Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band with influences from folk, hip-hop and electronic dance music. “ Video Killed the Radio Star and Sweet Victory from Spongebob, because they’re both harmless and kind of goofy!” 13. Ani (20): “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles and “Sweet Victory” by David Glen Eisley The majority of his electro house music is relatively high energy and upbeat, perfect for a pre-swim recharge. Zedd is a Russian-German artist known for his DJ skills and songwriting. They split in 2013, but many of their rock anthems such as Welcome to the Black Parade still remain popular today. My Chemical Romance is an American Punk Rock band formed in 2001. “Without getting into too weird of music a couple good examples are Spectrum by Zedd and Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance.” Ian (18): “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance and “Spectrum” by Zedd “I listen to the theme song from Ghostbusters to put a smile on my face and help me remember it’s just a race and to have fun. Alec (19): “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. Susan (19): “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys, Fifth Harmony and Amy Winehouseĩ. You will probably hear teams singing along and dancing, as their songs have spanned generations. Queen’s music can typically be heard across pool decks with energetic, classic rock vibes keeping the buzz light-hearted. We listen to Bohemian Rhapsody and we just jam out and dance because it’s a fun way to not feel so stressed before racing.” I just listen to music that I can sing along with the team. “I don’t really have a favorite pump up song. Madison (18): “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen This artist has just as many critics as fans, and his music has described as a “melting pot of the country, grunge, hip-hop and R&B.” Most of his music does not fall under the “clean” rating, so be sure to check his lyrics before playing his songs. “I like the style of music and how it sounds!” When I listen to that song, I shake out the nerves and just remember to have fun and smile.” 6. A lot of people have a goal to get their heart rate up before they swim, but I need to calm down. “I love to listen to I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston because I tend to overthink races. Virgil (23): “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
You can’t help but be in a good mood while listening to their upbeat style of music. These classic voices from the past were the big band greats of the mid-20th century.
Heath (21): Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Louis Armstrong You can’t listen to it without getting excited!” 4. “I think I’d have to pick Shake It by Metro Station because it’s such a hype song. While you can’t help but move to this beat, you may want to check the lyrics and version before allowing a young swimmer to break it down. “This song gets me pumped for the 50!” Queen Bee certainly exudes girl power in this hit song. Ruby (9): “Believer” by Imagine DragonsĢ. Swimming World asked some aquatic athletes what their favorite pump up songs and artists were, and here are 15 of their responses.
Whether you use your music to chase away the pre-race jitters or psych yourself up before an intense final, there’s no doubt that music can have an impact on your performance. They allow you to focus, step inside yourself and hone in on your race. Pump up songs play a large role in many sports, especially in individual ones like swimming. Songs such as Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger, Eminem’s Lose Yourself and Europe’s The Final Countdown have all become motivational classics in both pop culture and the sporting world. When people hear the phrase “ pump up song,” a few legendary songs immediately come to mind. Commentary By Kelsey Mitchell, Swimming World College Intern.
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