Setting the tone with an intricate guitar soundscape featuring descending arpeggios and glistening nuance, Gary Dranow opens Bodywise with a gruff, yet pristine vocal from Klim Apalkov, as he sings, “Every little girl sees herself going old, never fitting in the mould, and her mother’s words that cut just like a knife, clinging to what’s left of her life…”
We can always count on Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions for a profound perspective and Bodywise serves as just this! Speaking on the release, the multi-faceted, creative mastermind confesses, “This single blends pop-rock and storytelling, exploring societal pressures on young women.”
We learn that Bodywise also reflects the band’s journey of overcoming challenges, offering a powerful commentary on breaking free from cultural expectations and empowering individuals to embrace their uniqueness.
Naturally, the soundscape is divine, and we are always hypnotized by Klim’s vocal performances. It is no surprise that Gary saw so much potential in Klim to bring to life his powerful words.
The soft rock song is a truly inspiring track that has us captivated us from the very first note. The gentle melodies and soothing vocals create a sense of warmth and comfort, making it impossible not to be moved by the heartfelt lyrics.
The uplifting message of hope and perseverance shines through in every line, encouraging us all to keep pushing forward despite any challenges that we might face.
We love everything that Gary Dranow has to share, and have added Bodywise to our playlists, whilst we continue to anticipate future songs from The Manic Emotions, and Astralix!