litewave Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I've been listening to a small number (15-20) of artists over the past year or so, and my play list is stale. Although I like all kinds of music, from K-pop to Folk and everything adjacent and in between, I gravitate to techno and electronica while riding. I tend to avoid vulgar lyrics, but am not always successful. By far, the top group in my somewhat dated playlist has been Linkin Park last decade (RIP Chester B), followed by Joy Division/New Order, Eminem, Aphex Twin, older Daft Punk, and more recently, a little Charly Beck. When I'm riding mellow (always sober, though ), I like Cake, Maroon 5, Bruce Cockburn, and Shakira, to name a few [Caveat: embedded links may be NSFW in some places]. I am really interested in others' suggestions, especially music that isn't in English – and from this decade. Also, please indicate which service provider you use (e.g., iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.) so others can find the music. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpong Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This decade you say? Sadly, I'm stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, dpong said: This decade you say? Sadly, I'm stumped. No, not exclusively. What do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpong Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, litewave said: No, not exclusively. What do you like? I like old blues, my friend, because I'm an old dude. Didn't mean to hijack your thread. I hope you get some fruitful suggestions. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Andre Nickatina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 9 hours ago, kasenutty said: Andre Nickatina I like a few tracks I've heard so far on the iTunes artist song list ("I'm a Pisces but I'd rather be a killa whale" was kinda humorous, but the Orca sounds made me homesick for NZ). Which albums/songs should I follow up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalSeth Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Skunk Anansie and early PJ Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'd rather not. Either it's through the speakers and then I am annoying other people with my music, and with earphones you can't hear your surroundings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 5 hours ago, KalSeth said: Skunk Anansie and early PJ Harvey Thanks! I totally missed Skunk Anansie but will start working my way through their catalogue. I heard PJ Harvey a while back pre-iTunes, and look forward to catching up. This weekend will be extra fun on the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, ir_fuel said: I'd rather not. Either it's through the speakers and then I am annoying other people with my music, and with earphones you can't hear your surroundings. Fair enough. I didn't wear earbuds for the first six months, until I felt very confident and knew my usual routes well. It's sometimes nice to enjoy the ambient noises riding through parks, and in pedestrian zones. When riding on sidewalks along arterials, the earbuds mask the road noise and the occasional shouts from cars. On bike trails, a cyclist will rarely overtake me, but even then they typically do not announce when approaching, so I have little or no audial advance warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Manowar .... Metallica .... Weeknd More soft : Rick martin and 80´music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 It's just that I already hate a certain type of youth (I think in the UK they call them "chavs") walking around (or on public transport) with their smartphones in speaker mode playing some horrible 50 Cent/JayZ/... whatever crap it is they listen to so everyone hears what "good" taste in music they have. Just now, Bambino said: Manowar .... Metallica .... Weeknd More soft : Rick martin and 80´music That's quite the spectrum there. From Manowar to Ricky Martin Death to false metal! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 lololololol My favourite is: Warriors Of The World (United)" Its very powerfull.... You have to listen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubertoad Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I listen to creepy quiet screeches of the wheel, that reminds me of Babylon 5 Shadows Vessels screeching. I don't listen to music while riding because more distraction and it is fun enough on it's own and I don't have much favorite music to listen to (btw I'm always hungry for it, so would like to know what songs you consider best). As for the music, I'm listening to Agonoise and fgfc820 at the moment. Also recently discovered that some nasheeds are pretty dank. Some have some ugly meaning, but as I don't understand a thing in Arabic they're fine for me. I also downloaded some old 8 bit NES midi themes (should name the battletoads title, of course) to play them with the wheel, as I just think this is what should be played with the wheel, if ever, used it only for some company riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8gJxIWSxGE&list=PLAD0E16116DDDFB9E&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvzsFS4Plmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n7RvfwVCjY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RRudzgAfME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I forgot to tell... I like very much... HARRY STYLES: Sign of the times Its great to listen while ridding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, ubertoad said: I listen to creepy quiet screeches of the wheel, that reminds me of Babylon 5 Shadows Vessels screeching. I don't listen to music while