Gold Medal Music

I’m going to have say that today’s post is a bit of a cop out. In fact it’s just a list of what Olympic snowboard team is listening to. Also, I know they’ve done studies that show that runners with music run faster than runners without music. This really shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who’s been on a treadmill with an ipod. Anyway, with that, here’s some music to pump you up on hump day!

Seth Wescott won the gold for the U.S. two days in snowboard cross. Being a good New England boy, he told one reporter that he was listening to Dropkick Murphy’s “Shipping Up to Boston” during his time trial. Great choice.

I found a “Shaun White Snowboarding: Official Soundtrack” online, which I find hilarious. THIS SOUNDRATCK IS OFFICIAL! Anyway, I’d like to highlight my favorites from the list include, “Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult (I need more cowbell!), “Great DJ” by the Ting Tings, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry. This actually looks like a pretty decent playlist, pulling out some classic rock, old hip hop and newer rock. Here’s the link if you want to check it out. It is from October 2008 so it’s a bit dated. http://www.emusic.com/album/Shaun-White-Snowboarding-Original-Soundtrack-Shaun-White-Snowboarding-Official-Soundtrack-MP3-Download/11549706.html

Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler as to have one of my favorite playlists solely because she includes “Da Booty” by Tribe Called Quest. Tribe Called Quest has to be one of my all time favorites. The rest of her list is pretty eclectic as well including The Strokes, TV on the Radios, and Bob Dylan’s “Hurricane.”

Not so eclectic but a great combo of songs is Snowboarder Scott Lago. He had Neil Young’s “Rocking in the Free World” which is on my list as a favorite. He also includes, “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns and Roses. Am I the only who had “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Paradise City” on a pump up mix on the bus to away games in high school? I highly doubt it.

Finally, if I were an Olympic snowboarder these would be on my list right now. Blur’s “Song2” (the woohoo! Song, love it). “All Eyes on Me” by Clipse featuring Keri Hilson. Then I also love the beat behind Kid Sister’s “Pro Nails” and Kanye West’s cameo is one of my favorite guest pieces. Finally, “Wasted Time” by Kings of Leon. This is old Kings of Leon, when they were more Southern Rock. Finally, I’ve been addicted to David Guetta featuring Kid Cudi, “Memories” for the past week. Since I am not an Olympic snowboarder I will just have to listen to these while I’m on the treadmill watching coverage of the Olympic snowboarders.