Fall Drizzle Waltz

There’s something magical about that in-between season in Illinois—when summer reluctantly loosens its grip and autumn settles in like an old friend. Some days are still warm enough to catch you off guard, while others carry that first crisp bite that makes you reach for a jacket.

This song captures that transitional feeling: birds gathering for their journey south, leaves beginning their slow waltz to the ground, and that peaceful stillness that comes with the change. After months of humid intensity, there’s a refreshing release in watching the world prepare for rest.

I wrote this thinking about those cozy autumn rituals—putting a pot of chili on the stove, pulling out your favorite coat, and taking a long walk through neighborhoods painted in amber and gold. The gentle rain that gives this piece its name isn’t dreary; it’s cleansing, a soft percussion accompanying nature’s quiet celebration.

Listen for the birds woven throughout the track. They appear in building layers, each one adding to the sense of movement and migration—a musical flock gathering before the first frost. It’s harvest time, reflection time, a moment to breathe before winter arrives.