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Kansas City raised singer-songwriter Anson Seabra has an incredible knack with connecting with people, especially young people in an intimate face to face, nose to nose, heart to heart way. His trajectory is at a high pitch and his latest release Trying My Best is another simple plea, reveal in an open way. I have to admit that I tend to veer away from this kind of open tenderness with most songs. I like my lyrics, prose to be more vague and obtuse and as a songwriter, myself, I know that saying what is directly on your mind is not always easy. Maybe I find abstract poetry easier.
Seabra's approach here has, over a short time since it's release, hit a nerve with well over a million young people (and maybe people of all ages too) who get his intimate, honest approach all too well. The song is a touchstone of understanding and revelation that every single one of us struggles and has (at some time) sunken to the deepest point of their own despair. I am sure that tears have dripped on cheeks and onto diaries and onto the faces of loved ones while listening to this song. And, I must say, uncharacteristically (when I heard it for the first time weeks ago) it struck a personal nerve in me too, in the quiet of the dark at 2 am in the morning.
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Robb Donker
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
Anson Seabra is nothing short of breathtaking. The indie singer-songwriter completely wowed fans and industry folk with his latest release "Last Time" (which landed itself on Spotify's New Music Friday) and is back with his new single "Trying My Best." It has been a while since an artist has sent chills down our spines after just one listen, but the striking Anson Seabra has done it. This extremely talented, Kansas City-raised musician exemplifies true, uninhibited artistry.
"Trying My Best" is the anthem we all need. Life can be challenging - from work stress, to health, to maintaining relationships - it's easy to become overwhelmed. This song serves as a reminder that at the end of the day trying our best is what really matters. This stunning ballad features Anson's heartfelt vocals atop a simple piano melody. Bare and stripped down to the soul, you can hear his honesty pour out from every word.
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