Music that Moves You

Music That Moves You

by Becca Froh

When you hear a certain song, does it transport you through time and space? Can you see, feel, hear, and smell the memory evoked by the music? Is there strong emotion attached to the notes?


Use The Power of Music to Your Advantage

Dance has been scientifically proven to improve depression and anxiety symptoms. The brain physically cannot feel depression while the body is dancing. You don’t have to wait for Saturday night to get your groove on! Dance in your kitchen, dance in your car (while parked only!), dance across your bedroom or down a grocery store aisle. Just dance. You’ll not only feel better, you’ll look better too! Dancing burns around 350 calories per hour! Woot!

Here's a reminder from 1999 to Dance, even if you have no where to do it but your own living room (and wear sunscreen!)

https://youtu.be/sTJ7AzBIJoI

In every great movie, music is vital. Similarly, music plays a vital role in your pursuit of success. When you set a goal music can help you achieve it. When you want to manifest a specific outcome, choose a theme song and play it while you visualize your desired outcome, Whether you’re jammin’ out while you work out, work, study, or clean, the right music can help you get through any task.   

Of course, musical tastes vary and your own individual playlist will be different from someone else's, but there are a few styles of music that are staples in the motivational music scene.

80's Montage Music

These songs are prime choices when creating a motivational soundtrack. The quintessential example of this is the soundtrack to the Rocky series. That main theme has been used in many a montage and it's still applicable in many real world situations. 

That's just the beginning. You also have songs like Europe's The Final Countdown as well as Joe Esposito's You're the Best Around as options. The latter is most famous for its use at the end of The Karate Kid, where it plays while Daniel makes his way to the finals.

When it comes to motivation, few songs are better suited than You're the Best Around. This song will give you the energy and confidence you need for success. It's so affirming that a confidence boost comes even as you read the title!

Movie Soundtracks

This overlaps with the aforementioned genre, but there are quite a few movie scores that can have a positive effect on you. 

You can't go wrong with John Williams' now classic Superman theme. Much like the hero himself, this tune gives you the positive energy you need to focus on your goals. It helps you believe that you're capable of great things, and that's the exact sentiment you want to feel in the music for your soundtrack.

Oldies and Classic Rock

Did you know Weezer is now classic rock? Not possible right? Metallica has 40 year old albums. If you’re still stuck back in the 90’s with me, the golden oldies are still fantastic! Try adding a few tracks from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s to your playlist. Whether you're a Beatles or Elvis fan, oldies have a positive energy to them. You'll just feel groovy, baby.

It's the same with classic rock. After listening to a song like Rush's The Spirit of Radio, you just may feel better and energized. You can then transfer that positive energy and emotion into whatever your endeavor may be.

Yung Gravy and Prof

These lesser known bands produces a unique brand of comedic rap that's happiness incarnate. Listening to their music may make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Unlike the other categories, this selection is more about improving your mood and lifting your spirits, as opposed to pumping you up to meet a challenge. 

Epic Music

These are the type of songs you find in movie trailers. Songs like Nightwish's Ghost Love Score or E.S. Posthumus' Pompeii make great background music while also filling you with a sense of excitement and anticipation. Just hearing the song can be an awe-inspiring experience and that's great when you want to elicit the same reaction from others.

Music has an impact on us that's hard to define, but impossible to ignore.

While it's not the only factor in improving your life, whether it's getting in shape, impressing the boss with hard work, or boosting your own self-confidence, it's a definite asset to your efforts.

Check out our music and meditation page to see YouTube playlists of our favorite songs to get you out of a funk fast!

In Service,

Becca

 

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References

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388121001663

 

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