Cerrax Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 So I've been trying to compile a playlist of music that helps me concentrate and stay focused while I am working. I find stuff like soundtracks from Inception, TRON: Legacy, and Doctor Who very helpful in this regard, as well as the soundtrack from games like FEZ, Bastion, and Elder Scrolls. Because I listen to it while I am working, none of the these songs have lyrics, because they would distract me. Basically, what I'm asking for is suggestions for instrumental music that is similar to these: "Town 1" - Jeremy Soule - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yeah, it's funny how instrumental music is really great for getting work done, while vocal music just screws everything up. Aren't vocals just another instrument after all? Yes and no I guess. Anyway, I actually listen to The One Ups while writing a paper or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Splint Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 If you're not already familiar with it, give Harmony's NightTime Evolution a shot. It's got a very nicely paced, slick percussion track that (for me) is great for stimulating work and thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20abox Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Here are my favorite bands and soundtracks with no lyrics which really help to keep me focused on my work: I do not know if it size 100% with what you asked for but you may take a shot on these. Bands - Album: 1 - Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place 2 - Explosions In The Sky - Take Care, Take Care, Take Care 3 - Mogwaï - The Hawk Is Howling Soundtrack - Artist 1 - Silent Hill 2 Original Soundtrack - Akira Yamaoka 2 - Music from Braid - Sieber, Kammen and Fulton 3 - Guild Wars Special Edition Soundtrack - Jeremy Soule & Julian Soule AMAZINGGGG Itunes Radio Channel http://www.cinemix.us/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanthos Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 "Town 1" - Jeremy Soule - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion That track's actually called Harvest Dawn on the official soundtrack. You'll find a lot of less-energetic, mellow stuff from Jeremy Soule. From Oblivion alone, try out Peace of Akatosh, Dusk at the Market, Sunrise of Flutes, Auriel's Ascension, Glory of Cyrodill, Watchman's Ease, All's Well, and Wings of Kynareth. Plenty more stuff from Morrowind and Skyrim and Guild Wars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazedude Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 In terms of modern classical, I recommend Steve Reich. Look for "Music for 18 Musicians", or even "Music for Mallet Instruments, Voice and Organ" as calming, mood-setting instrumental works that last for long periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamkage Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 For the past 10 years, I've listened to one/both of these when I'm programming, photoshopping, sometimes even cleaning: *Mazedude knows this one!! I've heard them dozens of times, start to finish. They never get old. I agree that lyrics are often distracting, but for tasks that require less brain power, sometimes I'll listen to these: Shapeshifting (2011, Young Galaxy) Finally, and I feel weird about this ... I actually listen to quite a bit, when driving or working or whatever. Is that bad? >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I really enjoy Hans Zimmer The Last Samurai soundtrack for this. Especially the track Hard Teacher. Also sooooo many Anime soundtracks are good for this. (Escaflowne, Wolf's Rain personal faves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Power metal instrumentals! Blind Guardian - Beyond the Ice Angra - Gate XII (this track has no guitars if I remember right, but the song is from an otherwise top notch power metal album heh) Nightwish - Moondance I'm a guy for active music in general though, and if it's uplifting, even better, so some of the tracks I've listed might not necessarily be the type for everyone else for working. I might add some vgm/remix suggestions in another post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yami Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Nightwish - Moondance Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hans Zimmer - Broken Arrow Theme - Slaughter - Prelude - Steve Vai - Sisters - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeUP6kUao4 She - Memories - Vince Dicola - War - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfire Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I get most of my studying done to either Phutureprimitive, The Glitch Mob, or Deadmau5. None of them really focus on strong melodies, which is what makes it so easy to study to them; it's something interesting to listen to without taking too much focus away from other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpable Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I basically love the Orb solely because I found it great studying music. After you listen to their songs a few times, they really grow on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamkage Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Phutureprimitive This. I loves me some Rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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