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▶Endangered Species
“Endangered Species” (YouTube, Spotify) by Nickodemus (Raeo Remix)— Tim Ferriss
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▶Malemolência
“Malemolência” (YouTube, Spotify) by Céu (@ceumusic). This has been one of my favorite songs for 4–5 years, and the entire album is stellar (Lenda is another standout for me).— Tim Ferriss
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When Death Comes When death comes like the hungry bear in autumn; when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse to buy me, and snaps the purse shut; when death comes like the measle-p
When Death Comes When death comes like the hungry bear in autumn; when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse to buy me, and snaps the purse shut; when death comes like the measle-pox; when death comes like an iceberg between the shoulder blades, I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering: what is it going to be like, that cottage of darkness? And therefore I look upon everything as a brotherhood and a sisterhood, and I look upon time as no more than an idea, and I consider eternity as another possibility, and I think of each life as a flower, as common as — Tim Ferriss
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▶Roses (Imanbek Remix)
Roses (Imanbek Remix) by SAINt JHN (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music). Some fun facts: The song has seen more than NINE BILLION plays on TikTok, became a wild hit on Snapchat, and it reached No. 1 on the United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart. Rolling Stone crowned it as the song of the summer, and it has scored a Grammy nomination. Not bad for an accidental collaboration between SAINt JHN and a 19-year-old who used to work in a local train station, eh?— Tim Ferriss
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▶Falling to Pieces
“Falling to Pieces” (YouTube, Spotify) by Faith No More (@faithnomore), one of my favorite bands of all time. Mr. Bungle (@mrbungle) also gets a gold star.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Invocacion (Uji Remix)
“Invocacion (Uji Remix)” (YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp) by Nicola Cruz (@nicolacruzz).— Tim Ferriss
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▶Peace Pipe
“Peace Pipe” (feat. Jean Shepherd) (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music) by Nickodemus (@NickodemusNYC).— Tim Ferriss
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▶Ground On Down
“Ground On Down” (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music) by Ben Harper (@benharper).— Tim Ferriss
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The Fragile, Invisible Connections of the Natural World
The Fragile, Invisible Connections of the Natural World. Thanks to Rob Pickering for recommending this short clip. It’s a great description of an amazing phenomenon known as “trophic cascade.” If you’d like to support wolf reintroduction/conservation—and the only imminent, global option to help restore a major predator on a continental scale—here is one interesting avenue.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Dance Monkey
“Dance Monkey” (YouTube, Spotify) by Tones And I (@tonesandi). Thanks to my lovely girlfriend for getting this stuck in my head. It’s good for the soul and good for the hips.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Bebel Gilberto — Aganju
Bebel Gilberto — Aganju (YouTube, Spotify). From Wikipedia: “Isabel Gilberto de Oliveira (born May 12, 1966), known as Bebel Gilberto (@bebelgilberto), is a Brazilian-American popular singer often associated with bossa nova.”— Tim Ferriss
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▶Eco” (YouTube
“Eco” (YouTube, Spotify) by Axel Thesleff (@axelthesleff). For those who like instrumentals and behind-the-scenes video, here’s a cool clip of the beginning of this track.— Tim Ferriss
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▶How Strange (Nicola Cruz Remix) by Feathered Sun
How Strange (Nicola Cruz Remix) by Feathered Sun (@featheredsun.de). Mental model I’m using again to set new policies and rules for 2020 — Via negativa: improving by removing. “Via negativa can also be used to describe a similarly ‘negative’ way of improving one’s life; instead of concentrating on what you do, the focus turns to what you don’t do. This path has two main thrusts: stripping bad habits and situations out of your life, and avoiding bad habits/situations in the first place.” (Source and worthwhile short read: Adding to Your Life by Subtracting [Art of Manliness].) Also related: “Fi— Tim Ferriss
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▶Chancha Via Circuito - Jardines ft. Lido Pimienta
Chancha Via Circuito - Jardines ft. Lido Pimienta (@chanchaviacircuito).— Tim Ferriss
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Julieta Venegas — Eres para Mí
Julieta Venegas — Eres para Mí. Feeling sapped by an ever-increasing creep of nihilism in the world (dramatic, I know)? This is the type of track that helps me find an optimistic foothold. Hard not to have a crush on Julieta Venegas (@julietav) too. Good medicine for challenging times and good medicine for seeing the silver linings all around us. Things are generally a lot better than we think.— Tim Ferriss
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Hang and Pantam — Prelude No. 1
Hang and Pantam — Prelude No. 1 by David Kuckhermann (@DavidKuckhermann). I’ve linked to a specific point in the time code, but the entire performance is just stellar. I had the great luck to be able to train with David several months ago, and I’ve found his programs to be incredible.— Tim Ferriss
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Contact
