Recommend music for running?

dinneenp

Hi,
My music likes inlcude (scrolling through ipod)
arcade fire, interpol, smiths, J&MChain, aphex twin, pixies, cassius, daft punk, ramones, deus, the fall,the field, hot chip, lemonheads, nirvana, the national etc.
Does anyone have recommendations for a alt/indie/dance playlist for running/jogging/gym?

(updated thread- doesn't have to be just alt/indie music. Anything really, as long as it's not crap/boybands/mindless radio music

Cheers,
Pa.

eclectichoney

Any of the Kitsune Maison compilations imo - great stuff.

Danco

I would recommend either Tour de France or Minimum/Maximum (the live album) by Kraftwerk. The beats on these albums will fit perfectly with rythmic exercise and the music is amazing. Tour de France was written by cycling enthusiasts to sound like cycling (listen to it, it sounds like cycling!) so it's well suited to running /walking too. If you like Daft Punk I reckon you'll like Kraftwerk too.

Android 666

LCD Soundsystem 33:45. Created for Nike for working out to. Your only man.

thorbarry

get some queens of the stone age in there. you'll run faster

heebusjeebus

Android 666 wrote: »

LCD Soundsystem 33:45. Created for Nike for working out to. Your only man.

Does 45:33 actually help keep you focused? I find myself getting bored during runs and my mind wanders when listening to music, i try to stay focused by listening to talk radio instead.

If 45:33 does the trick I might try it out.

dinneenp

Android 666 wrote: »

LCD Soundsystem 33:45. Created for Nike for working out to. Your only man.

Thanks.
There's 7 Nike Original Run Series in total; didn't know about them. Will check some of them out.

From Wikipedia-
James Murphy later admitted that this was entirely a lie on his part, and that he does not actually jog. He stated that he wanted to make a long-form record like E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching and used the opportunity provided by Nike to do it

dinneenp

dinneenp wrote: »

Thanks.
There's 7 Nike Original Run Series in total; didn't know about them. Will check some of them out.

From Wikipedia-
James Murphy later admitted that this was entirely a lie on his part, and that he does not actually jog. He stated that he wanted to make a long-form record like E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching and used the opportunity provided by Nike to do it

Isn't he singing 'shame on you' in the background too?

(in relation to nike gettin children to make theiir shoes etc..)

dinneenp

thorbarry wrote: »

get some queens of the stone age in there. you'll run faster

Feel good hit of the summer- for sure.
I never really got into QOTSA to be honest.
Can you recommend some of their other songs (I have 3 of their albums) and I'll fast track to them?

pug_

dinneenp wrote: »

Feel good hit of the summer- for sure.
I never really got into QOTSA to be honest.
Can you recommend some of their other songs (I have 3 of their albums) and I'll fast track to them?

Songs for the deaf is still my favourite qotsa album. Favourite somgs on it are probably "no one knows" and "Go with the flow".

S.M.B.

The A-Trak - Running Man Nike mix is excellent too.

And Girl Talks last 2 albums if you like a good mash up of hip-hop/rock/pop and lots more.

Wouldn't really consider these alt/indie though.

AdMMM

Any of the albums by Soulwax/2 Many DJs or Girl Talk do the job for me!

dinneenp

Deleted User wrote: »

Isn't he singing 'shame on you' in the background too?

(in relation to nike gettin children to make theiir shoes etc..)

Or shame on him for doing this 'project'? probably not...

Miguel_Sanchez

Deleted User wrote: »

Isn't he singing 'shame on you' in the background too?

Or shame on you for listening to it sitting on your couch with a beer instead of going out jogging?

Nononolan

eclectichoney wrote: »

Any of the Kitsune Maison compilations imo - great stuff.

Ditto above...two bands to look out for on the compilations, Late of the Pier and Midnight Juggernauts. Not as avant garde as Aphex Twin but have enough going on in their music to keep you interested and enough toe tappers to keep you in a decent stride whilst running.

krapp

The Cars. Only joking. Television, Marquee Moon is my sprint track.

thorbarry

dinneenp wrote: »

Feel good hit of the summer- for sure.
I never really got into QOTSA to be honest.
Can you recommend some of their other songs (I have 3 of their albums) and I'll fast track to them?

