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Tut! I can't imagine why not.Pieces said:...even if I will admit that scotland the brave would also have good rythm, I am not very likely to bring it...
falcon269 said:Many of the new, purpose-built places have one outlet per bed!
Pieces said:Last year, when i was walking injured, i found that one of the things that kept me going was music. Especially music that made me want to sing and walk in tune, also because the change in gait that comes from bend knees actually releived my pain immensely.
So, anyone have any suggestions along those lines, for songs that will make me dance my way to Santiago (similar beats) ?
tyrrek said:Eva Cassidy's version of 'Fields of Gold' is a good Camino song, but not really marching music.
Yes. And between Hornillos and Hontanas it would be great too. Buen Camino!Dael said:Just after San Anton as the road begins to swing towards Castrojerez I switch on John Williams playing Concierto de Aranjuez. If I get things right I have what,for me, is the essence of Spain drowning my senses. Wonderful.
falcon269, You are so funny.falcon269 said:Thank Santiago for ear buds; in the boom box era, this music would be shared by the rest of us, like the urban vehicles with megabase already do.
No offense to the birds, trees, power lines, and rivers that force their sounds on us now. And those cowbells, well don't get me going...
If you're coming from outside of continental Europe and need to use a plug adapter to use your charger with the 2-pin configuration of the wall sockets along the Camino, be sure to tape or otherwise firmly attach the adapter to your charger's plug. It's very easy to accidentally pull the charger apart from the adapter and leave the adapter plugged into the wall socket when you're in a rush to leave the alburgue, especially if it's dark (voice of experience talking hereYou can buy simple dc power plugs which take USB plug. Then you can charge anywhere you find a PowerPoint
Most apple products have these I thought but you can get generic ones anyway. I have one that charges my iPod, iPad and blackberry all of which have USB plugs that slot into the power plug
Ian
Oliver Schroer, his cd "Camino". He was a violinist and improvisational composer, and when he walked his Camino he stopped at every church that would let him, and recorded a piece, which he named after each stop he made. He also recorded some of his footsteps as he walked along, and it makes you feel like you are a part of his journey. Its beautiful.Some classical influences, the Celtic flavour of Galicia, even a little jazz.
Last year, when i was walking injured, i found that one of the things that kept me going was music. Especially music that made me want to sing and walk in tune, also because the change in gait that comes from bend knees actually releived my pain immensely.
So, this year I will make a playlist "to keep me going" just in case, but I need a little help on what to include.
Last years choice was ABBA, especially Voulevouz & super trouper have good walking rythm...
I am also thinking that Adele Rolling in the deep will be excellent and the same with Alicia Keys' Empire state of mind (the Jay-Z version) will be a really good choice.
So, anyone have any suggestions along those lines, for songs that will make me dance my way to Santiago (similar beats) ?
- Luar na Lubre: a Celtic/Folk band from Galicia. They sing in Gallego, and have a very beautifull song called "Canto de Andar" ("Walking Song", on a direct translation).
- Into the Wild OST: I loved this movie, it's very special to me, and the song tracks made by Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder are wonderful. All of the musics are great, but "Guaranteed" is my favourite.
- The Way OST (some songs): search for "Cantigas de Nadal", it's a compilation from multiple bands from Spain, with Christmas and Religious songs.
- Lúnasa: almost all the albuns. Another great celtic/folk band, this one from Scandinavia.
- Wagner Die Walküre: my favourite piece of classic music.
- Pink Floyd: one of my favourite bands. I could not go and not take anything from them. Choosed the "Foot in Door" album, a best off.
Best Regards
Diogo
Thanks, Tom.If you have not tried him yet, listen to Carlos Nunez double CD album "Discover." It is a fabulous work by an artist from Galicia. He played with the Chieftains (Ireland) for some years before going out on his own. There are several Basque and Galician-inspired cuts on the album to get you in a good walking cadence. In particular, if you want to conquer a hill, any hill, listen to"Aires de Pontevedra." It is a Galician march with massed bagpipes, drums, flutes, piccolos, and Galician Gaitas. If that does not get you up the hill, nothing will. Put it on repeat, then repeat as necessary...
NOT STUPID...I luv this!!! It's exactly what I concluded for me...it's my personal decision to not plug and tune out. I want to see what the Camino has in store for my heart, soul and mind. Yet, don't think I won't be humming a Gipsy Kings tune or two now and then!I've decided to not bring any music along when I go on my Camino next May. My reasoning is that I'm worried that I'll spend all my time in my headphones, thinking about the past, because that's what music does to me, it takes me back. And I don't want to be taken back, not while I'm on a pilgrimage. Maybe this is a stupid idea, I don't know.
NOT STUPID...I luv this!!! It's exactly what I concluded for me...it's my personal decision to not plug and tune out. I want to see what the Camino has in store for my heart, soul and mind. Yet, don't think I won't be humming a Gipsy Kings tune or two now and then!
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