﻿{"id":374028,"date":"2020-06-15T08:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T15:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=374028"},"modified":"2020-06-17T16:07:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T23:07:10","slug":"a-mix-of-10-songs-to-spice-up-your-pre-race-playlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/a-mix-of-10-songs-to-spice-up-your-pre-race-playlist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Mix of 10 Songs to Spice Up Your Pre-Race Playlist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every swimmer has their own pre-race ritual. You know, those stretches you do in the same order before every race? Or perhaps you recite a meaningful prayer. Or, you might not do anything at all &#8211; you&#8217;re loose and unperturbed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/the-reasoning-behind-pre-race-superstitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">superstitions<\/a>. Regardless of what you choose to do or not do, it is common for swimmers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/picking-up-speed-musics-effect-on-swimmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to pick a certain song<\/a> or playlist to jam out to before a big race. But what happens when your ritual becomes stale and the songs you once loved now bore you? Here are 10 interesting songs to keep your playlist fresh and exciting.<\/p>\n<h3>10. <em>Separate Ways<\/em> <em>(Worlds Apart) <\/em>by Journey<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Steve Perry<\/strong> just has a voice that makes you want to sing your lungs out. Space-age synths and thunderous drums are the pillars of this arena-rock hit. Feel them pulsate through your muscles as you get fired up for race day!<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Journey - Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Official HD Video - 1983)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LatorN4P9aA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>9. <em>The Way You Used to Do<\/em> by Queens of the Stone Age<\/h3>\n<p>Fuzzed out guitars will inject a sugary sensation into your ear drums when you tune in to this song. In the words of frontman <strong>Josh Homme<\/strong>, &#8220;It&#8217;s got an urgency without an emergency.&#8221; It calls on you to seize the moment, which is essential for grounding yourself before a big race.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Queens of the Stone Age - The Way You Used to Do (Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GvyNyFXHj4k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>8. <em>Dog Days Are Over<\/em> by Florence + The Machine<\/h3>\n<p>Another songwriter that seeks to drown out the noise of the past, <strong>Florence Welch<\/strong> heralds the coming of victory in the face of stagnation. Let this dynamic song&#8217;s driving drums and melodious harp invigorate you and fuel your desire for success.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over (Live on Letterman)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JrYnggjTJfk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>7. <em>Ice Ice Baby<\/em> by Vanilla Ice<\/h3>\n<p>While one could argue Queen&#8217;s <em>Under Pressure<\/em> is the superior use of the bass line, Vanilla Ice&#8217;s application is downright infectious. With lyrics oozing with confidence, dance away any nerves you may have. Rock that block like a vandal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rog8ou-ZepE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>6. <em>The<\/em> <em>Ecstasy of Gold<\/em> by Ennio Morricone<\/h3>\n<p>This orchestral arrangement will make you feel as cool as <strong>Clint Eastwood<\/strong>. Not as bombastic or groovy as other songs on this list, it trades rhythmic beats for sweeping violins and operatic vocals. It&#8217;s perfect to listen to between events to wind down from the previous race and slowly build to the next one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone ( The Good, the Bad and the Ugly ) [High Quality Audio]\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PYI09PMNazw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>5. <em>Should I Stay or Should I Go<\/em> by The Clash<\/h3>\n<p>With one of the most iconic riffs of all time, this hit by The Only Band That Matters is full of punk rock swagger. Maybe just don&#8217;t pay too close of attention to the lyrics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BN1WwnEDWAM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>4.<em> Shell Shocked<\/em> by Juicy J &amp; Wiz Khalifa<\/h3>\n<p>This song is in your face from the start, bouncing with electronic beats and clever rhymes. The family-focused lyrics also make it a great song to blast behind the blocks with your teammates before a relay.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign - Shell Shocked feat Kill The Noise &amp; Madsonik (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BaACrT6Ydik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>3. <em>Work Song<\/em> by Hozier<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the best cure for race day nerves is not the energetic bop of rock &#8216;n roll or hip-hop but the sweet, subdued melodies of folk. Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has these in spades. <em>Work Song<\/em>&#8216;s subtle hum and Hozier&#8217;s deep voice will soothe your soul and reverberate through your body like a heartbeat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hozier - Work Song | Other Voices\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0_oGM2o2y0Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>2. <em>The Middle<\/em> by Jimmy Eat World<\/h3>\n<p>The beauty of this song is in its simplicity. The consistent and driving pace of the guitars make it a solid choice to get a pace in your head before a long distance event, and <strong>Jim Adkins<\/strong>&#8216; straightforward lyrics are a blast to sing along to.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jimmy Eat World- The Middle HQ\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4QWzYjatCCs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>1. <em>Thunderstruck<\/em> by AC\/DC<\/h3>\n<p>This song could be considered the culmination of every song on this list. Confident from the start, it builds from a simple riff supported by boisterous drums to a screeching guitar solo and a roaring chorus. It begs to be turned up to eleven, where its energy is felt best. Crank it up and rock out before your race!<\/p>\n<div class=\"oembed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AC\/DC - Thunderstruck (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v2AC41dglnM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>What songs do you like to jam out too on your playlists?<\/p>\n<p><b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every swimmer has their own pre-race ritual. You know, those stretches you do in the same order before every race? Or perhaps you recite a meaningful prayer. 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