riding because more distraction and it is fun enough on it's own and I don't have much favorite music to listen to (btw I'm always hungry for it, so would like to know what songs you consider best). As for the music, I'm listening to Agonoise and fgfc820 at the moment. Also recently discovered that some nasheeds are pretty dank. Some have some ugly meaning, but as I don't understand a thing in Arabic they're fine for me. I also downloaded some old 8 bit NES midi themes (should name the battletoads title, of course) to play them with the wheel, as I just think this is what should be played with the wheel, if ever, used it only for some company riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8gJxIWSxGE&list=PLAD0E16116DDDFB9E&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvzsFS4Plmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n7RvfwVCjY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RRudzgAfME You should just type "chiptunes" in youtube Or for some nostalgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 7 hours ago, Bambino said: Manowar .... Metallica .... Weeknd More soft : Rick martin and 80´music Manowar gave me a good laugh! Together with Metallica are still great from that genre. Weeknd was a bit of a surprise, and has been added to my list to catch up on. Ricky Martin is very talented but a bit too glam for me. Anything in particular from the 80s? 7 hours ago, Bambino said: lololololol My favourite is: Warriors Of The World (United)" Its very powerfull.... You have to listen!! I did, thanks. Great for ... its time. It made me want to watch the Marvel Thor movies again, too. 7 hours ago, ubertoad said: As for the music, I'm listening to Agonoise and fgfc820 at the moment. Also recently discovered that some nasheeds are pretty dank. Some have some ugly meaning, but as I don't understand a thing in Arabic they're fine for me. I also downloaded some old 8 bit NES midi themes ... Agonoize is a bit of a stretch for me, so I'll have to pass. fgfc820 is pretty good for what it is, but not my cup of tea. After 15 minutes of listening I developed this strange urge to put metal spikes on my Ninebot though. 7 hours ago, Bambino said: I forgot to tell... I like very much... HARRY STYLES: Sign of the times Its great to listen while ridding!! Amazing – that song debuted at #1 in the US, UK and AUS. This track titled "kiwi" was pretty good and fairly accurate: [Verse 1]She worked her way through a cheap pack of cigarettes Hard liquor mixed with a bit of intellect And all the boys, they were saying they were into it Such a pretty face, on a pretty neck [Chorus]She's driving me crazy, but I'm into it, but I'm into it I'm kinda into it It's getting crazy, I think I'm losing it, I think I'm losing it I think she said "I'm having your baby, it's none of your business" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 litewave ... uau!!! I like that!!! Great sound!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 From 80´ s i lke Europe... Queen, Bruce Springsteen... Erasure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I play my songs over the KingSong speakers; I figure if I am not louder than the vehicles around me then no one has legitimate cause to complain. In practice I find only a few songs work well over the wind and the ground roar, basically those that have a sharp high beat. Cotton Fields by CCR. Laisse Tomber. Howling at Nothing. Wagon Wheel. Hillbilly Willy. Booty Swing. Steal my Sunshine. Burning Love. 54 74 90 2006 This is how we do it. Das hab ich gleich All Summer Long. Get Lucky. Brokenhearted. Long cool woman. Do you love me? Kids (2 finger an den Kopf) Electric feel. You win again. Do the hustle. A big hunk o love. Geronimo. Home we'll go. Feel good inc. I've got a bunch more but you get the idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARPed1701D Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 For those not wearing full face helmets might I suggest Trekz Titanium bone conduction headphones by Aftershokz. They leave your ears open to hear your surroundings but also keep your music...yours (thanks in advance from those who don't like your taste in music). It also negates wind noise overrriding your tunes and offers the music option for non King Song riders without speakers. It's like your own personal speaker in your head. I used to wear mine for cycling but they also work great in the office where you want/need to hear your colleagues but also want to listen to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Never tried it. How is the sound quality compared to normal headphones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARPed1701D Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Generally very good. It obviously isn't as good as a set of quality "in the ear" headphones but I think they suit their purpose excellently. Certainly got to be better than a set of tinny speakers 4 foot below your head fighting to be heard over wind noise. They have a mic in them as well for taking calls although wind noise in the mic is an issue when moving. For private listening to music while retaining situational awareness they cannot be beaten IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I usually carry around my ghettoblaster with this song on an endless loop while I'm riding my Ninebot. I'll then pause at a girl's house and blare this song out before the cops chase me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'm still trying to get some EUC listeners for my original music. www.youtube.com/sidestreetreny www.sidestreetmusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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