What is this? Someone who knows/played the Sonic R on the wonderful, wonderful Sega Saturn?! cries nostalgic tears
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I used to listen to soothing and bittersweet tunes for inspiration but nowadays I gotta listen to louder and more upbeat music. It's a habit I picked up from having to block out other when I'm at work. The music I've listening to a lot these days are...
Gamble by Shiina Ringo. The opening of this song is both grand and energising to me. Plus, the I completely adore the use of instruments in this. It always makes me think of a rainy near-futuristic city where Triads or Yakuza cyborgs fight it out, gamble and fall in love with lady androids (because I've RP'd a story like this and this was my inspirational song LOL).
Clarity by Zedd. This gets me going, wanting to run and shout for some reason (which I can't do anywhere and anytime soon lol). Plus it reminds me of the official music video which I think is pretty well done. The use of lightings and art direction are unforgettable.