Steve Vai - The Story of Light (2012)

Steve Vai - The Story of Light (2012)

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Steve Vai - The Story of Light

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1. "The Story of Light"   6:15

2. "Velorum"   6:09

3. "John The Revelator" (traditional gospel)   3:40

4. "Book of the Seven Seals"   3:56

5. "Creamsicle Sunset"   3:30

6. "Gravity Storm"   5:33

7. "Mullach a' tSí" (traditional Irish Lullaby)   3:56

8. "The Moon and I"   7:18

9. "Weeping China Doll"   6:11

10. "Racing the World"   3:45

11. "No More Amsterdam"   4:15

12. "Sunshine Electric Raindrops"   4:15

Total length:   58:30

Japanese edition bonus track

13. "People of the World"  

Steve Vai Band Members / Musicians

Steve Vai – guitar (all tracks) and vocals (tracks 8, 11), keyboards

Philip Bynoe – bass

Jeremy Colson – drums

Deborah Henson-Conant – harp (track 7)

Beverly McClellan – vocals (track 3 and 4)

Aimee Mann – vocals (track 11)

Bernie Grundman – mastering

Dave Rosenthal – piano (track 1)

Julia Rainy May Vai – Russian narration (track 1)

Bob Carpenter – Hammond B3 (tracks 3, 4, 12)

Mike Keneally – keyboards (track 8)

Dave Weiner – rhythm guitar (track 8)[9]

The Story of Light "Real Illusions: ...of a..." is the 8th 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.