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    Question Gym music

    I will search the threads, but while I am doing so, I wanted to ask for some advice on some highland music that may be appropriate for the gym. Masculine voices, maybe some grunting, fast music, but not a disco or dance type. Maybe along the lines of a gothic or metal, but with out the social deviance. Does that makes sense? I am looking for a Bon Jovi/Braveheart mix that I can work out to.

    thanks guys. Be Fearless

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayFilomena
    I will search .... Masculine voices, maybe some grunting, fast music.....along the lines of a gothic or metal, but with out the social deviance.
    Start with Corvus Corax. Think medieval music on bagpipes and other loud stuff meets Rammstein. http://www.corvuscorax.de

    After that, go for Rare Air. They're one of my favorite bands, but sadly now defunct. I'd particularly recommend their New World CD. Although they be a bit too jazz influenced for your desires.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayFilomena
    I will search the threads, but while I am doing so, I wanted to ask for some advice on some highland music that may be appropriate for the gym. Masculine voices, maybe some grunting, fast music, but not a disco or dance type. Maybe along the lines of a gothic or metal, but with out the social deviance. Does that makes sense? I am looking for a Bon Jovi/Braveheart mix that I can work out to.

    thanks guys. Be Fearless

    try Wicked Tinkers.... Rouges.....& John McLean Allan....

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    Check out this link. There are many great bands mentioned in there..
    [B]Paul Murray[/B]
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    Dropkick Murphy
    Real McKenzies
    Flogging Molly
    Clann An Drumma
    and best of all Barleyjuice

    just to name a few.
    Last edited by Colin; 7th April 06 at 09:26 AM.

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    Off Kilter's stuff is good.

    Any good rockin' bagpipe stuff is great, actually.

    Power and Majesty by the Robert Shaw Chorale is excellent for workouts too.

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    I could go with any listed so far but I'll echo Colin and recommend BarleyJuice. Then go have some barleyjuice after the gym.
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    wow

    Lots of good choices. I have spent the last two days looking up these bands and CD's, and will buy at least three, maybe 5 of them today. My wife is going to be shaking her head,,,"and why did you need 5 cd's of bagpipe rock while stationed in Baghdad". I have her convinced how hard it is for me over here. You should have herd her voice when I told her I had a maid. :rolleyes:

    Thanks everyone.

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    Jay,

    I have just started back to the gym after way too long.
    So here is what I have on my Ipod

    Gaelic storm. Lots of good fast paced long sets.
    I got the dvd and ripped them on to cds and my new Ipod.
    they have a few slow songs but mainly very upbeat.
    http://www.gaelicstorm.com/

    Enter the Haggis
    A little more rock than pop.
    http://www.enterthehaggis.com/index.php

    Another recommendation for ClananDrumma.
    A friend of mine who is a marine said
    "Listening to Clan an Drumma is very tribal.
    It makes men want to fight and women
    want to mate."

    http://www.clannandrumma.com/
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    I have been using the Ipod at the gym now for months. I loaded it up with all kinds of music. But, I have found the celtic beat very good for setting a pace on the eliptical.

    Clann an Drumma/Albannach
    Enter the Haggis
    Mackeel
    Dagda

    I am working on getting some more on there. Hopefully Dropkick Murphys and such.

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