Music for the elliptical, treadmill or torture device of your choice…
Guess who decided to get in shape? Guess what gets me through cardio?
Hot on the iPod this month is a 2-hour set from Techno pioneer (we can call him a legend now, right?) Richie Hawtin, recorded live in Paris, June 21st of this year.
DISCLAIMER - This is not one of the those harsh, repetitive, techno mixes. Hawtin’s 120-minute mix is a hypnotic ride. Techno (especially) is perfect for cardio - it’s all about repetition, and musically, it’s all about the gradual changes and evolution of the beats.
No divas singing, no samples, nobody rapping. It’s a tough sell for many. But trust me on this one. Put on some good shoes, jack up the incline on that treadmill and get into the groove.
http://soundcloud.com/r_co/richie-hawtin-live-red-grand
PS. He gives you a nice 5-minute ambient break at around 56:00. Sets you up for Hour 2 - an even deeper set. Enjoy it…
