Good OC ReMixes for getting through a break-up?

[WesternZypher]

Just wondering, what music do OCR fans listen to when trying to get through emotional pain...it would be good to have some aural therapy right now. I tried listening to some "bright" chiptune'ish stuff, but it's just making me feel worse...and it feels like anything slow I listen to does the same. Sorry if this is a dumb thing to post.

[XPRTNovice]

Sometimes you just gotta grieve. Listen to something somber and morose - that's OK, too.

If you want something uplifting, you could try listening to mine and Theophany's Clocktown remix. It's all happy and bright.

[Chimpazilla]

Sometimes it is good to cry, sometimes it is good to get mad, whatever emotion you need to start to purge the feelings. This song got me through a breakup:

[Esperado]

I'm pretty sure pixietricks'( or Jillian aversa officially) remix of radical dreamers is about some sort of breakup or relationship trouble.I always enjoy that song when Im upset. its called dreaming still, I think. I don't have time to check right now since my breaks almost over. good luck though!

[Modus]

Rime of the Wanderin' Seafarer - appropriately slow, somberly inspiring, gradually uplifting

[BlackPanther]

For a song with lyrics, I found this to be nice. Don't know if it'll help, but it's worth a shot:

From OCR

AkumajoBelmont - "For you"

Tuned Logic has some pretty calm pieces that may help - Album - 24 Shades

Album - Seven Places

[ad.mixx]

I always listen to my yume Nikki mix when I wanna get away.. Its actually my only song I listen but disregarding that shameless plug piano music is great. Ambient songs in general, try dreaming on distant shores by rellik. That's a great one. Seriously. And if you like rap listen to memories frozen in time. That's a really good one.

Id link but typing from a phone atm. Hope things go well man.

[WesternZypher]

Thanks for the responses and supports fellows. I'm going to check them all out ;]

[Soul Splint]

I would check out Solitude in Arlia for slow and somber, and From Within for something with a bit more punch.

[WiFiSunset]

Searching for the right song to help you is just as important as the song itself. Try searching in the music search tab by typing in any key words that describe you or how you feel. Hope this helps .

Edited April 28, 2013 by Cosmic Sounds

[Rexy]

Funny you mention this, because Time's Anxiety was pretty much written when things were going bad for myself. Also seems to fit the sombre-before-becoming-more-uplifting approach as well if that's how you're feeling.

But yeah, guess there's a lot of us doing the self-pimp wagon here. Perhaps we appear to relate in a way o_o*

[Damashii!!]

Not to toot my own horn and looking back I see that the title is kind of lame, but I reworked this specifically in response to how some relationships turned out during a season:

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02317/

Personally, when I'm seeking music to feel better I try to stay away from the extreme poles (ex., really sad solo piano pieces on the depressive end or really upbeat, grab-a-cup-of-coffee carpe diem contemporary types); but chill stuff with mixed interpretations always calm me down or help me see the bright side of things (not too upbeat, but not too depressive or full of angst):

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02640/

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00882/

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02330/

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02298/

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02363/ (an obvious exception in the fact that it just makes you want to jump up and kick some butt, which always a good feeling in my opinion )

Hope ya feel better! And if all else fails, I guarantee that spending the afternoon playing any Katamari game, listening to Nujabes, and/or watching Samurai Jack will lift your spirits. I dare you to prove me wrong ;P

[Patrick Burns]

for that lonely despondency: Sines - Beej

for that "don't be sad it's over but be happy it happened" feeling: Celestial Winds From the East - McVaffe

for that pseudo-masochistic, self-induced rush of a cry: Closed-Eyed Astronomy - Binster

for that unexpected, post-cry sense of wellbeing: All the World in One Girl - The Wingless

for that older & wiser, occasionally nostalgic, spring-in-your-step, future-self: Brinstar Bonsaid Garden - Red Tailed Fox

for that years-later flashback, reflecting on the reverence of briefly-recovered memories and your younger self: Visions of Kin - James George

for an old and tired heart, lost in ponderance of loss and the cyclical nature of existence: Green Amnesia - Disco Dan

[RoadiePC]

Not an OCRemix, but whenever I've needed it, Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings does the trick. The choir version, Agnus Dei, is equally powerful(same piece, just replacing strings with voices). Get some good headphones, kill the lights, listen to the whole ten-minute piece.

