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Mein Herz liegt in der Schweiz

Mein Herz liegt in der Schweiz
Created by: Rachael
Tracks: 13
Length: 00:58:03
Keywords 1. Switzerland
2. travel
3. good times
Created on 11/28/06 02:55pm
Level 7
Points 3333
Total visitors 111
Unique visitors 68
description:
I often made a train trip from Zurich to the south of Switzerland, Ticino, when I lived there, just so I could gaze out the window.

The train line passed through some of the most spectacular scenery I've ever seen. Like looking at a series of postcards for a few hours.

Luscious greens, misty mountains (snow capped in Winter), waterfalls, fields painted yellow with flowers in Spring, sheepys...

This is a mix of some of the songs that kept me company on those trips. I thought I would dedicate a mix to Switzerland seeing as it played a pivitol role in my life.

Criteria: must compliment scenery

tracklist

1 The Beatles : Because
Song about appreciating the smaller things in life.... it was the perfect song to listen to while watching the [...]
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Track 8 from Abbey Road
Length: 00:02:47
Year: 1969
Track Description:
Song about appreciating the smaller things in life.... it was the perfect song to listen to while watching the mountains pass.
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2 Led Zeppelin : The Battle of Evermore
The guitar in this song complimented the mountains beautifully.

The mountains reminded me of the [...]
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Track 3 from Led Zeppelin IV
Length: 00:05:52
Year: 1971
Track Description:
The guitar in this song complimented the mountains beautifully.

The mountains reminded me of the misty mountains in Lord of the Rings, so this song was just perfect for the trip.
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3 You Am I : When You Know What You Want
Tim Rogers' wavering voice kills me in this song. He's such an honest song writer.

I often think [...]
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Track 12 from Deliverance
Length: 00:04:50
Year: 2002
Track Description:
Tim Rogers' wavering voice kills me in this song. He's such an honest song writer.

I often think about how nice it would be if i knew what i wanted...
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4 Simon & Garfunkel : For Emily, whenever I may find her (Live)
Garfunkel's voice in this song is superb. And it's live! ...damn
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Track 19 from The Essential Disc 2
Length: 00:02:26
Year: 2003
Track Description:
Garfunkel's voice in this song is superb. And it's live! ...damn
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5 Eric Clapton : Lonely Stranger
More than once I made this trip when I was feeling a tad lonely or homesick, hence the relevance of this song [...]
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Track 5 from Unplugged
Length: 00:05:28
Year: 1992
Track Description:
More than once I made this trip when I was feeling a tad lonely or homesick, hence the relevance of this song to the mix.

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6 David Bowie : Lady Grinning Soul
It's the piano in this song that always drew me to it on the trip. Reminds me of a waterfall.
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Track 10 from Aladdin Sane
Length: 00:03:46
Year: 1973
Track Description:
It's the piano in this song that always drew me to it on the trip. Reminds me of a waterfall.
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7 Radiohead : Idioteque
I don't know....something about the beat in this song makes it perfect for travel.
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Track 8 from Kid A
Length: 00:05:09
Year: 2000
Track Description:
I don't know....something about the beat in this song makes it perfect for travel.
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8 The Stone Roses : Fools Gold
ditto
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Track 13 from The Stone Roses
Length: 00:04:12
Year: 1989
Track Description:
ditto
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9 Marcy Playground : Memphis
Don't hate me... It's a beautiful song. Marcy Playground only have a few of them, and this is definately one o [...]
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Track 3 from Sex and Candy Single
Length: 00:02:37
Year: 1998
Track Description:
Don't hate me... It's a beautiful song. Marcy Playground only have a few of them, and this is definately one of them.
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10 The Doors : Riders on the Storm
I remember listening to this one once when it was pouring down with rain outside and the waterfalls were overf [...]
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Track 10 from L.A. Woman
Length: 00:07:09
Year: 1971
Track Description:
I remember listening to this one once when it was pouring down with rain outside and the waterfalls were overflowing. I felt truely content.
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11 The Architects : Then She Fell
One of my best friend's boyfriend's old band. she gave me the single as i went overseas and the first time i r [...]
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Track 1 from Then She Fell
Length: 00:04:14
Year: 2002
Track Description:
One of my best friend's boyfriend's old band. she gave me the single as i went overseas and the first time i really listened to it was on one of those trips.

I still think it's a lovely tune.
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12 The Beach Boys : I can hear music
I can't express my love for this song. It's just so beautiful.

The harmonies and bells worked we [...]
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Track 29 from Sounds of Summer
Length: 00:02:39
Year: 2003
Track Description:
I can't express my love for this song. It's just so beautiful.

The harmonies and bells worked well with the scenery.
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13 The Cat Empire : All That Talking
I loved listening to the instrumental. I also find his voice in this song kinda... soothing.
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Track 13 from Self Titled
Length: 00:06:54
Year: 2003
Track Description:
I loved listening to the instrumental. I also find his voice in this song kinda... soothing.
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Level 6
Beautiful choices, esp track 10.
10/30/08 04:35pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place badge
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
A random badge for a random mix, Serious Cat is mildly amused by your mix. Congrats on third.

Serious Cat for president. 2008. Seriously.
awarded on 2007-07-14

Level 26
HOLY CRAP i miss this train trip
10/30/08 01:13am
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The Level 10 Badge
Welcome to level 10! Credibility is just a few levels away.
awarded on 2008-01-17

Level 11
Mmm my grandparents live about a half hour away from Zurich, in this little tiny pocket of Germany, and it is absolutely gorgeous there. Nice mix.
8/02/07 06:54pm
The Bronze Badge badge
The Bronze Badge
Wow, one of your mixes is doing swell in the ratings! But remember, Bob Dole did 'swell' in the primaries...
awarded on 2008-03-10

Level 11
i agree, scenery mixes are fantastic. whenever i'm on a train, i always compile a mix for the trip based upon what we pass. your tape is especially great, i must say. :)
6/25/07 12:48am
Mixtape Contest XX -- First Place badge
Mixtape Contest XX -- First Place
After the nuclear holocaust, there will be three things left: Cockroaches, Twinkees and Keith Richards.

Keith is answer key for they test of time. And Cocaine.

Congrats on first place.
awarded on 2008-03-22

Level 17
I've wanted to go to Switzerland ever since I saw Goldfinger in 6th grade. I'm jealous.
6/19/07 12:01pm
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