How To Use Upbeat In A Sentence

Wrapped in slick vocal layering and multi-tracked veneer, the disc is more upbeat than previous records and features an old-country twang.
As for the remaining four songs, 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' and 'Tea In The Sahara' are doomy ciphers, the former possibly about marriage, the latter open to a handful of interpretations, none of them exactly upbeat, while 'Synchronicity I' is a trifle explaining the title concept and the monster hit 'Every Breath You Take', is ostensibly a trite love song with it's icy and obsessive core just barely concealed. Synchronicity
She shifts effortlessly from folk and blues to upbeat tangos and haunting instrumentals, all interspersed with humorous tales of her life on the road.
From the opening song, with its heavy guitar and upbeat rocky riff, you can see that she loves her fanbase and wants to show it a good time.
The Defense Secretary gave an upbeat assessment of the war so far.

Hartley has every right to be upbeat and optimistic about his life at the present time.
Instead, he could answer in a funny, light-hearted way, setting an upbeat tone for the evening.
He wanted to enlarge the magazine into'a general literary periodical' covering both poetry and fiction and was upbeat about likely sales. The Times Literary Supplement
It was a pleasant surprise when they reconvened to record 1997's For Those In Peril From The Sea, a classy collection of upbeat rockers, jangly pop tunes and introspective balladry.
Although upbeat about the response, Ms. Sujatha looked chary of the financial soundness of the association.
Ella and I danced of course, to both upbeat, lively tunes and slow melodies.
Looking ahead, retailers were less upbeat about the prospects for the outlook for sales volumes in July, with the expected balance dipping to plus 38.
The end result is a hugely infectious upbeat floor-filler with hard knock drums and a new level of vocal from Craig. Femalefirst.co.uk - Celebrity Gossip + Lifestyle Magazine
He is likely to be more upbeat, less highbrow, but nonetheless less tub-thumping than most home affairs spokesmen when he speaks to delegates at 3pm today.
And the august New York Times chimes in with the upbeat news that "today's general must politick and do P.R. as well as win wars. Michael Brenner: Ode to a Dying God
There have been worse films this year, but none has been marketed as this fun-loving and upbeat.
I keep it upbeat and give people a bit of a bounce about and loosen them up without doing anything too obvious. The Sun
Researchers found people were surprisingly upbeat on Mondays despite popular belief. The Sun
Of course he'll try to back-pedal, tacking a spectacular cop-out ending that leaves the central family intact and his final upbeat words nonsensically used as a coda.
Never mind contemporary country music, with its upbeat insipidity, which is to the genre at its best as a giant shopping complex is to the wild terrain eradicated to build it.
But eventually the show about a loving, professional, upbeat clan was eclipsed by domestic comedies about dysfunctional deadbeats, such as Roseanne, Married with Children and The Simpsons.
The setting is one of abject poverty and misery, yet the upbeat caption tells us that even victims of disaster need a good shoeshine.
This was a very upbeat speech by a man who is clearly in control of the party
The minstrels, bedecked in red doublets and white hose, played upbeat tunes to which gardens of brightly clad nobles danced merrily.
While I loved Segu Blue for its slower moments (of which I Speak Fula exhibits plenty), the real charm of his latest is in the upbeat tracks. Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: From Maori to Mali
But too much could be tough to take - he was such an upbeat, shining example.
There is something about this musical distinction that vexes me, but for the sake of the argument I'd say upbeat rock 'n' roll.
Visitors dressed in straw boaters were entertained by various attractions, not least the upbeat swing of the Mainline Jazz band, kitted out in waistcoats and open-necked shirts.
I felt angry with them for being so upbeat and pretending that nothing had happened.
The likeable actors unstintingly throw themselves into the musical's upbeat world. Times, Sunday Times
But even love's lament is upbeat in mariachi, a musical genre bursting with the passion of Mexico.
The presentation ended on an upbeat note.
My daughter-in-law told me he called one day and he sounded very upbeat.
But perhaps it would be more use not to mention far more upbeat to work on a list of tips and tricks to beat those procrastinatory excuses... Monday evening...
