Canned Heat - Jamiroquai

Destination Stimulation Station 

This uptempo groove is sure to roll that slow and sluggish feeling into a great ball of energy.  Just ask Napoleon Dynamite.  See his transformation here!

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As you know, we all have a path in life. You should also know that the path isn't always as smooth as we would like it to be. Often times we encounter bumps or other things that may slow us down on our journey. Some folks are really good at recognizing these bumps and quickly figure out a way around them. While others get caught up in names, faces, and details that allow these bumps to slow them down or even prevent them from continuing.

The team at Acoustic Fuel believes in the power of music and its ability to help us through such obstacles. Have you ever had a bad day and the "right" song started playing on the radio and your whole attitude changed? It has happened to all of us at some point or another and the team at Acoustic Fuel is determined to put together a collection of songs and other motivating audios that are designed to take us from one state of mind to an elevated one.

From now on, we will be asking our visitors to tell us about situations that they encounter on their journeys that slow them down or prevent them from going any further. We refer to these as "road blocks" and will be suggesting songs that fit the situation and that will empower our visitors to get over or around them.

So if you are experiencing a problem and would like for us to recommend a song that can help you through, contact us. We'd love to help!

Acoustic Fuel's Daily ReFill is a daily posting featuring audio that is meant to refill your mental tank. Featuring Lyrics To Live By (Powerful quotes from Artists and Speakers) and Music To Live By the (Instrumental Music), the Daily ReFill is just what you need to get your mind, as well as your body, going.

So check back every day for new Daily ReFill's. It's audio that takes you where you want to go.

In case you didn't know, each week we send out what we call "The Daily ReFill". Basically, it is our weekly newsletter that highlights great lyrics from some of our best artists. Now, why we call it the daily and not the weekly, I just can't remember. But, essentially, we pull out the most powerful line in a given song and use that as our subject line. That way you can get the most "potent" part of the message of the song, even if you don't acutally have the time to read the entire piece. So, you can look at it like your "inspirational lyric of the day", or of the week for that matter:)

This month, in honor of Black History Month, we are featuring some of the most uplifting songs that deal with not only the African American experience, but the entire African diaspora. So stay tuned...

If you already get "The Daily ReFill", please let us know what you think. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

If you don't, you can sign up to receive it right in your mail box by filling out the following form.

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So, hopefully everyone knows by now what we are all about. If not, AcousticFuel.com is your source for the best audios, primarily music, that can elevate your present state of mind and broadcasts them through Acoustic Fuel Radio, the AF Podcast, and of course, our AF Blog.

Think of Acoustic Fuel as an audible "pick-me-up" of sorts. When you compare it to other things people might use to feel better, Acoustic Fuel has no harmful side effects and is calorie free! So, you can't go wrong.

To prove this, we are now challenging our listeners to send us an email describing a situation that is troubling them, a "road block" if you will. Basically, anything that is standing in their way of something that they truly want. We then promise to find a song in our databases that not only fits the situation, but helps he or she to overcome it. If we can't find one in our collection, we will refer you some where else. But, that's NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! Because we have the best Inspirational Mainstream music around.

So, take the challenge and feel better today with some Acoustic Fuel.

Oh, and to participate, just comment to this entry. We will then post your situation along with our recommended audio as soon as possible.

No. When we say "acoustic", we just mean "anything that has to do with sound or the sense of hearing." And with "fuel" you know that means "something consumed to produce energy.

At AcousticFuel.com, we currently promote music from ALL genres. We find that most people love all types of music anyway. But, what we encourage people to do is to USE Acoustic Fuel to elevate their current mindstate. In other words, this is audio that is "good for you" so to speak and not just for entertainment purposes.

Think of Acoustic Fuel like healthy food. We know that in order to keep our bodies running at optimal levels, we need to eat food that is high in nutrients. In turn, to keep our minds running at optimal levels, one of the things we need to do is to listen to audio that works in the same way. With Acoustic Fuel, it is more about the idea behind the song, or it's good "message" if you will that separates it from other types of music. This is the "fuel" part that can take us exactly where we want to go in life.

Makes sense?

Also, in the near future, we will expand our offerings to include everything audible like mediations, spoken word, motivational speech, nature sounds, and so on. So stay tuned!

We'd like to hear from you regarding your musical lifestyle and invite you to take our site survey. It will only take 5 minutes and it would help us to better serve you.

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Thanks!

Nothing much to say here. We just decided to give you some of that "Mississippi Music..." - Brian Elder. Enjoy....

