No, not THAT Sound of Music...






-*Is dressed up like Maria and has a little guitar* Oh Frak you!


One thing that sometimes brings on my ideas to make fanfics is music, be they a soundtrack, a song,


-Surprisenly, I have no arguments here. There are sometimes I am listening to a great song or a cool beat and I think of how it matches a cool fight or a romantic moment. Hell, I love doing a musical number when I am playing my video games.


Though, this does give me time to think about how to properly do songs in fics. You might notice I tend to do that a little


“A LITTTLE!?”






Shut up.





Now, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it


Mykan tends to do it the wrong way by putting in the link right there in the middle of the page. This breaks the flow and momentum. Also, he tend to just say “They sang the song that I am labeling” or worse, claim that his copyrighted songs are his.





or even just a simple musical key note for a sound effect.


-The right way? Well, there is a group on fimfic called the Music of Ponyville that deals with an alternate reality where Cadence is the pony who hangs around and Celestia and Luna re the ones who go coca for cocca puffs. In this, we have a team of OCtavia, Flutters, Melody, Bluenote, Lyra, and Vinyl.


The author actually does a good job of introducing the song into the fic. How? By taking the time to describe the beats, the tone of voice, and the pace of the lyrics. By offering this, we get a better idea of how the song is supposed to sound like.


This is why songs are harder to do in comics than in a book. Comics are very much a visual medium, so description is not really a factor. We don’t need to know Superman’s Cape is red, because we can see it. I don’t need to describe the look on Batman’s face because we can see it.


However, this means we don’t know the type of music is going to be playing. IS it fast, or slow? Is the tone high or low? These things do not get a mention because we don’t need it in a comic.


After all, songs are supposed to reflect the emotions, or add to the dramatics, or even get a a quick point across






-All true, as anyone can tell you about music. It heightens the performance or gives something much more depth. Silence is also a key factor, as it allows us to appreciate the long moments.


Wow, a few paragraphs of agreeing. That is kind of nice. Maybe I won’t find too much to be enraged by in this.

(The entertainment bit is the smallest part of the pie)


-*Bangs head* Everytime I give him credit!


No, entertainment is the biggest and most important piece. If you are entertained by the song then the song loses all of it’s might. The emotions, the feels, and the power are lost because you can’t enoy the song.

I don't really listen to songs to be entertained, I do them to get ideas for fics,


-Ah, I see. So basically we are back to the “I hate joy, I hate love, I love money” part of Mykans diatribe. So please, tell us more oh rapmaster Mykie, why do you listen to songs?






and maybe use them to blow off steam as I picture scenes.


-Ah, I see...


Basically some of the most saddest excuses I have ever seen for listening to music in my life. We all have reasons for listening to music, but this is the equiviilant of the goth kid going “I only listen to music in order to calm my soul...”


(there's going to be A LOT OF VIDS... I want to make my point as clear as I can, and yet these are barely the tips of the spear)


-Mykan, we need to talk about your use of cliches again. I don’t think you know what words mean yet.





For a final battle...


-Oooooh, I am good with these. Let’s see what we got here!





-The smithy song? Well ok...








-This is kind of better for an opening or a gathering of heroes. But thanks for the memories of college.








-Personally, I prefer the boss music before this.





-It scares me that this twerp is a big of a Zelda fan as I am.








-I wonder if he actually plays these game or does he just go for the clips.





The music as well as the battle in this next one is my absolute favorite!


-Oh really what is it-









-Time force? Really? That has one of the weaker soundtracks of power rangers.


(At the start)


-Oh, sweet Celestia you are not going to-


Beast Boy confronts the Ttians,


-He is...


What did I do to deserve this?


the ponies,


-Why are they there?


heck why not half the people in J.C


-Because they are unpowered civilians and should be taken somewhere safe?


and it's a battle like that. So incredbily ANGRY... so HATEFUL... and so deadly.


-Not really deadly as the rangers have no intention of killing Ransik. Ransik, on the other hand, is fighting out of despiration since everything he has worked for has now been taken away.


And then there's... (2:36)


-You mean the internal struggle of Jen and her desire to push herself to bring in a wanted criminal. Jen ready to stand up for all that she knows is right, the effort she will put into being a hero even at the cost of the future?

The battle seems to be a draw; everyone is hurt, the city in ruins with fires everywhere, and even the villain is weak and outraged.


-Oh... Please note, he skips out on how Ransik later redeems because his rage wasn’t really worth it.


It's perfect! I couldn't ask for a better battle inspiration anywhere!


-I can...




Whew... that felt good.


-You know, I worry when he writes stuff like this. Makes me worried about what he is doing while I am not looking.


