MUSICAL INSPIRATON

[Amethystic]

Okay, so basically I have drained every nuance of creative energy out of my iTunes playlist, and therefore can no longer draw inspiration for my science-fiction stories from it. Therefore, I am requesting that everyone post the most creative, most unique, most epic music they have heard, in hopes that I will have something catchy and thought-provoking to motivate me as I exercise my creative writing skills. To give you some idea of what I'm looking for, previous writing inspirations have included:

-Relient K
-House of Heroes
-Owl City
-Switchfoot
-Skillet (rarely, I'm not a huge fan)
-Falling Up
-Capital Lights
-Chameleon Circuit (yes, that's right, I'm into Trock music)
-RED (not too heavy)

So, if anyone has a song or band that you think has a story waiting behind it, especially an action-adventure story, please let me know!

[Whitty Whit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZQebW6cI44

[The Kings Daughter]

Okay, so basically I have drained every nuance of creative energy out of my iTunes playlist, and therefore can no longer draw inspiration for my science-fiction stories from it.

I know longer feel crazy. ^_^

I love listening to Steve Green's 'We Believe' album. The only bad thing is, I started listening to it while I fell asleep, so now whenever I listen to it I get sleepy right away. Especially the songs, "All Across the Sky" and "I Will Serve the Lord", maybe "Let The Walls Fall Down" too.

[Jesus' Princess]

Hum, Casting Crowns? I haven't heard much but I love "Courageous"

[Shennifer]

that was funny....

Anyway, Amy, as far as a song with a possible action story behind it, I think of Eye of the Tiger
But for just creative music as well as rockier music I suggest: Stellar Kart, Newsboys (before and after Tait), Mumford and Sons, Civil Wars, Waka Waka by Shakira, Uprising by Muse, anything by Adele and epic movie soundtracks (like Braveheart, or Inception).
I have no idea if you'll be interested in any of these, but I think they're worth checking out

[The Kings Daughter]

Hum, Casting Crowns? I haven't heard much but I love "Courageous"

They are good, I mainly like their Christmas music.

Amy, try LotR, Star Wars, Narnia, or Doctor Who sound tracts. They are amazing.

[Musical Shutterbug]

Amy, try LotR, Star Wars, Narnia, or Doctor Who sound tracts. They are amazing.

This

And if you want something really dramatic, you could try the Jaws theme.

You should look up Lindsey Sterling She is simply fabulous.

[Amethystic]

I do enjoy soundtrack music, but honestly I've been pumping myself so full of Music To Test By and Port Blue that non-lyrical music has lost its effect on me for the time being, and as much as I like praise and worship music it usually doesn't do it for me creativity-wise. (Usually. I'm sure I have exceptions.) Also, normally with stuff like this just listing bands can be good, but could you guys give me a song or two to start off with? It gives me a foothold, so to speak.

Anyway, Amy, as far as a song with a possible action story behind it, I think of Eye of the Tiger
But for just creative music as well as rockier music I suggest: Stellar Kart, Newsboys (before and after Tait), Mumford and Sons, Civil Wars, Waka Waka by Shakira, Uprising by Muse, anything by Adele and epic movie soundtracks (like Braveheart, or Inception).
I have no idea if you'll be interested in any of these, but I think they're worth checking out

Shakira? If you say so... *skeptical* And both Stellar Kart and Newsboys are great, but they're also very worshippy. But again, if you know a specific song or two by them that you think could suit my purposes let me know.

[31899]

So I went a bit mad...

Index:
W - Has words
N - No words

N - I think I may have told you about this song but "October" by Eric Whitacre.
Original Version
Orchestra Version
I personally like the Orchestra Version better

Beware YouTube advertisements can be annoying (I tried to find versions without advertisements, but that was sometimes difficult)

Other songs you might like include but are not limited to:
W -Not Edward Cullen by Hank Green (okay, this one is sort of a joke, but you might like some of his other music)
W - 9 Crimes by Damien Rice (it's a bit of a quieter song)
W - 9 Crimes cover by Katherine Crowe
W - Apologize by One Republic (I like this song because I got to play a really well arranged String Orchestra version that unfortunately no recording of exists). [You may not like it, but you also have different tastes than myself]
N - Inside Out lyricless version by Hillsong
N - Drifen by Shirl Jay Atwell (this is a bit of a quiet recording so you might need to turn up the volume a tiny bit)(It's also an amateur recording *sigh*)
N -Lindsey Stirling is a great artist, this is a link to her channel and the songs I would definitely check out are River Flows In You (a softer song) and Shadows (a heavier song)
W - Adele's music is also fantastic Rolling in the Deep, Turning Tables
W - Arcade Fire has good music too but they are a bit heavier The Suburbs, The Suburbs Continued, Power Out, Rebellion (lies)

Edit: I found this song today and I am not yet sure if I like it: Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri

Sorry if that is too much or you do not like it.

