Trail Music?

[Gambit McCrae]

Short Posts please-

If you listen to music, or sing music while hiking along the trial list what you like to listen to and during what times-

I like Led Zep, Neil young, Mumford and son, Doors, Beatles, CS&N, Van Morrison, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and bush along with some others of same era/ Genre
I like to jam while walking and solo, or if im with others as well. Favorite tune times was Neil Young-Sugar mountain along Roan Mountain and Robert Plant heading towards Stecoah Gap in a thunderstorm Morning.

Happy Hiking!

[FarmerChef]

Sometimes, I'll put on Shania Twain's "Up" while we're doing a climb, just to stoke the kids up a bit. Then on the other side I'll do Allison Kraus singing "Down To the River To Pray." :banana

[Gambit McCrae]

Haha Nice! Thanks for the input!

And for those that do not listen to music what noises in the woods do you look for or maybe you like to see how quite you can get idk lol

[RED-DOG]

i prefer to listen to Nature noises such as Birds chirping, A nice flowing creek,river,Squrrels playing, if i listen to actual music on the trail it's C.C.R or Metallica.

[Sunshine82]

Defiantly prefer natures music but Mumford and sons and jack Johnson works in a

[Edro]

I dont listen to music while I am hiking, i like to hear what is around me in the woods and hear the wind. I do like to listen to music in my tent before sleep. anything from Allman Bros, Sonny Landreth or Joe Bonnamassa. Sometimes good ole Mountain music.. "Rock Me To Sleep"..

[tarditi]

I never hike with music playing in headphones/earphones, etc.
My preference is to hear the woods I sought out in the first place as well as retain my situational awareness.

That said, I do sing or hum (or recall the music in my head) from time-to-time... sometimes it's whatever is stuck in my head (I have 2 young boys, so kids songs are popular) or maybe something like "Country Roads" by John Denver or The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels... something I've already heard and sung 100's of times. :)

[mattyoc20]

The only time I really listen to music is when the fire is going. Got to have me some old school DMB in the woods with a side of Third Eye Blind.

[Gambit McCrae]

Lets focus on situational awareness, and how much some feel it plays an important role on the trail.

I can see it important for several reasons from a rattle to a hiker behind wanting to pass, bear or boar.
injured hiker etc as well?

[tf bear]

Green Day on low volume. Music helps at times. If you are going to use music please do so responsibly

[JustaTouron]

I load this cd onto my MP3.....

http://www.serenitysupply.com/catalog/Natures-Rhythms-Peaceful-Forest-CD-169.html

:)

[hikerboy57]

I load this cd onto my MP3.....

http://www.serenitysupply.com/catalog/Natures-Rhythms-Peaceful-Forest-CD-169.html

:)
have you considered just removing the ear buds?

[hikerboy57]

this one always reminds me of home:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CslD_6L4oTs

[Wise Old Owl]

Welcome Allen!

[BuckeyeBill]

this one always reminds me of home:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CslD_6L4oTs

Thanks hikerboy, you just made my day. I lived in NYC for 7 years and sure miss it at times.

[Drybones]

I listen to whatever the birds are singing....dont miss the radio, TV or internet....except of course you guys.

[Slo-go'en]

I keep tell'en ya, Trance EDM will keep you dancing along the trail. 2 hour DJ mixes are good. A lot of it is free or really cheap down loads. White noise with a beat never gets old :)

[Sir-Packs-Alot]

In those long "green tunnel" stretches most especially - music can be great - just try to keep ONE ear bud in only - for safety's sake :)

[Gambit McCrae]

In those long "green tunnel" stretches most especially - music can be great - just try to keep ONE ear bud in only - for safety's sake :)

That is a good idea! I will start doing that one ear bud thing.


I keep tell'en ya, Trance EDM will keep you dancing along the trail. 2 hour DJ mixes are good. A lot of it is free or really cheap down loads. White noise with a beat never gets old :)

haha i think if i listened to 2 hours of dj mix's I would be hiking way to fast and droned out like a robot! haha

[Just Bill]

I keep tell'en ya, Trance EDM will keep you dancing along the trail. 2 hour DJ mixes are good. A lot of it is free or really cheap down loads. White noise with a beat never gets old :)
Scott Williamson was real big into that stuff too. Along those lines... Pluto by Bjork has always been one of my faves-a very organic and earthy chick- unfortunately you either hate her voice or love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HykTbasT--c