Why You Should Listen To Music While Reading (& Recommendations).


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Some bloggers can't stand listening to music while reading, and I get it. Trust me I get it. I used to be like that too. The music would distract me, and considering I have the attention span of a 2 year old, things weren't working out. That is, until I knew what kind of music I should listen to. Initially, I used to make a playlist of pretty much anything on my lap top, and blast it.

That was wrong. I now know better.

You see, the idea of listening to music is to set a backdrop to the novel you're reading. If there is too much talking, like for example a rap song, you'll loose focus. No what you need is... wait for it... INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC! And I know what you're doing right now.. rolling the hell out of your eyes. Instrumental music doesn't exactly ring the bell of awesomeness, but I beg to differ. You see, movie scores go along fabulously with books. Trust me, I've tried. It just gives an... atmosphere to the book. It differentiates it from every other book you've read because whenever that score will play, you'll remember the book and give a little smile that is somewhat creepy to whoever is sitting next to you.

There are tons of movie scores out there waiting to be heard, and it all depends on your taste, but, I figured I could give some recommendations depending on genres, to help you out.


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Fantasy/Dark 

Game of Thrones Soundtrack: All seasons (It's about 3 hours long, and it is EPIC. Season 3's soundtrack is my favourite). 

links: Youtube | iTunes 

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2) Soundtrack (listening to this might bring back some feels, but it's awesome).

links: Youtube | iTunes

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Fantasy/Light

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl 

links: Youtube | iTunes

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The Skyrim Soundtrack (Kelley's recommendation and it's freaking awesome!)

links: Youtube | iTunes 

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Eternal Sonata  (Kelley's recommendation)

links: Youtube 

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (Savindi's recommendation). 

links: Youtube Last.fm wugwuw

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How To Train Your Dragon (Nara's recommendation)

links: Youtube | iTunes
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SciFi/ Dystopian/ Dark 

The Dark Knight Soundtrack 
links: Youtube | iTunes
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Man of Steel (Savindi's recommendation)

links: Youtube | iTunes
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Contemporary 

August Rush Soundtrack (this one is so full of awesome).

links: Youtube | iTunes 

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