tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3004281892645453799..comments2024-03-28T23:05:51.705-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Words and MusicJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56277070005312736222015-04-16T10:00:28.694-04:002015-04-16T10:00:28.694-04:00How did I miss this? All day yesterday I was at th...How did I miss this? All day yesterday I was at the Cincinnati Flower Show, volunteering in the Children's Pavilion. Guess I forgot to check in. <br /><br />So funny, that none of the Reds can listen to music while writing. The only kind I listen to is carefully curated instrumental stuff that is 1) quick-paced, and 2) mostly repetitious. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80220644625784356412015-04-15T16:47:55.764-04:002015-04-15T16:47:55.764-04:00Oh, Hank. Me too. No music. Just me, my mac, and c...Oh, Hank. Me too. No music. Just me, my mac, and chopstick with the dragon tattoo.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13285362730556735932015-04-15T15:50:26.691-04:002015-04-15T15:50:26.691-04:00Oh. Just saw Julia's comment about the woman w...Oh. Just saw Julia's comment about the woman who spent 5 years making the map and never wrote the book. Okay, I get it! Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41722244259695869432015-04-15T15:48:32.059-04:002015-04-15T15:48:32.059-04:00Hey, wait! What's obsessive-wrong about making...Hey, wait! What's obsessive-wrong about making maps? I even put mine on my website, since the publisher didn't have money in the art budget to put them in the books, and readers seem to like them. I have a map of the Orchard, where Fresca's mother lives, and floorplan sketches of her house, Erin's cabin, and in my Seattle series, Pepper's shop and loft. Happily, maps of Seattle already exist, and they hang on the inside of my office door....<br /><br />But while I know my characters's favorite music, I, too, can't listen while I write. Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2988206254156845612015-04-15T14:23:36.309-04:002015-04-15T14:23:36.309-04:00I can listen to music when I'm just thinking a...I can listen to music when I'm just thinking about my characters or my story, and I find it inspiring. My main character's ex-boyfriend is a rock critic, so she's got that point of reference. But I get too distracted listening to music when I'm writing. The lyrics get stuck in my head and distract me!vkazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045147173117550934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78727839733613427632015-04-15T13:59:44.574-04:002015-04-15T13:59:44.574-04:00I can have old TV shows on and totally tune them o...I can have old TV shows on and totally tune them out while reading or writing (not that I am a writer ;-) _ but if music is playing I end up paying more attention to that.<br /><br />I used to have a very long commute. On my way out one of my co-workers would often sing very softly, in his best Elmer Fudd voice - "dwivin' in my car, turn on the wadio…." So that's what would be in my head for 70 miles.Grandma Cootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709540756822695170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80143594668834790822015-04-15T11:51:10.602-04:002015-04-15T11:51:10.602-04:00Has anybody here tried BookTrack? Service that cre...Has anybody here tried BookTrack? Service that creates a playlist for a story. I keep getting spam emails. Never tried it though.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34248759129994312932015-04-15T11:44:43.747-04:002015-04-15T11:44:43.747-04:00I often wish that I could listen to music while I ...I often wish that I could listen to music while I read, but I just can't. Hank, I noticed that you included needing silence for reading as well as for writing, and I'm right there with you. And, I require a music-free zone when I write, too. I'm just too easily distracted by the music and wanting to sing along with well-known songs. Joan, lucky you, that you are able to incorporate music into your activities without it overshadowing what you're doing. Same for you, Mary Sutton and FChurch. I envy you three. <br /><br />I do enjoy knowing soundtracks for a character or book or an author's soundtrack while writing it. Debs, would you be willing to share your playlist for The Sound of Broken Glass (one of my favorite book titles ever)? Oh, and I love references to songs or performers in books, like Julia's Dave Matthews. Lucy, what an interesting tattoo that young man had, and I'm so glad you asked him about it. And, it's interesting that most of you say you can work at airports or other busy places, but not music. I've been able to read in busy places, too. I guess that there's something personal in music that demands my attention, while in airports, it's more like white background noise.<br /><br />Rhys, I was intrigued by your grandson's experiment in the math classroom. What a clever study. I might pass that idea along to some of my English teacher friends. Susan, how cool that you are friends with the "Let It Go" composers. Hallie, thanks for the Taylor Swift earworm that will be with me today now. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23182319863556061002015-04-15T11:17:26.530-04:002015-04-15T11:17:26.530-04:00What's really funny is that not only can I wri...What's really funny is that not only can I write in cafes and coffee shops, but if they are playing music it doesn't bother me. I quite like it. But if I play it while writing at home, my brain totally freezes.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17791184684347187692015-04-15T11:08:05.582-04:002015-04-15T11:08:05.582-04:00Once, though, I "had" to work on the boo...Once, though, I "had" to work on the book when we were at Tanglewood. Jonathan went to the concert while I sat at a picnic table with my laptop. It was Beethoven's sixth, I think--and I was typing like crazy! