Tag Archives: music

Poetry Day: Death to the Remixer

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Forgot which remix set me off on this one.  Probably went overboard, but I really hated the new version.) The horror that you made Thinking you have skill With an ear made all of tin All I hear is noise … Continue reading →

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Some of My Favorite Writing Songs

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I couldn’t do this week’s topic without showing some songs that I will put on when I need some inspiration.  That or I have trouble with a scene and they can help me get through the issue.  I’ve been using … Continue reading →

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Some Tips to Having Music Play While You Work

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I was rather surprised years ago when people asked me how I can listen to music while I write.  They assumed it was a distraction or hurt my progress.  Yet, I’ve always done it and never suffered.  Other things got … Continue reading →

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The Need for Music

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve written about needing music when I write before.  Felt like revisiting because it’s come up in conversations again.  Although, I do know that this isn’t common for authors.  Most I know need silence.  So, why am I not the … Continue reading →

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Halloween Songs about Monsters

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, we did the ‘Time Warp’ and Devil Songs already.  Lets look for some monster tunes that we don’t typically see.  I’ll put the classics on next weekend for actual Halloween due to both tradition and laziness.  What?  I’ve got … Continue reading →

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‘The Ballad of Mrs. Molony’ by C.S. Boyack (Delivered by Lisa Burton the Robot Girl) #supernatural #vampires

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a long time, so I’m happy to introduce Lisa Burton the Robot Girl once more.  She’s bringing us some news about C.S. Boyack’s ‘The Hat’ series, which is a funny adventure involving supernatural threats, a talking Hat, and … Continue reading →

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Halloween Songs: Devil Tunes

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a feeling some people might get antsy about the topic.  Still, if there’s any month to put up a bunch of songs involving the Devil then it would be October.  I can’t say I’m surprised that there are … Continue reading →

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Halloween Music: Time Warp!

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Almost forgot that I was going to do this every Sunday.  Hard to choose songs too because I’ve used the big ones multiple times.  Ghostbusters, Thriller, Monster Mash, etc. have all ben used here.  Well . . . Not much … Continue reading →

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Songs of the Past Year for Me

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

The last year and a half have been brutal.  More so for me if you count the divorce stuff beforehand.  Anyway, I noticed a few songs really grabbed me during the pandemic and hit me harder than others.  Part of … Continue reading →

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Music of Quest of the Brokenhearted

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Quest of the Brokenhearted is what one would call a spin-off.  This story shows what happened to Kira Grasdon after the battle with Baron Kernaghan.  She grew from a one-scene character that I created on a whim to a central figure … Continue reading →

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