what to listen to when very sad?

[IHaveNoSpaceBar]

Right now I am trying some classical..and it's not helping at all

Its actually making it a lot worse...I thought it was suppose to help

 

[)v(ajin_R_]

what kind of music are you into?

i found that when i listened to rock, it was pretty good for venting out emotions and cheering me up...just try and get into the music...

 

[Sladeophile]

Do you want depressing music, or uplifting music? Kinda confused here...
Slade

 

[enjoi_rootbeer]

elliot smith is a good choice is these situations. one of my friends made a mix cd of the postal service/elliot smith and it was a good combo.

ska could be of some good help to. really can't be too sad listening to ska.

 

[robzy]

Aimee Mann - some of her sadder stuff.

It doesnt really take me out of being sad - but it does make me feel better about it anyways. Kinda relaxing and mellowing.

[edit]: After seeing the above reply. Elliott Smith is sometimes a knee-jerk reaction i make when i think "Hey, im sad, elliott smith it is..." but i just find as if it clashes with me. Aimee Mann however, brilliant....

Rob.

 

[asmox]

Melt-Banana.

Fun music.

 

[enjoi_rootbeer]

not music, but i came across a list of things that could make you happy.

 

[Ferbose]

How about some Billie Holiday?

 

[Grahame]

These might cheer you up!

http://www.cuteoverload.com/

http://www.catsinsinks.com/

or not.

 

[vagarach]

In the electronic genre, there is what could be considered a 'sub genre' called uplifting trance, and here is a link containing a massive list of artists that have songs in this style, as well as free samples:

http://www.last.fm/tag/uplifting%20trance.


[edit] There is also a proper genre called Progressive, which may also do the trick!

 

[Sladeophile]

I may get made fun of for saying this, but the Aquabats is the most happy go lucky stuff I know of, always makes me laugh. Check em out if you like upbeat ska...

Slade

 

[rhythmdevils]

jesse sykes and the sweet hereafter - Reckless Burning

Angels of Light - How I loved You

the first is more relaxed and better for feeling depressed heartache, where you want to sit on a couch in the dark and just sulk

the angels of light is more pain and anger, and good if you want to drive, or break something, i dont know....

both are wonderful and have helped me through many a bad mood. i actually listened to how i loved you tonight.

 

[iSleipnir]

Ska for sure if you want upbeat positive music. I would suggest Kemuri or maybe the Toasters

If you want depressing music, the Lost in Translation soundtrack and most music by any band on that album.

 

[Headphony]

Neil Young

 

[ken36]

I listen to Hymns.