Well it's been a very, very long time since I posted here. Partly because no matter what I do I seem to be permanently injured and haven't run regularly for a very long time. Also I really liked the Epitonic thing, with all those free downloads and they removed the ability to download lists of tracks together. I had written a little app that downloaded the zips once a month. It was just too much work to download everything one by one. Still nowadays I am I am guessing most people have Spotify or something like that.
I just discovered the band Cobra Killer and they are so good I wanted to tell someone. They are from Berlin and they sound like Berlin makes you feel. The song Upside Down The Building is about 184bpm, or 92 how ever you want to count. Hope you don't find it too upside down of me to recomment running music, when I am not running.
Tuesday 12 August 2014
Thursday 30 May 2013
Hardcore Karaoke
I've only once done karaoke. I did a screamy riot girl version of Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On. I had fun, but I am not sure the audience was so into it. But who the fuck could do Celine Dion straight? Well if I organised a karaoke evening, I'd have to seriously think about including the following lovely songs.
As usual all tracks are freely available for download from the amazing music site Epitonic. To download the song, click on the name of the song. The band name links to the Epitonic page about the band. They all are close to 90 BPM so work for a 180 SPM (strides per minute) run.
Cracked by OFF! 89bpm
The band members have impressive resumes, that include playing in Black Flag and Circle Jerks among others. Sounds super classic although it is new, they formed in 2009, and this track is off their first album which came out in 2012, which by the way is excellent.
King Kong Brigade by OFF! 90bpm
Another one from the amazing OFF!
We're Gonna Fight by 7 Seconds 89 bpm
This is classic punk from the 80s. 7 Seconds are from Washington, D.C. A good reminder to fight to live life as you want.
Cheap Beer by FIDLAR 93 bpm
Fidlar, from L.A. California, drink cheap bear, none of this microbrewery hipster bullshit for these guys. What a fucking relief! I drink cheap wine, doesn't quite sound so cool, but I live in France.
Remedy by Hot Water Music 88bpm
From Gainsville, Florida. This track really has a good melody.
Absolute Worst by The Tired And True 93bpm
From Connecticut, but don't really sound like it. Very catchy.
As usual all tracks are freely available for download from the amazing music site Epitonic. To download the song, click on the name of the song. The band name links to the Epitonic page about the band. They all are close to 90 BPM so work for a 180 SPM (strides per minute) run.
Cracked by OFF! 89bpm
The band members have impressive resumes, that include playing in Black Flag and Circle Jerks among others. Sounds super classic although it is new, they formed in 2009, and this track is off their first album which came out in 2012, which by the way is excellent.
King Kong Brigade by OFF! 90bpm
Another one from the amazing OFF!
We're Gonna Fight by 7 Seconds 89 bpm
This is classic punk from the 80s. 7 Seconds are from Washington, D.C. A good reminder to fight to live life as you want.
Cheap Beer by FIDLAR 93 bpm
Fidlar, from L.A. California, drink cheap bear, none of this microbrewery hipster bullshit for these guys. What a fucking relief! I drink cheap wine, doesn't quite sound so cool, but I live in France.
Remedy by Hot Water Music 88bpm
From Gainsville, Florida. This track really has a good melody.
Absolute Worst by The Tired And True 93bpm
From Connecticut, but don't really sound like it. Very catchy.
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Don't Run Barefoot on Broken Glass
This list is a mix of American indie pop/rock. All tracks are freely available for download from the amazing music site Epitonic. To download the song, click on the name of the song. The band name links to the Epitonic page about the band. They all are close to 90 BPM so work for a 180 SPM (strides per minute) run.
Broken Glass by The Baptist Generals 91bpm
From Texas. this track is super pretty and melodic.
Dots on Maps by Say Hi 90bpm
Pacific northwest. Very melodic and catchy.
Sick Days by Yourself and The Air 91bpm
Chicago. A little bit more of an edge than the last two, but not much.
