I LOVE MUSIC! I love it more than anyone else does! IT IS MY LIFE!! MINE!!!!.... Of course, I'm exaggerating.
I don't want to claim ownership of music. I just like it. I like to listen to it. I like the different moods and vibes it puts in my brain. I like when the lyrics are somewhat poetic. I like how it allows my brain to take these moods and vibes and lyrics and create a story in my head.
I often struggle to find the energy to write things when I need to write things. When this is the case, I use music as a tool for channeling this required energy, as I'm sure many of you do. It definitely helps.
Here's an idea for taking this one step further, particularly for when you may be having trouble thinking of something to write about: Listen to one of your favorite songs--preferably one that tells an intriguing story. Then try writing a story that captures the essence of that song. You can even use specific details from the song to establish the setting of your story.
I'm going to try this and see what happens. Ideally, I'm hoping to at least develop a starting point for a story that will eventually become its own original entity. (As in, it won't just appear to be a rip off of a popular song.)
This is an interesting idea I might have to try when I get some spare time. I'm really fascinated with the idea of creating a piece in response to another piece. It's something I think artists ought to try more of.
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