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It's Canadian federal election day — a celebration of democracy, chilly morning lineups, and the undeniable satisfaction of scratching that pencil across the ballot. Whether you’re proudly wearing your “I Voted” sticker or stress-snacking through the results, the right music makes everything better.
Here’s your election day playlist, proudly non-American — and proudly a little extra Canadian:
1. Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
The ultimate music for a heroic, world-changing moment — or at least for feeling like your single vote just tipped the scales.
2. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges – Symphony No. 1
Elegant, exciting, and wildly underrated, just like some of today’s surprise election-night candidates.
3. Claude Debussy – Arabesque No. 1
Need a quick zen moment before diving into the chaos of election night? Debussy’s flowing piano lines feel like a deep breath in music form.
4. Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria
Vote. Rejoice. Crank Vivaldi’s Gloria and bask in that civic pride.
5. Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 "Heroic"
Perfect for your post-voting strut. (You earned a dramatic soundtrack today.)
6. Jean Sibelius – Finlandia
For when the news coverage gets really serious and you start contemplating the meaning of it all.
7. Maurice Ravel – Boléro
Results coming in painfully slow? Boléro understands. Build...build...build...explode.
8. Vive la Canadienne – Traditional
An old French-Canadian folk anthem that basically says "Long live the Canadian woman!" Play it loud and proud, for all the folks making history at the polls today.
9. "Hockey Night in Canada Theme" – Dolores Claman
Is it a classical masterpiece? No.
Is it instantly recognizable and enough to stir deep, maple-syrup-thick patriotism? Absolutely.
Plus, flipping on election coverage feels a little like tuning into a national championship anyway.
10. Richard Wagner – Ride of the Valkyries
Feeling the chaos mount as results flood in? Nothing captures wild, barely controlled mayhem like Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries. Strap in.
Moral of the story:
Go vote. Blast some tunes. Hug a beaver (optional). Eat a Nanaimo bar (not optional). And remember: every ballot cast is a standing ovation for democracy!