Between 1999 and 2002, Perri released a series of 12"s (by Cog, Dot Wiggin, and Polmo Polpo) on his own Audi Sensa label. These early Polmo Polpo tracks were compiled and re-issued on CD in 2002 by Alien8 Recordings, after which Perri began work on a proper full-length, issued by Constellation in 2003.
In recent years, Perri has been singing original songs either solo (employing kick drum and guitar) or with a rotating cast of improvisers in a project under his own name. A self-released CDr of such recordings was re-issued by Constellation in 2006, featuring re-interpretations of tracks from his Polmo Polpo oeuvre, marked by vocals and live group playing - and notably, no 'electronics'. A full-length recording of brilliant new tunes was released on Constellation in the autumn of 2007, where one can hear musical influences as diverse as post-tropicalia Caetano Veloso, Vanguard-era Skip James (and his weary falsetto), and the 60s-era axis of hybrid songwriters like Tim Buckley, Tim Hardin, Harry Nilsson and Fred Neil. All of this filtered through the beautifully cracked musicianship of some of Toronto's finest young avant and improv players, and guided by Perri's wonderful melodic sense and brilliant lyrics.
Perri has toured extensively as Polmo Polpo, was part of the Constellation European Roadshow in 2004, was invited to Winnipeg's 'Send+Receive' festival that same year, and played Montreal's 'MUTEK' electronic music festival in 2005. Sandro has also performed at 'All Tomorrow's Parties' (UK), 'Domino' (Belgium), 'Printemps Du Bourges' (France) and 'Klangtransfer Ost-Fest' (Germany). Sandro has played and released music as part of Glissandro 70, Double Suicide and Dot Wiggin. Other past and present collaborators include Great Lake Swimmers, Eric Chenaux, Adam Marshall, Andre Ethier, Sawako, Detective Kalita/The Michael Parks, Andy Swan, Barzin, The Singing Saws and Tinkertoy.
Behind the board, Perri has engineered, produced or mastered recordings by Alex Lukashevsky, Deep Dark United, CJ Boyd, Off The International Radar, Castlemusic and more. He has also remixed material for the likes of Stephen Malkmus, Under Byen, Ultra Red, Greek Buck, Nilan Perera and Luis Jacob. He does most of his production work out of his Toronto home studio, The Honey Pot.
In 2016 he released the collaborative electronic album Off World 1, with a follow-up album simply entitled 2 released in 2017. In 2018 he released In Another Life, an experiment in "infinite songwriting" which consisted of two long tracks.
Wrong About The Rain
Sandro Perri Lyrics
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Tempted I may be
To reshape love's reality
By way of Gods and Goddesses
I've only come to know
Now that I've got up off my knees
Easy as it is to come by
Fully formed and free
Taught mistakenly
Fundamentally
Stretching over a valley
Between Mama's hills and Daddy's knee
What if they were wrong about the rain?
Wrong about the rain
Wrong about the rain
In that valley they're still growing songs much the same
The same way a giver
Only knows to carry your pain
The same way a beast sits
And waits for anyone to call his name
Wrong about the rain
Wrong about the rain
Wrong about the rain
I look up into whatever little piece of the sky seems to say
Oh, it's not gonna change
I need the sand, I need the swim
I need that thing that happens when
Out there all day
Time slips away
And we can be sure that we were wrong about the rain
Wrong about the rain
Wrong about the rain
Wrong about the rain
In "Wrong About The Rain," Sandro Perri explores themes of perception and misinterpretation. The lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment with the idea of reshaping love's reality through the influence of deities or higher forces. Perri reflects on the realization that relying on external sources of understanding may not lead to the truth or fulfillment he seeks.
The song's title and recurring phrase, "Wrong about the rain," metaphorically represent a larger misunderstanding or misconception. It hints at the possibility that the singer's parents or the older generation may have been misguided in their beliefs or teachings. Perri reflects on the potential fallibility of parental wisdom and the dissonance between their experiences and his own. The valley between Mama's hills and Daddy's knee symbolizes the contrasting perspectives and influences he inherited, and questions arise about whether their understanding of certain aspects of life was accurate.
Despite this uncertainty, the song also explores a sense of longing and the search for personal experiences that bring joy and liberation. The lines suggest a desire for change, an escape from the static nature of life, and the need to embrace simple pleasures. The singer finds solace in spending time outdoors, near the sand and water, where time seems to slip away. It is here that they can temporarily exist free from the misconceptions and uncertainties that plagued their thoughts.
Overall, "Wrong About The Rain" is a reflective piece that grapples with the fallibility of external influences, represents a quest for personal understanding, and explores the yearning for freedom and escape from misconceptions.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy as it is to listen
Although it may seem effortless to hear and understand
Tempted I may be
I might be enticed to believe
To reshape love's reality
To alter the perception and truth of love
By way of Gods and Goddesses
Through the influence of mythical figures
I've only come to know
The limited knowledge I have acquired
Now that I've got up off my knees
Now that I have risen from submission and reverence
Easy as it is to come by
Just as easily attainable
Fully formed and free
Completely developed and unrestricted
Evidence of some kind of distance
Proof of a certain level of separation
Taught mistakenly
Misguided and misinformed
Fundamentally
At the core or essence
Stretching over a valley
Extending across a low-lying area
Between Mama's hills and Daddy's knee
Located amidst the geographical features associated with my parents
What if they were wrong about the rain?
Imagine if they were mistaken in their beliefs regarding precipitation
Wrong about the rain
Incorrectly understanding the nature of rainfall
In that valley they're still growing songs much the same
Within that area, they continue to develop music with similarities
The same way a giver
Similar to someone who selflessly provides
Only knows to carry your pain
Only understands how to bear your suffering
The same way a beast sits
Just as an animal rests
And waits for anyone to call his name
And patiently anticipates someone to summon it
Wrong about the rain
Mistaken in their understanding of precipitation
Wrong about the rain
Incorrectly comprehending the nature of rainfall
Wrong about the rain
Having an erroneous belief regarding precipitation
I look up into whatever little piece of the sky seems to say
I gaze at any small segment of the sky that appears to convey a message
Oh, it's not gonna change
Oh, it will not undergo alterations
I need the sand, I need the swim
I require the presence of sand and the act of swimming
I need that thing that happens when
I long for that occurrence that arises when
Out there all day
Spending the entire day in that place
Time slips away
Time passes unnoticed
And we can be sure that we were wrong about the rain
And we can confidently affirm that our understanding of precipitation was incorrect
Wrong about the rain
Incorrectly comprehending the nature of rainfall
Wrong about the rain
Mistaken in our understanding of precipitation
Wrong about the rain
Having an erroneous belief regarding precipitation
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Sandro Perri
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Stavros Coates
I love how subtle the experimental elements of this guy’s sound are. Sneaky weirdness.
Jaksary
This song is awesome. Love it!
Richard Smith
What a beautiful riff. Graceful Funk.
LadyLake Music
Super chill heard today on Sher Delight on Homegrown Radio NJ! Right on!
michele boscolo
Grande
Reynaldo Matos
Holy shit