This is the week for the alternative genre at JogTunes. My latest episode (#17) accentuates the alternative with more that the usual tunes of that ilk. Check it out in iTunes or on my podcast site's home page.
After the holidays, downloads of the podcast accelerated to a whopping 4600 per month. I guess everyone's resolved to stay in shape this year.
Alternative's the word on JogTunes.com. I listed tunes by Silverstein and Ween with BPMs from 150 to 160 for some easy-going fun runs and other workouts. Other new bands on the list are Slipknot, The Gap Band, and Bullet for My Valentine. I also added 2 more tunes by Angels and Airwaves from their latest album, I-Empire.
Thanks go to jparkerc and mcdunn34 from the Runner's World Discussion Group, Best Running Playlist EVER, for their suggestions of the Silverstein and The Gap Band tunes respectively.
Peter's pick is The Illusionist by Scar Symmetry. This is one hard driving metal tune that's sure to motivate the laziest runner. Please check out Peter's great comment on this tune on his website. When you go there, scroll down to tune #44.
Don't forget, all of the music, podcasts, and playlists can be used for indoor cycling, aquarunning, stairmaster, elliptical, and even minitrampoline. If you have waterproof audio gear (e.g. http://h2oaudio.com/products.php), try the tunes for swimming.
I'm working on an upgrade of the JogTunes Group's set of websites. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Please send them to comment at jogtunes.com.
And, by the way, I put a Donate button on the podcast site, jogtunesindie.com. Please consider supporting my efforts to promote working out to the exact beat of great music and indie artists. You don't need a PayPal account to use their service. If you're interested, I do get affiliate marketing commissions for tunes that are purchased via links from my websites. That's the good news. The bad news is that Apple only pays 5 cents per tune. Granted, the small income from commissions helps a little, but considering the time I spend, it's minimal.
Meanwhile, best of ruuning.
Dr. Bob
This is the associated blog for JogTunes.com, a song, playlist, and podcast resource for runners, indoor cyclists, and other fitness enthusiasts who like to work out to the beat of their music.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
New Running Music by Josh Kelley, Patti Smith, Kate Nash, and More
Hi BPM runners, cyclists, and other BPM exercisers!
Here's an update on the latest listings at JogTunes.com:
I'm grateful for Josh Kelley's new album, Special Company. It's got a bunch of BPM-walking and running tunes. I posted 4 great runnable tunes from the album. The BPM range is 142 to 175.
The iTunes Music Store is featuring an iTunes Originals album by Patti Smith. I found three songs from the collection for walking at 123 steps per minute and running at 160 and 175 BPM. The last two are actually two versions of "Midnight Rider."
Then there's the UK pop artist, Kate Nash. Great stuff! I posted three tunes, one at 169 and two at 181. They're fast and fun.
Rounding out the list are tunes by Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Sparks. The Sparks' tune is "Progress" and it's Peter's Pick for this week. Peter reminds us that "Sparks were pioneers of the synth genre in the 70s and did albums at least through the 80s and 90s." See more of his commentary about Sparks on his website, It's #34 on his running tunes list.
I'm starting to collect tunes for The JogTunesIndie Podcast episode #17. Please look out for the show on 1/27.
Meanwhile, happy BPM running!
Dr. Bob
Here's an update on the latest listings at JogTunes.com:
I'm grateful for Josh Kelley's new album, Special Company. It's got a bunch of BPM-walking and running tunes. I posted 4 great runnable tunes from the album. The BPM range is 142 to 175.
The iTunes Music Store is featuring an iTunes Originals album by Patti Smith. I found three songs from the collection for walking at 123 steps per minute and running at 160 and 175 BPM. The last two are actually two versions of "Midnight Rider."
Then there's the UK pop artist, Kate Nash. Great stuff! I posted three tunes, one at 169 and two at 181. They're fast and fun.
Rounding out the list are tunes by Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Sparks. The Sparks' tune is "Progress" and it's Peter's Pick for this week. Peter reminds us that "Sparks were pioneers of the synth genre in the 70s and did albums at least through the 80s and 90s." See more of his commentary about Sparks on his website, It's #34 on his running tunes list.
I'm starting to collect tunes for The JogTunesIndie Podcast episode #17. Please look out for the show on 1/27.
Meanwhile, happy BPM running!
Dr. Bob
Friday, January 04, 2008
Radiohead and More Peter's Picks on JogTunes.com
Happy New Year runners, joggers, and other exercisers! We've got a great line-up of new tunes.
Radiohead's new album, In Rainbows, is out on iTunes and we found it great for walking and running to the beat.
Click here for the details. You can warm up at 112 BPM, progress to a fast run at 178 and move on down to a cooling 105. Just order, download, move the tunes to a playlist in iTunes, and sync it to your player.
Peter Andersson, our veteran contributor, as sent us a great new list of runnable tunes. Here's a breakdown. SPM = steps per minute as determined by Peter. We rounded them off and posted them as BPMs.
160.00 SPM - It Dies Today - Sixth of June – Heavy Metal
161.85 SPM - Pat Green - Carry on - Country
162.98 SPM - The Aquabats - Stuck in a movie – Punk Rock
163.42 SPM - Doro - I rule the ruins – Heavy Metal
164.90 SPM - Dierks Bentley - What was I thinking - Country
166.02 SPM - Bloodhound Gang – Pennsylvania – Hard rock
Check out Peter's great website for more runnable tunes and insightful commentary.
And don't forget my podcast. You can find it at JogTunesIndie.com.
Have a great new year full of invigorating BPM workouts!
Dr. Bob
Radiohead's new album, In Rainbows, is out on iTunes and we found it great for walking and running to the beat.
Click here for the details. You can warm up at 112 BPM, progress to a fast run at 178 and move on down to a cooling 105. Just order, download, move the tunes to a playlist in iTunes, and sync it to your player.
Peter Andersson, our veteran contributor, as sent us a great new list of runnable tunes. Here's a breakdown. SPM = steps per minute as determined by Peter. We rounded them off and posted them as BPMs.
160.00 SPM - It Dies Today - Sixth of June – Heavy Metal
161.85 SPM - Pat Green - Carry on - Country
162.98 SPM - The Aquabats - Stuck in a movie – Punk Rock
163.42 SPM - Doro - I rule the ruins – Heavy Metal
164.90 SPM - Dierks Bentley - What was I thinking - Country
166.02 SPM - Bloodhound Gang – Pennsylvania – Hard rock
Check out Peter's great website for more runnable tunes and insightful commentary.
And don't forget my podcast. You can find it at JogTunesIndie.com.
Have a great new year full of invigorating BPM workouts!
Dr. Bob
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