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
I won't lie I ever expected to see rammstein in the list. A nice mix of styles is always a good choice and I to like sneaking in a heavy track or 3 while zoning out with a play list.
Hahaha, very much the same in my house too! It's either too heavy, too fast, depressing or weird. It's not my fault I wanna listen to a video game soundtrack from 1987, its awesome! And then yes some Metallica followed by lady gaga then Bach. I like to be challenged. Ive also been banned from playing any Tori Amos! She's depressing and weird. I don't get women sometimes, really I don't.