QuinnFerno Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 A bit of a self-serving thread, but I really need help finding a theme song to help me transform my mindset into my nerd fitness alter-ego at the start of workouts.I've failed at googling and can't find anything appropriate from my usual bands. If you guys wouldn't mind sharing what you have chosen if anything, and how you chose it, that would be awesome. Even more awesome would be any song suggestions for me Lyrics-wise I guess I'd like something relevant to meeting a challenge, that maybe references fire given my username. Genre-wise I tend to prefer goth, rock, metal (not TOO heavy) even pop would do. Prefer to stay away from RnB/jazz/country (not all bad but doesn't really set the tone I'm after).Any help would be hugely appreciated and rewarded with many virtual diet-friendly cookies (they're virtual so their abilities are limitless).Thank you!QF Link to comment
vamessedup Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Trite as it may be, Cake's The Distance always gets me pumped up. There's a great Kings of Leon song I like, but can't remember the title of. I'll look for it when I get home from work.EDIT: Kings of Leon - Genius [TABLE=width: 600, class: outer_border, align: center] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Hobbit Adventurer Level 1 The road goes ever on and on -J.R.R. Tolkien Fitocracy Runkeeper 2012 Hiking Challenge STR – 4.5 DEX – 2.75 STA – 4.25 CON – 6.5 WIS – 4.75 CHA – 5 [/TABLE] Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Refused - New Noise Can I scream? Yeah!We lack the motion to move to the new beatWe lack the motion to move to the new beatIt's here for us to admire if we can afford the beauty of itCan afford the luxury of turning our headsAdjust that thousand dollars smile and behold the creation of manGreat words won't cover ugly actions - good frames won't save bad paintingsWe lack the motion to move to the new beat. Yeah!We lack... motionWhen the day is over - Hey! - the doors are locked on usMoney buys the access - and we can't pay the costAnd how can we expect anyone to listen if we are using the same old voice?We need new noise - new art for the real peopleWe dance to all the wrong songsWe enjoy all the wrong movesWe dance to all the wrong songsWe're not leadingWe dance to all the wrong songsWe enjoy all the wrong movesWe dance to all the wrong songsWe're not, we're not, we're not, we're not, we're not, we're not...LeadingWe dance - all the wrong songsWe enjoy - all the wrong movesWe dance - all the wrong songsWe dance - all the wrong songsWe enjoy - all the wrong movesWe dance - all the wrong songsHere we go!We dance to all the wrong songsWe enjoy all the wrong movesWe dance to all the wrong songsWe're not leading. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!The new beat! The new beat! The new beat! The new beat!The new beat! The new beat! The new beat! The new beat!The new beat! The new beat! The new beat! The new beat!The new beat! The new beat! The new beat! The new beat!Thank you. Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
lemongranita Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Opening track on my running playlist at the moment is the Lightning Seeds' "Marvellous""You need a push, I'll push you offOpen up the window and jump into the blueThings could be marvelous - soon" "she interpreted falling down not merely as a means of improving, but as evidence that she was improving." - Matthew Syed on Shizuka Arakawa.Frost elf assassin after 4 challenges: STR: 11 | DEX: 12 | STA: 7.5 | CON 5 | WIS 7.5 | CHA: 5.5My Fitocracy profile" Link to comment
Irons Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've always found the rocky soundtrack gets me pumped. Link to comment
IrishPirate Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 gürol ağırbaş carmen (which I cannot find on you tube because the beginning is incredible)or Ive used both of these on mixed-tapes for myself and friends as opening tracks. (im hoping to get to dance to one of them in the spring. haven't decided which one yet) ~It's when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.~My Fitness Pal TrackerMy 6 Week Challenge Page- Scout Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Alestorm - The HuntmasterLyricsIn a time when men knew the meaning of fearAnd the tyrants of hell ruled the land and the seasThere lived one man who was trueGuardian of secrets that only he knewCondemned for a crime that he did not commitSentenced to die in the depths of the pitHe swore he would take his revengeEvery last traitor, their lives he would end Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
