To everyone else who didn't follow that, if you meet him you'll understand.
Anywho, as you can tell, this post is about playlists!!! Because I have WAY too much time on my hands, not only do I create playlists for my writing, but for my friend's writing as well. As your thoroughly aware, LA Knight and I have been friends for eight years now (HOLY CRAP WE'RE OLD) and have watched our obsession with writing turn into careers that we don't get paid enough for how much effort we put into this.
Which means that we edit each others work so much so that we eventually get sick of it and go do other things (aka edit something else until we're sick of it). And while we're getting sick of something, or are sick of something and still have to keep working to (hopefully) make some (not any, really) money, we listen to music. LA has a TON of playlists for EVERYTHING. Seriously, huge playlists for the way a scene is going. And while I have five-no, six...? Let me check. Five, I have five. And while I have five myself, they've only been on Spotify, which can be finicky, and which LA Knight can't use.
So I put them on YouTube!!! YAY! *cue cheers and clapping from my non-existent fans*
Why, my invisible people ask? BECAUSE I HAVE TOO MUCH TIME!!!
And because LA can listen to my hard work for no money whatsoever while she works to get not enough money.
Anywho, enough complaining about our finances! Onto the music!!!
Right now I'm only posting the big 3!
The first of which is the smallest, the one for
LA Knight's Once Upon a Time
her Hellboy II fanfic.
Link is HERE: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtvXM8Lav_QNR0Tr0HvPHXVmmyIKRPs88
This is small mostly because I have NEVER reread a chapter unless I was editing it, so every song is pretty much for Nuada and Dylan (whose name I just forgot. Go ahead, boo. I'm laughing at myself). But if you have any suggestions for other people, like Nuada's family, a song reflecting Dylan's fam, any of the numerous bad guys, the kids or somebody else, tell me in the comments. And don't be afraid to comment! I don't bite, I promise...
LA Knight's Twilight Chessboard
This is the largest and I actually have an explanation for every song I picked. I went slowly, looking up the lyrics for every song I was 100% certain of (which would be over 100 of them). It's really long, but I love it!And again, if you have another song that you think works brilliantly, but isn't on here, let me know! I may add it.
The explanation will be included below.
Star Warriors
This playlist is by me, for me, to help me with Warrior and it's background stuff. Every song was carefully considered and chosen, some for scenes I've never written, but know of in my head. I also have character theme songs.
If you're interested in an explanation for the songs I'm willing to explain, let me know!
So, what we learned today is
1) I am very broke
2) LA Knight's broke, though not as much as me
And 3) I have too much time on my hands.
Here's the song explanation for Twilight Chessboard which you can buy HERE:
GLASS - http://www.amazon.com/Glass-The-Twilight-Chessboard-ebook/dp/B007SRR3NU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371690602&sr=1-1&keywords=la+knight+glass
OBSIDIAN - http://www.amazon.com/Obsidian-Book-Twilight-Chessboard-Knight/dp/1484997956/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371690619&sr=1-1&keywords=la+knight+obsidian
*SPOILER ALERT*
If you have not read these novels, don't read this explanation as I mention important events!!!!
Bold Songs are only found on the YouTube playlist
Italicized Songs are only found on the Spotify playlist
1. Take Me to Wonderland by Natalia Kills Alyssa's Theme/Series Theme
2. Mean by Taylor Swift Alyssa to the Witch Queens
3. Come & Get It by Selena Gomez Alyssa to Jack when they stop talking
4. Ishwilf by Disturbed The Fae Fayre of Tucson
5. Faster by Within Temptation Alyssa about the fighting
6. I Am the Best by 2NE1 Black Court
7. Crystallize by Lindsey Stirling Chantal plays it
8. I Stand by Idina Menzel Alyssa
9. Wait Your Turn by Rihanna Alyssa to Witch Queens
10. E.T. by Katy Perry Alyssa to Jack
11. Brand New Me by Alicia Keys Alyssa after Julie's death
12. Fighter by Christina Aguilera Chantal to Gavin
13. Victimized by Linkin Park Fae Fayre
14. Love in the Ice by TVXQ Alyssa to Jack, Fiver to Chantal
15. Hit the Lights by Selena Gomez Alyssa to her court
16. What I Like About You by Lillix Alyssa and Jack, Sadie and David
17. Run Devil Run by Ke$ha Jack to Lily, Chantal to Gavin
18. Change by Taylor Swift Smoke to Alyssa and her court
19. Keep On Singin' My Song by Christina Aguilera Alyssa
