“For about a week there was just an empty laptop screen and I was just staring and listening to Phillip’s piece, looking like a nut case. Speaking to Londonist about his involvement, Benga admitted the remix was a challenge completely different to his previous remixes which he often ‘bangs out’ in a day: ![]() We've put together a Spotify playlist with the tenuous theme of trains and holidays for inspiration, including Kraftwerk's Trans Europe Express, The Fall's Victoria and personal favourite, The Yardbirds' Train Kept a Rollin'. ![]() Of course, if you're heading to Gatwick via any route you can soundtrack the journey with anything you desire. Nevertheless, it’s good enough as a piece of standalone music regardless of the direction. Unfortunately Espressivo doesn’t match the passing scenery on the return journey, but there are plans to roll out the Express Tracks initiative to incorporate more pieces and musicians in the future. Just add it to your MP3 player then press play as you roll out of the station. With Benga’s remix your arrival into Gatwick is greeted with ferocious drum 'n' bass.ĭon't worry, it won’t be blaring out of a PA system like some R'n'B at the back of a bus it is available as a download when you purchase a Gatwick Express ticket online – yes there’s always a commercial side to these things. There is even a key change as you go through Croydon. ![]() The departure from Victoria is swathed in Shepherd’s strings, with gentle percussion emerging as you cross Grosvenor Bridge.
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