I have always had a utilitarian relationship with music, but it seems with the recent breakthroughs in mind-body connection, they can produce more nuanced emotional responses that affect me on a deeper level.
Now this post is not about the nature of that musical connection, rather simply a brief post to share what musicly effective playlists I have built and the purposes.
This a list of my music playlists built for play on Music.Youtube. If you don’t have Ad-Free Youtube (Because Youtube Red is expensive at $10 per month per account) I highly recommend getting a Google Play Family Plan. It only charges $15 a month, and provides an ad-free experience for up to six accounts. You can read about that in greater depth here:
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Now onto the Music Playlists:
Music.Youtube.com Playlists
Last Updated 20190323
For all playlists I recommend Shuffle Play. Nothing was built to be listened to in order.
My Cognitive Speed Enhancers (CSE) Playlist. This has been my most effective playlist for whipping my brain into working shape. If you are just looking for something to get your brain pumping on all cylinders, look no further down the list. This is my equivalent of audio caffeine (Or Speed). Evolving from a playlist that originally composed of binaural and isochronic beats, which I found to be effective but worked too slowly, I then happened upon an artist group by the name of Jetfire, which seemed to have taken the audio building principles of those types of songs and incorporated them in faster Electronic Dance Music (EDM) songs. This is the mix that only uses such songs as I find them.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6IxteelTMUxaJfGx9vhdsf1I4cZG
Cognition Enhancers Playlist. In case anyone was interested in what Binaraul and Isochronic beats sounds like, here is a playlist of examples.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6Ixteenn7Fd8vyUmTg-k275Jj-vh
Hell Yeah Playlist. An earlier attempt at a more inspirationally focus mix. Still Effective, but given I put together the CSE playlist soon after it has been used less.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6Ixteem9kuBnXCfvGtGzBC1GmiyQ
High Energy Playlist. My earliest high energy mix that I used for the very specific function of house cleaning. Not sure why but it seemed the perfect mix to keep me physically moving to clean.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5248E651C328289B
Shadowrun Playlist. Shadowrun is a Pen and Paper Roleplaying game I’ve heard best explained to outsiders as Dungeons & Dragons set in Blade Runner. This playlist is a collection of darker mood, yet energetic EDM that fits the tone of a Dystopian Cyberpunk World, and that I enjoy when I am feeling in a more dangerous mood (Either when playing a game about criminals, or just working in a cutthroat corporate environment).
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6IxteekcQj_2kb_ZoyH-L1IxIuVv
Shadowrun Combat Playlist. This one and the next are specifically tailored Flavors of Shadowrun -esque moods. This one featuring higher energy darker Synthwave.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6Ixteem0sa9EcChC4V2hb1yt4o0T
Shadowrun Club Playlist. Danceable background music suitable for Dystopian Club.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6Ixteemhh2lW1maZLeBp5niyUFc-
Synthwave Playlist. This more classic synthwave reminiscent of late 80s sense of possibility and freedom.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6Ixteem8mzyVjJuE_L4pjpX_3bOL
Fallout Radio Playlist. This is a more unique flavor inspired by music heard throughout the Fallout Video game series. A mix of 50s cheerful nostalgia with hints of melancholy.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6IxteemXbiUhkjti9feHw5KyQIW1
Epic Playlist. Another attempt at an Inspiration playlist. A short collection of songs that make me feel epic if I am mood to let them carry me.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95E20E8875DC1527
Creative Energy Playlist. This one is a personal favorite and my most used when looking for more creative mindset. It is a large collection of eclectic songs from different countries and musical backgrounds designed to spike curiosity and emotional inspiration.
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKrg6Ixteemj9mbGv_rFHL8qt9_vdxUks
Hopefully you find playlist to make your day easier and more productive, or better inspire you to build your own playlists.