I recently realized that certain songs tend to get me in the mood–to write, that is. I decided to keep a list of these inspiring, creativity-inducing songs, and noticed a particular pattern: It seems I am most inspired by songs that include piano, and/or by mellow melodies rich with melancholy, and/or by heartbreaking lyrics I wish I had written myself. Here is my ever-lengthening Writing Playlist:
- Fine Frenzy, “Almost Lover”
- Coldplay, “The Scientist”
- Gary Jules, “Mad World”
- The entire soundtrack to the film Dances with Wolves
- Counting Crows, “Colorblind”
- Bob Dylan, “Boots of Spanish Leather”
- Adele, “Someone Like You”
- Ben Folds, “Fred Jones Part 2”
- Evanescence, “My Immortal”
- Rhett Miller, “Come Around”
- Straylight Run, “Existentialism on Prom Night”
- Dashboard Confessional, “So Long Sweet Summer”
What kind of music awakens your muse?