I’ve talked about this sound before… dance? techno? dj spinny stuff? electronica? house? I give up. But it’s a recognizable sound that is getting a ton of airplay on the radio for the past few years. It’s funny, and I’ve had this conversation with several people before. In the past (90s), pop singers used to make music, then DJs would play their songs in the club with “this sound” behind it. That was called a remix, or club version. This has been your educational moment by someone who knows absolutely nothing about music, but has a blog. You are welcome. On to the SOUND!
Same rules:
Something Old: Songs that are at least 5 years old. (I know that isn’t too long to be considered old, but music turnover happens quickly.)
Something Current: Songs that have been released within the past year.
Something to Consider: This is the wild card category. Feel free to list any song: old, current, guilty pleasure, underground, whatever.
Something Old
Artist: Ghosts N Stuff
Title: deadmau5
Side Note: I feel like this is one of the key figures that brought the sound mainstream… partly because the interwebs and a giant, frickin awesome look.
Quotable: Ummmm…. no lyrics.
Note: Song starts at 2:00 after a cool intro… the live version is way cooler than the video. And I kinda dig the original one without Rob Swire on it…
Something Current
Artist: Krewella
Title: Live for the night
Side Note: Digging the sound, but immediately makes me think of Skrillex. They released a new album last month and I haven’t given it much of a listen, but I do like this cut and am considering adding it to my playlist. For now, I just enjoy it when it comes on and think “I could probably run pretty fast to this song.”
Quotable: “I live for the high ’til I’m free falling”
Something to Consider
Artist: Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke feat. Lil Jon
Title: Turbulence
Side Note: @KatSNF just tagged me in her post about it. I’m digging it and happy to include it this week. This is one of those instances of a couple different genres coming together. That seems to be a theme with this “sound.”
Quotable: “Welcome to flight 909”
There you have it. Maybe one day I’ll be hip and cool and edgy enough to know what this sound is called… eh.
Do you run to music like this? Why/Why not?
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I usually listen to Pandora when I run, and lately it’s been on Imagine Dragons station
I love Live for the night! Great song.
Lately I’ve been into RockMyRun mixes, because they mash songs up so its a new twist on my usual playlists. Keeps my music fresh and tempo up!
unless i’m (was) running with someone, then YES definitely running to music!!
Definitely run to music (unless with someone else), I take my race playlists way more serious than most LOL. So much time goes into making sure I have the right songs to get me through the miles. I listen to all kinds of music when I run, sometimes rock, country, techno, hell there is even a few Trans-Siberian Orchestra songs…with killer beats!
LOVE IT! This post is SO my taste in Running music, buddy! I need crazy – upbeat – all over the place – sounds to get me moving! I call it Dance ;) Atleast that’s what my iTunes Radio playlist is called per them
I am always running to music. It helps give me that extra “kick” when I am feeling tired and need a pick me up. I love your picks! These would definitely help keep me going!
Uhhhhhhhhh Why is Miley Cyrus not on this list – LMFAO!
I’ve definitely found myself more intrigued with house/club music as it has a great way of helping me pick up the pace when I feel like it’s starting to slow. It seems like so many artists are having their songs remixed in some way for play with more of an electronica feel to it.
the more I stare at your AMAZING THURSDAY LOGO the more I think I need to connect you with my husband who works at PANDORA.