What song gets you motivated?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 15:00:49 -0400

Do you have one? It can be one from a deployment that you listened to before missions, a song before a PFT, etc.

Just interested to see the trends especially with deployments music throughout the services as well as with the diverse group we have here which includes some Vietnam vets, Gulf war vets, and of course OIF/OEF vets.

Response by SFC Rich Carey made May 28 at 2014 3:02 PM

SFC Rich Carey — Wed, 28 May 2014 15:02:21 -0400

Radar Love Desert Storm. I received a cd in the mail.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 28 at 2014 3:17 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 28 May 2014 15:17:12 -0400

Standing Outside the Fire by Garth Brooks,
"Life is not tried, it is merely survived if you're standing outside the fire."
This song has always motivated me. You have to take chances in life!

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made May 28 at 2014 3:20 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Wed, 28 May 2014 15:20:00 -0400

I'll show my age a little. "Hide in the Rainbow" by Dio.

The last one out of thunder
He will always survive
But if you are starting to wonder
No no, you can never surrender

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made May 28 at 2014 4:00 PM

MAJ Jim Woods — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:00:16 -0400

Iron Butterfly's ‎"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" was to me the same motivator as Song of the Valkyrie was to the num-nuts LTC in Apocalypse Now. I always played it before going outside the wire.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 5:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 17:31:43 -0400

Music motivates me in so many ways. Back in 2004 at FOB Speicher someone gave my driver a little boom box and before missions she used to put 50 cent album "get rich or die trying" lol. Its hilarious now that I think about it but that song "what up gangsta" used to get us so fired up leaving the FOB. For some reason the way that song came on made me feel real invincible.

Now days on my way to a PFT Ill listen to DMX just to wake me up and get me hyped BUT if I could listen to music while I was doing my run it would be "We come running" by Youngblood Hawke. Obviously I change the words to "we GO running" while its playing. When I listen to it on the treadmill

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 6:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 18:18:06 -0400

Most of the older crowd will not agree, but.. Rob Bailey and the Hustle Standard "Hungry"!

I'll sleep, when I'm dead, won't even catch my breath
And I know, the weight of, the world can't crush my chest
I'll work 'til I'm dead, I'll work 'til I'm dead
I'll work 'til I'm dead, and then I'll do it all again

********Dont google it unless you are cool with lots of curse words.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made May 28 at 2014 6:28 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 28 May 2014 18:28:55 -0400

"Let It Go" - Frozen Nothing makes me wanna kill something more than that song. True motivation!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 6:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 18:47:43 -0400

For me, during Desert Storm, it was "Disposable Heroes" by Metallica. The whole "Master of Puppets" album was freakin' awesome.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made May 28 at 2014 7:00 PM

SSG Jeffrey Spencer — Wed, 28 May 2014 19:00:38 -0400

I Get Around by the Beach Boys.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 7:22 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 19:22:12 -0400

Before trying to set a new PR in the gym, I always listen to Raining Blood by Slayer. Gets me motivated!!!!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 28 at 2014 7:25 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 28 May 2014 19:25:57 -0400

Pre-mission
Man in a Box - Alice in Chains (anything else off the Dirt Album. Can almost hear all the M16 bolts slamming forward now)
Fuel - Metallica
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Shipping up to Boston - Drop Kick Murphys

GP use
Thunderstruck -ACDC (aerial delivery operations just not the same without it, playing in my head vice thru an iPod. Have to pay attention in the bird)
She Sells Sanctuary - Cult

PT
don't stop the party - Pitbull
In da club - 50 cent
Thrift Shop - Macklemore and Lewis

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made May 28 at 2014 8:22 PM

SFC Stephen Carden — Wed, 28 May 2014 20:22:11 -0400

For Those About to Rock - ACDC
Love Removal Machine - The Cult
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Anything by Metallica
Symphony of Destruction - Megadeth

These are just the ones I can think of right now. I also like "Carolina In My Mind" (James Taylor) when I am homesick.
I remember one night flight in a Blackhawk in Afghanistan. It was pitch black except for the green glow around the eyes of the door gunners, the doors were open and hot air was blasting in my face, we are flying over (barely) a mountain, I am all kitted up and blasting Metallica's For Whom the Bell Tolls" through my iPod Awesome!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 9:01 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 21:01:47 -0400

I expected to see this one listed a few times already?!?! Maybe just given the Infantry units I was in tainted my ears? LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_w14gMNfmA

300 - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor - Drowning Pool

A Few Scenes From The Film 300! And The Perfect Song For It. Enjoy!! (Please look also my newest Video "Naruto - Girugämesh - Omae ni Sasageru Minikui Koe")

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 10:23 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 22:23:13 -0400

For Those About to Rock and Back in Black motivation to the MAX!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2014 10:29 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 May 2014 22:29:08 -0400

Right before I take an APFT I like to blast Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine. It pumps me up.

