Topic > Analysis of Contemporary Christian Music - 1616

Jeremy Camp's “Overcome” begins with the singer's voice along with the sound of a guitar to convey messages and meaning to the song. The introduction or intro of the song only used a single guitar. Later in the song, other musical instruments such as piano and drums were introduced to buffer the singer's voice. Any listener of this song will notice the input and distinct sound of the guitar used, and for this song electric guitar is used throughout, with varying chords. The electric guitar is a guitar that uses electricity to amplify and improve respectively the volume and quality of the acoustics desired from this instrument. The electro-acoustic guitar is later also used in the bridge and chorus of this song. For a younger, more sophisticated musical audience, the use of an instrument such as a guitar with varying chords and range brings sophistication and mastery of the music. The use of the instrument also makes up for a less-than-stellar vocal because the instrumentation envelops a song. The idea and success of instruments such as the electric guitar ensure that audiences who listen to pop and rock music and are dedicated to the instruments appreciate the style and inclusiveness of the guitar, and also receive the same feeling but with a religious tone.