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Aug 23, 2014 - 2:52 PM
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Timmer
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First of all, I don't go to the gym anymore, and haven't in a couple of years. I've become fat and useless. But back when I did, I only listened to whatever music they played on the speakers. Feels uncomfortable to wear earplugs when you're working out. If I HAD listened to any music, it would not be film music, however. Most likely some hardhitting psytrance or maybe hard rock, like Rammstein. In the event I WOULD pick some film music, however, I agree on stuff like Di Cola's ROCKY IV (at least some of the tracks). Or the Clayton/Mullen remix of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Etc.
But in general, film music is too dynamic in range and styles and moods and tempo to be useful in such a setting, IMO.
Me and you both Thor. But then, I realise I'm talking about weight training. If I went jogging there's loads of film music I'd be happy to listen to. ( I'd be quite happy with Francis list )
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I created a nearly 5 hour playlist of Giacchino's music for Medal of Honor from LLLR's box set. I've found this to be a somewhat consistent and energetic set of music that I can hear sufficiently doing workout activities. IMO, most Giacchino albums seem to have less dynamic range than those from, say, Williams and Goldsmith I think due to how the albums are orchestrated and recorded.
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It's really odd that you will listen to music during work-out that you wouldn't think about (as others have written about): when I signed up about a year ago, I started my work-out with my usual mix of traditional pop/jazz (usually a Sinatra album would be on the playlist). If that weren't strange enough (I mean, who takes Sinatra to the gym?) I found it much more pleasing to listen to soundtracks during work-out. Most of the time a John Barry score will make the run. I also found some classical pieces like "Rhapsody In Blue" or "Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini" (as featured in "Somewhere In Time") particularly fitting. Odd...
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It's really odd that you will listen to music during work-out that you wouldn't think about (as others have written about): when I signed up about a year ago, I started my work-out with my usual mix of traditional pop/jazz (usually a Sinatra album would be on the playlist). If that weren't strange enough (I mean, who takes Sinatra to the gym?) I found it much more pleasing to listen to soundtracks during work-out. Most of the time a John Barry score will make the run. I also found some classical pieces like "Rhapsody In Blue" or "Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini" (as featured in "Somewhere In Time") particularly fitting. Odd...
It's basically because there are cinematic cliches for montage scenes of exercise that make sense rhythmically FOR THE AUDIENCE but are meaningless for anyone actually DOING the exercise.
In weights exercises for example, you're probably either using high weight low-rep sets for mass building, or lower weight high-rep sets for power and toning. For the former, you might have sets of only five reps, for the latter, maybe as many as twelve. So you need music with a long, slow rhythm for a smooth press and descent but only for five to twelve times. 'Hardly worth it! Any other rhythm would prove distracting and subliminally even irritating.
Even on jogging, it can be rhythmically at cross purposes.
The best gyms are as silent as libraries and that's as it should be. Most people who use gyms will vouch for this. For rests between sets relaxing stuff would be needed. It's not like in the movies.
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Aug 24, 2014 - 6:20 PM
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Spencer
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Longtime listener, first time caller...
For my money, BIM BAM SMASH from Bourne Supremacy by John Powell cannot be beat.
I also like:
THE TRUCK (Silvestri, Predator)
THE AVENGERS (Silvestri, The Avengers)
RAIDERS MARCH (Williams, Raiders of the Lost Ark)
C.L.U. (Daft Punk, Tron: Legacy)
H-1 RACER PLANE (Shore, The Aviator)
SAMMATH NAUR -Alternate- (Shore, Lord of The Rings Return of the King as found on the Rarities album).
SUMMON THE WORMS (Tyler, Children of Dune)
I run about 50 miles a week and these tunes are in pretty constant rotation on my iPod. Hope it helps.
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That's easy: the amazing Ice Chase from Goldsmith's Chain Reaction.
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Aug 25, 2014 - 8:35 AM
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mstrox
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CJTR82/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use these headphones. They have flexible rubber earhooks which keep them attached but don't hurt my ears (plastic clips tend to irritate me). I run a lot and sweat even more, so I tend to have to replace them once, maybe twice a year, but that's okay because they're cheap - I'd ruin the same number of expensive headphones.
