Real Illusions: Reflections

Real Illusions: Reflections is the seventh studio album by guitarist Steve Vai, released on February 22, 2005 through Epic Records. Described by Vai as "rock fable" in the liner notes, Real Illusions: Reflections is the first part of a three-part concept album about a town visited by the godsent Pamposh and his construction of the Church. "Lotus Feet", purposely designated as track seven (see The Seventh Song) and recorded live during three separate concerts in the Netherlands during Vai's 2004 "Aching Hunger Tour", was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 2006 Grammys. Vai cites Bulgarian wedding music as having inspired "Freak Show Excess".