Some selections from my current writing playlist…
Stranger in the North – Namewee ft. Leehom Wang (or G.E.M. Tang)
Though I was quite the J-Pop aficionado back in the day, my appreciation eventually grew to cover C-Pop and a bit of K-Pop. Though I haven’t kept up with it much in recent years, this tune caught my attention and it’s become a staple on my playlist. Both versions sound absolutely gorgeous and the official music video is stunning, I highly recommend it.
Run Don’t Walk – K. Michelle
I first heard this song on the overhead at work and every time it came on, I tried to memorize the lyrics so I could look it up later. After a few failed attempts, I finally found it, and it’s been a constant on my playlist ever since. I listen to it as a “theme” of sorts for a romantic pairing I’m refining in my current MS, and it’s been a pretty big help during my editing sessions.
Zombie – Bad Wolves
This new cover of the brilliant Cranberries song is just as awesome and impressive as Disturbed’s recent cover of The Sound of Silence. Obviously, it’s got a different sound than the original – a bit heavier, yet still in the same realm – but the anti-war/violence message it carries is just as powerful and relevant today as it was when the song debuted in 1994. It’s also a fitting tribute to Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of the Cranberries, who passed away earlier this year.
Me and Mine – The Brothers Bright
This song has a folksy sound, but with a dark edge – exactly the way I like it! The line, “I will burn your kingdom down if you try to conquer me and mine,” is so badass, and a great line for an anthem, and really helps get the creativity pumping during writing sessions.
I Am Not Nothing – Beth Crowley
I love Beth Crowley’s original songs (usually inspired by YA literature, also my favorite literature) and this recent one has been a feature on my writing playlist ever since she released it. This song, about asserting identity and worth and starting over, is beautiful and inspiring, and I never skip it when it comes on my shuffle.
All The Kings Men – The Rigs
I’m currently writing/editing a YA fantasy novel, and this song carries the perfect sound for what I’m trying to capture in my writing. Fantasy, with a bit of a dark twist and an edgy sound.
Moonlight Sonata – Hidden Citizens
I’ve recently discovered “epic rock” covers of classical music, and this one is definitely my favorite of the ones I’ve come across thus far. There’s something so inspiring and invigorating about classics being re-imagined in a more epic, pulse-pounding format, and it gives them a new and powerful sound. Just right for when I’m trying to write out action scenes.
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