Lovesick Teenagers by Bear In Heaven 90bpm
Brooklyn. Hip.
Of Pressure by Mirah 94bpm
Washington State. Might be a bit fast for some, but I like this bpm. I downloaded this song many years ago, before Epitonic hibernated for several years. Its a super sweet pop song.
Universe Or Worse by Braid 90bpm
Chicago. A little more rock than pop.
Broken Glass by The Baptist Generals 91bpm
From Texas. this track is super pretty and melodic.
Dots on Maps by Say Hi 90bpm
Pacific northwest. Very melodic and catchy.
Sick Days by Yourself and The Air 91bpm
Chicago. A little bit more of an edge than the last two, but not much.
Lovesick Teenagers by Bear In Heaven 90bpm
Brooklyn. Hip.
Of Pressure by Mirah 94bpm
Washington State. Might be a bit fast for some, but I like this bpm. I downloaded this song many years ago, before Epitonic hibernated for several years. Its a super sweet pop song.
Universe Or Worse by Braid 90bpm
Chicago. A little more rock than pop.
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Stars So Pretty
This list is a mix of American pop and folk-pop. All tracks are freely available for download from the amazing music site Epitonic. To download the song, click on the name of the song. The band name links to the Epitonic page about the band. They all are close to 90 BPM so work for a 180 SPM (strides per minute) run. Enjoy spring running with some happy music.
Out In The Country by Future Hits 93bpm
Very cute song, only outdone by the cheeky band name. From San Francisco.
A Million Years by Alexander 91 bpm
Alexander is the singer from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, who has appeared in two of my other posts; here and here. Very sweet love song.
We the common by Thao and the Get Down Stay Down 90bpm
This is the same Thao from Mirah and Thao so if you like this you may want to go listen to them too.
A Movie Script Ending by Death Cab for Cutie 92bpm
Death Cab for Cutie are from Washington.
Rich Hum Of air by Shannon Wright 89bpm
Shannon Wright is from Atlanta, Georgia. I love this song, it has a sort of odd sound to it. Well her voice sort of stands out; she's intense.
Shine by The Album Leaf 92bpm
From San Diego. Instrumental, pretty.
Out In The Country by Future Hits 93bpm
Very cute song, only outdone by the cheeky band name. From San Francisco.
A Million Years by Alexander 91 bpm
Alexander is the singer from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, who has appeared in two of my other posts; here and here. Very sweet love song.
We the common by Thao and the Get Down Stay Down 90bpm
This is the same Thao from Mirah and Thao so if you like this you may want to go listen to them too.
A Movie Script Ending by Death Cab for Cutie 92bpm
Death Cab for Cutie are from Washington.
Rich Hum Of air by Shannon Wright 89bpm
Shannon Wright is from Atlanta, Georgia. I love this song, it has a sort of odd sound to it. Well her voice sort of stands out; she's intense.
Shine by The Album Leaf 92bpm
From San Diego. Instrumental, pretty.
Monday 1 April 2013
Come Run With Me
It's april and it's sunny! So lets have something happy. I have already recommended a song by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros but here's another one, Man On Fire. It's available for free download on Epitonic,
->click here<-
to start the download. I've also included a video. The video is very sweet.
"only one desire,
that's left in me,
I want the whole damn world,
come run with me".
Actually he sings "come dance with me", but I wish he sung come run with me. The BPM is a perfect 90. Genre: indie folk / americana.
PS If you like this then, the other song is here.
->click here<-
to start the download. I've also included a video. The video is very sweet.
"only one desire,
that's left in me,
I want the whole damn world,
come run with me".
Actually he sings "come dance with me", but I wish he sung come run with me. The BPM is a perfect 90. Genre: indie folk / americana.
PS If you like this then, the other song is here.
Friday 29 March 2013
ANGRY ME
Here's an angry FANTASTICALLY intelligent song by Sole. People piss me off. They piss me off too Sole and when I get too pissed off, I go running. I don't think its available yet, or I can't figure out how to download it, so I'll have to wait to run to this. Genre: rap BPM: 88. Oh and barefooters, don't you like his name?
