What do you listen to when you are depressed?

when i'm depressed i like to listen to field recordings or recorded conversations

on the subject of Proem, also check out Negativ

Melancholy familiar stuff I used to listen to all the time during high school like Proswell, Daedelus, or Koushik. Also lo-fi stuff like Jandek or OCS.

Proem, Joy Division, some Aphex, Sigur Ros, "Iambic 9 Poetry" by Squarepusher, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve, Wisp (NRTHNDR and Shimmering Hour on certain tracks), and "Bruise Animations" by Clark

I could go on and on, but I feel spectacularly lazy due to my legal communication theory papers.

  On 10/19/2009 at 8:44 AM, NoResults said:

Brace Yourself Jason by µ-Ziq.

this

  On 10/17/2009 at 8:31 AM, karmakramer said:

  On 10/17/2009 at 5:43 AM, verticalhold said:

Godspeed You Black Emperor

  On 10/19/2009 at 10:19 AM, Adjective said:

when i'm depressed i like to listen to field recordings or recorded conversations

I was going to say I refrain music when I am depressed. But now that you mention, I remembered I loved listening to recorded conversations a long time ago when I was depressed. Helped me alot I think.

Proem - Bolt Action Aardvark at an excessive volume and really, that entire album.

lou reeds 'berlin' album, but this song in particular.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zYunj4aMt0

  On 10/19/2009 at 7:36 PM, Renivatio said:

Joy Division

Good Choice. I also listen to Massive Attack - "Blue Lines"

No depression at the minute but definitely got some blues going on. Braintree's earlier post reminded me how well The Cure's 'Siamese Twins' goes down. Don't think I can go through the whole of 'Pornography' just now though.

I agree with you both on Faith and Pornography...really depressing but really great albums.

Just to make me feel a little better, anyone else on a downer just now?

Not entirely off topic hopefully, I'm finding myself regressing a little in my musics as a result (Bauhaus, BMX Bandits, old 4AD etc.).

  On 10/20/2009 at 9:55 PM, Caretstik said:

Just to make me feel a little better, anyone else on a downer just now?

I'm almost always on a downer, that should make you feel better lol.

Listening to Built to Spill right now, Perfect From Now On.

Actually, when I'm feeling a bit shit, I avoid overly depressing music because it sort of makes you wallow in it more. I try to listen to something that feels human, but not overly moody.

My Bloody Valentine and Miles Davis go over pretty well.

I've never tried it but maybe this:

I imagine it would be quite pleasant. It wouldn't bury you any deeper nor would it pull you out of it - just a very calming album.

i also listen to a lot of maps and diagrams and loess

ignore the horrible horrible video. in fact just hit play and then like look outside or at a wall or something

  On 10/21/2009 at 12:51 AM, sidewinder said:

  On 10/20/2009 at 9:55 PM, Caretstik said:

Just to make me feel a little better, anyone else on a downer just now?

I'm almost always on a downer, that should make you feel better lol.

 

Listening to Built to Spill right now, Perfect From Now On.

Erm, sorry, didn't really wany anyone else to be miserable. I worded that completely inappropriately.

i try to listen to stuff thats sad but still uplifting and inspiring.

this is one of my faves as of late:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJyhtyV3bC0

  On 10/17/2009 at 2:28 AM, chax said:

there are way too many things to list. if i were to list only one song, i would go with this by proem

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOiX38NKT08

 

you have to close your eyes and listen to it however

this is just gorgeous chax, proem is dear to me. ! think you just won yourself a place

as my first fr!end in 'all this'.....and me as yours.. if you'll have me?

  On 10/17/2009 at 2:53 AM, placidburp said:

  On 10/17/2009 at 2:41 AM, Calx Sherbet said:

i don't. not only does it not help, but then certain music gets tied to a bad moment

 

I dunno man, what does help depression? I think sometimes its best just to ride it out. blah blah, what do i know. ha!

Massive, invigorating adventures outside listening to favorite music's on headphones will usually

clear that right up. Some of the most important systems in the body are reliant on momentum

and stimulation in order to function properly placidburp. Also our brains are like a bank to

certain extent, make to many withdraws without deposits and checks... r go'na bounce yo!

if i'm genuinely depressed music is just annoying and boring. but if i have the blues i usually just pop on something upbeat like the sea and cake or tortoise. i care because you do and the rdj album almost always lift my spirits since they're tied to very good memories. i don't like wallowing in small depressions, it's just stupid and a waste of time.

  On 10/23/2009 at 6:13 AM, troon said:

Also our brains are like a bank to

certain extent, make to many withdraws without deposits and checks... r go'na bounce yo!

Lol...I like that.

Definitely the go-to album, always leaves me in a better mood after listening to it.

  On 10/17/2009 at 2:35 AM, ezkerraldean said:

ska / reggae.

 

basically from my experience listening to IDM when already depressed really doesn't help.

Your avatar coupled with ska/reggae makes me think of matisyahu. Reggae and dub is a good choice, it's positive sounding even the lyrics are serious.