Pick me up music

[ampaints]

I know most of us have bands that we'll listen to when we need a pick me up. I also revert to those same bands on days like today when I'm stressed to help me focus. So who's the group(s) that work for you?

[ampaints]

My two favorites are The Cat Empire, they are a 6 piece band from Australia with no guitar. Lots of horns and super energetic. H and I have flown to several places to see them perform since they don't tour near us. My other is Gomez. More of a rock group, they play with fun electric elements in the music, but much more guitar driven.

I'll post YouTube videos later.

[skinandbones]

If I need to focus, I tend to listen to Clutch or other harder rock. Something about angry music helps me push through.

If I want a pick me up, Michael Jackson usually does the trick. Or hip-hop/pop crap from my college days.

[joi922]

If I need to focus at work, my go to is Beethoven, usually his 5th or 9th Symphony.

If I need to clean the house, I want to sing along and it better be loud and fun. So I'll usually do Metallica or Shinedown.

If I want to get in a better mood, I go old school - Motown. Steve Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, Four Tops, etc.

[Deleted]

Right now I'm listening to Dave Matthews. I also go to Tori Amos, kings of Leon, the killers and Madonna

[ampaints]

joi922 Motown is another big one for me. Motown and led Zepplin are my go to Pandora stations.

[joi922]

ampaints, YES! Led Zepplin is great when I'm working.

[thewop]

When I'm stressed and need to focus I'll listen to classical like Yanni, or a Rockabye Baby instrumental station. Florance + The Machine is good for pick me up. There's a Pandora station called 'chill out radio' and it's kind of the peaceful music you might here while getting a massage. I like it.

[joi922]

Oh, and the other day when I was in a funk, I listened to the Pandora Boy Bands station. There's something about "It's Gonna Be Me" or "Bye Bye Bye" that always makes me smile. And sing.

Can you tell I like to sing? Good thing no one can ever hear me though!

[ampaints]

thewop when I'm studying I listen to Rockabye radio. So soothing.

[redandblue]

I don't often turn to a specific music, and really try to get more into the habit of having it on during the day (my house is so quiet all the time). I do like a variety of music though! Does anyone know Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band?? That's some fun music! They also put on a great concert! The wife, Breezy, plays a washboard, and the 'Reverend' plays both base and guitar at the same time, on the same instrument. Blew my mind when I saw it!!

[2dumbdogs]

I've been listening to a lot of sleater-kinney lately...bright, fast, simple. Definitely good to have on while still getting work done.

[abvintage]

I love listening to motwon music. Anything singable.

[Laverne]

Classical public radio.

[RandomName]

I'll have to think about this. But a song right now that makes me perk up and get all energetic is...


Toothbrush - DNCE


Please don't disown me.

[elvenqueen]

Grizzly Bear is my go to. All the for Grizzly Bear.

But my true pick me up song is Answer to Yourself by The Soft Pack. I can't not dance/perk up/conquer the world when I hear it.

[ampaints]

m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUD2Oihd8Dw

So here's one video of the Cat Empire, this was at a show we saw in Vancouver where they played the song we requested.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=QM_rIaUm7ac

And a more recent song.

[ampaints]

m.youtube.com/watch?v=7wkYocRVnYc

One of my favorite Gomez songs. I usually listen to it several times when it comes on.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIhD-dbXQM

First song that really hooked me.

[packmomma]

I'm following this because I don't really have pick me up music stations. H jokes that my taste jn music is indie folk that's vaguely sad.

[Deleted]

Red hot chili pepper's Pandora is always my favorite.

[ampaints]

packmomma try Motown radio tomorrow. It's hard to be sad listening to Motown!

[Deleted]

Fun fact.

Madonna true blue was my first cassette.

Red hot chili peppers, blood sugar sex magic was my first cd.

Judge away (because if you have any negative comments about that then we can't be friends)

[packmomma]

Edie Brickell and the new bohemians was my first cassette.
Don't worry be happy by Bobby McFerrin was my most played 45

[skinandbones]

Confession: I loathe Red Hot Chili Peppers. LOATHE.

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Jul 13, 2016 20:33:26 GMT -5 skinandbones said:

Confession: I loathe Red Hot Chili Peppers. LOATHE.

I'm sorry. You're broken.

[RandomName]

Jul 13, 2016 20:23:34 GMT -5 @JanetheConquerer said:

Fun fact.

Madonna true blue was my first cassette.

Red hot chili peppers, blood sugar sex magic was my first cd.

Judge away (because if you have any negative comments about that then we can't be friends)

INXS was my first cassette. I listened to that on repeat.

[skinandbones]

Jul 13, 2016 20:39:37 GMT -5 @betweenthelines said:

Jul 13, 2016 20:33:26 GMT -5 skinandbones said:

Confession: I loathe Red Hot Chili Peppers. LOATHE.

I'm sorry. You're broken.

My husband would agree.

[joi922]

Jul 13, 2016 20:23:34 GMT -5 @JanetheConquerer said:

Fun fact.

Madonna true blue was my first cassette.

Red hot chili peppers, blood sugar sex magic was my first cd.

Judge away (because if you have any negative comments about that then we can't be friends)

Madonna's Like a Prayer was my first CD. I still love Madonna.

I'm 90% sure my first cassette was a Jem cassette that came with the doll. I can still sing that theme song.

First cassette I purchased was probably New Kids on the Block.

[joi922]

Jul 13, 2016 22:25:37 GMT -5 RandomName said:

Jul 13, 2016 20:23:34 GMT -5 @JanetheConquerer said:

Fun fact.

Madonna true blue was my first cassette.

Red hot chili peppers, blood sugar sex magic was my first cd.

Judge away (because if you have any negative comments about that then we can't be friends)

INXS was my first cassette. I listened to that on repeat.

I LOVE INXS. I even watched the first season of that reality show where they were trying to find a new lead singer just because I love themy so much. But really, no one was going to be better than Michael Hutchence.

[RandomName]

Jul 14, 2016 6:33:57 GMT -5 joi922 said:

Jul 13, 2016 22:25:37 GMT -5 RandomName said:

INXS was my first cassette. I listened to that on repeat.

I LOVE INXS. I even watched the first season of that reality show where they were trying to find a new lead singer just because I love themy so much. But really, no one was going to be better than Michael Hutchence.

Truth. Replacing a lead singer is the worst idea of life.