Need tunes for running...

[DNW]

Lately I've started to run again. I need some dance tunes that I can run to. What are you guys listening to when you run? I usually lift weight to old Metallica tunes, but unfortunately I can't run to "Enter Sandman."

 

[jkennett]

I run on the street, and do not wear headphones due to safety concerns. So... I basically just think about life when I run. I realise that doesn't really answer the question of yours. If I were running on a treadmill, I might listen to Blur's Song #2, Local H's Copasetic, Helmet?, Animal Collective's The Purple Bottle, old punk like Black Flag.

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

I usually lift weight to old Metallica tunes, but unfortunately I can't run to "Enter Sandman."
Why not? What are you looking for in something different? More tempo, different style, people of color?

 

[Tokyo Slim]

and of course

 

[California Dreamer]

I used to have a running playlist. One of my favs on it was Pulp's Common People. It has frequent uptempo shifts that got me working harder.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

and of course



Yeah, precisely.

 

[cldpsu]

I don't know about calling it "dancy", but rather electronic or IDM: Amon tobin, Aphex Twin, Daft punk... chemical brothers always works.

Aphex twin: Windowlicker
daft punk: Harder, better, faster, stronger/Short circuit
Chemical brothers: Galvanize/ Block rockin' beats

 

[kever]

Originally Posted by cldpsu

I don't know about calling it "dancy", but rather electronic or IDM: Amon tobin, Aphex Twin, Daft punk... chemical brothers always works. Aphex twin: Windowlicker daft punk: Harder, better, faster, stronger/Short circuit Chemical brothers: Galvanize/ Block rockin' beats
Great recommendations! Windowlicker is such an addictively strange song. Here are some off the top of my head that I would listen to when jogging. They are similar in genre for the most part to CLDPSU's suggestions. Peter, Bjorn and John - Young Folks (the wizard's sleeve remix) Simian mobile disco - it's the beat Simian mobile disco - **** & acid MIA - bamboo banger Chemical brothers - do it again

 

[cldpsu]

Have you seen the video to windowlicker? Or even worse... Rubber Johnny. Look that up if you haven't. It's disturbing haha. Video done by Chris Cunningham. A strange strange man

 

[feynmix]

here is some of my running music playlist:

the way I are - keri hilson and timbaland
stronger - kanye
world hold on - bob sinclair
can't get you outta my head -kylie minogue
extreme ways - moby
lose yourself - eminem
...let me know if you need more.

 

[kever]

Originally Posted by cldpsu

Have you seen the video to windowlicker? Or even worse... Rubber Johnny. Look that up if you haven't. It's disturbing haha. Video done by Chris Cunningham. A strange strange man

I have seen windowlicker, and I just youtubed Rubber Johnny. Windowlicker is strange in the sense that its so wrong and you want to keep looking, but don't at the same time. His dancing was priceless, and I can't help but laugh when I watch it. Rubber Johnny is pretty creative I thought. Strange as hell, but I liked it for some reason. I find a strange humor in his videos.

Aaaaaand back to running music..

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by rambo

Why not? What are you looking for in something different? More tempo, different style, people of color?

Yeah, I need something with a faster tempo. I've been listening to Amber's remixes quite a bit. Something along the line of "Yes" would be cool.

I know, I know, it's cheesy 90s club music, but it works for me.

 

[Monkey]

Gonna Fly Now - Rocky Theme song

I play that when I run up the stairs to the gym.

 

[cpmac7]

it all matters what kind of music you like.... for me you cant go wrong with the Roots.

 

[Kent Wang]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

Yeah, I need something with a faster tempo. I've been listening to Amber's remixes quite a bit. Something along the line of "Yes" would be cool.
How fast? How about 145-155 bpm psychedelic trance? Try Ocelot - 9 Lives and Alien FM2.