I was a bit upset with myself because I did not make any progress on THE BOOK this weekend. My goal is to get approximately 1,000 words a day.
I’m back in the groove now, player. Last night I finished Chapter 5 of Section 1 of THE BOOK. Currently, I am at 7,500 words. I really like what is spilling out of my head.
As previously noted, I have been submitting my work to Jess piecemeal. So far, she has given me some really good feedback.
Now, I need some suggestions. Typically when I am writing for TSAT, I end up jamming to something with a beat like “AWESOME VOLUME 1″ my mega-super-silly-fly-dope iPod playlist of old school and new school rap. Granted, said playlist rules faces, but it just doesn’t work for THE BOOK. I need something instrumental for this endeavor, preferably with a bit of darkness.
I’ve been listening to Danny Elfman’s score for Red Dragon. It is perfect blend of subtle eeriness and good tempo.
I need recommendations for something in the same vein. Hook a brother up.
- David C. Garcia
I’m here to help you David. Clearly, you need it. These instrumental albums are on the system, and they might be awesome:
Mogwai – Young Team
NIN – Ghosts
Collections of Colonies of Bees – Flocks
Explosions In The Sky – The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
Here are some non-instrumental albums on the system that still might be awesome:
Low – Drums and Guns
Jesu – Heart Ache
Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago
Enjoy!
–Ryan
If you dig film scores, I really like the one from Gladiator. But if you’re into creepy, just pick up anything else that Danny Elfman has ever done ever.
Walt Disney’s story of SNOW WHITE and the Seven Dwarfs. Book and tape.
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Ryan: I will be transplanting this music to my iPod today. You are a genius.
Jess: I was thinking more Elfman. I have a non-musical score by him and… wait for it…. The score to Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Hi-OOOOOO!
Nate: Own it.
Eric Winter’s (I think his name is Eric) “Frankenstein”. It’s only one song, but I like it.
Hi David,
My hubby, who is a musical god (his words, not mine) is suggesting either Primus or They Might Be Giants….or Oingo Boingo (all are quirky and silly in their own right as he says).
Currently I’ve been pulling up the band The The. Not quirky but pretty damn powerful. I always get motivated when listening to them.
Best.
A.
I’ve been listening to NIN’s Ghosts series. All instrumental, all kind of creepy-but-upbeat. Like you.
b