tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post6297345922360270731..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : What Do You "Groove to" When You're in the Writing Groove?Jennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-73441311215497318182012-09-04T06:55:27.545-07:002012-09-04T06:55:27.545-07:00Movie soundtracks remind me of an other somewhat f...Movie soundtracks remind me of an other somewhat funny Music Business <i>'Inside Story....,'</i> <br /><br />When I first came to work at that major record (& entertainment) company, I was very curious about this band named 'OST' that I frequently saw in repertoire lists.<br /><br />Not knowing that it meant <br /><i>Original Sound Track</i> :) HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-61938189832148105182012-08-19T16:28:56.741-07:002012-08-19T16:28:56.741-07:00Anjali,
I can dig it. Though believe it or not, I...Anjali,<br /><br />I can dig it. Though believe it or not, I've never played online Solitaire. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-18844083037692923512012-08-19T10:59:37.945-07:002012-08-19T10:59:37.945-07:00Lucky people who can work with music playing in th...Lucky people who can work with music playing in the background. Some brains (like mine) can only focus on one thing at a time. So I get in the groove by playing online solitaire.<br />AnjaliAnjali Amithttp://thefabletable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-60152763655809403382012-08-17T15:58:58.316-07:002012-08-17T15:58:58.316-07:00I love Sade, as well. So soothing and romantic. Th...I love Sade, as well. So soothing and romantic. That reminds me that I have a friend who looks a lot like Sade. Not a bad person to resemble! ;-)<br /><br />Be well...<br /><br />~JJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-74396088237412633062012-08-17T05:11:02.349-07:002012-08-17T05:11:02.349-07:00wOW! Thanks much. Good to hear from you, Mouzzam!wOW! Thanks much. Good to hear from you, Mouzzam!Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-11949077828295540292012-08-16T19:40:40.222-07:002012-08-16T19:40:40.222-07:00Janette,
...I "hear" 'ya. Always a ...Janette,<br /><br />...I "hear" 'ya. Always a pleasure. B/T/W/ Forgot to mention SADE, she's one of my faves too. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-54325197795320079272012-08-16T17:13:30.688-07:002012-08-16T17:13:30.688-07:00Steff Metal,
Welcome! Music writers are my kinda&...Steff Metal,<br /><br />Welcome! Music writers are my kinda' people. :-)It must be so cool to review music for a living. I once did some blog work for reviewing jazz musicians, and it was totally awesome, dude. <br />Thanks so much for vibin' with us today. ;-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-26848828070587902212012-08-16T17:10:58.099-07:002012-08-16T17:10:58.099-07:00There's some good musical selections on here, ...There's some good musical selections on here, Jen. I recognize some of the artists, and look forward to familiarizing myself with the rest. <br /><br />Thanks for asking this question! I'm always willing to have you pick my brain. ;-)<br /><br />~JanetteJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-24088689449260292622012-08-15T20:30:30.165-07:002012-08-15T20:30:30.165-07:00Being a music writer, it surprises many people to ...Being a music writer, it surprises many people to know I don't usually listen to music when writing, unless I'm reviewing an album, in which case, it must be in my ears. My music of choice is metal in all it's various forms and genres, and that's the kind of music that doesn't sit quietly in the background. When I'm working on assignments, I like silence so I can focus, but when I'm answering emails, researching markets or pitching clients, I usually have Blind Guardian or Amon Amarth blasting.Steff Metalhttp://grymmandepic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-18443483196488594472012-08-15T10:58:38.597-07:002012-08-15T10:58:38.597-07:00Jacquelyn,
...And I "love" that you too...Jacquelyn,<br /><br />...And I "love" that you took the time to share your comment. :-)<br />Welcome! I dig the idea of movie soundtracks. My favorite is from the movie "Love Jones."<br /><br />Thanks much for stopping by and weighing in!Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-6936476752361884032012-08-15T10:50:16.315-07:002012-08-15T10:50:16.315-07:00H.P.,
Very, very interesting stuff, guy. :-) So c...H.P.,<br /><br />Very, very interesting stuff, guy. :-) So cool that you once worked for a major label. Thanks for sharing. :-) Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-58731502586805841642012-08-15T10:22:30.453-07:002012-08-15T10:22:30.453-07:00I love this question! I occasionally listen to mus...I love this question! I occasionally listen to music while I'm writing, but nothing with lyrics, since I find them distracting. I prefer movie soundtracks as a musical backdrop to write to. (I sometimes throw some classical in as well.)Jacquelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646450951770742173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-60713779498937308932012-08-14T03:46:33.020-07:002012-08-14T03:46:33.020-07:00Yes, I definitely have a thing for Music, and sinc...Yes, I definitely have a thing for Music, and since I also actually worked at one of the major record companies, I also got to know a lot of different types of Music. January 2011 I also actually wrote a post about an MP3 Player with Music being a great Writing Compagnion that can help to put you in a specific (emotional) state that you might want to get into for your writing. <br /><br />This reminds me of how when I was working in the Music Business, Music was also used as a way to 'Guard your Territory', For example you could get a pretty good idea about the <i>Emotional State</i> of collegues, for example sometimes when the office door of a collegue was shut, and very Loud Music you could consider it, <i>- Keep Out Music -</i> telling <i>'Keep out, I am to busy to talk, or in a bad mood'.</i><br /><br />Or when the door was open, with nice and Fun Music it was more like <i>- Invitation Music -</i> telling more something like: <i>'Come in let's chat'</i> (Btw. <i>Emotional State</i> is also actually something that I wrote about in my tiny little - Vision - ebook that I (pre) sell on several of my blogs.) hpvanduurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343831825247638323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-42556726634227760912012-08-13T18:21:15.731-07:002012-08-13T18:21:15.731-07:00Karen,
It's certainly an "acquired taste...Karen,<br /><br />It's certainly an "acquired taste." :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-15230340007025395402012-08-13T17:15:27.686-07:002012-08-13T17:15:27.686-07:00Had to chuckle at your routine. I can filter some ...Had to chuckle at your routine. I can filter some noise out, but I don't think I could quite do that. :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-87014163502155284822012-08-13T09:50:04.964-07:002012-08-13T09:50:04.964-07:00Sporty,
I hear 'ya. :-) It's important to...Sporty,<br /><br />I hear 'ya. :-) It's important to be able to tune out when it's important. Thanks for your thoughts.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-49992262249050632422012-08-13T07:34:16.832-07:002012-08-13T07:34:16.832-07:00I do love to have music in the background, though ...I do love to have music in the background, though it's not a requirement. I lean toward the old skook disco songs because they keep a beat going that seems to make my pen or fingers pump to the rhythm. Surprisingly enough I really don't "hear" the words when I don't need to. I attribute it to growing up in the Projects and living on the 5th floor... across from the subway train in NYC... 125th St. in Harlem, one of the busiest streets and 24 hour transit. I had to learn to sleep through noise. LOL (or should that be WOL - Writing Out Loud?)sporty kingnoreply@blogger.com