Rich Anthony is a visionary artist who seamlessly merges his roles as a songwriter and high school physics teacher. Inspired by legendary figures like Billy Joel, and Tracy Chapman, his musical journey began in his teenage years.
Anthony’s creative process is about transforming simple melodies into powerful narratives that resonate deeply with listeners. His songs often explore universal struggles such as overcoming adversity and personal growth.
Two standout tracks exemplify this approach: “Only When It’s Dark Enough” and “It Never Ends.” The first track is deeply inspired by Kamala Harris quoting Martin Luther King Jr., offering optimism even in the darkest moments.
“It Never Ends,” on the other hand, confronts addiction with unflinching honesty while offering hope. Rich Anthony reworked the lyrics so each verse gives new meaning to the phrase “it never ends“. The first highlights addiction’s relentless grip and shows how love will never end. The second explains the importance of strength.
Both songs are honed from Rich Anthony’s experiences as a teacher and songwriter and unique storytelling ability. Beyond these serious explorations, Rich also crafts lighter projects like Halloween-themed songs designed simply for enjoyment.
Through collaborations like working closely with Brandon Harvey on instrumentation for tracks such as “IF“, where they opted for string-based arrangements inspired by Madonna’s “The Power of Goodbye”, Rich Anthony shows a keen sense of sound design tailored to evoke emotions through music.