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upbeat music

oneeyedjack909oneeyedjack909 Registered User regular
edited February 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
this is an odd one

I want some feelgood upbeat music that has the effect of picking a person up out of the dumps.

"A mans first duty is to his conscience and honor"- Mark Twain

"Those who are willing to give up essential liberties for a little safety diserve neither liberty nor safety"-Benjamin Franklin
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  • TarantioTarantio Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=26231699

    There's a start, I'll be back with more.

    Edit:

    Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down- The Toasters
    Come On! Feel the Illinoise!- Sufjan Stevens
    [strikethrough]Oregon Girl- Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin[/strikethrough]
    Wraith Pinned to the Mist (and other games)- Of Montreal

    I'd suggest some classic songs, too- many people have good memories associated. Stuff like Kodachrome by Simon and Garfunkel

    Edit 2: Whoops! Some changes in order.

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  • oneeyedjack909oneeyedjack909 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    maybe I should clarify.....please nothing about relationships if at all possible. 20 guesses why Im down in the first place.

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    "A mans first duty is to his conscience and honor"- Mark Twain

    "Those who are willing to give up essential liberties for a little safety diserve neither liberty nor safety"-Benjamin Franklin
  • Raiden333Raiden333 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    The Who.

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  • SpeakeasySpeakeasy Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Light+Orchestra

    http://www.last.fm/music/The+Go%21+Team

    http://www.last.fm/music/The+Polyphonic+Spree

    http://www.last.fm/music/Sparklehorse

    http://www.last.fm/music/Spiritualized (Only some songs...others are downright depressing)

    http://www.last.fm/music/Architecture+in+Helsinki

    That's what I have right now. Hope it helps somewhat.

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  • s_86s_86 Registered User regular
    edited July 2011
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  • TarantioTarantio Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    No Rain- Blind Melon

    More Ska? I don't really know if it fits your tastes, but there's little that's more upbeat in my opinion.

    And while Song For the Dumped by Ben Folds Five doesn't exactly fit your criteria, I generally make a point of listening to it after a breakup.

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  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Spirit of Radio by Rush always puts me in a happy mood. But that might just be me.

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  • DaveTheWaveDaveTheWave Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Mahler's first symphony is pure golden gayness from start to finish.

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  • The NazariteThe Nazarite Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    "Not Enough" by Mustard Plug.

    Always makes me feel good.

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  • Dulcius_ex_asperisDulcius_ex_asperis Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    The Sound of Settling by Death Cab for Cutie

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  • OrganichuOrganichu poops peesRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Mika - Love Today.

    :D

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  • krapst78krapst78 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    A Third recommendation for The GO! Team.

    If you like really cheerful songs that make you want to get out of your seat and dance then check out

    Cornershop - Brinful of Asha
    Elvis Presley vs JXL - A Little Less Conversation
    and of course the classic
    Dee Lite - Groove is in the Heart

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  • SolventSolvent Econ-artist กรุงเทพมหานครRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Michel Camilo's One More Once CD. Makes me want to dance around the room.

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter The key is a minimum of compromise, and a simple, unimpeachable reason to existRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    The Hives

    especially when drunk

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  • ChopperDaveChopperDave Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    This Year - Mountain Goats

    Upbeat and fits your mood, I think.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I am really enjoying Slagsmålsklubben at the moment.

    The Chemical Brothers (particularly the album "Come with us") always cheer me up.

    Much of 65daysofstatic's music makes me happy, you should check out Radio Protector

    Asian Dub Foundation's Album "Rafi's Revenge" may or may not be your thing. Check out "Buzzin" (although that's pretty bad quality)

    Daft Punk is always good.

    Modest Mouse too, my favourite album is Good News for People who Love Bad News.

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  • KyouguKyougu Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Free Hugs
    This always makes me smile.

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  • meekermeeker Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    St. Elmos Fire.

    Do it, now.

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  • Local H JayLocal H Jay Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Polysics!
    And Adam Green makes me happy when I'm down.

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  • ben0207ben0207 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Through the fire and the flames by DragonForce is win.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Cynical Old Man Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    The Get Up Kids -> Guilt Show (CD) is a good CD to feel good to. I don't think it has very many "relationship" things in it, regardless... When I'm in your situation, these guys help me out a lot.

