Like I said in yesterday’s post, music is one of the most powerful state of mind and emotion producers in the universe. To harness that power with understanding and intention puts you at great advantage. Sales people are especially subject to attitudinal challenges do to the amount of rejection they often face and music can provide a powerful offset. I have often used some of the recommended selections when I’m cold calling to keep my attitude up.
If you want to learn more about the intricacies of using music, I recommend “Tune Your Brain - Using Music to Manage Your Mind, Body, and Mood” by Elizabeth Miles. She has broken music down into 7 categories according to it’s impact. They include Energy, Relaxation, Focus, Healing, Uplifting, Cleansing, and Creativity.
In the meantime, here are some more of my favorites. I suggest experimenting with these and others you find on your own. Apple’s Itunes has just introduced a great new program called the Genius Sidebar. If you highlight one of the songs you already own, it will pull up similar songs that you may enjoy. This is a great help in building a music library that suits you.
No two people will respond the same way to piece of music. Your response may even change based on arrangement and who the performer is. An example of that is “Take the ‘A’ Train”. Duke Ellington’s Band did a great job popularizing this jazz tune. But when the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra did it, they took it to another level. Some of this is taste, but personal preference is huge when your goal is to take charge of your mind/body state.
Contemporary Christian
The Great Adventure - Stephen Curtis Chapman, Emanuel - Amy Grant, El Shaddai - Amy Grant, Indescribable - Chris Tomlin, Mansion Builder - 2nd Chapter of Acts
Praise and Worship
People Just Like Us - Hillsong, All The Power You Need, Hillsong,
Hear Our Praises - Hillsong, Church on Fire - Hillsong, Shout To The Lord - Hillsong,
You Are Good - Israel Houghton, Cover The Earth - Lakewood, You Are My King (Amazing Love) - Newsboys, He Reigns - Newsboys, Blessed Be Your Name - Tree 63,
We Will Glorify - Twila Paris, He Is Exalted - Twila Paris
Jazz Without Lyrics
Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Drum Boogie - George Krupa and His Orchestra,
In The Mood - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, Green Onions - James Taylor Quartet,
My Favorite Things - John Coltrane, So What - Miles Davis, Well, Git It - Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, Take The “A” Train - Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Contemporary Instrumental
Silhouette - Kenny G, Songbird - Kenny G, Pastel - Kenny G,
Small Town Girl - Larry Carlton, Smiles and Smiles To Go - Larry Carlton,
Minute by Minute - Larry Carlton, Bubble Shuffle - Larry Carlton, Tequila - Larry Carlton,
Stiletto Heels - Richard Elliot, On The Town - Richard Elliot,
In Your Face - Richard Elliot, Over The Rainbow - Richard Elliot,
Pipo’s Song - Spyro Gyra
Electronica
Push The Limits - Enigma, Battle Without Honor or Humanity - Tomoyasu Hotel
Classical
Eine Kline Nachtmusik - Mozart, Sunrise - Strauss, 1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky,
Ride of the Valkyrues - Wagner, Hallelujah - Handel, Symphony #5 - Beethoven,
William Tell Overture - Rossini,
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