Movie Soundtracks for Writing

I don't know about you, but when I write, I like to have music playing. Not just out of the computer's open speakers, but through earbuds. There's just something about having the music transmitted directly into your ears that brings the music to life in a way you'd never imagined!

Anyway, sorry, I didn't mean to go on a tangent about earbuds, haha! If you're one of those people that can listen to worded music while writing . . . I envy you. But yet, I also don't envy you. Because if I could write with worded music in the background, I would never have been introduced to the amazing world of soundtracks.

Have you ever noticed that on super old movies, they don't generally have music for every scene? It's sad, really. But, having grown up watching said shows, I didn't even notice. Until I started watching movies that did have soundtracks. And I realized that music brings the movies to life. If the bad guy is about to attack the protagonist from behind, the viewer doesn't really feel the desired fear and trepidation until spooky, suspenseful music is played.

That is why I love listening to music while I write. Unless you listen for it, you don't even notice a movie's soundtrack. But, nonetheless, when it's there, it sharpens the emotions evoked by the scene. So when I turn on a soundtrack (Spotify playlists for the win!), half the time I don't even realize that it's playing; it just drowns out other sounds, and it helps me focus. I can't tell you how many times music has kept me intent on my writing and my fingers flying.

So, without further ado, I'd love to share some of my favorite movie soundtracks that I enjoy writing with! Warning: Most (if not all) have one or two songs that have words, so I'd recommend skipping them. Since I don't even know if the words are good. ;P

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Narnia soundtracks are a mix of intense songs and happy songs, so you might want to sift through them to find the ones you like. ;)

How to Train Your Dragon

I love the HTTYD soundtrack so much!! Again, it's a mix, but it's not quite to diverse.

War Horse

Honestly, I was kinda shocked at how playful the War Horse soundtrack is, haha!

Cinderella

The Cinderella playlist is actually pretty fluffy and light, haha! But it you're writing a fun story, this is PERFECT.

Fireproof

Alllllll the emotions . . . (If you've seen the movie, you know what I'm talking about!)

McFarland, USA

The McFarland, USA soundtrack will get you in the mood for writing, no matter what genre you're writing! It makes you feel ready to tackle the world!

What music do you enjoy writing with? Have you seen any of these movies? Should I do another post with favorite soundtracks?