| Born and raised in the metro Atlanta area, Anthony Z’sler began his musical journey at the age of 15. The first time he picked up the guitar, he knew (just like meeting his soul mate) that he was destined to write and play music. For the next few years he played in different bands, using this opportunity to develop a unique personal style. In early 2003, while playing local acoustic gigs, he realized that he wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist. A few months later he began the tireless effort of recording his first solo project.
Consisting of 12 songs, this LP is loaded with heart driven hair raising melodies that touch on love, relationships and faith. “I’m a sucker for a catchy melody, but it has to have a nice groove behind it,” says Anthony. In songs on his debut album entitled “Count the Stars”, you’ll find nothing less.
The title song describes a personal journey and asks the life question many of us struggle with…..“What are my reasons for not doing what I love?” Anthony answers that question throughout his music and also says, “Why would I not do what I love, for your treasure will be where your heart beats. There is no excuse, if I don’t try I’ll never know.” ‘Trying’ is an understatement for this album. For those who love a rhythmic acoustic guitar with dancing musical melodies around a very percussive beat, you won’t be disappointed. “I write songs that reflect me personally because it’s the best way to express myself. Songwriting is like a journal put to music to add emotion and color.”
Anthony’s songwriting has developed into an even blend of different styles of music. He can’t pinpoint where his influences come from, he believes they’re just in his blood. Styles include pop, reggae, jazz, brazilian, latin, and bluegrass. “Not all listeners will hear these styles in my music because I don’t use them in traditional ways. Most of the time they arrive by surprise in subtle variations.” One thing’s for sure, Anthony’s consistent style keeps his fans interested.
“This album isn’t just a collection of music I wrote, it was a chapter in my life that began like this....”
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