Just curious what music others listen to while riding. I've started thinking that may help me quite the internal voices a bit and let me relax while riding, but I'm not sure what to listen to. I tend to listen to angry rock or techno/dubstep at the gym, but neither seem well suited to riding.
Hopefully I'll ride Mon, lesson Tues, work Wed-Sun
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When not having a lesson I am always "plugged-in" to my music while on horseback in an arena - for just the reason you describe. I find it helps me relax and keeps me out of my head!
ReplyDeletePlus if i can't hear scary noises I figure neither can Kika! ;-)
Case of "If I can't see you, you can't see me" classic denial :p
Albums I've ridden to do date include:
- both Adele's albums "19" & "21" - adore her voice & songs.
- Florence & the Machine's "Ceremonials" (Don't have Lungs or I'd ride to that also - another singer whose voice & music I adore)
- Anything by Snow Patrol, have the new album "Fallen Empires" and a 2 disc compilation of greatest hits called "Up to Now"
- both of Two Door Cinema Club's albums, "Beacon" & "Tourist History" - current favs to listen to while riding
I've also tried Mumford & Sons first album "Sigh No More" and while I really enjoy it on it's own it's a bit slow & too soft for me when riding - I can't really "hear" it so the thoughts can creep in, lol.
Sorry this has gotten much wordier then I'd intended - hopefully there might some food for thought in the suggestions
Thanks, those are right along the lines I was thinking!
DeleteMmm I've listened to talk radio mostly (presidential debates) I was thinking that some Blonde Redhead or Sufjan Stevens would be good for riding. Ann is always listening to the top 40.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I like the Sufjan Stevens, I've been trying to rebroaden my music horizons, I've felt a little stagnant lately (out of room on the IPhone).
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