Gary Dranow came from a background in the outdoor sports world before his transformation into a prolific and accomplished musician, creating a diverse range of music including rock, blues, metal and more recently electronic dance through the Astralix project. Backed by his band Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions, his musical journey reflects personal triumph over significant obstacles, including battling bipolar disorder and recovering from a stroke.
The band, featuring musicians from around the globe, delivers a guitar-driven sound rooted in rock, blues and metal styles while Gary Dranow’s personal story is one of resilience and the therapeutic power of creativity. Linking up with talented musicians including  Chris Zoupa, Jason Jones, Roman Burda, Klim Apalkov and Roman Kuznetsov from all over the globe, the group brings to life the worthwhile sonic vision of Gary Dranow.
Despite only being the start of March, Gary Dranow has already released over twenty singles this year, attesting to his astonishing musical output. Now he brings us one of his latest releases with his band The Manic Emotions, the new single titled “Dad.”
Inspired by a heartfelt letter that Gary’s friend Harold DeBlanc received from his son Matthew at Christmas, “Dad” serves up a touching pop rock sound full of blissful melodic writing and gentle instrumentation. Starting off with bright piano tones, warm acoustic guitar strums and moving vocal leads laying down stunning melodies.
Injecting smooth rhythm with the taps of a laid back beat and sweet, airy aesthetic with the elegant vocalisations, “Dad” offers a timeless sound of poignant songwriting brought to life by superb vocals and instrumental work. Distilling the magic of fatherly love and the bond between Harold and his son, “Dad” delivers an emotive listening experience that showcases Gary Dranow’s tender songwriting and the musicianship panache of his band.
On the new single, Gary Dranow offers, “Music is more than just notes and lyrics; it’s a medium to express the depth of human emotions and experiences. ‘Dad, A Song for Harold’ is our tribute to the enduring power of fatherly love and the profound impact it has on shaping our lives.”
Listen to Dad below
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