Some of my go-to writing music is the soundtrack to Howl's Moving Castle, and these two covers are particular favorites:

Really nice, @rose!  

One of my favourite instrumental pieces at the moment (I first heard it on Classic FM radio some time ago and keep coming back to it) is The Beyondness of Things by film composer John Barry — I gather it's not from a movie soundtrack, just a piece from his own imagination. I just love the mysterious, wistful, slightly sad yet hopeful atmosphere of it (at least, that's what I hear in it!)... just seems to suit my mood lately.

(I'm pretty sure this posting of it on YouTube is legal, as it's from the English Chamber Orchestra's channel, and they're the orchestra playing it in the recording.)

Well, my recent playlist choices have been a bit non-traditional, even for me.  For example: "Deep Dive" by TryHardNinja

I don't typically seek out a lot of Youtuber originated music, however I discovered this song because the developers of Subnautica: Below Zero actually put it in the game (and I happen to be playing the Early Access).  It is based off of the original Subnautica and although the lyrics make the most sense if you've actually played the game, I think they work with any type of exploration or adventure studying the unknown - and I have an explorer's heart 😛 .  One of my dreams growing up was to study and travel to the deepest depths of the ocean (which is probably why I love the game, Subnautica, so much.)  I have been seriously overplaying this song since I discovered it.  I'm amazed my family hasn't displayed any signs of annoyance 😛  It really makes me want to go outside and study the wildlife or discover something new.  After all...

"There's a world that moves just right under the tide,
But I'll never know unless I look inside..."

That verse just sends chills right through my spine.

The other thing I've been playing a bunch recently is "Crossroads Elegy (Main Theme)" from the The Long Dark Episode 3 soundtrack (The whole soundtrack is composed by Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan, I believe).  Unfortunately, I can't find a link that either isn't pirated or doesn't cost money, so I can't really share it here, but I've been letting the whole theme run on the main menu before starting up the game and playing.  The best way I could describe it is evoking equal parts of sadness and mourning for a forever changed and lost world (in game) and a sense of resilience and hope as your character travels and survives in the world that's left (again in game).  At least that's how I view it 😛  Both volumes of the soundtrack, but this theme in particular, have just been resonating a lot with me recently given current global events.  And it really is just beautiful, beautiful music. 

Here's a link to the album I released last year:

https://soundcloud.com/user-778056209/sets/running-up-a-waterfall

It sort of reflects my life, starting around 1986 when I was in my early twenties, through to 2017. The title "Running Up A Waterfall" is a line from the song "Farther Up, Farther In" which, of course, is based on "The Last Battle", though that's the only Narnia reference on the album.

I've also released an album of a rock opera I wrote in 1985, when I was an undergraduate. It's called "Locusts And Honey" and is based on the life of John the Baptist as recorded in the Gospels:

https://soundcloud.com/user-778056209/sets/locusts-and-honey

Hope you enjoy them.

*dusts off thread*

I haven't heard much of your music, @King_Erlian, but I've enjoyed what I've heard!

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" isn't one of my favourite Christmas songs in general, but I love Ella Fitzgerald's version - it's a lot more upbeat and, well, encouraging, than most I've heard.

Just discovered this thread - I'll definitely have to give these a listen.  Came at a good time, because I've had 'Baby Shark' stuck in my head all day (if you don't know what that song is, look it up - or don't).  

@Glenwit I must preface this by saying I'm not a Nationals fan but I was very amused when one of the Nationals players chose "Baby Shark" for his walk up music because his two year old daughter liked the song. Made the 2019 World Series very memorable. (I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I try to watch a bit every year with my brother, who is.)

@ValiantArcher Ooh, I like the Ella Fitzgerald version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" — that song has a tendency to make me misty-eyed, but you're right about her take being much more upbeat! Another one that tends more towards hopeful rather than wistful is Relient K's version, although this year even it's getting to me a little bit. Begone, foul 2020!

And to change things up, here's a Christmas song that has made me laugh every December since it was released: "Humbug" by Owl City.

@rose

I quite like that Christmas album by Relient K - my favourite song from it is 'In Like a Lion (Always Winter)!
Fun fact: It was originally written for the soundtrack of the Walden LWW film but didn't make the final cut! 

I heard this beautiful piece of music on the car radio earlier and had to look it up when I got home — it's A Chloris by Reynaldo Hahn, originally a romantic song, but this was an instrumental version with Sol Gabetta on cello. I've just found the exact same recording on her YouTube channel, so thought others might like to listen as well!

Might not be everyone's style, but this guy has my heartbeat figured out. Just wanted to share!  Kind of folky/cinematic.  

Back with more music.

For any Switchfoot fans on this site - Jon Foreman (their lead singer) does some solo stuff as well.  He recently came out with a new album called 'Departures'. 

I've included a somewhat Narnian-sounding song off there!

@glenwit Wow, that was quite awesome, thanks!  

Back with more music because why not!

Some of my favourite songs right now are the ones which sound and feel like their own little movie. 

"If less is more, this is the most I've ever been".  Powerful stuff.

I just want to mention a piece of music that gets me every time, which also incidentally reminds me of Narnia! Specifically, I wish they would use it in the film of the Magician's Nephew if that ever happens, because a section of it is gorgeous for the transition between London and the Wood.

It's Alma Deutscher's Siren Sounds Waltz. Classical music, at Carnegie Hall. She was fourteen at the time. It does not sound like the music of a fourteen year old. She does do quite a bit of talking at the start, explaining it, skip through a bit to the music if you want.

I also like Amira Willighagen's 'Follow Your Heart' for Narnia - I picture it as a discussion between Susan and the ideas of Narnia, as she's falling away a bit. It just seems to fit. Amira was thirteen at the album's release (there are other excellent songs on there too).