Proponents of France's antipiracy law remain upbeat about the project. All Eyes on France as Officials Enforce New Antipiracy Law
The supporting roles are no cardboard cut-outs either with a memorable gaggle of characters like the war veteran arcade owner and Taeko's upbeat girlfriends.
The quartet showed greater musical range than their predecessors, with songs ranging from barbiturate-induced hallucinations to upbeat, jazzy grooves.
Firms remain upbeat about their business situation. Times, Sunday Times
The composer's upbeat arrangements, jazzy and virtuoso, added a convincing tango beat to some of the Yiddish songs not originally conceived as such.
Observers will be watching for signs of any shift in Mr FitzPatrick's fairly upbeat, if not bullish stance.
Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.
It is up to the individual to stay upbeat. Times, Sunday Times
I wish I had a more concrete, definite, positive, upbeat answer to give.
This consistently upbeat catalogue song lists those relatively ordinary phenomena which exhilarate and hearten Maria, from raindrops on roses to doorbells and sleighbells to wild geese on moonlit flight.
All this is done with a wink and a smile, lots of witty one-liners and a backdrop of upbeat music.
It will take a masterly spin doctor to conjure upbeat images from a bleak Kansas youth.
Despite the rebel gains, Western diplomats have been upbeat in recent days about the prospects for peace.
This is displayed in their ability to play slow, blissful songs and step back from the full onslaught of their upbeat material.
Lyrics about relationships, 80s synths and hummable melodies abound on these ten upbeat tracks. The Sun
The new work takes a celebratory approach, with upbeat music and the tag: ‘How good is that.’
Here, its upbeat graveyard stomp, engulfed in Townsend's studied licks and organist Kyle Forester's perspicuous interludes recalls what the soundtrack to much-revered London niterie The Batcave must have sounded like back in 1982. Drowned In Sound // Feed
There was also an upbeat note from Bernstein. Times, Sunday Times
As I read the opening blurb, which is light-hearted and upbeat, my sense of shame subsided and I decided to take the plunge.
These inclusions provide important counterweights to this edition's more upbeat contributions.
We had two such studies last week, one on the state of Scotland's financial services sector followed by a very upbeat reassessment of the prospects for our offshore oil and gas industry.
How refreshing to see people not cynical but upbeat. Times, Sunday Times
He suggested that shoppers wear headphones and listen to upbeat music so they are not tempted to linger and buy goods they do not need. Times, Sunday Times
This upbeat mood comes from the top. Times, Sunday Times
As you can see from my summation, this is an optimistic work, but thanks to focused direction by Bridget Ryan and a measured, intelligent, and believable script, this production manages to be upbeat without being Pollyannaish or maudlin.
Nevertheless, the crowd didn't seem to mind these trifles too much as they danced and sang in tune to the band's peppy, upbeat funk-rock.
You prefer upbeat, positive music. The Sun
This second album from the Hoosiers is being touted as a more low-key affair than its predecessor, which is a relief considering their 2007 debut was so daffily upbeat, you risked altitude sickness listening to it. The Hoosiers: The Illusion of Safety
With the mood often awkwardly upbeat, Stars struggle to retain the strong emotional tug of much of their previous work. The Sun
Sometimes it is just hard to be upbeat and happy when things aren't going your way in life.
By the time the song proper kicks back in towards the end, everyone has melted so thoroughly that those upbeat horns and charging drums are actually a shock.
She's a very jolly, upbeat sort of a person.
MacDonald played and sang any requests that the patrons dolled out, provided they were in line with his theme of upbeat folkish music.
