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!

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.

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

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).

@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. ThankyouWarm Kimberley wishes to you.Annie

https://youtu.be/xcpjSMmWUDw Joey Feek lost her battle with Cancer a few years back now .... http://www.tnfunerals.com/obituary/5155687I was newly diagnosed when I first heard this .... I really feel a sense of peace with this song at the time .... I Dont wish to offend anyone not with a Christian faith but it gave me a comfort when I was faltering waiting for results etc.

Music to soothe your soul...or pump you up....or let out the rage...

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Jane221
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7 years ago
@KarynJ, love a bit of Bowie! xx
KarynJ
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7 years ago
Work was stressful today so the drive home called for David Bowie Live in Concert circa 1987 CD very loud. I needed to hear about those Scary Monsters and Super Creeps and had to believe that We Can be Heroes just for One Day. And after all that Let's Dance, because, you know, Ziggy told me to.
Brenda5
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7 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep9Vzb6R_58
Interestingly if I am too depressed I actually physically cannot whistle.
iserbrown
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7 years ago
It is so true!
Sam09
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7 years ago
Touché ....ladies music soothes the soul 😊 I love nothing more than cranking up Spotify through my iPhone and I have the best little Bluetooth speaker my daughter gave me as a gift, in my gym and dancing around singing. Much to my dogs well I think amusement. But wow don’t I feel happy doing a gym session and the pumping music makes me happy. The best thing about Spotify is you can choose so many different kinds of music to suit your moods or particular songs you like and best of all is free ....
Sister
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7 years ago
My kids introduced me to Spotify a few months back (I'm sure they are now regretting it). I finally have the ultimate mixed tape with music from my past as well as present that can change when I get sick of something.

If I'm feeling particularly belligerent, I go for Concrete Blonde's "True".
SoldierCrab
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7 years ago
https://youtu.be/xcpjSMmWUDw
Joey Feek lost her battle with Cancer a few years back now ....
http://www.tnfunerals.com/obituary/5155687
I was newly diagnosed when I first heard this ....
I really feel a sense of peace with this song at the time ....
I Dont wish to offend anyone not with a Christian faith but it gave me a comfort when I was faltering waiting for results etc.
SoldierCrab
Member
7 years ago
oh @kezmusc

So you heard it on the grapevine..... :D ;)
kmakm
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7 years ago
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kezmusc
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7 years ago