According to science (A music psychologist has said the perfect 'happy' song should be 137BPM, in a major key, with a short intro and bright tones, and four beats in every bar), this is the happiest song in the world:
For me, the above song conjures up wonderful memories of cruising in my 2000 Mustang GT convertible, especially at the beach.
1) "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
2) "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown
3) "House of Fun" by Madness
4) "Get The Party Started" by P!nk
5) "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
6) "Sun is Shining" by Bob Marley
7) "I Get Around" by The Beach Boys
8) "YMCA" by Village People
9) "Waterloo" by ABBA
10) "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
Read the entire article HERE.
Major key is important. You hear a song starting in a minor key, and you know you're heading down a bad road!
ReplyDeleteWell ... the Mozart Requiem is in d minor. Ok - a fave, but not 'happy' music. Love this tune - and #2!
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I'm a bit surprised that Pharrell William's "Happy" didn't make the list -- although it's in a minor key (F minor).
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DeleteI agree with almost every word you said. But you are off topic. This is a music post.
There is NO Beach Boys song I can think of that doesn't get most people SO HAPPY, full of memories (especially if you live near the beaches!), .... I would definitely differ with most of those Ten Happiests....!!!
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DeleteMy personal Beach Boys favorite is "Little Old Lady from Pasadena." Just sayin'.