The Story of Light "Real Illusions: ...of a..." is the eighth studio album by guitarist Steve Vai, released on August 14, 2012 through Favored Nations Entertainment.

On May 23, 2012 The Story of Light was made available for pre-order through Vai's official website with an instant download of "Gravity Storm".

The track "John the Revelator" contains a sample of Blind Willie Johnson's recording of the same song.

However, due to the personal nature of the song, Vai decided to remix it and include it on the album.

[6] The Story of Light is the second installment of the Real Illusions trilogy, a "multi-layered melange based on the amplified mental exaggerations of a truth-seeking madman who sees the world through his own distorted perceptions",[7] according to the booklet introduction.

If you listen to Real Illusions, then you will just hear a studio album, as you will not be able to put all of the pieces together.