And now, time for something jazzy. Elegant. Though Gramatik is branded as an electronic artist, he uses organic instruments and soulful/hiphop vibes to bring a sound I think is better described as Lounge. Fitting as this is the perfect kind of late night music to unwind to.
What makes books entertaining? A scene from iCarly (yes, I watched iCarly growing up), phrases this eloquently. When dared to read a book, Sam Puckett obliges, then later says "They're great, they're like TV in your head!" (iFence, 2008)
Essentially, that's true. Books are like a theatrical experience produced by our imaginations. Words come to life and can create memorable people, pets or creatures; they can tug on our heartstrings; and even take us places. Right now, I want to focus on that last point.
A good book should take you somewhere. Make sure you set up the setting vividly very early on and carry it throughout your work. Although chances are the primary motive for going to the movies is for laughs, frights, heart-pumping/adrenaline-racing excitement, (or lovey-dovey scenes if you're into that sort of thing), movies that are beautifully filmed are often praised for their visuals or cinematography.
Think about the visuals in Star Trek, Avatar, The Batman, Sin City, Pacific Rim, A Cure for Wellness, 300, Tron Legacy & The Book of Eli. Each movie has a distinct visual style which sells the mood and genre of the movie.
You may not have the cameras, lights, or set pieces, but use your descriptions of color, your evocative word choice, and detail the places your characters go to just like you want an accurate adaptation of your novel to hit the big screen someday. Write it like you would want to watch it.
To debut my electronic musical tastes,
I'm going to share Auvic. If you're looking for an energetic fusion
stronger than the audio equivalent of Mountain Dew and Coffee, with
breakbeat and glitch hop influences, look no further!
As I launch off the revival of my blog, I want to begin with just one notion.
Your ideas are invaluable. You can't put a price on them, because you never know what they will blossom into as you develop them. Your idea could become the next bestselling novel, award-winning playwright, or chart-topping success on the Top-40 Radio station.
And they usually start with a draft that may not be impressive or groundbreaking at first glance. But we all had to start somewhere. Rome wasn't built in a day.
However, in the case that your daydreams or nightdreams or real life experiences strike you with divinely creative inspiration, realize that you've captured lightning in a bottle. Don't let it escape!
Carry that notepad, recorder, sketchbook etc, and jot that idea down! Jot it down with the same urgency as if there was a fire, except the fire is not in the building, but in your mind!
You'll never know what that idea just might transform into.
So to kick off the reboot of my blog I'm going to share my first Vibe: Makin' Moves by Hill Harris. Hard to listen to and not feel motivated and blood-pumped!
