Going out the comfort zone with Mariano Mallia's new single "The Search For More"
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| Mariano Mallia |
Singer/songwriter Mariano Mallia is a familiar face for those who have followed my blog for awhile. I talked about his inspiring and challenging story when he released his debut single "Don't Change", after a vocal injury that stopped him from making music for years (you can read here).
Mariano Mallia, who spent childhood summers visiting family members in Italy, says that it was in Italy that his passion for music was first born. From those times, Mallia developed a deep appreciation for music, and ultimately decided to devote his life to music. However, the young singer’s pursuit was put to a halt in December of 2018 when he suddenly lost his voice. We talked further about his journey and the challenges he had to face when I interviewed him on YouTube (see here). Despite the difficulties, Mariano refused to give up on his dream of pursuing music.
Since the beginning of 2023, he has consistently released one single each month, putting hard work, musical talent and passion in each of them. I rarely see such dedication and care in pursuing a goal, as he spent hours not only creating high quality music, but also engaging content on social media, slowly growing an organic fanbase. His efforts did not take long to yield results - his single "Undertow" just hit 150K+ streams and he has now 13K+ followers on Spotify. He was at basically zero when I first met him, and I feel honored to have witnessed such growth and have supported his journey!
Mallia says, "I wonder how many people out there feel as though they are surrounded by water on all sides and can’t get out. I wanted to write a song just for them. I wanted to let them know that there is more out there for them beyond those waters, if only they can sum up the courage to leave shore". The song serves as a metaphor for every individual striving for something beyond their current reality. The song’s chorus becomes a rallying cry for anyone hesitant to take the leap, encouraging them to face the fear of the unknown. Mallia reminds listeners that the greatest risk is not that of failure, but the regret of never trying. The emotional climax of the song depicts the heart-wrenching moment when the girl bids farewell to her home and family, emphasizing the sacrifice and courage required to embark on a journey towards personal fulfillment.
The key message is clear – the risk of staying stranded in familiar but unfulfilling circumstances is far greater than the risk of pursuing one’s dreams. Mallia encourages listeners to reflect on their own aspirations and summon the courage to break free from the shackles of fear and uncertainty. "The Search For More" is not just a song; it’s a powerful anthem that inspires individuals to take control of their destinies, face the unknown with bravery, and pursue their dreams relentlessly.
In describing his music, Mariano Mallia says, "I believe in the power of love, faith, humanity, and self-belief, and these are the core values that I write music about". I will certainly be continuing to follow Mariano Mallia’s journey, and you can too by searching "Mariano Mallia" on any social media or music streaming platform or by clicking the links below.
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| Mariano Mallia |
Instagram: @marianomallia
Music: Mariano Mallia
Website: marianomallia.com
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