Friday, April 19, 2013

Pump it up.

Editing, writing, editing. The cycle of the past week has been strenuous. Not that I haven't enjoyed it, but I have really wanted to make sure I got this one right. Elemental will be out tomorrow and I couldn't be more nervous and more excited. When I have these moments of what I like to call "Life-weight" hanging on my shoulders I turn to music. Some language in these so if that isn't your thing, you be warned.(not sure why I said it like that...)

 Usually I find two songs one to pump me up and one to reflect upon. It is rare they are from the same person. This time they both happen to be from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Now I don't know if you are a fan, I found them about a year before Thrift Shop made them a good bit more popular. I have noticed they put out one of his older songs recently and got a video for it. This song pumps me up, if I'm down or stressed I put this on and it is go time.




The next song is something that just really reminds me of greatness and what it takes to follow your dreams as an artist. I write to this, contemplate to this, and at times just sit and enjoy it. The second verse especially talks to me.

These are just something that currently move me. What are some songs that help you get what you need done?
Anyway, as always, have fun and keep writing.

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18 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    I know how pressured you must feel. Ugh. But huge congrats that the "heavy-lifting" is done! I'm so happy for you that your book comes out tomorrow -- wishing you much success! :-)

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  2. A Daft Scots LassApril 19, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    anything with Jack White puts me instantly in a good mood

    or The Beatles

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    1. Brandon AxApril 19, 2013 at 6:13 AM

      Those are good ones and work for me as well. Icky Thump is still one of my all time favorite songs.

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  3. SK AnthonyApril 19, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    So exciting!!!!
    Are doing a blog tour? I would love to help promote it if you want ;)

    Best of luck~

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    1. Brandon AxApril 19, 2013 at 2:21 PM

      That would be awesome. I was going to ask around if anyone would mind putting the word out or maybe a few blog interviews. Anything would be appreciated.

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    2. SK AnthonyApril 19, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      Let me know, I'm game :D

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    3. Brandon AxApril 19, 2013 at 3:03 PM

      Cool, I'll E-mail you.

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  4. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I love Jesus Culture and Mozart. They both keep me moving forward.

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  5. BookCupidApril 19, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I enjoyed Ten Thousand Hours, it's good. Lately I've been writing to Abducted by Cults :)

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    1. Brandon AxApril 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM

      It's good isn't it? I have not heard of them I will have to check them out.

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  6. Janie JunebugApril 19, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I like them. My (adult) children no longer bother to teach me about contemporary music. I guess I'm too old for them to waste their time on me. Elisa (Middle Child) is the only one who calls.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Brandon AxApril 19, 2013 at 6:22 PM

      Yeah, it is weird seeing my kids like music that I don't get, lol.

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  7. Dee @ A Deecoded LifeApril 20, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Congrats on Elemental! Good luck on the sales.

    I also listen to songs to pump me up. When I feel sleepy at work, I tune in to my "Upbeat" playlist.

    Deecoded

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    1. Brandon AxApril 20, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Oh yeah I'm a playlist junkie, I have like over a hundred different ones on my MP3 player.

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  8. jaybirdApril 20, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    YAY Brandon- I'm so excited for you. Best of luck with Elemental!!

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    1. Brandon AxApril 20, 2013 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you, I am about to post its release, very excited.

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