New Places, Walking, Writing, Music

[kristen999]

Just a bit of an update.

We've finally settled into our new apartment. Cable and the net were turned on tonight and this weekend we're going to make curtains! I never realized how much of a cave our old place was compared to all the windows and sunlight here!

My walk to work is a solid twenty minutes whether it is rain, sleet or snow, but it's good exercise even if the wind nearly knocked me down today. Despite the time, my walk is really nice. We lucked out and moved into an apartment we could afford in the middle of a historic neighborhood...which was wow...how did we land this?? lol...All the homes around here are amazingly cool. I love looking at them as I go by them every day.

This is the view out the second floor of our place. *click to enlarge*




I took a brain break this week from writing. Out of the Depths was a grueling emotional story for me and I loved writing it, but it was quite draining. I'm excited to start my casestory this weekend! I have a really fun, intense idea that I'm giddy to start! I want people's hands to sweat reading it...heeee.

I always have music I listen to to when I write. I've recommended several artists. Air, DJ Shadow, UNKLE, Massive Attack, Radiohead, NIN. Does anyone have any other type of downtempo, electronia to rec? Not that NIN or Radiohead fit in that cat, but I'm just looking for good music to write to.

I've read a lot about Florence and the Machine --- is that something I should check out?

Does anyone have a mix they've uploaded anywhere that is good to listen to during writing?

Comments

[iam-space.livejournal.com]

FaTM are FAB!! Def worth checking out... I think my bestie from the UK turned me on to them. If you need me to upload, I can do!

I listen to so much different music, it's hard to think of anyone in particular to rec when people ask. /o\ I like more indie stuff though - but ranging from instrumental, mellow stuff to heavy bass/electronic stuff to Jonathan Bon Jovi to borderline metal. I have an H50 playlist that grows everyday... maybe I should compile and upload that sucker?!

(Oh and your neighborhood looks gorgeous! Except for the snow, that is... ;p)

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I need something new that is layered and I dunno...so I'll def check out FaTm :D

My neighborhood is like staring at Wayne Manor and fairytale castles..lol. I still can't believe we found somewhere we could afford. :D

[mischief5.livejournal.com]

Pardon for the thread-jumping, but would you happen to know the title and artist of the song at (toward) the end of 1x20? The one that played while Kono and Chin watched as the Leungs' boat went out to sea? I've looked but I can't find it and it was so lovely.

Thanks.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

"Walk it Back" by REM

[mischief5.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon!

[powrhug.livejournal.com]

What a lovely photo! Is it snowy there right now?

(thanks for the dragon, btw!)

I wouldn't call Florence and the Machine downtempo really, but I like a lot of it.

You probably wouldn't be into my writing music, mostly angst of course. =)

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

We've had such a warm winter so the snow is gone now, thank goodness.

I like everything so it doesn't have to be all downtempo, but I want to check out FaTM :D

[ldyanne.livejournal.com]

It looks like an amazing neighborhood! With all of the snow it looks like a postcard.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Thanks, babe! I'm really happy.

[ldyanne.livejournal.com]

That's so great, I'm so happy for you. It sounds like a great place.

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Your view of the houses is gorgeous! I'd rather see flowering trees than snow, however. :-) I hope you have much happiness in your new place that you've left the angst behind at the old.

I have playlists for characters and stories rather than just mood. I like FatM. Not angsty but occasionally melancholy. She has a beautiful voice. Her videos are kind of weird and don't seem to fit the songs at all. But I may just be getting old!

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

The spring and summer is just soooo awesome. We have an annual Garden Walk in July. I admit I feel safer here(not that we were in a bad part of town before, but not the greatest). We had to dig deep for the extra rent, but I really like it here.

It is a fresh start!

[jesseofthenorth.livejournal.com]

Glad you are getting settles in. I am not a big fan of moving myself, and so of course I gave to find a new place to live by then end of April after only being here a few months >:| Oh well on to better things i guess.

I def wouldn't call Florence and the machine downtempo I would call them amazing and inspiring. Flo's voice is fantastic and the lyrics are really good.

I don't listen to much down tempo myself but if you ever need to rock your socks off i can def help you out :DD

ALso yay for casefic!

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I edited my entry a bit. NIN isn't downtempo either. I'm just looking for good music to listen to and I will def check out FaTM from everyone's comments. Thank you!!! YAY. So many say she/they are so good!!

