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Jules

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What Music Helps You? Posted: 01-23-08 03:46am


I find that listening to a good song can sometimes help elevate my mood a bit. It doesn't cure my depression obviously (ha! If only it were so easy! ) but sometimes a song or piece of music can touch you and make you think. I personally love this song Coldplay Lights Will Guide You Home What songs/music do you use to soothe/wallow/encourage yourself? Post links if you can so we can all hear your choice! Jules.

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Posted: 01-23-08 19:19pm


i LOVE coldpaly yellow it cheers me up everytime lights will guide you home is a great one too and so is clocks ok all coldplay i really love jesus christ by brand new. how to save a life by the fray but here are the lyrics to jesus christ. its a wonderful song with powerful lyrics. i could listen to it over and over: Jesus Christ, that's a pretty face The kind you'd find on someone that could save If they don't put me away It’ll be a miracle Do you believe you're missing out? That everything good is happening somewhere else But with nobody in your bed The night is hard to get through And I will die all alone And when I arrive I won’t know anyone Well, Jesus Christ, I’m alone again So what did you do those three days you were dead? Because this problem's gonna last More than the weekend Well, Jesus Christ I’m not scared to die I’m a little bit scared of what comes after Do I get the gold chariot Do I float through the ceiling Do I divide and pull apart ***Cause my bright is to slight to hold back all my dark** This ship went down in sight of land And at the gates does Thomas ask to see my hands? I know you'll come in the night like a thief But I’ve had some time alone to hone my lying technique I know you think that I’m someone you can trust But I’m scared I’ll get scared and I swear I’ll try to nail you back up (everyone now) So do you think that we could work out a sign So I’ll know it's you and that it's over so I won't even try I know you'll come for the people like me But we all got wood and nails, Tortured and hating factory But, we all got wood and nails Your tortured and hating factory Yeah, we all got wood and nails Your tortured and hating factory Yeah, we all got wood and nails And we sleep inside of this machine

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I LIKE POP TARTS Posted: 01-23-08 21:38pm


Sometimes, when I'm feeling depressed, I open winamp and I go to their media library. Then, you select "shoutcast radio" and "ambient"....It will sooth you like nothing else. Sure, you could listen to enigma or something inspirational, but personally I like the easy tones i hear under the ambient selection.

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Posted: 01-23-08 21:49pm


Oh I LOVE jazz...soft jazz, especially sax is really relaxing.

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Posted: 01-23-08 23:27pm


techno. Especially the Hampsterdance. if you've never heard it, download it, it's GREAT! Plus the song Lean On Me by Rockapella. It's so much nicer when they do it.

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Posted: 01-24-08 01:58am


Mostly Trance music because I can sit back with my headphones full and just get lost in another world

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Posted: 01-26-08 14:35pm


Neo-Soul, Undeground Hip Hop and indie music works for me. I love listening to songs about stayin strong and also about other peoples struggles cuz its lets me know that im not alone

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Posted: 02-01-08 13:21pm


either really sily, sad melodic music or the most harsh and violent I can find

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Drums Posted: 02-01-08 13:56pm


I listen to Native American drumming and chanting. The sounds are so primal and beautiful and satisfying. They seem to go right to work on my mood. I think they're both calming and uplifting at the same time.

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Posted: 02-01-08 15:05pm


Our Lady Peace, U2, The Faint, Lovedrug, Damien Rice... The list could go on and on, but I'm obsessed with Muse. They're my all time favourite band. Any of the above artists can cheer me up. Ironically, I find that I get more cheered up if I listen to sad music.

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Posted: 02-01-08 21:05pm


Music by Eminem, Notis Sfakianakis, some 50 Cent, as well as: Fight Music, Devils Night and How Come by D12

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Posted: 02-01-08 22:07pm


Anything by Sufjan Stevens or Iron and Wine. When I Fall Pinch Me Hello City I Love You all by The Barenaked Ladies Things by Beck

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Posted: 02-04-08 01:27am


Being a little older, I would have to say "Songs and Artists of the 70s-80s. But for relaxation, I got to have my new age or nature sounds. But, I love Ragae.

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Posted: 02-04-08 02:15am


TOM PETTY!!! and... the heart b r e a k e r s

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Posted: 02-05-08 14:09pm


O.A.R. (of a revolution) always lifts up my spirit & my soul. Bob Marley is great for this too. Instrumental meditation music (like tibetian bells, pan flute, native american chants) can help me regulate deep abdominal breathing and help a lot too.

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Posted: 02-08-08 08:22am


Andrea Bocelli is nice to listen to, and some of his songs are inspirational. Sometimes I'll put on some dance/R n B stuff cuz it makes me want to dance and I sort of feel guilty being sad when it's on, if that makes any sense lol. Sometimes it's different stuff really, I guess it just depends what I fancy.

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Music Thats Helped Me Through Some Difficult Spells... Posted: 02-12-08 08:59am


i came up with a song list. have a look at one of my topics! hope it helps

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*Hi Sweetie! Me FairyGodmother** Posted: 02-12-08 09:11am


Come on guys...I'm 50.....there is nothing like BACK IN BLACK from AC/DC.....that will jump start your butt in a minute.....or listen to Hair of the Dog by Nazareth ( Now you're messin with a SOB).............ok, back to your level....MAROON 5 lights a spark under my butt too or anything Ludricris! .......the_girlfriend understands me!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted: 02-12-08 10:40am


Something full of energy. I've found another song, and it's just generally a happy, uplifting tune! I've probs got loads I just forget em. Orson-No Tomorrow. I'm so loving Rihanna please don't stop the music atm as well. These songs just make me wanna get up and dance about while singing into a hairbrush lol

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Rock My Soul Posted: 02-12-08 22:16pm


I really enjoy Elisa- Dancing Rock My Soul The Waves Kate Nash- Merry Happy Habanera A Fine Frenzy- The Minnow And The Trout Almost Lover Imogen Heap- The Moment I Said It Hide and Seek Sara Barielles- Love Song Come Round Soon City The Hush Sound- Wine Red Dont Wake Me Up Light House Echo Momentum