What song should I play when I do my karate routine for a talent show?

Question

maybe the "kung fu fighting" song but idunno. i need suggestions

Answer 1

I am an odd bird.

I did this once per request... my preference is to not do Forms to music. I believe a good practitioner does not need music to tell the "tale" behind a Form.

If I remember correctly I used Not Now John off of the album "The Final Cut" by Pink Floyde. It allowed for the slow, heavily meditational moves plus the power moves. I had to modify my Form (with my Grandmaster's permission) to meet the slow bits appropriately.

Go listen to the song and you can see how it would work for this task. ;) I had it played rather, well, loud over the Dojang's speaker system (this one had a good speaker system for some reason... mine did not have any speakers).

I wanted something not like everyone else used and something that emphasized the power of the Form and the semi-etherial joy I have when working my Forms. I am one of those odd birds who LOVES Forms.

I do not do my Forms fast, unless a specific technique IN the Form is supposed to be done fast.

My main Art just did not have fast Forms, unlike many of the Kung Fu styles. Also, my main Art did not do Forms to music. This was by special request from another Dojang and my Grandmaster never set stipulations that one could not associate with other Dojangs or styles.

Answer 2

There is a re-mix version of Kung Fu Fighting by a group called Bus Stop. I downloaded it off the web. Not sure where else to find it.

Answer 3

That all depends on a number of variables:

Your audience,
Is the music just for background or for choreography?
Is your routine fast, slow or mixed?

How about some Chinese or Japanese instrumental folk music?

Another alternative would be some New Age or Soundscape or Space music.

Answer 4

kung fu fighting will make you look like a cheeseball. avoid it if you want to look serious.

how about some traditional chinese music to go with the traditional style?

Answer 5

Rookies.

You'll want to use something off of the "Mortal Kombat." soundtrack (or some similar kind of techno music). It may sound cliche, but it's a blood pumping, intense sound, it's motivating for the demonstrator, and spikes the audience's (and judges) adrenaline.

Answer 6

Eye of the tiger is a great routine song. Survivor

Answer 7

Everybody was KungFu Fighting

Answer 8

if its typical karate the karate kid theme ninjistsu jimmy hendrix
brick breaking slipknot

Answer 9

It depends on your gender and your vocal range. Sing something you sound good when you sing, something that shows your best vocal style and qualities.

Answer 10

sesame street theme song