Anyone who works out with their headphones knows how awesome it is when you get a big lift from your favorite song. Or hearing a cool tune you would have never picked shuffle through on your picturesque jog… With 1000s of songs on my iPod I almost always shuffle.
I’ve always thought it would be cool, interesting, perhaps even motivating to write about each playlist and the music’s effect on myself and the workout. Then I thought that might be kind of boring. Then I thought, “Yeah,” I was right…on both counts. 
Really just another chance to talk about music!
January 30, 2014
3 Mile Run
..And then there’s days when it is just you against yourself and no music is going to take you to the next level. That was this day’s run.
“Seasons of Madness,” -Catharsis
“Gimme Your Love,” -Michael Schenker
“Convoy,” -C. W. McCall
“Already Gone,” -Eagles
“Pieces De Clavecin Book 2, Les Moissonneurs,” F. Couperin, perf. John Williams
“The Struggle Within,” -Metallica
“Serpens Cauda,” -Tony MacAlpine
“Aftershock,” -Van Halen
“Brother John,” -Blues Traveler
“See You in Hell,” Yngwie J. Malmsteen
“Heroes End,” -Judas Priest
“Octopus’s Garden,” -Beatles
“I Will Remember,” – Queensryche
There was some good music on this playlist, but, as mentioned, there are days when the struggle is truly within…to steal the Metallica title. Body just wasn’t responding, maybe it had to do with the leg weights I lifted the day before.
To the music…
If you never heard Catharsis you aren’t alone. They were a local San Diego band that just missed it…and thats too bad cause they were really good, progressive and heavy and just getting started. Anyway you might know the guitarist, Scott Fox. He is a good friend and my musical partner in the Slayen & Fox guitar duo. If you ever get a chance look up Catharsis(make sure it was the SD band) and give them a listen.
Yes, “Convoy,” is the silly novelty song from the 1970’s. You know during the CB radio days? Smokey & The Bandit? Guess I am dating myself.
Highlight of this playlist was Tony MacAlpine. Known somewhat as an Yngwie clone from the 80’s Tony has been an afterthought in my listing all these years since. Recently I had the chance to see him play on “that Metal Show.” It definitely renewed my interest enough to head over to the fruit stand and download a couple tunes of his. “Serpens Cauda,” being the song that captured my ear the most.
Lowlights, “Octopus’s Garden,” just not a running song. Also, Yngwie’s, “See you in Hell.” Definitely not one his better efforts. The guitar licks are OK its just a little too cheesy.
Check out previous Run Playlist Posts.
Mike Slayen ~ Guitarist 