You've seemed to remain upbeat and postitive throughout the whole ordeal. Moving Along Nicely
Murray - announced that they were going to flesh out the original by changing dialogue, adding back stories, and having a new, more upbeat ending, Stephen Sondheim got so angry he wrote to the New York Times attacking what he called willful ignorance and arrogance. NPR Topics: News
With North Korea atop the agenda, the overall tone of the talks between the Chinese and Japanese leaders was upbeat and nonconfrontational, in contrast with the often rocky relations between the Asian giants in recent years. Japan, China Focus on North Korea
Light upbeat pop music with a darker underside. The Sun
There was a more upbeat vibe in the city, too! The Sun
I keep it upbeat and give people a bit of a bounce about and loosen them up without doing anything too obvious. The Sun
When Daniel returns, hr is worried about his grandpa dying, but instead he finds his grandparents happy; their catalyst Mara; but even she with her whimsy upbeat demeanor fears she will never reach the soul of the stoic sad fisherman. Church of the Dog-Kaya McLaren « The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews
Stetzer said young adults classified as "unchurched" - those who have never been to church or stopped going - hunger for something deeper than upbeat music and a pep talk. Undefined
Vanessa deftly guided the performance of her music from behind a piano, demonstrating some superb musical director headbanging during upbeat moments.
It is new sincerity to the last upbeat bar, and Christianity, of course, is the oldest and sincerest new sincerity there is. Claire Gordon: A Digital Valentine
LOWDOWN: Country outlaw Jamey Johnson will release two albums in 2010: A “white album,” due first, will focus on upbeat material, including the hard-rocking singalong “California Riots” and the title track, which is sung from the perspective of old guitars hanging on a wall. RollingStone Spring Music Preview Pt4 | CurveHouse.com
Composed, but upbeat and twinkly, Fran says the experience has given her a balanced perspective on life.
This tennis season can get to the most upbeat of people. Times, Sunday Times
McConnell was in upbeat mood as he arrived for a meeting in Stirling yesterday.
All exercises are done to an upbeat funk and soul soundtrack. The Sun
Schauer attended her first tea party rally in 2009 and was impressed with the wittiness of the signs, the upbeat vibe and the detailed critiques of the Federal Reserve and national budget. For D.C.'s few tea party residents, home can at times feel like enemy territory
Musically upbeat and swinging, the song works as a kind of hallucinogenic collage of advertising detritus think Mad Men meets The Magic Roundabout, with the vocal, narrated by Mitch Benn with Tim Dickenson as Greggery, drawn from 1950s marketing diction. London Sinfonietta/Collon – review
Today, the upbeats will become more downbeat as the trumpet tootles peter out and the sax puts a lid on the headlong rush of demisemiquavers for another year.
Most have been part of the discussion for a long time, and it is hard to remain upbeat about recommendations that don't go beyond vague exhortations to improve things. Laurel Corona: Kids Serve Too: Watch out for the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Yet the prevalent mood at the end is not pessimistic or despairing but upbeat, in spite of the devastation.
Most of their songs feature upbeat vocals and when combined with the impressive saxophone stylist, produce a ‘chilled out’ effect.
But the upbeat note did not last beyond the president's speech as within hours the event degenerated into a talking shop, with many views offered but little in the way of realisable plans.
The song has three stanzas of six lines, carrying four stresses downbeats separated by upbeats.
The upbeat-ness of the jive could be a good one for Carson, especially since they've got Wham! Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Monday, Oct. 17, 2011
As a whole, the tone is a little more optimistic and upbeat than previous efforts.
When asked to envision themselves at age 70, the majority pictured themselves in upbeat and positive ways. Boom and Gloom (The Boomer Blog)
The ethos and culture of the Army is to be upbeat. Times, Sunday Times
If you love a milkshake, and the prospect of iced coffee is enough to turn a dour day upbeat, it's time to embrace the affogato—the Italian version of a grownup soda-fountain drink. Your Guide to the Best in Summer Food
The chancellor's upbeat pre-budget report hammered home the message that the economy will be fit to meet challenges from Asia and China.
The upbeat noises helped miners to extend their recent rally and make double-digit percentage gains for much of the day. Times, Sunday Times
Lewis Hamilton remains upbeat over his title chances despite managing just one podium finish from the first three races of the new Formula One season. Sportal.com.au - Latest News Headlines
Her engaging survey and his fittingly opulent volume, an upbeat gambol through Bollywood's history, are both the work of knowledgeable enthusiasts.