Then there's chase music for those old getaway scenes... not like the james bond scenes,


-No, that would be decent.


but rather music that just makes me feel like running (When I go on my walks in the warm weather)


-You go outside?

or when I want to picture someone being chased by people he wants to get away from...


-Well, not bad. I mean, as long as he doesn’t bring in Beas-It’s the next line isn’t it?


Like Beast Boy fleeing from the Titans not wanting to reconcile with them...


-Is there anyway possible that we can get through one of your long winded diatribes without being reminded that you have the biggest boner for Beast Boy?


-Cranky Doodle wanting to get away from Pinkie


-Or a burning hatred of Pinkie


-Or someone just running up the path or the fields with an angry expression.


-Or a desire to see me squirm?


(0:11) babyish, but the same to me





-Rescuers? Hmmm, I guess...though the second was so mch better.


But, how is it babyish? I mean, it’s Disney, anyone can enjoy it.





-And we are now with a comedy. Thank you so much for that one.





-As a Sonic fan, allow me to apologize for being associtated with the previous bit.





-Such a happy flying song...Why the heck is this good for chasing?





-More like a theme music power up than a chase





-My problem with the Ninja storm soundtrack is that I always think I am about to hear the beach boys





-I don’t associtate Star fox with chases. Now, fast action scenes, those I can see.





-Please learn how to edit the clips correctly!


(15:50-17:00)


and


(18:23-18:56) I picture Lightning Dawn in the first Starfleet Humans, on his way to school-- running super fast, leaping along buildings, and getting there just in time before the bell rings.





-Really? You want to sully Spider-man with that idea? Then again, why does lighting need to leap along buildings? He has super speed!


Then there are just simple intros/outros alone that I find cool,


-See, you can actually talk for a few minutes like a rationa person.


and sometimes I imagine them like Twilight meet crossover characters in the fic and she wonders... "Who are you?" and if she asks other stuff like what kind of heroes they are, or what enemies those were, or even what they are like... these intros are like calling cards.


-That we would normally here in our heads as badass letimotifs and...we are going in for another ride!


Who are we? I'll tell you...


-the boys of rock and roll?





-Gridman is like the lonely middle child of the Ultras. Not nearly as loved as it’s breathern.




-GAHHHH! Get that insult to Black RX off of my Screen!




-...Are we talking about the legos or the A-team?





-Eh, I prefer this song from Thunderbirds


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSQWvaln6mA


(this one's one of my favorites, and also helps with Running scenes or jogging)





-Starting to think this guy has a thing for Gerry Anderson.




-*Backhands* Use the real clip ya slime!!!!





-Wich reminds me *Watch Captain Power later*...what? I hear that JMS wrote a few eppies.





-Sorry if I am not being funny right now. Too busy listening to some of these and thinking of how far we come in terms of superhero shows.





(0:17-0:50)


-Techinically not a show, but the Melee intro is alyaws boss!





(One more for the road)


-And you lost it. What? No Cha-la-head-cha-la, we gotta power?





-Babylon 5 and Space Cases take place in the same universe...try and prove me wrong!


Let's do one more segment,


-Yes, let’s. I have been havingfun listening to these songe and thinking about how much fun they are. So, how about talking about witch songs bring back the happiest memories.

one of my preferred, a dark and somber or lonely guy,


-*throws away most of his One Piece soundtrack* Can’t let me have this one moment of joy.


Like Beast boy when I write him feeling dejected by the Titans and Terra and he feels so alone or is just wandering alone by himself.


-So boulevard of Broken Dreams?


(Absolute favorite) I picture him sitting in a dark crystal-cavern, just sitting there with a hopeless expression on his face, but at least no one can hurt or betray him anymore.


-I also imagine him living the life with his best friends. But, what can I say? I know how to write people in character.




(this one I imagine he's floating through emptiness as he sleeps)


-Yeah, because calliope music is so what I imagine dispair to sound like.





-He just used seasame street in a link about depression in a non comical manner...people, I don’t think he needs psychological help anymore. I think he needs a lobotomy.

(These ones I imagine he's a lost and wandering loner, and wandering about the land)


-Why do I have a feeling the songs he picks will in no way represent the feelings he is arguing for.


In addition to that, I image he's leaving his new friends to continue on his journey, or rejecting offers of reconciliation from former friends he had left and leaving them.


-Because if I never do, then why should I expect my favorite characters?


(Just by himself)








-A restful song, for a remorseful sap?


(He says goodbye to a friend and goes on his way)





-...A seasame street song? *Rage breaking explosion*


(2:36) he leaves in a sour huff after rejecting someone (20:19) saying goodbye to a friend and goes on his way






-Do you enjoy repeating yourself or is this a recent phenomenon?





