FLAC | Folk/Americana | 00:34:47 | 260MB
The debut album ‘Your Name’ by Valerie and the rain represents a sophisticated synthesis of academic training, folk traditions, and the personal experiences of Valerie Van Roey. Her creative style was shaped by influences ranging from classical composers like Bach and Pärt to contemporary Scandinavian jazz and a transformative hitchhiking journey across Canada. A distinctive feature of her music is the integration of traditional Iranian vocal techniques and Persian microtonal melodies, providing a unique tonal color. Produced by Felix Machtelinckx, the album was recorded over seven days in a remote mountain cabin in Southern France. It establishes Valerie as a singular artist who seamlessly blends intimate storytelling with complex compositional structures.
Tracklist
1-1 Valerie and the rain – River O[2:21]
1-2 Valerie and the rain – Canada[3:00]
1-3 Valerie and the rain – Little Soul[3:16]
1-4 Valerie and the rain – Crazy Hazy[1:39]
1-5 Valerie and the rain – Red Carpet Floor[4:21]
1-6 Valerie and the rain – Silent Lover[3:05]
1-7 Valerie and the rain – Winter Is Gone[1:54]
1-8 Valerie and the rain – Meet Me in the Dark[3:26]
1-9 Valerie and the rain – Waiting on a Plane[3:03]
1-10 Valerie and the rain – Caution[1:57]
1-11 Valerie and the rain – Your Name[3:03]
1-12 Valerie and the rain – Tricky Thing[3:47]