Music to soothe your soul...or pump you up....or let out the rage...
KarynJ
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Following on from the excellent discussion about what movies to watch when you're housebound and recovering, I thought I'd ask about music. What kind of music has helped you? Do you have a "go to" song if you're feeling stressed, sad, angry, happy?
A lot of people seem to resonate with "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten.
How about "We are the Champions" by Queen?
Or "Roar" by Katy Perry?
Beethoven's 5th?
Would love to hear what everyone likes and what has helped you get through one minute at a time!
A lot of people seem to resonate with "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten.
How about "We are the Champions" by Queen?
Or "Roar" by Katy Perry?
Beethoven's 5th?
Would love to hear what everyone likes and what has helped you get through one minute at a time!
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I recall one particularly dreadful afternoon last spring, where after a session with my psychologist I went for a walk on the beach. I was in a bad way emotionally and the cold green water invited thoughts of walking in and ending the pain. I walked for several hours until exhausted, climbed into the car and made the hour long drive home (the appointment was at her home office rather than her closer office). I played a Mozart cd that I'd picked up for a dollar at a school fête. It soothed me in a way that I find hard to explain. It's still in the car. I'll get the cover tomorrow and let you know exactly what the pieces were. K xox
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I am a classical music enthusiast. Anything by Bach, Straus
( father and son), Mozart, Tchaikovsky., Handel. Not a fan of Debussy ( too strung out for me!).
The music does not have to be soothing just something I can relate too. When I am really cross with what life has dealt me, "The Ride of The Valkeries" is my go to.
Can't find me on the block ? House empty? Follow the strains of a symphony orchestra to my sewing "studio" (donga).
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Mahler's Resurrection Symphony; Spem In Alium, the 40 part motet by Thomas Tallis; Missa Solis by Nigel Westlake; Elgar's Cello Concerto (the later Du Pre version); Arvo Part's Canon on the Death of Benjamin Britten. My top 5 currently on the 'take yourself out of here' list.
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Depends on the mood. Great topic. We actually had a thread a while ago "Your day in three songs" Isn't it amazing how music can resonate with what you are feeling and can change your mood in an instant. I have a song for everything.
Contemplative; Halleluhjah....I like the Pentanox version
Sad Sad Songs....Elton or Top of the World ...Dixie chicks version
Happy Let your love flow....Bellamy Brothers
Strong I'm still standing ......Elton
Stuck in a rut Rainy days and Mondays.....The Carpenters
Needing to get out of a dark funk..............Wine plus daggy disco = instant mood change
He he he
xoxox
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Good thread, @KarynJ I love my classical - same as @Annie C (great composer choices!) Our school used to play classical in the 15 mins lead up to the Headmistress arriving for morning assembly - and I was in charge of what was played! SUCH POWER!!! ..... the Valkyries is particularly uplifting - I find myself conducting it when I hear it!!
But I also love some pop - and We are the Champions - will always get me joining in!! I remember playing it on my car tape back in the early 80s when our team had just won the Grand Finals in our Grade in Squash!! It will forever take me back to that night!
In our campervan, I have an old iPod that is just full of my favourite music & it plays randomly thru the radio .... a real lucky dip! It may be 60s pop, the Seekers, George Formby or the 1812 Overture - I just never know what is coming up next! I love it.
I even like Richard Clayderman - for some peaceful piano schmaltz!0 -
A lot can depend on how you feel and sometimes something totally random can bring joy
Can't go past Queen, Axiom, A Little Ray of Sunshine. LRB, Reminiscing, Pink Floyd and Stevie Wright Evie Parts 1,2,3!!
Recently attended a funeral and the opening song was What a wonderful world by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - absolutely beautiful and so calming
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Love this topic! Definitely depends on the mood...
Happy / Good with the world: Shiny, Happy People (REM), lots of Crowded House, Queen, David Bowie...so many others
Sad: Linger (The Cranberries), Days of Our Lives (Queen), Take it All (Adele)
Laid Back / Smooth: Times Like These (Jack Johnson),
Angry: You Oughta Know (Alanis Morrissette), Zombie (The Cranberries)
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I LOVE LRB @iserbrown... such beautiful songs and Terrific harmony. Not much harmony in the group now tho.
i was introduced to his duet Somewhere/Wonderful world also at a funeral. I love it. If you go on YouTube and look for the one with 20 million views ..... it will bring you to tears. It includes the return of his ashes to his island home.
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ah music is good for crying or getting in darker if you want to ... and also lifting you up....
my music is from Classic to Eminem with a lot of OLD hymns when I need to uplift my soul....
If I am feeling melancholy I play music which I had shared with my Dad Scottish - Alexander Brothers or Irish music....
My family knows when I put on the Music in my computer and slide the door closed approach with caution... Mum needs some time to work on emotions etc....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGf916aTDXo&feature=related this song has me in tears within 2 lines it resonates from my teen years ....
Amazing how we each have music for our various moods etc....
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@SoldierCrab
Oh how lovely. Today is not a good day. My breathing is ragged and so I am confined to my chair when I would rather be in my garden ( or sewing). I am not good at this, (being confined).
Sitting here, looking out of the window and watching the birds in the garden and flitting around their water bowls, listening to this piece of music has made me realise how much I have to be happy about.
Thankyou
Warm Kimberley wishes to you.
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Any music by
Enya
Neil Diamond
Loreena Mckennett
When I play the songs on my iPhone my mood changes for the better and my pain goes
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The Mozart music that soothed me were his Piano Concertos No 21, K467, and No 17, K453.1
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I discovered a lady called Eva Cassidy with an incredible voice during treatment.Sadly Eva passed away some years ago but her music lives on and here’s a sample for you all
https://youtu.be/9UVjjcOUJLE
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PS The Eva Cassidy story is on YouTube as is much of her music .0
