Narration for an epic voyage is a given. Musical works play loud within one's mind but none can compare to an ipod with some gargantuan diamond encrusted headphones that are way, way ahead of their time.
Jon Gomm's Everything
This song embodies the sentiment of the second letter home. Gomm's musical work defines the meaning of going all in. This voyage is Everything to Walton. His search for sailors, boat, and supplies will but more than just his wallet at risk; the place he is going could (and probably will) kill him. However, Walton would have this on his ipod to remind him of his investment (and hopefully the reward).
John Butler's Ocean
The harsh environment of the North Pole is as unrelenting as the tear-jerking-heart-stings-pulling-awesome-part of this song. Butler's fingers break into a fury at about the five minute mark. The unmerciful wind whips the side of Walton's boat just as Butler's hand make sweet music to one's ears; without fatigue. But, Walton would use this song as an escape form this howling wind outside. As the wind strikes the bow, Walton tunes into the Ocean and escapes into a world filled with warm emotion. Even on the coldest and most hellish of nights, Ocean will sooth Walton's soul, and envelope the adventurer in warm embrace.
Otis Redding (Sittin' on) The Dock of a Bay
As Walton sits and speaks to the man that boarded the ship, I envision the two chaps sitting on a bench within the ship sharing a cup of 'joe/tea with each other. The pair is passing time the same way mankind has for centuries; story telling. This song would be playing in the background from Walton's ihome super deluxe due to its bright and conversation starting qualities. Walton would enjoy the tune and warm up to the traveler. (The pair would eventually become the best of friends and open a martini bar in Ecuador because of the low cost of living.)
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