Karl's recent Ford GT post declaring Peter Gabriel an acceptable accompaniment to the monster Ford got me thinking -- and questioning his sensibilities.
What would an appropriate soundtrack be?
The scene:
You're in a modded Ford GT.
You're on the PCH . For those of you who've not experienced the road, it has long sweeping corners, amazing views, and cops...
Not the ideal spot for flat-out, high speed hoonery, but a terrific drive none-the-less.
The sun's setting and the traffic is light.
No cheating, mechanical noises (engine/exhaust) don't count unless you're playing them from a CD.
My pick: Common Rider's first and only full length album, 'Last Wave Rockers.'
Mike Magrath, Vehicle Testing Assistant
The sun's setting and the traffic is light.
No cheating, mechanical noises (engine/exhaust) don't count unless you're playing them from a CD.
My pick: Common Rider's first and only full length album, 'Last Wave Rockers.'
Mike Magrath, Vehicle Testing Assistant
daveflores says:
10:18 AM, 02/11/08
How 'bout the theme from "The Dukes of Hazzard?"
or, alternatively:
For an under-appreciated, full-throttle, energy-drink of a song you could try "Lightning's Hand" by Kansas.
editor_karl says:
10:21 AM, 02/11/08
Hey, it was a contemplative moment. The sun had just set, the air was as clear as it ever gets in this quadrant of the state, and I was realizing that having 600-plus rear-wheel horsepower at your command is sometimes just as rewarding as using them. Lyrics like, "...I could see the city light, wind was blowing time stood still, eagle flew out of the night..." seemed to work.
But if you want to go the other direction, Sheryl Crow's "Steve McQueen" certainly works in this car.
umsneeze says:
11:34 AM, 02/11/08
How about "Radar Love"
greenpony says:
11:44 AM, 02/11/08
I think we need to stick with the first, since it's the best. Solsbury Hill.
jriz says:
01:01 PM, 02/11/08
Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane. And not that crappy Rascal Flatts version.
sabastian says:
01:50 PM, 02/11/08
"Don't Stop me Now" by Queen
SubyTrojan says:
02:18 PM, 02/11/08
"Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins :o)
mnorm1 says:
03:35 PM, 02/11/08
Going Mobile - The Who
"watch the police and the taxman miss me.."
crowb says:
03:48 PM, 02/11/08
The Ford GT seems like it has soul.
How about Tower of Power's "What is hip?" or "Soul Vaccination"
I might also pick some James Brown, pretty much anything by him.
For something more modern, The Electric Six "Its Showtime" or "Riding on the white train"
I think "Its Showtime" would be perfect. Gotta love that line, "Hey mister, put a little mustard on that mustard!"
briancam says:
03:48 PM, 02/11/08
Highway Star - Deep Purple
A light that never goes out - Smiths (think about it)
All that Matters - Addison Road
Wide Open Spaces - Dixie Chicks
estreka says:
05:57 PM, 02/11/08
My car is light and agile, so The Best Things by Filter is my ultimate cruising song.
For the GT, I'd say The Perfect Drug by NIN or King Nothing by Metallica.
daytona_500 says:
11:21 PM, 02/11/08
"Take it Easy" - Eagles.
Awesome song.
rkoe36 says:
09:07 AM, 02/12/08
Twilight Zone - Golden Earring
Skin o' my Teeth - Megadeth (I dare any of you to listen to this song and not drive 20 mph faster in spite of the song's subject matter.)
Highway Song - Blackfoot
Go to War with us - Three-6 Mafia
stingray454 says:
10:32 AM, 02/12/08
Some of my favorites:
Timo Mass - "Time to get Down"
Pink Floyd - "Welcome to the Machine"
Sammy Hagar - "I can't Drive 55"
Pink Floyd - "Learning to Fly"
Rush - "Red Barchetta" (great car/driving lyrics)
ekimfeenux says:
09:31 PM, 02/25/08
I doubt many will know who this is but I think Stress by Justice.
estreka says:
08:22 PM, 02/27/08
The same Justice that made Phantom? Awesome song.