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GuerreStellari Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 1/28/04 5:21am Subject: Mood Music for Writers
	Has this been discussed before? I was cruising through the boards, and I found the over-30's talking about this. What music do you listen to when writing Star Wars fan fiction? What helps you get in the mood for a lightsaber duel or a mushy Han-Leia scene? I will now answer my own question: For lightsaber duels, battles, and other violent/scary/action-packed scenes I use: angry techno, OutKast, The Roots (angry Roots), and, of course, Duel of the Fates. (YES! I admit it!) For moody/mushy/angsty/drama scenes where people cry and hug and brood I use: Rufus Wainwright, Radiohead, Nick Drake, Rachmaninoff. For just general mood in those Bail Organa political scenes that have intrigue but not much OOMPH I use: Adriano Celentano. I don't know why, but he helps. And now... What do YOU use? P.S. Lock me if this has already been discussed to death.
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AERYN_SUN Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 1/28/04 6:03am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	For me, it used to be that I'd listen to strictly SW music, (my soundtracks) but now, I have realized, anything that pretty much carries a strong beat and tempo works for me. ~aeryn -----signature----- my livejournal - http://obisgirl.livejournal.com Realm of Attatchment (Obidala and Sabewan Thread) - http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=27453838&brd=10304&start=27455097
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PadmeLeiaJaina Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 6:33am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	I can't listen to anything w/ lyrics - they make it so I can't concentrate. I prefer instrumental soundtracks or classical music. -----signature----- My STAR WARS Fan Site! http://www.freewebs.com/padmeleiajaina/ Visit me on Livejournal! http://rkc-erika.livejournal.com/
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LaYa_ Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 1/28/04 6:45am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	Usually I listen SW soundtracks, or LoTR soundtracks or even Alias Soundtrack ( ) . I can't listen songs with lyrics because I can't concentrate, listening them. -----signature----- The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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Darth_Tim Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 7:24am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	Apocalyptica's Inquisition Symphony: Heavy metal songs and a few original compositions done by four cellos, and ONLY four cellos. There's a little of everything in there, from beautiful and sensual to hard and heavy. -Tim -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/12765057/p1 New, improved DOTF - "Yeah, it's got a Hemi" August 13...The Action Guy gets hitched... aka Darth Lothi's Unrelated Younger Opposite Twin
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obi_ew Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 7:27am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	Have to have Linkin Park blaring as I write! -----signature----- In Loving Memory Of CC Price of Courage- Obi/Whie/Luke- http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/20124958/?37 Updated 4/20 Finally!!
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Bobbacca Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 1/28/04 7:30am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers - Date Edited: 1/28/04 7:33am (1 edits total) Edited By: Bobbacca
	For battles I tend to listen to hard rock music, especially Coheed & Cambria, Vox Humana, and The Mars Volta. Most other scenes though, I'll listen to anything while I'm writing. Also, I have a "soundtrack" to my fics that lists a song to go with each chapter. The relation between the song and the chapter can be in the lyrics, the mood of the music, or even the title of the song. Usually though, I try to find a song that relates to the chapter in as many of those ways as possible. -----signature----- It's not wise to upset a wookiee www.myspace.com/wizardrockda Evac: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=14349100&start=14583586 Seeker of Constructive Critiscism
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DarthIshtar Title: Former CR Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 1/28/04 7:35am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	When writing battles, I like beethoven piano sonatas or rachmaninoff concertos--anything with a tormented, tumultuous undertone. For most of my writing, I don't need music, but I often have hymns on the stereo while writing. Yesterday, i did a big duel scene while listening to the Pilgrim's Hymn. -----signature----- "I feel like a more down-to-earth Pink 5 when I'm writing Leah. Same attitude, less lip gloss." ~Me on how to get in the right mindset for Twilight fanfic.