20. Here's 2 Us by Victorious Cast Black Court
21. Skyscraper by Demi Lovato Alyssa after Julie's death
22. Enchanted by Taylor Swift Kings' and Queens' dance at Homecoming
23. Live like There's No Tomorrow by Selena Gomez Alyssa to her court
24. Unstoppable by Kat DeLuna Alyssa
25. Lightning by Alex Goot Jack to Alyssa
26. Part of Me by Katy Perry Alyssa
27. Enough by Disturbed Alyssa to the Witch Queens
28. Monster by BIGBANG Fiver to Alyssa during grocery shopping
29. Warrior by Demi Lovato Chantal about Gavin
30. You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift Alyssa to Jack at the beginning of Glass
31. Price Tag by Jessie J ft. B.O.B. Alyssa to the Fae Fayre in Glass
32. Catch My Breath by Kelly Clarkson Jack
33. Pop That Lock by Adam Lambert Alyssa to her court
34. Raise Your Glass by P!nk Alyssa and her court
35. Transcendence by Lindsey Stirling Chantal
36. All Too Well by Taylor Swift Alyssa to Jack after they stop speaking
37. Teenage Dream by Katy Perry Jack to Alyssa, Fiver to Chantal
38. Can't Nobody by 2NE1 Black Court
39. Where Have You Been by Rihanna Jack and Alyssa
40. Toy Soldier by Britney Spears Alyssa's dream guy (aka Jack)
41. Calling All the Monsters by China Anne McClain The Black Court
42. Without You by David Guetta ft Usher Alyssa and Jack, Chantal and Fiver, David and Sadie
43. SING by My Chemical Romance Smoke to Alyssa and Jack
44. Hurry Up and Save Me by Tiffany Giardina Jack to Alyssa in Glass
45. High School Never Ends (Clean) by Bowling for Soup Fiver
46. Eyes Open by Taylor Swift Black Court
47. Ask the Lonely by Journey Plays in Chantal's truck in Obsidian
48. You Make Me Feel... by Cobra Starship ft. Sabi Alyssa and Jack, Chantal and Fiver
49. Moon Trance by Lindsey Stirling Chantal
50. Russian Roulette by Rihanna Metaphor for a future fight
51. Here to Stay by Christina Aguilera Alyssa to Witch Queens after Julie's death
52. Deify by Disturbed Black Court to Witch Queens
53. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson Alyssa
54. Trespassing by Adam Lambert Black Court
55. Bang a Drum by Selena Gomez Alyssa to Jack in Glass
56. Dark Side by Kelly Clarkson Jack to Alyssa
57. Break by Three Dance Grace Alyssa to Black Court
58. Breathe Into Me by Red Jack to Alyssa in Glass
59. Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal) by Fergie Alyssa to Jack after Julie's death
60. G4L by Rihanna Hattie
61. Hunger by Amaranthe Jack about his feelings for Alyssa and their destiny
62. Aftermath by Adam Lambert Alyssa to Lily at the end of Obsidian
63. Burn It Down by Linkin Park Jack to Lily
64. I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift Jack to Alyssa
65. Who Says by Selena Gomez Alyssa to her court
66. Everybody Hurts by Avril Lavigne Alyssa after Julie's death
67. Stand My Ground by Within Temptation Jack to Lily before he's freed in Glass
68. Electric Daisy by Lindsey Stirling Chantal
69. Stand by Rascal Flatts The Black Court
70. I Love You by 2NE1 Alyssa and Jack in Glass
71. The Other Side by Bruno Mars ft. Cee Lo Green Black Court to Alyssa after she frees Fiver in Obsidian
72. She Wolf (Falling to Pieces) by David Guetta ft. Sia Alyssa
73. Breath of Life by Florence + The Machine Jack to Alyssa
74. I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace Lily to her parents
75. Die Young by Ke$ha Black Court
76. Where is the Edge by Within Temptation Smoke to Alyssa
77. The Boys by Girls' Generation The Witch Queens
78. Haunted by Taylor Swift Harriet to Hattie
79. Diamonds by Rihanna Jack and Alyssa
80. Army of Me by Christina Aguilera Alyssa to Witch Queens
81. Never Close Our Eyes by Adam Lambert Alyssa and Jack
82. Brave by Josh Groban Alyssa to Lily at end of Obsidian
83. Iris by Leona Lewis Jack to Alyssa
84. Queen Bee by Rochelle Diamante Alyssa
85. People Like Us by Kelly Clarkson Black Court
86. Mine by Kim Jae Joong (Hero) Alyssa to Witch Queens
87. Some Nights (Clean) by Glee Cast Black Court
88. Home by Three Days Grace Jack to his parents
89. Don't You Worry Child by Sam Tsui Smoke to Alyssa
90. Rock Star by Prima J Alyssa
91. Forget You by Cee Lo Green Alyssa to Jack when they stop speaking in Glass
92. Ultimate by Lindsey Lohan Alyssa and Jack
93. Song of the Caged Bird by Lindsey Stirling Chantal and Fiver
94. Fearless by Taylor Swift Jack to Alyssa
95. Gotta be Somebody by Nickelback Alyssa before Jack
96. Heart Attack by Demi Lovato Jack after he meets Alyssa
97. As Long as You Love Me by Alex Goot Jack to Alyssa after he finds out she's Alice
98. Hard by Rihanna ft Jeezy Alyssa to the Witch Queens after Julie's death
99. The Game (Clean) by Disturbed Jack to Lily
