Sonf written as the soundtrack to Marianne de Pierre‘s new novel, Burn Bright, which will hopefully be in my hands soon, the mail behaving itself.
Posts Tagged ‘music’
Songs of Never: S.J. Tucker’s Neptune
Feb 22nd, 11
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I’m trying to get back in the habit of blogging publicly every day, as well as actually commenting on those blogs that inspire me.
It’s about connection, about weaving the web between us as we sit alone in our rooms, spinning invisible threads of story and wonder. It’s about being a part of it all.
Meanwhile, my heart is going out to all those affected by the earthquake in Christchurch. I have to force myself to step away from the television, get into the normal routine. But all the while, my heart is aching for such loss.
Be brave enough to burn, and you’ll be brave enough to fly
Oct 11th, 10
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As I sit here typing this, the voices of Catherynne M. Valente and S.J. Tucker fill the room.
I have spent a good chunk of the weekend watching the live feed from Strowlercon. Which has been amazing and inspiring and incredible. I wish that I could have been there so, so much. I am so thankful for whoever decided to set up the live feed, which has allowed people around the world to take part in this amazing event.
I always knew that it would be a great thing. I make no effort to hide how much of a fan I am of Cat and Sooj’s work. The other artists involved were just as incredible. I have a feeling that I’m going to be watching the archived videos as long as they’re available, and probably purchasing music from all of the other musicians. And probably buying some of the video from the con if it’s made available.
A special shout out to Shira‘s daughter Elayna, who sang in the last section of the con and was just radiant and amazing and luminous. She’s inherited every scrap of her mother’s presence, and I can only begin to imagine the kind of energy that fills a room when they’re both present.
The whole thing got me thinking about why I admire this group of people so much. Yes, they’re all incredibly talented. But they’re also firebirds. They live their truth. They don’t hide themselves, they create and fly and burn and burn and live again.
Thank you, to all of you, for sharing your fire. Maybe next year I can find a way to be there and burn and fly with you.
Meet Alanna
Jul 16th, 10
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I’ve been working on The White Raven, and, along with writing a very detailed outline (in which the book is becoming very, very different from its last incarnation), I’m also putting together a new playlist.
This is Alanna’s song:
I’m not sure what I’m looking for anymore
I just know that I’m harder to console
I don’t see who I’m trying to be instead of me
All this running around, well it’s getting me down
Just give me a pain that I’m used to
I don’t need to believe all the dreams you conceive
You just need to achieve something that rings true
There’s a hole in your soul like an animal
With no conscience, repentance unknown
Close your eyes, pay the price for your paradise
Devils feed on the seeds that are sown
Music for writing
May 30th, 10
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What are the most inspirational soundtracks to write to?
Some of my favourites – Solaris, The Fountain, Ink.
The songs of Never
Feb 26th, 10
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As I begin work on sketching out the world of Never, I thought that I would share some of the music and inspiration that’s feeding into the novel.
This song was the beginning, the initial spark that set the whole thing in motion, specifically the lyrics: Three weeks apart from never, we dance and do not fall.
Most of you reading this will be familiar with the work of S.J. Tucker, if not, go and listen to her work. She is magic.
Music for Never
Feb 20th, 10
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I’m working on a playlist for Never. Music, for me, is always a good way to find my way into a new world.
I need songs that evoke interstitial places, dreams made solid, a place that exists between places. Any suggestions?
