Classical Connection

http://www.classicalconnect.com/Piano_Music/Sviridov/Valse/2653

     Valse, by Mikayel Gabrielyan is a good accompanying piece to the book, Around the World in 80 Days.  It gives a sense of an old time nickelodeon, which is something the book makes me think of. The tone of the song lends itself to Verne's writing in this sense. The song sounds adventuresome, which goes well with the frantic rush around the world depicted in the book. However, parts of the song such as the beginning, are very measured and calm. This relates to the nature of the main character, Phileas Fogg, who keeps his cold composure despite the stressful challenges of navigating around the world.