When you write, do you write listening to music or in silence? And if to music, to what kind of music?
I'm asking, because I found that listening to mood-setting music helps me a lot. The majority of Siblings: Horses' Move, which takes part among the druids, was written to Enya, Clannad and Simon & Garfunkel's 'Scarborough Fair'. A scene where Imoen considers how she'll kill Sarevok, and then breaks into his house, was written to 'Goldeneye'.
And the Gladiator Waltz from 'Gladiator' is great for writing fight scenes.
So, I'm curious if/what kind of music you're listening to as you write?
Music Inspirations
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Guest_Ananke_*
, Jul 08 2007 05:59 AM
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#2 Guest_Clight_*
Posted 08 July 2007 - 08:34 AM
It doesn't often seem that I find the right kind of music to fit a mood while writing, but if I do I tend to use it. I even do that while reading, actually, and more often too. Sometimes I like to listen to the music of a part in the BG series that I'm trying to write about; I might also use game music at other times in reading or writing something completely unrelated. The most common situation is when reading or writing an action scene - some music like that is probably going to play in my head anyway, so I might as well listen to it. Another situation, whic I've really only been encountering in reading, is with some epic end scene, something really significant happening after a long story, or something really sad or such (examples here would be spoilers). The Fortress of Regrets in Planescape: Torment has great music for this kind of thing for itself, and I've even had it work at the background of some other stories.
#3 Guest_CrazeeFfan_*
Posted 08 July 2007 - 01:14 PM
Heh heh, I always end up singing along to the music, and not concentrating on what I'm writing if I listen to music, so it's a no-go from me.
I don't own any music without lyrics, but I think I'd still be humming along too much to be focusing on my writing. Sometimes, however, I'll listen to a song, and think, "Gosh! That's inpired me to write in a certain way a certain part of my story!"
I agree with Clight that sometimes I'll listen to some of the music from the BG games, but I know them so well that I end up humming along. Man, I'm easily disracted...
I don't own any music without lyrics, but I think I'd still be humming along too much to be focusing on my writing. Sometimes, however, I'll listen to a song, and think, "Gosh! That's inpired me to write in a certain way a certain part of my story!"
I agree with Clight that sometimes I'll listen to some of the music from the BG games, but I know them so well that I end up humming along. Man, I'm easily disracted...
#4 Guest_Kelarin_*
Posted 09 July 2007 - 02:32 AM
I sometime listen to music, sometimes no. I don't really have a specific, just set the music to go while I write (usually actually just let it continue to run when I start writing). Occasionally set a specific thing on to write, but it's a very rare occurrence.
#5 Guest_Silver_*
Posted 11 July 2007 - 02:43 PM
I actually write best when I'm listening to music. It doesn't really matter what - music is music really - although I do have a personal preference for anything by Queen.
I also have 'theme songs' for particular characters, pairings and scenes. If I get stuck, listening to certain songs often helps in unblocking my mind.
And of course it goes without saying that I'm always picking up new ideas from songs.
I also have 'theme songs' for particular characters, pairings and scenes. If I get stuck, listening to certain songs often helps in unblocking my mind.
And of course it goes without saying that I'm always picking up new ideas from songs.
#6 Guest_Dadri_*
Posted 29 August 2007 - 04:09 AM
Bhaal has a few songs that make me think of him.
Try this out.
1: When You're Evil:
http://profile.myspa...ndID=1000422590
2: The Man Upstairs:
http://profile.myspa...endID=148669174
3: Almost Human
http://profile.myspa...iendID=44121354
I can't get a link to this other one, but Drowning Pool did a song called Bodies that is particularly how I think of him when he's on a roll.
Try this out.
1: When You're Evil:
http://profile.myspa...ndID=1000422590
2: The Man Upstairs:
http://profile.myspa...endID=148669174
3: Almost Human
http://profile.myspa...iendID=44121354
I can't get a link to this other one, but Drowning Pool did a song called Bodies that is particularly how I think of him when he's on a roll.
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