Sunday, August 16, 2009

JogTunes Indie Podcast Posts Its First Mid-Month Episode

This is the first of the new, shorter, mid-month episodes of the JTIP. I returned to Ariel’s Cyber PR to find this show’s fine artists. Three come from New York and two from Canada. You can find subscription information and the shownotes here and you can play the show here:






I look forward to comments about our mid-month format at comments at jogtunes.com.

--Dr. Bob

Sunday, August 09, 2009

A New Playlist on JogTunes: Dave Matthews Band and Counting Crows - BPM Running iMix



The JogTunes Group presents a new running music playlist featuring two of the most outstanding rock groups that came out of the 90s. This playlist presents tunes by Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, and one by the duo, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. The workout sequence is walk to warm up, run, and fast walk to cool down. The BPMs range from 114 to a peak of 177 and back down to 130. Here's the link. Enjoy!

-- Dr. Bob

Monday, August 03, 2009

JogTunes Posts New Running Music - Mostly Coming from the UK

Two themes dominate our latest additions to our running music database. Here they are on the 2nd page of the JogTunes Tunes List.

British Artists

I have a British connection. My son lives in Bristol. All the more reason that I posted a bevy of artists from the UK who join other Brits on our list including Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Oasis, The Killers, and Gorillaz. We added walkable and runnable tunes by Lily Allen, The Streets, The Specials, Duffy, Take That, and Kasabian.

Twitter Sources

A Twitter search under "running music" revealed some great posts about running to music. One tweet suggested The Maine and we posted "Into Your Arms" by The Maine which runs at 181.

Another tweet said rather poetically: "Drops of rain in the wind suitably coolant this morning; and Andy Sheppard's Movements in Colour proved good running music." We agree and posted "May Song" for a nice run at 162.

A more brief tweet: "Toadies = new favorite running music" resulted in our listing "I come from the Water" for another gentle run at 161.

And Here's Peter's Picks

Peter Andersson is our veteran contributor of great running music and an insightful commentator. From his master list of the top 50 we posted Halford's "The One You Love to Hate," running fast at 183. Check out Peter's great comment about Halford on Peter's site. It's #18 on his list.

From Peter's latest posting on his site we found The Motion Sick and their easy jogging tune, "30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Dance Mix)."

Saturday, August 01, 2009

JogTunes Presents a New Podcast Episode #35

Two years ago, on episode #5 I featured mostly woman singers. Now, on my new episode #35, it’s the men’s turn; well, mostly men. The exception is MAMMÚT from iceland. The genres are mixed with a bit of a lean toward alternative. Some of the lyrics are quite extraordinary. I welcome your opinions about the theme and tune mix. Please send them to comments at jogtunes.com or post them on my Twitter or Facebook pages.

We return to the 30 + 15 minute format with a 30 minute sequenced run followed by a sprint segment that peaks at 184 with a tune by Jimmy Mancus.


You can play the episode here:






Here’s the breakdown with a mention of some of my resources:

From the Homegrown Podcast

  • David Yazbek - New York - BPM of161
  • From the Looking Out the Window Podcast

  • David McMillin - Chicago - BPM of 161
  • From the Dave’s Lounge Podcast

  • Steve Kilbey and Martin Kennedy Present - Australia - BPM 150, 170
  • From CyberPR

  • Assembly of Dust - New York - BPM of 122, 153
  • C.B.Y.A. Atlanta - 154
  • MAMMÚT - Iceland - 171
  • They have free song for those who sign up to their mailing list at www.mammutmusic.com

    Intro

  • The Sledge Dogs - The UK - BPM 118
  • Outro

  • Brett Low - Austin, Texas - 118
  • As always, I welcome your comments. Please send them to comments at jogtunes.com, post them on our JogTunes.com facebook fan page, or send me a tweet.

    Your financial support is, of course, always welcome. Please see the support section on our home page and the store page for details. There you’ll find three special talk-free episodes of the JTIP. They come as MP3s and enhanced files with chapter headings and album art, and they’re only $5.00. You might also check out our Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit page.

    Thanks for working out with me and enjoy the music!

    Dr. Bob