What's on your playlist?

[Sage]

Thank goodness for this thread. It’s going to save hours of recreating playlists I just lost thanks to Apple

 

[storywriter24]

today a mix of everything im inspired the most by music i think i need to cut back on it and wrting some times it makes me hyper or m so my family says they mean well but just dont understand should i quit wrting?

 

[KennyIsArlos]

today a mix of everything im inspired the most by music i think i need to cut back on it and wrting some times it makes me hyper or m so my family says they mean well but just dont understand should i quit wrting?

Everything is good in moderation! If you really enjoy writing, then you should keep at it, but don't let it be your only hobby/activity. Make some time to do another thing you enjoy or something beneficial for you as a person. <3 Sometimes it's tough to find that extra curricular, so good luck in finding it!

 

[KennyIsArlos]

If anybody wants a blast from the past, I made playlists for each main character in my WIP. All of the songs are from 2010 and older, due to it being a period piece. Tell me which one you like the most! If you want, you can also guess the personalities of each character based on their playlist. c:

Kenny’s Playlist

1. “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance
2. “Sending Postcards from a Plane Crash” by Fall Out Boy
3. “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” by Green Day
4. “Fireflies” by Owl City
5. “I Don’t Care” by Fall Out Boy
6. “Toxic Valentine” by All Time Low
7. “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay
8. “Move Along” by All-American Rejects
9. “Inevitable” by Anberlin
10. “Smoothie King” by Bowling for Soup

Shane’s Playlist

1. “All the Small Things” by Blink 182
2. “My First Kiss” by 3OH!3
3. “Thnks fr Th Mmrs” by Fall Out Boy
4. “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem
5. “What’s My Age Again” by Blink 182
6. “I’d Do Anything” by Simple Plan
7. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet
8. “Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty
9. “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake
10. “Without Me” by Eminem

Ally’s Playlist

1. “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarkson
2. “Cloud Nine” by Evanescence
3. “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol
4. “So What” by P!nk
5. “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson
6. “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence
7. “Circle the Drain” by Katy Perry
8. “Potential Breakup Song” by Aly & AJ
9. “I Hate Everything About You” by Three Days Grace
10. “Face Down” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Danielle’s Playlist

1. “Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani
2. “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
3. “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne
4. “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
5. “If I’m James Dean, You’re Audrey Hepburn” by Sleeping with Sirens
6. “If I Were a Boy” by Beyonce
7. “Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne
8. “Umbrella” by Beyonce
9. “Take My Hand” by Simple Plan
10. “Vampires Will Never Hurt You” by My Chemical Romance

Carl’s Playlist

1. “Feel Good Inc” by Gorillaz
2. “What I’ve Done” by Linkin Park
3. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
4. “In the End” by Linkin Park
5. “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Cartlon
6. “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi
7. “Numb” by Linkin Park
8. “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
9. “Diary of Jane” by Breaking Benjamin
10. “You’re Going Down” by Sick Puppies

Ritsu’s Playlist

1. “No Air” by Jordan Sparks & Chris Brown
2. “Irreplaceable” by Beyonce
3. “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
4. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift
5. “Halo” by Beyonce
6. “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie
7. “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis
8. “Secrets” by OneRepublic
9. “Hero” by Superchick
10. “Human” by The Killers

 

[Norsebard]

Ohhhh... I'm gonna have to reveal my age and ignorance here... I know maybe one in six of those artists and practically none of the songs...

All of the songs are from 2010 and older, due to it being a period piece.

2010?! That was yesterday!

I like to compile playlists for my stories, but they somehow always end up featuring songs that I enjoy, not necessarily the folks inhabiting the worlds I've created...


Norsebard

 

[CanadianHunter79]

The first Monday of each month, I do a reading response activity with my eighth graders where I play a song for them and they have to do some literal response, and some connection and find the figurative language etc. I choose all the songs. I've told them up front that the main reason I do this activity is to expose them to what I subjectively identify as "good music". I tell them that when I was in Grade 6, I had a teacher who did that for us, and I never forgot the songs and artists he exposed me to for the first time (Beach Boys, Jim Croce, Ramones, Harry Chapin), so I was hoping to have the same impact on this generation by sharing songs that I love.
Here's some of the songs on my list.

Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
I Don't Wanna Grow Up - The Ramones
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
Matthew - John Denver
My Girl - The Temptations
Moonshadow - Cat Stevens
Sugar Mountain - Neil Young

Pretty heavy on the 1970's, I know. Because it's the best decade of music ever. Full stop.

I'd be interested in song suggestions from this group. If you could pick one song to share with a group of middle school learners: if you could introduce them to a band for the first time, and maybe influence their musical preferences for the rest of their lives, which would you choose, and why?

 

[Sage]

When I was in high school, my freshman English teacher had us analyze several songs. The ones that stuck with me were Don McLean’s “American Pie” & Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” I love it as an assignment for middle schoolers because I feel like I came into high school not really thinking about the depth of what I was reading & especially in lyrics, though I loved to sing.

 

[KennyIsArlos]

Ohhhh... I'm gonna have to reveal my age and ignorance here... I know maybe one in six of those artists and practically none of the songs...




2010?! That was yesterday!

I like to compile playlists for my stories, but they somehow always end up featuring songs that I enjoy, not necessarily the folks inhabiting the worlds I've created...


Norsebard

That’s okay if they’re songs that you enjoy! You’re the omniscient ruler of the characters’ universe, so truth be told, you’re gonna have a better grasp of what song fits the mood better than they do. They might unknowingly be driving towards a haunted town that results in their deaths, so the music might be tense and dark!

And to be fair, I listened to a lot of these songs 10 years ago, because it’s what my generation liked. To each their own! <3

 

[Brightdreamer]

The first Monday of each month, I do a reading response activity with my eighth graders where I play a song for them and they have to do some literal response, and some connection and find the figurative language etc. I choose all the songs. I've told them up front that the main reason I do this activity is to expose them to what I subjectively identify as "good music". I tell them that when I was in Grade 6, I had a teacher who did that for us, and I never forgot the songs and artists he exposed me to for the first time (Beach Boys, Jim Croce, Ramones, Harry Chapin), so I was hoping to have the same impact on this generation by sharing songs that I love.
Here's some of the songs on my list.

Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
I Don't Wanna Grow Up - The Ramones
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
Matthew - John Denver
My Girl - The Temptations
Moonshadow - Cat Stevens
Sugar Mountain - Neil Young

Pretty heavy on the 1970's, I know. Because it's the best decade of music ever. Full stop.

I'd be interested in song suggestions from this group. If you could pick one song to share with a group of middle school learners: if you could introduce them to a band for the first time, and maybe influence their musical preferences for the rest of their lives, which would you choose, and why?

Offhand, I'd add something from Simon and Garfunkel. Some truly iconic work and great harmony, plus some interesting lyrics.

 

[KennyIsArlos]

I'd be interested in song suggestions from this group. If you could pick one song to share with a group of middle school learners: if you could introduce them to a band for the first time, and maybe influence their musical preferences for the rest of their lives, which would you choose, and why?

I'm more than ecstatic to give you a song suggestion, but you may not like it! If I had to choose a song to possibly influence a middle schooler's life, I'd pick Bury the Light by Casey Edwards. It's a 10-minute masterpiece specifically made for Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, detailing the history and emotions of the tragic character known as Vergil, Son of Sparda.

It's a song where, without any context of the lore from the game series, you can understand how Vergil's experiences have shaped who he is: a sad and lonely man who has been through literal and metaphorical Hell, desperate to obtain power the power that he lacked as a child, that could have saved his mother. He clashes with his brother Dante, with both seething hatred for the carefree sibling who received their mother's last words as comfort, and burning envy for the life he would have had, had their fates been switched (or so he says).

The song accomplishes this through the lyrics, sang by the all-talented Victor Borba (who will swap between falsetto and screamo on a dime drop), the emotional buildups that explode with energy during the unforgettable chorus, and definitely not least--the absolutely sick guitar riffs. You don't have to be a musician to keep hitting the repeat button in appreciation.

Sorry for the ramble, I passionately love this song! Casey Edwards has created something truly special for a character that many fans love. If you're interested, music producer Alex Moukala conducted an interview with Casey Edwards on his process for creating Bury the Light. I'd definitely suggest to watch it if you have the time! There's also a complete 1-hour interview, though I only linked the 10-minute shortened one.

