Music and the State of the Mind
Have you ever felt… there is a connection between your emotions and
your level of enjoyment while you are listening to a track. Say it
“striking a vibe”, “feeling the love” whatever, … you immediately
connect to the artist and his lyrics.
Here’s a little guide on the kind of music to get you started:
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PS: This is an individual opinion. If you don’t like it, feel free to
throw it off the shelf..
- Homecoming/ nostalgia
Country songs are the answer. Especially the old ones.. Shania Twain,
Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Kenny Rogers, John Denver. All of them talk
of the good times we had, those small pleasures we cherish.
Even a good Indian would love a “Yun hi chala” on his car stereo, if
it’s roadtrips you have on your min; I’d recommend mixing it up with
2. Get high
Psych it up with psychedelic, grunge and what not! Good old
Pink Floyd, Led Zepp to the new age bands like Nirvana, Nine Inch
Nails. All serves well.
I must say- I am totally against booze, drugs, smoke and shit, that
can kill you eventually!
But listening to music, is a different level. It’s close to travelling
to another universe in your subconscious. Must try
- Chillax n Relax
Holding a hot cuppa in a rainy day, lazing away your day on the
hammock, a walk on the beach… it is all what we do to wind down from
a busy life.
Your ears deserve to take a break from the noises of city life for a
while. Give it the respect it deserves. Listening to slow songs like
Norah Jones, and trip-hop artists like Massive Attack is what I’m
talking about..!
4. Distress/ hate/ anger
Sharing your anger could actually help cool down. Scream it out, don’t
hold it back. I prefer Metalcore, and angry Rap. Eminem, Avenged
Sevenfold, Guns N Roses: it works for me.
For the really crazy guys out there, you love death metal don’t you?
5. Party time!
Go for pop, “dappan”, hip hop, bollywood songs. Anything
goes with a party; only on one condition
It should have a good beat to dance to ;)
6. Workaholic(Perspiration/ inspiration)
Trance, trance and trance alone… since it’s electronic
music, you don’t have to listen to the lyrics, thats the plus side.
Time just flies by…
Tiesto, Armin van buuren, and countless other DJs.. all rock!
For inspiration, listen to soundtracks of your fav movies. For instance, Rocky, Gladiator etc etc