I understand people using music jogging (though if there's traffic around that's not a great idea)
I don't worry too much about running on the road with them - just run on the correct side of the road, check your shoulders before making any unpredictable moves (moving into the road to get around parked cars, crossing street, etc). I deal with some higher-traffic areas, but basically deal with the suburbs/small town running, so if you live in a bigger/more trafficky area you may have issues. Either way, you're likely going 10 mph or less, which is really a crawl when it comes down to it.
I know people who wear headphones while cycling, and that, to me, seems truly dangerous - since you're likely to reach speeds double to triple what you would reach while running even on a flat surface, let alone downhills. Makes you easier to miss when drivers are looking, gives them less time to react to you. Plus drivers tend not to respect cyclists' space anyway.
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GYMKATA by Alf Kabiljo !
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Aug 27, 2014 - 2:14 AM
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darthbrett
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When I do my heavy weight-lifting, I only listen to songs, not film music. Sorry, but only songs help me do dumbbell presses or leg presses.
However, when running on the treadmill I like both.
A lot of my music of choice while running is Zimmer's work. Any action cue of his tends to get me pumped up and helps keep me motivated. I started recently running over 6 miles in less than an hour and the Man of Steel, Inception and Dark Knight trilogy, and PotC saga cues helped keep my pace. Take in mind, only action cues where the tempo was fast or the music ispowerful.
Rocky, Rocky III & Rocky IV do indeed have some awesome cues for cycling, running or any cardio stuff.
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Aug 27, 2014 - 2:13 PM
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Porkins
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When I do my heavy weight-lifting, I only listen to songs, not film music. Sorry, but only songs help me do dumbbell presses or leg presses.
However, when running on the treadmill I like both.
A lot of my music of choice while running is Zimmer's work. Any action cue of his tends to get me pumped up and helps keep me motivated. I started recently running over 6 miles in less than an hour and the Man of Steel, Inception and Dark Knight trilogy, and PotC saga cues helped keep my pace. Take in mind, only action cues where the tempo was fast or the music ispowerful.
Rocky, Rocky III & Rocky IV do indeed have some awesome cues for cycling, running or any cardio stuff.
I agree with only songs while weight-lifting. I usually listen to hard rock/metal or punk while lifting, although I have to say that I do use "The Death of Rexor" from Conan the Barbarian when attempting a new personal record for a lift.
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Fill every moment with music. Or with noise. Get rid of the silences.
That's like some dystopia.
iPods are the answer to all issues regarding quiet in a gym.
All issues? What about the constant distraction of music hitting you right in the centre of the brain when you're trying to concentrate?
One can "mentally" adjust to almost any rhythm. Pacing and form and breathing in time with music -- not merely on beat but adjusting to it -- is quite simple and rewarding.
Without losing sight of what I'm trying to accomplish, I can both immerse myself into my music and maintain a pace that is efficient for each exercise. I never require "breathers" in between exercises where the music is shut off.
You can't 'mentally adjust' rhythm to weights exercises if you're trying at full capacity. The exercise dictates the rhythm, not the other way round. You KNOW that.
There ought to be a meditational aspect to this stuff. Some people hate their own silences.
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Aug 28, 2014 - 9:33 AM
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TxIrish
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So I'm planning to go back to the gym in two weeks time and I was wondering if anybody listens to film music while working out and if so do they have any playlists/albums that they could recommend? Outside a lot of Hans Zimmer/RC scores I can't really think of any music bar futile escape from Aliens
Thanks for posting this! I almost posted the same question the same day! When I go to our fitness center, I usually play basketball by myself for a while (running the court full length and doing layups) to get the blood flowing, and then often do a core workout, and I recently pulled out my 'old' tiny .mp3 player and loaded it up with Poledouris, Powell's Bourne music, Barry & Arnold 007 music, some Goldsmith, Zimmer, etc. I was going to post and ask for other suggestions, so thanks for beating me to it!
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