Response by MSgt Lancia Stewart made May 28 at 2014 10:59 PM

MSgt Lancia Stewart — Wed, 28 May 2014 22:59:48 -0400

Wow. Hmm. It all depends on the mood I'm in prior to the event. I'll do my best Cartman singing "Come Sail Away" by Styx, belt out the B-52s, or go nuts to Silverchair. Although, I do believe I'll take "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by the Smiths or "Working Man" by Rush FTMFW.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made May 29 at 2014 8:52 AM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Thu, 29 May 2014 08:52:42 -0400

The Game - Motorhead

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2014 9:57 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 May 2014 09:57:47 -0400

Black Betty - Spiderbait
shipping up to Boston
the game - disturbed
thunderstuck - AC/DC

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made May 29 at 2014 3:21 PM

SGT Craig Northacker — Thu, 29 May 2014 15:21:32 -0400

How about Country Joe and the Fish for pre-deployment?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2014 4:22 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 May 2014 16:22:17 -0400

I used to blare out the Soviet anthem from my barracks window in the mornings, we were in amongst all the arabic languages so we rebelled.

Just random songs that would I listen to during deployment:
My idea of fun (is killing everyone) by Iggy Pop
Kick Start My Heart by the Crue
.45 by Shinedown
My Dick by Mickey Avalon
Bad Company covered by Five Finger Death Punch
Hate me now by NAS
Etc etc etc

Response by PO1 G. Leslie /Stiltner made May 29 at 2014 5:24 PM

PO1 G. Leslie /Stiltner — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:24:33 -0400

Sweet Home Alabama, By Lynyrd Skynyrd !!

Response by MSG Martinis Butler made May 30 at 2014 7:49 AM

MSG Martinis Butler — Fri, 30 May 2014 07:49:52 -0400

The classic song that gets me motivated and i'm sure many others would be "Eye of the Tiger".

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 9:52 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 May 2014 09:52:20 -0400

Till I collapse - Eminem
Thunderstruck - AC/DC
The Final Countdown - Europe

Those always get me fired up.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 10:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:45:23 -0400

ODB, "Shimmy Shimmy Ya". Every single mission outside the wire.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 1:01 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:01:10 -0400

Cinderella Man -Eminem

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 9:40 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 May 2014 09:40:16 -0400

Here are a few of my favorites:

Accept- Balls to the Wall
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
Metallica - Fuel
Monster Magnet - Space Lord
Rob Zombie - Superbeast

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 3:13 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 May 2014 15:13:31 -0400

I got my dad into a Rock song called "Hero" By Skillet, a song he listened to while overseas in 2009-2010 which was My senior year of high school, I sang it with the help of girl who also had a dad deployed at the time since its a song with both a male and female vocalist

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2014 10:53 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:53:39 -0400

Chiming in here. My motivating songs vary. But for kickboxing, I love angry stuff like:
Evanescence - Going Under
Eminem - Berzerk
Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk
Linkin Park - Numb
and I'm with Ltc. Jason M. on this anything from the Alice in Chains Dirt album.
I also like Rod Zombie and the Matrix Soundtracks.

When I'm in a pop mood, I like will.i.am T.H.E. Hardest Ever, Part of Me by Katy Perry, Back in Black from AC/DC.

I know it's crazy diverse tracks but I love all kinds of music.

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Jun 9 at 2014 6:34 AM

SPC Christopher Smith — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 06:34:05 -0400

I like music, but I love money. So the sound that motivates me is the sound of a cash count machine spinning.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 17 at 2014 12:58 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:58:30 -0400

I have a five year old daughter, the only songs I can remember are from frozen. I try to let it go but I all I want to do is build a snowman?

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jun 17 at 2014 1:06 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:06:25 -0400

Thin Lizzy's The boys are back in town.

Response by SSG John Bacon made Jun 17 at 2014 1:52 PM

SSG John Bacon — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:52:30 -0400

Thunder Struck by AC/DC.

