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lots of people study best with sounds, while others may prefer white noise or just silence – it’s a trial and error of seeing what works best for you! this is an ultimate guide to study playlists and songs. you can find more study playlist posts / masterposts at my tag #study sounds (check it out here!)

what to know about studying with sounds

it’s super important that you know the pros and cons of studying with music, because it’s not right for everyone. music and studying research has shown that students who study listening to classical music tend to absorb more information, because classical music has the power to stimulate a student’s thinking. furthermore, studying with music can also keep a student awake by putting them into a rhythm that helps them to move through assignments and material.

however, some students may get distracted by the music and focus more on the sound than the assignment. while classical music and studying seem to be a nice combination, other sounds may not have the same effect. if you can’t focus when you study with music, it may not be the best option for you!

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ideas for studying with sounds

you can use sounds while you study in a variety of different ways. some may work for you while others may not!

let your music determine your break times. if you enjoy making your own study playlists, make one that will last as long as the study period. if you intend to study for 40 minutes, make a 40 minute playlist so that when the music stops, you know it’s time for a break! (source)

use music to study for different subjects. for example, if you play one playlist every time you study for math, whenever you hear that playlist your brain will go into math mode. if you don’t use random music whenever you study, music can really help shape your studying routine.

blast during breaks. maybe it’s not necessary to study with music playing, but playing music during your break times is a great way to keep your energy up and refresh your mind from all that silence!! during your breaks you can grab a snack or stretch, and music will definitely set the mood.

sounds to study with

++natural

for those of you who work best with white noise, the sound of rain, coffee shop sounds, etc. a few great ones are:

coffitivity : recreates the sound of a cafe, there are three free options (morning murmur, lunctime lounge, and university undertones) as well as three options you’ll unlock if you purchase a premium for $9 a year.

noisli : awesome site that allows you to mix different sounds and create your perfect environment. a wide variety of nice sounds such as rain, wind, fire, cafe, and more.

rainymood : rain. lots of rain.

gentle rain : this is literally a 12 hour youtube video of soft rain white noise. on the video there’s links to other superlong rain youtube videos so you can check those out!

nature sounds : waterfalls, birds chirping.. if that’s what you like, this 8 hour youtube video is perfect for you (gosh, how do people have the patience to make these things!!)

calming seas : 11 hours of the sound of the nice calming sea. i really like this one :)

there are TONS of great playlists and such on youtube, i promise if you just search “calming sounds” you’ll find so many. again, it’s a matter of finding the sounds that work for you!

there are also tons of applications you can download on phones or ipads that have neat sounds. i like muji to relax (bonus points for muji) and natr (which has like.. 47 different nature sounds, if i’m counting correctly!).

++instrumental playlists

for those of you who prefer gorgeous instrumental tracks, i’ve got goodies for you too! 8tracks playlists galore. i know it looks like a lot to read through but i’ve added comments to each one just so you’ll know whether it’s what you’re looking for – instead of having to go through every single one.

work hard in silence, let success be your noise : this is a great playlist of 14 tracks, they’re all instrumental (majority piano) and there’s a good mix of different types of songs and tempos. the second track, comptine d'un autre été – l'après-midi is really high speed and energetic while song for sienna (solo piano version) is more gentle and soft. my favorite track on here is skinny love (piano) ohhhmygoodness.

the sky - the moon - the stars : this one’s more slow and relaxing (though waltz “swan lake” starts out with a bang and has more energy!) you’d totally be able to use it for nights where you’re having trouble sleeping as well. there are 8 tracks and like the first playlist, there’s a nice variety of sounds.

more coffee, please : this is a diverse mix of 11 tracks and i’m sure there’s something for everyone! this playlist starts off with black & yellow which is really high-energy and fun, great for if you want to jam while you study. take me to church is this beautiful but faster-moving violin and piano cover of take me to church by hozier. on the other hand, cristofori’s dream (live orchestral version) is really soft and slow. so this 8tracks list really has it all.

stillness of mind : really lovely playlist of 22 tracks that i think would be great for studying at night because it’s calming without making you super sleepy, while still having both fast and slow songs. talk about a balancing act! i like this one so much, especially at the ivy gate and love story.

