Reply To: Music that calms or cheers you up?

[Astrid Lenore]

You can’t go wrong with a good jazz record for both calming down and cheering up.  I recommend Billy Cobham’s Art of Five.

That said, my main mental ailment is insomnia, so no music is better than any music for getting me to sleep.  Or failing that a good classical piece.

Though when I really need that endorphin rush, something heavy but intricate and melodic gets me going.  Mars Volta, Finch, and the Used to name a few.

Hope that helps!