Rock/Review Gary Dranow - Destiny Road (Re-Mix)

Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions. They play Alt Rock to Hard Rock. English and Ukrainian songs. Gary has released singles from his Destiny Road album, which Gary and Klim are re-mixing now, and he has four songs from his 24-song double album, Never Give Up. Starting in January 2024, the band will be releasing one song a week for 24 weeks. Gary, Chris, and Klim are already writing songs for their third album.

Gary Dranow’s remixed version of “Destiny Road” is a retrospective, but contemporary rendition of the song which appears as a title track of his “Destiny Road” album. It brings about additional freshness in addition to being an independent rework under the leadership of Klim Apalkov who also sings here. This produces an engaging trip on “Destiny Road” with skillful reremastering and the unique vocals of Klim Apalkov.

First, the polished, and revamped production on this album is immediately arresting to any listener. The painstaking remastering process is clear thanks to Klim Apalkov’s touch that improves the sonic quality thus greatly improving the overall listening experience. Instrumentation feels alive which helps clarify previously subtle elements of compositional details in a refreshing manner.

A different dimension is found in “Destiny Road (Re-Mix)” due to Apalkov’s singing contribution, whose voice provides deeper emotional feeling to the words and gives them here and now quality. Apalkov and Dranow’s collaboration brings together two distinct personalities united by love for music. This production is very close to the original but with small yet significant changes.

“Destiny Road (Re-Mix)”, as a song, is as strong as it was during its initial release, while Apalkov’s vocals are able to vividly illustrate the lyrical plot. Dranow’s songwriting power and Apalkov’s vocal understanding comes up with a great mixture that increases the realism of the newly reissued record.

In conclusion, Gary Dranow's "Destiny Road (Re-Mix)" is a commendable remastering effort that breathes new vitality into the title track of his "Destiny Road" album. Klim Apalkov's contributions, both in remastering and as the singer, add a contemporary flair while preserving the essence of the original composition. The collaboration between Dranow and Apalkov proves to be a harmonious meeting of musical minds, resulting in a remastered journey down "Destiny Road" that is sure to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.