I'm am STOKED for this casefic and found a way to write my brand of tension and action a bit to work with it! :D

[rocsfan.livejournal.com]

That looks like a great neighborhood! I love to go for walks in historic areas and look at the houses and gardens. Always so interesting!

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

It is so funny to be surrounded by waht seems like a dreamland! ha. I'm excited to walkd around during spring :D

[ms-artisan.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow -- that pic looks so much like my imaginary "winter in America" picture it's ridiculous! :D So pretty!

I don't have anything uploaded, but I often listen to this CD when I want something downtempo. It's very creatively soothing so if you think it's your thing just LMK (you could probably find tracks on iTunes to preview).

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Lo. Winter has been lax this season thank goodness. I look like a snow ninja when I go to work every day!

[ms-artisan.livejournal.com]

Hee! Now I have a mental image of you looking like a cross between Steve McGarrett and Frosty the Snowman. :D (what can I say, I have a very vivid imagination ;)

[rojaji.livejournal.com]

i love fatm - i've been obsessing over their stuff for the last few months, i see you're gonna try it out. one group i always thought you might like - vnv nation - ever heard of them? not very down tempo though. but very good, you've got to check them out.

umm... down tempo, lemme think - cinematic orchestra - to build a home is one of my favorites by them. the ballad of broken birdie records by mum is a good song. i love the postal service and styrofoam. some of the postal service guys did some side projects with great results - i'm kinda thinking port blue might be exactly what you're looking for right now. if i remember right, they're all instrumentals, down tempo. good mood music, but not too distracting.

glad you're settling in to your new place, i know we havent talked in ages - i only pop in on lj every once in awhile lately. i might have to try one of your hawaii 5-0 stories one of these days - its one of hubby's shows, so i'm familiar with the characters, and i do miss your stories! good luck on the next one! ;p

i wish i could upload a mix for you but all my stuff is on itunes and my old file converter program doesnt seem to work on windows 7. if you have any suggestions, i'll see what i can do for ya.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Ha! I met the manager to VNV Nation once, real cool guy. They're a bit too redundant for me, but I did enjoy some of their stuff.

It's so good to hear from you again! Tomorrow I plan on listening to their FaTM so I'm excited!

[rojaji.livejournal.com]

lol what a small world! have you listened to fatm yet? what do you think??

[x-erikah-x.livejournal.com]

Seems like a lovely place! I'm glad you are enjoying it!

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Thank you. The house I live in as six apartments-they are small but nice :D

[mischief5.livejournal.com]

Since my hearing went so bad, I'm terribly behind in music. It's all just background noise to me now unless I concentrate. Wish I could help.

Oh, what a lovely neighborhood! Here's hoping for a fresh start in a wonderful new home!

[saphirablue]

Wow! What an awesome view! I'm very happy for you that you found this place! :)

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

My place is small but nice and walking distance to many places!!

[giusytriso.livejournal.com]

WOW! What a beautiful place you live! That's an amazing view, snow included. LOL

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Thank you! My apt is one of six in a big home, but it is lovely!

[giusytriso.livejournal.com]

One of SIX? I live in a building with 23 APTs so your house is a Paradise! ;)

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Actually it very small. I don't live in an apartment complex, but a family home that has been converted into six small apartments, but its cozy :D

[giusytriso.livejournal.com]

It sounds amazing anyway. :D

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

I want to live there! It's gorgeous.

I'm all over the place when it comes to music - rock, pop, new age, Celtic. Everything except country (I used to like country then... didn't, I don't know why). I especially like soundtracks as they provide what I need most when planning stories. The soundtrack to Tombraider may have some music you'd like, as well as the soundtrack to The Fifth Element.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I'd love to live there! That big home IS across the street but the whole neighborhood is very nice! I will check out those soundtracks! Thank you!

[lunachickk.livejournal.com]

Your view is so pretty! That big house across the street on the right is really neat.
Wow, snow. It was in the mid-70's here Friday. How weird to see snow. What a strange winter it has been.

I've been hearing some Florence and the Machine on the radio lately and I like them. I also recently heard Naked & Famous and liked them. They sort of reminded me of something new mixed with old modern rock, if that makes sense. ;)

[tridget.livejournal.com]

Oh, so pretty. It reminds me of a Victorian Christmas card. It must be uplifting so see such a lovely view each day. More available sunlight coming in is good for the spirits, too. I'll bet the neighborhood looks just a lovely in summer when everything is in bloom.