I'm envisioning this as a person with synesthesia, and sounds produce smells for them, and they're searching for the elusive sound that produces petrichor.
I just gave the whole playlist a listen. To me, Petrichor by Brambles comes the closest to remind me of "rainy smells". Most of the songs that are guitar-heavy or have lyrics completely ruin the sensation (not saying the songs are bad bc of that reason).
some context: I can pretty much always smell rain when I hear rain, so music that contains actual rain will come the closest to triggering the same sensation. However, sounds that mimic the bliss and murkiness of a rainy afternoon also has the same effect - e.g. bells, piano, roomy reverb, "pitter patter" percussion etc.
Oh, cool - thank you so much for your thoughts and experiences! I just gave that one a listen: I didn't smell anything, not I got some interesting mental visuals and sensations: being in a tent in the rain, someone spinning/dancing very briefly, rain falling into puddles, a drop falling into a puddle and the slow-motion of spin-off drops arcing away. It was definitely less immersive once the vocals kicked it, but it was cool nonetheless. Thank you so much for getting back to us!
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aramis87@fedia.io · 10 pts · 1y
I'm envisioning this as a person with synesthesia, and sounds produce smells for them, and they're searching for the elusive sound that produces petrichor.
cypherix93@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
literally me, and this list is missing (or maybe cut off from screenshot) Petrichor by Ludovico Einaudi
eatCasserole@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 1y
😊
aramis87@fedia.io · 5 pts · 1y
Just curious: If you listen to the playlist, which one (or which combination) comes closest?
cypherix93@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
I... shall let you know
antler@feddit.online · 2 pts · 1y
Any updates? Inquiring minds want to know
cypherix93@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
posted my thoughts above: https://lemmy.world/post/33096786/18361675
antler@feddit.online · 1 pts · 1y
Thanks! I'll check it out
cypherix93@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
haven't gotten around to it yet 😔 I'll let you know when I do
edit: looks like the playlist isn't public, I'll ask OP to share it
cypherix93@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
I just gave the whole playlist a listen. To me, Petrichor by Brambles comes the closest to remind me of "rainy smells". Most of the songs that are guitar-heavy or have lyrics completely ruin the sensation (not saying the songs are bad bc of that reason).
some context: I can pretty much always smell rain when I hear rain, so music that contains actual rain will come the closest to triggering the same sensation. However, sounds that mimic the bliss and murkiness of a rainy afternoon also has the same effect - e.g. bells, piano, roomy reverb, "pitter patter" percussion etc.
aramis87@fedia.io · 2 pts · 1y
Oh, cool - thank you so much for your thoughts and experiences! I just gave that one a listen: I didn't smell anything, not I got some interesting mental visuals and sensations: being in a tent in the rain, someone spinning/dancing very briefly, rain falling into puddles, a drop falling into a puddle and the slow-motion of spin-off drops arcing away. It was definitely less immersive once the vocals kicked it, but it was cool nonetheless. Thank you so much for getting back to us!
cypherix93@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
no problem (:
PineRune@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Time to start a new playlist.
Crackhappy@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
Petrichor
Pronell@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Buffalo
NOT_RICK@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Petrichor