Check out Rated R, that album is great. Lots of great songs on that one

rcaz

You've got Aphex Twin on there, do you have drukqs? There are some animal running tracks on that one. 54 Cymru Beats, Vorhobsn, Taking Control, Mount St. Michael and St. Michael's Mount... Richard D. James Album, I Care Because You Do, Come To Daddy EP... Aphex Twin made tons of great running tracks!

I listen to Aphex Twin, Autechre, Squarepusher, guys like that a lot when I'm running. If I'm in a guitarey mood, I'll go for heavier stuff that I'm not usually into - Misfits, Rammstein, Pantera...

red_ice

When i was running i found UNKLE to be FANTASTIC to focus on. Dont know why, but i put it down to there being so much going in some parts, and there being LOADS of texture to the music.

As far a vocals goes, new singer for each track (more or less), cant complain! Have a gander. Best album for me would be warstories.

burn my shadows
restless
Keys to the kingdom

dinneenp

It's actually very hard to narrow it down when adding.
I've been going through my itunes and am adding too much....
Cassius
daft punk
clap your hands say yeah
dan deacon
David Holmes
dEUS
Empire of the SUn
Etienne de crecy
fatboy slim
the filed
I've only gotten to F so far...

AdMMM

Ideally you'd want to beat match which is why I suggested mixes earlier because the DJ/Producer has already done it for you. You'll find yourself running at a much more consistent pace which is pretty damn important if you're running on a treadmill.

rcaz

I just had a brainwave/realised a glaring omission; Death From Above 1979!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEtBcEo7rK0

SteelyDanJalapeno

Justice - Cross

red_ice

El Pr0n wrote: »

I just had a brainwave/realised a glaring omission; Death From Above 1979!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEtBcEo7rK0

i was gonna post little girl as an example. Awesome band.

BornToRun88

a lot of U2 songs are great for running, such as Vertigo, Beautiful Day, Pride, Elevation and Sunday Bloody Sunday. They really get you in the mood. As well as this, song 2 by Blur, Hindu Times by Oasis, Shout and Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears are real good songs for running

Miguel_Sanchez

BornToRun88 wrote: »

a lot of U2 songs are great for running, such as Vertigo, Beautiful Day, Pride, Elevation and Sunday Bloody Sunday. They really get you in the mood. As well as this, song 2 by Blur, Hindu Times by Oasis, Shout and Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears are real good songs for running

U2? Beautiful Day? In the Alt/Indie forum??? :mad:

Banned.

MilanPan!c

Try Blues Traveller or The Pixies... visions of those guys will keep you motivated!





Or if your a girl, there's always the gossip

ElaElaElano

Ah I've just had me lunch

MilanPan!c

ElaElaElano wrote: »

Ah I've just had me lunch

whoops!

Feu

I'm nearly afraid to suggest something lest it be deemed not alternative enough, but i've got to, because i understand the terminal boredom of running without good music

My taste definitely leans towards indie, so when i need motivation for running, i tend to just go with some of the faster, catchier tunes from bands i already listen to from indie stuff but also that i can't believe it's not MGMT cateogry of catchy poppy electro. I tend to make playlists with a bit of both. Here's my current playlist, maybe not for everyone!


a little from column A
Ida Maria - Oh my god
Hurts - better than love
Dead Conferderate - The Rat
The Strokes esp. Is This it
Maximo Park - our velocity
The Clash - Police & thieves
Braun Reynolds - Natural Gambler
Libertines - cant stand me now
The Little Ones All of Sing Song
White Rabbits - percussion gun
New York Dolls - Trash
Miike Snow - animal
Fratellis - dont shoot me!
The answering machine - lightbulbs
Islands - rough gem
Moloko - time is now
Janelle Monae - tightrope so catchy!
Mr Little Jeans - Angel
The High Fives - Duracell
The Drums - lets go surfing
Dr Alban - Sing Hallelujah [not sure this is indie, but it's a cracker!]
Guillemots - trains to brazil
Patrick Wolf - THe magic position
Phoenix: more United and It's never been like that albums. Esp United it's quite dancey, and you could listen to the whole thing right through
HOT Chip - mentioned by OP - don't you listen to them when you're runnin?
Amadou et Mariam
The Who
Vampire Weekend
The Flaws
Dan Deacon - as mentioned above

