Anthony Quaid’s latest hit “Do I Scare You?” delves into the self-actualizing journey of taking the biting words from bigoted people and using them to redefine your self-image. Growing up in an unaccepting environment, it was frighteningly difficult to suppress your true self. Publicly donning a color that was not societally assigned to your gender could get the local churchgoers clutching at their real and imaginary pearls. With every passing day, you were held to a standard that was formed as to not scare every entitled person you were forced to share a space with. You begin to realize that their delusions shouldn’t dictate your reality. Your queerness and the person you love terrify and confuse some people, and that is something you have taken ownership over. The person you have grown to be should always have a place in the spotlight, rather than dimmed by entitled people who will never believe otherwise.
“Do I Scare You?” is a commercial indie pop anthem that utilizes powerful bass and quick -changing instrumentals throughout it. Beginning this piece, we are introduced to a stringed ensemble accompanied by various muffled and reverb background vocals. You are led to believe this will reflect the remainder of the track, however that is quickly altered as the light opener drops it after a few seconds. A hard-hitting base intertwined with the lead vocals sets a new tone resembling the carefree, empowering narrative being told throughout. Each chorus suddenly brings in more instruments such as guitars and modern edm influences that highlight the vocal key change Quaid seamlessly transitions into. The bass remains apparent throughout, only slightly deviating in each section. Each element intertwines every section together in an effective and seamless manner.
Anthony Quaid is an American singer-songwriter that is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Quaid began his musical journey at just six years old when he began learning how to play the piano. He has utilized his life experiences of growing up around unaccepting people to become a more passionate and self-loving artist. His broad array of musical talents include playing instruments such as the cello and trumpet, music production, being in an acapella music group in college, and composing his own classical pieces. His biggest musical inspirations are artists such as Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Max Martin, and Sam Smith. The strides he has made through being an empowerment figure within the LGBTQ+ community have helped him to establish a dedicated fan base. Make sure to follow him on social media and give “Do I Scare You?” a listen!
Written By Willow Gray
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