What do you listen to?

[Scribble]

Some old 80's music by the Smiths, great songwriting. The first concert I went to on my own, at about 13. We weren't allowed to go, but we couldn't miss it. I was grounded for some time, but worth it

 

[Jtn46]

I listen to post-hardcore, some metal, metalcore, pop punk. A lot of stuff. When I'm writing I'll listen to a lot of instrumental OSTs on Pandora.

 

[SeverinR]

Found this creepy little song:

Come, Little Children - YouTube

(can't get it to display in post.)

 

[Myth Stalker]

I love Death Metal. it can be savage and brutal as well as ridiculously complex. Examples Six feet Under, Dying Fetus and Bloodbath. And then there's Opeth and Reciprocal.

 

[Aidan of the tavern]

Now who recognises this ?

 

[Nihal]

Sometimes I stumble upon something I've long forgotten.

 

[Quillstine]

I go to pandora and let the music wizards decide what I should listen to. Mostly it is classical, indie or singer/songwriter. Occasionally I go for movie soundtracks. When I start to right, I don't really pay attention to what is playing, so long as there is background noise!

Here is a question for you all...do you find what you are listening to effects how you write?

 

[FatCat]

A lot of metal fans here, maybe this isn't the most modern metal but I dig it, hope you guys do as well.

 

[Svrtnsse]

Being a bit cultured tonight:

 

[Scribble]

Digging some arabic music tonight:

 

[Svrtnsse]

This reminds me:

Moshic is an Israeli DJ playing progressive house. The above "video" is a mix set of about 70 minutes. It's all modern electronic dance music, but the selection is such that it has a very middle-east/arab feel to it.
If you have even a mild or lukewarm interest in dance music, it's well worth checking out.

 

[Dawn Marshallsay]

Seems to be in all the adverts and films at the moment, but I was introduced to him when I was still at school: Ludovico Einaudi. His Nightbook album is so atmospheric! Great background music because it's all instrumental, and great for writing dark scenes in the woods ...

 

[Svrtnsse]

I was going to listen to The Birthday Massacre today, but then it was pointed out that it was December 1st and I had to listen to Christmas music or it would upset the order of things.

Here goes:

 

[UnknownCause]

BRUNUHVILLE BRUNUHVILLE BRUNUHVILLE!

Or some song I found that helps me write a certain scene

 

[Svrtnsse]

On the surface, the music of this Norwegian singer sounds pretty much like your average everyday chart pop. But, if you pay attention you'll notice that her lyrics often take a turn towards the darker, more twisted, sides of things.

 

[Svrtnsse]

Me again. I'm having a good day at work (actually, for reals actual serious - super cereal) and then this track pops up:

This is piece of music for epic and heroic deeds of valor, faith and justice - and all that.

Good mood: ON

 

[Svrtnsse]

More awesome electronic pop music:

 

[Svrtnsse]

...and now for something completely different.

Okay then, I admit, it's another electronic misdeed. Still, it's pretty cool - at least for a while.

 

[SeverinR]

for the season,
My favorite harpies:
SANTA BABY (Harp Twins) Camille and Kennerly, Harp Duet - YouTube

They wear hats that ay nice,
I think one should be naughty, maybe thats just wishful thinking.

 

[JRFLynn]

Generally, I love most things except rap and death metal.

Here's of a few of my fav artists I listen to when writing:

The Birthday Massacre
Armin Van Buuren
The Moon & the Night Spirit
Mind.in.a.box
Corvus Corax
Estampie
Two Steps From Hell
The Chieftains
Razed in Black
Theatre of Tragedy
Sirenia
Apocalyptica
Annwn
Arcana

*Basically, anything with a synthetic/folk/soundtrack sound that "takes me there".