
Not the sound of silence…
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.
Note: Song titles link to the official music videos on YouTube.
Books
Steel Victory (Steel Empires #1): “Pompeii” by Bastille
Steel Magic (Steel Empires #2): “Stolen Dance” by Milky Chance
Steel Blood (Steel Empires #3): “2 Heads” by Coleman Hell
Steel Time (Steel Empires #4): “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy
Steel Shadows (Steel Empires #5): “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
Steel Justice (Steel Empires #6): “Take It From Me” by KONGOS
Steel Legacy (Steel Empires #7): “The World We Made” by Ruelle
Earth and Water (Steel Bonds #1): “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots
Short Stories
“The Reluctant Master” (Steel Victory prequel): “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
“The Job” (Limani snippet): “I’m Only Joking” by KONGOS
“Thick Than Blood” (Steel Magic prequel): “Uprising” by Muse
“Children at Play” (Steel Magic prequel): “Hey Brother” by Avicii
[untitled] (Limani snippet): “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic
Characters
Victory: “Born Alone Die Alone” by Madalen Duke
Mikelos Connor: “Walk” by Foo Fighters
Torialanthas (Toria) Connor: “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons
Kane Nalamas: “Alright” by Judah & the Lion
Archer Sophin: “Deep Water” by American Authors
Syrisinia (Syri): “Deep Water” by American Authors
Asaron: “A Good Song Never Dies” by Saint Motel
Liamacorin (Liam): “Doom Days” by Bastille
Jarimis: “Honey (B)” by Levi Matthan
Gray: “Remains” by Bastille vs. Rag’N’Bone Man vs. Skunk Anansie
Mehrnaz Azar: “Going Down Fighting” by Phlotilla
Serena/Natalia Della Zanna: “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey
Relationships
Victory + Mikelos: “Cruel World” by Active Child
Toria + Liam: “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
Kane + Archer: “Fire and the Flood” by Vance Joy
Mikelos & Connor: “Happier” by Marshmellow ft. Bastille
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