Certain music raises your emotional vibration. So I suggested that my Positive Living group find a piece of music that uplifts them. And in time, they could put together an entire playlist, which they could listen to whenever they want to feel happy or energised.
Last night, I scrolled down my iPod to see what I would place on my uplifting playlist. My choices had me shimmying, singing along to the lyrics and smiling as I was flooded with lovely memories. Here’s what I came up with…
1. Happy Face – Destiny’s Child
This song helped me put on my happy face when I was going through a tough time in my early twenties.
2. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates
If you’re a fan of the film (500) Days of Summer, you’ll remember the scene where Joseph Gordon-Levitt dances through the streets after a night of passion with one very lucky lady.
3. You’ve Got The Love – The Source feat. Candi Station
This track reminds me of being spun on the waltzers by a sexy carnival bad-boy, and later, the emotional final scene of hit series Sex and the City.
4. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
No explanations, no justifications. Now excuse me while I check out some of their newer music videos. For research purposes.
*17.32 minutes minutes later* Yep, feeling pretty good alright.
5. Intro – The XX
Cooler than a pair of Ray-Bans.
6. Drumming – Florence and the Machine
This music had me dancing with wild abandon in my bedroom.
7. Taro – Alt-J
And this gets me belly dancing round the flat.
8. Halcyon – Ellie Goulding
I recall feeling hopeful and alive as I raced through the rain while Miss Goulding belted out the lyrics: “It’s gonna be better!”
9. A Real Hero – College feat. Electric Youth
I couldn’t put the treadmill on a high enough speed when this song came on my I Work Out playlist. And anything Gosling-related is feel-good if you ask me.
10. Instant Crush – Daft Punk feat. Julian Casablancas
Cruising along the coast, windows down.
Bonus Track: Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
Another tune from (500) Days of Summer, this brings me back to sunny days lying on the grass and gazing at a clear blue sky…
I’d love to know what would appear on your uplifting playlist!
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