Classic songs like ‘Sound of Silence’ are built on strong personal messages. Tommy Lee Depp adds his own version with this solemn bass cover.
When you first hear the original ‘Sound of Silence’, the lyrics betray the happy instrumentals accompanying the track. If you listen closely enough, you can hear the pain and confusion in Simon and Garfunkel’s voice.
Tommy Lee Depp mimicked that mood with his bass cover of the song. In the same process, he managed to give it an added meaning.
Similar to the Disturbed cover, the bass cover adds in a bit more power and punch to the important notes. But this time, there are no words to convey the mood.
Depp manages to pull this all off with one of the fanciest bass guitars in the business. The only other bass musician that can pull off a similar style is Victor Wooten. Both of these artists share a similar bond for flair, with the ability to add their own style to each song.
Tommy Lee Deep has maintained a strong musical presence over the course of his career. Although great, his cover of ‘Sound of Silence’ is not even considered his greatest work. With luck, the notability of the song will bring in more fans to discover his other work. Rare talent like this should be appreciated, and hopefully considered for big awards in the future.
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Tommy Lee Depp has put his own spin on the classic “Sound of Silence” with a bass version that’s totally one-of-a-kind. This bass version really nails the vibe of the song with its lively instrumentals, while also conveying the sadness and confusion found in Simon and Garfunkel’s vocals.
In Depp’s take, the core notes really pack a punch, giving them a sense of strength and impact that just wouldn’t come across if played another way. That’s because Depp’s performance doesn’t include any words to capture the vibe. Victor Wooten isn’t just the only one who can pull this off; he also plays one of the most amazing bass guitars out there right now.
Even though not everyone agrees that Johnny Depp’s take on “Sound of Silence” is his best work, it could definitely inspire more fans to check out his earlier stuff. It’s super important that everyone acknowledges Depp’s incredible talent and considers him for major awards in the future. Even though it’s obvious he’s had a solid musical presence all along, his version of “Sound of Silence” isn’t exactly his standout moment.