caponerd48 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've got a couple. The Pretender by the Foo Fighters, Pain for pleasure from Sum 41, or if you are more into the nerd variety, this Mega Man X remix, that you can download right from the site! Outlaw Monk "We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty" - Cpt. Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly) My Mighty Quest! STR 9.1 - DEX 9.6 - STA 5.6 - CON 7 - WIS 12 -CHA 8 Link to comment
surana16 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I personally love listening to The Prodigy while working out Human Ranger 2.5 STR | 2 DEX | 1.5 STA | 1.5 CON | 4 WIS | 3.5 CHA Link to comment
Garth Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thing that springs to mind if you want something to get you pumped, and has a theme of Fire running through it, is "Spitfire' by The Prodigy, or "Firestarter" for that matter. I have a couple of songs that I use in a similar sort of capacity:Fleetwood Mac - Oh Wellhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k66quYZNPK8Sunshine Underground - Put You In Your Place We Are Scientists - Chick Lit Killswitch Engage - This Fire Burns (You might like this one too QuinnFerno)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rivf9yfRtEAll I've ever wanted was destiny to be fulfilled It is in my hands, I must not fail, I must not fail Even through the darkest days This fire burns always This fire burns always This is the proving ground Misery begins to rise Turn away from yesterday Tomorrow's in my eyes (Oh!) Nevermore to be held down By the waves against meNevermore to be cast aside This day is mine Even through the darkest days This fire burns always This fire burns always I will not be denied in this final hour I will not be denied, this day is mine This passion inside me is burning (Is burning) This passion inside me is burning (Is burning) Even through the darkest days This fire burns always (always) This fire burns (fire burns) always Always (always)Hope some of these help, Quinn. Follow me on Twitter: @garth_green Link to comment
QuinnFerno Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Killswitch Engage - This Fire Burns (You might like this one too QuinnFerno)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rivf9yfRtEAll I've ever wanted was destiny to be fulfilled It is in my hands, I must not fail, I must not fail Even through the darkest days This fire burns always This fire burns always This is the proving ground Misery begins to rise Turn away from yesterday Tomorrow's in my eyes (Oh!) Nevermore to be held down By the waves against meNevermore to be cast aside This day is mine Even through the darkest days This fire burns always This fire burns always I will not be denied in this final hour I will not be denied, this day is mine This passion inside me is burning (Is burning) This passion inside me is burning (Is burning) Even through the darkest days This fire burns always (always) This fire burns (fire burns) always Always (always)Hope some of these help, Quinn.Cool lyrics, thanks Garth! Very close to what I was after, really the lyrics are perfect, sadly just a little too screamy for my tastes. But thanks heaps, you've given me some new leads.Thanks everyone so far for sharing/indulging me! Link to comment
Garth Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Not what I usually listen to, but the theme tune of favourite wrestler and it grew on me. Follow me on Twitter: @garth_green Link to comment
Guest Snake McClain Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I came across this song years ago but it meant nothing to me until about a year ago when i decided to grow up as a person, get in shape, and really start living my life instead of being scared of every new thing.Burn The Fleet - ThriceIn this dark night,We stand or we fall,We are kings now,Or nothing at all.Check your armor,Light up your torch,Touch the flame to the sail,Before you head to the shore.And we will burn the fleet,We can never go home,So to victory or underground.Burn the fleet,We’ll be heroes or ghosts,But we won’t be turned around.Well the old flag,Will burn with the sail,And a new one,Will fly if we fail.But the fire,Continues to rise,And it shows not a hint,Of any fear in our eyes.And we will burn the fleet,We can never go home,So to victory or underground.Burn the fleet,We’ll be heroes or ghosts,But we won’t be turned around.Burn the fleet,We can never go home,So to victory or underground.Burn the fleet,We’ll be heroes or ghosts,But we won’t be turned around Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Snake, just reading the lyrics gave me goosebumps! That's really quite a powerful song!I can't help but think I've met you at some point, IDK your avatar just makes you look soooo familiar! Link to comment
