Debut Single Review - “Not Alone” By: Shir Azari

With the onset of darker days and colder weather, a deep, autumn tune is very welcome, especially if this time of the year is a challenging one.  In her debut single “Not Alone”,

Shir Azari has managed to take the discomfort and isolation we all experience and make a beautiful, melodic homage to mental health and the physical and emotional reactions of anxiety and depression. “Not Alone” blends minimalist piano riffs with a blissful orchestral backdrop to create a haunting and utterly moving piece of music. The lyrics are deeply personal and highlight Azari’s own struggle with anxiety. The artist mentioned:

“It is inspired by my personal struggles with anxiety. And as I was writing the song, I realized that a lot of other people I know also deal with anxiety and other mental health issues.”  

The words move through the music as if they were diary entries, and the sense of desperation and pain is both vivid and calming, truly living up to the song’s message and title. Paired with vulnerable, yet strong vocals, “Not Alone” is a mesmerizing power ballad to which anyone can relate and sing along. An incredibly daring debut, “Not Alone” gives listeners a taste of Azari’s songwriting and its ability to both entertain and enlighten. The true magic of the song is found in the excellent production value and atmospheric sound and listeners are disturbed by the honesty, yet frantic for more. We are all eager to see what else this talented rising star has to offer.

Launching with the single is an accompanying hashtag in support of mental health awareness. #NotAloneNovember was created as a safe space and online community, where mental health struggles and success stories can be shared. Azari also hopes the hashtag will unite those inspired and helped by the release of “Not Alone” stating;

“This community is there to support each other, and help find our way through these times together, because we are not alone. By using the hashtag #NotAloneNovember, you are helping to create a community where we can all speak openly about what we deal with every day, and how we can overcome some of our obstacles.”

Despite the song being Azari’s debut, the mastery and accomplished nature of “Not Alone” is sure to define the artist’s style and leave us with a profound connection to the song, yearning for more of Azari’s incredible vocals, and honest & caring lyrical expressions.  

Check out www.shirazarimusic.com/notalone for more music news and info about #NotAloneNovemeber..