Coming out of the Canadian city of Ottawa, Star Persona is a rock-focused outfit led by the talents of composer and musician Claude Malette. As the main songwriter, guitarist, bass player and lyricist, Claude brings a myriad of talents to this unique project.
Surrounding himself with a skilled group of friends contributing their sonic flair in various instruments, Star Persona comes together to breathe life into Claude’s musical vision. Claude draws inspiration from the rock legends of the past, fusing their enduring influence with his own modern style.
Bands like Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd serve as the foundation for Star Persona’s sound, resulting in a brand of rock that pays homage to its predecessors while carrying the genre forward. The project made its debut in 2018 with the release of the single “Hidden Melody.” Throughout that year, Star Persona continued to win over audiences with a string of well-received singles, even earning the opportunity to share their music at an open mic night in front of Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche fame.
Continuing to share their charming sound with the world with more original music, they now bring us one of their 2018 releases with the single titled “In Your Armor.” Linking up with singer Lisa Thompson to bring the song to life, “In Your Armor” was recorded at Ottawa Valley Recording Studios with producer Steve Foley.
Written by Claude Malette, “In Your Armor” covers the theme of fighting for love, especially when faced with the hesitations of a partner afraid to open up again. The metaphor of armour serves as both a warm, safe sanctuary and a shield, symbolising protection and vulnerability simultaneously.
Opened by the delicate strums and soft tones of acoustic guitar, Lisa’s beautiful voice floats in with restrained delivery. Threading elegant melodies and emotionally-charged lyricism, the laid back strike of drums carries the mellow energy of the song, crafting a heartfelt soft rock ballad packed full of memorable melodic writing and wrapped in a graceful aesthetic.
With subtle Medieval inflections, the gentle vocal performance of Lisa Thompson allows the moving songwriting to shine through, resulting in a mesmeric and timeless sound. Paired with the single is the music video that cuts scenes of natural beauty, musical performance and medieval buildings in their modern settings to craft a cinematic visual accompaniment to draw you into the stunning sound of the song.
Watch the music video for In Your Armor below
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