Soundtrack To Their Lives
August 26, 2008 – 4:56 pm PT by MikeTags: Jessi Miley, Megan Abubo, Stephanie Gilmore —
You’ve seen it all before. You’re favorite athletes hyping themselves up by listening to music on their I-Pods. I’ve always been curious as to what a lot of these people are actually listening too. I know that there are a few athletes quoted saying that they listen to Eminem a lot. You know the one from “8 Mile” where he raps about loosing yourself.
That’s great and all but I was hoping that they would be listening to something more soothing in order to relax them before their games, matches, or whatever. Maybe like Allen Iverson could come out listening to “Out Of Touch” by the soulful duo Hall And Oats. Or if you’re a boxer like Mike Tyson and you need something not so cliché, he can listen to War’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” I know that Lightweight Champion Manny Pacquiao comes out to the ring listening to his own music. That’s bold.
Well the folks at the Association of Surfing Pros asked some of the lady surfers on tour about what they listen too. There are definitely some interesting picks on there and some not so surprising. Check it.
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, current ASP Women’s World No. 2:
Top 5 Favorite Pre-Surf Songs:
- “Multiply” in minor key by Jamie Lidell.
- “A Distinctive Sound” by Gotye.
- Tracks 9 through 12 by Hotel Costes.
- “We Don’t Walk” by Paper Scissors.
- “This Apparatus Must Be Unearthed” by Mars Volta.
Worst Song to Get into Your Head Pre-Surf:
- Anything from Jessi’s playlist can go in this category.
Megan Abubo (HAW), 30, current ASP Women’s World No. 6:
Top 5 Favorite Pre-Surf Songs:
- All AC/DC because it goes way back in my head from my early days of competing.
- Anything Linkin Park (my favorite band). Such good lyrics and really angry too so you can get amped on your opponents.
- “Kids” by MGMT. Love the beat in this one.
- All songs by Yellwcard because it is super fast, amping music.
- Bloc Party stuff because they have good beats and lyrics.
Worst Song to Get into Your Head Pre-Surf:
- Honestly, it all depends on my mood.
Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS), 22, current ASP Women’s World No. 9:
Top 5 Favorite Pre-Surf Songs:
- “Faith” by George Michael. I like the film clip for this one – tight jeans, aviators and the bum wiggle. Need I say more?
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston. It makes me laugh and makes me start moving.
- “Hand on Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue. The song is epic.
- “Good Luck” by Basement Jaxx. This one gets me moving.
- “I Love Your Smile” by Shanice. It’s pretty.
Worst Song to Get into Your Head Pre-Surf:
- “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt. It used to be on the radio when I went to swim training when I was younger and it drove me absolutely mad.
Rosanne Hodge (ZAF), 21, current ASP Women’s World No. 11:
Top 5 Favorite Pre-Surf Songs:
- “Deceptacon” by Le Tigre. It’s fun and happy.
- “Domino” by Van Morrison. It reminds me of going on surf safaris with my family when I was younger. Good times.
- “When the Night Fills My Song” by Bedouin Soundclash. It makes me smile and reminds me of fun waves and South Africa.
- “Middle of the Hill” by Josh Pyke. It makes me clap and think of a story in my head while I wait for waves. Is that weird?
- “The Con” by Tegan and Sarah. I just really like this song.
Worst Song to Get into Your Head Pre-Surf:
- Any song from the wipeout section of Taylor Steele’s videos. I don’t know why, but I always seem to come out of the water upset of bleeding if I have one of those songs in my head. Ever since I was a grommet, I’ve felt this way.
Nicola Atherton (AUS), 22, current ASP Women’s World No. 11:
Top 5 Favorite Pre-Surf Songs:
- “Lights and Music” by Cut Copy.
- “Technologic” by Daft Punk.
- “Embrace” by PNAU.
- “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayer.
- “Weir Who Knows Why” by Killing Heidi. I just like them.
Worst Song to Get into Your Head Pre-Surf:
- “Air” by Jordan Sparks and Chris Brown. I have had it stuck in my head for weeks and I still only know the chorus.
Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, current ASP Women’s World No. 16:
Top 5 Favorite Pre-Surf Songs:
- “Numb” by Linkin Park. I like this song because it’s the bomb.
- “Booty Music” by Git Fresh. This song reminds me of my son singing and dancing.
- “Damnit” by Blink 182. This one has been one of my all-time favorites since I was in high school.
- “Get Away Car” by Du South. The beat is animal and I like the vibe it gives.
- “The Boss” by Rick Ross and T-Pain. This song is killer because Jabbawockeez from America’s Best Dance Crew killed it on stage to this song
Worst Song to Get into Your Head Pre-Surf:
- No. 1 worst song is anything techno/trance or house music that is rocking my brain like I’m at the club or something and it’s in the morning. I like that kind of music when I’m out at night, but not at a surf comp
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