The Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven released a cover version of ‘Rain’ which is known from the anime series Cowboy Bebop.
LISTEN to the Rain single streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sum-of-seven-rain
““Rain” is a cover of the song composed and arranged by Yoko Kanno, with lyrics by Tim Jensen. The song is best known from the anime series Cowboy Bebop, and like so much of Yoko Kanno’s work, it is one of those pieces that simply stands out and leaves you speechless.
For our version, we wanted to preserve the essence of the original while bringing it into the musical world of Sum of Seven. What makes “Rain” special to us is its contrast. Beneath its melancholic and intimate surface lies a powerful emotional core, and we wanted to bring that contrast forward without losing the vulnerability of the original.
Yoko Kanno is one of the most phenomenal musicians of our time. Her work is a reminder of what music can be when it is born from genuine skill, courage, and emotion. Her ability to move freely between genres and create music for anime, film, television, and beyond is something we deeply admire. We hope this cover conveys even a fraction of the respect and admiration we feel for her music.”, tells Ari Lempinen
Turku-based Sum of Seven blends progressive storytelling, heavy riffs, and melodic atmospheres inspired by bands like Haken, Threshold, and Vola. Following acclaimed releases and a lineup renewal with vocalist Marko Loukamaa in 2020, the band emerged stronger than ever. After overcoming major setbacks including a serious accident involving guitarist and main composer Ari Lempinen in 2024, Sum of Seven returned to the stage in 2025 and released their critically acclaimed concept album Echoes of the Hypermind in spring 2026.
Line-up:
Ari Lempinen – Guitar & backing vocals
Harri Annala – Guitar, lead Guitar
Rasmus Raassina – Drums
Miika Erkkilä – Bass
Esa Lempinen – Keyboards
Marko Loukamaa – Vocals
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