{"product_id":"after-the-rain","title":"After the Rain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was composed as a companion piece to \u003cem\u003eSome Rain Must Fall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eTogether, the set is entitled, \u003cstrong\u003eA Rainy Day\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both pieces explore the symbolism and deeper meanings of rain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the beauty and cleansing that comes as a result of the rain, and compares it to the refinement and cleansing that can come to us personally as we emerge from our own storms and allow hope and brightness back into our lives. That focus provides a balance and a welcome release from the dark and dreary feel of \u003cem\u003eSome Rain Must Fall\u003c\/em\u003e, leaving the listener with a scene of calmness and relief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome Rain Must Fall\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, along with \u003cem\u003eSnowflakes\u003c\/em\u003e, were written during a time when my family and I were dealing with the after effects of a terrible tragedy. Composing these pieces and hearing them performed, as well as how they affected others, were a very important part of my healing process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough \u003cem\u003eSome Rain Must Fall\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e were conceived as companion pieces, either can be performed without the other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for intermediate to advanced choirs. Some Rain Must Fall is ideal for advanced choirs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDarkness expelled by a Light though the clouds,\u003cbr\u003eHeaven compelled to dissolve lightless shrouds,\u003cbr\u003eTears dried by Son-Light no longer remain\u003cbr\u003eAfter the rain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorms overhead no more darken the way,\u003cbr\u003eShadows have ceased to bedim the noon-day,\u003cbr\u003eThen brilliant beams of hope are born and brightness regained\u003cbr\u003eAfter the rain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOh how the cloudburst and tempest refine\u003cbr\u003eAs we allow Light to encompass and shine.\u003cbr\u003eFreely the soul sings for respite attained\u003cbr\u003eAfter the blessed rain.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52803054338277,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110634844389,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited Singers!","offer_id":52110634811621,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1jopYgm0IomtlyqPiBkiUIhFvRH7gHV7T-after-the-rain-cover.png?v=1789704453","url":"https:\/\/lanejohnsonmusic.com\/products\/after-the-rain","provider":"Lane Johnson Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}