The Manic Emotions and Gary Dranow worked together to create his most recent track. The members of the band are: Jason James, who serves as producer, mixer, master, drummer, and vocalist; Gary Dranow, who is the writer, lyricist and guitarist; and Chris Zoupa, who is the arranger, plays bass and guitar. The band draws from their own experiences to produce music that is a monument to their tenacity and artistic fortitude in the face of personal adversity. Through the band’s artistic vision, music becomes a medium through which human emotions transcend the individual and dissolve into the collective human experience.

“Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions’ new track elevates your awareness, gently.”

Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions’ “Black Coal Lung” throws light at the grim realities of environmental injustices. The song captures the struggles and health crisis among the people of Ohio as a result of the toxic fallout from a nearby coal plant. The track is replete with haunting melodies and poignant storytelling, emerging as a rallying cry for environmental activism and social equity. The track owes its sense of urgency to the seamless blending of rock with narrative. Insite of such a grave subject, the song is still an easy-flowing groovy track that hits your conscience but gently. A quintessential Gary Dranow artistry!

If you like mellow songs with a bit of a bang, this is the perfect song for you.

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