Cover Art by Alison Hunt
We’re going to get right into it. All of these songs made me think about the overall series, including the ending. I really hope some people go through the series to witness the ending because I’m proud of it. Been planning it since Mab debuted in Legends of Windemere. Now, enjoy the War of Nytefall songs.
There is a lot of pain in this book. Characters are battered and brutalized emotionally throughout the series. So, a song about hurt really fits.
I play this song whenever I think about Clyde in Nytefall. While he doesn’t really see himself as a king or true ruler, others see him as such. The tone of the song helps me imagine him in battle as well. I believe it also pertains to how Clyde and Xavier are basically fighting over who will be the vampire leader.
Throughout it all, Clyde holds onto his dream. As violent and monstrous as he is, the man is a big dreamer. Even if success means that he has to disappear from society, he wants Dawn Fangs and mortals to live peacefully with each other. The closer things get to the ending, the more complicated this dream appears to be.
Putting a fourth one on because this is the overall series. I always liked this song and it makes me think of stuff being ‘epic’. It fits for all of my series, but the climactic conclusion of Nytefall really stands out. Hoping I can get it all out to you by the end of 2021.
Legends of Windemere 
I have dreamer on one of my playlists.
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I’ve enjoyed that one for a while.
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Interesting lyrics: “I’m just a dreamer, I dream my life away
I’m just a dreamer, who dreams of better days”
Is this his “Imagine”? Has a John Lennon vibe.
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I forgot the story behind it. Definitely a unique Ozzy song.
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Thanks for sharing your songs, Charles. The Johnny Cash song always amazes me in that it is a cover for Nine Inch Nails. I guess he felt it was meaningful to him.
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Thanks. I think I’m going to be using it again. Totally forgot it was a NiN cover. Supposedly, he did the cover because his health was failing and he wanted to portray that.
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Yes, I guess so. Sad to see old June looking worried.
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That was a fun browse through some of the music that you write by, Charles. Congrats on the series and your plans for the ending. I love a strong ending after investing so much time in a story. Happy Writing.
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Thanks. Glad you enjoy it, but I didn’t write the music. They’re just songs that I feel connect to the series.
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Ah, I see. Still fun. I used to write to music, but find it too distracting now.
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I don’t my any musical talent. I’d be terrified to even try with my tin ear.
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I need to come visit this blog more often! Your content is amazing 🙂
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Thanks. I try. 🙂
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