IrishPirate Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 EPIC WIN!!!!!I <3 Alestorm!Wolves of the Sea is also one of my themes!Alestorm - The Huntmaster LyricsIn a time when men knew the meaning of fearAnd the tyrants of hell ruled the land and the seasThere lived one man who was trueGuardian of secrets that only he knewCondemned for a crime that he did not commitSentenced to die in the depths of the pitHe swore he would take his revengeEvery last traitor, their lives he would end ~It's when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.~My Fitness Pal TrackerMy 6 Week Challenge Page- Scout Link to comment
Maj. Bloodnok Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 George Clinton, "Atomic Dog". It has the power to motivate, even after no sleep and crippling DOMS. "If you get into trouble, you can always eat something, blow something up, or throw penguins." - Jim Henson Link to comment
Maj. Bloodnok Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 On second thought, forget that one. It's a good song, but not quite what you're looking for. Check out "It's my Turn to Fly" by Ther Urge, from the Titan A.D. soundtrack. It's my turn to flyI'm proving ground tonightTry to be the best that I canIt's a good tune, improved by the fact that these guys are local for me. I like the imagery of breathing in fear and exhaling.Grown to be a manOnly human can understandI fill my lungs with fear and I exhale!It's my turn to flyFather be with me tonightI'm right on target (keep your dream alive)It's my turn to flygotta prove this tonightDeep in 3043, the refugees survivedThe whole of humanity lies in my handGive me the chance to tonightI'll prove to you what's in my eyesBring us to victoryOur dreams become realityIt's my turn to flyFather be with me tonightI'm right on target (keep your dream alive)It's my turn to flyGotta prove this tonight "If you get into trouble, you can always eat something, blow something up, or throw penguins." - Jim Henson Link to comment
Khep Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I always listen to (sic) by Slipknot before starting my lifting regiment. Lyrics aren't exactly the most friendly, but the hard hitting, high energy song puts me right in combat mode. I usually lose it right after the lead singer yells PICK UP THE PACE. Definitely puts me into a "I want to lift heavy things and arm wrestle a spartan warrior" state of mind. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 2 MartianWarrior STR 9/DEX 2/ STAM 3.75/ CON 3/ WIS 6/ CHA 3 "Fads come and go, but the barbell remains the same. Respect it accordingly." - Jim Wendler "When I want to be a super hero, I just wake up" - Childish Gambino Link to comment
Caution Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Alestorm - The Huntmaster LyricsIn a time when men knew the meaning of fearAnd the tyrants of hell ruled the land and the seasThere lived one man who was trueGuardian of secrets that only he knewCondemned for a crime that he did not commitSentenced to die in the depths of the pitHe swore he would take his revengeEvery last traitor, their lives he would endAlestorm!!!! I like you My Current Challenge Link to comment
KAllen Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 How about "Disco Inferno"? OK, disco. But hey, I'm a nerd already. I'm used to the mock for many of my hobbies. I care not that the 70's are daggy! Burn baby, burn! Disco inferno!Disco SUCKS....KISS will NEVER make a Disco album!!! (bonus points if you know what movie that came from)Now...my inspirational songs include:"Walk" - Pantera (the worlds most perfect heavy metal song)"Shout It Out Loud" - KISS (you sing it and you know you do)"For Whom The Bell Tolls" - Metallica (the intro is bass guitar, and the song is the perfet head bangin' song)"The Trooper" & "Number Of The Beast" - Iron Maiden (Maiden kicks ass)"Breakin' The Law" - Judas Priest (looks really weird when I'm in my patrol car rockin' out to this song)"I Remember You" - Skid Row (the only power ballad I really like)"Queen of the Reich" - Queensryche (If you didn't try and hit Geoff's screams back in the day you're lying)"Dragula" - Rob Zombie (it's a song about the Munster's car...how can you go wrong?)Now, some suggestions..."Mouth For War" & "Cowboys From Hell" - Pantera (the intros kick)"Iron Man" & "Paranoid" - Black Sabbath (It's Sabbath, enough said)"Rainbow In The Dark" & "Last In Line" & "Holy Diver" - Dio (It's Dio, enough said)"Seek & Destroy" & "Am I Evil" & "No Remorse, No Regret" - Metallica (Metallica at it's best)"I Am A Viking" - Yngwie Malmsteen (Yngwie could really shred on guitar)"Breakin' The Law" & "Headin' Out To The Highway" - Judas Priest (It's Priest, enough said)"The Trooper" - Iron Maiden (It's Maiden, enough said)"Ace of Spades" & "The Game" - Motorhead (It's Lemmy, enough said)"We're Not Gonna Take It" & "Stay Hungry" & "You Can't Stop Rock & Roll" - Twisted Sister (If it ain't METAL...IT'S CRAP) "A sharp knife is nothing without a sharp eye" - Koloth "Ya can't grill it until ya kill it" - Uncle Ted "If it ain't Metal...IT'S CRAP!!!" - Dee Snider Link to comment
