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Here’s Some Music to Help Your Writing…

By Michael Stelzner

A while back, I asked “What music helps you write?”

This time I am going to reveal the artists/albums I listen to when writing:

You cannot go wrong with any of these albums.

If you want something with voice, I strongly recommend: Loreena McKennitt’s An Ancient Muse.

Share yours: I am particularly interested in non-vocal albums you might recommend.

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  • Haha I find that if I am listening to music that I am familiar with and not to dominant vocals then I am fine. Usually music actually helps me to set the tone for my post so picking the right music is essential to me! Good work!

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  • I'm glad you found 'Aerodrome', Scott -- and thanks for the plug!

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  • Lucie
    For me it has to be classical and preferably without lyrics, so no opera otherwise I get too distracted.
    Piano music like Chopin or Beethoven particularly help me by relaxing me and focusing my mind.
  • It depends on which stage of the writing game I'm in or what I'm writing. Generally speaking though, I'll put on either Mozart or Duke Ellington (or Count Basie). All three have a lot of passion and can get the juices flowing. Plus the instrumental only nature of the music keeps me focused.

    Sometimes I'll pull out the Rachmanioff or maybe even some of the stuff that Metallica did with the classical guys on tour. I love the sturm und drang. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani perform the same function, if you like your instrumental rock/metal.
  • I can't write business copy to introspective music such as Yo Yo Ma. I simply have the radio on low in the background while working.

    With my son in the house for years now, I've learned to write through TV, noise and other distractions.
  • Thanks Scott and Jonathan!
  • Will Ackerman "Sound of the Wind Driven Rain". (Especially a song on this album called, "Lion's in the Sky").

    I also like to listen to the free New Age music on Magnatune.com. You can access it from this link:

    http://www.magnatune.com/genres/newage/hifi_play

    Enjoy,

    Jonathan
  • When I listen to music while writing, it's usually ambient music. For some reason or another, that gets me into a particular groove. I know it's not for everyone, but it works for me.

    Brian Eno's "Music for Airports" is good, and some of Robert Fripp's Soundscapes help.

    I've come across a couple of other albums: The Marmalade Balloon and Aerodrome.
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