Rocking Out and Writing
...my own theory about music and writing44 total reviews
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi (*<*)
= This is a cool write, Patty. You are so right about listening to music while writing.
= I have to have my music going when I write. One day classical, the next day country, then a little Rod Stewart never hurt anyone!
= Nice tidbits in this. Excellent write.
Cheers, J (*<*)
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Hi (*<*)
= This is a cool write, Patty. You are so right about listening to music while writing.
= I have to have my music going when I write. One day classical, the next day country, then a little Rod Stewart never hurt anyone!
= Nice tidbits in this. Excellent write.
Cheers, J (*<*)
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Hi, Jax;
thank you so much for your time to read and review. I'm glad you enjoyed it,
~patty~
Comment from RoDanni
Very interesting and informative. I liked the part about your kids being in their thirties and liking music from the 80's--my kids are in their teens/early twenties and they can sing along with all of the best of the best hair bands! lol I personally do not like to listen to music while I write, but love to when I am working and creating art. Hmmm... Anyway, lots to think about there, Thanks!
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Very interesting and informative. I liked the part about your kids being in their thirties and liking music from the 80's--my kids are in their teens/early twenties and they can sing along with all of the best of the best hair bands! lol I personally do not like to listen to music while I write, but love to when I am working and creating art. Hmmm... Anyway, lots to think about there, Thanks!
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Hi, Roseanne;
thank you so much for your time to read and review this piece. I enjoyed putting my theory into words and then finding the research to back it up. I'm glad you enjoyed this,
Comment from Curly Girly
Hi, Patty. This was an interesting piece to read. To be honest, it comes as no surprise that music influences people.
I believe that it can go a long way to shaping them and their emotions too.
So much of the modern music is loud, angry and noisy. Some music has repetitive curse phrases too. Wise parents need to consider what music they expose their young children to.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Patty. This was an interesting piece to read. To be honest, it comes as no surprise that music influences people.
I believe that it can go a long way to shaping them and their emotions too.
So much of the modern music is loud, angry and noisy. Some music has repetitive curse phrases too. Wise parents need to consider what music they expose their young children to.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Nicole;
thank you so much for reading and reviewing this piece of non-fiction. I always thought my premise was true, but this is the first time I searched for any scientific research. I'm glad you enjoyed the information,
~patty~
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Patty, I will give you my short theory lolololol...I love to look for new music. Of course I have my old favorites but I like to see what is out there soooooo, whenever I feel down, I listen to the saddest music I can find so I can cry like the biggest babbling baby on the planet. I eat chocolate cream cookies and always have a big white hankie so the snot doesn't become a problem.
When I write however, I write the words and then look for the music and finally the art. Now if I can't think of anything to write, I listen to all kinds of music until one of the pieces strikes a chord with me, then I loop it until I feel saturated and then the words come.
In theory I am an example of your theory being right. Sometimes the process is different but I think this write is definitely banging the gong. Well done my friend. I truly enjoyed this one! xoxo deborah
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi Patty, I will give you my short theory lolololol...I love to look for new music. Of course I have my old favorites but I like to see what is out there soooooo, whenever I feel down, I listen to the saddest music I can find so I can cry like the biggest babbling baby on the planet. I eat chocolate cream cookies and always have a big white hankie so the snot doesn't become a problem.
When I write however, I write the words and then look for the music and finally the art. Now if I can't think of anything to write, I listen to all kinds of music until one of the pieces strikes a chord with me, then I loop it until I feel saturated and then the words come.
In theory I am an example of your theory being right. Sometimes the process is different but I think this write is definitely banging the gong. Well done my friend. I truly enjoyed this one! xoxo deborah
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Deborah;
Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your comments and you sharing your process with me. You are yet another one of the FanStorians who believe I'm on to something.
~patty~
Comment from Michaelk
I agree all the way. Music has always helped me write. In fact, I have certain music I use for certain styles of writing.
Metallica fuels my darkest, most aggressive horror.
Creed will stimulate my thoughts to write spiritual and/or Christian themed stories.
Classical, especially Haydn, will help me write nature poetry.
Whereas 80's rock is always good for some strange themed stuff.