Response by GySgt Joel Shaver made Jun 17 at 2014 3:02 PM

GySgt Joel Shaver — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:02:51 -0400

Boston Foreplay/Long Time

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2014 4:51 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:51:23 -0400

Til I Collapse by Eminem. Guaranteed to get me fired up.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2014 1:04 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:04:25 -0400

The Fixx - Red Skies (oldie but great goodie)

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2014 4:18 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:18:22 -0400

In this moment - adrenalize & whore always get me going for my pt.

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor made Jun 19 at 2014 8:30 PM

SSG Dennis O'Connor — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:30:40 -0400

Anything from the 80s. Yeah I'm showing my age but nothing beats ride the lightning or any other Metallica.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2014 11:59 AM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:59:19 -0400

The Saw Is The Law by Whitechapel
The Warrior's Code by Dropkick Murphys
The Atheist Anthem by Leftover Crack
Sun Doesn't Rise by Mushroomhead
and of course
Hourglass by Lamb Of God

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Jun 23 at 2014 10:34 PM

SGT Mark Sullivan — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:34:59 -0400

Metalica, AC/DC, used to get us Pumped before a Range, FTX, or ARTEP, of course being Army Aviation Metalica High Speed Dirt and AC/DC Thunderstruck http://youtu.be/XYFdldfYEJk were favorites. So much for the premise behind the movie "Generation Kill" LOL

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 3:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:51:52 -0400

When running long distances and I feel like I can't go no more, I listen to The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner by Iron Maiden, it never fails me

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 3 at 2014 6:47 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 06:47:03 -0400

Reveille! I blast it when my kids refuse to get going in the morning.

"Ride of the Valkyries"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30QzJKCUekQ

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2014 8:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:32:24 -0400

My truck crew always started with Alice in Chains' "Man in the Box" on the way out the gate.

Response by SSG Lucas Lisitza made Jul 3 at 2014 1:11 PM

SSG Lucas Lisitza — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:11:08 -0400

"Rooster" by Alice in Chains AND "Dragula" by Rob Zombie.

I had a 70+ song playlist for my pre-mission preparation routine so picking a song or even two is quite difficult.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2014 3:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 03:31:36 -0400

Taboo

When it really sucks I think... Taboo, taboo, tabolly, tabolly, taboo...

Response by LCpl Jessica Chaney made Sep 2 at 2014 11:07 AM

LCpl Jessica Chaney — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:07:45 -0400

My watch by Mike Corrado

Response by SGT Richard H. made Sep 2 at 2014 11:39 AM

SGT Richard H. — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:39:49 -0400

Definitely showing my age here....

Aces High by Iron Maiden.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNg4OjWkLns

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 12:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:34:32 -0400

I am fan from Rob Baily & the Hustle Standard. Make me want to life the gym.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue_KQpu7URI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkQQfd_H018

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2014 9:34 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:34:40 -0400

LIVING ON A PRAYER!!!! Bruh!! Halfway through deployment!!!

Tango!
Doc

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 7 at 2014 9:43 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:43:20 -0400

"There Can Be Only One!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzGQ7Zfu08

Thunderstruck US Army Aviation YouTube

Response by SFC Steven Borders made Sep 17 at 2014 6:57 AM

SFC Steven Borders — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:57:36 -0400

Song that gets me motivated before any event be it PT Test, or just straight running outside is Whiskey in a Jar by Metallica. Love this song, it is my favorite song. Just love the get up and go feel of it.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Sep 22 at 2014 10:38 AM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:38:44 -0400

Crack Music - Kanye West
Till I Collpase- Eminem
Open Letter - Jay Z
Warrior Song - Sean Householder
plenty more.

Response by LCpl Rick Ponton made Sep 22 at 2014 3:02 PM

LCpl Rick Ponton — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:02:15 -0400

ROCKY.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2014 1:21 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:21:39 -0400

My motivating songs change, but lately "Timber" by Ke$ha gets me dancing in the morning/gym....

But for a great laugh, this version is money:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twjFHAb-aDE

:D

Pitbull ft. Ke$ha - "TIMBER" (Sung in FAMILY GUY Voices)

- Join #TeamBolts: http://bit.ly/TeamBolts - Tweet Me: http://twitter.com/MikeyBolts - More Family Guy Music Videos: bit.ly/ThePlaylist-MB ------------------...

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2014 1:33 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:33:26 -0400

The National Anthem. 'Merica!!

