An artist unknown to us up until recently, Reason And Impulse‘s music caught our ears upon first listen. James Asturias, the exceptionally creative and talented multi-instrumentalist behind the project, has unveiled ‘Disappear’, an engrossing and propulsive single weaving a refreshing tapestry of sound. On the track, he plays all the instruments, some of which he has also built himself, including a pneumatic drum machine and a 2×4 electric guitar, built out of non-musical parts. “I built it to make the point that you don’t have to buy an expensive guitar to make guitar-based music; you can build one out of trash if you want, or in this case, hardware you could buy at Home Depot”, explained Asturias. In the same vein, and showcasing his unique approach to music combining his interests in music, psychology, and engineering, Reason and Impulse programmed the guitar effects from scratch.

Thematically the song explores some of life’s emotions and behaviours such as anxiety and avoidance, as well as self-control or the lack of it when dealing with difficult situations, and “the role suicidal ideation plays in giving one a false sense of it”, as Asturias says.

‘Disappear’ comes with an utterly beautiful animated short film, directed by Ala Nunu (COLA). About the video, which reflects on these themes, he comments:

“The video follows an individual who, after a fight with a loved one, takes out their frustrations on the road, and ends up flying through the windshield of their car. As they lay dying in a field, a dissociative fantasy ensues: little creatures come to rebuild the car and turn back time. In the end, the fantasy fails to change reality, as no amount of regret nor wishful thinking can undo a bad decision.”

There’s more good news from Reason and Impulse as ‘Disappear’ arrives as the first single from his impending full-length album Sertraline Dreams. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more details, as he will continue to release new tunes and visuals from the forthcoming record over the coming months. Now watch the video below and let yourself to be transported to a world filled with strange creatures and inviting sounds.