Best Getting Sweaty Album in the World Ever II + Anthony Kiedis Sighted.
THought I'd write a random post as I've been neglecting the blog.
Ok, I'm giving in. I'm getting an iPod, or similar generic MP3 player.
I've never had a regular 'portable music device' since my Walkman (which I miss I must admit). I did use my PSP for a while but after watching how excruciatingly geeky guys on the tube look playing it, I thought it'd be better to stick to reading Derren Brown/Ray Mears/How To Stop Being a Nerd and Score with Hot Babes books. Any of which look so much better than the frowning, tongue-biting "I'm so going make the next level before Picadilly, I'm frickin amazing" look.
The main purpose of searching to this new toy is I'm actually going to the gym more and can't stand the eurovision reject soundtrack. As soon as I hear it my chest goes tight, neck feels stiff and I get palputations before I start excercising. Don't get me wrong, some of the videos for that kinda stuff are great. Usually involving scantily clad females doing stuff. Benny Benassi's MOS Satisfaction (it's rude stuff) video is probably the best example. Everyone I spoke to who'd seen the video couldn't remember how the track went. Strange that.
Anyhow, this got me thinking about playlists n such. I was thinking what would be a good grrrrrr workout soundtrack. Then I thought, why do I have to think for myself when there's the internet. Was wondering if there were any suggestions? I'm aiming for it to be as varied as possible regarding genre and style, but the one running theme being it makes you a bit grrrrrr for running and lifting heavy stuff. Imagine the montage scenes from Rocky or The Karate Kid, or Team America and you'll get the idea. :-)
So far I've got:
| Ain't No Heaven | Champion |
| Mama Say Knock You Out | LL Cool J |
| The Number Song | DJ Shadow |
| Cochise | Audioslave |
| Sabotage | Beastie Boys |
| Killing in the Name Of | Rage Against the Machine |
| Higher State of Conciousness | Josh Wink |
| Posion | The Prodigy |
| We Have Explosives | Future Sound Of London |
| Whole Lotta Love | Led Zepellin |
| Slow Hands | Interpol |
| Nightrain | Guns n Roses |
Just got a phonecall to tell me Anthony Kiedis has been seen in Camden this afternoon. Oooooh.
Probably one of the few parts of London where he'd look totally normal and not be recognised, even if he was wearing nothing but a sock over his tackle. They're playing on Saturday so that would make sense. My bro is coming down to London to watch em so will try and get some quality time in consisting of beer and noodles.
I will now spend the rest of the afternoon dodging missiles fired by my co-workers USB controlled rocket launcher. (*sigh*) I'm only annoyed because I want one too. Maybe I could get a remote controlled tank or something.
Ooh, I've just found one that fired 20 feet and has a camera on it. Ha! I'm guessing this is how an arms race starts. By november they'll be sandbags and seachlights around our desks.
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My "pump up" song on my Nike + running is Silverchair's "The Lever" and last week it was Interpol's "Not Even Jail" but I've just found a box full of cd's that I need to rip so that may change
Try Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, featured in the film Excalibre and the old Old Spice aftershave ads (It's the mark of a man.) Failing that how about The Banana Splits theme tune. Should get you jumping about a bit!
Rich, (R&G)
Ps pls take a listen to our songs you haven't visited our Vox yet.
Here's a tip (and I defy any guy to deny this). Watch a Rocky movie - then go down the gym. Who doesn't get all fired up after watching Rocky films? (come on - admit it - you do! NO? Oh well, just me then!)
PS. I vaguely remember what a gym is - can anyone jog my memory?
Good choice none the less though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Kg_w-0y_w
The larger iPods are just laptop hard-drives with some bits bolted on. For gyms and stuff you want solid state (flash) memory.
The nano's are nice. They play videos.
I use my N95 8GB.
Ok..... Too geeky now....!
These are amazing, and they're super cheap.
...More new songs and new versions of old songs in less than two weeks, hopefully! Any progress on the video of that End of Camden gig we did?
Hope you're okay,
Dan x x x
but yeah, you want something with flash memory...if you go with an apple product you can pick any ipod save the Classic. A lot of people like the Shuffles 1) because they're inexpensive and 2) the just clip on to your shirt and stay out of the way.
I think you can't beat a bit of 80s power rock for working out. The aforementioned montage a la Rocky or Top Gun (which has to be the most unintentionally homoerotic film evar) is a great way to push that pedal to the metal.
I'd recommend any of the following:
Mighty Wings – Cheap Trick (TOP GUN)
Indiana Jones Theme – John Williams
Playing With The Boys – Kenny Loggins (TOP GUN)
Win In The End – Mark Safan (TEEN WOLF)
and of course:
Fight To Survive – Stan Bush (BLOODSPORT)
:) Enjoy!
no m.i.a.?
hmmm the days of the walkman...listenin to Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince. Those were great times!
Was a good summer. :-)
Well, I don't know what you would think but based upon my own experience, I would suggest you get what I have. I''ve had a 4gig Dell pocket Dj since mid 2005,(way before nano came out) holds about 2500+ tunes and it is still alive and kickin'. It will play anything pretty much from, mp3's to avis to bootlegs on weird file formats..and the software it comes with is really simple to use..
I'm not so sure I am going to get an ipod..I've heard they are stylish but not very durable..so I'm hanging on to this one till it passes on..
Just a suggestion!
xxx and ooo
Roni