The Ultimate Playlist for Every Mood and Occasion

Music can be a great motivator and relaxation aid.

13:01 21 June 2021

It can give us a boost when we’re down, as well as helping us drift off into a peaceful slumber when we’re too worked up. For this reason (and many more), listeners have been putting together their own combinations of similar music for decades in order to soundtrack certain moods, activities and occasions. As the world has moved online in recent years, the old fashioned mixtape has been replaced by the more modern, more convenient playlist. Music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud all carry the ability to create user-generated playlists, as well as offering thematic playlists created by the platforms themselves. Let’s take a look at some of the best existing playlists and types of music to fit certain frames of mind.

 

Working from Home

 

With the continued expansion of WiFi and mobile internet technologies across the globe, we suddenly find ourselves looking at a big change in the workplace. Working remotely or working from home is being rolled out by more and more employers as they realise that employees can actually be more efficient when working in this way, rather than losing their momentum. So, when they suddenly find themselves working from home, what do these newly minted remote workers listen to? The answer is a mixture of different things. There are many Focus, Study and Work playlists to be found on Spotify.com and other platforms that prioritise repetitive, rhythmic genres of music like trance, house, DnB and lofi to allow for maximum concentration. However, for a more creative career, it might be better to listen to music with a bit more oomph, like classical masters Beethoven and Mozart, or uplifting movie and TV soundtracks, like those from Game of Thrones or the latest Bond film. Whilst musical taste is a highly personalised thing, it has been proven that piano music, in particular, seems to get the creative juices flowing, as well as other instrumental pieces. This may be down to the lack of distractions in the form of lyrics, and the upswelling of emotion that tends to happen when we listen to the genius of past masters on the piano.

Gaming

 

Professional gamers have well-documented listening habits, with some claiming that their personalised playlists help them play better, win more often and keep their cool during stressful situations. A quick search online leads to examples such as the #1 Gaming Playlist, designed for Valorant and Fortnite enthusiasts, as well as the Nordic Viking Themed Gaming Mix, perfect for those long Skyrim sessions. Many pro poker players also enjoy listening to certain types of music whilst playing, as it can help them to concentrate and really keep their head in the game; classic rock, house and ambient chill are all popular genres with poker players in particular. Of course, being able to control your own atmosphere whilst gaming is one of the biggest perks of gaming online and from the comfort of your own home. This is made even easier with cloud gaming services like GeForce Now and Google Stadia becoming popular, along with online casinos and other internet platforms. Whilst AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty are always going to receive a lot of press attention so that gamers know which ones they might like to play, review sites like Casinos.co.za are vital sources of information about the online casino world. They recommend reputable online casinos based on the bonuses offered and the selection of games available. For newcomers to the scene, these sites prove invaluable when trying to navigate the vast amount of platforms now available online, and provide plenty of useful info about e-wallets, popular games and the best security measures. This allows players to focus on what’s important: playing the right music and having fun!

 

In Conclusion

 

Of course, there are plenty more occasions when music can help to set the scene or catch the mood, such as when you need to get a party started, or relax enough to slip into dreamland, but hopefully the examples given here have provided some inspiration. Even undesirable jobs like cleaning can be made more attractive by putting on some loud disco hits or classic pop tracks to sing along to whilst you scrub away.