Topic: happy music (Read 19157 times)

Mikendher · « **on:** 27 Jan 2006, 16:44 »

I am way to depressed, and I realized that I have depressing music only (elliott smith style stuff). So I need some happy music, or at least energetic. I like Architecture in Helsinki, The Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, and the Decemberists. Please help!

IronOxide · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 17:00 »

New Porngraphers and the Polyphonic Spree are a yes to the max. If yu want reaxing happy, you should check out Jack Johnson.

EDIT: Also, one should check out the Flaming Lips

blanketarms · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 17:11 »

listen to some Soophie Nun Squad. or Ghost Mice. or Chugga Chugga.

or Matty Pop Chart: http://www.myspace.com/mattypopchart - matty ALWAYS does it for me.

Joseph · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 17:49 »

Quote from: ironoxide887

If yu want reaxing happy, you should check out Jack Johnson.

Listening to Jack Johnson is anything but a joyous experience. It actually depresses me, since I realize how sad the state of the world must be when many consider him to be an amazing guitar player, lyricist, and singer...

New Pornographers (go with Electric Version) and Polyphonic Spree (The Begining Stages Of...) are amazing ideas though. Basically anything by either of these two bands will wok gloriously. Some other bands full of good fun are The Shins (Chutes Too Narrow), Belle and Sebastian (If You're Feeling Sinister), and The Flaming Lips (The Soft Bulletin). Oh, and you can't go wrong with some early Beatles.

Kai · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 18:59 »

Talking Heads records make me happy.

BiCoastal Kid · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 19:03 »

New Pornographers
The Gay
Space Kelly
Of Montreal

BiCoastal Kid · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 19:04 »

Quote from: Kai

Talking Heads records make me happy.

I agree with this. Have you seen the "Stop Making Sense" DVD, though? It's easily my favorite by them.

Patatat · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 19:24 »

Iron and Wine - Trapeze Swinger

Kai · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 19:57 »

Quote from: BiCoastal Kid

Quote from: Kai
Talking Heads records make me happy.

I agree with this. Have you seen the "Stop Making Sense" DVD, though? It's easily my favorite by them.

Could anyone say they like them WITHOUT having seen it?

Inlander · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 20:18 »

Yes. In a word.

Check out London 0, Hull 4 by the Housemartins for a whole bunch of incredibly upbeat, bouncy songs. Which just happen to have incredibly cynical lyrics - but hey, if you're going to be bitter at least you should dance while you're doing it! Also some old-school soul: the Four Tops (before Motown became shit - their first two-and-a-half albums, basically), Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett (R.I.P.), and Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963. If you're in a mood for strutting 'round your pad, get some "New Testament" Count Basie: The Atomic Mr. Basie and Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings. Big band jazz has never been better. While we're on jazz, try some hard bop: especially Clifford Brown and Max Roach's self-titled album (so happy it has a bright orange cover). For something more recent, try Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: sure, they've been raved about ad nauseum, but their album really is just about the most up-beat, danceable rock album I've heard in the last year.

That's off the top of my head. I don't have my C.D. collection immediatly to hand.[/list][/list]

McTaggart · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 21:48 »

Ben Lee. Seriously people, Ben Lee.

jcknbl · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Jan 2006, 21:56 »

Tullycraft. Oh yes.

surgerydrugsnrocknroll · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 00:01 »

Talking Heads
Devo
Oingo Boingo

I do not see how anyone could be unhappy listening to any of these bands music.

tomselleck69 · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 04:02 »

the parkas - giants in my field

i've always found it quite impossible to hold back a smile while listening to that song.

and if that fails, any soundtrack by joe hisaishi should do the trick.

my infernal affairs · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 05:48 »

The Go! Team

Kai · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 05:54 »

Quote from: surgerydrugsnrocknroll

Talking Heads
Devo
Oingo Boingo

I do not see how anyone could be unhappy listening to any of these bands music.