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TKeira_Lea Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 8:26am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	I tend to identify certain songs that make me experience that I want my readers or characters to feel at a specifice point in the story and I catalogue those songs. Since I have a detailed outline I just add them to the comments section and when the time comes to write a part I pull up the songs that I noted. Other songs tend to wind as a theme throughout my writing of a story which can take upwards of 6 months, and I keep those handy for the car rides to get the creative juices flowing. I have found that My Immortal by Evanescance seems to strike a cord with the story I am writing currently, whereas Enrique Inglesia's Hero drove most of my first full length fic. Of course parts of the LOTR and SW soundtracks always work well for battle scenes, and some of the more woeful and romantic tracks of those albums are great for the reflective scenes. And for some reason Dido always raises my angst level. -----signature----- http://www.lominalecantina.com Do you ever talk to yourself? Worry when you answer back. current fanfic ~ Return to Bolis Island http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29571370/p1/?19
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MariahJade2 Title: Former Fan Fiction Archive Editor Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 1/28/04 8:52am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	Well with kids, I'm often forced to write with the sound of Playstation games in the background. It's done worlds for my concentration abilities. But when I can listen to music, I tend to stick to classical works or the Star Wars sound tracks. Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Mahler, most often. -----signature----- Have a question or suggestion for the Archive? Ask the NEWBS! Thank you Phillies! World Series Champs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CI39brXvw "Why can't us" Best line of 2008
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InyriForge Registered: Jan '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 9:46am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	I have certain songs I listen to when I write about different characters or pairings. I tend to put a playlist together of my mp3's before starting to work on a post, that way I can hear different songs and play with different characters. For romance stuff, I have a different list, some songs that I relate to the characters and some that just give me that happy gooey feeling. I am a big fan of "I'll Be" "Because you loved me" and "Breathe" when writing romance scenes at the moment. Sometimes I just loop one or two songs over and over and over... ~Inyri -----signature----- Good things can come from Kessel. "Impossible is what Rogue Squadron does best." Yrie, Handmaiden of the Crest. 99% of the time, I'm just playin' Twin to Lucid_Lady
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AlrikFassbauer Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 1/28/04 11:08am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	Depends on what I want to write. -----signature----- "May the Enya equivalent of the Force be with you." (Uncle Darthvyd)
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Darth_Tim Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 11:46am Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers - Date Edited: 1/28/04 11:48am (1 edits total) Edited By: Darth_Tim
	A few selections from my library for battle scenes: Arena battle theme from AOTC, any of the battle-related OT soundtrack selections, (especially ROTJ) and of course, "Duel of the Fates" "Disposable Heroes" and "Creeping Death" - Metallica "Die With Your Boots On" - Iron Maiden "M.B." and "Inquisition Symphony" - Apocalyptica "The Funeral" and "Iced Earth" -Iced Earth "Hordes of Locusts" - Joe Satriani "Symptom of the Universe" - Black Sabbath; Sepultura's cover works well too. "Fireball" and "Highway Star" -Deep Purple "Whole Lotta Love," "Achilles' Last Stand," and "Trampled Underfoot" - Led Zeppelin "The Sails of Charon" - Scorpions "Anthem" and "2112 Overture" - Rush -Tim -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/12765057/p1 New, improved DOTF - "Yeah, it's got a Hemi" August 13...The Action Guy gets hitched... aka Darth Lothi's Unrelated Younger Opposite Twin
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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 1/28/04 12:47pm Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	I listen to a lot of different music depending on what characters I happen to be writing at that moment in time. I can’t really listen to the songs without lyrics. I don’t know why, just doesn’t work for me. Plus as I write the stuff I’m usually singing along with the song… maybe it’s a subconscious thing that I have to be able to sing along with the song for it to give me a push to write. lol. Romance: Just to See You Smile, It’s Your Love, or Let’s Make Love – Tim McGraw for J/J. It just gets me in the state of mind that I need for their relationship. Tim and Faith’s relationship really gets me to think of J&J. I Lost It, Fall In Love, She’s Got It All, or You Had Me From Hello – Kenny Chesney for H/L. Not a Day Goes By, or I’m Already There – Lonestar for L/M. I’ve tried to listen to other songs while writing Luke and Mara and it just doesn’t work. So I always end up listening to these two songs. Angsty: Here Without You – 3 Doors Down Bloody Valentine (I’m not sure if that’s what it’s called) – Good Charlette These two just make me so sad so it’s easier for me to write a sad piece. Action Anything Eminem usually gets me into that mindset; I’m pissed at everything so I make some cool/bad things happen.
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Laine_Snowtrekker Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 1/28/04 12:50pm Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	I listen to whatever's on the radio or my stereo when I'm writing. And when I'm writing in class, it's usually silence or the sound of my friends talking. -----signature----- Stealth and subtlety work well, but for making lasting impressions, a blaster does just fine. -Han Room full of gold and jewels, and Dr. Daniel Jackson finds the one book. -Cam Palso's #1 Fan JO: RS1, Admiral, SC Fanfics are linked to in my bio
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 1/28/04 12:52pm Subject: RE: Mood Music for Writers
	I used to listen to Backstreet Boys for my shorter stories. My only long one - I can't listen to anything otherwise I end up listening to the music and not writing... -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 11/2/09 jedidas3's Master Merlin - Diplomatic Immunity - http://boards.theforce.net/nswff/b10808/30459852
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