I'm a big fan of video game soundtracks for writing to - as evidenced here and here - they exist solely to accompany you doing something - and hell - what's the difference between writing and killing a few trolls?
Ok - so there might be a bit of a difference there, but regardless ;-p the point is the role that music plays in creative endeavors. While most popular music is the center of attention - existing to be listened to first and enjoyed as the focal point - there's this whole genre of music that exists to facilitate your behavior. And while there are plenty of study playlists out there - there's just something about certain game soundtracks that I dig.
Equilinox seems to be in the Minecraft genre - a world building game with a twist - here's their blurb:
The composer had submitted the main theme back in June last year and it took us a while to get it in a format we could easily share. While I'm normally one for putting the one track on repeat - and I have done that with the main theme - I highly recommend you run the entire soundtrack - at 52 minutes it's a solid amount of time to have your head down and there's a constant thread that runs through the themes.
As with Vranko's Sigila Violeta, there's something charming about this piece of music - the main theme has certain optimism and energy to it that grabs you in and makes you want to write. As you go through the themes you'll find your energy changing as different grooves and instrumentations come into play. Home is 2 minutes of sheer chugging energy!
The game is supposed to launch in March of this year but if you're looking for something to write to before then - this is streaming on the major platforms right now. Most definitely take it for a spin.
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About the Curator: Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the dark forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top. They would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
Although I've always played, I haven't always been a musician. Most of my twenties were spent working with people, buying and selling and learning how the world works. It was in my thirties that I came to America and focused on music and began to develop music2work2.
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Lonely Dream – Drunken Kong Remix – The Archer, Drunken Kong
24 November 2021
But as I’ve moved from ideation to manifestation, the energy of the playlist needed to change – solo piano is good for thinking – but 8 minutes of 130 bpm edm is great for getting things down
Out Of Reach – Cristoph, Yotto, Sansa
8 November 2021
So if you’ve been listening to the playlist recently you know what’s coming. Last week’s track was all about setting the intent for change – away from the more relaxing ideation space of solo instrumentation to this week’s electronic track from Cristoph, Yotto and Sansa.
Mr. Clay – Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
31 October 2021
I’ve known for a while that the feel of the list was going to change – while piano instrumentals are perfect for reflection and ideation – at some point you need some energetic input to get your fingers moving.
Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the Dark Forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top, they would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
As a psychology graduate I studied how sound affects human performance.
As a musician I compose instrumental music that stimulates your brain but doesn't mess with your language centers, leaving you free to be creative and brilliant without distraction.
As a curator I research how music can improve your life and create flow - I can tell you what music to listen to when studying for a test and why listening to sad music can make you feel better.
As a creator / contributor at musicto I’m part of a global creator community that collaborates through music. You can learn more about our community here.