Totally double these guys. Especially Boingo.

sabertoothbliss · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 08:20 »

Architecture in Helsinki
Art Brut
The Libertines
The Go! Team
Of Montreal
Daft Punk
Franz Ferdinand
The Zutons
Chemical Brothers
White Stripes
Wilco

These should have you dancing around in no time.

Joseph · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 09:35 »

I disagree with the White Stripes and Wilco. They are certainly amazing bands, but they aren't the sort that you would say play "happy music". Maybe they have some songs to that effect, but overall, their songs just don't come across in that way.

Rawr and Stuff · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 10:13 »

The Futureheads are a must for happy music.

And a few songs of Ok Go are pretty good too in terms of cheeriness.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 11:27 »

Listen to "Shiny Happy People" by REM.

and this may be cuz I'm odd but I find Le Tigre's first album to be great fun and great music.

Dirhael · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 11:33 »

I find that listening to 'The Flaming Lips' really helps bring your mood back up to 'normal.' So many good albums

Thrillho · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 14:42 »

The Mad Capsule Markets. They're ridiculously heavy, but ridiculously happy as well! It's the happiest hardcore-punk you'll hear! It's why I love them. They cheer me up a lot. I get both of things I want when I'm down - heavy music, and cheering up!

Hat · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 20:05 »

Quote from: McTaggart

Ben Lee. Seriously people, Ben Lee.

Meh, most of his good albums are weird and melancholy. Or maybe I just like depressing music

I guess I'm going to suggest Dressy Bessy. I haven't heard a lot by them, but they are just up-beat, simple fun, from what I've heard. Also their name rhymes. There is no way a band with a rhyming name like that could possibly be depressing.

Gryff · « **Reply #23 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 21:49 »

Danger Doom - The Mouse and the Mask

MF Doom rapping over Dangermouse beats with the cast of Cartoon Network's adult swim? YES PLEASE!

Cerulaetas · « **Reply #24 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 00:01 »

Absolute Steel - Beer Run

It doesn't matter what kind of music you like, if you are a sane person, you will laugh your ass off to this song.

Kai · « **Reply #25 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 05:36 »

Quote from: Gryff

Danger Doom - The Mouse and the Mask

MF Doom rapping over Dangermouse beats with the cast of Cartoon Network's adult swim? YES PLEASE!

mc chris?!

almost thursday · « **Reply #26 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 05:59 »

Quote from: DynamiteKid

The Mad Capsule Markets. They're ridiculously heavy, but ridiculously happy as well! It's the happiest hardcore-punk you'll hear! It's why I love them. They cheer me up a lot. I get both of things I want when I'm down - heavy music, and cheering up!

i love those guys to pieces. yeah, they're heavy but so quirky and fun as well. i second the recomendation, man.

StrikeThePostman · « **Reply #27 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 11:34 »

Quote from: Kai

Talking Heads records make me happy.

Definitely, and also:

Andrew Bird (He's not energetically happy like The New Pornographers, but he's relaxing and he makes you think, which is a good thing if you're depressed.)

For condensed sunshine, listen to The Shins, and the aforementioned Flaming Lips (esp. Clouds Taste Metallic).

minkles · « **Reply #28 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 12:57 »

Architecture in Helsinki, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Shins, Of Montreal, Arctic Monkeys, Broken Social Scene, and some songs by The Postal Service.

taytaysayswuh? · « **Reply #29 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 13:47 »

Hello Goodbye.
so obnoxiously catchy and up beat
it would make me happy if i just got shot in the foot

Skataflow · « **Reply #30 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 23:58 »

try some Ska Music! Nothing is better than Good old SkA from "Bad Manners!"

or try "Liberator"...

and when you're so damn depressed that you want to break something to maybe get better... do it and listen to "raised fist"... thats what i do normaly... most time i feel better... until i realise what i broke....

ImRonBurgundy? · « **Reply #31 on:** 30 Jan 2006, 00:01 »

Atom & His Package
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
The Zatopeks
The Aquabats!

Luke C · « **Reply #32 on:** 30 Jan 2006, 07:43 »

Dragonforce make me feel happy because the lead signer always sounds so upbeat.

