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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

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Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a robot video featuring "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z as much as the next guy; however, I think the amount of profanity and blatant sexual references in most of the songs performed by those artists doesn't appeal to the reputation of FIRST teams, some of whom may or may not be making the video to show to members of their community.
I find it ironic how people always assume that "most" Hip Hop songs are profane, while people are more than fine to turn a blind eye to the lyrics in other genres. No one seems to care that Thunderstruck by AC DC talks about strippers performing sexual acts on customers, or that Semi Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind is about crystal meth usage. (Just picking a couple of popular FIRST tunes off the top of my head) Seriously, take a moment to really listen to the music played at a regional, it's not nearly as clean as you think it is.

You are right though, some songs are blatant with their profanity and should be avoided. Luckily, you can usually find a radio edit of most which would be appropriate for most audiences.
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

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I find it ironic how people always assume that "most" Hip Hop songs are profane, while people are more than fine to turn a blind eye to the lyrics in other genres. No one seems to care that Thunderstruck by AC DC talks about strippers performing sexual acts on customers, or that Semi Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind is about crystal meth usage. (Just picking a couple of popular FIRST tunes off the top of my head) Seriously, take a moment to really listen to the music played at a regional, it's not nearly as clean as you think it is.

You are right though, some songs are blatant with their profanity and should be avoided. Luckily, you can usually find a radio edit of most which would be appropriate for most audiences.
The difference is that in mainstream FIRST songs, the profanity is not obvious. The idea of the song may be R rated, but you really have to pay attention to notice, with rap (partly as a function of the fact that the lyrics are more prominent) the profanity is very obvious.
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

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The difference is that in mainstream FIRST songs, the profanity is not obvious. The idea of the song may be R rated, but you really have to pay attention to notice, with rap (partly as a function of the fact that the lyrics are more prominent) the profanity is very obvious.
This is true, with rap the lyrics are definitely more prominent. However, the other major difference is that hip hop and rap music makes certain portions of the populous irrationally uncomfortable.

Anyways, this thread has been derailed enough, back to choosing awesome songs.
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

Rush. It made me happy when Tom Sawyer was played at Bayou. The only problem was it was played once while Party in the USA was played at least 5 times over the course of the Regional.
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

Yes, let's move on.

If you want my recommendations by genre, here they are:
Rap: Lose Yourself by Eminem- won an academy award for best original song I believe... It's definitely a classic.
Alternative: Anything off of Rage Against the Machine's eponymous album. Definitely pick the clean version. This is on the heavier side. If you want something lighter, I recommend Can't Stop by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. It provides great opportunities for an intro.
Rock: Cherub Rock by Smashing Pumpkins- Just give it a listen. You'll see why. Classic rock? Barracuda by Heart- Awesome rythym.
Pop: Something by Michael Jackson? Or rather, support Will.i.am and go BEP.
Country: Don't.
Techno: A City in Florida by Deadmau5- It's hardcore.
Soundtrack: Dark knight/ requiem for a dream/ inception.
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

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In general I think that FIRSTers show a lack of love to the world of hip hop and rap. I'm thinking any of Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Drake or Lil Wayne all have tracks that qualify under "epic, upbeat, somewhat fast, and good to listen to songs."

If Hip Hop isn't to your liking, then take a page out of the playbooks of the sporting world. NFL Films has one numerous Emmy's for their amazing packages featuring all sorts of inspiring classical music. Also, many sports highlights montages have borrowed extensively from the soundtracks from films such as Rudy, Seabiscuit, Remember the Titans, etc.

Here are some great examples of epic sports montages with great music: (Seriously, I could watch these all days long)

2011 Miami Heat Team Intros Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
2010 World Cup, Landon Donovan's Game Winner -- Theme from Rudy
2008 Summer Olympics
2008 NBA Playoffs
2008 Phoenix Suns Intros
2007 Toronto Raptors Playoff Intro
2006 Toronto Raptors Team Intros Jay-Z/Beyonce - Crazy in Love
2002 Winter Olympics Recap -- Remember The Titans
1997 NBA Finals Recap -- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
1996 NBA Finals Recap -- The Outfield - Winning it All
1995 Michael Jordan Returns to the NBA
1996 Summer Olympics Recap -- Beethoven's Ninth
1992 NFC Championship Game
1992 Summer Olympics, Derek Redmond
1991 NBA Finals









I know personally I use whatever song is an up beat song and that can get kid "hype." I know for sure I'm going to use a Kanye West song!
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

My favorite from this season was 2791's robot reveal video. Chris picked out The Distance by CAKE.
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

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My favorite from this season was 2791's robot reveal video. Chris picked out The Distance by CAKE.
I love that song. Love you Madly is also a great song by Cake.

If you're going for something more techno or electronic, check out teams that had songs in their video like 2016
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Anything dubstep
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Re: Favorite music for robot videos

Don't know if it was mentioned already, but last years Robowranglers video (here) used a legendary song, New Noise by Refused. Truly a song that gets you pumped on life.


Or you could just use the whole soundtrack to Rocky IV
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Don't know if it was mentioned already, but last years Robowranglers video (here) used a legendary song, New Noise by Refused. Truly a song that gets you pumped on life.
I'm pretty sure I just watched a South Park episode about that song. Refused needs to give those britches a rest.
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