for those times when even words are too much : 10 track playlist. a calming and quiet start with clair de lune. though that song’s more soft and sleepy, bach’s cello suite no.1 i-prelude will wake you right up, trust me! overall it’s a nice mix like the other playlists – not my personal favorite but it’s lovely so i’m i’m sure it’ll work for some of you! :)

the theory of everything : 17 gorgeous tracks. i. love. this. these aren’t classical piano songs or anything but they’re all so bright and beautiful!! warning though cassandra was a huge surprise to my ears because it got super loud. i love this playlist a lot though!!

mindscapes - music for writing : exactly what it sounds like! 12 really nice and calming tracks for writing. can’t say much about it honestly, i think it would be great background music for writing papers / essays. the creator of this playlist is a writer and you should check out her other playlists as well over here because there are playlists for action scenes, love stories, etc.

sense of wonder : this playlist of 8 tracks was actually created by a studyblr, @sleepy-study (who you should check out!) i think the playlist actually captures the name really well, it has this sense of wonderment to it – it’s calming and makes my head feel nice and light. great for if you’re feeling really stressed!

study for a minute : 9 tracks of classical music that are all super pretty and calming to listen to. i think this would be great for writing essays or reading! i listened to this while i was doing math homework and it didn’t work as well, but it’s up to you of course.

focus and study : a 15 track playlist that starts out beautifully with claire de lune, and continues on in instrumental glory!! i really love the second track, serenity spa. also, lots of people have said it’s worked for them in the comments, so i think this playlist could work for any subject!

notes for dreamers : 35 track playlist of gorgeous piano songs, “for peaceful studying, tea drinking, deep thinking, melancholic drifting and sleep reaching.” (i really loved their description) it’s a very lovely playlist and kind of makes me feel like i’m in a ballet, haha.

focus. : 34 lovely classical tracks to listen to for focus! i loooove this one for writing / english homework. le moulin (4th track) and new moon (The Meadow)  especially pretty! and even though i love it, the theme from schindler’s list always makes me sniffly. the creator of the playlist also said to combine with noisli, which i haven’t tried, but you can give that a shot!

cuddles and studies : 9 really soft and gentle tracks, the “cuddles” part of the title is definitely there!! a really nice playlist, but not completely instrumental. some such as skinny love (birdy / bon iver acoustic cover) and atlas:taste have vocal parts, so it may not be the best for writing papers / essays. play this when you need a musical hug while you study – whether you’re stressed out or you just got a bad grade!

mango juice & coconuts : this is a youtube playlist with 378 songs, so i haven’t listened to the whole thing, but it’s a mix of unique sounds so it may appeal to you. they are also not all instrumental. however, even if you don’t play this while you study, some of these songs would be great to play during a study break to get you feeling relaxed and help you refocus!

can’t focus : this instrumental playlist is quite bright and upbeat, and is great for studying in the afternoon and night especially if you’re feeling a little drowsy. although it’s one of the softer and less energetic ones, i really like to dust! it has such a nice and steady flow that really gets your brain in the zone.

unfinished sentences : calming piano playlist with 12 tracks. really lovely and soft, kind of makes me feel like i’m being hugged. also, how could i not love a piano cover of not about angels? it’s literal perfection and sounds like raindrops on a windowpane but prettier. loooove.

keep calm and study on : a lovely instrumental (piano and violin) playlist of 14 tracks. i find this one really calming as well, and i like the violin covers especially because in study playlists there’s usually a lot of piano. also, the playlist was made by fellow studyblr, @theverbivorestudies !!

arise : another great playlist of 12 tracks including works by ravel, saint saens, bach, schubert, and brahms. i love the description the creator wrote - “a lovely playlist to motivate one to explore the uncertain depths of one’s world.” really nice playlist for the morning to start out your day, especially track 2 (ravel - assez vif, tres rythme)!!

vellichor : over five and a half hours of instrumental music for reading, writing, studying, or wandering through libraries and bookstores. 69 track playlist of gorgeous classical music! not much i can say, but it’s really great and i think this would work for nights where it’s hard to sleep as well!

everything classic : exactly what it sounds like. classical music at its best!! 30 great songs – i will say that dancers on a string (reprise) creeped me out (anyone else have songs that scare them?). but otherwise, if you want classical… this is the way to go.

