Get Happy
Pink Martini · 2013
53 min · 16 tracks · classical music
An eclectic blend of global rhythms and lush orchestration, merging vintage charm with contemporary flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Quizás, quizás, quizás — This classic Cuban song features a playful dialogue about uncertainty in love, underscoring Pink Martini's knack for reinterpreting timeless standards with fresh energy.
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I’m Waiting for You to Come Back — The track evokes nostalgia through its yearning lyrics and lush arrangement, showcasing the band’s ability to blend emotional depth with vibrant instrumentation.
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Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again — This medley transforms familiar melodies into a joyous celebration, encapsulating the album's theme of optimism and resilience against adversity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed enjoyment
- vibrant sounds for cheerful vibes
- global influences spark curiosity
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy intensity
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Get Happy is Pink Martini's fifth studio album, following their successful album, 2010's Joy to the World. At this point in their career, the band solidified their reputation for blending various musical styles while continuing to expand their international appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Caravan Palace· Nouvelle Vague· Gogol Bordello
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'm Waiting for You to Come Back
The moment shifts from reminiscence to hopeful anticipation as the music swells, reflecting a longing for reunion.
This transition not only enhances the emotional weight but also contrasts the previous reflective tone with a sense of optimism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ich dich liebe 2:36
- 2 Quizás, quizás, quizás 3:18
- 3 I’m Waiting for You to Come Back 3:20
- 4 Omide zendegani 3:41
- 5 Yo te quiero siempre 3:25
- 6 Je ne t’aime plus 4:09
- 7 Zundoko‐bushi 2:11
- 8 Până când nu te iubeam 5:21
- 9 She Was Too Good to Me 4:47
- 10 Üsküdar’a Gider Iken 3:06
- 11 Sway 3:39
- 12 Kitty Come Home 4:19
- 13 What’ll I Do? 3:16
- 14 Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again 2:22
- 15 Heliotrope Bouquet 1:10
- 16 Smile 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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