100. Courtesy Call by Thousand Foot Krutch Black Court to Witch Queens
101. Here's to Never Growing Up (Clean) by Avril Lavigne Alyssa and Black Court
102. Hate You by 2NE1 Everyone pretty much
103. Me Without You by Sam Tsui Jack to Alyssa
104. Mirrors by Justin Timberlake Jack and Alyssa
105. Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera Alyssa to Jack
106. I My Me Mine by 4minute Alyssa
107. Underneath by Adam Lambert Jack to Alyssa
108. So Small by Carrie Underwood Alyssa to Black Court during grocery shopping
109. What You Want by Evanescence Alyssa to Black Court
110. Beautiful by Christina Aguilera Alyssa to Black Court
111. Naturally by Selena Gomez Alyssa to Jack
112. Rising Sun by TVXQ Fae Fayre before Alyssa
113. I'm Still Here by John Rzeznik Alyssa
114. Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys Alyssa after Julie's Death
115. My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson Alyssa and Jack, Chantal and Fiver, David and Sadi
116. Indestructible by Disturbed Alyssa
117. Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars Some Fae Fayre parents to their kids
118. Titanium by David Guetta ft. Sia Alyssa
119. Play With Fire by Hilary Duff Chantal to Fiver
120. If U Think that U Know Me by Orianthi Alyssa and Jack
121. Off the Chain by Selena Gomez Alyssa and Jack, Chantal and Fiver
122. Firework by Katy Perry Alyssa to Black Court
123. Watch Me by Bella Thorne and Zendaya Alyssa
124. Riot by Three Days Grace Chapter 27 Theme
125. Rockstar 101 by Rihanna ft. Slash Alyssa after Julie's Death
126. I'm Only Me when I'm with You by Taylor Swift Alyssa and Jack, Chantal and Fiver, David and Sadi
127. Tell Me Something I Don't Know by Selena Gomez Alyssa about her destiny
128. Elements by Lindsey Stirling Chantal
129. Roads Untraveled by Linkin Park Alyssa about Julie
130. Run Devil Run by Girls' Generation Jack to Lily, Chantal to Gavin
131. Who's Laughing Now by Jessie J Alyssa to the Witch Queens when she gets a court
132. Break Me Down by Red Jack to Alyssa in Glass
133. Sinead by Within Temptation Alyssa to Lily at the end of Obsidian
134. Better than I Know Myself by Adam Lambert Jack to Alyssa
135. Monster by Skillet Jack
136. Damaged by Danity Kane Chantal to Fiver
137. Never Again by Disturbed Black Court to the Witch Queens
138. Warrior (Clean) by Ke$ha Black Court
139. More (RedOne Remix) by Usher What Darrin thinks everyone else thinks about him
140. I’m Not Afraid by Lacuna Coil Black Court to their former Queens
141. The Baddest Female by CL (of 2NE1) Alyssa
142. Long Live by Taylor Swift Obsidian Theme
Honorable Mentions (First 17 secs)
143. Come N’ Go by Pitbull ft. Enrique Iglesias Darren
And to LA -- I chose Haunted because I think that when it comes down to it, Harriet wants to be with her sister. She just wants her twin back, and Hattie's letting the court politics tear them apart. That's what I understand about their relationship. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've added the song "Not Gonna Die Tonight" by Skillet. It represents the ending of Glass and Obsidian, with Jack and Alyssa refusing to give in, even though they almost die over and over.
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I have some suggestions for Once, but they're on my computer and not in my head so I don't remember them, lol. I'll make a list when I get home.
ReplyDeleteI love the 3 things we learn from this blog, lol. Which is that you and I are broke and you apparently have too much time on your hands (which isn't true; your playlists help me more than you know).
Star Warriors! I would make playlists for you...but I'm so NOT inspired that way for anything. I can come up with playlists for when I'm writing (usually based on suggestions from you or Megan, actually, lol) but I just can't seem to get into the head-space necessary to come up with playlists for other works. I don't know WHY!! =( It make me sad. I wanna reciprocate...I will think hard on how to accomplish this.
I LOVE THE TWI-CHESS PLAYLIST!!!! Seriously, I went and got all the songs on the playlist (except the one by Pitbull) and used them while I was editing during that last stretch before publication. Seriously. And I had a few songs of my own that I listened to while I wrote, but now I've got all these songs I can listen to in order to get into people's heads. And it's REALLY helped me with writing/figuring out Jack and Lily's relationship, and Lily's relationship with her parents.
In short, I appreciate you! And LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
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