Rocking Out and Writing
...my own theory about music and writing44 total reviews
Comment from Heather Knight
This is a very interesting and well-researched article.
My children also like music my husband is fond of like The Beatles, even though the oldest is 27 and the youngest is 13.
Personally, I never play music when I write. Only when I'm doing boring housework.
I love this sentence: Listening to my favorite music, the dark cumulonimbus clouds of depression seem to drift apart and turn into the wispy cirrus clouds.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2017
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This is a very interesting and well-researched article.
My children also like music my husband is fond of like The Beatles, even though the oldest is 27 and the youngest is 13.
Personally, I never play music when I write. Only when I'm doing boring housework.
I love this sentence: Listening to my favorite music, the dark cumulonimbus clouds of depression seem to drift apart and turn into the wispy cirrus clouds.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2017
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Hi, Maria;
thank you so much for reviewing this non-fiction piece. I had a good time doing the research and making an entertaining piece,
~patty~
Comment from teols2016
I enjoyed not only your thoughts and discoveries, but the descriptions of how you found and researched everything. It proves the journey is half the fun. Well done and good luck.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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I enjoyed not only your thoughts and discoveries, but the descriptions of how you found and researched everything. It proves the journey is half the fun. Well done and good luck.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi there;
thank you so much for reading and reviewing my non-fiction piece. You are so right, the journey to find the proof of my hypothesis was half the fun!
~patty~
Comment from estory
This is a well written essay, interesting, with lots of interesting points, and written with plenty of personality and personal observations that make it fun to read. I don't know if I agree with everything you said here, but it does give one food for thought. I don't listen to music while writing. I tune out of the world and concentrate on the story, jump into it, become the characters, experiencing life in it, or else drift away on the music of the language in the poetry. While writing, I find music distracting. Music is the language of the soul, the language of emotions, and the emotional connections we have while listening to music you latched on to. Familiar pieces of music take us back to places and moments where the music framed our emotions, our relationships; hence the nostalgic connections through it. Music can inspire, can raise our energy level. It can be sympathetic; when we are sad, listening to sad music gives us the sense that other people have felt what we felt; we are not alone, they sympathize. I thought it an interesting, thought provoking essay. estory
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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This is a well written essay, interesting, with lots of interesting points, and written with plenty of personality and personal observations that make it fun to read. I don't know if I agree with everything you said here, but it does give one food for thought. I don't listen to music while writing. I tune out of the world and concentrate on the story, jump into it, become the characters, experiencing life in it, or else drift away on the music of the language in the poetry. While writing, I find music distracting. Music is the language of the soul, the language of emotions, and the emotional connections we have while listening to music you latched on to. Familiar pieces of music take us back to places and moments where the music framed our emotions, our relationships; hence the nostalgic connections through it. Music can inspire, can raise our energy level. It can be sympathetic; when we are sad, listening to sad music gives us the sense that other people have felt what we felt; we are not alone, they sympathize. I thought it an interesting, thought provoking essay. estory
Comment Written 12-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi there;
thank you so much for your time to read and review this piece. It has been interesting for me to hear from my FanStory family about their feelings for music and writing. It seems to be a mixed reply.
~patty~
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Well, its a complicated subject, obtuse enough to mean different things to different people. But the strength of the essay was to bring all that out, estory
Comment from Asem.inspirations
Good morning again, Patty:
This is a lot of great information and I do agree that music does make a difference in the way we feel. Our moods and attitudes are indeed affected by the kind of music we listen to. Unfortunately, for me, I cannot listen to music when I write. I enjoy a peaceful room when I am writing my poetry or writing anything. I guess I just have convinced myself over the years that I need peace and quiet to concentrate on what I am thinking and writing.
My children, on the other hand, can do homework, poetry writing and anything with music playing so they agree with you.
This is good information and well written so thank you again for this information.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Good morning again, Patty:
This is a lot of great information and I do agree that music does make a difference in the way we feel. Our moods and attitudes are indeed affected by the kind of music we listen to. Unfortunately, for me, I cannot listen to music when I write. I enjoy a peaceful room when I am writing my poetry or writing anything. I guess I just have convinced myself over the years that I need peace and quiet to concentrate on what I am thinking and writing.
My children, on the other hand, can do homework, poetry writing and anything with music playing so they agree with you.
This is good information and well written so thank you again for this information.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi, Tier;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this non-fiction piece. It was fun to try to prove a theory I've held for a long time. Quite a few readers have shared how music affects their writing, and its been interesting to hear about different experiences.
