Young Writers Society

So, does anybody listen to music to help inspire them? I listen to Beehthoven's Symphonies while I write my poetry. It seems to help me alot.

Nope. I can't listen to music when I write anything.

Music for inspiration, yes.

Music while writing, no. Writing is music. Overlaying one kind of music with another just distorts everything. I can't think straight with music on. Plus, I find I prefer lyric-less music more and more now, considering how cliche lyrics mess up poetry.

I do like to have some sort of music in the background as for me, it's very relaxing, especially when I write poetry. It seems like sometimes, finding just one little lyric or rhythm can be the most inspiring thing for me. But usually, by the time I've found my inspiration, I don't even notice the music over the tapping of my keyboard.

Music for inspiration, yessssss. Everything about music demonstrates a mood--even the lyrics. I most often have one song that's a main influence for a piece.

Also, the music is always kept down between 20%-30% volume, or else it overpowers my head.

I agree with Lumi. I listen to Mozart while I write, it somehow inspires me, especially -my favorite-Lacrymosa (not the one by Evanescence- the original.). But I can't write if it's too loud.
This is weird. If I listen to Lacrymosa, I write sad poetry. If I listen to The Magic Flute, then I produce strong, happy, uplifting poetry. (All my poems that ate in my YWS portfolio were written under the influence of The Magic Flute. Just thought you'd like to know.)

Sometimes I go the other way and listen to rock bands like Evanescence and Skillet while writing- though I rarely get much done. I prefer sticking to classic music.

Okay, I've bored you enough!
Cheers,
Alpha

Ya when I listen to music it inspires to write alot. I listen to bands like daughtry and hinder.