The silence project is a collaboration of sounds and ideas. Formed in the fall of 2001. The silence project played their first show as a four piece consisting of two guitars, bass, drums and vibraphone. After some lineup changes on bass and the addition of keyboards in late 2001, the silence project have been purveyors of contextual instrumental music since it's inception. The silence project is also an amalgamation of many different styles of music, Post-hardcore, independent rock music, and electronic-based music are some of the most notable influences on the band. Although early ambient music, dub, post-rock, new wave, film scores and jazz play an important role in the development of each members styles, and the ever-evolving sound of the band.
After two self-titled, self-released EPs, compilation tracks, and a collaboration with Milwaukee Hip-Hop group The Rusty P's, "Architexture" marks the first full-length for the silence project. The eight songs on "Architexture" all evoke separate moods, tones, and shapes, but together make a cohesive statement. Pianos, guitars, drums, bass, and even cello and samples weave a unique sonic landscape. the silence project's sound pays tribute to past innovators as diverse as Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, and Goblin, but looks to the future by securing a place among their post-rock contemporaries.
"(The Silence Project) play intriguingly jazzy instrumentals that pack enough punch to separate them from the sleepy post-rock crowd."-The Onion
"A highly recommended amalgamation of post-hardcore, indie rock, and electronics"-atomic-records.com
After Five and a half years worth making music together The Silence Project decided to call it quits summer of 2007. June 16th marked their last Milwaukee performance and their last show. The split was an amicable one and all the members plan on continuing to make music in the future. Over the years the band has performed with such indie rock luminaries as Tristeza, Brokeback, !!!, Calla, Califone, Radio 4, The Mercury Program, Pattern is Movement, 90 Day Men, The Timeout Drawer, Pit er Pat and many many others. Please be sure to check out the band's website for a look back at rare and unreleased items from the last 5 years. Thank you.
