russds 8 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hey guys, just wondering, anybody have suggestions for film music for the gym? This last weekend, I listened to the opening of Slave Children Crusade (with the tail end of Saving Willie, just like it is in the movie) and found it very inspiring as I was lifting weights. I experimented, and found some good ones:"The Crimson Gump" - Forest Gump"Roll Tide" - Crimson TideAnybody have any other suggestions? I primarily use it for lifting weights, so it only needs to be around 1 minute long while I do 1 set, so it doesn't need to be a whole track, just a particularly awesome section of a track is good too. Open to any ideas, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,716 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Training Montage from Space Camp!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Any montage from any movie would work. Then when you're doing your cool downs, the montage cue from Elmer Bernstein's Ghostbusters would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,521 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I don't work out these days, anyway, but when I did I couldn't listen to music (other than whatever was playing in the gym).Furthermore, if I had, I wouldn't have used film music. Probably more like psytrance or goth metal or 80's electropop or something with energy and a steadfast beat like that.That being said, there are a few film music cues that could work reasonably well -- like Vince di Cola's ROCKY IV ("Training Montage" and "War", for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Well I definitely work out with my iPod, because I don't want to listen to whatever TV or music is being broadcast in the gym, or find myself interested in far-off conversations. I usually try about 20-30 minutes on either a bike or elliptical, and then just hop between the various muscle targeting equipment. I've found that more energetic film music is definitely preferred, so something like TRON Legacy works really well over something more reflective like To Kill a Mockingbird. Tonight I may try out Conan the Barbarian just for kicks. But usually, I listen to upbeat rock or heavy metal because it maintains a constant energy level not found in film score albums, simply because I haven't created a "mixtape" playlist of individual tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Furthermore, if I had, I wouldn't have used film music. Probably more like psytrance or goth metal or 80's electropop or something with energy and a steadfast beat like that.Hum, no. He didn't ask for music to take drugs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Film music for the gym?Speedy Cardio? Or Weight Lifting? If the later, this will set the stage and mood (Jump to 1:17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I use all Williams olympic music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score_Fan 36 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Zimmer's Batscores get me pumped at the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I stay away from film music for gym/home workouts. I go with Dillinger Escape Plan, or something equally crazy. Maybe Opeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Rocky?Or maybe "All the Power" from The Omen...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I was gonna say that I don't work out and that we should discuss music to poop to, then I realized that we actually had a thread about that. Only at JWFan. Kendal_Ozzel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'd say anything with a steady tempo OR one of JW's action cues. "John Anderton's Escape" is great for pillow fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,521 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Furthermore, if I had, I wouldn't have used film music. Probably more like psytrance or goth metal or 80's electropop or something with energy and a steadfast beat like that.Hum, no. He didn't ask for music to take drugs to.Drugs? Then I'd probably go for some ol' fashioned psychedelia and prog rock.The thing I want to listen to THE LEAST while working out is orchestral film music or classical or whatever -- no matter how upbeat it is.I need ENERGY and BEATS....and very little film music can provide that when it's up against, say, Paul Oakenfold, Rammstein or Juno Reactor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russds 8 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great ideas guys, thanks! Keep them coming. For the record, I do weightlifting, and I normally do Metallica, Pantera, Rammstein, and the like. I was just experimenting with some good scores too. The montage/rocky type track, doesn't really do it for me as they come across slightly more cheesy, than motivating. The only words I can think to describe the music want would be something like, "Out of my way, I'm going to kick some ass!!". Great! I was looking for More John Powell Tracks. I tried "Test Drive" from How to train your dragon, which is good, but wasn't quiet as 'kick ass' as I wanted. ...so something like TRON Legacy works really well over something more reflective like To Kill a Mockingbird. Tonight I may try out Conan the Barbarian just for kicks...Tron and Conan are great ideas. I was actually thinking of the opening credits of Total Recall (Goldsmith) too, which is very Conan-esque.Speedy Cardio? Or Weight Lifting? If the later, this will set the stage and mood (Jump to 1:17) Great, this is really nice!Zimmer's Batscores get me pumped at the gym. Thanks, I was thinking that too, any Specific tracks? I wanted to try some of the batscores, but wasn't sure which tracks might be good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Furthermore, if I had, I wouldn't have used film music. Probably more like psytrance or goth metal or 80's electropop or something with energy and a steadfast beat like that.Furthermore, if I had, I wouldn't have used film music. Probably more like psytrance or goth metal or 80's electropop or something with energy and a steadfast beat like that.Hum, no. He didn't ask for music to take drugs to.Drugs? Then I'd probably go for some ol' fashioned psychedelia and prog rock.The thing I want to listen to THE LEAST while working out is orchestral film music or classical or whatever -- no matter how upbeat it is.I need ENERGY and BEATS....and very little film music can provide that when it's up against, say, Paul Oakenfold, Rammstein or Juno Reactor.I need energy and beats, and also need the music to be fucking listenable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Some broody power anthem game music would be perfect for spurring on that extra pain in your biceps! http://youtube.com/watch?v=qldRY7Nx9foIf that doesn't make you want to pump iron nothing will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,521 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I need energy and beats, and also need the music to be fucking listenable.Whatever works for you.The stuff I mentioned is also music I like to listen to at home. Psytrance/goa, for example, is bloody brilliant for gearing up to a party. Or just getting in a certain mood. Sometimes, I get so friggin' tired by film music, I won't listen to it for days and weeks on end. Then there are other times where I listen to nothing BUT film music. I need the stylistic diversity and also music for different purposes in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I was gonna say that I don't work out and that we should discuss music to poop to, then I realized that we actually had a thread about that. Only at JWFan.I used to say that I don't work out, too. But I'm 31 and easily at least 50 pounds overweight. I'm tired of it. And music to