Dance music that lifts your spirits just by listening
There are times when you’re not really in the mood, but listening to music lifts your spirits, right?
I’ve put together a selection of tracks that really get you hyped, along with dance music that simply feels good to listen to.
A lot of these are well-known in the dance music scene, so you’ve probably heard at least a few of them before.
Find your favorites and give them a listen when you need that extra boost!
Since it’s dance music, every track will make you want to move your body naturally.
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Dance music that lifts your mood just by listening (41–50)
SandstormDarude
Amazingly, this song has surpassed an astonishing 50 million YouTube plays.
Its melody is structured to be easily familiar to anyone.
It has a moderate, trippy feel and comes across as a cool track that’s likely to appeal to everyone from beginners to advanced listeners.
InsomniaFaithless
It sounds like a dancehall with a very rhythmic tempo that seems easy to dance to.
Since the MV shows scenes from a clubhouse, it gives more of a club music impression than trance, but the chorus is solidly electronic.
BeautifulFerry Corsten
It’s a very club-like track, but it’s still classified as a trance tune.
There are so many remixes that I think many people have heard it at least once.
The steady sense of drive and the addictive melody are really captivating.
MR.KARA
You won’t be able to take your eyes off the hip dance from the very beginning! The song KARA released in 2009 captivates with its energetic, catchy melody and dance performance.
As the lyrics say, “Kon da kon da suki ga chakucha ku fueru” (my love keeps growing and growing), it expresses the passionate feelings of a woman in love.
Released in August 2010 as their Japanese debut single, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was a remarkable achievement, marking the first Top 10 debut by an overseas female group in 29 years and 8 months.
If you want to hype up a party or club, just play this track and the atmosphere will instantly light up! It’s a song everyone can dance to and enjoy—guaranteed to boost the mood.
Shut It DownMukai Taichi
Taichi Mukai is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with songs that blend R&B with diverse influences like alternative, ambient, and electro.
“Shut It Down,” included on his mini-album CANVAS released on June 28, 2023, strikes a perfect balance between a hooky, rhythmic verse and a melodious chorus.
The lyrics convey a determination to follow one’s chosen path no matter what others say, which may give courage to those wavering over their dreams or goals.
It’s a positive track marked by a finely tuned pop sensibility.
Shiva’s India1200 Mics
As the title suggests, it’s music with a religious vibe themed around India.
The way it transitions into trance from the intro is super cool.
The tempo gradually ramps up, making it a really satisfying track.
Genesis of AquarionAKINO
It’s the theme song of the anime “Genesis of Aquarion.” Surprisingly, the band members are all siblings.
AKINO’s soaring high notes and the harmonious vocals of her brothers make it a very pleasant track.
There are both English and Japanese versions.