Saturday 16 March 2013
Mixed Up
Here's another list of song from the amazing music site Epitonic. All tracks are available for free and legal download. Click on the song name to start the download, the band name to be taken to the page about the band on Epitonic. The BPM is around 90, so perfect for a 180 SPM run.
Everything on the list is American and there is no theme this month, just a mixed up list of songs I like. I've added a video when I could find one, so that you can have a listen without downloading.
No Parties by Fergus & Geronimo 87bpm
These guys are from Texas, but they sound English. This is a fun, driving, smart almost comical track. Lyrics are intelligent, or at least very timely. Genre: experimental rock.
Lasers Vs. Lizards by Blasted Canyons 92bpm
From San Francisco. Fast, hard, short. Genre: hard-rock.
Croquet by Bitch and Animal 94bpm
Bitch and Animal are, well were, signed to Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records label. I discovered them when they opened for Ani at a show in Munich, Germany in 2004. They are so adorable and funny and serious and entertaining. I was charmed. In this song I think they are taking the piss of rap songs. I fucking love that! Genre: queercore.
Cold Feet by Lost Lander 93bpm
American from the Pacific Northwest totally sound like they do, well in the folk-rock sense not the grunge sense. Sweet song, lyrics will appeal to introverts. Genre: indie-folk.
Highest Echo by Pontiak 88bpm
Pontiak are brothers from Warrenton, Virgina, USA. The track has a bit of a long intro, it really kicks in at 38secs, so might be interesting to trim. Genre: rock
The Breathing Machine by Greenhorse 87bpm
Like dark grey clouds on the horizon, this track feels like it is ushering in some gloom. They are in the L.A. scene, but according to Epitonic also have connections to London and South Africa. Genre: electronic rock. During my search for more info on this band I discovered that they did a cover of the Ellie Goulding song Lights. It is really different from the original. Even though Ellie's in the same category of stuff I don't like (Ke$ha, ...) she is a runner and so I'm allowed to like her and still be cool. Here's the video of that cover, its not runnable but worth a listen.
Everything on the list is American and there is no theme this month, just a mixed up list of songs I like. I've added a video when I could find one, so that you can have a listen without downloading.
No Parties by Fergus & Geronimo 87bpm
These guys are from Texas, but they sound English. This is a fun, driving, smart almost comical track. Lyrics are intelligent, or at least very timely. Genre: experimental rock.
Lasers Vs. Lizards by Blasted Canyons 92bpm
From San Francisco. Fast, hard, short. Genre: hard-rock.
Croquet by Bitch and Animal 94bpm
Bitch and Animal are, well were, signed to Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records label. I discovered them when they opened for Ani at a show in Munich, Germany in 2004. They are so adorable and funny and serious and entertaining. I was charmed. In this song I think they are taking the piss of rap songs. I fucking love that! Genre: queercore.
Cold Feet by Lost Lander 93bpm
American from the Pacific Northwest totally sound like they do, well in the folk-rock sense not the grunge sense. Sweet song, lyrics will appeal to introverts. Genre: indie-folk.
Highest Echo by Pontiak 88bpm
Pontiak are brothers from Warrenton, Virgina, USA. The track has a bit of a long intro, it really kicks in at 38secs, so might be interesting to trim. Genre: rock
The Breathing Machine by Greenhorse 87bpm
Like dark grey clouds on the horizon, this track feels like it is ushering in some gloom. They are in the L.A. scene, but according to Epitonic also have connections to London and South Africa. Genre: electronic rock. During my search for more info on this band I discovered that they did a cover of the Ellie Goulding song Lights. It is really different from the original. Even though Ellie's in the same category of stuff I don't like (Ke$ha, ...) she is a runner and so I'm allowed to like her and still be cool. Here's the video of that cover, its not runnable but worth a listen.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)