Rainy Nights by Seph Martin
“Rainy Nights” is a track that pays homage to the roots of house music, particularly drawing inspiration from Larry Heard’s early releases on Trax Records. The song serves as a response to the often-heard phrase, “They don’t make music like they used to.” Seph Martin sought to create something that respects the traditions of classic house while looking toward the future with a fresh, contemporary sound. It carries the spirit of the past, but with a modern twist, and what better label to embody that legacy than Trax Records?
Releasing this track on such a legendary label marks a significant milestone for Seph. “Rainy Nights” adds a reflective, contemporary touch to Trax’s catalog, while staying deeply connected to the Chicago deep house sound that the label helped shape.
The track was created during a particularly challenging time in Seph’s life. After completing the rhythm section, he began playing the piano, and the melody came to him almost instinctively, with no conscious knowledge of the notes. As he composed, he envisioned himself walking through a rainy New York City night, adding environmental sounds like rain and thunder to enhance the mood. The track took shape naturally.
Shortly after, Seph received the news of a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in both of his legs, which created a profound connection to the track. It was a difficult period, but the music served as a form of therapy for him. He continued to work on “Rainy Nights” alongside his album Second Chance, which was released independently on March 15th of last year. “Rainy Nights” was later presented to Trax, as it was considered the most representative track of the album.
With “Rainy Nights”, Seph Martin aims to revive the magic of the past, while bringing something new to the table—a sound that both acknowledges its roots and paves the way for the future, just like the music that first inspired him.
Tracklist
| 1. | Rainy Nights | 6:39 |
Credits
Produced by: Seph Martin (Giuseppe Petrini)
Written by: Giuseppe Petrini
Bass, synths, keys and strings composed and performed by Giuseppe Petrini
Mastered by Studio After 54
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License
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Seph Martin (Giuseppe Petrini) is a music producer from Italy. He started his career at only 15 and his music featured some important artists like Angelo Ferreri, Enzo Siffredi and more. Seph’s high-specter music taste allows him to produce any genre from Disco to House Music. Seph’s productions featured in Traxsource, Beatport, Spotify and ARIA Charts.