keep the mind entertained while the body goes through the motions is always a good thing....so something like TRON Legacy works really well over something more reflective like To Kill a Mockingbird. Tonight I may try out Conan the Barbarian just for kicks...Tron and Conan are great ideas. I was actually thinking of the opening credits of Total Recall (Goldsmith) too, which is very Conan-esque.I made it through all of two minutes of Conan before switching to something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great! I was looking for More John Powell Tracks. I tried "Test Drive" from How to train your dragon, which is good, but wasn't quiet as 'kick ass' as I wanted. You can also try with Hero from the first Kung Fu Panda score (the quick part, of course), Building the Crate and Fight Training from Chicken Run, and maybe even The Colony from Antz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great! I was looking for More John Powell Tracks. I tried "Test Drive" from How to train your dragon, which is good, but wasn't quiet as 'kick ass' as I wanted. Go for See You Tomorrow. It doesn't get more kick-ass than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 "Take Us Out" from Rudy. And/or "Try-outs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have a three hour film score playlist for when I go running. It goes from fast paced/actiony tracks like "Battle of the Heroes" and "Requiem for a Dream" to calmer more dramatic pieces such as "The Chairman's Waltz."I definitely recommend the theme to Requiem for a Dream, I save it for the last stretch of my run for when I really want to push it and just picture the world blowing up behind me haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score_Fan 36 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Russds, for me, the tracks that really work are :(TDKR)Gotham's ReckoningBane SuiteImagine The FireThe Fire RisesWhy do we Fall?TDKAgent of ChaosIntroduce a little AnarchyBBMyotisMolossus russds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan 128 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Duel of the Fates on the treadmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 On endless loop? Or you only run for its 4:17 runtime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Intrada's new Hoosiers would be a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Great, this is really nice!Glad you liked it. It certainly gets the "Raaaaaaaaaarrggh!!!!" savagery going in me when I listen to it Below is one for you that would be great for an early morning long distance run over a frosty plain or similar. From 3:36 onwards, I guarantee that you will feel utterly invincible as you pick up the pace. Of course, this beauty below could also fit the same scenario.1:28 as you pick up the pace, and 2:35 for that whole body orgasm!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjErcQVg0-YMelange - "Raaaaaaaaaarrggh!!!!" russds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Classic! I love that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Great thread, I was thinking about starting one along these lines myself!I've been listening to The Hobbit score almost non-stop lately, and I can recommend three tracks from it that would be great to work out to:Warg-ScoutsBrass ButtonsOut of the Frying PanOther good ones:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex8TDzQYUeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFRiQItyoOQ russds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I was going to suggest The Rite of Spring, but since you asked for film music....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT37n3WvAuEIt does work, though. russds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russds 8 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Great suggestions! That track from Lord of the Flies is awesome, I probably never would have thought to look there, but very good. Found another good one: Clash of the Titans - There is a God in you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hcXTDaSb4Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 You could also try this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russds 8 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 @Score_Fan, tried some bat-tracks at the gym last night, they did work really well actually! Also, stumbled upon another great band/track for the gym. Although technically not film music, the band wrote music with the intent of being used in movie trailers, and sounding like film music (according to the wiki article). E.S. Posthumus - Pompeii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 It was a shadowy affair, known as "Operation Treadmill" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 E.S. Posthumus is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perdogg 1 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I stay away from film music for gym/home workouts. I go with Dillinger Escape Plan, or something equally crazy. Maybe Opeth. Basil Poledouris' Conan the Barbarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Basil Poledouris' Conan the Barbarian.Also known as Testosterone Rush - The Score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,722 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Eye of The Tiger-Rocky III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenn 1 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 "Freedomland" from Freedomland by James Newton Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 We should have a whole series of threads devoted to scoring different activities in life. I'd be curious to see what people come up with.For this one, my first thought would be some of the music from the climactic scenes of Matrix: Revolutions—"Saw Bitch Workhorse," Neodämmerung," and certainly "Navras," to name a few.You also couldn't go wrong with a lot from the score for Gladiator.I can think of a ton of others that would work for most of the rest of us. But if you're after a straight-up, kick-ass, take-no-prisoners style, these would be in the right vein. (And if these don't work, maybe The NeverEnding Story. . . ?)- Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I adore that score. Atreyu's Quest would make a good wedding processional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I love that one too . . . though it was more of a joke in this context. But hey, if "Bastion's Happy Flight" gets you going on that treadmill, how is it worse than anything else, right?- Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russds 8 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Great suggestions guys, I still need to give a listen to lots of these. Update, I've been using the batscore tracks recommended by @Score_Fan which have worked really well. Somehow the low brass and drive Zimmer puts into those tracks, works great while lifting! You also couldn't go wrong with a lot from the score for Gladiator.I can think of a ton of others that would work for most of the rest of us. But if you're after a straight-up, kick-ass, take-no-prisoners style, these would be in the right vein. (And if these don't work, maybe The NeverEnding Story. . . ?)- UniYou know i tried Gladiator as an assumption, but actually couldn't find any tracks that really did it for me, but I don't nkow the movie/soundtrack that well. Any specific tracks you can recommend?I had pretty much written off any '80s or montage recommendation as a joke, or at least not for me. But I may have to give NeverEnding Story a try at least as a score on it's own...I never really listened to it, haven't seen the movie in many...many years. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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