• For those who wait


    It’s no secret here on the blog that I dig music. It’s a big source of inspiration for me and not just with my writing. A friend of mine shared this video with me a long time ago and I often come back to it when I need a little reminder. Hope you like it.

    http://youtu.be/qcRMNiZtj5s

  • Trivia time…


    It’s Christmas music time, right? You’re not sick of it yet, are ya? I’m starting to get into it now for sure.

    So, let’s test your music trivia….

    1. What sang the duet with Bing Crosby in the 1976 LIttle Drummer Boy song?

    2. Who played drums for the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid, a collection of British music pop stars?

    3. What popular 80s due sang Jingle Bell Rock?

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    Leave your guesses in the comments.

  • Try


    I found a new favorite song. I’d heard P!nk had a new album coming out, so when I saw @RachelFirasek’s post on Twitter that she was listening to P!nk I went out investigating….

    And found THIS:

    Now, personally, I find some of P!nk’s music…disturbing, in both a good and bad way. Most of my friends know that the F-word makes my ears bleed (LOL) and P!nk has been known to share the word in her songs…even titles of her songs.

    But if I look past that and really read some of her lyrics. That girl has some seriously powerful songs. She really gets you thinking.

    In TRY, I find these lyrics the most powerful.

    Where there is a flame someone’s bound to get burned.

    I’m sure you can interpret that a million different ways. But it struck me in this way….

    Fire is passion. Passion not just for another person or love, but in throwing your heart and soul out there for all to see. That’s what it’s like with the books I write. Writing is a passion of mine and it’s a bit of my soul out there, vulnerable with each book that gets published.

    I’ve gotten burned. I will continue to get burned. But like P!nk says in her next phrase:

    But just because it burns, doesn’t mean you’re gonna die.

    So true. Not everyone will like my characters, my writing style, my stories….but that’s okay. I can’t not write. So, if you’re venturing out, doing something you love and you get a bit scared.

    Don’t. You’ll possibly get burned, but you won’t die.

    You got to get up and try, try, try!!!

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    What songs are rocking your world right now?

     

  • Playlist Music


    This song just jumped out at me when I heard it. Sure fits Violet Midnight, with the loud, harsh music. Strong voice and intense words.

    This phrase resonated well with Emma’s character.

    I can’t just shut it up and fake that I’m alright.

    Now, the writers of the song might have a different meaning they wanted to portray, but those words, along with the music really fit Emma.

    Her wrist glows when Vamps are near. She didn’t ask for that. Can’t snuff it out until the Vamps are vanquished. And sometimes, she’s just NOT alright with her station in life.

    Afterlife, by Switchfoot

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    What are some of the songs you’re listening to these days? Do tell, I’m always looking for new music.

  • Emma’s Playlist Grows….


    Found another song for the Violet Midnight playlist!!

    Have you guys heard of Ellie Coulding?

    I’m sure I’m the only one who hasn’t at this point, considering this video has had over 19 million reviews. **LOL**

    She fits this story pretty well, even Emma to a point! After Emma reads this post, we’ll see if she agrees! **wink**

    So, what new music are you listening to these days? You never know, I might go download some new music from your suggestions. Heck, it could make a novel playlist.

    You just never know.

  • One Hit Wonders….


    I just love watching VH-1 when they do the one-hit wonders. It reminds me of so many awesome songs…..

    Come On Eileen, by Dexys Midnight Runners:

    I mean, check out those bibs…. LOL!!!

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    Take On Me, by A-Ha

    I love the drawing part of this video. It was pretty high tech for their time. Pencil drawings are my favorite, so I really like this. 🙂

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    Whip It, by Devo

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo

    Now. I couldn’t forget that one. To me, that’s the BEST one!!!

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    What are your favorite one-hit wonders?