“The Voice In The Silence” by Richard Yot is a dreamy, transcendent, indie rock tune that traps the listener in its captivating landscape. The song begins with a long instrumental section filled by steady electric guitars that provide a steady rhythm and an ear candy melody to the song. Steady drums and swooping ambience help lay the groundwork for this immersive track, which starts somewhat calm and acoustic until huge grungy guitars take over the soundscape and increase the tension of the track. Yot creates a one of a kind sonic journey with “The Voice In The Silence” that impresses you from start to finish.
This track has metaphorical and somewhat ambiguous lyrics that allow the listener to identify with the story in whichever way is most meaningful to them. Lines like “we couldn’t reach the distant shores, the sea was far too deep” suggest a failed relationship, or going through grief with someone. Other lines, such as “if you want to see the light, you have to look into the night” and “mystery can lead the way” are slightly more hopeful and accepting of the unknown.
“The Voice In The Silence” effectively captures the everchanging, unpredictable, and somewhat scary nature of life and emotions. The ethereal and understated vocals, that speak to the listener just like a voice coming out of an overpowering silence, perfectly compliment the sweeping atmosphere and dense production, while some sparser moments of instrumentation offer a satisfying change in energy. With unique sonic textures and a dynamic arrangement, this track delivers an intense and building landscape.
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