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Sep 25 at 2014 1:35 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:35:13 -0400

Stranglehold and Hibernation by my Uncle Ted! (please save your comments on his political views, etc. his music kicks ass!!)

Response by SSG James Doherty made Sep 25 at 2014 2:30 PM

SSG James Doherty — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:30:28 -0400

Wheels on the Bus

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2014 11:13 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:13:40 -0400

i think i'm going to go with "last resort" or "broken home" by papa roach. but there's just WAY too many to list :P

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2014 7:22 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 19:22:54 -0400

When I went through jump school in November 1975, they played loud airborne music every morning just after first call. I don't remember the time now, but I know it was pretty early. Those songs made my day, motivated me to do my best (or even try to top my best) in jump school, and generally got me going every morning. I remember those songs very fondly. They blared the music in the barracks. Great memories.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2014 7:25 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 19:25:44 -0400

God Bless the USA!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2014 1:47 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 01:47:39 -0400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg92QpjRcJk

Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls with lyrics

Metallica For whom the bell tolls will lyrics so you can sing along.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2014 1:53 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 01:53:01 -0400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d4ui9q7eDM

Megadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due

Official video of Megadeth performing Holy Wars...The Punishment Due from the album Rust In Peace. Buy It Here: http://smarturl.it/k5ebvs Like Megadeth on Fa...

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2014 1:58 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 01:58:21 -0400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVbTXg8x2EA

Testament - Practice What You Preach 1989 (Official Video) ᴴᴰ

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2014 2:03 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:03:44 -0400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz2JIInCEhU&list=RDHz2JIInCEhU#t=45

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2014 2:05 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:05:09 -0400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz2JIInCEhU&list=RDHz2JIInCEhU#t=45

Metal Church - The powers that be

It's more than understanding, to realize just what it means Interpretations, different meanings, can be drawn out of anything It all makes sense now, I see i...

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 28 at 2014 2:05 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:05:54 -0400

Never deploy without it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M

Kool & The Gang - Celebration

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Sep 28 at 2014 4:57 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 04:57:39 -0400

Cascada, every time we touch. But for PT, just about anything with a fast beat. Sometimes even songs I don't like with a fast beat can be motivating. Just absolutely, positively without a doubt NO RAP OR HIP HOP!! Or Barry Mantilow.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2014 1:55 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:55:40 -0400

This song always pumps me up, we used to listen to it in High School and College before all of our Lacrosse games, and it still motivates me.

The Gael - Last of the Mohicans Theme (Dougie Maclean)

The theme "The Gael" for Michael Mann's "Last of the Mohicans" (1992). The song is composed by Dougie Maclean.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 1 at 2014 12:15 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:15:51 -0400

This one since it reminds me of my roots.

Neil Diamond Coming To America

America Lyrics Artist(Band):Neil Diamond Far We've been travelling far Without a home But not without a star Free Only want to be free We huddle close Hang o...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2014 5:30 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:30:36 -0400

1SG Private RallyPoint Member, well this one might get ya stirring..by Larry Gatlin & Billy Dean
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v= [login to see] 041835&set=vb [login to see] 4&type=2&theater

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers | Facebook

DEAR GUTLESS WORTHLESS COWARDS... A MESSAGE FROM ME AND MY BUDDY Billy DeanNEW SONG WE JUST WROTE "AN AMERICAN WITH A REMINGTON"

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Oct 2 at 2014 6:12 AM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 06:12:22 -0400

Eye of the Tiger makes me want to punch Putin in the face.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 13 at 2014 1:09 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:09:14 -0500

God Bless the USA...Lee Greenwood.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 13 at 2014 1:08 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:08:56 -0500

I heard the "Boss" did a good job for the Veterans Day concert. PV2 Private RallyPoint Member has the skinny on that gig.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 13 at 2014 1:14 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:14:32 -0500

I know I get too preachy, but my favorite soul recharger is "I can only imagine" by Mercy Me. It's not new, but brings me to tears every time I hear it. For me, it is the inside hidden wound treatment that I need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lrrq_opng

MercyMe - I Can Only Imagine

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 1:17 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:17:39 -0500

For me lately with Kickboxing, it's Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name of
That one just makes me want to punch and kick the living shi&t out of something! ;-)

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 15 at 2014 11:08 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:08:46 -0500

Maybe not motivated, but I can never go past Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and NOT sing along. Can you?

