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Writing Music

7/11/2014

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This isn't a post about writing actual music. This is a post about the most KICKASS! music to listen to while writing.

Because I'm a cultured motherfucker, I listen to classical music when I write. I find music with words to be distracting when trying to craft my own. And, I'll wager anyone that's not moved to write some inspired prose while Chopin's Etudes settle into their bones doesn't have the soul to write inspired prose to begin with. All that solitude stuff that Rilke talks about - you won't get that with Beyoncé or Zeppelin. Your mind needs to be at ease to find those hidden layers and truths that good, lasting writing reveals.

Even though listening to classical music as a way to heighten intelligence and performance is mostly unsubstantiated in the scientific community, there is proof that loud and distracting music diminishes creativity, while ambience has a positive effect on creativity. Even though I squirm at referring to the works of LVB and Freddy C. as ambient, I am willing to concede that it does act as a background - a beautiful white noise that elevates our minds and souls.

Without further ado, here is my "Beginners Guide to Writing with Classical Music" playlist. You'll recognize some classics, maybe be introduced to some new ones, and hopefully discover the writer that exists when you shut the words off.

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Beth link
7/26/2014 04:06:25 am

interesting..I think this is the fifth or sixth writing blog that mentions classical music as great to write to! I'm probably alone in this but I need total quiet to write. BUT I love listening to music before I write to get me in the head space! good blog!

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Daniel
7/27/2014 07:43:10 am

Beth - thanks for reading and for the words! Yes, total quiet comes in second for me - you're not alone in that endeavor. I agree, the right music can help guide us or keep us in that good headspace. It's interesting to me that Stephen King has said he listens to Metallica when he writes...that would distract me big time! I'd either want to grab my guitar and jam along, or start pounding a hot ingot on an anvil - definitely not write. Thanks again for the post!

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Beth
7/28/2014 05:01:58 am

never knew that about Stephen King!! too funny--and no problem, always looking for new writer blogs to follow!

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