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An AW Workout
For my inaugural post here, I wanted to try to explore the workout potential of some of the music recently covered.
Namely, I tried to put together a playlist that shows which songs by which folks would likeliest accompany someone going for a jog.
It was a mixed success, as most of the current crop is better suited to a brisk walk.
With the exception of a pair of blazing tracks from Jamaica and We Are Scientists, most of the music I stumbled across fell into the 120-130 range.
But, at the very least, I was able to weed out the slow, atmospheric stuff.
Moreover, as the Busta track proves, a song needn’t be quick to have momentum.
Anyway, here’s what I found, if you want to take a gander:
Busta Rhymes – Fire – 93 BPM
Jamaica – I Think I Like U 2 – 156 BPM
Chromeo – Bonafied Lovin’ – 126 BPM
Bjork – Hyperballad – 136 BPM
Yacht – I’m In Love With A Ripper (Party Mix) – 115 BPM
We Are Scientists – After Hours – 161 BPM
Wiz Khalifa – Say Yeah – 144 BPM
Cut Copy – Lights & Music – 125 BPM
Nujax – Super Duper Fly – 129 BPM
Grum – Through The Night – 133 BPM
Chris Lawhorn runs an online workout music database.
To hear samples of current tracks, vote on upcoming ones, or find more music with a particular BPM–check out his workout music site.
August 3, 2010 – Chromeo @ The Phoenix
Chromeo, Canada’s electro-funk duo, put the “awe” in “awesome”. I love seeing these guys perform. The Phoenix was packed with Toronto’s finest fist-pumping bros and electro-dance lovers. Chromeo is currently on an North American tour promoting their third full-length album, Business Casual. The album is set to release sometime in September.
Dave1 and P-Thugg started off the night with their signature Intro from their 2007 album, Fancy Footwork. They played a good selection of tracks from their first two albums, including Tenderoni, Bonafied Lovin, Needy Girl, Fancy Footwork, You’re So Gangsta, Momma’s Boy, Outta Sight and Call Me Up. During Bonafied Lovin, Dave1 engaged the crowd in a series of call and return of the lyrics “Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh…” They also played Night By Night and Don’t Turn The Lights On, the two singles released from their upcoming album.
I love the relationship that these two have with each other. Having been band mates and besties since high school — it’s great having such a nurtured and developed bromance displayed on stage. Besides putting on a great performance, their set was accompanied with a spectacle of blinding and seizure inducing lights show. Thanks to Chromeo for keeping it sexy — all I have is love for Dave1 and P-Thugg.
Chromeo – Night By Night
Chromeo – Bonafied Lovin
*Special Thanks to Coly for hooking me up with such a sweet pictorial of Chromeo on stage.
Fiona’s Song of the Day: Chromeo – Don’t Turn The Lights On
I always love seeing what New York/Montreal based electro-funk duo, Chromeo, is going to do next. With their third full-length album, Business Casual, set to release in September and an amazing summer tour lined up for July and August — the release of their second single, “Don’t Turn The Lights On,” from Business Casual could not have come at a better time. This track is hella sexy…It’s nothing but funk, soul and electro goodness. I cannot wait to see these guys in concert again!
Chromeo – Don’t Turn The Lights On
Business Casual Tour Dates
(with special guests: Holy Ghost!, Neon Indian and Telephoned)
MON 7/26 WASHINGTON DC 9:30 Club
TUE 7/27 PHILADELPHIA, PA Trocadero
THU 7/29 NEW YORK, NY Bowery Ballroom
FRI 7/30 BOSTON, MA House of Blues*
SAT 7/31 MONTREAL, QC Metropolis*
MON 8/2 OTTAWA, ON Capital Music Hall
TUE 8/3 TORONTO, ON Phoenix
THU 8/5 DETROIT, MI Majestic
FRI 8/6 CHICAGO, IL Lollapalooza*
SAT 8/7 MINNEAPOLIS, MN First Avenue
TUE 8/10 CALGARY, AB Flames Central
WED 8/11 VANCOUVER, BC Commodore
THU 8/12 SEATTLE, WA Showbox Market
FRI 8/13 PORTLAND, OR Roseland
MON 8/16 SAN DIEGO, CA House of Blues
THU 8/19 SALT LAKE CITY, UT Twilight Concert Series*
FRI 8/20 DENVER, CO Ogden
TUE 8/24 AUSTIN, TX Stubb’s
WED 8/25 DALLAS, TX Palladium
THU 8/26 NASHVILLE, TN Cannery Ballroom
FRI 8/27 ATLANTA, GA Masquerade
SUN 8/29 LOS ANGELES, CA Hollywood Bowl (w/ The Chemical Brothers)*
[*NO HOLY GHOST!]
Saturday Night Remix Dance Party: I heart music!
Sometimes words just can’t fully express the feelings that music brings with it. To be lost in a song to the point that all thoughts, issues, problems and pretty much the entire world around vanish and for those couple of minutes, you are able to experience something magical. If you’re like me, so encapsulated in the love of sound, you can’t listen to just anything that’s thrown at you. There needs to be that search involved with the discovery of something new… The excitement of listening to something and having it hit a spot deep within your heart. There also needs to be that emotion behind the song, (whether or not it’s the same emotion that was felt when the artist produced it) having it spark something inside that makes you feel truly alive.
