mahler3 478 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Actually, lately, I've been feeling a little down because the bookmark fell out of a book I was reading and now I can't find where I was up to.So to combat this depression, I've been listening to...1. "Arlington" from JFK2. "Theme from Schindler's List" from... Schindler's List3. "Theme from Angela's Ashes" from... Angela's Ashes4. "Ray and Rachel" from War of the Worlds5. "Munich, 1972" from Munich Are you related to Hitch?!Perfect lifting of spirits cues for me:The Land Race from Far & AwayBack to America from Angela's Ashes - the sheer optimism of this cue is wonderful, I often listen to this!Main Title from HeidiRobbery from FitzwillyCelebrate Discovery FanfareSummon the HeroesOlympic Fanfare & ThemeJim's New Life from Empire of the SunChasing Rockets from Superman The Movieto name but a few, there are many from other composers too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I've been clinically depressed, lightly, but still...It was my brother, in that period, that once turned to me and said something like "only John Williams' music brings a smile to your face!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think unless you pre-suicidal,then JW will do you some good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_researcher 0 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 When I'm depressed I listen to Danny Elfman's Red Dragon.Easy one for me: from JURASSIC PARK, "Journey to the Island": there is this happy-go-lucky theme played by the violins in C major, with trills and the horns doing this back and forth "g-c-g-c-g-c" with tambourine accompaniment. Very sprightly and uplifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrythomasgirl 0 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 1. E.T.- HANDS DOWN!!!! Particularly the flying theme.....2. Jurassic Park- especially "Welcome to the Island"3. Indiana Jones trilogy- "The Raiders March" in particular....4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone- my favorite is "Hedwig's Theme"5. Close Encounters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 2. Jurassic Park- especially "Welcome to the Island"Do you mean Welcome to Jurassic Park or Journey to the Island? I assume the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrythomasgirl 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 2. Jurassic Park- especially "Welcome to the Island"Do you mean Welcome to Jurassic Park or Journey to the Island? I assume the latter. Ha, sorry. The latter. My mistake..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 You can name a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I don't listen to JW if I'm ever feeling down, but something from Superman or Raiders would probably suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I listen to "Journey to the Island," "Harry's Wondrous World," "Raiders Mach," "The Jungle Chase," "Indy's Very First Adventure," "The Boat Scene"...Oddly enough, I also find myself listening to Schindler's List very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I usually listen to these albums in their entirety when I am down. For me they have a sort of counter effect:Angela's AshesSchindler's ListSleepersSeven Years in TibetA.I.Meeting with Mao from NixonCinque's theme from AmistadHealing from RosewoodHeartwoodElegy for Cello and Orchestra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 534 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The Imperial March! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I don't get depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Haha, I don't get depressed either. I can imagine the concert version of Cadillac of the Skies being good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I don't get depressed.Now how about hypothetically if you did? What JW cues would you listen then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Eh, I don't know. I don't choose scores to listen to, I just randomly pick one that pops out to me.'Tis good Zimmer weather today though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Patricide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I listen to Jerry Goldsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 First Zimmer and now Goldsmith! Heresy! Name John Williams tracks people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I blast Final Duel so the walls shake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Well I guess it depends on what you're trying to do: uplift yourself, or find a second voice with which to commiserate.I find that certain tracks from Ben-Hur are uplifting (won't mention their titles so as to not get everybody up tight about a religious post), as well as a few from CEot3K. It's nearly impossible to stay down when listening to the Throne Room and End Title from Star Wars.Now, I absolutely avoid Bernard Herrmann during these times, for reasons I've mentioned before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Some Missouri Breaks stuff, gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I'm depressed, it's for reasons that no silly song is going to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I'm depressed, it's for reasons that no silly song is going to fix.Absolutely. I find my listening habits tend not to change based on my mood. I get in the mood for certain scores, styles, composers, etc. of course, but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I find it best not to listen to certain music if I'm feeling depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Whatever I am in the mood to listen to at that point in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Indy scores, Terminal, Hook, Superman, "Journey to the Island," "The Float." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Chrissie's Death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 And how many times over the years has poor naked Chrissie died in your household, Joey? Thousands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've heard it plenty but I was joking, when I get depressed I don't want to listen to John Williams, I listen to JNH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Chrissie's Death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was being serious, when I'm feeling a little down, any action cue from Goldsmith will help a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 To be honest when I have severe bouts of depression I can only listen to Bach. I can't explain it, but when I'm really feeling low I can't listen to music with an ego, and most music from the last 200 years is very personality/ego driven. Most of the time that's what I want. I LOVE Vaughan Williams, John Williams, Prokofiev, Mahler etc. When I'm really depressed or anxious however I can't take anything but the pure musical perfection of Bach. It's like listening to music straight from some celestial realm that hasn't been tainted by human emotion. Lately I've had several bouts of depression (which I've never had before in my life), and Bach's music has been an amazing comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Well, I hope your situation improves. We did not go "overboard" about "Parisian Rain", did we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Maybe something soft like The Terminal or an infectiously happy score like Raiders. Much more often when I'm depressed I turn to pop music; I tend to feel a more soulful connection to it. My interests are somewhere in the ballpark of classic rock and newer indie rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 None. I usually put on some Pink Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 To be honest when I have severe bouts of depression I can only listen to Bach.I don't say I can ONLY listen to Bach, but Bach is certainly one of my all-time favorite composers. I'm especially fond of Double Violin Concerto in D Minor. I love all three movements. Great stuff when you're depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 When I feel bad, I usually listen to music that coresponds to my feelings. From JW's output that might be scores like Sleepers or Munich. Or Heartwood. The Days Beetween from Stepmom also fits into that category.On the other hand, I get depressed when I listen to scores of certain upcoming composers these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 After logging on today I think we should have a rule in effect that requires people to search or identical threads before posting new ones......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 After logging on today I think we should have a rule in effect that requires people to search or identical threads before posting new ones.........Really, why? So that the few members who were here for the original thread don't have to deal with deciding to post a reply similar to one they posted years ago and probably don't even remember? So that the server is condensed and saves on bills? Well, redundant threads aren't usually deleted; they're only locked, so they still exist and chew up storage space. Why it's forbidden to post multiple threads about music for sad times over the course of years but that it's fine to have nine million polls about your favorite Williams score I do not understand. As for the search function, it's notoriously unreliable in its basic form. You have to do a certain advanced search to turn up anything relevant, something I did not learn until recently, despite having been a member of this board for five or six years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Missed the winking icon did we?But apparently someone else must have felt the same way as they merged the new post with the old one without anyone saying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Happy Feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 None. I usually put on some Pink Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Well, I hope your situation improves. We did not go "overboard" about "Parisian Rain", did we?If anything that cheered me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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