A sprawling double album of many moods, and even the upbeat numbers have an undertow of fragmentation.
The music was upbeat four-four time, marching tunes from times of battle against the tyrants. Archive 2007-07-01
Commentators have staked their reputations on wildly varying forecasts, with doomsters predicting the worst Christmas for 20 years while others remain upbeat with forecasts of sales increases.
Track two ` Be Content ' has more crazy noises and enticing vox, overall a really upbeat feel-good without ever been remotely cheesey sound.
On this disturbingly upbeat new record, mimsy acoustic numbers such as Lonely Girls drown the victim in sentiment, and when Richard Oakes does plug in his guitars they sound anaemically scratchy.
With the mood often awkwardly upbeat, Stars struggle to retain the strong emotional tug of much of their previous work. The Sun
Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.
The documentary was surprisingly upbeat for subject matters that included his chronic gambling and alcoholism, as well as a dalliance with suicide.
Washington Post writer Roger Piantadosi called Mr. Spivak's show an enjoyable departure "from the relentlessly upbeat, carefree, trouble-free, commercial-free aural cheese spread of the ever-insidious phenomenon known to some as safe programming, to others as McRadio. Joel A. Spivak, radio personality and anti-smoking spokesman, dies at 75
He has a way with an airy, upbeat tune but his lyrics can venture into the deep, dark recesses of the human soul. The Sun
The scenes of destitution and misery qualify the film's upbeat ending. Times, Sunday Times
We see scene after scene of the handsome, upbeat, stiff-spined troubadour singing truth to power and joyously quipping in period interviews. Michael Simmons: Phil Ochs Lives!
Despite the withdrawals and 1,500 job losses, the talk in the bars and offices of the north-east is upbeat as the North Sea beckons this new wave of explorers.
He was far more upbeat yesterday. Times, Sunday Times
The opening credits are accompanied by upbeat, jaunty music - the kind that usually signals a comedy is on the way.
This time round, Doc and the All Stars entertained the audience with a full quartet of drums, clarinet, keyboards and trumpet with some classic ragtime sounds and upbeat Dixieland.
Despite dramatically changing the way he lives, Chris is a positive and upbeat person.
But religion tends to be more private than public with them, and the character of their faith tends to be unrelievedly upbeat.
What's more, he had done this - reducing the role of former stars while adding playing time and instilling confidence in former benchwarmers - while keeping the team cohesive, upbeat, and reading from the same playbook.
An advertisement for a cholesterol drug, for instance, could be considered misleading if it contains upbeat music and "discordant" images of patients benefiting from the medicine while the risk information is detailed. FDA Gives Advice on Divulging Risks
The report stated that while last year was a difficult year, most companies managed to grow their businesses and were quite upbeat about the future.
It remains upbeat about its prospects. Times, Sunday Times
Where the most heroic character in the piece also happens to enjoy sadistic torture it's never going to be cheery and relentlessly upbeat, is it?
She is so upbeat and extremely positive. The Sun
The sad tale of a madman's decent to the depths of despair hardly provided the most upbeat ending to the festival but created a stir in the audience.
Such malapropos wise cracks are driven home with a relentlessly upbeat soundtrack which serenades scenes of human tragedy with bouncy, Disneyesque melodies.
Brown has explained the song as an experiment in ‘the power of the percussive upbeat’.
Originally draped in thick layers of glitches, radio interference and distorted noises, the title track eventually emerges as the most upbeat moment on here.
On some of the more upbeat material, the guitarist more or less constitutes the rhythm section, along with occasional touches of bodhrán by Martin O'Hare.
Subsequent bulletins were upbeat but a muscle problem would not dissipate and, a further ten days later, Yeats was scratched from the Derby.
Too many cartoon characters have become cynical and downbeat and it's just refreshing to see something upbeat and good hearted.
The Defense Secretary gave an upbeat assessment of the war so far.
It was full of upbeat music, fast beats and swift rhythms.