A little from column B
Alphabeat - fascination
so empire of the sun - as mentioned above
Matt & Kim - daylight
Ladyhawke - anything
Harlem Shakes - strictly game
hockey - too fake
Temper Trap - Sweet disposition obviously
Wolf Gang - Nightflying
US Royalty - keep it cool
Bears Repeating - Go Kid Go
Yes Giantess - Tuff n stuff
Official Secrets Act - So tomorrow
Cymbals eat Guitars - and the hazy sea

and a new personal favourite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeBPV2k833o

I'm new to the forum, so advanced sorry if it's not alt/indie enough

MyLifeInClay

Four that I like to run to are.

Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert
Silver Jews - Tanglewood Numbers
Tegan And Sara - The Con
Cornershop - Handcream For A Generation

ColmDawson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KeplwDwEB4

NeuroticMonkey

Apologies in advance if these aren't indie enough but currently on my running playlist...
Florence & the Machine - Drumming song, Howl
Slagmalsklubben - His Morning Promenade
The Flaws - 1981, Sixteen, Idolise
E.L.O - Mr. Blue Sky
The Cranberries - Zombie, Linger
Audioslave - Be Yourself
Chris Rea - Road to Hell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads will Roll
Ash - Girl from Mars
M.J.. - Beat it (guilty as charged!)

etc.....

Happy running!

fergywergy

Kasabian--Shoot the Runner

Doc

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

hyperbaby

i was listening to The National - Alligator last night when i was out running.
Mind you it was the first time running with earphones so i didn't really mind what i was listening too....

pokingiris

daft punk - harder better faster stronger. For any occassion ass kicking attitude is needed

Orando Broom

Bloc Party Modern Love, Plans and Two More Years.

Interpol Evil

Guided By Voices - Chasing Heather Crazy

Foo Fighters Wheels

Maximo Park Apply Some Pressure

Jurassic 5 Concrete Schoolyard

Killers all These Thigns I've done

Kings of Leon Use Somebody

Handsome Furs I'm confused

Wolf Parade Pobodys Nerfect

Jawbreaker fireman or Chemistry

The Thermals Here's Your Future And a Pillar of Salt.

JON93

Bloc Party - Helicopter
QOTSA - No One Knows
Prodigy - Omen
Pendulum - Watercolour
RATM - Bulls On Parade
Slipknot - Before I Forget
Spencer Davis Group - Keep on Running

bantics

pendulum are deadly to keep you going, propane nightmares is great for the last push when you need to break triumphantly through a wall of tiredness with a last bitta sprint!
patrick wolf the magic position is a good one to calm down to and feel good about how great you are for completing a run
boys noize
shy child
bloody beetroots

Paperhouse

Neu! probably.

ShaneU

Calvin Harris's first album

RichTea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVOjBREQg0E

Peter Fox - Alles Neu (Instrumental)

Absolutely epic song for running to. You can thank me later.

Slogger Jogger

A lot of stuff by:-
Weezer
Depeche Mode
Metallica
Pendulum (picked up their 2008 CD for 6 quid in the HMV sale - a bargain)
QofSA
Foos
early Thin Lizzy

Star Bingo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wE5i4chtos

seachto7

If you need some adrenalin, anything by Pantera or Slipknot. If you want long songs, something by Built to Spill...

HavingCrack

Bloc Party, Foals, We Are Scientists, Death From Above 1979, Daft Punk, Digitalism, Avenge Sevenfold, The Killers....lots and lots of stuff by these lads usually works for me.

Even though its not alternative-"Clubbed to Death" by Rob Dougan-now THAT is a running song :eek:.

smokedeels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mef5TfA8fJE

whoa, slow down OP.