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Hens Lay Eggs

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Writing in tune - #MFRWAuthor 52-week blog challenge

2/22/2019

 
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I often work with music playing. Since I work as a freelance writer and editor, that means I frequently listen to music when I write, even when I work on my own projects.

I listen to a mixture of music, mostly depending upon my mood and the season. For some weird reason, I listen more to classical music in the autumn months. I particularly enjoy Spanish madrigals. I don't know what makes them Spanish madrigals, but whenever I hear one my reaction is, "I liked that."

I enjoy classic rock and some not-so-classic rock. From the Animals to the Zombies, if it's got a good beat and at least a catchy refrain, I'll bop in my seat for hours. I also enjoy the softer stuff, pop, Top 40, etc. Air Supply gets a lot of derision, but I always did enjoy their music. Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Eagles, Simon & Garfunkle, Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Dan Fogelberg ... it's all good. Heck, let's throw in some ABBA and KC & the Sunshine Band, too. Then we'll swerve to Hozier, Theory of a Deadman, Fiver Finger Death Punch, and Disturbed.

When my preference doesn't really veer to rock 'n roll or classical, I'll turn on country. I particularly like 80's and 90's country: Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, Wynona Judd, Clint Blank, Andrew Jackson, etc. But I also enjoy listening to more recent stuff from Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Josh Groban, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, etc.

And then there's the outlier, the "where in the heck did that come from?" contingent of my musical preferences. We're talking about Celtic folk music, from the haunting strains of the soundtrack of Last of the Mohicans to stuff called "Lords of Iron" and other such dramatic names. And Enya. Can't forget Enya. If only I could sing like her ...

When I sing, dogs howl.

Jazz? I can take it or leave it, but I don't seek it out. I dislike rap and hip-hop. You can argue all you want about the merits of those two genres, but you won't convince me to like either. I like big band, too, even though I don't seek that out, either.

The pleasure I take in music in no way translates to any musical skill of my own. I took piano lessons as a child and was no more--and often less--than an indifferent pianist. I disliked music classes taken in school, having no interest whatsoever in music theory. I inherited much of my musical preferences from my father and grew up listening to the tunes of his youth, particularly the Beach Boys. I still like 'em.

Sometimes, however, silence works best. It all depends upon my mood and what I'm working on .
Sadira Stone link
2/22/2019 11:48:36 am

Sounds like we're about the same age, as we share some of the same favorite "oldies" bands. I can only listen to instrumental music while writing. I'll have to check out Spanish madrigals--the language might be difficult enough that my brain would hear it as just another instrument. Happy writing.

Holly Bargo
2/22/2019 11:51:12 am

All the Spanish madrigals I've heard were instrumentals, so you don't have to worry about figuring out the lyrics.

Kate Hill link
2/22/2019 12:38:22 pm

I know what you mean about appreciating music but having no musical skill. I love to listen, but I'm hopeless at playing an instrument. I have no natural talent and it would take too much time away from writing to practice enough to be passable.

Molly Daniels link
2/22/2019 06:16:29 pm

LOL....sounds as if you and I would get along great on a road trip! Love all those bands!

I've never really listened to Spanish music, outside of Jon Secada, Enrique Iglasius, or Marc Antony, when they sing in Spanish.

Cathy Brockman link
2/23/2019 03:18:49 pm

OL I loved your post. It brightened my day. I listen to a bit of everything too and yeah I make the dogs howl or hide under the bed as well LOL


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