Movie Music for Motivation

Movie music is one of the easiest things to miss. Often when it's good, you don't even realise it and that's how the composer knows they did a good job. They kept you on task (watching the movie, that is). But movie music deserves it's day in the sun too.

So for motivation to make it through to actual spring, listen below:

Never Give Up from Lion

This was exactly what I needed as I sat through my second viewing of Lion, sobbing after seeing actual footage of Saroo Brierley being united with his birth mother. It'll get you right in the feels and make you determined to do anything.

Wayward Sister from Nocturnal Animals

A bit of Hitchcock and timeless string orchestra set against roiling glissandos evoke something classic but with the hairs standing up on the back of your neck. A calm you can't quite trust, but you so want to.

Heptatod B from Arrival

In a film about science fiction and language, the Icelandic Johann Johannsson made an incredibly intelligent score that grabs you from the first. Plus, it's just plain soothing.

I'm Still Standing from Sing

People are consistently surprised that this isn't the original by Sir Elton John. It's an animated gorilla in a leather jacket voiced by the singing addict Taron Egerton. Bonus for this soundtrack is the golden Hallelujah performed by Tori Kelly and Jennifer Hudson

Children from Jackie

Okay, this one might not be quite motivational but it's a damn good score. The Oscar nomination we all know should have won. 

Drive It Like You Stole It from Sing Street

This much under-appreciated Irish film brought us a full soundtrack of goodies, but this one will hook you. Little bit of 50s, little bit of 80s, and streaming on Netflix. Go, now.

Evermore from Beauty and the Beast

Alan Menken created brand new Disney candy for us, sung like melted chocolate by Dan Stevens. It's one part cliche, one part classic and Disney through and through. 

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