We get a lot of rain here. Apparently, it isn't normal for Portland's months of May/June to have this many days of pouring rain, but I was expecting it, so I'm not disappointed by it. Some of my absolute favorite days have been cloud-covered and drenched; my favorite runs, favorite movie afternoons, naps, college days locked in with homework, coffee dates with girlfriends, days dedicated to cleaning and baking... and of course, all of these filled with beautiful music that somehow made the rain smell that much sweeter.
And after all of these days and experiences with so many combinations of rain and music, I have concluded that the best music for such a mood is that of Mr. Oliver Schroer, specifically his album titled 'Camino'. It will grab your heart and catch your breath.
Perhaps the thing that makes the entire album even more enchanting is that:
"In May 2004, fiddler/composer Oliver Schroer set out with three companions to walk along the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrim trail that meanders across France and Spain.... Along with the joys of making a long journey on foot, of being totally immersed in a slowly changing landscape and experiencing it with all of the senses.... In his pack, Oliver carried his violin and a portable recording studio. When he found a church or cathedral that was acoustically enticing... and open... he played and recorded in these spectacular, sonic spaces - 25 different churches in two months of walking."
I think that is awesome.
You can listen to a couple of sample pieces on the Camino page of his website (click on LISTEN on the right hand side of his page). I recommend listening to 'The Tears of Mary'. It's my favorite. I first learned about Mr. Schroer on NPR's All Songs Considered when Isaac played it for me one evening last year. I was captivated then and there. You can listen to Tears of Mary there too which is probably simpler than from his site.
PLEASE listen to him. You will LOVE it.
What is YOUR go-to music on rainy days?
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