I’m sure I have a kindred spirit or two who story craft while listening to music. The interplay of instrumentals, melody, and poetry is a rambunctious inciter when it comes to creativity. Recently, I had plots unroll in my head entirely because of lyrics and a specific sequence of songs. I thought I’d make this a blog series where I give you playlists that inspire me, like the one below. Hopefully, they’ll serve as writing prompts for you. Or just enjoy the music.
Theme: Crimes of Simplifying Complexity
“Better Together” by Jack Johnson
“She” by Jake Scott
“You & Me” by James TW
“Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty
“Say Something” by Great Big World
“The Black and White” by The Band CAMINO
“Falling” by Harry Styles
“Bad Habit” by Ben Platt
“Happier” by Marshmello, Bastille
“this is me trying” by Taylor Swift
“When We Were Young” by Adele