I view music as the fuel in my creative tank. I can always tell when I haven't listened to music for a while because it's harder to focus on writing and I struggle with it more.
I always knew music helped me, it's nice to see that backed up by research.
Great job.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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I agree all the way. Music has always helped me write. In fact, I have certain music I use for certain styles of writing.
Metallica fuels my darkest, most aggressive horror.
Creed will stimulate my thoughts to write spiritual and/or Christian themed stories.
Classical, especially Haydn, will help me write nature poetry.
Whereas 80's rock is always good for some strange themed stuff.
I view music as the fuel in my creative tank. I can always tell when I haven't listened to music for a while because it's harder to focus on writing and I struggle with it more.
I always knew music helped me, it's nice to see that backed up by research.
Great job.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Michaelk;
thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed my little bit of non-fiction for the contest. I appreciate you sharing a bit of your writing process with me. I'm enjoying learning more about my fellow FanStorians.
~patty~
Comment from MTF1955
I think you are right. I would listen to movie soundtracks as I wrote. Which was perfect because that's how the story plays out in my mind. I see as well as hear my characters as though it were a movie. Music always helps. Great read. Mary
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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I think you are right. I would listen to movie soundtracks as I wrote. Which was perfect because that's how the story plays out in my mind. I see as well as hear my characters as though it were a movie. Music always helps. Great read. Mary
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, there MTF1955;
thank you so much for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed my non-fiction position paper. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and a bit about your process,
~patty~
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Patty,
I found this essay very interesting and I agree with you. I believe music releases memories and emotions. I found the information you shared very valuable. Thank you
the 'nucleus accumbens.'
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hello, Patty,
I found this essay very interesting and I agree with you. I believe music releases memories and emotions. I found the information you shared very valuable. Thank you
the 'nucleus accumbens.'
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Gypsy;
thank you so much for reading this bit of non-fiction I crafted for the contest. I knew I could prove my theory, but I'm surprised at how many fellow FanStorians agree with me. I appreciate your kind review.
~patty~
Comment from Jackson77
I couldn't agree with your article more as I use music all the time when I write I am listening to it now as I write this and would be lost without it. They say art feeds on art and music is a never-ending inspiration which helps my own art. So I know you are on to something. I recommend all Rock or jazz out or listen to whatever music you love and start writing. Your article was great and informative thanks for taking the times.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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I couldn't agree with your article more as I use music all the time when I write I am listening to it now as I write this and would be lost without it. They say art feeds on art and music is a never-ending inspiration which helps my own art. So I know you are on to something. I recommend all Rock or jazz out or listen to whatever music you love and start writing. Your article was great and informative thanks for taking the times.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi there;
thank you so much for reading and reviewing my non-fiction piece. I'm glad you enjoyed it and agreed with my initial premise.
~patty~
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an interesting essay, Patty, on music, the brain, and writing. For me, I like to write in the quiet without any distraction. As a matter of fact, I create a lot of my writes while sleeping. Almost always I write the piece first and then find an image to illustrate it after it's already composed--therefore not an ekphrastic piece. But, I do like music, of course, just not while writing. Marilyn
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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This is an interesting essay, Patty, on music, the brain, and writing. For me, I like to write in the quiet without any distraction. As a matter of fact, I create a lot of my writes while sleeping. Almost always I write the piece first and then find an image to illustrate it after it's already composed--therefore not an ekphrastic piece. But, I do like music, of course, just not while writing. Marilyn
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Marilyn;
thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I also appreciate your comments and sharing about your process. I'm learning a great deal about my fellow FanStorians.
~patty~
Comment from doggymad
Very interesting write with no errors that I could see.
I like the idea of writing with your favourite music to aid the thought process. Sadly I find it difficult to concentrate if there is background noise.
As long as it works for you then enjoy
hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Very interesting write with no errors that I could see.
I like the idea of writing with your favourite music to aid the thought process. Sadly I find it difficult to concentrate if there is background noise.
As long as it works for you then enjoy
hugs
Freda
Comment Written 09-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017
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Hi, Freda;
I am getting responses to the piece that is of two minds. There are those who need the music, and those who can't concentrate if there is music playing. I'm enjoying getting everyone's input.
Thank you for reading and reviewing,
~patty~
