Rasmus Schumacher embarked on a two-month Australian adventure in January and found himself in Batemans Bay, en route from Sydney to Melbourne.

The 31-year-old full-time musician was sleeping in his car, busking his way down the coast.

When his car (and bed) broke down, Mr Schumacher faced a predicament.

However, his smooth vocals had so spellbound residents, two families took him in.

He was also recruited to entertain diners at Corrigans Cove on Valentine’s Day.

Mr Schumacher said the generosity was no surprise.

“They just care a lot and I think it’s because of the music,” he said.

“That’s a beautiful thing about music, because music always connects people and I think one of the best things in the world is people getting connected to each other.

“That’s one of the main reasons I do music, because I love connecting people and I love being connected with new

people.”

Mr Schumacher said he embarked on the Australian trip to learn new experiences.

“I just wanted to find a place where I could calm down a bit,” he said.

“Back in my home, it’s really busy and stressful sometimes and I haven’t had that much time or passion to write new songs.

“I’m looking for inspiration.

“Lots of people told me Australia would be a good place because the people are so warm-hearted, open and friendly, and that’s what it is.

“It’s unbelievable.”

Despite making a good living from his performances at home, busking remains a constant activity in Mr Schumacher’s life.

Sleeping in a car in a foreign country is something he is accustomed to, as he busks throughout Europe as often as possible.

He said he needed to “play in the streets”.

“If you play a concert or a gig, (people have) expectations, they want to be entertained,” he said.

“That’s beautiful, but if you’re out in the street, nobody, of all the people passing by, expects anything.

“If there is music, there is a friendly energy which connects, or has an impact on their emotions or thoughts.

“Sometimes it changes so much for them – maybe for a moment, for the day, and sometimes for their whole life.”

Mr Schumacher said he received an email two years after the writer had seen him perform in the street, recalling his music and what he said.

“That’s a big thing for me,” Mr Schumacher said.

“We’re all longing for making the world a bit better and being a bit idealistic.

“If you get feedback which shows that works out, you keep going.”

Mr Schumacher was torn as to whether he should stay in the town which had welcomed him with open arms, but new experiences called.

“I want to go further and see something of Australia,” he said.

“Maybe I’ll return and stay longer.”

To learn more or like his page on facebook: facebook.com/RasmusMusic or visit www.rasmus-song.de.