Instrumental pieces of music are like fluid worlds that one can slip inside of and let whatever the mind throws out, come to life. Like the innocent thoughts of a child whose imagination can vividly express colors that intertwine with shapes or emotions that mingle with dancing bodies – instrumental songs can express a myriad of phenomena.
That's what Jonathan David Barlow's "Soft-Spoken" does. It's a song that evokes beauty and openness within the listener. When speaking to Barlow, it becomes apparent why he is able to create such pieces:
"Since I was a kid, I have always loved instrumental music, especially movie soundtracks. I studied classical music in college and got a masters degree. These days I'm a full time guitarist and film composer living in Denver with my wife and daughter. I take a very personal approach to making my music. You'll hear me play cello, violin, djembe, mbira, harmonica, marimba, ukulele, guitar, bass, tin whistle, and piano. I also build my own instruments, use broken instruments and use found sounds from objects that hold significance for me. I try not to shut the world out of my recordings but let in as much in as I can."
If you want to hear more from Jonathan David Barlow, you can find him here.