"Preservation Hall"
Brian Elder

We found this article the other day that talked about how to get your day at work started. Though this article made some points, it really did not make any suggestions on how to actually get motivated to start work. It did list things such as file loose papers, clean out emails, and review and plan tasks for the following day. Read more here.

No disrespect to the person who wrote this article, but this "list" just made us want to shove all of those tasks to the side, get up, and walk out.

Now, we are sure that if you did a google search of how to get going in the morning, you will have a million search results. But, let us make it nice and simple for you. Just listen to some stimulating music such as I-Drive by Isaiah Williams III, and you will be up and alert, and motivated to do anything in no time.

"I-Drive"
Isaiah Williams III

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." - Plato

Are you a muscian or record label and would like to be featured on AcousticFuel.com? If you think you've got music that would fit our style of programming, we want to hear from you. Remember we only promote audio that is motivating, uplifting, empowering, and without negative imagery.

To find out more, click here.

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed today? Did you get to work today and realized you have 50 things to do and don't know where to start? Not to mention that you are now unmotivated to do anything because there is so much. Well let us help to motivate you with the song "Focus" by Alex Hirsch. It is just the type of positive message you need to help energize your mind so you can prioritize your day.

"Focus"
Alex Hirsch

It's Friday and you are dragging your feet. It's Friday put some pep in your step! You have two days of no boss, no co-workers, and no rush hour traffic!

Still not feeling it?

Here play "Sweet Sunshine" by AySes. Its just the the type of upbeat feel good music you need to fill up on for a Friday.

"Sweet Sunshine"
AySes

What state of mind would you like to travel to?

Relaxed?
Listen to "Requiem for the Magi" by Peter Hawkes



Creative?
Listen to "Rain Dance" by Joseph Moore



Empowered?
Listen to "Life isn't Easy" by Julia Keenan



Peaceful and Loving?
Listen to "Heartbeats" by J. Curtis Reed



Energetic?
Listen to "Love in a Mason Jar" by Chillin Room

No matter how you may feel, music can always improve your state of mind. And the best part about it, is that there are no harmful side effects and you can fill up on it as much as you like.

And remember, you can always listen to these and more great audios on our AF Radio. Located on the top right of our page.

Oh, boy!!! Since changing my clock ahead on Sunday, I have yet to catch up to the new time! If you are feeling the so called loss of an hour like me, I recommend listening to “Into the Machine” by Michael Gabriel. It will give you the the energy you need to get up and out the door in minutes.

Michael Gabriel
"Into the Machine"

HAPPY SATURDAY!!!! GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!!!
Oh you need a little help with that? Well you stopped by the place for that.

Push play to hear "Today" by Caldwell Shine, an up tempo groove that will leave you "feeling high with no lows today" - Caldwell Shine

Title: "Today"
Artist: Caldwell Shine

get it To Go here

Today is the first day of Spring. And Acoustic Fuel wants to give you a little "Spring Fever" by Monika Herzig to help stimulate you for what every it is you will be doing today.

Yeah that was a pretty broad statement but we just wanted to make sure we covered everyone doing everything.......

"Spring Fever"
Monika Herzig

Get energized from the beat. Become creative through the melody. And kick out negative thoughts by listening and repeating the chorus. "Little Black Crow" by divineMAGgees will certainly help you to do one of the above if not all depending on your desired mood.

Listen and Repeat as needed.

"Little Black Crow"
divineMAGgees

Yesterday we had you bursting with energy and today we want to help you keep your fire lit with another up tempo song by Roger Scannura and Ritmo Flamenco titled Burnin' Up. So push play, fill up, and get the job done.

Title: Burin' Up
Artist: Roger Scannura & Ritmo Flamenco

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Is your plan to start walking or biking more to avoid paying higher prices at the pump?

If so let us help you to fill up your mental tank instead of your gas tank with audio such as "Q-Blaze" by Richard Zeier. It will give you the energy you need to start walking more, riding further, or maybe both.

Title: "Q Blaze"
Artist: Richard Zeier

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Ok, so you finally figured out the best way to organize your day, check emails at 9:30, return calls at 10:00, finish up report at 11, etc., etc.. Now all you have to do is find the energy to get through it . Fill up on "Calafia's Mood" by Mario Martin Zelaya and you will find yourself getting into the groove of things before you know it.

Title: Calafia's Mood
Artist: Mario Martin Zelaya

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It's nothing like a nice up beat tune to help get your day started off on a good note. So let us help you to feel good by filling you up on "Feelin Good" by Tom Mowrey. It's like those two sips of coffee you take just to wakeup, but with out the caffeine.

