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Title: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: CapeCodder on November 21, 2020, 07:56:24 PM
For those of us here who have or are currently storm chasers, what sort of music do you listen to on your way to the target area? My music consisted of a lot of 80's rock with staples such as:



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Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: hbelkins on November 22, 2020, 08:27:54 PM
"Humans Being" by Van Halen. Can't think of a more appropriate tune than one that was on the "Twister" soundtrack.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: kernals12 on December 27, 2020, 01:21:23 AM
Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: SectorZ on December 27, 2020, 07:51:46 AM
Ride the Lightning by Metallica.

(And yes it's about the electric chair, but it could be about kittens and still be effective for storm chasing)
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: kevinb1994 on December 27, 2020, 04:27:26 PM
How about Ridin' the Storm Out by REO Speedwagon?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Scott5114 on December 27, 2020, 11:56:56 PM
You mean weather people don't listen to smooth jazz 24/7?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: kevinb1994 on December 28, 2020, 03:35:24 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on December 27, 2020, 11:56:56 PM
You mean weather people don't listen to smooth jazz 24/7?
Haha, I remember being a kid and hearing nothing but that on the Weather Channel. Those were the days...
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: wanderer2575 on December 28, 2020, 07:48:51 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on December 27, 2020, 11:56:56 PM
You mean weather people don't listen to smooth jazz 24/7?

"Distant Thunder" by Checkfield (title track of the album) might be an appropriate, though mellower, tune.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Henry on December 30, 2020, 08:05:00 PM
How about Thunderstruck by AC/DC?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: I-39 on January 26, 2021, 10:31:49 PM
"Rock you like a Hurricane"  by the Scorpions?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Buck87 on January 27, 2021, 10:58:37 AM
These 2 would say "Oklahoma!" by Rogers and Hammerstein

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a42fc3b58e8570a17e4c747d5d9f7403/tumblr_n4mcre4Z8k1qaed4ho4_250.gifv)
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Life in Paradise on January 27, 2021, 12:42:50 PM
In a more classical realm, how about Ride of the Valkyries from Apocalypse Now?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: STLmapboy on January 27, 2021, 04:29:27 PM
Quote from: CapeCodder on November 21, 2020, 07:56:24 PM
For those of us here who have or are currently storm chasers, what sort of music do you listen to on your way to the target area? My music consisted of a lot of 80's rock with staples such as:


Off topic, but the guitar opening of Run To You sounds a lot like the one at the beginning of that 867-5309 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WTdTwcmxyo&ab_channel=TommyTutoneVEVO/) song.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Scott5114 on January 27, 2021, 07:58:31 PM
Quote from: Buck87 on January 27, 2021, 10:58:37 AM
These 2 would say "Oklahoma!" by Rogers and Hammerstein

KOMA in Oklahoma City traditionally plays the Pride of Oklahoma's rendition of "Oklahoma!" right before their 5 PM station ident. (It's the official state song, if you're wondering why.) Given that 5 PM is a prime time for mesocyclone development, it's plausible that at least one storm chaser has had it on the radio while chasing.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: US71 on February 13, 2021, 07:29:55 PM
I don't chase, but "Ride Like the Wind' comes to mind or "Ride of the Valkyries."
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: I-55 on February 22, 2021, 10:39:00 PM
I've liked watching Pecos Hank's chasing videos and listening to his music. Any of the Southern Backtones songs would fit on my playlist. On a related note I'll be taking spotter training this year.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: zachary_amaryllis on February 22, 2021, 11:35:40 PM
anything by kmfdm / mdfmk or front 242.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: hobsini2 on March 13, 2021, 04:28:00 PM
I also storm chase. Been doing it for over 20 years.
The music depends on at what stage of the chase I am at.

If we are driving to get into position for storm genesis, say we are in Topeka and the chase area for the day is the Front Range of Colorado for instance, and good driving music with classic rock and country being in heavy rotation. I posted my driving list in the travel section here. https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=28452.msg2570073#msg2570073
If we are on a storm waiting, songs like Human Beings, Against the Wind and Blown Away, etc. are used to encourage the storm.
Once a storm has a wall cloud, no music at all. I want to hear the storm.
If a storm has a lot of lightning and its after dark, lots of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Wall and Division Bell albums.
If we are going back to an area that got hit and doing damage survey,, Shine on You Crazy Diamond (all parts) and Marooned.
If the chase has been a bust, not much music is played. Lots of assessing of what happened and what didn't happen.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: lepidopteran on March 13, 2021, 10:49:37 PM
Riders on the Storm by The Doors?
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Roadgeekteen on March 13, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
I don't storm chase but this music seems like it would be appropriate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3HfVcaH0nE
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: bugo on April 15, 2023, 02:47:12 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 22, 2020, 08:27:54 PM
"Humans Being" by Van Halen. Can't think of a more appropriate tune than one that was on the "Twister" soundtrack.

That is my favorite VH song.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: jp the roadgeek on April 15, 2023, 02:55:02 PM
Little Feat: Texas Twister

Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Max Rockatansky on April 15, 2023, 03:02:18 PM
Storm Eagle's stage music from Mega Man X seems appropriate given his weapon is Storm Tornado.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: JREwing78 on April 15, 2023, 08:04:46 PM
Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks"

Credence Clearwater Revival - "I Put a Spell on You"
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: hobsini2 on April 22, 2023, 06:40:06 PM
Quote from: JREwing78 on April 15, 2023, 08:04:46 PM
Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks"

Credence Clearwater Revival - "I Put a Spell on You"
When the Levee Breaks is a good choice too.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: GaryV on April 23, 2023, 06:59:47 AM
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: hobsini2 on April 23, 2023, 03:07:57 PM
Quote from: GaryV on April 23, 2023, 06:59:47 AM
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

No. 1000 times. No. Damn Sam Raimi for putting that into the Spiderman soundtrack.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: JayhawkCO on April 28, 2023, 10:01:18 AM
No one mentioned the Twister soundtrack yet? Pretty solid lineup on there - Van Halen, Rusted Root, Tori Amos, Allison Krauss, Mark Knopfler, Soul Asylum, Belly, k.d. Lang, Lisa Loeb, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: hobsini2 on April 29, 2023, 10:12:14 PM
Quote from: JayhawkCO on April 28, 2023, 10:01:18 AM
No one mentioned the Twister soundtrack yet? Pretty solid lineup on there - Van Halen, Rusted Root, Tori Amos, Allison Krauss, Mark Knopfler, Soul Asylum, Belly, k.d. Lang, Lisa Loeb, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks.
Van Halen's Human Beings was mentioned by a few of us. Mark Knopfler's Darling Pretty is great.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Road Hog on April 30, 2023, 01:46:48 AM
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on February 22, 2021, 11:35:40 PM
anything by kmfdm / mdfmk or front 242.
That was my jam in the early 1990s but I graduated to Rammstein.
Title: Re: Storm Chasing Music
Post by: Road Hog on April 30, 2023, 01:50:00 AM
As for Twister, this is the action music that made the movie for me. The point where they leave Jo's aunt's house and go off-road:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuWElZrHT8g