Theme Songs

I am one of those authors who needs music while writing. My general mood music is a personalized online station with an eclectic mix of alternative. Some songs have linked themselves in my head to specific projects, which I’ve shared below. The entire set of lyrics is not a literal interpretation of a story. Sometimes it’s just a phrase or two, or even just the theme and tone of the song. Song titles link out to the official music videos on YouTube.

Steel Empires series:

• Steel Victory (Book 1): “Pompeii” by Bastille
• Steel Magic (Book 2): “Stolen Dance” by Milky Chance
• Steel Blood (Book 3): “2 Heads” by Coleman Hell
• Steel Time (Book 4): “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy
• Steel Shadows (Book 5): “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
• Steel Justice (Book 6): “Take It From Me” by KONGOS
• Steel Legacy (Book 7): “The World We Made” by Ruelle

Steel Forged prequel stories:

• “The Reluctant Master”: “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
• “The Job”: “I’m Only Joking” by KONGOS
• “Thicker Than Blood”: “Uprising” by Muse
• “Children at Play”: “Hey Brother” by Avicii

Steel Empires coda stories:

• “Untitled” (a coda to Steel Magic): “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots
• “Untitled” (a coda to Steel Blood): “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey
• “Untitled” (K+A+T story): “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic

Characters:

• Victory’s Theme: “Born Alone Die Alone” by Madalen Duke | Victory’s Playlist
• Toria’s Theme: “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons | Toria’s Playlist
• Kane’s Theme: “Alright” by Judah & the Lion | Kane’s Playlist
• Mikelos’ Theme: “Walk” by Foo Fighters | Mikelos’ Playlist
• Asaron’s Theme: “A Good Song Never Dies” by Saint Motel | Asaron’s Playlist
• Syri’s Theme: “I’m Born to Run” by American Authors | Syri’s Playlist
• Archer’s Theme: “Deep Water” by American Authors | Archer’s Playlist
• Liam’s Theme: “Doom Days” by Bastille | Liam’s Playlist
• Jarimis’ Theme: “Honey (B)” by Levi Matthan | Jarimis’ Playlist
• Gray’s Theme: “Remains” by Bastille Vs. Rag’N’Bone Man Vs. Skunk Anansie
• Mehr’s Theme: “Going Down Fighting” by Phlotilla

Relationships:

• Kane & Archer’s Theme: “Fire and the Flood” by Vance Joy
• Toria & Liam’s Theme: “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
• Mikelos & Connor’s Theme: “Happier” by Marshmellow ft. Bastille
• Victory & Mikelos’ Theme: “Cruel World” by Active Child