Steve Vai - The Story of Light (Deluxe Edition) (2012)

Artist: Steve Vai
Title Of Album: The Story of Light
Release Date: 2012
Location: USA
Label: Favored Nations (FN2790-2)
Genre: Instrumental Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue+covers)
Length: 58:46 min
Tracks: 12
Total Size: 788 MB (+5%)

The Story of Light "Real Illusions: ...of a..." is the eighth studio album by guitarist Steve Vai, released on August 14, 2012 through Favored Nations Entertainment. It is Vai's first full-length studio album since 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections. On May 23, 2012 The Story of Light was made available for pre-order through Vai's official website with an instant download of "Gravity Storm". The track "John the Revelator" contains a sample of Blind Willie Johnson's song of the same name. "The Moon and I" was initially released as a VaiTunes digital only single in 2010. However, due to the personal nature of the song, Vai decided to remix it and include it on the album. The album debuted on Billboard 200 at No. 78.

Tracklist:

01. The Story Of Light [06:15]
02. Velorum [06:09]
03. John The Revelator [03:40]
04. Book Of The Seven Selas [03:56]
05. Creamsicle Sunset [03:30]
06. Gravity Storm [05:33]
07. Mullach A'tSi [03:57]
08. The Moon And I [07:18]
09. Weeping China Doll [06:11]
10. Racing The World [03:45]
11. No More Amsterdam [04:16]
12. Sunshine Electric Raindrops [04:16]

Band:

Philip Bynoe - bass
Jeremy Colson - lead vocal on "John The Revelator"
Beverly McClellan - lead vocal on "John The Revelator" and backing vocal on "The Book Of Seven Seals"
Dave Rosenthal - piano on "The Story Of Light"
Julia Rainy May Vai - russian narration on "The Story Of Light"
Bob Carpenter - hammond B3 organ on "John The Revelator", "The Book Of Seven Seals" and "Sunshine Electric Raindrops"
Deborah Henson-Conant - harp on "Mullach A'tSi"
Mike Mangini - drums on "The Moon And I"
Mike Keneally - keyboards on "The Moon And I"
Dave Veiner - rhythm guitar on "The Moon And I"
Aimee Mann - vocals on "No More Amsterdam"
Steve Vai - guitar (all)

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