by Jim
Yeah this little gem is a little-known song from the D2 Mighty Ducks soundtracks. I honestly feel bad for this song. It’s a really adrenaline-pumping theme that came out a few years too late. This is a song that belonged in the 1980s and I get what they were trying to do here, given that the original came out right at the ass … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Yeah, this one may come as a surprise, but I actually liked Rihanna before she was almost literally driven into the ground by her record label. ‘Finally a pop star I can get behind.’ I thought… boy was I wrong… but anyway. Her early stuff is still good. When to listen: Writing suspense? Thriller? Horror? Here you go! Readers, Do you have a question about … Read More From My Writing Playlist…
by Jim
I can’t believe I’m doing this… You’re a stronger person than I am if you can watch this video and still take this band seriously.All I’m going to say… When to listen: DON’T!!!! Hahahaha Just kidding. This is a psych out song. Don’t listen to it while writing. You kind of have to watch the video to really get the full effect. It’s sort … Read More Off My Writing Playlist
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by Jim
Got a request to recommend a good ‘rock opera’ song. Really it doesn’t get any better than Avantasia and in particular this song! The Great Mystery has everything; chorus, amazing instrumentals, guest performance by metal legend Bob Catley from Magnum… oh yeah! This has to be on my list! When to listen: I’ll give you a hint, skip to 9:19. Then picture your favorite Disney … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Yeah, don’t look at me like that. No, I don’t speak Spanish, but I love the mix of U2, one of my guilty pleasures, and a Latino twist. When to Listen: … Standard playlist. It’s upbeat and fun. So whenever. . 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 … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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by Jim
Avantasia Runaway Train: I’ve been dying to post another Avantasia song. I love this musical collaboration. Each CD is a story written by Edguy’s lead, Tobias Sammet… the Mozart of Modern Metal (Sorry, it’s true). The song is a rollercoaster ride. sad and reflective to upbeat and fast back to reflective. When to listen: This is a brainstorming song. Listen to it before writing when … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Oh hell yeah! This song, especially the beginning, is a battle song. No doubt about it. When the choir starts their harmony right at the beginning, close your eyes and picture too massive medieval armies lining up on either sides of a war torn battlefield. They stair each other down as the rain falls around them and lighting breaks the skies above. Readers, Do … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
My Gateway to Edguy and thus Avantasia… I love this song. It’s up, it’s down, it’s got power, and it goes from positive to negative and back very quickly. When to listen: Boss battle. This may be because I played a flash game where this was the boss battle music, but it is damn appropriate. Yes, play this when your character is confronting the … Read More From My Playlist
by Jim
In English, this song is called ‘The Call of the Mountains’ however the English version, which has a music video I will post below is NOT the version on my playlist: Wise men have said that you haven’t heard a song until you’ve heard it in the band’s native tongue. Honestly… yeah… truer words have never been spoken. Even if you don’t speak the … Read More From My Writing Playlist…
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Yeah, no Heavy Metal playlist is complete without at least 5 songs by Dragonforce. This song is pure adrenaline. It makes you feel good, it’s upbeat, and I love it. When to Listen: Well, it’s on my general playlist and I like to listen to it whenever, but if you’re looking for a specific time to listen to it… burnout. I’m not kidding. Are … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Not even the Imperial March could come close to being as recognizable and identifiable as the Top Gun theme. Far more simplistic in nature, yet bombastic and upbeat at the same time. It is such an iconic theme clearly right out of 80s Hair Metal, that you can’t ignore it. When to Listen: … yeah this is another upbeat writer’s block song. Listen to … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Yeah this should come as no surprise to anyone. This is Tobias Sammet’s band. For those that don’t know, Sammet is the creative genius behind Avantasia and a number of other Metal performances. He’s lent his talents to several other creative works and compilations as well. This is simply one of his latest songs, but I encourage everyone to look into his other work… … Read More Off Of My Writing Playlist
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