This song gets me pumped up for workouts for so many different reasons. It's got a great bouncing beat and you know by now that I'm a huge fan of anything synth-heavy. There's also something so motivating about a guy singing about a woman who keeps messing with his mind! A pop song to the core, this jam gets me up and running every time.
Showing posts with label synth pop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label synth pop. Show all posts
Friday, May 10, 2013
Workout Song of the Week: Conor Maynard
This week I'm feeling the pop tunes more than the angry rock ones, so I'd like to share this little gem with you that I found a while back thanks to iTunes: Conor Maynard "Animal"
This song gets me pumped up for workouts for so many different reasons. It's got a great bouncing beat and you know by now that I'm a huge fan of anything synth-heavy. There's also something so motivating about a guy singing about a woman who keeps messing with his mind! A pop song to the core, this jam gets me up and running every time.
This song gets me pumped up for workouts for so many different reasons. It's got a great bouncing beat and you know by now that I'm a huge fan of anything synth-heavy. There's also something so motivating about a guy singing about a woman who keeps messing with his mind! A pop song to the core, this jam gets me up and running every time.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Workout Song of the Week: Ellie Goulding
For anyone who didn't get clued in, apparently Ellie Goulding is performing a super secret benefit show here in DC at the 9:30 club tomorrow evening and you could only get tickets if you were on a super special list! Unfortunately, I did not find out about this before it was too late and all the tickets were gone, but because I still love Ellie like no other and her jams have gotten me through many a workout over the past 11 weeks, she'll be my workout song of this week! I give you Ellie Goulding "Anything Could Happen"
This is Miss Goulding's most recent single off her album "Halcyon" and it freaking rocks. Pretty much all of her music rocks, but this song is especially great for working out because of it's steady beat and booming bass synth. The choppy piano just adds to the overall marching-type sound. By the time she starts soaring into the chorus you'll already be well on your way to out-performing yourself in the gym.
This is Miss Goulding's most recent single off her album "Halcyon" and it freaking rocks. Pretty much all of her music rocks, but this song is especially great for working out because of it's steady beat and booming bass synth. The choppy piano just adds to the overall marching-type sound. By the time she starts soaring into the chorus you'll already be well on your way to out-performing yourself in the gym.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Workout Song of the Week: M83
Who doesn't love a strong, steady, synth-filled song to push them towards a great workout? I know I sure do! That's why this week's song is: M83 "Midnight City"
Besides being a great song in general, this one is also good for your workout because the beat builds slowly and steadily, leading up to a powerhouse hook and exploding melody. It's outer-spacey and full of creepy vocals, not to mention a killer saxophone solo. This is not the song that's going to help you sprint through your last half-mile, instead it's the interlude that helps you fight off your mid-cardio lull when you're past your initial gung-ho start but not quite at that the-end-is-near rush. Important to note: this song was also used in a Victoria's Secret commercial back in 2012, and there is nothing more motivating for a woman working out than models in sexy lingerie.
Besides being a great song in general, this one is also good for your workout because the beat builds slowly and steadily, leading up to a powerhouse hook and exploding melody. It's outer-spacey and full of creepy vocals, not to mention a killer saxophone solo. This is not the song that's going to help you sprint through your last half-mile, instead it's the interlude that helps you fight off your mid-cardio lull when you're past your initial gung-ho start but not quite at that the-end-is-near rush. Important to note: this song was also used in a Victoria's Secret commercial back in 2012, and there is nothing more motivating for a woman working out than models in sexy lingerie.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Workout Song of the Week: Icona Pop
What's not to love about an electro synth pop female anthem with a rebellious spirit and an upbeat tempo? Nothing. Icona Pop's "I Don't Care" is one of the best workout songs I've heard lately and that's why it's the workout song of the week!
The beat stays the same throughout pretty much the entire song, which makes it easy to listen to and helps you keep a steady pace. It's the perfect example of some badass chicks singing about how tiny of a crap they give and that I don't care attitude can give you a huge push during a good cardio session. For me, good workout songs are usually upbeat, with a powerful sound and motivational lyrics. This song meets all of those requirements and then some. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
The beat stays the same throughout pretty much the entire song, which makes it easy to listen to and helps you keep a steady pace. It's the perfect example of some badass chicks singing about how tiny of a crap they give and that I don't care attitude can give you a huge push during a good cardio session. For me, good workout songs are usually upbeat, with a powerful sound and motivational lyrics. This song meets all of those requirements and then some. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
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