Madonna - Rain Apr 2026

: Directed by Mark Romanek , the video was filmed at a Santa Monica Airport hangar.

Released in 1993, is a power ballad that marked a pivot in Madonna's career, softening her image after the controversial Erotica era. It is widely celebrated for its lush production, cinematic music video, and sophisticated use of sampling. Musical Composition Madonna - Rain

: Co-written and produced with Shep Pettibone , it was one of the earliest tracks conceived for the Erotica sessions and appears prominently in the famous "Rain Tapes" demo collection. Music Video & Visuals : Directed by Mark Romanek , the video

: The video won two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography in 1993. Chart Performance & Legacy US Charts : Reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Musical Composition : Co-written and produced with Shep

: The song's unique panning percussion was created by digitally cutting and splicing percussion breaks from an extended version of Scritti Politti’s 1985 hit, "Perfect Way" .

: It features Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto as a director overseeing Madonna during a studio session. Though it appears blue-tinted, it was filmed in black and white with digital color added later.