Soundtracks for reading

[TheLegend69697]

Does anyone else ever listen to a certain album or type of music while reading? I don't do it everytime I read a book, but there were a couple times I did, and now it seems everytime I hear the music I am totally reminded of the book I was reading. While reading The Dark Tower a few years ago, I would alternate between Dark Side Of The Moon and a mix of classical music. It went very well with the atmosphere of those books.

Just wondering if anyone else ever does this?

[marew1]

I don't. I guess I like solitude when I read. Enjoy your music and reading.

[Nero]

I've never really done that either. The few times there was music playing while I read I didn't seem to get as immersed as I usually did.

But I do listen to all kinds of music while I play video games.

[Bango Skank]

I went through a phase where I'd listen to Grace by Jeff Bckley when reading the DT books.

[TheLegend69697]

I don't. I guess I like solitude when I read. Enjoy your music and reading.

I know what you mean, seems as I get older I find music a little more distracting when I'm reading. Although I find that classical works good because there is no singing.

[MartinEden]

This is an interesting thread! In On Writing, King stated he listened to music while writing some of his books. Not sure whether he continues that tradition, but it is a great idea. (Does he??)

I listen to a variety of music while reading--it depends on the book and the overall mood of the section/chapter I am reading. What's more interesting, is when the book suddenly coincides exactly with the music, escalating while the suspense in the book begins to build. There is such a great feeling when that happens! It's intoxicating!

[Jasonbobdude]

Well, the Benny Hill theme is great for reading excessively violent/scary scenes... You'll imagine everything in a very different way.

Usually, though, if a song is mentioned in the story, I'll find it online and listen to it. One that I remember was "Sympathy for the Devil" in Dreamcatcher.

[Jax]

When I was younger I always had music playing while I read. Now I find it extremely distracting. I need to read in a quiet place by myself or I end up reading the same sentence or paragraph over and over.

[Black Suit]

I thought I was all alone on this but I guess not..

I make certain mix cd's with a whole bunch of smooth songs. everything from Nina Simone, Bach, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, to Brazillian jazz and Miles Davis.. anything soothing.

[MartinEden]

That brings up a great idea: If one were to compile a "soundtrack" mix for a SK book they've read. Songs referenced in the book would be obvious choices, but it would be interesting to see what others people would choose for a particular book.