When I write or work in the evening, background noise is important to me.
If I’m writing, it must be classical, instrumental jazz or Celtic music. Words distract me. The rhythm and melody must inspire, yet not interrupt.
If I’m working, it can be mood music, as my frontal lobe works relatively well on it’s own and words won’t distract me. Music then motivates me and moves me in a different way.
Sometimes, it’s silence – but is there any such thing? Continue reading “Big boys DO cry.”