Wills Mix Tape... Travel Edition

Ok guys, it seems that there has been mass outbreak of the travel bug going round, while some have stayed immunne thanks to vaccinations of "lack of money" it seems a large amount are already infected. Myself included.

And so i give you my late night attempt at... the Travel Mix Tape....

This is a bit more specific than a simple bunch of tracks to take on a trip, these tracks are for one type of moment that all us travellers will face, the long waits...
Sitting on a train between countries, waiting at a terminal or station, Jetlagged alone in your room. These are songs for reflection and observation, to watch the surroundings and soak it all in. They are not party songs, they are not motivaional songs, they are songs to calm and inspire you. Well at least thats what i was hoping for.
I have to tell you that it is late and i am tired so i am sure that this list could be better.... and i will endevour to make a second list which is a bit more planned. But as a tired worn out individual at the moment these songs playing as i type are inspiring me... they are making me think... they are making me think of travel... so i guess they can't be too bad. And so.... i give you....  My Travel Mix Tape...

1. You Could Make a Killing - Aimee Mann
This is a morning after song, it is for recovery.... it's from Cruel Intentions.... the thinking bit....

2. Nothing Happening - Ben Kweller
This song makes me think of travelling through countryside... Dont actually know why....

3. Watch over me - Bernard Fanning
This is possible the most peaceful song i know... it makes me relax in my most stressful moments, something about Bernards voice and the simplistic arrangement. No matter how much of a wanker people may think he is, he is bloody talented.

4. Moab - Conner Oberst
Connor oberst is a traveller, his songs are all based on exploration and the Road. And this song is no different.

5. She moves in her own way - The Kooks
I once put this song to music of a friends trip to Europe and it really worked...

6. Television Theme 43#- My Friend the Chocolate Cake
Really like the build up in this song, very upbeat and makes me think of sitting on a park bench watching the world go by.

7. Hoppipolla - Sigur Ros
This is probably the most well fitting track for this mix tape, this is a song that makes me want to go out and explore, the uplifting orchestral arrangement is beautiful and would make any trip seem at least 10 times more majestic and beautiful... if you only take one track from this list take this one.

8. The Heart of Life - John Mayer
John Mayer was not somone i really liked until he released his album Conntiunum, this is a great song off that album and is a great chill song to sit back and listen to in the more stressful of moments.

9. The Cave - Mumford and Sons
I love the drum and banjo combinations in this song, its got a real travelling feel to it, through some rolling hills or over a lake....

10. 5 Years Time - Noah and the Whale
Pretty much the same sentiment as the one above, great travelling song and i love the vocals from Laura Marling.

11. I am Siam - The grates
Cool chilled track, a soak in the surrounding type of track, a song to think to.

12. Wake Up - The Arcade Fire.
Most people know this track... i think its awesome and it reminds me of just about every concert i have ever been to at the Entertainment Centre. But i think it would make a great travelling song too.

13. Long Distance - Nizlopi
I like the upbeat feel, and the lyrics about travel.... and love.... and the trumpets.

14. Mexico - James Taylor
Nothing screams peaceful travel like James Taylor.... enough said... and if you are going to mexico its just like a travel guide... but poetic.


Once again, i am very tired.... and so i apologize for the lack of writing skill.... there will be a pt 2 coming later when i find time.

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