Ava Valianti Turns Moments of Vulnerability into Pure Art through her Latest Single 'Great Pretender'

A talented young visionary hailing from Massachusetts, United States, Ava Valianti is a 16-year-old divinely guided artist who creates art from her lived experiences. With more than 500k streams across streaming platforms and having become the 1st runner-up in the American Songwriter's Road Ready contest, Ava's sound is a tasteful blend of indie-pop and alternative-pop, and she's truly achieved new heights with her exceptional vocal prowess and raw, authentic storytelling. Without any further ado, let's see what this song is about.

“Soft and dreamy vocals that hint at pure, untamed love; this is a beautiful trip down memory lane.”

'Great Pretender' is a wiser, more mature continuation of the 'First' album. Featuring lots of emotional depth and vulnerability, this sheds light on the cliffhanger one hangs on for, thinking that they'll become a good contender for their potential love interest; this highlights the consequences of one-sided love, and how miserable one's state of mind truly gets when you yearn endlessly and get nothing in return. A heart-warming number where the ethereal vocal landscapes truly take your breath away; this is the kind of song you truly sob your heart out to. All in all, I personally loved listening to this tune, and I highly recommend you give it a listen.

Test the melody down below:

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