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A Writer's Playlist
As a writer, I find setting the scene is what truly brings your story to life and immerses readers. It needs to feel real; the reader should be able to see the scene that you're seeing in your head. Going places that relate to what I'm writing about and documenting my surroundings helps immensely to create locations that my characters are experiencing but making time to write some days can be difficult, much less making time to travel. Of course, having those picture and notes to look back on aid in keeping a location fresh in my mind, but locations also trigger feelings. Listening to the right music that fits into what your writing makes you feel regardless of where you are or what time it is.
Abi RisserPublished 4 years ago in BeatBecause of You- I'm not Alone
Things had been hard since mom left. Dad wasn't sleeping, he was frustrated and angry all the time. Dealing with six kids by himself was more than he could carry. He was constantly short tempered and quick to discipline. I was too young at the time to understand he was just hurting, bad. When he got married to my step-mom, my 9 year old brain created the most beautiful story of how our family would be happy and whole again. I couldn't wait, we made it! Happy ever after!
Monte MaderPublished 4 years ago in BeatIan Guerin - R&B, Pop Recording Artist
Ian Alejandro Guerin, popularly known to many by his stage name - Ian Guerin is a Mexican R&B/Pop recording artists. He works independently as an artist, producer, as well as a songwriter. Ian was born on June 23rd 1990 and at only the age of 9, he started singing and recorded his first song.
mysoundMusicPublished 4 years ago in BeatThe Techno Club that's Taking over New Orleans
Barely two years after they opened their doors, Techno Club has created a thriving underground community for deep house in the deep south.Their signature, Detroit-influenced sound has caught the ears of local and international music fans alike. Their signature smiley-face logo – a nod to the old acid-house scene of the 80s – is iconic in the streets of New Orleans.
Sierra VandervortPublished 4 years ago in BeatWhy 80's Music Is the Best
It is evident that the 80's were inspirational during their time and even into the later years. The music that rocked the 80's included rock ballads, love songs, an epic rhapsody, and more.
Flying AcePublished 4 years ago in BeatBehind the Song "Bambi"
Music can speak louder than words. We all know it is true. There are many genres of music out there for everyone from classical to rap from country to heavy metal. I do not think there is anyone in the world who has said: "I don't like music". There are many amazing artists out there that I have looked up to including Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay. However, at one point in my life I could no longer stand pop music, it was starting to get very repetitive and artists were taking original songs such as "Numa Numa" and then turning it into "Live your Life" by Rihanna and T.I. I was getting sick of the lack of creativity in artists. This was when I was still in high school. So, I was I think sixteen or fifteen around the time. I wanted something to fill the void of new songs. My oldest sister had started dating this guy and his music taste was as she at the time claimed as "kinda weird". Then, one Christmas her now-husband (at the time boyfriend) gave her a large box and my sister kept unwrapping it, he put a box within a box within a box and within a box, I think there were more boxes, but anyway and she came to the gift which was an iPod nano I can't remember what generation it was, but it was all touch screen and tiny. He had put all of his favorite songs on it, so she could listen to it. One day, after my sister came back from hanging out with him, she introduced me to a song titled "Bambi" by a band, which I had never heard of at the time that was and is to this day called Tokyo Police Club. As soon as she started playing it on the iPod speakers something amazing happened. I heard odd noises starting out, which then started to grow into a rhythm and the drum kit entered the scene of the music. The lyrics were unique and original "I want to tell you there's a really good reason why I came home wasted in the middle of the night, a tiny kingdom at the bottom of the trees where I was always a winner and usually right" were the first lyrics that came to my ears. I have never heard of any lyrics like it and then the chorus was uplifting. Ever since hearing those lyrics and that raw sound I could not stop listening to the song. I played in circles for days at a time, I then downloaded it onto my own iPod and I would blast my eardrums as I walked down the halls of my high school. Then, I took a risk and started listening to Tokyo Police Club's other songs such as "Your English is Good" and I found the song fun and upbeat, which then led me to find more of their other songs and I was liking every single one, by the end of high school I knew all their lyrics by heart. I started discovering more artists of the same genre and discovered that indie rock was my favorite genre of all time. nearly ten years later and I am still listening to Tokyo Police Club and I still note it as one of my favorite bands. I do not know what it is but I can't seem to get sick of them. This song "Bambi" by Tokyo Police Club has changed my life, it did not give me any life-altering decision or anything to make a light from heaven to pour down on me with angles singing, but it changed the way I listen to music. Since then I have discovered many other bands such as Ottawa the band, Arcade Fire, Passion Pit, and Foster the People. I have expanded my horizons in music thanks to that one song that changed my perspective. I now know that I do not have to be tied down to one genre, I have learned to love punk rock bands such as Sum 41 or My Chemical Romance. I'm glad that my oldest sister had introduced me to the song and I am glad that I found other songs thanks to her. Take a listen to it below:
Wet Dreamz
"I wrote back and said "of course I had sex before Knowin' I was frontin' I said I was like a pro baby Knowing I was stuntin'
Lyrical ValuePublished 4 years ago in BeatThat Broken Heart
Language is always a barrier, I learned this from a young age. My parents couldn't communicate first is was a language issue, then fighting. Trust me they did that a lot. I ignored it as best I could but, you can only do that for so long. My family wasn't traditional, and we tried for happy.
Lacie GraysonPublished 4 years ago in BeatMake my funk the PFunk
"Yeah, W E F U N K, y'all now this is what I want you all to do If you got faults, defects or shortcomings you know Like arthritis, rheumatism or migraines
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in BeatNew Album Out! Chrono Eternity - Chrono Trigger & Chrono Cross, New EP LotR & New Chat!
Hey Guys, Just wanted to let you know I have a new album out! Probably one of the best albums I ever remixed and covered from a video game in terms of mastering, and probably the longest, at 22 songs on the album, since my other album "The Final Fantasy" that had 21 songs on it.
Shawn DallPublished 4 years ago in BeatFor New BTS Fans - 10 Great KPop Acts
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where the maligned, forgotten, and ignored burn the stage. 2019 was an amazing year for the KPop septet BTS. With the success of the insanely catchy "Boy With Luv" off their EP Map of the Soul: Persona, KPop reached mainstream audiences more effectively than ever before. Psy's "Gangnam Style" may have been a very popular novelty, but it was still nothing more than a novelty. BTS, meanwhile, became an act that got mainstream pop fans excited like few modern acts could.
Adam WallacePublished 4 years ago in BeatDynamic, Multi-Talented Creator Amir Royale Releases Emotionally Powerful Single “People Say”
From Amir Royale “People Say” is a testament to a different me. A different place and time from today that not only myself — but everyone fathoms — at least once. It doesn’t exist today, it doesn’t exist tomorrow. Maybe it’s been a year since it’s events—maybe the events are currently happening — maybe they are yet to happen or never will. The confusion of it all is the reason why I'm showing it to you. It’s the reason why I'm alone and by myself with the tools I've always thought could best help me explain what keeps happening to me. And as always, from an honest place — I love you for taking the time to be here and listen. At least for right now. Tah, tah — my darlings.
StageScene MagazinePublished 4 years ago in Beat