When it’s time for me to write, edit photos, or design a logo, I find music propels me forward in the creation process.
But not just any music. For me, this isn’t the time for U2, Coldplay, or actually anything with lyrics.
I tend towards soothing instrumental music that doesn’t compete with my thought process. I find that no music can be distracting; I notice every little noise. But I need the right kind of music for my particular creative project.
Anyone with me?
Do you gravitate towards certain artists or styles when you have something creative to accomplish? Do you like high energy or low? Care to share a few of your favorites?
I find I almost exclusively turn towards soundtracks. Today I’m sharing the tracks I pull up when I have an article to write or photos to crank out:
El Tiempo Entre Costuras (The Time In Between)
Okay, I know I’ve already raved about this miniseries. But now I’ve bought the music and it’s newest edition to my creative playlist. A few favorite tracks are Tema de Sira, Al Borde del Abismo, En Marruecos, to name a few.
Mansfield Park Soundtrack
Whatever you thought of this somewhat controversial adaptation of Mansfield Park, the soundtrack is stellar. Some great and interesting pieces here. Some favorite ones are Through the Rain, Glass, I Don’t Know You.
North and South Title Theme
I love this theme so much, I wish the soaring melody lasted just a bit longer.
Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack
While I may be a firm believer the six-hour BBC version of the movie is the best, I still enjoy certain qualities of this version, the music being one of them. Liz on Top of the World is just gorgeous and Your Hands Are Cold is another favorite.
The Piano
This music is hauntingly tragic and I love it, but particularly find it suited for a grey drizzly or rainy day. I don’t know why, but that’s when I usually like to play it. To the Edge of the Earth, Big My Secret, and A Wild Distant Shore are my favorites. The themes play off each other throughout the whole album and I find it great to work to.
How about you?
I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
I have a playlist of film scores on spotify for this very purpose. "Your Hands Are Cold" is the first song on it too. Also on the playlist are: Downton Abbey’s "Damaged" and "Such Good Luck", Jane Eyre’s "My Edward and I", The Pianist’s "Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4" by Chopin, Sense & Sensibility’s "To Die For Love-Instrumental", LOST’s "Romancing the Cage" (Season 3) and "LAX" (Final Season), and don’t laugh…Ratatouille’s "Main Theme".
Oooo, more to check out, thank you!
I wore "Mansfield Park" out in my younger years when my music choices were severely limited. Haven’t thought of it for a very long time. I need to go listen to it again.
I’ve discovered Musicbed.com, a stock-music site that lets you search according to genre, lyrics or not, and even mood.
I’ve never heard of musicbed.com. I’ll check it out!