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 11:15 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:15:44 -0500

I have used a variety of music, depending on the situation. During my first deployment to Iraq in 2004 (OIF II), I listened to Evanescence a lot. During my second tour in Iraq, I listened to a more eclectic mix. During my recent tour to Afghanistan, I listened to Warfighter music from a Veteran artist, "Soldier Hard", as well as the "Patriotic Rock" band, Madison Rising (their lead singer is a Navy vet). One of my favorite Madison Rising songs is their unique rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. They also have several others I really enjoy.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Nov 16 at 2014 3:23 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:23:49 -0500

The song Fortunate Son by CCR gets me motivated.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 16 at 2014 3:34 AM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:34:22 -0500

Depends on what I am getting motivated for...

Am I going to the gym?
Am I going out on a mission?
Am I looking to get friendly with the misses?

It just depends brother...

Response by MSG Bobby Usina (Retired) made Nov 16 at 2014 10:03 AM

MSG Bobby Usina (Retired) — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:03:26 -0500

Hells Bells!! That one has been motivation for me ever since my first tank gunnery, when it was played across the loudspeakers at 0530 to get our day started!!

Response by PV2 Eric Szabo made Nov 16 at 2014 11:47 AM

PV2 Eric Szabo — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:47:56 -0500

The Warrior Song!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kUTNs3kTgU

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Nov 16 at 2014 11:52 AM

SGT Michael Glenn — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:52:28 -0500

To me it all depends on the mood. As far as inspiring me... I look for many things... does it tell a story like the songs of yesterday did, does it carry a cool stand out beat... are the lyrics audible... does the singers voice reach out and captivate you... has to have a strong lead guitar as well.I was raised on Country when country was country ( Kissed by Loretta Lynn), went through High school when music (ROCK) sounded the same at a concert as it did on Vinyl or cassette....There are few MODERN groups or singles that catch my eye as with all the computer enhanced voices and pretty much everything else being enhanced its hard to find a modern band (IMO) that is truly worthy of being inspirational . Give me that ole back beat ( real voice) rhythm and call it Skippy
!!!!

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Nov 16 at 2014 12:06 PM

SGT Thomas Lucken — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:06:34 -0500

AC/DC's Highway to Hell: :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l482T0yNkeo

AC/DC - Highway to Hell

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 1:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:39:59 -0500

AC/DC Thunderstruck

Response by SFC Dave Joslin made Nov 16 at 2014 3:00 PM

SFC Dave Joslin — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:00:32 -0500

We had a playlist of Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, Disturbed, etc that we listened to as we were prepping for missions - by the time we SP'd or hit the TDP, we had so much adrenaline pumping... It also seemed to distract us from other thoughts and maintain focus on "the rage".

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 11:01 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:01:42 -0500

METALLICA: Unnamed feeling; st. Anger; all nightmare long
VIOLENT FEMMES: Add it up
THE CASUALTIE: Get off my back
IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES: My idea of fun
PUBLIC ENEMY: Harder then you think
THE GAME: Nightmares
50 Cent: Ready for war

and that's just to get ready for the gym. Lol

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 11:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:03:31 -0500

Best song to run to: Walk it out remix ft. Outkast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhCS7I13Xd8

Walk It Out Remix feat. Outkast

It's OUTKAST!!!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 11:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:10:51 -0500

The Trooper - Iron Maiden
The Day That Never Comes - Metallica
Seek and Destroy - Metallica
Cowboys from Hell - Pantera
Psychosocial - Slipknot
Voodoo Child - the Stevie Ray Vaughn rendition

That's the short list.

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Nov 21 at 2014 6:36 PM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:36:08 -0500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk

My daughter cracks up when I lip sync to this song. She is very afraid that I will be the one "bringing booty back".

Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 8:05 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:05:50 -0500

I remember during Desert Shield/Storm waking up to AFN and some Airman doing his rendition of Robin Williams Adrian Cronour character from Good Morning Viet Nam

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 8:11 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:11:04 -0500

Hendrix - All along the Watchtower.

Alice in Chains - The Rooster

Danzig - Mother

House of Pain - Top of the Mornin' to Ya.

All of these are certain to get me on my feet.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Apr 18 at 2016 2:47 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 02:47:25 -0400

The one song sticking out in my head right now is Battle Cry by Imagine Dragons. It's a song they made for Transformers: Age of Extinction and ever since I heard it I loved it. I added it to my PT Test play list as the last song so I knew if I started hearing it I needed to get my ass into gear because if the song finished playing before I finished running I was a dead duck.