 

[CanadianHunter79]

I'm more than ecstatic to give you a song suggestion, but you may not like it! If I had to choose a song to possibly influence a middle schooler's life, I'd pick Bury the Light by Casey Edwards. It's a 10-minute masterpiece specifically made for Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, detailing the history and emotions of the tragic character known as Vergil, Son of Sparda.

It's a song where, without any context of the lore from the game series, you can understand how Vergil's experiences have shaped who he is: a sad and lonely man who has been through literal and metaphorical Hell, desperate to obtain power the power that he lacked as a child, that could have saved his mother. He clashes with his brother Dante, with both seething hatred for the carefree sibling who received their mother's last words as comfort, and burning envy for the life he would have had, had their fates been switched (or so he says).

The song accomplishes this through the lyrics, sang by the all-talented Victor Borba (who will swap between falsetto and screamo on a dime drop), the emotional buildups that explode with energy during the unforgettable chorus, and definitely not least--the absolutely sick guitar riffs. You don't have to be a musician to keep hitting the repeat button in appreciation.

Sorry for the ramble, I passionately love this song! Casey Edwards has created something truly special for a character that many fans love. If you're interested, music producer Alex Moukala conducted an interview with Casey Edwards on his process for creating Bury the Light. I'd definitely suggest to watch it if you have the time! There's also a complete 1-hour interview, though I only linked the 10-minute shortened one.

This is really specific! I wouldn't do this song justice if I tried to share it, but I think I should have you in as a guest teacher to share it. You've clearly got the required passion.
That passion is a key ingredient in my song selections. I know the songs inside and out. I love them. And because I love them I've researched about them and learned all the meanings (intended or otherwise) and interpretations and trivia. I think the main reason why this lesson is successful is because I can't help but contain my passion for the songs I select and want to share.

 

[KennyIsArlos]

This is really specific! I wouldn't do this song justice if I tried to share it, but I think I should have you in as a guest teacher to share it. You've clearly got the required passion.
That passion is a key ingredient in my song selections. I know the songs inside and out. I love them. And because I love them I've researched about them and learned all the meanings (intended or otherwise) and interpretations and trivia. I think the main reason why this lesson is successful is because I can't help but contain my passion for the songs I select and want to share.

Agreed! Passion is a big part of what makes lessons so interesting, in any shape or form. It's sort of like when a mother cooks something for her child, and she tells them that it's made with love. Even professional chefs who don't necessarily put love into each meal they make, have cultivated the recipe with time, effort, appreciation, and passion. Weird tangent, I know, but it makes sense doesn't it?

I always tell people how video editing (my profession) is like writing, because you're telling a story but through a visual medium. Songwriting, with both the lyrics and the melody, is the same thing. Bury the Light isn't just a fantastical way of telling a story because it's a great song, it's a great song because of the amazing story that the song conveys.

 

[LuciusW]

I don't typically listen to music when I write, at least not when I outline, but if I were to put some music to it, I'll choose something to fit the character in who's PoV I find myself in. For my WIP, here's what I've got:

1) Clarence, my MC -- anything Camille Saint-Saëns,

2) Suzanne -- anything Tchaikovsky, and

3) Phillipe -- Therion, Theli (1996).

 

[StuckInFox]

'd be interested in song suggestions from this group. If you could pick one song to share with a group of middle school learners: if you could introduce them to a band for the first time, and maybe influence their musical preferences for the rest of their lives, which would you choose, and why?

Love your song list and the whole concept of your lesson!

My vote: Pixies - Debaser
Mostly because I just the love the song. I think it's loosely based on a film I've never seen and probably has a deeper meaning when you dig into it. But I love it because it's catchy and doesn't make much sense and seems silly. Plus it talks about slicing up eyeballs - even middle graders might be intrigued

 

[Gazzy_]

This is my playlist for Decay atm:

Skyfall -Adele
Little Lion Man -Mumford and Sons
Come a Little Closer -Cage the Elephant
No Surprises -Radiohead
Panic Room -Au/Ra
Burning Pile -Mother Mother
You’re On Your Own Kid -Taylor Swift
Way down We Go -KALEO
Hayloft II -Mother Mother
Atlantis -Seafret
Lovers Rock -Tv Girl
Mary On A Cross -Ghost
All For Us -Labrinth
Revenge -XXXTENTACION
Somebody To Love -Queen
Ho Hey -The Lumineers
As The World Caves In -Matt Maltese