& all the sweet serenity of books : first of all, isn’t the name of this playlist gorgeous ?!?! yesyes it is. i looove this one (song of the heart is so pretty!!) and would definitely recommend for reading and writing. it’s just *single tear slides down cheek* so beautiful.

if you didn’t find what you were looking for, do not lose hope! there are so many corners of the internet to find study music. there are plenty of other 8tracks playlists (i’ve put in the tags study and instrumental, since that’s usually what i use to find my study music) and of course, there are many options on youtube (there are a lot of really long options for a lonnnng study session but some can get kind of boring so i would recommend a playlist instead!) 

this list is just a few of my favorites that i think will work! i hope this helps you when you use music to study and i hope you like some of the playlists i chose! :)

önnur orð (other words) || a thorki fanmix "the words i slowly put together do not flow easily--they only fill my heart..." 01 : civil twilight - letters from the sky "one of these days the mountains are gonna fall into the sea and they'll know that you and i were made for this i was made to taste your kiss we were made to never fall away never fall away..." 02 : coldplay + rihanna - princess of china "once upon a time we burned bright now all we ever seem to do is fight on and on and on and on and on once upon a time on the same side once upon a time on the same side in the same game and why'd you have to go? have to go and throw water on my flame...?" 03 : gorillaz - el manaña "summer don't know me no more he just let me love in myself cause i do know, lord from you that just died, yeah i saw that day--lost my mind lord, i'm fine maybe in time you'll want to be mine..." 04 : dave matthews band - when the world ends [oakenfold remix] "i’m gonna rock you like a baby when the cities fall we will rise as the buildings crumble float there and watch it all amidst the burning, we’ll be churning you know love will be our wings the passion rises up from the ashes when the world ends..." 05 : natalie imbruglia - identify "your eyes, they send me to eternity your heart may cast me down to hell again but lately, its your love it's condemnation enough identify... please identify if it's me you want standing by your side identify these tears of mine, am i lonely? or am i just alive...?" 06 : lara fabian - the dream within "a flight on the wind, salvation begins look beyond where hearts can see dream in peace, trust the belief we tremble and spin, suspended within free the dream within the stars are crying a tear a sigh escapes from heaven and worlds end..." 07 : florence + the machine - breath of life "but i needed one more touch another taste of heavenly rush and i believe, i believe it so.. and i needed one more touch another taste of divine rush and i believe, i believe it so..." 08 : snow patrol - what if this storm ends? "what if this storm ends and i don't see you as you are now, ever again? the perfect halo of gold hair and lightning sets you off against the planet's last dance just for a minute, the silver forked sky lit you up like a star that i will follow now it's found us, like i have found you i don't want to run--just overwhelm me..." you can listen to the fanmix HERE

No One Knows Who We Are · A Curtis + Edgar Snowpiercer Mixtape 14 Tracks // Total Length : 1 hr. 7 mins. 58 secs. "He was the baby, and I was the man with the knife..." A mixtape for those Snowpiercer fans who ship the beautifully dysfunctional Tail Section pairing of Curtis (Chris Evans) and Edgar (Jamie Bell). +++ Limp Bizkit - "Behind Blue Eyes" // 4 mins. 31 secs.

No one knows what it's like To be the bad man To be the sad man Behind blue eyes And no one knows What it's like to be hated To be fated to telling only lies...

Linkin Park - "My December" // 4 mins. 17 secs.

And I just wish that I didn't feel Like there was something I missed And I take back all the things that I said To make you feel like that...

Gorillaz - "El Mañana" // 3 mins. 50 secs.

Don't stop the buck when it comes It's the dawn, you'll see Money won't get there Ten years passed tonight, you'll flee If you do that, I'll be someone to find you...

The xx - "Chained" // 2 mins. 48 secs.

