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Friday, January 22, 2010

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz A Request for Dave Segal

Posted by Brendan Kiley on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 2:33 PM

I was jogging this morning (like I very, very occasionally do), and thought: "Dave Segal knows a lot about music. He also knows a lot about running. What would Dave Segal recommend for running music?"

And then: "I wonder if I should ask him for two lists—his favorite running music, and running music for people who like chord progressions and lyrics. Because those lists might not be very similar."

So, Dave Segal—challenge!

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I'm not Dave, but...
...I have a (possibly helpful) opinion on the matter. My two favorite records to run to are Antidotes by Foals and Music for Men by Gossip. I also like Manners by Passion Pit. I tend towards up-tempo, crunchy electro stuff for the physical motivation. Les Savy Fav is good for a punk/rock fit. Recently I've listened to Seek Magic by Memory Tapes quite a bit.

Others that I've run a lot to: Crystal Castles s/t, Cross by Justice, and Dan Deacon's Bromst.

Posted by lordbison

on January 22, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Soulwax's Nite Versions is an unfuckwithable running album. I have yet to find anything that tops it. It even has (some) chord changes and lyrics.

Posted by Eric Grandy on January 22, 2010 at 3:56 PM

I will work on this over the weekend, Brendan. I need to jog my memory a bit.

Posted by Dave Segal on January 22, 2010 at 5:32 PM

lordbison's Bromst recommendation is sound.

Posted by Dave Segal on January 22, 2010 at 5:33 PM

I've always preferred no music. Just my own breaths. It's calming.

Posted by Dean Fawkes

on January 22, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Bromst rewards near-infinite listens.

Posted by Jason Baxter on January 22, 2010 at 9:15 PM

@6: Asymptotal workout

Posted by Eric Grandy on January 22, 2010 at 9:25 PM

Running to Irene Cara's "Fame" is really fun and cheesily motivational. Try it, I swear it makes you run faster and harder.

Also, "Girls Night Out" by the Knife and "Destroy Everything You Touch" by Ladytron. Or any of the Dandy Warhols hits, especially "Everyday Should be a Holiday."

Good post. I'm always looking for new music to work out to, since I hate doing it so much.

Posted by not Dave Segal on January 23, 2010 at 12:01 PM

"Is It Love You're After" by Rose Royce. People will laugh at you when you start doing high-jumps and shooting pretend laser beams, but it's great for your core.

Posted by Explorer on January 23, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Have you tried these sites? You can make your own mix based on target heart rate.

http://runningmusicmix.com
http://jogtunes.com/

Also "You're the best around". Best running song.

Posted by noname on January 23, 2010 at 6:18 PM

Black Flag's "First Four Years" and "Damaged" are my go-to soundtracks for the treadmill.

Posted by J. Burns on January 24, 2010 at 8:30 PM

I've actually found that "Midnight Boom" by The Kills provides the perfect indoor treadmill soundtrack...it has a nice build-up/wind-down ratio, it keeps you interested enough to take your mind off your running, but not so focused on the music that you lose track of what you're doing, and it's almost exactly 32 minutes long.

Posted by j.lee on January 24, 2010 at 11:34 PM