These are mainly songs that remind me of my characters and what they’ve been through, as well as things that will happen

 

[Nastya]

This is my playlist for Decay atm:

Skyfall -Adele
Little Lion Man -Mumford and Sons
Come a Little Closer -Cage the Elephant
No Surprises -Radiohead
Panic Room -Au/Ra
Burning Pile -Mother Mother
You’re On Your Own Kid -Taylor Swift
Way down We Go -KALEO
Hayloft II -Mother Mother
Atlantis -Seafret
Lovers Rock -Tv Girl
Mary On A Cross -Ghost
All For Us -Labrinth
Revenge -XXXTENTACION
Somebody To Love -Queen
Ho Hey -The Lumineers
As The World Caves In -Matt Maltese

These are mainly songs that remind me of my characters and what they’ve been through, as well as things that will happen

As The World Caves In is my entire inspiration for my WiP 🫠

 

[engmajor2005]

My current playlist for my WIP, With Fangs, is as follows:

"Dark All Day" by GUNSHIP (feat. Tim Cappello & Indiana)
"Your Addiction" by Night Club
"Head Down" by Nine Inch Nails
"Creepy Crawler" by Zombie Girl
"We Are Shadows" by Kittie
"A Smaller God" by Darling Violetta
"Vicarious" by TOOL
"Isolated" by Chiasm
"Lilith Immaculate" by Cradle of Filth
"Blood, Tears, Dust" by Lacuna Coil
"The Devil In I" by Slipknot
"Voodoo" by Godsmack
"With Teeth" by Nine Inch Nails

 

[MichelleS]

Everything is good in moderation! If you really enjoy writing, then you should keep at it, but don't let it be your only hobby/activity. Make some time to do another thing you enjoy or something beneficial for you as a person.

This is good advice. I need something besides writing to help me through the times when the writing isn't going well.

As far as music, I don't have an actual writing playlist. I often have Pandora playing something--blues works well for me.

 

[Sage]

My last list in this thread was A Paranormal Bromance 2. Now we'll do book 3. At the very least, this thread saved my soundtracks when Apple lost them all.

A Paranormal BRomance

1. Stand By You - Rachel Platton
2. Wherever I Go - OneRepublic
3. The Light - Sara Bareilles
4. Take Your Time - Sarah and the Sundays
5. Breakeven (Falling to Pieces) - The Script
6. If I Die Young - Naya Rivera (Glee)
7. Full of Grace - Sarah McLachlan
8. Whenever I Call You Friend - Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee)
9. Somethin' Stupid - Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman
10. Black Magic - Little Mix
11. Forget It - Breaking Benjamin
12. Ruin the Friendship - Demi Lovato
13. Monster - Big Data feat. Jamie Lidell
14. All Alright - Fun.
15. The Day and the Time - Shakira
16. Hello Again - Hoobastank
17. Brighter than the Sunshine (live version) - Aqualung
18. Hand on Heart - Olly Murs
19. More than Friends - Jason Mraz feat. Meghan Trainor
20. A Kind of Magic - Queen
21. Follow You - Imagine Dragons
22. Face My Fears - Hikaru Utaka and Skrillex (Kingdom Hearts III)
23. Sick of Losing Soulmates - Nataly Dawn and Sheriffs of Schroedingham
24. Sun is Shining - Axwell & Ingrosso
25. Everyone Will Die - Motion City Soundtrack
26. Prayer for an Innocent Man - Vertical Horizon
27. The Bones - Maren Morris
28. Roll with the Punches - Colony House
29. Maps - Maroon 5
30. Pieces - Hoobastank
31. Open Your Eyes - STRFKR
32. No Plans - Jason Mraz
33. Floating Down the River - Motion City Soundtrack
34. Where You Lead I Will Follow - Carole King

 

[yodelingbee]

moonlight wip [brain is mush right now so this is incomplete]

1. metamodernity by vansire
2. oh no! marina and the diamonds
3. primadonna girl by marina and the diamonds
4. espresso by sabrina carpenter
5. island on the sun by wheezer
6. fly me to the moon by [cover artist who's name i forgot]
7. stand by me by [cover artist who's name i forgot]
8. what a wonderful world by rielle
9. heatwaves by glass animals