She was peppy, bouncy, upbeat, and made up in energy and attack what she lacked in finesse.
The kind of Family of Man photography that promotes an upbeat ‘love conquers all’ sentimentality Sontag finds morally reprehensible in its naivety.
Andy Abraham – Binman Andy has been dislodged from the top spot this week, but this is because he sang early on in the show – so people forgot about him, and because he sang a vaguely upbeat number. X Factor Betting Odds: The Inevitable Christmas Number One
The cast were great and some of the upbeat numbers and high-energy dance routines were a joy to watch.
But the overall verdict, delivered in the first police performance monitors published as part of a drive to tackle weak forces, is upbeat.
Some on the monetary policy committee already seem to be itching to withdraw the stimulus: independent member Andrew Sentance gave an upbeat interview to the Guardian last week, stressing Britain's "bouncebackability". Latest financial, market & economic news and analysis | guardian.co.uk
It was an upbeat but terminally untrendy style that was never going to find favour in Britain, but he displayed an astute eye by wowing new audiences in untapped, unfashionable places.
Neil's colleagues say he was actually in a joking, upbeat mood.
Damon's dark outline is by a large stereo, which he promptly flips on to an upbeat cha-cha tune and turns.
LEWIS HAMILTON remains upbeat over his title chances despite managing just one podium finish from the first three races of the new Formula One season. IcLiverpool
Everett had used it a lot when he spoke and it sounded so optimistic and upbeat coming from him.
I keep it upbeat and give people a bit of a bounce about and loosen them up without doing anything too obvious. The Sun
His upbeat message is that aging does not mean inevitable decline in physical fitness, mental acuity, and sexual vigor.
London shares ended the week in upbeat mood yesterday, helped by solid gains in oil and banking stocks.
With the crowd on their side they belted out a series of fast, upbeat rock songs.
Of course he'll try to back-pedal, tacking a spectacular cop-out ending that leaves the central family intact and his final upbeat words nonsensically used as a coda.
There are a lot of upbeats, up in the air, which is great for dancing but really hard for an orchestra.
The slower numbers don't reveal anything related to the upbeat pieces; the jazz drumming doesn't reflect on the surrounding hip-hop beats or the more experimental percussion.
Played just once after being triggered, each track generally contains an upbeat quality that complements the action well.
And really, how can someone remain upbeat and “Oh my god I love Twilight” when people from the fandom are placing hate on you? Twilight Lexicon » Kristen Stewart Clears the Air!
We must all be upbeat and positive. The Sun
As his tour bus rolls between dates in Minnesota and Illinois, Adé, whose given name is Sunday Adeniyi, ruminates over the phone on the differences between the upbeat music he plays called juju - a Nigerian word for magic - and the Afrobeat of the late Fela Kuti, his nation's other leading musical exponent. Boston Phoenix - thePhoenix.com
Some songs do this by, strangely, sweeping you along in balladry; others are just bright, an unexpectedly upbeat moment in an otherwise slow and quiet set of songs. So I keep on moving forward (Music (For Robots))
It is packed with people who enjoy the fuzzy guitar tone interlaced with an upbeat rhythm section and often fronted by a spacey vocal presentation.
Analysts were very upbeat when the merger was announced last year at the height of the internet bubble.
The upbeat ending is inevitable but an undercurrent of scalding sarcasm in the script keeps the film fresh. Times, Sunday Times
But Brinkley also says that Luce's most crucial influence - during what Luce himself memorably called The American Century - was his magazines 'boosterish promotion of an upbeat, abundant American way of life. A Publishing Titan's 'Life' And 'Time'
He's a positive thinker now, full of can-do, upbeat mottoes and brimming over with assertive high spirits.
The label viewed it as unsuitable for their upbeat star. Bigger Than the Beatles?
The senator took an upbeat view of the Republicans' chances in the next election.
'Fine Knack for Ladies' dials down Edin Karamazov's omnipresent lute for multitracked vocals, while 'Clear or Cloudy' features a breathy, upbeat melody around which Sting clearly relishes wrapping his husky pipes. Songs From The Labyrinth
The youth team captain remains hugely upbeat about his sides' chances in the upcoming tournament.
