Posted on 11/21/2015 8:47:39 AM PST by amorphous
When things begin to get you down or the world overwhelms, it usually helps to listen to music that inspires you. A song I've recently found very inspirational, among many - even though I don't understand the words - is a song from the sound track of the documentary Patterns of Evidence
Trilogy by Elvis Presley is a fav of mine: Elvis Presley - An American Trilogy (best version) The King of Music
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Classical fan here too. Cannon one of my fav: Pachelbel's Canon in D--Soothing music
When I was learning to play electric guitar as a young teen.. I was inspired by Boston’s More than A Feeling and God Gave Rock and Roll to You by Kiss.
Lord of the Rings—”INTO THE WEST” by Annie Lennox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shdiTRxTJb4
The chorus of that song gives me chills.
Marines’ Hymn
Depends what I need inspiration for. Here are some...
“Bugler’s Dream” (The Olympic Anthem)
“The Star Spangled Banner”
“God Bless the USA”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
“Eye Of the Tiger” -Survivor
“1812 Overture”
Bonus: Christmas songs (A bit early, but that’s okay)
“I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day”
“Do You Hear What I hear?”
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There are many great renditions. One is the Celtic Woman's version: Celtic Woman - Amazing Grace
And since they've been mentioned, how 'bout: Celtic Woman - You Raise Me Up
T Swift “Shake It Off”
Pachelbel’s Canon is beautiful, almost hypnotic in the way it
becomes part of your conciousness.
People hear certain classical passages more often than they may realize.
Another favorite inspiration composition, and extremely common one would be Wagner’s Ride Of The Valkries, when sung by a Mezzo Soprano back by a full orchestra. Now that is both chilling and thrilling.
Her War Cry stays in your head. You can hear it now, can’t you?
Reminds me of Tom T. Hall's: Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine
“The Ecstasy of Gold” by Ennio Morricone.
I can’t hear that song without hearing the Obama edit version.
Listen to “Suzanne” when sung by Judy Collins. You will be swept away on a dreamy promenade. Listen to the acoustic guitar patterns with lilting melodic chords. It’s the voice plus the guitar in a counterbalance.
That's a Fact Jack!
Sometimes I find myself inspired by Patton's March and other military oriented songs/marches:
Jerry Goldsmith - Patton March
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