'There's a lot of people who come across instrumental music and they ignorantly exclaim: 'Where are the words?'. These people don't know what they are talking about. In much the same way that a picture says a thousand words, instrumental music can convey so much more than music with lyrics as listeners aren't directed to one meaning for the song.
Yes, the name of the track might be a slight giveaway, but not always. This notion is something that Brazilian band, The Outside Illusion, pioneer within their music. Led by guitar-virtuoso, Denis Salgado, the band create an intriguing brand of atmospheric guitar-rock where Denis aims to use his guitar to speak the lyrics in absence of any voice. He uses his skills to imitate a vocal melody, with all its minute details and nuances which at times can be highly effective.
Instead of being told what to think of a piece of art (in this case, the music), listeners are able to interpret the song as they wish, creating their own visual world within their minds and letting the sounds transport them away.
Along with a subtle electronic vibe that accompanies the power of the guitar and its 'voice', The Outside Illusion are making a style of guitar music that is accessible for all and its definitely worth checking out. You can watch the video for their latest single 'Silent Communication here:
