Rock artist Gary Dranow is perhaps one of the best examples of the transformative power of sound. At the forefront of Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions, a Salt Lake City-based band steeped in classic rock traditions wrapped in modern aesthetic, Gary Dranow’s musical journey becomes a compelling tale of overcoming life’s challenges.
From a successful career in the outdoor sports industry, Gary Dranow discovered his creative spark and a profound means of expression in music. This transformation became a outlet for channeling his personal struggles, notably with bipolar disorder and the recovery from a stroke.
With his band, comprised of artists from all over the world like Chris Zoupa, Jason Jones, Roman Burda, Klim Apalkov and Roman Kuznetsov, Dranow embarked on a collaborative endeavour that fuses rock, blues and metal influences into a unique sonic identity. Throughout last year, the band dazzled listeners with a series of impressive singles in the build up for their highly anticipated full-length record, Never Give Up.
They’re showing now signs of slowing down, having already dropped multiple singles this year already. Now they brings us one of their latest releases with the potent new single titled “Chaos,” this time setting their sights on the internal tumult within the Republican Party and its broader implications for the American political landscape.
Starting with an elegant arrangement of delicate acoustic guitar plucks and beautiful string tones, intricate percussive cymbal taps underpins the powerful vocals as the roll of full drums raises the energy and injects the hard rock edge. The lyrics bite as a thought-provoking reflection on the current state of politics, delivering a raw and honest reflection of our turbulent times.
“Chaos is our commentary on the US House of Representatives political landscape. This song was crafted with the hope of resonating with everyone who finds interest in music and the stories and emotions it conveys,” band leader Gary Dranow offers.
The powerful crunch of layers of distorted guitars lifts the song to anthemic heights as the belted vocals craft an emphatic sound carrying profound lyricism. It’s an epic showcase of the band’s rock sound, tinged with their recent lean towards metal stylings as the song takes off with driving drums and chugging guitars to craft a rousing sound that’s both dark and intense as well as inspiring and energising.
Listen to Chaos below
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