tnt: feeling groovy.

[azuire]

Congratulations to draigwen for sweeping the contest! :D

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I came across one of my old pieces which I wrote to Bach's Little Fugue in G Minor (Organ). I'm not usually inspired by music, because if it has words, it gets in the way of my writing. But occasionally there are songs that can inspire me, or help me with the process. My current obsession is with Death Cab for Cutie, I really want to write something set to "What Sarah Said".

Is music useful or hindering to you? Have you written pieces that are enhanced with music accompanying them? Share away!

Comments

[so_wordy]

Hey Zurie, can we read it? =3

I'm always inspired by music. It's my other release vaulve besides writing and I find I have certain cds for different moods.

Sometimes I'll create a playlist for a character or story. This can be hard though, because the lyrics and music itself has to line up.

I am very picky. :P

Recently I downloaded two cds: Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns and Florence + the Machine's Lungs. Oh. My. God.

LP's album (which has drawn cries of protest from fans) is simply amazing. It's a concept album about nuclear warfare. There are quotes laid over music (the Bhagvad Gita, Martin Luther King Jr., J. Robert Oppenheimer, and another I can't remember right now). It's the type of cd you need to listen to start to finish, in order (no shuffle, please). It really reminds me of the score from a broadway play the way it manipulates my emotions--and I mean that in the best possible way!

Secondly - "Lungs" - I discovered Florence + the Machines during her performance at MTV's VMAs (UK singer). Her voice IS her instrument. She's one of those people who can emote in tone, not only lyrics. Her instrumentation serves to strengthen the messages of her songs and her voice. Plus, her single (Dog Days are Over), totally hooked me. Who names a song that (a past writing prompt, no less!). I was HOOKED.

*Pimps*


I plan on writing a piece to LP's new cd. When I do, I'll definitely link you guys to it! :)

[azuire]

You've already read it ;)

Send me some youtube links! That sounds absolutely fascinating. I need more of sound-quality in music to write (which the pipe organ has in SPADES and so do the bagpipes), it's quite hard to find outside of alternative-ish rock.

[so_wordy]

Florence + the Machine - Dog Days Are Over - This is her single off the album. Pure gold. (sorry for the advertisement =/)

My other favorite is Drumming Song.

Also, this - My Boy Builds Coffins.

I wish I could just send you the entire album. It's called Lungs and is, bloody brilliant.

Linkin Park (A Thousand Suns) needs to be listened straight on through. If I find an extended link, I'll be sure the send it on over.

Let me know what you think! :)