31899

[Shennifer]

Anyway, Amy, as far as a song with a possible action story behind it, I think of Eye of the Tiger
But for just creative music as well as rockier music I suggest: Stellar Kart, Newsboys (before and after Tait), Mumford and Sons, Civil Wars, Waka Waka by Shakira, Uprising by Muse, anything by Adele and epic movie soundtracks (like Braveheart, or Inception).
I have no idea if you'll be interested in any of these, but I think they're worth checking out

Shakira? If you say so... *skeptical* And both Stellar Kart and Newsboys are great, but they're also very worshippy. But again, if you know a specific song or two by them that you think could suit my purposes let me know.

Waka Waka is more of a dancey type song, but in a good way it was the world cup song in 2010 in South Africa.

And as far as Stellar Kart goes....maybe Livin on a Prayer (cover of Bon Jovi's song), or Student Driver;and Come Back Home most of their songs are indeed, a tad more worshipful I guess.

[Anna><>]

Camouflage by Brad Paisley is a good song. I also like Knee Deep by the Zac Brown Band.

[Joy]

I'd suggest ThePianoGuys. Just look them up on youtube. They may do instrumental, but they are amazing. Oh, and you should definitely check out their song "Cello Wars". Really awesome!

[ric]

Instrumental/soundtrack-wise, I'd go for the National Treasure soundtrack. One of my favorite more modern-sounding soundtracks, it's sort of rocky/electronic at times.

Arcade Fire, like 31899 mentioned, might actually be inspirational at times... it's very subtle and indie sounding. That would be something I'd check out.

Oh yeah, and Shennifer mentioned Muse. Pretty much anything by them would be great for a sci-fi/action-adventure story.

[Christian A.]

Mat Kearney and NEEDTOBREATHE both tend to be very inspiring, and they aren't very "worshippy." Try "Ships in the Night" and "Hey Mama" by Mat Kearney. And try "Slumber" "Drive All Night" and definitely "Through Smoke" from NEEDTOBREATHE.

[Amethystic]

Okay, here's all of what I evaluated thus far:

"October" by Eric Whitacre - I do like Whitacre's music muchly, but I don't think it's what I'm looking for in this instance. Still, this song is beautiful.

"Not Edward Cullen" by Hank Green - No, but nice selection.

"9 Crimes" by Damien Rice (and covered by Katherine Crowe) - I liked this song. *nods* This is the kind of thing I'm looking for, or something similar to this.

"Apologize" by One Republic - It's an okay song, but not what I'm looking for.

"Inside Out" instrumental by Hillsong - Nice, but like I said before, I need to deviate from instrumental for a while.

"Drifen" by Shirl Jay Atwell - Oooh, I'm saving this for when I'm in an orchestraic mood.

"Shadows" and "River Flows In You" by Lindsey Stirling - another amazing but wordless artist. (Though I must note, the music videos are especially interesting. Interesting music videos also count for something, so if you know a song with a neat video, let me know.)

"Rolling in the Deep" and "Turning Tables" by Adele - Adele is a great artist, but there always seems to be a single reoccuring theme with her.

"The Suburbs" Arcade Fire - They're interesting, I guess, but maybe a bit too indie for my tastes?

"Jar of Hearts" by Christina Perri - I kind of liked this song, if only for the essential vampirism and gothic elements of the music video.

"Camouflage" by Brad Paisley - Way too country and way too redneck, but very funny.

"Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band - Another country song? Ehhh... not very adventurey.

"Waka Waka" by Shakira - Meh.

"Come Back Home" and "Student Driver" by Stellar Kart - Hmmm... closer. I need to mull this over. (And I'll just restate again, I do like Stellar Kart, they're just not usually a creative spark for me.)

"Uprising" by Muse - YES. THAT'S PERFECT. (And the music video was pretty awesome too.) Though this is probably where I max out when it comes to edgy lyrics.

[ric]

"Uprising" by Muse - YES. THAT'S PERFECT. (And the music video was pretty awesome too.) Though this is probably where I max out when it comes to edgy lyrics.

Haha

Oh, and some Edison Glass might be good, especially "Without a Sound." I've always thought that song sounds really sci-fi-ish.

[Shennifer]

"Uprising" by Muse - YES. THAT'S PERFECT. (And the music video was pretty awesome too.) Though this is probably where I max out when it comes to edgy lyrics.

Yay! one of my suggestions was chosen. And I guess Waka Waka didn't really fit with your vision; it's okay, it's not everyone's cup of tea

[Steve]

"Evil Genius" by eleventyseven.

For sure.

[Termite]

Sons of God, "The Genesis Prologue". It's a three song EP and what I listened to ALL OF NANO both years.

[Steve]

Actually, I have like... a zillion instrumental songs I made. If you want, I'll send you links to download them.