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ot particularly signi�icant , with this track it ’ s all about memories -out mellowness that is such a feature of this band ’ s music . I in 2014 , during a summer of living in the French Alps after the ailed relationship , and it always reminds me of endless , aimless , ambles through the glorious alpine landscapes of the Haute my border collie , Finn ; just the two of us ‘ Lost in the Dream ’ to of the album on which this track features .
Alf Alderson
The Lark Ascending Ralph Vaughan Williams
Listen to a piece of music by Vaughn Williams and , even without being aware of the identity of the composer , you would instinctively know that this was written by someone from Britain . Lark Ascending is a magically evocative work , created as both a hymn to the rhythms of the English countryside and a lament that a traditional way of life was slowly disappearing . I ’ ve seen what I think is a reasonable chunk of the planet ( more than some , less than others ) but it is the British countryside that inspires me most .
Is this rampant nationalism on my behalf ? I hope not . I �ind the landscapes of Britain inspirational because this is my home . It is where I was raised . My sensibilities have been shaped by the British countryside during camping trips , weekend hikes and other events too numerous to mention . I can ’ t help but be stimulated and revel in the British landscape , to feel the need to somehow depict a tangible essence of it . You probably live somewhere else , and not unnaturally feel the same way about your own town , state or country . This is not an unhealthy state of affairs and should be celebrated . We all need a home in to which to grow and develop before , like the lark , we rise above our surroundings to observe the wider world beyond .
David Taylor
Good Day Sunshine The Beatles ( Lennon & McCartney )
I ’ m not sure how many times I ’ ve seen sunrise , but every dawn I ’ ve witnessed was a unique , never-tobe-repeated occasion . For that reason I always �ind the event both thrilling and creatively inspiring . What better way to celebrate this primal joy with a song by the Beatles at their infectious best ?
Paul McCartney ’ s anthem to the summer sun is a life-af�irming confection of thumping piano chords and energetic drum beat , regarded highly by serious music critics when it was released in 1966 . For me , this slice of pop perfection is a strong contender as the de�initive song to represent the �irst light of a new day .
David Taylor outdoor focus / autumn 2021 9