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Writing and Music
Anybody else out there put on the headphones and listen to music when they write? Sometimes I write in silence, but oftentimes I like to kick out the jams when I’m typing away. I guess it depends on the flow. Anyway, sometimes I try and match the music with the theme of the scene I’m writing, other times I just have the music on to keep me motivated. Depends on the mood, and all that. Anyway, this is what I’ve been listening to lately while I write:
Brothers in Arms, Fury Road soundtrack (freaking epic!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-kvudqE4RE
Sisters of Mercy, Temple of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evu3I0ZoERc
Ennio Morricone, On Earth As It Is In Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqVUw9Ngm4c
Angelo Badalamenti, Twin Peaks theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXrjMaVoTy0
Billy Idol, Prodigal Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnxitvSKBwE
Steve Earle, Copperhead Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
Led Zeppelin, Kashmir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzVJPgCn-Z8
The Eagles, Journey of the Sorcerer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjd_sZcMYw
Lady Gaga, Poker Face (yes, yes, I know): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bESGLojNYSo
Ministry, Worm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vSAPId4IiM
Anyway, that’s just a sample of what I’ve been cycling through while I write. Anybody else? Any thoughts?
Bye for now.
6 Comments on “Writing and Music”
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I often do the same. I seem to have a much more creative flow when I write while listening to music and it has a profound effect on what I do end up writing. I listen to absolutely anything and everything! Lol…
Love music while I write – it takes me to my own world of creativity – love your picks!!
Thank you! What do you listen to?
Everything depending on my mood lol – I love it all from a little Metallica to Fitz and the Tantrums to Lady Gaga (haha) to country to Christian 😊
Can’t read my pokerface…
I sort of always have music playing, usually within the domain of rap. Nice selection though. I do enjoy instrumentals/themes when I’m about to compose super seriously!