Strike Up The Band - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T08:04:40Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:51369?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A51373&feed=yes&xn_auth=noReader chiming in here-music…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-03:537324:Comment:522522007-07-03T16:24:54.483Znorbyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/norby871
Reader chiming in here-music worked in to the novels can be good, but it can also be frustrating as well. The great thing about movies is that you <i>hear</i> the music when you're meant to. In the book, well, it's just words. If you want to check it out, you have to make a note, and look it up later. I don't like my reading interrupted that way (yeah, I'm high maintenance, what of it?)<br />
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On the other hand, I've enjoyed listening to different bands that I've read about so that's not so bad, and…
Reader chiming in here-music worked in to the novels can be good, but it can also be frustrating as well. The great thing about movies is that you <i>hear</i> the music when you're meant to. In the book, well, it's just words. If you want to check it out, you have to make a note, and look it up later. I don't like my reading interrupted that way (yeah, I'm high maintenance, what of it?)<br />
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On the other hand, I've enjoyed listening to different bands that I've read about so that's not so bad, and when I see them mentioned somewhere, a magazine, whatnot, I know who they are at least. My biggest complaint is that it seems like everyone is doing it and a lot times I can't say that I really care what kind of music the guy listens to or what song was playing in the club, ya know? Just get on with the story. I'm 27 and I love the Stones.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-01:537324:Comment:516802007-07-01T13:39:01.361ZDave Whitehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DaveWhite
I'm 27 and I love the Stones. I also like newer stuff... I think you just inspired me to post something, but I'll do it in another thread.
I'm 27 and I love the Stones. I also like newer stuff... I think you just inspired me to post something, but I'll do it in another thread. "Patrick Bateman in Bret East…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-30:537324:Comment:515662007-06-30T11:05:47.805ZDonna Moorehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DonnaMoore
<i>"Patrick Bateman in Bret Easton Ellis’s AMERICAN PSYCHO. He argues that Huey Lewis is superior to Elvis Costello."</i><br />
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I love that - it tells you everything you need to know about him :o)
<i>"Patrick Bateman in Bret Easton Ellis’s AMERICAN PSYCHO. He argues that Huey Lewis is superior to Elvis Costello."</i><br />
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I love that - it tells you everything you need to know about him :o) My mum likes The Cramps and A…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-30:537324:Comment:515652007-06-30T11:03:44.784ZDonna Moorehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DonnaMoore
My mum likes The Cramps and AC DC. Of course, she also likes Status Quo but I forgive her that since she's 76 and can't get it right ALL the time.
My mum likes The Cramps and AC DC. Of course, she also likes Status Quo but I forgive her that since she's 76 and can't get it right ALL the time. I agree with Led Zeppelin and…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-29:537324:Comment:515252007-06-29T21:58:07.828ZJohn Dishonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
I agree with Led Zeppelin and would add Pink Floyd and Queen. I don't know anyone around my age (23) who likes Kiss, and very few who are into Guns N Roses. Of course Hendrix is popular with everyone.
I agree with Led Zeppelin and would add Pink Floyd and Queen. I don't know anyone around my age (23) who likes Kiss, and very few who are into Guns N Roses. Of course Hendrix is popular with everyone. I'm not terribly interested i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-29:537324:Comment:515202007-06-29T21:48:55.067ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I'm not terribly interested in music and use it sparingly in my books. I get irritated by writers (Rankin comes to mind) who go on and on about bands and artists I've never heard about. If Rankin does this to add some detail of the protagonist's character, he wastes way too much time on it. I suspect it's his own hobby. Then, of course, there is the matter of such references dating the novels in the future or being meaningless to readers in other countries.
I'm not terribly interested in music and use it sparingly in my books. I get irritated by writers (Rankin comes to mind) who go on and on about bands and artists I've never heard about. If Rankin does this to add some detail of the protagonist's character, he wastes way too much time on it. I suspect it's his own hobby. Then, of course, there is the matter of such references dating the novels in the future or being meaningless to readers in other countries. Actually, that's not entirely…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-29:537324:Comment:514962007-06-29T16:13:48.592ZPepper Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
Actually, that's not entirely true. My dad is amazingly eclectic when it comes to music, and we are often introduced to the music of newer bands through him.
Actually, that's not entirely true. My dad is amazingly eclectic when it comes to music, and we are often introduced to the music of newer bands through him. I love musical references in…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-29:537324:Comment:514592007-06-29T10:27:16.893ZJulie Morriganhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Julielew
I love musical references in books. They give a sense of time and place, and an insight into the character. I remember in one of Christopher Brookmyre's tales, the baddy liked Phil Collins - I laughed my arse off! I've also picked up on bands I might otherwise not have come across, having listened to them after they were name checked in a book. And yup, I do it myself.
I love musical references in books. They give a sense of time and place, and an insight into the character. I remember in one of Christopher Brookmyre's tales, the baddy liked Phil Collins - I laughed my arse off! I've also picked up on bands I might otherwise not have come across, having listened to them after they were name checked in a book. And yup, I do it myself. Good points, all. Music seems…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-29:537324:Comment:514522007-06-29T07:51:36.903ZVince Keenanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/vpkeenan
Good points, all. Music seems like a trickier-than-you’d-think proposition in fiction. You want to avoid the generics, while not relying too much on bands that have become overt signifiers like the Stones. At the same time, you don’t want to go too obscure. I’m a George Pelecanos fan, but after reading some of his books I feel like digging out back issues of Creem on microfiche.<br />
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That’s what was so great about the use of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” in the final episode of THE SOPRANOS. Of…
Good points, all. Music seems like a trickier-than-you’d-think proposition in fiction. You want to avoid the generics, while not relying too much on bands that have become overt signifiers like the Stones. At the same time, you don’t want to go too obscure. I’m a George Pelecanos fan, but after reading some of his books I feel like digging out back issues of Creem on microfiche.<br />
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That’s what was so great about the use of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” in the final episode of THE SOPRANOS. Of course a guy Tony’s age would cue up the Rodney Dangerfield of power ballads. (I will state here and now that I love that song unironically and unreservedly. Snicker if you must.)<br />
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In terms of musical taste informing a character, you can’t top Patrick Bateman in Bret Easton Ellis’s AMERICAN PSYCHO. He argues that Huey Lewis is superior to Elvis Costello. Clearly the man is a danger to himself and others. And I say that as someone who will also admit to liking Huey Lewis. In my writing, I tend to ment…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-29:537324:Comment:514412007-06-29T04:18:30.524ZEDWARD C MORGANhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ECMorgan
In my writing, I tend to mention real bands and real songs. I also like it when I read such things.<br />
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To me it just adds an air of realism..plus I like being specific.<br />
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A recurring character in my stories isn't a blues fan, or even a contemporary blues fan. He's a Deborah Coleman fan.<br />
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Of course, there are plenty of bands, like the Stones, who are over-used, but overall, I like the real deal.
In my writing, I tend to mention real bands and real songs. I also like it when I read such things.<br />
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To me it just adds an air of realism..plus I like being specific.<br />
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A recurring character in my stories isn't a blues fan, or even a contemporary blues fan. He's a Deborah Coleman fan.<br />
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Of course, there are plenty of bands, like the Stones, who are over-used, but overall, I like the real deal.