Suzanne Vega and Thistle-chaser
(I'm doing an interesting little discussion with readers over on FB, and I thought that LJ friends might want to get involved, so I've summarized my FB posts.)
Ratha and Thistle-Chaser, Named Book #3, drew inspiration from Susan Vega's song "In the Eye". http://www.last.fm/music/Suzanne+Vega/_/In+the+Eye
Take a look at the song's lyrics and you'll see the beginning of the book's theme. Which lines do you think had the strongest effect on the relationship between Ratha and Thistle? http://www.elyrics.net/read/s/suzanne-vega-lyrics/in-the-eye-lyrics.html
"In the Eye" is the most powerful, relentless, brutally honest song I have ever heard. All the lines helped inspire Thistle's character in the book. "I would not run, I would not turn, I would not hide. In the eye. Look me in the eye."
More about Suzanne Vega: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Vega
I have left a message for Ms. Vega, telling her that her music inspired my work. I'm hoping she will respond. She's still active and recording.
What other songs do you think would fit "Ratha and Thistle-chaser", or certain scenes in the book? People have already suggested:
"In the Eye" by Susan Vega (original musical inspiration for the book) CB
"Neko Nyan Dansu" (in Japanese, from anime) http://mp3bear.com/?q=neko+nyan+dansu
"Path" by Apocalyptica (Finnish rock cello, cool!) http://www.last.fm/music/Apocalyptica/_/Path
"Bone Shatter" by Hedley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRYR6LKN78
"Take On Me" by A-Ha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EXxMlIExpo
Who on LJ has a song suggestion for the Top Ten Thistle Hit Parade? Anything and everything encouraged. Thistle says "Need songs. Want to dance with Quiet Hunter. Yes, yes, yes!"
CB
Ratha and Thistle-Chaser, Named Book #3, drew inspiration from Susan Vega's song "In the Eye". http://www.last.fm/music/Suzanne+Vega/_/In+the+Eye
Take a look at the song's lyrics and you'll see the beginning of the book's theme. Which lines do you think had the strongest effect on the relationship between Ratha and Thistle? http://www.elyrics.net/read/s/suzanne-vega-lyrics/in-the-eye-lyrics.html
"In the Eye" is the most powerful, relentless, brutally honest song I have ever heard. All the lines helped inspire Thistle's character in the book. "I would not run, I would not turn, I would not hide. In the eye. Look me in the eye."
More about Suzanne Vega: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Vega
I have left a message for Ms. Vega, telling her that her music inspired my work. I'm hoping she will respond. She's still active and recording.
What other songs do you think would fit "Ratha and Thistle-chaser", or certain scenes in the book? People have already suggested:
"In the Eye" by Susan Vega (original musical inspiration for the book) CB
"Neko Nyan Dansu" (in Japanese, from anime) http://mp3bear.com/?q=neko+nyan+dansu
"Path" by Apocalyptica (Finnish rock cello, cool!) http://www.last.fm/music/Apocalyptica/_/Path
"Bone Shatter" by Hedley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRYR6LKN78
"Take On Me" by A-Ha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EXxMlIExpo
Who on LJ has a song suggestion for the Top Ten Thistle Hit Parade? Anything and everything encouraged. Thistle says "Need songs. Want to dance with Quiet Hunter. Yes, yes, yes!"
CB