What music do you listen to for inspiration?

Nathrad Sheare · Post by **Nathrad Sheare** » 16 Oct 2014, 03:11

I was inspired with an entire novel by a listening of Dvorak's complete Ninth Symphony, "From the New World."

rssllue · Post by **rssllue** » 16 Oct 2014, 03:35

A lot of classical music. Mozart has always inspired me, but just about any of the classic, baroque, and romantic composers give me some great inspiration!

John Macgregor · Post by **John Macgregor** » 16 Oct 2014, 12:12

I have around 8000 songs on my computer in all genera. Usually, I put on hard rock often interspersed with classical and opera but occasionally I just throw it into random play. Apart from the fact I like these kinds of music, I don't really listen to it. I play this music as it helps me to avoid external interruptions. Playing it loud is my signal that says to others "don't bug me." This lets me get along with my work.

JennaNicole · Post by **JennaNicole** » 16 Oct 2014, 12:41

Twenty One Pilots. Mostly songs from their new album (vessel) but I love things from regional at best, also!

WinterCandyMints · Post by **WinterCandyMints** » 17 Oct 2014, 21:52

It seems lke I usually listen to sad music. I'm just really into sad scenes for some reason.

simplypochi23 · Post by **simplypochi23** » 18 Oct 2014, 02:21

Christian contemporary music, I would say. All the lyrics and everything, they just reflect all my thoughts

Nathrad Sheare · Post by **Nathrad Sheare** » 18 Oct 2014, 04:08

WinterCandyMints:

I'm really into the sad parts of my own works, too. I love listening to sad music for an atmosphere that I can transfer from my imagination to the page. Choir, organ, and, especially, opera are the best for me in that respect.

WinterCandyMints · Post by **WinterCandyMints** » 19 Oct 2014, 20:43

It's usually sad. Sad scenes are kind of my favorite.

IffixYSantaph · Post by **IffixYSantaph** » 19 Oct 2014, 22:00

I write middle-grade science-fantasy. The most difficult scenes to write, I've found, are the fight scenes. For this reason, when I'm working through those sections, I generally listen to Epic Music for Writing on Youtube. And I've found the group 2 Steps from Hell (not nearly as aggressive as it sounds) to be quite good at sparking my imagination for action scenes.