The scenes of destitution and misery qualify the film's upbeat ending. Times, Sunday Times
The tone of the speech was upbeat.
The programme makers have promised that this new series is going to be more upbeat than the one before.
Moving from darkness to light, Gray sings of loss and love, performing equally well with upbeat optimism as he does with sombre heartbreakers.
The news was full of upbeat bibble: shots of the couple smiling, or walking, or walking and smiling. You've never had it so good, says Lord Young. By accident. Before promptly stepping down
Despite his caution, the upbeat assessment from one of the country's most respected economists will be a fillip for homeowners. Times, Sunday Times
Padraig was upbeat when questioned about the jinx and said he was aiming to disprove the theory.
Considering a lot of things seem to be bringing me down mentally just lately, I actually feel quite upbeat today.
The music is a bizarre score of upbeat string numbers, samba tunes, jazz numbers, rock ballads, and every other style thrown together in a peculiar 1980s-esque synthesized sort of way.
Yet far from being too depressed, the upbeat rhythms and musical arrangements give rise to an uplifting single that boasts a terrific chorus in a style reminiscent of Jeff Buckley and that type of songwriter.
Guardian on Arthur C Clarke and the end of upbeat futurology. SF Tidbits for 1/5/10
Investors were also encouraged away from the safety of the greenback by more upbeat views on the global economy. Times, Sunday Times
The upbeat mood swung wildly from the Tories to the Lib Dems as supporters scrutinised the ballot papers for clues.
The terrible weather definitely proves this upbeat band's theory about the British summertime. The Sun
Of course, anything other than a funeral dirge might be a little too upbeat for the game.
The majority of the UK's managers feel pessimistic about economic growth in the year ahead but remain upbeat about their own businesses. Times, Sunday Times
From there, Here Anonymous tows the line of somber moderato, mixing demure numbers like “Bad Connection” and “Goodbye” with more upbeat fare. Buzzine » Eulogies Album Review
All you have to do is stay upbeat. The Sun
It is an upbeat message that is sadly not sustained by the still grim economic reality. Times, Sunday Times
The soundtrack consists of mostly upbeat dance numbers with a few slower selections.
The contestants are generally a more eclectic and appealing group, the judges are upbeat and engaged and have some real chemistry — although it's weird when Randy Jackson becomes the voice of cold truth when his starrier panelists let a flop performance slide. Matt's TV Week in Review
Gritty guitars, straight-ahead rhythms and an aggressive singer make for music that is upbeat enough to get you inspired, but not too intense.
Dealing floors were awash with reports that the bank's management had succeeded in conveying an upbeat assessment of the bank's prospects. Times, Sunday Times
It's got some low keyboard gut rumbling, and the upbeat but somehow down tunes will leave you copacetic.
Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.
Pierce foregoes the druggy melancholy of old - most of the time - and some of it even sounds bright and upbeat.
The mood swing was worrying, but at least it was an upbeat beginning to the day.
However, consumers were more upbeat about their own finances. Times, Sunday Times
The bar and grill may be deep in the basement, but the friendly waiting staff and chilled music maintain an upbeat mood and create a warm atmosphere.
The industry is upbeat about its prospects despite a difficult few years. Times, Sunday Times
And in pensive but upbeat flashbacks woven into the play's time-traveling format, Lonnie's father and mother (Reid and Quander) lovingly tease each other and their children. Theater review of 'Locomotion' at the Kennedy Center Family Theater
The music is cool, full and rich, upbeat pop with nice vocal harmonies.
These girls are articulate, upbeat and unsurprised to hear that the boys are trailing.
His bluntness is softened by a naturally upbeat demeanour and a notable lack of self-importance.
Amidst all the doom-laden nihilism, the last line from Empire of Death not the chirpiest of novels seems surprisingly upbeat. Last lines meme
As one would expect from the combination, it's a mostly upbeat effort with light rhythms and airy melodies.

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