Separate or combined? I ask you one last time Did I hold you too tight? Did I not let enough light in...?

Sky Ferreira - "Everything Is Embarrassing [Krystal Klear Remix]" // 6 mins. 13 secs.

Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother I've been hating everything Everything that could have been Could have been my anything Now everything's embarrassing...

Fryars - "Cool Like Me" // 3 mins. 38 secs.

Highways salute for the heavens Knowing that choice is your weapon You could just bow down and be a machine Or you could be cool Cool like me...

Calvin Harris + Florence Welch - "Sweet Nothing" // 3 mins. 32 secs.

And it's not enough To tell me that you care When we both know That words are empty air You give me nothing...

Swedish House Mafia - "Save The World [Arty Remix]" // 3 mins. 52 secs.

Who’s gonna save the world tonight? Who’s gonna bring it back to life? We’re gonna make it, you and I! We’re gonna save the world tonight...

Björk - "Human Behaviour [Underworld Mix]" // 12 mins. 01 sec.

They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody Of human behaviour Then all of a sudden: turn happy But oh, to get involved in the exchange of human emotions Is ever so, ever so satisfying...

Tina Dico - "True North" // 4 mins. 45 secs.

They say it’s a cold place Icy and grey With a wind that cuts through marrow and bone But he's my true north My ocean, my storm, my way, my anchor And my new home...

Coldplay - "Atlas" // 3 mins. 56 secs.

Show me the way, Lord Cause I... I'm about to explode Carry your world I'll carry your world Carry your world And all your hurt...

Civil Twilight - "Letters From The Sky" // 4 mins. 35 secs.

One of these days The mountains are gonna fall into the sea And they'll know that you and I were made for this I was made to taste your kiss We were made to never fall away...

Snow Patrol - "What If This Storm Ends?" // 5 mins. 11 secs.

I want to see you as you are now Every single day that I am living Painted in flames, all peeling thunder Be the lightning in me that strikes relentless...

U2 - "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" // 4 mins. 44 secs.

You don't know how you got here You just know you want out Believing in yourself Almost as much as you doubt You're a big smash You wear it like a star...

+++ You can listen to the mixtape here.

A collection of songs with female vocals inspired by the Five Wives of MAD MAX: FURY ROAD.

You can listen to the mixtape here.

A collection of upbeat party songs in honor of Imperator Furiosa, the Wives, the Vuvalini, Nux, and Max Rockatansky freeing the Wretched of the Citadel from the rule of Immortan Joe.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

Angharad (/əŋˈhɑrəd/; Welsh pronunciation: [aˈŋ̊arad]) is a Welsh name, having a long association with Welsh royalty, history, and myth. It translates to English as “much loved one”.

Continuing my series of Mad Max: Fury Road playlists, here’s another character-based one inspired by the beautiful and courageous leader of the Five Wives: the Splendid Angharad.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

Here’s another Mad Max: Fury Road-inspired playlist that I curated and was inspired by the Five Wives and Nux: the beautiful young adults inhabiting the unforgiving world of the Wasteland.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

“Dag” is an Australian and New Zealand slang term. It is often used as an affectionate insult for someone who is, or is perceived to be, unfashionable, lacking self-consciousness about their appearance and/or with poor social skills yet affable and amusing; it is also used to describe an amusing, quirky and likeable person and is non-pejorative.

A dag may, for example, choose to wear textures that feel nice regardless of how they look or wear something they have become attached to even if it’s old and worn out. Similarly, dags may wear hair and clothing styles they enjoy even where these are considered unfashionable or ridiculous.

Dags are considered amusing just by being themselves and attract feelings of either embarrassment or endearment from others. The tendency of dags to stick with what they like regardless of the opinions or pressures from others wins respect from some but pity, scorn, or bullying from others for the same reasons.

Here’s another one of my Mad Max: Fury Road series of mixtapes that I curated and is inspired by my absolute favorite of the Five Wives, namely, The Dag.

To listen to this mixtape, click here.

ca·pa·ble /ˈkāpəb(ə)l/ adjective

1. having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

2. able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent.

