Writing and music are like baseball games and hotdogs—they
just go together. Most writers create playlists that remind them of their work
in progress. Whether it’s a tone or lyrics, certain songs will just jump out at
us.
Personally I can’t write to music. I need quiet to focus. I
am a singer. Not a good one, but an enthusiastic one, and if there is music
playing anywhere, you can guarantee I’ll be singing and dancing along, getting
absolutely no writing done. Still, I always have a playlist that reminds me of
my books and characters, and I will wear it out while working on that
particular manuscript. I just have to listen to it during the off-work hours.
The Cinder and Ella playlist is totally going to date me.
Can we say 90’s alternative rock, anyone? Not every song on this list is from
the 90’s, but a lot of them are. And now that you all know I’m a 90’s child and
entering into my mid-thirties, maybe we should get to the music. Here it is, my Cinder & Ella playlist…
Better Together Jack
Johnson
Umbrella Train
Hey Leonardo Blessed
Union of Souls
Iris Goo
Goo Dolls
Farther Down Matthew
Sweet
Deep Inside of You Third
Eye Blind
Truly Madly Deeply Savage
Garden
Over My Head Brian
Littrell
Kiss Me Slowly Parachute
Everything Michael
Buble
I’ll Be Edwin
McCain
Crazy For This Girl Evan
and Jaron
Parachute Train
For one reason or another each of these songs just reminded
me so much of Brian and Ella. If I had to pick one of them to be Brian and
Ella’s theme song, it would probably be Parachute by Train. Love that song, but
the lyrics were also just too perfect. If you get a chance, go listen to
it!