Contact by Metsa. I’ve been waiting a long time for this one. Here’s the description, edited for length: This album is a compilation of ceremonial plant medicine songs called ikaros, some of which are traditional and some of which are reinterpretations informed by decades of practice. This artist supports a number of indigenous communities and causes, so I bought the album on Bandcamp, which allows you to donate above the low album price. I gave $100, but you can get the entire album for $9.99. Get a taste of it here. I love all the tracks, but I’m paying closest attention to Urkututu (track #— Tim Ferriss
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Les Doigts De L'Homme — Le Poinconneur Des Lilas
Les Doigts De L'Homme — Le Poinconneur Des Lilas. Great music from the road trip to Baltimore for the above launch.— Tim Ferriss
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Marrakech
Marrakech by Hybrid (@hybridscores)— Tim Ferriss
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Putumayo Presents African Cafe
Putumayo Presents African Cafe.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Hit The Decks" by Cirrus
"Hit The Decks" by Cirrus.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Prender el Alma by Nicola Cruz
Prender el Alma by Nicola Cruz. Description: “Since releasing his debut album 'Prender El Alma' in 2015, having previously collaborated with Nicolas Jaar, Nicola Cruz has gone on to become one of the leading figures in the scene of producers exploring and mixing indigenous South-American and Afro-Latin sounds with modern dance and electronic music, a sound he then referred to as 'Andes Step'. In that time he has released a slew of sought after 12" releases, been remixed by the likes of Quantic and beGun, featured by Boiler Room and Red Bull, as well as toured the world with shows at Sonar, ADE— Tim Ferriss
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▶Asphalt Jungle — Bronx Beat
Asphalt Jungle — Bronx Beat.— Tim Ferriss
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Beats Antique
Beats Antique. I find their instrumental tracks fantastic for writing flow. Pair with Gramatik’s upbeat instrumentals, and you’re set.— Tim Ferriss
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Macho Duck (1979)
Macho Duck (1979). This was my hands-down favorite song when I was 2–3 years old, which I somehow found on YouTube. Back in the day, I had it on a tiny LP and played it over and over and over again, ad nauseam. My poor mom probably needed a straightjacket.— Tim Ferriss
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Compasses Mejor Conjunto Festival San Martin de los Llanos 2013
Compasses Mejor Conjunto Festival San Martin de los Llanos 2013. This was sent to me by a professional musician with the following text: “I’ve been meaning to send this to you forever, man. Check this out, these dudes are RIPPING! I have no idea how this guy is doing that with maracas?! … I showed a few touring drummer friends of mine the other night and they were like ‘what the fuck is going on?! How is he doing that?!’” If you only have 30 seconds, check out 2:00-2:30 in the video for a sample of the craziness. If you have a few minutes (and you do), listen to the entire thing in the backgro— Tim Ferriss
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▶Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington: The Complete Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Sessions
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington: The Complete Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Sessions. Normally, I can’t listen to music with lyrics while I work; the words interfere with my thinking and typing. That isn’t so with this album, for whatever reason. Its soothing tracks allow my body to relax and my mind to wander into corners I didn’t even know were productive. Your mileage may vary, but it’s been a wonderful new audio sanctuary for calming down and writing.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Gnossienne No. 3, by Erik Satie
Gnossienne No. 3, by Erik Satie. I’ve been exploring minor key music after my recent conversation with Susan Cain. Although often thought of as “sad” music, she believes minor key music can help you better experience the full spectrum of the human condition. For coming to peace with inevitable “undesirable” emotions, that seems like a good thing and a good practice. I still favor bossa nova and more upbeat music most of the time (and I listen to it as a palate cleanser after the minor key stuff), but I’m giving greater variance a shot...— Tim Ferriss
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Down from the Mountain: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Down from the Mountain: O Brother, Where Art Thou? “Recorded at Nashville's historic Ryman Theater as a sort of a musical wrap party for the Coen Brothers' 2000 film O Brother Where Art Thou, this album offers live versions of several of the traditional American folk songs featured in the film, with a few additions along the same vein.” (AllMusic Review by Zac Johnson)— Tim Ferriss
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▶Sam Maher - New York Handpan 01
Sam Maher - New York Handpan 01. I’d never heard handpan music quite like this, and I’d never seen someone use their thumbs so extensively with this instrument. I love it.— Tim Ferriss
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▶A Long Walk (A Touch Of Jazz Mix) by Jazzanova
A Long Walk (A Touch Of Jazz Mix) by Jazzanova. This remains one of my go-to tracks for relaxing.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Save Me” by Damageplan
“Save Me” by Damageplan. Most of you will hate this, but I listen to this track before every keynote presentation I give. On a related note, if you’re interested in how I brainstorm, structure, and prep all of my public speaking, here is the framework.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Love Me or Leave Me
