GT: What is it about guitar instrumentals that appeals to you?
CW: I like the idea of music that can be a soundtrack to a moment or an image. The guitar is such a versatile instrument. The range of clean tones to dirty tones, dry or effected, rhythmic and staccato vs melodic and legato. I like to find guitar instrumentals that really utilise things that are very specific to the guitar, but it doesn’t feel so much like a technique. It’s art created through the instrument, rather than a technique attempting to make art.
GT: What can an instrumental provide the listener that a vocal song can't?
Instrumental music allows the listener to create their own story or imagery while they’re listening. The story can even change depending on the day or mood. Vocal songs need to very clearly tell you the message or
