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Ask HN: What music motivates you? Any genre. Go.

6 points by rblion 12y ago

Trying to make a new playlist on Spotify for the Summer, a lot of work to be done and a lot of fun to be had.

mkal_tsr 12y ago
I have an entire playlist dedicated to folk-metal drinking songs, enjoy - http://open.spotify.com/user/shortkid422/playlist/2uNWN1AEQOcaaJZ1lcgoYD http://open.spotify.com/user/shortkid422/playlist/2uNWN1AEQO...
- adamcw 12y ago
  I had no idea such a genre existed, and I think you've just made my day. Thank you for this.
hisham_hm 12y ago
"Ceiling Unlimited", by Rush.
Yaa101 12y ago
Boss tunes...
biff 12y ago
Artist: Soundgarden. Badmotorfinger, Superunknown, and Down on the Upside, specifically. Devo is my go to for programming music (Freedom of Choice, New Traditionalists, Oh No! It's Devo). Not gonna lie, you may well hate them, but for whatever reason Devo works for me when I'm trying to focus. Also a big fan of the album Love by The Cult and pretty much anything by David Bowie or Rush. For newer stuff, Zero 7's Simple Things is really chill. Also, if you're really looking to zone out to something esoteric, Bethany Curve and Children of the Bong are nicely mellow. The album Who's Next by The Who is also great. Guess I'm just dumping my Spotify playlist out at this point, pick and choose what you want? :)
brotchie 12y ago
List of my most frequently played Spotify tracks that I've fav'ed while coding. Mostly discovered through Spotify radio. Action Bronson - Shiraz Feed Me - Rat Trap Gammer + Whizzkid - We Killed the Rave Michael Woods - Flash Hands Robyn - Hang With Me (Acoustic) ATB - 9pm (Till I Come) K-391 - Electro House 2012 You Blocked Me on Facebook - Internet Friends Groove Coverage - 21st Century Digital Girl Vinylshakerz - One Night in Bangkok Tantrum Desire - Reach VIP Kdrew - Bullseye Pegboard Nerds - Razor Sharp Disclosure - You & Me - Flume Remix Todd Terje - Inspector Norse Flight Facilities - Crave You Friendly Fires - Paris Chromeo - Jealous (From the Google Watch ad) Flux Pavilion - Freeway And for fun: The Chainsmokers - #SELFIE The Teenagers - Homecoming Playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/1235363762/playlist/4OkN4iv5XBtmVJprepPIV2 http://open.spotify.com/user/1235363762/playlist/4OkN4iv5XBt...
HarlowDuDy 12y ago
I really enjoy Vince Guaraldi. It has it all for me to stay motivated and positive throughout the day -- fun, but not too loud for work, nostalgic and, well, it just gives me a happy feeling.
adamcw 12y ago
Things currently heavy in my rotation (in the format of Band : Album(s)): - Murder By Death : Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, Red of Tooth and Claw - Strike Anywhere : Exit English - AFI : Burials - Circa Survive : Blue Sky Noise - The Raveonettes : In and Out of Control

6 points by rblion 12y ago

Trying to make a new playlist on Spotify for the Summer, a lot of work to be done and a lot of fun to be had.

I have an entire playlist dedicated to folk-metal drinking songs, enjoy - http://open.spotify.com/user/shortkid422/playlist/2uNWN1AEQOcaaJZ1lcgoYD http://open.spotify.com/user/shortkid422/playlist/2uNWN1AEQO...

adamcw 12y ago
I had no idea such a genre existed, and I think you've just made my day. Thank you for this.

hisham_hm 12y ago

"Ceiling Unlimited", by Rush.

Yaa101 12y ago

Boss tunes...

biff 12y ago

Artist: Soundgarden. Badmotorfinger, Superunknown, and Down on the Upside, specifically. Devo is my go to for programming music (Freedom of Choice, New Traditionalists, Oh No! It's Devo). Not gonna lie, you may well hate them, but for whatever reason Devo works for me when I'm trying to focus. Also a big fan of the album Love by The Cult and pretty much anything by David Bowie or Rush. For newer stuff, Zero 7's Simple Things is really chill. Also, if you're really looking to zone out to something esoteric, Bethany Curve and Children of the Bong are nicely mellow. The album Who's Next by The Who is also great. Guess I'm just dumping my Spotify playlist out at this point, pick and choose what you want? :)

brotchie 12y ago

List of my most frequently played Spotify tracks that I've fav'ed while coding. Mostly discovered through Spotify radio. Action Bronson - Shiraz Feed Me - Rat Trap Gammer + Whizzkid - We Killed the Rave Michael Woods - Flash Hands Robyn - Hang With Me (Acoustic) ATB - 9pm (Till I Come) K-391 - Electro House 2012 You Blocked Me on Facebook - Internet Friends Groove Coverage - 21st Century Digital Girl Vinylshakerz - One Night in Bangkok Tantrum Desire - Reach VIP Kdrew - Bullseye Pegboard Nerds - Razor Sharp Disclosure - You & Me - Flume Remix Todd Terje - Inspector Norse Flight Facilities - Crave You Friendly Fires - Paris Chromeo - Jealous (From the Google Watch ad) Flux Pavilion - Freeway And for fun: The Chainsmokers - #SELFIE The Teenagers - Homecoming Playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/1235363762/playlist/4OkN4iv5XBtmVJprepPIV2 http://open.spotify.com/user/1235363762/playlist/4OkN4iv5XBt...

HarlowDuDy 12y ago

I really enjoy Vince Guaraldi. It has it all for me to stay motivated and positive throughout the day -- fun, but not too loud for work, nostalgic and, well, it just gives me a happy feeling.

adamcw 12y ago

Things currently heavy in my rotation (in the format of Band : Album(s)): - Murder By Death : Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, Red of Tooth and Claw - Strike Anywhere : Exit English - AFI : Burials - Circa Survive : Blue Sky Noise - The Raveonettes : In and Out of Control