Let's make some noise. Vote for the best thing you've heard this year, be it a tune or a life lesson.
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Mandy Ingber Playlists
It's the music in Mandy Ingber's spinning and yoga classes that make them so addictive. Her playlists take participants on a journey and are available on her website for all to enjoy. Read More
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Originally published on January 4, 2007
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
This weekend, show some serious resolve.
DO
Legwork
What: Get a workout in your favorite stilettos — and master your strut while you’re at it.
Why: You’ve got legs. You know how to use them.
Where: Online at legworkdvd.com.BUY
Books for Kids
What: A click of your mouse supplies children from low-income families with reading material.
Why: Think globally, act virtually.
Where: Online at firstbook.org.HydraCoach
What: The genius bottle calculates fluid consumption to help you stay hydrated.
Why: Water finds its own level.
Where: Online at hydracoach.com.
HEAR
Mandy Ingber Playlist
What: Pump things up with music from Jen Aniston’s trainer.
Why: A friend indeed.
Where: Online at mandyingber.com.EAT
Crispy Fruit
What: Snack on delicious yet nutritious freeze-dried apples, apricots, peaches, and pineapples.
Why: You’re no fruitcake.
Where: Online at crispygreen.com.
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Josh Madell Other Music
Music buff Josh Madell took his mission of "spreading great beats" to a whole new level this year with the launch of Othermusic.com, the go-to spot for underground tunes of all kinds. Read More
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Originally published on April 27, 2007
Music and Lyrics
Other Music Goes Online
You stick it to the man every chance you get — ransacking the office supplies for personal use, shopping exclusively at mom-and-pop stores, living by the “taxes, schmaxes” rule of thumb.
So you’ll rejoice to hear about Other Music. The beloved independent record shop located in Manhattan’s East Village has put its stellar collection of underground beats online, taking the 12-year-old joint’s mission of “spreading great music” to a whole new level.
The site, built by the same clever guys behind uber-sleek Dancetracks Digital, features reviews, charts, news, and, of course, an amazingly diverse music library. Vintage free jazz? Check. New indie rock? Word. Classic country? Yeehaw. You crave it; they have it.
You can even satiate midnight musical cravings by downloading songs ($1.11 each) from your abode. And, because it’s a digital file, sales tax and shipping costs don’t apply.
Talk about an easy way to rage against the machine.
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Cindy Bressler and Lisa Mercurio Bedtime Beats
After reading a study that said classical music at 60 to 80 beats per minute can enhance your night's sleep, Cindy Bressler and Lisa Mercurio compiled Bedtime Beats so you could get some zzzs. Read More
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Originally published on June 22, 2007
The Science of Sleep
“Bedtime Beats” CD
One, two … Why, oh why, did I assume the growing belly meant evil boss lady was preggers?
One, two … How do I convince a filthy rich man to marry me?
One, two … Where do I find a doctor with loose morals to prescribe some friggin’ sleep meds?
Dang that third sheep. He’s so elusive.
If your mind wanders before three, try Bedtime Beats, a CD designed to help you snooze. Unlike your Ambien/Prosecco experiment, the sleep aid was mixed by real scientists.
The smarty-pants at Case Western Reserve University discovered that classical music played at 60-80 beats per minute can improve your sleep. Using that info, a couple of sandmen (er, sandwomen) deejayed a collection to conk you out.
The CD includes more than two hours of Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, et al — all of which have been remastered to the optimal tempo and volume. Just press play fifteen minutes before sleepy time and relax to the beats of the rhythm of the night.
You’ll forget about the worries on your mind.
Available online at bedtimebeats.com.