OK Go already does musical videos better than anyone else. So of course their work with Sesame Street is stellar:
Another good example of you can take a basic idea (primary colors can mix together to make other colors) and still make it fun and exciting for kids. There’s a lesson in there, but it’s presented in such an engaging way that it doesn’t feel forced at all.
Confession: I like to imagine I could be in a band. When I’m alone in the apartment, I like to dance in front of the mirror and pretend I have actual musical talent. Until some fairy godmother grants that wish, I’ll stick to reading books about bands. Upcoming novel The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour sounds right up my alley. The trailer is really fun too!
Maybe I should start practicing my band hair now. (via Book Riot)
A little more literary fun for the rest of a rainy day:
It’s a rainy and gross morning here, so this cheerful stop-motion video is just what I needed to start the day. In case you haven’t seen it yet:
Another reason to shop local: you never know when the books might come to live! (via Madigan Reads)
In grad school, I used to work in the same building that housed the college radio station. Whenever I entered or exited the building, I could hear whatever the station was playing, which made me feel like I was living in a movie. Everything works better with a soundtrack–including writing projects.
For most novels, I put together a playlist of songs that I associate with the characters and story. Most of the time it’s just a tone I’m looking for. I’ll set it to shuffle when writing and let the music fade into background inspiration.
One song that worked particularly well for Queen of the Air was Arcade Fire’s “Keep the Car Running.” It has a great momentum and touches on themes of wanting to escape. Check out the video below to hear the whole song.
What are your favorite writing songs?