But by way of compensation, I have just solved one of the greatest mysteries in the universe!
In a local garden centre recently, I was sure I heard them playing a piece of music I recognised. In fact the same music I'd also thought I'd heard in B&Q and a number of other places. Unlikely though, I always thought, due to the obscurity of the track. Listening to the album this afternoon I realised it was Matthew - The Man from The Book of Kells by the wonderful Iona. My favourite Celtic-prog-folk-jazz-rock Christian band! Who have a new album out. (I even have the same Fernandes Dragonfly sustainer as Dave their guitarist.)
So after a bit of googling, it turns out that Dunelm Mill, B&Q, Wilko, McDonalds, Meadowhall, Kwik Save, Food Giant, Carphone Warehouse, and many more chains often play this Christian music in their stores. Possibly more than many other tracks. As far as I can gather it's because this is a default track on the music software that they use. Possibly one that gets played when there is a system error - like another track that was selected somewhere isn't available locally. Like when the Internet connection is down. So the more copper cable that gets stolen, the more Christian music gets played throughout the land! Rejoice!
Colossians 3:16 (NLT)
Selfishly, I'm glad that your sabbatical is nearly over. Before you began you were worried about not having enough to do and getting bored but now you don't want it to end so I take it that you have found sufficient to fill your time.
ReplyDeleteLike the idea that Christian music is taking over the airwaves.
Ha ha-ha ha ha!! I suppose this is probably genetics but I noticed the same track playing in all those places too - but I never guessed it was Iona! How bizarre to even notice that in the first place.
ReplyDeleteI'd thought it was Iona for years - but thought that would be just too unlikely!
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