The old masters. I tried not to include most opera composers, since singing/lyrics interfere with concentration. Most of these playlists are at least an hour long:
Baroque (prancing through the flowers with royalty):
Classical (sipping tea with royalty while listening to their woes and gossip):
Romantic (watching a heartfelt, teary-eyed scene in a soap opera):
Impressionistic (stargazing in an open field at midnight):
Late Romantic/Early Modern (dramatically confessing your love in the pouring rain):
Modern (these get sub-categories because theyâre so different):
Weâre off on an epic adventure!
Dramatic theme for every super villain ever
Curious and off-putting, but hypnotic
Jazz hands and big city lights
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
The Spirit of Classical Music
Thereâs also playlists on Spotify (just go to Browse > Genres & Moods > Classical).
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Sometimes the old masters are too stuffy. I get it. Have some more long playlists from a few of my favorite contemporary artists:
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Maybe you donât like classical at all. Thatâs fine, too. Hereâs some wub-wub to get your mind on track:
Aggressive & Intense (dubstep, deathstep, metalstep, etc)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Chill & Melodic (chillstep, deep house, melodic dubstep)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Upbeat & Dancy (electro house, club music, more chillstep)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Youtube Channels:
There are countless other Youtube channels and mixes. You can also find some playlists on Spotify (Browse > Genres & Moods > Electronic).
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INSTRUMENTAL COVERS OF POPULAR SONGS
Here are a few channels to check out if youâre starting from nowhere:
Brooklyn Duo (piano & cello) - pop
David Sides - pop, r&b, rap, some rock
Miri Lee ìŽëŻžëŠŹ Pianistmiri -  pop, r&b, rap, some classical, rock, and k-pop
oysterlovers - pop, r&b, rap, some classical and rock
ThePianoGuys (piano & cello) - pop, r&b, classical, rock
Steve Siu Piano - pop, country, classical, some rock and rap
The Theorist - pop, r&b, and rap
TheUnsungHeroine - pop & electronic/dubstep
Yoonha85TV - pop, rap, r&b, some k-pop
YourPianoCover - mostly pop, a few rap
Hour-long, yearly pop playlists by oysterlovers:  2013, 2014
Yearly pop medleys by AlexTanMusic:   2012, 2013, 2014
Bryson Andres - pop, r&b, rock, electronic
Daniel Jang - pop, k-pop, some tai-pop, some j-pop, some classical
David Wong - pop, r&b, rock, rap
JasonYangViolin - pop, rock, rap, soundtracks
Josh Vietti - pop, r&b, rap, rock, classical
JuNCurryAhn - pop, k-pop, classical, soundtracks
Lindsey Stirling - pop, r&b, rap, soundtracks, some classical
The Mad Violinist & SCO - pop, r&b, rap, dubstep
Of course, there are countless people who donât have huge channels and maybe only a cover or two. The search bar is your friend. And donât forget to make a playlist!
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Think about it, there are tons of people whose only job is to get the atmosphere of a game right by carefully composing the right music. And there are plenty of games with beautiful music. I love these playlists:
Alice: Madness Returns (odd, creepy, and carnival-esque)
Assassinâs Creed (soothing, beautiful, moving)
Bastion (gritty, mechanical, and beautiful)
Bioshock Infinite (sometimes cheerful, sometimes harsh and powerful)
Braid (relaxing, Celtic vibes)
Botanicula (breathy, vibrant, playful)
The Cat Lady (curious and jazzy)
Child of Light (melancholic and powerful)
Dark Cloud 2/Dark Chronicle (beautiful, bouncy, heart-racing)
Dishonored (emotional, heart-wrenching)
Dreamfall Chapters, Book One (otherworldly, moving, space-like)
Folklore (intense, commanding, emotional)
Golden Sun (epic, inspiring, powerful)
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite (adorable 8-bit)
Heavy Rain (dramatic, moving, powerful)
Journey (peaceful and atmospheric)
Kingdom Hearts (gorgeous, epic, breathtaking)
The Last Of Us (chilling, powerful, heartbreaking)
Life Is Strange (touching, melancholic, pretty)
Machinarium (earthy, futuristic, energetic)
Mirrorâs Edge (soothing and mechanical)
Ori and the Blind Forest (emotional, heart-wrenching, beautiful)
Papo & Yo (relaxing and tropical)
The Path (creepy and flowy)
Rayman Origins (springy, lighthearted, and amazing)
Rayman Legends (energetic, goofy, and wonderful)
Remember Me (brilliant mix of electronic and classical)
Riviera: The Promised Land (mostly pretty & ethereal, sometimes intense)
Silent Hill 2 (creepy, eerie, aggressive)
Skyrim (sometimes epic and powerful, sometimes soft and pretty)
SOMA (creepy, electronic, intense)
To The Moon (dreamy and moving)
Trine (epic and mystical)
Undertale (super charming and heart-crushing 8-bit)
Valiant Hearts (pretty and heartbreaking)
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (mysterious and haunting)
Walking Dead Season 1 (depressing and beautiful)
Year Walk (creepy and curious)
Long, random playlists: Â (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
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Just like video games, movies rely heavily on music to set the mood for the audience. Here are some of my favorite playlists:
Amelie
Bram Stokerâs Dracula
Classic Disney piano covers (1) (2)
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Philosopherâs/Sorcererâs Stone
The Battle of Five Armies
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of GaâHoole
The Fellowship of the Ring
Kikiâs Delivery Service (x)
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
The Tale of Princess Kaguya
random playlists: (1) (2) (3)
You can also view a full list of Grammy Award-winning soundtracks here
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Youâll look like weeaboo trash, but at least youâll be concentrating. You might need to skip a few tracks here and there if they have lyrics (that messes up my concentration, at least). That said, hereâs some recommended playlists:
Attack on Titan (sometimes emotional & harrowing, sometimes epic & gritty)
Black Butler (epic, creepy, oddly soothing)
Blood: The Last Vampire (harrowing, dangerous, creepy)
Blue Gender (funky, badass, intense)
Cardcaptor Sakura (lighthearted, bubbly)
Cowboy Bebop (sometimes smooth jazz, sometimes wild & funky)
Death Note (emotional, edgy, rock nâ roll)
Elfen Lied (flowy and pretty)
Fushigi Yuugi (emotional, romantic)
Ghost in the Shell (hollow, lonely, mysterious)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (gritty, funky, upbeat)
Hellsing (funky, jazzy, groovy, and awesome)
Hellsing Ultimate (epic, funky, aggressive, but also sad and moving)
Inuyasha (epic, emotional, inspiring)
Mnemosyne (jazzy, upbeat)
Neon Genesis Evangelion (more smooth jazz)
Princess Jellyfish (adorable, cutesy, happy-go-lucky)
Tokyo Ghoul âA (powerful, electronic, heart-wrenching)
Trigun (mostly jazzy, flowy, and funky, but some are gritty)
Sailor Moon (happy & upbeat)
Samurai Champloo (funky, hip-hop, soothing, amazing)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
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Like I said, this isnât a complete list but hopefully a good jumping-off point. Feel free to add to areas with your own suggestions. Have fun listening and go be productive!
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