The Mighty Mopdecai · « **Reply #33 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 06:23 »

THE GO! TEAM
Seriously guys nice picks ther The Zutons, The Postal Service and one completely left field The Mad Capsule Markets. Can i include The Polysics with them

Tobin's Spirit Guide · « **Reply #34 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 06:36 »

Listening to this on repeat for the past half an hour has cheered me up no end.

Mikendher · « **Reply #35 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 11:35 »

thanks everyone

I've really enjoyed the flaming lips

AdamIsConceited · « **Reply #36 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 15:59 »

For random happiness:

Artic Monkeys
Jay-Z
Catch 22

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #37 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 19:03 »

The Flaming Lips
The Beatles
Super Furry Animals
Jack Rose (the more upbeat songs)
Cream
Donovan
Arlo freakin' Guthrie! Goddamn is that guy awesome!

That's what I want to when I want my music to actively happify me. I might have my own personal associations regarding some of these artists, but they might work for you too.

But seriously, Donovan and Arlo Guthrie.

Kai · « **Reply #38 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 19:12 »

Tenacious D (especialyl Fuck Her Gently) puts a big grin on my face. Seriously, that song is just too awesome.

"Whats your favorite posish?
That's cool with me
Its not my favorite
But I'll do it for you
Whats your favorite dish?
Im not gonna cook it
But ill order it from Zanzibar! "

Mr. Oysterhead · « **Reply #39 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 19:25 »

Sublime's 40 oz. To Freedom makes me happy and makes me wanna dance.

EDIT: Is it cool to have a pirate avatar? I see multiple ones!

noirony · « **Reply #40 on:** 31 Jan 2006, 20:54 »

The Boy Least Likely To
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! (maybe)
Scissor Sisters
Junior Senior

The Mighty Mopdecai · « **Reply #41 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 04:55 »

The Flaming Lips. How could I forget The Flaming Lips. One of my favourite albums ever is The Soft Bulletin.

sketchyjoe · « **Reply #42 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 05:20 »

The All Girl Summer Fun Band are the happiest band in the history of ever.

The Undertones are a good choice too.

Power-pop = Happiest genre.

almost thursday · « **Reply #43 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 11:39 »

Quote from: sketchyjoe

The All Girl Summer Fun Band are the happiest band in the history of ever.

i'm glad someone finally agrees.

rive gauche · « **Reply #44 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 11:50 »

The Unicorns.

Thread over.

Patrick · « **Reply #45 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 14:23 »

Quote from: Luke C

Dragonforce make me feel happy because the lead signer always sounds so upbeat.

They're Metallica on stimulants!

surgerydrugsnrocknroll · « **Reply #46 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 14:42 »

Quote from: KimJongSick

They're Metallica(when they didnt suck) on ecstasy and speed! with a dash of uhm... good solos

fixed

*_*

Storm Rider · « **Reply #47 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 15:56 »

I agree with the above post wholeheartedly.

Patrick · « **Reply #48 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 16:54 »

Quote from: surgerydrugsnrocknroll

Quote from: KimJongSick
They're Metallica(when they didnt suck) on ecstasy and speed! with a dash of uhm... good solos

fixed

*_*

Hehe, doesn't that go without saying though? I just wrote in my "Your favourite band sucks" livejournal last night on how much I hate post-Burton Metallica.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #49 on:** 03 Feb 2006, 17:03 »

I don't think it was Burton dying as much as it was Lars and James running out of Mustaine's writing to rip off.

But I've already talked about this.

I'm interested in seeing said LJ, though.

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Author Topic: happy music (Read 19157 times)

Mikendher

blanketarms

BiCoastal Kid

BiCoastal Kid

Patatat

jcknbl

surgerydrugsnrocknroll

my infernal affairs

sabertoothbliss

Rawr and Stuff

Dirhael

Cerulaetas

almost thursday

StrikeThePostman

taytaysayswuh?

Skataflow

The Mighty Mopdecai

Tobin's Spirit Guide

Mikendher

AdamIsConceited

Mr. Oysterhead

noirony

The Mighty Mopdecai

almost thursday

rive gauche

surgerydrugsnrocknroll