Music can greatly influence the creative process while writing, with different genres and playlists playing a significant role in setting the mood.
Certain genres of music often face prejudice or mockery, despite resonating with diverse demographics, highlighting the influence of personal experiences and age on music preferences.
Deep dives
The Influence of Music While Writing
The podcast episode discusses the influence of music while writing. The hosts share their experiences with different genres of music and how it affects their creative process. They talk about listening to instrumental music and specific playlists curated for different books. They also discuss how their musical tastes have changed over the years and the role of music in creating the right mood for writing.
The Impact of Teenage Music Preferences
The hosts examine the phenomenon where music loved by teenage girls is often criticized or dismissed by others. They use the example of Olivia Rodrigo's song 'Driver's License' to highlight the unique reception it received, with people from various demographics connecting to it. They discuss the influences of age and personal experiences in shaping music preferences and the tendency for certain genres to face prejudice or mockery.
The Evolution of Music Consumption
The hosts reflect on the shifting landscape of music consumption, noting that traditional radio no longer holds the same significance it once did. They discuss how the internet and streaming services like Spotify have allowed for more diverse music exploration. They also mention the ability to curate playlists based on specific emotions or themes and the convenience of having a home gym with personal music choices.
Individual Music Preferences and Dislikes
The hosts share their personal preferences and dislikes when it comes to music. They mention their attempts to appreciate certain genres like jazz and punk, but finding difficulty in truly connecting with them. They talk about the influence of personal experiences and early exposure to specific types of music, as well as the impact of living in certain regions or being surrounded by certain musical influences.
Brandon and Dan continue a discussion from an earlier episode about music. In today’s episode they take about music they listen to while writing, specific theme songs for their books as well as diving into popular music with regular tangents along the way.