I've composed a (probably incomplete) playlist of songs that have been particularly relevant, or overplayed, whilst in the the mountains. They reflect variously the conditions of work, particular tasks, snowboarding and other random occurences that everyone can enjoy. This is my Alpine soundtrack so far:
1. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time to Say Goodbye
Apparently this came on in the Metro store, and a large number of staff, who were shopping there at the time, decided to join in. Excellent work by all accounts.
2. Weezer - Surf Wax America
The refrain "you take your car to work, I'll take my board" is particularly relevant, especially when I'm reflecting on all those people stuck in 9-5 jobs whilst I'm sat on a chairlift in the middle of the afternoon. Awesome.
3. Dolly Parton - Jolene
This is the famous salmon "terrine" song. Sung every Sunday without fail.
4. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
Another recipe-based song. This time "SexyBack" is replaced by "Hasselback;" a way of preparing potatoes that involves a huge amount of hassle (possible etymological origin, or not). Sung on a Monday, but not joyfully.
5. Clancy Eccles - Fatty Fatty
No real reason for this, other than Clancy's love for a particularly overweight person. He loves said Fatty quite a lot, especially when certain criteria are fulfilled. Also the artist's name is excellent.
6. The Wombles - Remember You're a Womble
I have it on good authority that when you have to remind yourself you're a snowboarder (when your legs aren't quite working properly), then this song gets stuck in your head and remains there on every bouncy, moguly run for the rest of the day. It helps with legs suspension.
7. Kelly, Connors, Reynolds - Good Morning
From the soundtrack to "Singin' In the Rain." Simply from repeatedly saying it every day at breakfast as clients appear in the dining area.
8. TTC - Travailler
It's French, it refers to work, and is pretty funky. Gets stuck in my head regularly.
9. NTM - Tout n'est pas si facile
Once again, some French rap. I am often left thinking that everything is not so easy (or at least as easy as I'd hoped).
10. Ray Charles - I've Got a Woman
Played far too often by our New Year's guests. Great song though. In fact, whichever individual overplayed this also had incredibly similar musical tastes to me. Eclectic.
11. Puccini - Ave Maria
In Shawshank Redemption (spoiler alert!) Andy plays Ave Maria and feels momentarily free. I do that sometimes. Granted I've got a picture-postcard view to enjoy at the same time, but this song resonates in the same way when I'm unspeakably tired.
12. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
Regularly enters my head when the latest minor disaster occurs during breakfast/tea/dinner. Generally all food issues can be solved given a little thought, a microwave and/or th knowledge the clients don't know what they're supposed to be getting anyway.
13. will.i.am - T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)
"You can go hard or you can go home." Preferably sung whilst making a super camp airplane impression after the "or." Pretty much THE anthem of the season.
14. Generation Goldman - Famille
Constantly played on LFM (the radio station). Quite amusing if you mishear the oft-mentioned title. Also catchy in a terrible soul-destroying way.
15. Men in Hats - Safety Dance
Don't know where this one came from, but it has plagued my thoughts for weeks. I have to play it most days just to exorcise it from my mind. An absolutely stonking track. Replace some of the lines with "take a look at my/your pants."
16. ZZ Top - La Grange
Lots of places around here are called La Grange, or something similar. Therefore the song appears in my headbox.
I think that'll suffice at present. If I think of any more, I'll keep you informed.
Obligatory picture of valley, this time including clouds
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I always sing "everybody pull down your pants" personally but think we are on the same page :-)
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