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  • histronichistronic Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Any power metal (dragonforce, rhapsody, and elvenking are a few bands) usually picks me up or keeps me in a good mood when I'm in a good mood. I've found some rap helps me feel better too, like Ghetto Boys (Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta) and City I Luv by Jon Young.

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  • CycloneRangerCycloneRanger Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    What you want is power metal. DragonForce and Rhapsody of Fire are particularly upbeat, and Hammerfall and Gamma Ray aren't bad either. I'd avoid Sonata Arctica, because, although they are a great band, a lot of their songs are about relationships rather than great triumphs over dark lords as some of the aforementioned bands favor.

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  • embrikembrik Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    For some reason, Lemon Jelly always makes me happy, especially the "Lost Horizons" album. Nice Weather for Ducks is awesome.

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  • Paper TigerPaper Tiger Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go

    It was the song playing in Zoolander before the epic incident at the gas station.

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  • starmanbrandstarmanbrand Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Man, how about some De La Soul, album Three Feet High and Rising. Specifically the song "Tread Water"

    or how about some Pharcyde, album Bizarre Ride II, stay away from the song "Otha Fish"(About relationships but perhaps a song you are looking for?) and focus on Ya Mama.

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  • RyeRye Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk

    If industrial / techno is your thing

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  • TavTav Irish Minister for DefenceRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Mr. Blue Sky
    Please tell us why
    You had to hide away for so long!

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Tav wrote: »
    Mr. Blue Sky
    Please tell us why
    You had to hide away for so long!

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  • ben0207ben0207 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Rye wrote: »
    Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk

    If industrial / techno is your thing
    It's great even if industrial / techno isn't your thing since this song is neither.

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  • skyybahamutskyybahamut Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Queen- We Will Rock You & We Are the Champions

    Thin Lizzy- The Boys Are Back in Town

    War-Low Rider

    BNL-If I had a Million Dollars

    Bachman-Turner-Overdrive-Takin' Care of Business

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  • RyeRye Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    ben0207 wrote: »
    Rye wrote: »
    Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk

    If industrial / techno is your thing
    It's great even if industrial / techno isn't your thing since this song is neither.

    I will recant - it's house / electronic

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  • Brucelee41042Brucelee41042 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Let there be rock- AC/DC
    There's a Star- Ash
    Coming Home- The 88
    Wake Up- Ozma
    Rocks- Ozma

    EDIT- Tessie- Dropkick Murphy's (I apologize if anyone is an anti-redsox fan)

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  • Tom_maliceTom_malice Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Goods - Mates of State
    Young Folks - Peter Bjorn and John
    When I Am King - Great Big Sea
    Paper Thin Walls - Modest Mouse
    Here It Goes Again - OK Go
    Oh What A Feeling - Crowbar

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  • LonestarRunnerLonestarRunner Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Ashes by Embrace makes me happy. :"D

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  • Fuzzy Cumulonimbus CloudFuzzy Cumulonimbus Cloud Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    LewieP wrote: »
    I am really enjoying Slagsmålsklubben at the moment.

    The Chemical Brothers (particularly the album "Come with us") always cheer me up.

    Much of 65daysofstatic's music makes me happy, you should check out Radio Protector

    Asian Dub Foundation's Album "Rafi's Revenge" may or may not be your thing. Check out "Buzzin" (although that's pretty bad quality)

    Daft Punk is always good.

    Modest Mouse too, my favourite album is Good News for People who Love Bad News.
    Slagsmalsklubben is pure happiness in electronic form

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  • Thor1590Thor1590 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I'm trying to find good drum & bass, as it is a genre I was just recently intoduced to. So someone please suggest some good shit.

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  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Everything from Bob Marley. As far as I'm concerned, he's as important to my mental health as any medication I'm currently taking. Everything goes away when I listen to it.

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  • A-RodA-Rod Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Andrew W K's first and second album.

    His 3rd album is good too, but those first 2 are just so energetic and fun.

    http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=_JCHHCHyuG0&feature=related
    Also go see him live, hes really wild and fun, and that link is probably one of the craziest live shows ive ever seen.

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  • Akilae729Akilae729 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    And She Was - Talking Heads

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