Here’s another Mad Max: Fury Road mixtape I compiled, and the third one based on the Five Wives following the ones I made for the Dag and the Splendid Angharad. I present to you a playlist of songs that is inspired by the awesome character of Capable.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

know·ing /ˈnōiNG/ adjective

1. showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness that is secret or known to only a few people.

2. done in full awareness or consciousness.

Here's another Mad Max: Fury Road character-based mixtape that I crafted and is the fourth in my series on the Five Wives, where this time around, the collection of tracks is inspired by Toast the Knowing.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

frag·ile /ˈfrajəl,ˈfraˌjīl/ adjective

1. (of an object) easily broken or damaged; flimsy or insubstantial; easily destroyed.

2. (of a person) not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable.

And finally... completing my mixtape series on the Five Wives of Mad Max: Fury Road is a collection of songs inspired by the youngest of the Wives, namely, Cheedo the Fragile.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

par·al·lel /ˈperəˌlel/ adjective · noun · verb

1. (as adjective) occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way.

2. (as noun) a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another.

3. (as verb) be similar or corresponding to something.

So of course, I had to create a mixtape inspired by the totally adorable but star-crossed Mad Max: Fury Road ship that is Nuxable (that's Nux and Capable to you). This collection of songs feature male/female duets of various music genres that go from epic rock ballads and musical show tunes to sexy hip-hop jams and sweet indie pop.

To listen to the mixtape, click here.

We Are Not Things

Much Loved One

Capacities

Flighty Fixations

In Honor Of The Erudite

Handle With Care

Parallel Souls

Youth Of The (Wasteland) Nation

Citadel Liberated • Citadel Victorious

the tension and terror // straylight run ♫ you haunt me // sir sly ♫ and counting... // lights ♫ youth // daughter ♫ i will follow you into the dark // death cab for cutie ♫ come back to me // les frictions ♫ ghost // halsey ♫ send me the moon // sara bareilles ♫ home // daughter ♫ if i don't have to // keaton henson ♫ remember us // aqualung

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FIGHTING THE DEMON WITHIN – a Stiles / Nogitsune fanmix for Teen Wolf 

1. Afraid - The Neighborhood 2. Who Are You, Really? - Mikky Ekko 3. Where Is My Mind - Yoav feat. Emily Browning 4. The New Flesh - Nine Inch Nails 5. The Hunted - Snow Ghosts 6. Parasite - How To Destroy Angels 7. Prince - Deftones 8. The Trick The Devil Did - Sick Puppies 9. Gasoline -Brand New 10. Tentacles - Ghost Town 11. The Draw - Bastille 12. Staying Up - The Neighborhood 13. Run Boy Run - Woodkid 14. War - Former Vandal 15. Sleep Paralysis - Gabriel Bruce 

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Terrified Of What’s Inside — a Nogitsune Stiles fanmix for Teen Wolf 

1. He Dreams, He’s Awake — Stars 2. Staying Up — The Neighbourhood 3. War — Former Vandal 4. A Stranger — A Perfect Circle 5. Afraid — The Neighbourhood 6 The Draw — Bastille 7. The Wolf — Fever Ray 8. Danger - Keep Away — Slipknot 9. Ghosts — Deftones 10. Climbing Up The Walls — Radiohead 11. Broken Voices — Ari Heist

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forget that you’re young— teen wolf, a stiles x derek fanmix 

1. keep on running - robert francis 2. what you know - two door cinema club 3. love lost - temper trap 4. find a way - safteysuit 5. forget that you’re young - the raveonettes 6. honest - the neighborhood 7. pull me down - mikky ekko 8. tessellate - alt-j 9. wolf like me - t.v. on the radio 10. i want some more - dan auerbach 11. sex is on fire - kings of leon 12. satellite - guster 13. bloody shirt - to kill a king 14. easy now - sir sly 15. laughter lines - bastille 16. can’t pretend - tom odell 17. fire in the water - feist 18. higher love - james vincent mcmorrow 19. all of me - john legend 20. two men in love - the irrepressibles

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