One of the assignments for the Italian jaunt is to bring along a mixed tape. Well, *a* mixed tape is turning into 5 or 6. I was not really into music as a kid/teen (or, rather, I was, but into 50s and classical music, so mixed tapes - not so much). I haven't made a mixed tape, I think, since my sister's wedding - and she is now the mother of 3, so...
Already I have going:
One CD containing my favorite covers of all time (cleverly titled "My Favorite Covers");
"Tuscan Morning" containing Italian classical music - primarily Palestrina (on the recommendation of the music-wise and well-traveled M. Lee) mixed in with 'classical' music from the soundtracks of movies set in Italy (see the Yo-Yo Ma above). Also that one has the meditation from Thais, which is a stretch, but I'm running with the tenuous 'Roman occupied Egypt' link to Italy to sneak it in;
"By the Pool" containing every cheesy pop song I've ever loved. In my head I think of it as the 'Step away from the Hanson' CD. However, I have not, in fact, stepped away from the Hanson; and
"Sour Cocktails" containing only depressing or cynical ballads. Peggy Lee singing "Is That All There Is" naturally kicks that one off.
Clearly, I am having more fun with this than is really good for me.
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