Music helps me create. Much of that music comes from movie soundtracks. I used to have complete silence while I was writing but in my household that didn't last long. If I try to listen to music with lyrics I get lost in the music and lose track of what I'm writing. So instrumentals and soundtracks have become favorites when I'm creating. Here's a few of my favorites: Jane Eyre (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Jack Liedbeck and Dario Marianelli (2011) Soundtrack, War Horse soundtrack by John Williams (2011), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows by Hans Zimmer (2011).When they showed the pictures of the many artists we lost this past year, one of them ( I missed who) said, "I'D LIKE TO THANK THE MOVIES." Me too.
Here's a link to The 84th Annual Academy Awards
Here's some great pics from The Governors Ball 2012/Oscars 2012
In Memoriam Photo Gallery
I listen to instrumental music when I write, as well! That way, I focus on what I'm writing instead of singing along with lyrics. I love anything by John Williams, however I'm come to really love David Nevue's solo piano pieces. Particularly his "Awakenings" project. Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI haven't listened to David Nevue before. I have recently fallen in love with Renaissance by Mark Schultz. I'll make it a point to listen to Nevue.
I absolutely love Hans Zimmer. I can't really say I have a favourite piece, they're all good, but I do like 'Time' from the movie Inception with Leo DiCaprio
ReplyDeleteI stopped watching the Oscars after 2000 when they became political and were used to attack our President. However, this was the first year I tuned in from start to finished mostly because the show seems to be less political these days...thank God!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to watch the actresses enter with their beautiful gowns.
My next favorite part is the Memorium section. It always makes me cry!
Hans Zimmer's soundtrack to "Gladiator" is one of my all-time favorites. Of course, anything by John Williams tops my list! I have all the "Star Wars" soundtracks.
Like you, I listen to movie soundtracks while I write. When I wrote "The Dragon Forest" I listened to Lord of the Rings soundtracks!
Hi DRC,
ReplyDeleteI loved the movie, Inception, but I never got the music. I'll have to listen to, "Time." I'll probably just buy the CD.:)Thanks for sharing that.
Ruth,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you tuned in to the Oscars this year. I never watched Gladiator. I was afraid it would be too gory. I didn't realize Zimmer did the soundtrack. Love John Williams. Lord of the Rings sounds like it was the perfect soundtrack for Dragon. What fun!
I didn't tune into the Oscars this year, probably because I've seen more movies this past year than I can count. I saw The Help and loved that. As for music, if I play any when I'm writing it's violinist David Garrett or instrumental gospel hymns. Lyrics distract me too.
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI wonder what your favorite movie after, The Help was since you saw so many. Any recommendations? I'll have to listen to David Garrett. I like violin too.