Not exactly happy, but necessary. Ya gotta get it out of your system.

Hope you feel better quickly.

Edited April 28, 2013 by RoadiePC
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[Damashii!!]

for that lonely despondency: Sines - Beej

for that "don't be sad it's over but be happy it happened" feeling: Celestial Winds From the East - McVaffe

for that pseudo-masochistic, self-induced rush of a cry: Closed-Eyed Astronomy - Binster

for that unexpected, post-cry sense of wellbeing: All the World in One Girl - The Wingless

for that older & wiser, occasionally nostalgic, spring-in-your-step, future-self: Brinstar Bonsaid Garden - Red Tailed Fox

for that years-later flashback, reflecting on the reverence of briefly-recovered memories and your younger self: Visions of Kin - James George

for an old and tired heart, lost in ponderance of loss and the cyclical nature of existence: Green Amnesia - Disco Dan

very, veeeeeeeeery nice list right here. OP's going to be feeling like a boss in no time.

[Kaxon]

I like things that are peaceful and help calm my emotions. Rare Respite never fails (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02007/). Anthem of Exile (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01081/) is also a great one (a little more energetic with the organ solo, and a bit sad) and so is Forest Birdcussion (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01138/) except more upbeat. Those are three of my overall favorites from the site.

[The Coop]

Not quite OCR, but it fits...

[Brandon Strader]

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02432/

[swansdown]

Stranger in the Desert - Pain and Loneliness

Eternal Abyss - Raising your head again

Calming the Angry Sea - Reflecting

Flight of Destiny - Calming

Then The Ken Song!

Edited September 8, 2023 by swansdown

[ocre]

It may not be morose but it's Morse!

This is for when you realize that you're a beautiful person and the world is yours to enjoy! Now get out there and breathe!

Edited April 28, 2013 by ocre

[Salluz]

Not so much sad as much as it is deep and emotional, but try any remix, OCRemix or not, of Guardia Forest, or even the original from Chrono Trigger.

[Kaxon]

Not so much sad as much as it is deep and emotional, but try any remix, OCRemix or not, of Guardia Forest, or even the original from Chrono Trigger.

My favorite Guardia remix is not actually an OCRemix. Autumn in Yesteryear Guardia:

http://remix.thasauce.net/song/RTS0194/

[Garpocalypse]

DJP's own Love Hurts off of Sonic The Hedghog's Marble Zone

http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00691/

Sorry if this was already suggested though I didn't see it if it was after a quick look.

[WesternZypher]

All of your selections are excellent ~ I really enjoyed reading the very nuanced descriptions you put to each one, how some would start off sombre, and brighten on, or other were good for that unexpected rush of bittersweet memories...spot on, spot on.

The fact you all put the effort and thought you did into your replies...that, that makes me feel really better. It really does. If I could hug, high-five, or bro-fist everyone of you through the Internet, I would. OCR is a good community : )

[Patrick Burns]

All of your selections are excellent ~ I really enjoyed reading the very nuanced descriptions you put to each one, how some would start off sombre, and brighten on, or other were good for that unexpected rush of bittersweet memories...spot on, spot on.

The fact you all put the effort and thought you did into your replies...that, that makes me feel really better. It really does. If I could hug, high-five, or bro-fist everyone of you through the Internet, I would. OCR is a good community : )

Yeah, I thought there were some great responses there. I think heartbreak stirs us up in so many ways that allow music to have greater effects on us. Having music with so much meaning, variety, and community behind it is a nice thing to have at those times in our lives.