Composing : Do you write with background music? by Chase Cysco

Chase Cysco

Do you write with background music?

Had this random tune playing in the background while writing, and for some odd reason, it transported me—like I was a kid again, sitting at my little table eating oatmeal, watching Trading Moms. There’s this one garden scene in the movie with a specific sound that always made me feel warm inside. Funny how certain sounds or music can tap into something deep like that.

Curious—do you guys write with music playing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktTfV6VEATk

Maurice Vaughan

I mainly write without music, Chase Cysco. I write with it playing sometimes though. I listen to film scores, songs, and instrumentals.

Chase Cysco

lol i agree with you both Maurice Vaughan Mike Childress at first i would always get side tracked !!

but lately i have been getting ideas like if i hear a certain sound or jingle it will give me an idea of how i can picture them peaking there head out the window ect lol !

John Tinger

interesting! I actually compose music , all instrumental, on guitar that is background and underscore that people have given the wildest descriptions on how it transported them! Maurice Vaughan has heard what I do.

Maurice Vaughan

Check out John Tinger's work, everyone. It's incredible!

John Tinger

Thank you @maurice for the kind support!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, John Tinger.

Chase Cysco

John Tinger oo niceee ! i will most definitely check it out

Kat Spencer

Chase Cysco Typically no, because I'm also a composer, so my mind goes to the music which would distract me from my writing. Ironically, though, my piano instrumentals are played in the background of others who are working. They say it helps them focus and to be productive. I can't listen to my own music and get the same result. Great question and post, it's cool to know other people's processes.

Linwood Bell

Only if I'm stealing.

John Tinger

Awesome chase! Feel Free at your convenience

John Tinger

Chase what are your main themes and topics you write about by the way?

John Tinger

@kat Spencer that's ironic because I can't really listen to music when I'm doing work because I get distracted and drawn into the music LOL

Kat Spencer

John Tinger so it's not just me ;)

John Tinger

Kat Spencer no its not just you. lol

Kat Spencer

John Tinger That's a first! hahaha

Kerry Kennard

Not for me - need the focus on chords, etc.

I might start trying doing the Reference type sounds and music and A / B the mix - mastering part.

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