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Music Inspiration:Weather Storm by Massive Attack, as performed by The Vitamin String Quartet**
courtesy tradebit.com
If you read my Facebook, then you already know how I feel about this track, so sorry for the repetition!
Massive Attack, for me, is one of those groups you just have to be in the mood for. That being said, they’re not for everyone, though I think their catchy beats offer accessibility. If you have a pulse, you fall in love with rhythm, it’s as simple as that. Not that you actually acquire rhythm, but you appreciate it when it falls in sync with something natural. Massive Attack’s beats capture natural moods within rhythm, however dark and ominous their sound is. The best word I can use to describe it is carnal.
This song has that synchronicity, that something natural that can evoke memories or create new scenarios. So, here’s the challenge as you put this track on repeat….
Writing Challenge: Setting
Use this song of the day to challenge your conventional ideas about setting and the words you typically use to present it. This piece evokes an obvious mood, but fight against going for the typical wind-and-harsh weather scenario. Try to get away from thinking about the title. Focus on the rhythm. What time period are we talking? 15th century? Or maybe BC? The future? Are there people involved? Animals? How do they influence the sound? MOST importantly, where’s the light coming from – if there is any – and where is it being cast? Do research only if you can’t resist the impulse, but try writing first with your gut. See where it takes you. It’s OK to take liberties…that’s what I’m encouraging!
A poem, a scene of a play, a chapter from your memoir – this is where you start your flow, so have at it!
As always, comment with your thoughts or even share what you’ve written.
H2I,
Alicia
**note: Please go to Grooveshark and search this track until I figure out what I’m doing wrong with my widget. For some reason it’s not embedding correctly. Thanks!
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Thank you for the inspiration!
Comment by -A March 11, 2011 @ 4:34 pmBeautiful song…