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For Those Who Use Music

by WarrenPeterson
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Hey all,

I know many of you use music to motivate. I love music, it is on in my office all the time (except when I am making videos or on client calls).

I found a new (new to me, I should say) genre of music that has been working to change my mood and motivate. It is trailer music. Now I listen to lots of soundtracks, so I don't mean soundtrack music. I mean music that is written to be Trailer Music.

Some of the artists in this genre are: Thomas Bergersen, Future World Music, Two Steps From Hell, and AudioMachine. I'll go find some clips on YouTube and put them in a thread here, so you can have a listen to what I'm talking about.

Edit: this 'genre' doesn't have music videos, so they always use fantasy-type stills as the visual side of the video clips.

I use this kind of music during workouts all the time.

My wife says it is too Epic to listen to alone. :-)
#music
  • Profile picture of the author WarrenPeterson
    OK, here are some clips. I picked a few random ones. Hope you enjoy this, and maybe even find some new music!

    First, from AudioMachine



    Second, from Thomas Bergersen



    Third, from Two Steps From Hell



    Lastly, from Future World Music

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  • Profile picture of the author gabysanchez225
    I could totally see how this helps! I prefer Bach's keyboard works, so precise and exacting, puts me in the perfect mood to work and work! Everyone that's in the work from home crowd doesn't realize how good they have it!
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  • Profile picture of the author bradstern
    I love music. It's my life. I love how these pieces actually ignite a positive/productive mood! Great share. I'll definitely try using them at work.
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  • Profile picture of the author KevinDahlberg
    Love trailer music. Also try e.s. posthumus. Another great group (they do the NFL on CBS theme).
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  • Profile picture of the author nuworld
    Music is a must and helps concentration. I like ambient, future garage, dub, downtempo to relax.
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  • Profile picture of the author ih8themall
    I use classical. Thanks for sharing this! I learned something new today.
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetex Marketing
    Music is pretty much always playing when I am working. I am mostly listening to rap and songs about making money. Favorites are Rick Ross and Meek Mill.

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  • Profile picture of the author Jesse L
    Good stuff! My personal preference is smooth jazz when I am working and rock / classic rock when I am doing domestic chores.

    This one is great for cleaning the kitchen and doing dishes

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  • Profile picture of the author danwood
    Oceania Reaggae is the best for me at work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Joseph
    Wow!! Great share!! I can definitely here these being used in trailers! I've always thought about this genre but never really gave it much action!!

    Thanks for this!
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  • Profile picture of the author sabinavarga
    I listen to soundtracks sometimes, but never thought of listening to trailer music. Fun idea.

    Trailer music has to produce emotions otherwise folks won't go see the movie, right? So that's why you probably find it motivating - cause it's supposed to be .

    Will give it a try myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt121
    I find that music can help me become more creative, especially when I have to work on a certain project.

    It can help condition the mind and get you in the right mood for when you feel like doing something. When I'm trying to write a few more articles, I find that listening to something just helps me get the ball rolling.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Nice. Pandora has nice genre channels like "Nature Sounds"... I think it is that...
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  • Profile picture of the author asha91
    Thanks for these, they were very relaxing and uplifting! Just what I needed for this stressful time!
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  • Profile picture of the author markstipends
    I love music. It adds color to my days.
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  • Profile picture of the author robertoslaw
    Music gives joy to my heart. I just can't live without it.
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    • Profile picture of the author ju113n
      I like "Two Steps from Hell" too and especially "Invincible" album. It's epic and motivate a lot.
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  • Profile picture of the author chocolatedog
    I love sitting and working to anything from the Jason Bourne Movie's soundtrack.
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  • Profile picture of the author kellyyarnsbro
    Music relieves stress for me and it's the magic i am using. Do you own those video or band or do you manage them? Nice business you have Warren. Goodluck.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Warren - I sometimes listen to trailer music when I want to do something creative, like write or make graphics, it sparks the imagination for me. I especially like the epic and dramatic stuff.

    I discovered this music for myself years ago when that commericial for US Marines was on TV that had a knight on horseback on chessboard. Rememeber that? Great background music. I could never find it though, but I found a lot of other good stuff. If anyone does know that song post the name or a link to it, whatever.

    Here's something you might like...




    And on the off chance you've never heard this because you look pretty young...

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  • Profile picture of the author dvm3
    I'm jealous of all of you that can listen to music while working. I just can't concentrate with background noise. Back in school, I had no issues doing homework with the TV on in the background. Must be getting old.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by dvm3 View Post

      I'm jealous of all of you that can listen to music while working. I just can't concentrate with background noise. Back in school, I had no issues doing homework with the TV on in the background. Must be getting old.
      Or you're llstening to the wrong kind of music, or have it too loud. I like music without words and keep the volume low when I want to get things done creatively and efficiently.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarcusJohnson
    Music is indeed motivation and helps my tasks completed faster. Because when I play music I don't get interrupted I can concentrate, I know to some its a distraction but for me it makes all work easy and fast.
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