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33227756882763310302015-04-15T10:48:06.544-04:002015-04-15T10:48:06.544-04:00In my "Whimsey," Willie Nelson's mus...In my "Whimsey," Willie Nelson's music is fairly prominent because my protagonist loves his music. And, he makes an appearance. As much as I love music especially Willie! I cannot listen to music while I'm writing - or reading. I can tune out the world around me entirely too well says Don Barley, but music can find a way to sneak into my brainKaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20210937157045445102015-04-15T10:24:24.654-04:002015-04-15T10:24:24.654-04:00I can write anywhere, but prefer to be in a quiet ...I can write anywhere, but prefer to be in a quiet room with a 90s pop station playing. I went to high school in the 90s, so I know most of the songs, but by and large my choice listening music is country (Hemingway's Whiskey is one of my favorite songs). Put Kenny on while I'm writing, though, and I can't think to save my life. I have no idea why is has to be 90s pop to write by, but it's the only thing that works. Strange, right?<br /><br />Soundtracks for books: the summer I wrote the first draft of Front Page Fatality, I must've listened to Kenny Chesney's Greatest Hits v.II 768 million times (just not while I was writing). Any song from that album, but especially "Be As You Are," takes me right back to that summer.<br /><br />Fun discussion today!LynDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399945394854595567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19821252835460378492015-04-15T09:49:36.334-04:002015-04-15T09:49:36.334-04:00My brain must run parallel to Mary's. I often ...My brain must run parallel to Mary's. I often put music on, when I write. Sadly, it becomes white noise, though, because when I'm in the zone, a whole album (remember when music came on those weird round, flat discs?)can go by and I never notice. <br /><br />And I think I'll be looking up some new-to-me music, thanks to this blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71307502808136076452015-04-15T09:48:57.786-04:002015-04-15T09:48:57.786-04:00Kathy Lynn,
I once met a young woman who was goin...Kathy Lynn,<br /><br />I once met a young woman who was going to write a book JUST as soon as she had the map of her imaginary town and its environs finished. When I spoke to her, she'd been working on the map for five years...<br /><br />I suspect your mapmaking is a lot more quick and practical than that!<br /><br />And yes, everyone should give Bill Deasy a listen.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27369953665279431552015-04-15T09:45:14.577-04:002015-04-15T09:45:14.577-04:00I am so impressed by anyone who can listen to musi...I am so impressed by anyone who can listen to music with words while writing. I need either silence or words without music - I often listen to the classical station in LA, but mostly I listen to Miles Davis' "Ascenseur Pour l'Echafaud." As I write this I realize that I have been listening to this same CD while I write for 25 years. I never get tired of it and it helps me stay in the writing trance.<br /><br />And to follow up on Jayne's comment, I love discovering new music through fiction. I recently discovered Art Pepper (specifically the widow's collection) through Michael Connelly and now I'm addicted. I'm now off to discover Bill Deasy!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15354719566758459929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51548601959854234482015-04-15T09:37:06.106-04:002015-04-15T09:37:06.106-04:00Sorry, this isn't about writing and music, it&...Sorry, this isn't about writing and music, it's about being grateful to Julia for the gift of Bill Deasy. He is a treasure, and I discovered him through "Russ". Now he's on my Miller's Kill playlist. This was a fun blog read!!!jayne m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06920522989830590840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77895482176459526772015-04-15T09:31:22.995-04:002015-04-15T09:31:22.995-04:00I must have a weird brain. I love music - but it n...I must have a weird brain. I love music - but it never interferes with what I'm doing. Reading or writing. If I'm really into a book, it's white background noise. If I need inspiration for a scene or a character, music to the rescue. I've used the soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean for countless action scenes. I recently wrote a shorter work where when I wanted to get in the head of the narrator, I listened to Fall Out Boy.<br /><br />Once I get in the zone, the words of the music fall away and all I'm left with his the psychic energy.<br /><br />Maybe this is why I am not overly prone to ear worms. I get them, but not often and they usually don't last a long time.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58551990875220160832015-04-15T09:12:24.104-04:002015-04-15T09:12:24.104-04:00I can't listen to music when reading or writin...I can't listen to music when reading or writing. For me, music is so very powerful and I find that I need to pay attention. <br /><br />But I do pay attention to music when it is referenced in books I read. I remember reading A Fountain Filled with Blood and making that Dave Matthews connection later in the book. Many of my favorite authors do things like this and it can be very effective. <br /><br />I did once use a Rosanne Cash song quote to begin a review (Louise Penny's The Long Way Home). I found it a very convenient way to express what I felt from the book before delving into why.<br /><br /><br />Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40263299443659378342015-04-15T09:08:16.290-04:002015-04-15T09:08:16.290-04:00Add me to the needs-silence-while-writing group. S...Add me to the needs-silence-while-writing group. Side note: this is much easier to achieve now that I have to wear hearing aids. Just pop those puppies out and it's instant quiet! <br /><br />But Julia--what's obsessive about making maps? Now those I really couldn't do without for a WIP. Floorplans, either.<br /><br />Kathy/KaitlynKathy Lynn Emersonhttp://www.kathylynnemerson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50649537301040697272015-04-15T08:59:50.093-04:002015-04-15T08:59:50.093-04:00Wow. I can't listen to music while I write, ei...Wow. I can't listen to music while I write, either. And now I'm not writing because I'm listening to Paul Simon's "Rewrite" which I don't think I've ever heard before. Love it, but there's this WIP waiting... ;^)Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14177911551996102852015-04-15T08:56:15.251-04:002015-04-15T08:56:15.251-04:00I am absolutely not a fan of silence . . . I can r...I am absolutely not a fan of silence . . . I can read [or do anything else] while music is playing. Of course, I am particular about the music, classical is good, opera is not and neither is rock. My preferred go-to music is Il Divo or Jackie Evancho or Julie London . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com