• selokichtli@lemmy.ml
    19 hours

    IDK if it counts as instrumental, but I swear this shit hipnotizes me and takes me to a dark cave which is warm and peaceful at the same time. It’s Aphex Twin’s “Stone in focus”.

      • selokichtli@lemmy.ml
        19 hours

        I’ve listened to it, and kudos for having the balls to cover such piece, but come on. Nothing sounds like “Stone in focus”. Close you eyes and play it, it’s like a 10 minute vacation.

        • blarth@thelemmy.club
          19 hours

          Don’t get me wrong, the original is great. The cover was the version I stumbled upon first though and I find it more relaxing, especially when I am in pain.

  • Jentu@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2 days

    Trust The Light - KNOWER One of those “I’m dealing with heavy shit and need some help getting out of bed” songs. Not traditionally “motivational-sounding”, but idk it works for me.

    And probably most of the Undertale OST. Idk I put a lot of emotional weight behind a lot of those tracks.

  • XiJinpingStanAccount@lemmy.ml
    2 days

    Love Sensation - Loleatta Holloway

    Star Love - Cheryl Lyn

    Dance What 'Cha Wanna - Loleatta Holloway

    Souvenirs - Voyage

    The Main Theme from Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild

    Holding Out For A Hero - Jennifer Saunders (Shrek 2 Soundtrack)

  • Sherad@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
    2 days

    I know it’s kinda basic but either the Gurren Lagaan music or just a rewatch of the show/movie.

    Never fails to shake me out of a stupor and remind me that no matter the obstacles life throws at you, there’s always a way forward, even if it might not be the way forward you initially wanted.

    Revolutionary optimism before I knew what it was, haha.

    Also that sometimes things can get so bad you gotta be a tiny bit illogical to stay sane. 😅

  • redhorsejacket@lemmy.world
    2 days

    It’s more than a little on the nose, but Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollility by Holst, especially this abridged arrangement, is something I reach for at the end of a rough day. Usually stops me from going to bed mad, or in a thought spiral.

    That it’s a relic of the flash mob fad from however many years ago doesn’t hurt, either. A spoonful of ironic nostalgia helps the medicine go down.

  • shartgargle@lemmy.zip
    2 days

    Tool definitely takes the edge off. If it’s been a rough day… Massage chair and vibing to tool, all of their songs. It doesn’t suddenly bring a smile to my face but it definitely smooths the rough edges, if that makes sense.

    • Ferrous@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2 days

      What Tool album should I listen to today? I only remember trying and failing to get into them like 15 years ago when I was a nerd. You got a good entry point? It doesn’t necessarily need to be “easy”.

      • shartgargle@lemmy.zip
        2 days

        I’d say lateralus or Ænima are probably the easiest to get into as they have the most hits. So you’d be more familiar with it. But fear inoculum is good for the vibes, and smooth listening.