Chrome Posted April 14, 2004 Report Posted April 14, 2004 Thank god for Norah! Don’t play this music while driving Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ tops listThe Associated Press Updated: 2:41 p.m. ET April 14, 2004LONDON - When Richard Wagner composed his powerful “Ride of the Valkyries” in the 1850s, he surely wasn’t thinking of any danger he was posing to 21st-century motorists. Britain’s RAC Foundation for Motoring on Wednesday named the strident classical piece the No. 1 tune not to play while driving, based on research it says shows loud music can cause accidents. The “Dies Irae” from Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem” was also considered a no-no. The top-five list of tunes to avoid while behind the wheel was rounded out by three modern songs — “Firestarter” by the Prodigy, “Red Alert” by Basement Jaxx and “Insomnia” by Faithless. To help music-loving motorists, the foundation also provided a top-five list of songs that may safely be played while driving, “albeit quietly.” Norah Jones’ smash hit “Come Away with Me” was deemed calm enough, as was “Mad World” by Gary Jules. Other songs on the safe list were “Another Day” by R&B singer Lemar, “Too Lost in You” by girl group The Sugababes and “Breathe Easy” by boy band Blue. It’s not the first time the RAC Foundation has warned of the dangers of driving with Wagner. “Ride of the Valkyries” topped the RAC Foundation list of dangerous songs two years ago, when the issue was the peril of fast tempos. Verdi’s “Dies Irae” was No. 3 on that list. © 2004 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted April 14, 2004 Report Posted April 14, 2004 The ones that always did me in were "Bad Motorscooter" (by Montrose, if I remember right) and anything from Deep Purple's Machine Head. Darn those 70s and them muscle cars!! Quote
7/4 Posted April 14, 2004 Report Posted April 14, 2004 The ones that always did me in were "Bad Motorscooter" (by Montrose, if I remember right) and anything from Deep Purple's Machine Head. Darn those 70s and them muscle cars!! Oh yez, Montrose. Too bad they didn't remaster that sucker when they transfered it to CD. Rock the Nation! I still can't understand why it was such a hit, around here it was constantly on the radio (NYC), yet seems totally forgotten in the big picture. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted April 14, 2004 Report Posted April 14, 2004 I have a tape of 'Flight of the Bumble Bee' on a loop for when I need to drive somewhere fast. Quote
LAL Posted April 15, 2004 Report Posted April 15, 2004 I woulda thought Deep Purple's "Highway Star" or "Speed King" or Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild" would have done the trick, or any of that headbanging Metal music. Quote
JSngry Posted April 15, 2004 Report Posted April 15, 2004 I saw Norah a few weeks ago in Plano, and she was driving a VW Passat while talking on a cell phone. So, I don't think she deserves a place on any list dealing with safe driving. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted April 15, 2004 Report Posted April 15, 2004 I saw Norah a few weeks ago in Plano, and she was driving a VW Passat while talking on a cell phone. And so the backlash begins! Damn you scandalmongers... Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted April 15, 2004 Report Posted April 15, 2004 (edited) Gets me there in half the time!!! EDIT: And you'd better get the FUCK out of my way too!!!! -- when I've got this particular disc going, and it's cranked!!! Edited April 15, 2004 by Rooster_Ties Quote
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