Title: Feelin Good
Artist: Tom Mowrey

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Hello to all. We have decided to change around our AF Radio a little. Now, each week we will feature 20-40 minutes of a certain destination.

We hope you enjoy our new format. And if you need to fill up on other audio you can also visit our 5 destinations on the located on the right hand side of our page.

-Team Acoustic Fuel

vig·or - /ˈvɪgər/ - [vig-er]
–noun
1. active strength or force.
2. healthy physical or mental energy or power; vitality.
3. energetic activity; energy; intensity

Click play for an audio example.

Title: Mamaguru
Artist: Mamaguroove

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If you are looking for a feel good song to either get you going or maintain your momentum then you have visited the right place. Acoustic Fuel is dedicated to fueling you with the right type of audio to leave you feeling good about yourself and life in general. So go ahead and enjoy, Enjoy, ENJOY...

Title: Bread of Life
Artist: RJ Temple

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Does it seem like it took forever for Wednesday to get here? Or are you thinking man its Wednesday already! Either way you know Acoustic Fuel has something to help you make it through your day and the rest of the week. So if your week has been moving slow and sluggish so far let us help you to pick up your pace. And if your week has been zipping by let us help you to stay in high gear with some uptempo, feel good music, positive music.

Title: World in Motion
Artist: Legion of Love

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The Summer will officially start this year on June 21, but for some the feeling of summer love is already in the air. So for those love birds out there Team Acoustic Fuel wants to fill you up with "I Feel Your Love" by Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency. Enjoy!

Warning side effects from listening may include:
Head in the clouds
Excessive hugging
And the willingness to engage in kissy face

Title: I Feel Your Love
Artist: Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency

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Did your day start off on a bad note, but ending up a on a good one?

Did your day start off on a good note, but ended on a bad note?

Did your day start off on a good note and end on a good note?

Did your day start off on a bad note and end on a bad note?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above push the play button below.

No matter how your day is going you can have a Good Day. Use Acoustic Fuel to manage your mind, body, and spirit.

Title: Adamantium
Artist: Chris Greene and New Perspective

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Get your day moving by jazzin things up with some Acoustic Fuel approved music such as "Cool Winds" by Isaac Abnathey. This is the type of Acoustic Fuel that won't over stimulate you but won't slow you down either. It's formulated to get you going and have you running smoothly all day long. Enjoy and repeat as needed.

Title: Cool Winds
Artist: Isaac Abnathey

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Running on E? Well you have stop by the right place. Acoustic Fuel can fill you up on audio that will take you where you want to go. From energizing your body to stimulating your mind we have audio such as Lee Rogers song "Brian Writes Poetry" that will help you get up and get going. So push play and get motivated.

Title: Brian Writes Poetry
Artist: Lee Roger
Destination: Stimulation Station, On Top of the World

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What do you listen to when you need to get motivated or to relax?
What do you listen to in the morning, on the drive home, or at night?
What do you listen to when you are studying or working out?
Basically, what do you listen to throughout your day, to get you through your day? And why?

We would love to hear from you!

Feel free to post comments or email us.

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

George Eliot
English Novelist - (1819-1880)

A few days back we were browsing through Yahoo and came across a question that was posted on Yahoo Answers. The question ask "How do I avoid getting drowsy after lunch?" (Read replies here) Being that this question was posted in the health section of Yahoo it was no surprise that most of the replies were related to eating habits, exercise, and adequate rest. But of course Acoustic Fuel has another solution. Some Up-Tempo Music!

So if you are suffering from drowsiness after lunch and can't snap out of it push play and let the sounds of Friends of the Family give you that quick pick me you so desperately need.

Title: Lasers On Stun
Artist: Friends of the Family
Destination: Stimulation Station

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"Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune."

Kin Hubbard 1868-1930

"Aunque parezca imposible,
Busca bueno en lo malo
Con fe todo se puede hermano
Así que párate fuerte" - ORIGEN

Translation
You know... everything's not bad?
With faith you can do anything!
So stand strong and look forward

Title: Piola
Artist: Origen
Destination: On Top of the World, Stimulation Station

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Coming Soon...

Your next big idea. Just push play to start the stimulation process.

Title: Interactive Mind
Artist: Synchdub
Destination: Creative Commons, Stimulation Station

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Rise, Rise, Rise…look up to the deep blue sky
And chase all your demons away
C'mon sing
Hey, Hey, Hey…wake up to a brand new day
And worship the sun and her rays
-Trinidadio

Title: Rise
Artist: Trinidadio
Destination: Stimulation Station, On Top of the World, Utopia

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