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Ah an oldie, but one from I musician I loved back in college… and still do! I don’t think you can qualify him as metal, but who cares? Beyond his music, he’s also wonderful to his fans. I had the opportunity to see him live and then waited two hours in line to meet him after the show. It took two hours because he … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Okay, I love Hammerfall, but this version is too good to ignore. When to Listen: The primary struggle of the hero. Listen to this when your hero is coming face to face with their biggest issue. This does not necessarily mean the final fight. This could be an internal – emotional struggle that the hero most deal with. Readers, Do you have a question about … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Despite it being the middle of the week, I was able to haul my butt out into Boston to finally scratch one of the highest ranking shows on my bucket list off. Alice Cooper is someone I’ve wanted to see for years, but never got around to it… or just didn’t have the funds. So when I heard he was coming out this way … Read More Alice Cooper (Writing Playlist.)
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Everyone knows how much I love Dragonforce. Like really a lot! This is one of the best covers of Through the Fire and the Flames I’ve ever heard. That acapella part at the end is actually my ringtone now. When to Listen: General playlist, brainstorming, fighting scenes… Dragonforce songs are notorious for being versatile in when it’s appropriate to listen to them. Readers, Do you … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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I’ve heard this rather low and haunting music played over several audio books in the Star Wars Universe. Not on the general playlist, but I thought it merited a listen. When to Listen: This would likely be a very specific one. Listen to this when writing about a distant evil. Something off on the horizon that cannot be avoided. Your character knows it’s there, fears … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Not gonna lie, this song holds some nostaliga for me from my childhood. When I was young, for years, this song was everywhere. This new techo version of it is both it’s own thing and an awesome homage to the original song. When to listen: Hmmm… I would say that this is a character reflection song. When a character is looking back on their life … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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So here’s a little classical/sci fi music for everyone. From season 3 of Star Trek The Next Generation. When to listen: This isn’t really a general playlist song. It’s too repetitive. That being said, it works if you’re looking to relax or cool down in between chapters, like I do, giving yourself a bit of a breather. However if you’re looking for a good place … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Got this one stuck in my head. Can’t help it. Not my fault!!! Seriously though, Beast in Black Berserker has become one of the better albums I own. I can’t wait to see where they go from here. Most of the songs on this album are really great. When to Listen: When the hero confronts the villain. In most stories, before the final battle, the … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Well it’s about time to wrap up the Christmas Countdown this year on this December the 25th! For the grand finale, I give you one of my personal favorites! It has never truly been the Christmas season for me until this song was played. So to hear it sang by Andrea Bocelli… I was thrilled, and I am thrilled to share it with all of … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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Okay okay, last one, I promise!!! When to Listen: Don’t write, just sit back and revel in what all of us who have children know is truth!!! Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I have been … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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So this one is a little more solemn and more downplayed, but is a nice song nonetheless. When to Listen: I would say that this is a song to listen to when winding down after writing. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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This is awesome. Always has been. There is some controversy as to whether or not Metallica was the one playing with the Trans Siberian Orchestra here, but I don’t care. It’s a really good song. When to Listen: Build up. This is a song you listen in anticipation of the final battle use this when writing as the armies march to the final fight, … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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