MUSIC: Writing music

Music to type by...

I generally write in silence — or as close to that state as feasible when sharing a house with other people, one of whom is a teenager and very into his own (occasionally) lamentable choice in music. But once in a while I need musical background sound to keep the shouty section of the brain occupied while the worker bee part makes shit up and types it out.

Usually this is classical or soundtrack — so the lyrics don’t distract me — but sometimes songs with words make it through. Generally they’re strong on atmosphere and a little hypnotic: I’ll often just put one on repeat for forty minutes, sink into the mood, and let that come out of my fingers on the laptop.

These are some of my current listens… I don’t promise they’ll have you dancing around the kitchen, but you might find something you like.

Alvvays — Ones Who Love You (Live on KEXP)

Cry — Cigarettes After Sex

SALES — getting it on

Grand Corps Malade & Camille Lellouche “MAIS JE T'AIME”

Ashley Chambliss — A Little More Of You

Rammstein — Was Ich Liebe