Kintsugi Music Playlist.

In her illuminating book, Kintsugi: Finding Strength in Imperfection author Céline Santini shared a song list she called “Playlist of the Kintsugi Spirit”. The list is a compilation of inspiring music from various genres with positivity and optimism themes.

She wrote:

To enhance your healing process with music here is a very eclectic list of songs filled with the spirit of kintsugi. These range from grand classical pieces to classic rock, from Beethoven to the Beatles, with pop music, reggae, French songs, and hard rock. There is something for every taste! The only thing they have in common is their optimism and spirit of resilience.

“Sandcastles” by Beyoncé

“Gold” by Trinix

“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone

“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

“Wake Up” by AWOLNATION

“Brand New Start” by Concrete Knives

“Stronger” by Vandal

“What Are You Waiting For?” by Nickelback

“Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles

“Glorious” by Macklemore & Skylar Grey

“Glitter & Gold” by Barns Courtney

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor

“Ain’t Got No, I Got Life” by Nina Simone

“Titanium” by David Guetta”

“Believer” by Imagine Dragons

“Peace and Tranquility to Earth” by Roudoudou

“Le Premier Jour du Reste de Ta Vie” by Etienne Daho

“Golden” by Brandon Beal & Lukas Graham

“Whatever It Takes” by Imagine Dragons

“Let It Be” by The Beatles

“Everything Works Out in the End” by Kodaline

“1-800-273-8255” by Logic, Alessia Cara, Khalid

“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by Daft Punk

“Beat It” by Michael Jackson

“That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra

“Happy” by C2C & Derek Martin

“Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba

“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley

“C’est Ta Chance” by Jean-Jacques Goldman

“Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin

“Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel

“I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

“Happy” by Pharrell Williams

“Anthem” by Leonard Cohen

“Golden” by Jill Scott”

“Mon Everest” by Soprano & Marina Kaye

“Avec le Temps” by Léo Ferré

“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson

“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

“The Show Must Go On” by Queen

“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor

“I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly

“Fighter” by Christina Aguilera

“Stronger” by Britney Spears

“I’m Still Standing” by Elton John

“Walk” by Foo Fighters

“The Magic Flute” by Mozart

“Alive” by Sia

“Back in Black” by AC/DC”

“How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” by The Bee Gees

“Spring” by Vivaldi

“Believe” by Cher

“Firework” by Katy Perry

“Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley

“Träumerei” by Schumann

“Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” by Pink

“Ode to Joy” by Beethoven

“Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti

All the Best in your quest to get Better. Don’t Settle: Live with Passion.