Although put on a bit of a hiatus, the remix party is back! This time around we’re not focusing on any specific theme or artist, just a collection of 10 remixes of tracks that have found their way into that special place – the blend of emotionally charged feelings I find within myself. Maybe they’ll do the same for you.
Let the music do the talking.
Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (Neon Coyote Remix)
Santigold – Lights Out (Tepr Emo Remix)
Feist – 1234 (My!Gay!Husband! Get Up Kid Edit)
Adele – Hometown Glory (Chewy Chocolate Cookies Remix)
Das Racist – Combination Pizza Hut And Taco Bell (Wallpaper Remix)
Vampire Weekend – The Kids Don’t Stand A Chance (Chromeo Remix)
Peaches – Mommy Complex (Barletta and Ernold Sane Remix)
Estelle feat. Kanye West – American Boy (LAZRtag Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (John Roman Remix)
M.I.A – Paper Planes (Atomic Hooligan Remix)
Canada’s Hottest Bands of 2008
I contributed to last month’s blogger compilation to vote for the Canada’s Hottest Bands of 2008 edition on I Heart Music. In brackets is where the band was placed. I only contributed the top 10 as well and I included 5 more bands that should be at least considered.
1. Crystal Castles (11th)
Crystal Castles were ones of the hottest bands of the year after their debut release and at times the most controversial e.g the Chiptunes controversy and the “stolen” artwork on old EP. They seem to have survived the criticism and are stronger then ever putting on crowded live events all while laying low in the media. I think they were easily the big winners when it comes to Canadian artists.
Magic Spells by Crystal Castles
2. Fucked Up (8th)
Fucked Up’s Common Chemistry of Life has been receiving good reviews from most places. From a critical standpoint the album has been Canada’s most successful artist in terms of being liked critically. They also played a cover of Blitzkrieg Bop with Moby…. Even if we didn’t think too highly of Fucked Up ourselves doesn’t change the fact that they have taken some people by storm.
Looking for God by Fucked Up
3. Black Mountain (T13)
Black Mountain released In The Future at the start of the year and was on the shortlist for the Polaris Prize. Bloggers and publications lauded the band calling it one of the year’s best despite the year just kicking off. They definitely kicked things off with a bang.
4. Chad VanGaalen (1st)
He looks like the front runner for next year’s Polaris Prize. He’s released a top notch album which most bloggers have enjoyed. Other then Now Magazine which has delusionally given the album a poor score (and continues to call it a weak outing in subsequent mentionings), it’s been a general consensus that Soft Airplane should be making our year end lists. Other then some magazines liking his work and all around blogger praise, I felt like he could’ve been bigger and of course is much more deserving. I think it’s one of the first times I’ve been criticized for giving a 4.25 out of 5.
Bare Feet on Wet Grip Tape by Chad VanGaalen
5. Wolf Parade (22nd)
Wolf Parade’s At Mount Zoomer was released to a high level of anticipation as they made their followup to the great Apologies To The Queen Mary. While the press wasn’t as good for Wolf Parade, their newfound art-rock direction and the lack of hits still won over many critics and fans for a solid year by one of Canada’s top bands. I especially enjoyed the album.
The Grey Estates by Wolf Parade
6. Cadence Weapon (T27)
I personally thought Cadence Weapon’s Afterparty Babies would make it in the short list as the rap representative but then I was introduced to Shad’s The Old Prince. While Shad was soaking in a lot of the publicity, his album was still a success after years of anticipation..
7. Chromeo (no rating – seriously?)
Though technically not fully Canadian. Chromeo had an awesome year despite Fancy Footwork being released last year. They had a breakthrough year with the release of the Double CD Deluxe Edition as well as stealing the spotlights from festivals by being one of the better live bands. They are planning to release some stuff and even now are creating some news by remixing some Vampire Weekend.
The Kids Don’t Stand A Chance (Chromeo Remix) by Vampire Weekend
8. Women (12th)
Women’s record was produced by Chad VanGaalen and enjoyed by many, including Christian. I personally wasn’t introduced in checking them out after hearing Black Rice and that may have been a major mistake because it isn’t so bad after another listen. From what I’ve heard from everyone it seems that their debut record is worthwhile and has blown people away.
9. Tokyo Police Club (#6)
I actually kind of dislike TPC. They are quite famous though receiving mainstream radio and television airplay in addition to being loved by teens and being utterly annoyed by various fans during Rogers Picnic. It was our goal to stay objective by including TPC even if I dislike them.
Nature of the Experiment by Tokyo Police Club
10. Shad (9th)
Shad released The Old Prince last year however he really broke out with the video of The Old Prince Still Lives At Home. The parody of the Fresh Prince of Bel- Air Intro. He looked like the runner-up in the Polaris Prize sweepstakes (I thought he was going to win) and I was a little disappointed personally he didn’t take it.
The Old Prince Still Lives At Home by Shad
The honorable mentions:
11. Caribou (3rd)
12. Woodhands
13. Holy Fuck
14. Plants and Animals (even if I’m in the only one who hates Parc Avenue)
15. Feist – She didn’t really do anything…
