I’m always looking for new music to inspire my writing, and
I love it when people recommend new music to me. Sometimes I like it, and
sometimes I don’t quite connect with it, but it’s always worthwhile trying it
out. And when I do find good new music, it’s very exciting. A couple of weeks
ago my friend Whim suggested that I might enjoy the soundtrack to the Crusader
Kings II video game. I gave it a listen and was blown away by how amazing the
music is. One of my favourite pieces was A
Simple Song for Commoners.
This piece feels like medieval fantasy, full of ladies in
long dresses, brave knights, lords and peasants. I love the sounds of the lute
and the drums. Listening to this piece inspires all sorts of ideas for fantasy.
It feels like a piece for the working class, to me, simple, conjuring up images
of the open countryside, sunshine and good honest work. This would be great as
inspiration for a village, especially near a castle, or for a happy scene set
outside, maybe with a little romance woven into it.
What does this piece
of music suggest to you? What are you listening to this week? Any suggestions
for new music for me?
