Summer Rain
When this wind sings to me
I'm sitting here by the shore
A bit of thunder in the air
A blue hole in the cloud
Ch: Summer rain, summer rain
please come to me
Summer rain, summer rain
raise your wings and smile at me
It's early afternoon
A lonely seagull flies by
A gentle wind on my skin
A gentle summer day on my mind
Ch
Ch
Title: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Redler on July 23, 2014, 10:01:49 AM
Post by: Redler on July 23, 2014, 10:01:49 AM
Hi!
Here's another song for RemoteFest. I wrote this last week here at the Lake Sääksjärvi (Finland), when summer rain and thunder were very close, but it passed by this place. I haven't time to record this then.
Today, I went (by boat) to an desolate island and recorded this song by the shore. The weather is very hot right now, about 29 centigrades and the sun is shining. "A blue hole in the cloud" was photographed while writing lyrics. Right now, here isn't any threat of thunder or even summer rain, but this is a gentle wish of refreshing rain, perhaps, though I love this weather.
Recorded live on Micro BR by using mp3 mode with ForNylon effect. Trimmed on Audacity. Sorry for the hiss, it caused by "gentle wind" :D . I played my trusty old Landola from the 70's.
My goal was reach the ghost of the nature, summer day and desolated island and keeping this as a minimalistic song.
Thanks for listening. (pics followed)
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Hilary on July 23, 2014, 10:09:52 AM
Post by: Hilary on July 23, 2014, 10:09:52 AM
Very lovely Kari - this fest is a delight :D
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Redler on July 23, 2014, 10:11:56 AM
Post by: Redler on July 23, 2014, 10:11:56 AM
Here's some pics. Sorry for the quality. My iphone was on selfie mode...
Thanks Hilary :)(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23718)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23720)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23722)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23724)
Thanks Hilary :)(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23718)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23720)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23722)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21517.0;attach=23724)
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Satchwood on July 23, 2014, 03:16:49 PM
Post by: Satchwood on July 23, 2014, 03:16:49 PM
I love it bro, this tune has affected my mood today! Thank you!! Beautiful music, voice, and lyrics!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Hook on July 23, 2014, 03:31:51 PM
Post by: Hook on July 23, 2014, 03:31:51 PM
Love it brother, peaceful, beautiful and perfect. Love the pics & the adventure!
Rock On!
Rock On!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Kenny B on July 23, 2014, 03:47:12 PM
Post by: Kenny B on July 23, 2014, 03:47:12 PM
Excellent song and it's great to hear to singing ... nice performance!!!
That you did ... NICE!!!
Quote from: Redler on July 23, 2014, 10:01:49 AMMy goal was reach the ghost of the nature, summer day and desolated island and keeping this as a minimalistic song.
That you did ... NICE!!!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Bluesberry on July 23, 2014, 04:06:20 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on July 23, 2014, 04:06:20 PM
Superb, what a great gentle song about nature and your place in it, and my place as listener, listening to this sweet beautiful song.
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: steelguitar on July 23, 2014, 05:24:39 PM
Post by: steelguitar on July 23, 2014, 05:24:39 PM
Superb, subtle and intimate
Beautyful
Jean-Sébastien
Beautyful
Jean-Sébastien
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on July 24, 2014, 11:12:00 AM
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on July 24, 2014, 11:12:00 AM
Another fabulous song that seems to capture the isolation of a wonderfully beautiful island. Top notch. Willie
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Jarle on July 31, 2014, 03:22:29 PM
Post by: Jarle on July 31, 2014, 03:22:29 PM
Beautiful song. It looks like a lovely place.
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: bruno on July 31, 2014, 03:29:59 PM
Post by: bruno on July 31, 2014, 03:29:59 PM
Inspired song - it has a wonderful sound. Great pictures as well :-)
B
B
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: allysonmarie on July 31, 2014, 08:39:10 PM
Post by: allysonmarie on July 31, 2014, 08:39:10 PM
Beautiful surroundings you captured, with your photos and the lyrics/song they've inspired :)
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Tangled Wires on August 01, 2014, 02:06:56 AM
Post by: Tangled Wires on August 01, 2014, 02:06:56 AM
Wonderful song, you have captured the isolation perfectly with a beautifully fragile performance.
