He'll pull out a guitar, then casually say, 'I wrote this song because I was thinking of…' then proceed to share a work of art. To witness a performance by Anthony da Costa is akin to being invited into a friend's living room. Here is someone who lives inside of his musical creations, who then steps forward and presents them, as a friend, sharing a gift from the muse. In the face of American Idol and all the commercialism that is foisted upon us, here is something that has sprung from the masses. When a voice starts this early, with this much force and intelligence, we can breathe a sigh of hope. There is much to say, and we need all the voices we can get. That the answer happens to be folk music is a gift to the folk community. He just breathes in life's questions and exhales a musical answer. A Bob Dylan devotee early on, he does not seek to imitate the master. To jam, play lead guitar, play rhythm guitar, mandolin or harmonica. If he sees someone else making it, he wants to join them.

Anthony da Costa, among his many talents, has one primary ambition: to make music. However, it's not too soon to start paying attention to a very gifted performer. It's a bit soon to make comparisons to the most important singer/songwriter of our time. Anthony da Costa 'Brand New Revolution'

The spirits are calling out each of our names … They are in the streets and they're moving … And his wheels are on fire.Ĭan you hear the people talking in the streets? From the suburbs of the Hudson Valley - a place called Pleasantville - a sixteen year-old has rolled out. Now, it's the west's turn to take notice. In 1961, a prodigy came east, from Hibbing, Minnesota, and shook the establishment to its knees. Bob Dylan 'The Times They are a Changin'' The line it is drawn, the curse it is cast

Ever since 7 i knew i was gifted lyrics