by Jim
I know, this technically doesn’t count because it’s a commercial jingle… but COME ON!!! This one was all over the place. It was never the Holidays when I was younger until I heard this song! I was so upset when they stopped playing it every year… Thank God for Youtube!!! When to Listen: Build up. This is a song that just fills you with anticipation … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am NO fan of Jim Carrey and the abomination that is his rendition of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. That being said, this song is actually pretty decent. When to listen: This is a quest building song, when the hero first sees what lies ahead of them and has to make the decision on what they’re … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
Heard this one a few years ago and couldn’t stop laughing. NSFW!!!! Ye been warned! When to listen: … I’ll get back to you. 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 writing for several years, have … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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Hehehe… you knew after ‘Fairy tale in New York City’, that this one was going to make the list. When to Listen: Don’t, not when writing. Stop writing, then listen. I don’t want to know what people might come up with to write while listening to this one! 🙂 Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
I have to admit, I had to go through a few different versions of this song to find one I liked. This is as close as I could get… and even this one feels way to rushed. When to listen: Brainstorming, especially if you like harmonies. This would be a great place to try to concoct a few ideas. Readers, Do you have a question … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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How could it be Christmas without a little Bing Crosby added to the mix? Granted, this is not the song he’s most known for. When to Listen: I would say brainstorming. This is a great song with a lot of wonderful melodies that should help generate some great ideas. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
I think it’s safe to say that Yannis Popodopoulis has quickly risen the ranks as one of my favorite vocalists of all time. He’s got a very distinct voice and an incredibly wide range. One moment, he sounds like Jorn Lande, the next moment he’s somehow transformed into Tarja Turunen. He also puts his own spin on both sounds. To me, this is what … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Not a fan of Groban personally, but this is really the best version of this song I’ve heard. When to Listen: Touching scene for a touching song. This is one to listen to when you’re writing a solemn scene between some of your main characters. Something either before or after the big fight when they have some down time to express feelings. Readers, Do you … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
My wife loves this one, so it really had to go on the list. When to listen: Cool down. Done writing for the day? Tip back a ‘Not Your Father’s Root beer’ and enjoy some lighthearted music. 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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Oh come all ye faithful to the tune of ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It…’ … BRILLIANT!!! When to Listen: Honestly, this is a brainstorming song. The brilliance of combining this melody with this time-honored song, and doing a good job of it, should rub off on everyone! Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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Heh… well this one should be a surprise to no one! When to listen: Um… I would say general playlist again. It’s a good song, but it should pretty much remain a song when you’re already typing and just need to keep the energy up. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
This song is dumb. I mean downright dumb. Listen to the lyrics and the horrible things that they say about Africa. I know… I know… they meant Ethiopia, but they didn’t say Ethiopia, they said Africa. “There’s a world outside your window, and it’s a world of dread and fear Where a kiss of love can kill you, and there’s death in every tear … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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