Nice to hear you singing too, you should utilise it far more ;) ;)
Nice to hear you singing too, you should utilise it far more ;) ;)
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: kenny mac on August 01, 2014, 03:44:38 AM
Post by: kenny mac on August 01, 2014, 03:44:38 AM
This is absolutely mega chill out material.
You could lie back in the sun and listen to this all day.
A great track for remote fest well done Kari.
You could lie back in the sun and listen to this all day.
A great track for remote fest well done Kari.
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Greeny on August 04, 2014, 06:51:19 AM
Post by: Greeny on August 04, 2014, 06:51:19 AM
This is soooo good. Perfect mellow acoustica with a catchy chorus, and the guitar sounds fabulous. So sweet and intimate. Reminds me of ORH in places!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Geir on August 04, 2014, 08:50:06 AM
Post by: Geir on August 04, 2014, 08:50:06 AM
This is really beautiful Kari !
Love the dynamics with the fragile verses and the more powerful chorus. A really catchy chorus is is too. I'm still singing it after the song stopped.
Well done Kari
Love the dynamics with the fragile verses and the more powerful chorus. A really catchy chorus is is too. I'm still singing it after the song stopped.
Quote from: Greeny on August 04, 2014, 06:51:19 AM....Reminds me of ORH in places!Funny you should say that, that was my thoughts exactly.
Well done Kari
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: cuthbert on August 04, 2014, 09:39:57 AM
Post by: cuthbert on August 04, 2014, 09:39:57 AM
I meant to reply earlier - I loved this. Such a beautiful and tranquil song, and the island looks gorgeous.
Well done, Kari!
Well done, Kari!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 04, 2014, 01:16:23 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 04, 2014, 01:16:23 PM
another beauty i missed on holiday. fabulous kari.
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: SE on August 06, 2014, 05:40:22 PM
Post by: SE on August 06, 2014, 05:40:22 PM
Wow Kari this is a cracker, the feel of the vox and guitar are just too cool, the pics are just too cool too, love,in it all!!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Ella on August 08, 2014, 02:26:25 PM
Post by: Ella on August 08, 2014, 02:26:25 PM
This song is like a dream. Very intensive and strong feeling. Good mixing!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: SwanSong on August 09, 2014, 04:07:48 PM
Post by: SwanSong on August 09, 2014, 04:07:48 PM
WONDERFUL very melodius song. and marvelous vox
a good guitar playing also . well done .. perfect for remote
fest keep singing and sharing NEIL.!!
a good guitar playing also . well done .. perfect for remote
fest keep singing and sharing NEIL.!!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Kenneth on September 10, 2015, 01:33:20 PM
Post by: Kenneth on September 10, 2015, 01:33:20 PM
Missed this as I only pop in occasionally, glad I found it. Sounds wonderful, a little ORH inspired perhaps? :)
Beautiful song Kari, dont you just love recording in solitude locations? Fantastic vocals, can't remember when I last heard you sing... you should do more of it!
Beautiful song Kari, dont you just love recording in solitude locations? Fantastic vocals, can't remember when I last heard you sing... you should do more of it!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Pipes on September 12, 2015, 09:12:13 AM
Post by: Pipes on September 12, 2015, 09:12:13 AM
..Beautiful, apt and heartfelt...
love the feel here..........
Cheers Sir
Nick G
love the feel here..........
Cheers Sir
Nick G
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Hook on July 23, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Post by: Hook on July 23, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
OTD bump, such a great song!
Rock on!
Rock on!
Title: Re: Summer Rain (recorded on a desolate island)
Post by: Groundy on July 23, 2017, 10:53:39 PM
Post by: Groundy on July 23, 2017, 10:53:39 PM
Beautiful, I can't believe I have missed this before,
Really well done Kari.
Great Bump...
Alex
Really well done Kari.
Great Bump...
Alex