azsf Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 A Wilhelm Scream - Bulletproof Tigerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txda5-KIgqgStaring down demons, down at ____Step-dad was a drunk and every weeknight was a battleRubbing elbows with the morning cattle, sacrificesLiving with the demons and all their surprisesI couldn't ask them to leaveI just invited them inI can't believe what I just didShoved my face inside my pillowSaid Hail Mary's 'til I turned purpleIt won't break me downWon't leave me paralysedI will spit fire on the pyres of the guiltyThat relate but see right through meI will spit fireI guess you didn't get the note on the nightstand (Forgot to read it)About setting the house on fireSome other a witness to my offense just pissed on the evidenceNow everybody wants to know what the dark's hidingOne day I'll cash your death checkBuy the greatest and the respectableThat thought had crossed my mindOh yes, that thought had crossed my mindI'll take my chances, walking on the wireNot smart enough to keep my feet out of the fireWith the fear and the pain kept buried aliveThis beast inside metastasisesCrawling deeper (Cut wide open)Viciously and without warningIt won't break me downWon't leave me paralysedI will spit fire on the pyres of the guiltyThat relate but see right through meI will spit fireWhen I've given up all I've gotWhen my guts are tied in knotsIt won't break me downWon't leave me paralysedI will spit fireOne day I will cash your death checkMake believers of the impossibleAnd I might drop my excessesThe meanest and the unlikeableBut you won't break me downYou won't put out the fires that I spit out [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] AZSF - lvl 4 assassin STR - 9 | DEX - 12 | STA - 10.5 | CON - 7 | WIS - 8.5 | CHA - 1 Link to comment
QuinnFerno Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm still not 100% sure, cos I often need to listen to a song about 20x before liking it, but my current winner is looking like Three Days' Grace - Break. Good lyrics, interesting music. Maybe I'll find something a bit more epic once I've levelled up a bit and become worthy, lol, but for now I reckon this will grow on me. Thanks for your help everyone Link to comment
TheOtherScott Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Rush - Malignant Narcissism. Who needs lyrics when the music is that awesome? PR's5k - 21:2910k - 47:26 43:2921.1 - 2:05:26 1:44:21 Link to comment
FutureInt Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Cool lyrics, thanks Garth! Very close to what I was after, really the lyrics are perfect, sadly just a little too screamy for my tastes. But thanks heaps, you've given me some new leads.Thanks everyone so far for sharing/indulging me!Along the pro wrestling lines... I like Edge's final entrance theme: I've been defeated and brought downDropped to my knees when hope ran outThe time has come to change my waysOn this day I see clearly everything has come to lifeA bitter place and a broken dreamAnd we'll leave it all, leave it all behindI'll never long for what might have beenRegret won't waste my life againI won't look backI'll fight to remain:On this day I see clearly everything has come to lifeA bitter place and a broken dreamAnd we'll leave it all, leave it all behindOn this day its so real to meEverything has come to lifeAnother chance to chase a dreamAnother chance to feelChance to feel aliveFear will kill me, all I could beLift these sorrowsLet me breathe, could you set me freeCould you set me freeOn this day I see clearly everything has come to lifeA bitter place and a broken dreamAnd we'll leave it all behindOn this day its so real to meEverything has come to lifeAnother chance to chase a dreamAnother chance to feelChance to feel aliveI'm a rap guy... but this track gets me amped... Link to comment
Flex Luthor Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 First off Alter Bridge is awesome so kudos to FutureInt, although I prefer White Knuckles but that's just me. Reason for my post though is a friend just turned me on to this awesome song called The Tempest by Pendulum and I cannot stop listening. So feel free to try both of those. "I like you just the way you are" - Mr. Rogers In Br0din's name we gain. Link to comment
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