Have you ever noticed how songs seem to always be about the same things? There are exceptions, of course--there's only one Thrift Shop or Red Solo Cup--but for the most part, songs are written along the same basic lines. I do not have a problem with this. Generally, what popular music lacks in creativity it makes up… Continue reading Song Messages That Need to Stop
Tag: music
Depressing musical interlude! :D
Hello, good people of the blogosphere! Today I am absurdly tired from staying up too late writing my blog post last night, and I have spent most of the day in a hilarious haze (in case you haven't figured it out, most of my posts are written at least a day in advance, so I'm… Continue reading Depressing musical interlude! :D
Epic Poetry & Music
Once upon a time, almost all stories were told in ballad form. That was because songs are easier to remember than regular stories are, and back before we could write shit down, being able to remember things was pretty freaking important. Most of the earliest stories we have on record were originally sung, including the… Continue reading Epic Poetry & Music
Writing Habits
Hey, kids. I have a question. I want to know if I'm alone in this: Do you make playlists for your characters? I mean, I know that lots of people have playlists for specific stories, and almost everyone listens to music of some sort while they're writing (let me know if you don't!), but how… Continue reading Writing Habits
M.M. Jordahl 