Behind the Screen: Real World/Challenge Music

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Does anyone know the song that was playing during the Gauntlet 2 mission where they had to build a bike. (Side note: probably one of the worst mission ideas in challenge history)It really was...

— Nostalgic

Coralfanwrote:Does anyone know the song that was playing during the Gauntlet 2 mission where they had to build a bike. (Side note: probably one of the worst mission ideas in challenge history)It reall...

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Discussion thread about Real World/Challenge Music with 13 replies from the Vevmo community.

Real World/Challenge Music

Nostalgic ·
Does anyone know the song that was playing during the Gauntlet 2 mission where they had to build a bike.(Side note: probably one of the worst mission ideas in challenge history)

It really was. Like whose idea was that? 

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Nostalgic#32
Does anyone know the song that was playing during the Gauntlet 2 mission where they had to build a bike.(Side note: probably one of the worst mission ideas in challenge history)

It really was. Like whose idea was that? 

EASmadaNave#33
Coralfan wrote:

Does anyone know the song that was playing during the Gauntlet 2 mission where they had to build a bike.(Side note: probably one of the worst mission ideas in challenge history)

It really was. Like whose idea was that? 

IDK, but I think it might've been production's, considering Gauntlet 2 was TJ's first time hosting.

CosmicDiva#34

I've been a longtime lurker for many years and can't believe this thread was the reason for me to finally create an account and post lol

The song I've been wanting to find is from an old school season of Road Rules (Semester at Sea) and it's probably very far-fetched that I'll find the name of the song because I've shazam'ed and soundhound'ed it before but to no avail lol. It's the song played immediately after the infamous Ayanna vs. Veronica fight over an alleged plagiarized paper on Veronica's end.

@0:45-0:50 into Pua and Pawel's conversation. It's your typical 90's/grungey song but I love it. When I first watched this season, this song was perfect for a '**** just got real moment' because of how Ayanna and Veronica's fight ended with Ayanna running off with the paper and putting it under the dean's door and Veronica chasing after her. Intense 90's drama lol

Hope someone could help me with the name of the song while at the same time enjoying a little throwback from an old school season of an old school show (Road Rules)!

Nostalgic#35
I've been a longtime lurker for many years and can't believe this thread was the reason for me to finally create an account and post lolThe song I've been wanting to find is from an old school season of Road Rules (Semester at Sea) and it's probably very far-fetched that I'll find the name of the song because I've shazam'ed and soundhound'ed it before but to no avail lol. It's the song played immediately after the infamous Ayanna vs. Veronica fight over an alleged plagiarized paper on Veronica's end.
@0:45-0:50 into Pua and Pawel's conversation. It's your typical 90's/grungey song but I love it. When I first watched this season, this song was perfect for a '**** just got real moment' because of how Ayanna and Veronica's fight ended with Ayanna running off with the paper and putting it under the dean's door and Veronica chasing after her. Intense 90's drama lolHope someone could help me with the name of the song while at the sascreene enjoying a little throwback from an old school season of an old school show (Road Rules)!

I second this

Its a shame really because back then even though the internet was big you STILL had to go to MTV the Leak to get info on the songs versus now where it comes up on the screen

I wish the real world road rules ning site ( where u could watch old episodes/seasons/challenges) was still up and running to they had a soundtrack page there too until v1 went and snitched and had that taken down too

anon23423234235#36

i liked the theme song when Theo and Kassius got into it. even though it was a sucky fight, the music was kidn've intense and a legit build up. 

EASmadaNave#37

Figured I'd bump this topic up. I actually found my Microsoft Word document of all of the opening intros. Maybe tomorrow or early next week, I'll post all of them in order by season.

LucciVee#38

I love the song they played when Marie and Bruno were leaving the arena on the premiere of Invasion.

EASmadaNave#39

CHALLENGE SEASONS INTROS (that I know to sorta know):

- BATTLE SEXES 1: Midtown, "Let Go"

- GAUNTLET 1: (uncertain) Ill Kid, "Donkey Song"

- INFERNO 1: Yellowcard, "Miles Apart"

- BATTLE OF THE SEXES 2: The Vandals, "Come Out Fighting"

- INFERNO II: Ill Kid, "Inferno"

- GAUNTLET 2: Superchik, "Anthem"

- FRESH MEAT: General Midi, "Good To Go"

- GAUNTLET III: Wired All Wrong, "15 Minutes"

- THE ISLAND: Shinedown, "Devour"

- DUEL II: "Challenge" cast, "New Zealand Haka/Ha'a"

- CUTTHROAT: Tiesto, "Insomnia"

Now, there are some seasons I'm still unsure of (or in relation to recent seasons, sometimes it's hard to distinguish the song over the Challenge clips playing around them). Those seasons are:

DUEL 1

INFERNO 3

THE RUINS

SPRING BREAK CHALLENGE 2010 [I know it's the old MTV theme, but I'd like to know the specific version playing if anybody knows]

FRESH MEAT II

RIVALS 1

BATTLE OF THE EXES 1

BATTLE OF THE SEASONS II

RIVALS II

and these seasons (if any noticable music):

FREE AGENTS

BATTLE OF THE EXES II

[BATTLE OF THE] BLOODLINES

RIVALS III

and INVASION [OF THE CHAMPIONS]

Any and all help, especially those who are OLD-SCHOOL fans of "RW/RR / The Challenge" would really be appreicated and shared.

Challengefan134#40

Doesn anyone know the song that plays when tori is giving her goodbye interview on the duel 2

rideordie95#41

I like this this song that was played during last night's episode!! (when Kailah have a meltdown after the whole pee incident)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym1J5IAk2P4

toneyo03#42

Sorry I'm like a month late, but EASmadaNave - you're right about BOTSexes 2 - It was "Come Out Fighting" by The Vandals. I love that song.

King-lmh#43

Does anyone know the name of the song from Battle of the Sexes 2, episode 6 or 7 where Nick & Shane are dancing together in the club at the end of the episode? What's the name of that song? 

EASmadaNave#44
Sorry I'm like a month late, but EASmadaNave - you're right about BOTSexes 2 - It was "Come Out Fighting" by The Vandals. I love that song.

No problem. I check a couple threads every day, sometimes none on a slow day, so it's all right. I'm so glad you remember that, and if there's any others you know (that I haven't already officially given), you're more than welcome to let me know.

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