US Progressive Rock band Emerald City Council published the official lyric video for the 2nd part “Best Life” taken from the 20-minutes suite “Platforms of Illusion” of new album “Motion Carries” due out on January 19, 2024 via Melodic Revolution Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
The band states on their official Facebook page:
“Hey, prog rock fans!!
Our new single of Best Life from Platforms of Illusion, complete with an awesome lyric video is now available! Please share, like, subscribe to our channel and let us know what you think!!
This single is a 4 minute excerpt from Platforms of Illusion, a 6 part 20 minute epic song by Emerald City Council that explores different aspects of social media, from fun and frivolous to the slightly annoying, and the darker areas of our identity. Best Life is the second section of the piece, and showcases the more laid back acoustic side of the band.
This single is a 4 minute excerpt from “Platforms of Illusion,” a 6 part 20 minute epic song by Emerald City Council that explores different aspects of social media, from fun and frivolous to the slightly annoying, and the darker areas of our identity. Best Life is the second section of piece, and showcases the more laid back acoustic side of the band.“
Purchase the track on Bandcamp: https://emeraldcitycouncil.bandcamp.com/track/best-life-from-platforms-of-illusion
Tracklist:
- Realize I – Escape From The Ancient (4:56)
- Realize II – Brutal Camouflage (4:59)
- Noisy Talking (4:46)
- Mortal Game (6:16)
- Ice Thinning (5:22)
- Platforms of Illusion (20:35)
I. Connection
II. Best Life
III. Comments
IV. Identity
V. Revelation
VI. Best Life (Reprise) - Diversion 1 (3:00)
- No Thanks To You (4:32)
- Realize III – The Comfort Of Suffering (6:15)
Lineup:
Jake Livgren (Proto-Kaw) / Lead and Backing Vocals, Keyboard
Noah Hungate / Drums
Jeremy Nichols / Bass
Seth Hankerson / Guitar
Brent Bristow / Saxophones, Keyboards, Recorder, Guitar, Vocals
With:
Brandon Goff / Lead Guitar (1,4)
Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer, Neal Morse) / Guitar Solos (3)
Jeffrey Combs / Narration (1), Acoustic Guitar (7)
Steve Rankin / Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Solo and Mandolin (all 7)
Mike Thompson / Guitar Solo (8)
Phillip Moore / Acoustic Guitar (2)
Heather Bristow / Additional Vocals (2,4)
Douglas Case / Additional Guitar and Backing Vocals (3)
Calvin Barnes / Acoustic Guitar (6, 9)