“Love Me or Leave Me” by Billie Holiday.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Hybrid - Last Man Standing
Hybrid - Last Man Standing. Good for many things, including writing, email processing, anything repetitive, and journaling on big ideas. It’s like an exploratory soundtrack with a side dose of aural hypnotism and EDM.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Malemolência by Céu
Malemolência by Céu (@ceumusic). This has been one of my favorite songs for 2-3 years, and the entire album is stellar (Lenda is another standout for me). The sexiness of the vocals is otherworldly. The album cover pic ain’t so bad, either. Oh, and her videos, too.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Asheville Percussion Festival 2017 with David Kuckhermann on Handpan
Asheville Percussion Festival 2017 with David Kuckhermann on Handpan (Hat tip to @SoniaHendrix!) David is amazing, as are his compositions. I’d love to meet him sometime. I know very little about music, so I’m taking a stab at learning the basic vocabulary. This video is aspirational, as I gravitate to percussion. For another impressive, but very different, species of drummer, check out Dave Elitch. Dave, I need more lessons! I’m a bad student! #moreslowly #doitagain— Tim Ferriss
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▶Especially to wind down after a full day, or when cooking: Cirkus by Gramatik
Especially to wind down after a full day, or when cooking: Cirkus by Gramatik (@Gramatik)— Tim Ferriss
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▶Two very different tracks have caught my attention, and I’ve been using both as background for working and writing: Commodores - Look What You’ve Done to Me
Two very different tracks have caught my attention, and I’ve been using both as background for working and writing: Commodores - Look What You’ve Done to Me. Upon hearing it, I thought it might be a contemporary of Lenny Kravitz, only later realizing that the Commodores (1975 for this track) could well have been one of Lenny’s influences. Sturgill Simpson (@SturgillSimpson) - Poor Rambler. I first heard this at June’s restaurant in Austin, TX. It caught my ear, I asked the bartender to check on the name, and I tracked down a live version to see how good Sturgill really is. Check it out for you— Tim Ferriss
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▶Hang Massive (hang drum duo)
Hang Massive (hang drum duo) And separately... ”Vivrant Thing” by Q-Tip— Tim Ferriss
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Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington: The Complete Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Sessions.
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington: The Complete Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Sessions. I found this as a discarded CD in an old house, where everything -- otherwise to be thrown out -- was up for grabs. It’s incredible. Normally, I can’t listen to music with lyrics and work on a laptop; the words interfere with my typing and thinking. For whatever reason, that isn’t so with this album. It’s soothing tracks allow my body to relax and mind to wander into corners I didn’t even know were productive. Your mileage may vary, but it’s been a wonderful new audio sanctuary for both calming down and— Tim Ferriss
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Best of Yoshida Brothers (@yoshidabrothers
Best of Yoshida Brothers (@yoshidabrothers) - Inside the Sun Remix. Here are two versions: remix (plus ninjas) OR more traditional.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Thoughts & Words
Thoughts & Words by Stardelay.— Tim Ferriss
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▶A La Gran Muñeca by Carlos di Sarli (1954).
A La Gran Muñeca by Carlos di Sarli (1954). After so many years outside of Buenos Aires, I felt a longing to hear tango music, and di Sarli has always been one of my favorites. This music is best listened to while dancing or watching tango. Here is one video that catches the eye, and here is another video that is less exciting but arguably more subtle and nuanced. The song may seem melancholic (as tango is often called), but I think it more accurately covers the entire spectrum of human emotion, including the harder feelings we often prefer to avoid.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Indifference” by Les Doigts de l'Homme
“Indifference” by Les Doigts de l'Homme. It takes 90 seconds or so to get warmed up, but stick with it. It’s a lovely oscillation of ramping up and ramping down.— Tim Ferriss
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Putumayo presents Brasileiro
Putumayo presents Brasileiro (A great way to start your day after meditating.)— Tim Ferriss
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▶Dirty Laundry
Dirty Laundryby Bitter:Sweet— Tim Ferriss
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RJD2 station on Pandora
RJD2 station on Pandora. I usually start my day with Brazilian Bossa Nova music, but if I’m feeling tired and need a faster, funkier tempo, this is my go-to.— Tim Ferriss
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Freestylin’
Freestylin’ by Greyboy— Tim Ferriss
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Federico Aubele station
Federico Aubele station on Pandora— Tim Ferriss
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Circulation
“Circulation” by Beats Antique— Tim Ferriss
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Oriental Uno
Oriental Uno by Beats Antique, from the album Contraption. I also listen to their Collide album a lot while working out. (Here’s a sample: Beauty Beats)— Tim Ferriss
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Psychedelic Stereo
Psychedelic Stereo by Mimosa— Tim Ferriss
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No Jive
No Jive by De-Phazz— Tim Ferriss