"Invincible" by Two Steps From Hell

The group is called Two Steps from Hell.
Their first album INVINCIBLE is out in MP3 if you want to download it.

If you like huge orchestral balls-to-the-wall sound that reminds you of intense fight sequences, gallant heroes, save-the-day chase scenes, and Love Conquers All, get this album!

Soundtracks to Write By - Harry Gregson-Williams

 I write to soundtracks.  I know a lot of authors who write with songs playing in the background, but because I am a trained vocalist, I can't "listen" to songs because my brain automatically tries to pay attention to the words.  So I opt for soundtracks, and - boy! - do they stir my imagination!

Every so often I'm going to highlight a particular composer, as well as his works, that I have placed in my Must Play folders on my iPod and iPhone.  And the first one that I found myself drawn to was the music of Harry Gregson-Williams.

Incredibly, the man has over 70 soundtracks to his credit, of which several have won him numerous awards.  My overall favorite?  His METAL GEAR SOLID series.  Running a close second are those of his NARNIA series.  He's also done KINGDOM OF HEAVEN and MAN ON FIRE, as well as PRINCE OF PERSIA and X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE.

You can listen here to part of his METAL GEAR SOLID Main Theme.



Harry Gregson-Williams MP3


Go have a listen over on Amazon for more samples!

Guilty Pleasure #19

I have a weakness for soundtrack albums. I would rather set my imagination free, and listen to a whole soundtrack, rather than listen to an individual person or group singing.

I also write my books while listening to soundtracks. These five above are but a few of the ones I have on my iPhone/iPod.

For the Love of Writing - With Music

I can't write when it's quiet. But neither can I write when the TV's on. I watch very little television. After a full day of teaching, my evenings are for writing, so I can't afford too many distractions.

However, I have to have my music. Soft background music. Sometimes by a particular artist, but usually motion picture soundtracks.

I have my iPod sitting on a base with dual speakers. Once it's on, I'm able to concentrate. And now that I think back on it, when I was in school and college, that's how I used to study -- with the stereo going constantly.

And if I'm very lucky, a song will inspire me for another story. :D