This thread is for music that isn't necessarily prog, not even necessarily technically good ... just music that makes you feel happy.
I begin by offering the music from these end credits. Particularly the first three minutes.
Let's have some more happy stuff.
Impera littera designata delenda est.
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and the end scene song from the astonishing movie Whale Rider
I'm not lazy. I just work so fast I'm always done.
War- Low Rider always works for me.
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This is a somber song about happiness...
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
Early Beatles... the opening chords of I Want To Hold Your Hand!
'I would advise stilts for the quagmires"
This one does it for me all the time. Can listen to it forever.
Love the lyrics:
When you're feeling like Herman Hess
And you're playing too much chess,
Just have a beer, no need to fear, and get a life.
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Lou
Atta boy, Luther!
Kraan
Thomas Dolby's "Hyperactive" is a good one!
I'll add most of Moon Safari's output to the list
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
Also adding The Allman's "Revival."
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
Bill Bruford's Feels Good To Me (title track) - a very jaunty tune, I was playing it in my living room when one of my kids came in (5 or 6 years of age) and asked if it was Sonic The Hedgehog music. I think of that every time I hear it.
Bad Dog U - Recess; such a great vibe, always lifts my spirits
The one sure-fire go-to I've had for years and years when I'm feeling down or sad and need to put a smile on my face is Olias of Sunhillow. Works every time.
Alternatively, any Steely Dan whatsoever.
David
Happy with what I have to be happy with.
The Dan - great call!Originally Posted by proggy_jazzer
Lots of English prog/whatever makes me grin...Cardiacs, tons of Canterbury (Hatfield, Gong, Caravan, National Health, early Soft Machine, etc), Zappa, Tull, Beardfish, etc and tons of others
Kind of strange considering some of the lyrics towards the end but this is one that does it for me:
Do not suffer through the game of chance that plays....always doors to lock away your dreams (To Be Over)
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I'm not lazy. I just work so fast I'm always done.
Cheesy old video, but I have always kind of dug this song:
One from The Cure!
"Modern Americans behave as if intelligence were some sort of hideous deformity." - Frank Zappa
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Echo Beach from Martha And The Muffins:
And if you go by song titles or lyrics here are some that shoud make you happy.
Happy - The Rolling Stones
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Don't Worry be Happy- Bobby McFarrin
Happy - Peter Hammill
Do not suffer through the game of chance that plays....always doors to lock away your dreams (To Be Over)
This one too!
Do not suffer through the game of chance that plays....always doors to lock away your dreams (To Be Over)
Happy The Man: Service With A Smile
Two albums that always bring a happy smile to my face:
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