Good morning Mr. Memory

Now this guy, I especially recommend, particularly to those who would enjoy a good acoustic sound humming in their ears.

Above song is It's raining again, by Hi, Mr. Memory, a Korean modern folk musician.

Hi, Mr. Memory is different. That I could tell from the start. On the surface there's not much to expect; it's a guy with a guitar. This particular guy with a guitar, however, turns out to be a master lyricist, and a creative composer. It's raining again doesn't speak of crazy love stories or heartbreaking drama, but of, literally, how it's raining again. In this simple lyrical story however, Hi, Mr. Memory gently entwines a metaphorical vine to it, relating lost memories and longing for them, to a rainy day.

Here's a live version of this song, which includes his concert band. Personally, the best part about this live version is the guitarist on the right who rings out enchanting solos that fly above the music.

I hope to do a cover of this song soon. I've been dying to do it since I discovered the artist last spring.

Like Vodka Rain, Hi, Mr. Memory has been around for some time now. Here's another well known song of his, called Hangover, from 2008. It has a little more western feeling to it, nevertheless a good jam, with likewise the simple lyrics that talk of, (try to guess) a hangover, with a slight memory of his lover from last night's drinking.

Going to their show, and getting their album will be among the first things I will do if I ever get a chance to visit my motherland.