~patty~
Comment from Mabaker
I have had a miserable life with a drunken mother. A life in an Orphanage, due to her neglect. However one thing she gave me was my love of music. With her it was Orchestral and after that music has been with me throughout my life. With five children music resounded throughout our house, everything from heavy metal to hymns. Right now Gregorian chants is playing, I have already played Joan of Ark, anything with a beat does it for me, though Country and Western will work just as well. I write to music. Sincerely Anne.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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I have had a miserable life with a drunken mother. A life in an Orphanage, due to her neglect. However one thing she gave me was my love of music. With her it was Orchestral and after that music has been with me throughout my life. With five children music resounded throughout our house, everything from heavy metal to hymns. Right now Gregorian chants is playing, I have already played Joan of Ark, anything with a beat does it for me, though Country and Western will work just as well. I write to music. Sincerely Anne.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi there;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this non-fiction piece. It was fun to try to prove a theory I've held for a long time. Quite a few readers have shared how music affects their writing, and its been interesting to hear about different experiences.
~patty~
Comment from apky
Lovely article, Patty.
In a hurry here but I must say although I love music, particular kinds of music are taboo when I write. I love different kinds of music to dance to, to love to, to fall asleep to. But I can only write when the music is classical, or when the music is a no-vocals relaxing music. I can't write when there are vocals - never...
I tend to sing along too much I gues!
Best,
Aki
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Lovely article, Patty.
In a hurry here but I must say although I love music, particular kinds of music are taboo when I write. I love different kinds of music to dance to, to love to, to fall asleep to. But I can only write when the music is classical, or when the music is a no-vocals relaxing music. I can't write when there are vocals - never...
I tend to sing along too much I gues!
Best,
Aki
Comment Written 11-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi, Aki
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this non-fiction piece. It was fun to try to prove a theory I've held for a long time. Quite a few readers have shared how music affects their writing, and its been interesting to hear about different experiences.
~patty~
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was really interesting, Patty, I love music, all types, but some bring back sad memories. I do like happy, bouncy music that takes me back to the days of my youth and dancing, I miss those days! Who doesn't? LOL. Well done on all your research. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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That was really interesting, Patty, I love music, all types, but some bring back sad memories. I do like happy, bouncy music that takes me back to the days of my youth and dancing, I miss those days! Who doesn't? LOL. Well done on all your research. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 11-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi, Sandra;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this non-fiction piece. It was fun to try to prove a theory I've held for a long time. Quite a few readers have shared how music affects their writing, and its been interesting to hear about different experiences.
~patty~
Comment from Sanku
It is true. music has extraordinary influence ob our psyche. these days classical music is used for certain therapies and they are showing wonderful results.I always sing when I have to do boring chores.lisenng to music also helps in doing heavy jobs. but i cant write with music on because i always listen to it and get distracted
sometimes when i hear the strains of a long forgotten song I feel elated .The lines stay in my head and my mood always lifts.
Thank you for writing this.You are good in writing both pros and verse.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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It is true. music has extraordinary influence ob our psyche. these days classical music is used for certain therapies and they are showing wonderful results.I always sing when I have to do boring chores.lisenng to music also helps in doing heavy jobs. but i cant write with music on because i always listen to it and get distracted
sometimes when i hear the strains of a long forgotten song I feel elated .The lines stay in my head and my mood always lifts.
Thank you for writing this.You are good in writing both pros and verse.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this non-fiction piece. It was fun to try to prove a theory I've held for a long time. Quite a few readers have shared how music affects their writing, and its been interesting to hear about different experiences.
~patty~
Comment from rtobaygo
Good morning. Patty
Excellent research and following post!!! I can't write without music playing (ear buds are in listening to music via my kindle as I write). The mood it elicits and expands is similar to an endorphin rush. I was surprised sad music can lift one's spirits. I do have to disagree music can lift one's depression, or at best, it doesn't for me.
Enjoyed!
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Good morning. Patty
Excellent research and following post!!! I can't write without music playing (ear buds are in listening to music via my kindle as I write). The mood it elicits and expands is similar to an endorphin rush. I was surprised sad music can lift one's spirits. I do have to disagree music can lift one's depression, or at best, it doesn't for me.
Enjoyed!
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
Comment Written 11-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi, Ray;
thank you so much for the Exceptional rating of this piece. I appreciate your kind words and your share about your experience with music. I think one of the best things about writing this, is the feedback I've received with notes about other writers' views on writing with or without music.
~patty~
Comment from emptypage
Music affects everyone, whether they know it or not. Not always positively, but for me as for you, I get inspired by songs that take me somewhere else. There's a song--"Dream Weaver"--that was popular when I was in 6th grade. It's an okay song, but I get nauseated when I hear it. "My Sharona" makes me think of getting high in the cemetery....
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Music affects everyone, whether they know it or not. Not always positively, but for me as for you, I get inspired by songs that take me somewhere else. There's a song--"Dream Weaver"--that was popular when I was in 6th grade. It's an okay song, but I get nauseated when I hear it. "My Sharona" makes me think of getting high in the cemetery....
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2017
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Hi, Marla;
I get nauseated when I hear Leo Sayer's 'When I Need You,' and energized by 'Highway to Hell.' Go figure.
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this non-fiction piece. It was fun to try to prove a theory I've held for a long time. Quite a few readers have shared how music affects their writing, and its been interesting to hear about different experiences.
~patty~
