It doesn't get any better than when you find a song with just the motivational lyrics you are looking for. I like to use the song Work This Body by Walk The Moon and it always seems to get my classes working just a little harder. Here is another one that I've just started using by Sia called Move Your Body. Check out the original version and the remix. Both work great for a climb at around 64 rpm.
Move Your Body remix iTunes link
This is cool
I saw this online tool, after following a link posted by Kor180 studio owner Maja Kermath on Facebook. After trying a few tracks that came to mind, it worked so well that I felt I should share it with you. https://songbpm.com
The songbpm.com tool searches the Spotify database and returns all the posibilities found. It's interesting to me how the various versions of Ziggy Stardust are all at a different BPM.
79BPM or 148BPM… what's the difference?
The live version of the song above is listed at 148BPM, while all the others are around 80BPM. Obviously the live version isn't played twice as fast. Rather if you know the original song you'll hear that the live version is a bit slower @ 74BPM – 1/2 of 148BPM. The software is counting this track differently, which is why I prefer using….
Tap-To-The-Beat Music Counting Tools
Following and riding to the beat of the music, does require you be able to hear the rhythm and then match your movement to it. That's why I've always recommended Instructors actually listen to each track and then tap out the beat using one of the simple tap-to-the-beat counters listed below.
The Windows version Tap-To-The-Beat counter isn’t pretty, but I’ve used it for years — download it here. It will show as an .exe file in your downloads folder. Double click to open it and start tapping the Enter key in time with the beat that you hear 🙂
This online Tap to the Beat counter works well.
There are a bunch of free iPhone Apps like this one you can use.
Android Users can download this free App.
Have you heard? Spotify has come out with a new feature called Daily Mix. This is great if you're like me, and feel like you can't wait for your Discover Weekly playlist to update, because you get a new mix of tracks every single day based on your listening habits! It's a great way to hear more of the music you love and find new tracks that you might like too. If you find something you love, make sure you save it to your favorites. Here is a basic overview of the new feature as well as some of your frequently asked questions answered—> Spotify Daily Mix
Here's a great one I found while checking out my latest mix. It works well if you need a longer song with a strong beat and no lyrics:
Leave a comment and let me know what you think about the new Daily Mix feature, or share one of your new discoveries!
The Power of 3 Mix. 3 songs, by OneRepublic, harmonically mixed for your listening and riding pleasure.
Future Looks Good – OneRepublic
Kids – OneRepublic
Heaven – OneRepublic
Non-Members can listen to this mix by clicking on the “Play” icon below or purchase it by clicking “Buy”
Get more Dennis Mellon remixes at Legitmix
Premium Members can download this mix for free by following the links below:
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Right click to download this 3 song harmonically mixed track
To download the above media on a Mac:
Right Click on the blue underlined link
Select “Download Linked File As”
Select a download location
Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library
To download the above media on a PC:
Right Click on the blue underlined link
Select “Save Link As”
Select a download location
Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library
Click here to watch a video on how to download media files from ICI/Pro.
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Interested in something new and different to rock your next cycling class? Look no further. Beats Antique just came out with their new album Shadowbox on October 5, and you'll find some interesting tunes to add to your next playlist. They've been around for about ten years, but they're definitely not mainstream. There musical style covers many different genres, so you'll just need to listen for yourself. One of my favorites to use (and probably one of their most popular) has been Beauty Beats from their 2008 album Collide (90 bpm). You can take a listen here:
iTunes Link: Beauty Beats by Beats Antique
If you're interested in trying out something from their new album, the definitely check out:
Sideswipe (riding at about 70 rpm)
Sideswipe by Beats Antique iTunes Link
Vendetta (another one at around 70 rpm)
Vendetta by Beats Antique iTunes Link
Check out the entire album here:
Here's a great new track that just dropped today from OneRepublic. Their fourth album, Oh My My is expected to be released on October 7th. This song from the album includes a collaboration with one of my favorites singer/songwriters, Peter Gabriel. It's definitely a different sound for OneRepublic, but in a very good way. At 60 rpm, it's going to be on the steeper end of a hill. Enjoy!