-Unless it’s by Haim Saban I do not want to hear dub music!


He's alone in a space-satellite looking down angrily at the Earth.





-...I got nothing for this one. How does one use a theme from a little children’s game in a serious context...SERIOUSLY!!!!! This is just Irate Gamer levels of stupid.


I like this one (0:47) he ultimately refuses the Titans offer to work things out, hands in his communicator and walks off leaving the other to stare grimly until he is out of sight.





-You are using music to demonstrate the breaking of a fellowship where two friends are wiching each other luck? Ok, it’s offical, you are as blind as the fake equestrians are.


(This one, he's all alone and looking at sights that are most familiar to him, giving him strange feelings)





-Yeah, puberty will do that to ya.

Love this one: (It's the end of another day, and he wonders where his travels will take him next, but he does feel a little lonely. Nevertheless, he must keep on running, until he finds the peace and happiness he desires)





-An ending he will sadly never have. And this is while everyone else is partying it up back at the homestead.


(11:16) Feeling dejected, alone, hopeless, he walks alone through one of those an at the end he falls over his bed in a deep miserable sleep





-Wow, what a miserable existancee. Glad the Beast Boy I know and love doesn’t deal with this!


And I also have a rule for the fantasy world (that I try to follow as much as I can and enforce on my story world):


-So what is the difference between your fantasy world and story world? Or are we talking to the people inside of your head again Mykan






Only certain people are allowed to hear, sing or use certain songs.


-...? Really? No one can feel different emotions or hide their true emotions throgugh song?


(I'll use Beast Boy for this example.)


-Please don’t I beg you.


If he was happy and cheerful, even romantic, he would sing a song like this...








-Of wich, I have a feeling this song was taken completely out of context.





But then when I usually make him dark, upset and alone, he would sing this...








-So, 99% of the time then?


Now, you have to DROP the entertainment bit here. This is where my DO/DON'T come in.


-Oh god here we go again! Where’s my headset?


A happy person isn't allowed to listen to the 2nd song: They are not dark and depressed or angry, they have no reason to sing this song, listen to it, or even acknowledge its existence.


-Except for when said happy person feels bad or upset. You know people feel different emotions at different times in spite of theru usual personality right?

The same thing applies to the Dark person: They would not sing the 1st song, because they are not happy, and Noooooooo...


-Yeah they would. Just for funsies or to show inner depths to their character.


they do not get the song to TRY and become happy or give things a chance.


-Why not?


Be you Light or Dark... you stay on your respective side of the wall.


-Racist!


Whatever is on the other side of the wall, you're not to touch it or even go near it! (No defecting)


-Eff you I walk on the grey side of things!

Some songs are hard to do cuz they start dark and turn light, or start light but turn dark.


-Wow, it’s almost like different ongs can have different meanings and that the world isn’t as black and white as you pretend it to be.


I'd say this one's more DARK than light... yet it's used over a happy moment.





-You know I look at the above image and all I can think of is...Beast Boy would never wear a tux that looked like that!

Keep in mind, I said I try to follow the rules as best I can... sometimes I just can't due to the problems of the songs or circumstances.


-That and I am a big hypocrite, there is always that.





Well that's the basic ideal,


-Rule the world.


and that's what I use music for: not solely for entertainment, but to gain ideas for stories, and to blow off steam


-And to insult the art form as we know it.

(They are used for anger and comfort, like war weapons)


-And every hippie screamed at this idea.


And that's why I should be careful when trying new things: it might give me more inspiration or piss me off to want to make more fics and vids.


-Yes, because no one wants you to be inspired to make more crap!


I don't care if people say "Can't you just enjoy the song for the entertainment bit" or like that, because answer is already "No"


-Leave me to be drpessed in peace man!

I didn't com


-Ooooh, if only I was childish and immature I would take advantage of this one.


to appreciate the arts behind it, I came to blow off steam! (This time anyway)


-Next time gadget...





If I had to stop making fics period, not only will I disallow music (And this is my rule for my own reality) I will disallow anything associated with it in my life.


-Oh boy, here we go. Time to start drinking again!

-No Television


-*drings a little*


-No video games


-*Dinks a little more*


-No movies


-*CHUGS*

-Don't listen to radios


-*Passes out*

-There's music in the street... COVER YOUR EARS


-Sounds like a lot of effort just to control your temper tantrum.


...Reason: I refuse to use music for entertainment or to appreciate the art of it that way. I use it for as I said (Inspiration, or anger/comfort) nothing else. Having music and entertainment in my life would only give me more ideas and a desire to write more, but if I can't make fics anymore... then they are out! That is the penalty.









-I laugh, but only because I imagine him whining like a goth kid in this.