Able Joseph – Lonely LA
“Such a moody and deep song, with a great voice on top of everything. Guitars are so amazing, within the perfect and beatless arrangement and that is not a simple thing to do, this song is perfect for a rainy day, just watching it fall, within your own thoughts. ”
-Nagamag.com
Telling an intimate story about changing lives and circumstance ‘Lonely LA’ proves Able Joseph’s talent for writing heartfelt mid-tempo classics. The song surrounds the listener with sentimental melodies, captivating production and an outro that begs to be sung by a crowd, acapella into the night sky.
Speaking of the tender meaning behind the new single, Able says ‘There’s a beautiful side to two people having to adjust to life’s curveballs and facing change as a team — be that changing dreams, homes, realities… this isn’t a love song, it’s a relationship song.’ – Able Joseph
Showcasing his creative spark and versatility as a storyteller, the cosmic journeyman enlisted gifted animators, LA based, award-winning Trevor Conrad and Edinburgh based Karina Budnariu to work with him on the visuals for ‘Lonely LA,’ as part of Able Joseph’s unfolding narrative. Coming together in a sonic union of talented musicians, ‘Lonely LA’ was produced by Grant Konemann (Glades) in Sydney and off the shoulders of Orion, with mixing and mastering by Matthew Neighbour
(Matt Corby, Tash Sultana).
‘This song is a homage to songwriting. We wanted to keep the structure as simple as possible but still weave in different moments and transitions that take you somewhere unexpected. The outro is a deeply honest conversation between two people and the production reflects that; it’s closer to the mic, more intimate and raw. I’m really proud of the story we tell.’ – Able Joseph
Track Sources:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/7v0AJDllK707qVa0awmxOr
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SaYrW7N1rw
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/lonely-la/1642657819?i=1642657835
Deezer: www.deezer.com/track/1893432827
Reviewed by Nagamag on October 4, 2022