Gary Dranow has done scorched the Earth. That’s how many genres he has explored, without half-arsing his effort in any. He returns to rock, however, he calls it home. His latest single makes an inspiring story of music and love. This is Hendrix’s story, told by Gary with a lot of soul. This one is called Jimi’s Song.
There has been no greater influence on rock than Jimi Hendrix, arguably. It is a juggernaut footprint the musician left in his relatively short musical career. His story with the guitar might have been one of the best you’ve heard. Gary Dranow makes it a tale that is absorbing, inspiring and beautiful. It is an energetic song that still has the rock swing to it all. There are references to his albums, songs and styles-all cleverly arranged for it to become one cohesive whole. It is vibrating with that same love for music that Gary Dranow must have found for rock when he was young. The scale changes and climb to the chorus is another shrewd reference to the legend’s music. Gary ensures that the heart of the song revolves around Jimi, someone who has left his mark on rock, just like Gary does with his music now. A teacher without any formal education, teaching all the manics of music with just his experiences.
Gary Dranow has had one hell of a year in 2023, and this song promises 2024 to be gold. There are a lot of songs lined up, for sure, and you’re in for a treat. This song would be a perfect dedication to him in the 2015 movie, Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church. Listen to his song above and follow him for more!