Top Ten Tuesday is a meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Just so you know, I may have a slight obsession with music, but these are not necessarily my top ten favorite songs, just the ones I would actually like to see in a book format.
1. Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
This particular album is a concept album, so it is a story within itself, but I would like to see an entire novel based on the idea in this song and its music video. Actually just go ahead and put every song by them on here, really.
2. Piano Man by Billy Joel
Classic Billy Joel. The song itself spells out quite a scene, and would make a nice short story.
3. House on a Hill by The Pretty Reckless
I always imagine this one as a killer dystopian rebellion.
4. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
This song is beyond dramatic, and I love every ounce of it.
5. Hotel California by The Eagles
Something about this song has always kind of creeped me out, so I naturally want a novel sized version.
6. Heavy in Your Arms by Florence and the Machine
I always imagined this one as a tragic murder mystery involving the supernatural.
7. The Words by Christina Perri
There is an adorable music video, but it wouldn't hurt to have a book, as well.
8. Drugstore Perfume by Gerard Way
This whole album is just... I want more.
9. Control by Halsey
So I finally jumped aboard the Halsey train. It's a different style for me, but I'm liking it.
10. The Draw by Bastille
Remember that song Pompeii that went viral a few years back? Yeah, that's this band, and they actually have other (and better) songs.
You win today. You by far have the best picks I have seen. I love so many of these songs and think they would make great books. Great list!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! That means a lot, Grace. Music is so fun, and I really wish these were books. Thanks for commenting! ❤
DeleteI love Piano Man!! Also I totally agree that Heavy in Your Arms would make an awesome book :).
ReplyDeleteIt always makes me happy to hear it! And anything Florence and the Machine is wonderful. thanks for commenting, Bryce! ❤
Delete*SCREECHES* THE BLACK PARADE AND HESITANT ALIEN AND BADLANDS OH MY GOSH. Hesitant Alien, especially, is one of my favorite all-time albums of ever.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would like to see "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by Set it Off, "The 'I' in Lie" by Patrick Stump, or "Jackie and Wilson" by Hozier.
Ellie | On the Other Side of Reality
I KNOW I KNOW I LOVE ALL THE MUSIC AND I MAY HAVE A SLIGHT OBSESSION. Anything and everything Gerard Way has ever created has been a stroke of genius, especially. And I LOVE your song picks. Thanks so much for commenting, Ellie! ❤
DeleteYES!! I NEED tbp as a book. The whole album would work so well... it tells a beautiful story anyway. The book would be miserable af though! If the album makes me cry this much, imagine what a book would do to me...
ReplyDeleteIs it just me, or does this week's theme really feel like they're asking you to write a Songfic??? Not that I'm complaining or anything... XD
Denise | The Bibliolater
I just...THAT ALBUM. THAT BAND. Or should I say idea? I'M SORRY I HAD TO. Anyway, I love sad stories so it is no wonder I want TBP as a book. I'm kind of a masochist, I think. And, really, this theme, really. XD Thanks for commenting, Denise! ❤
DeleteIdk why you feel creep out by Hotel California, I actually thought it was comforting :D It just feels old and cosy. I actually liked Laura Palmer by Bastille, but since the song is based from a tv show i'm not sure it would be a book... and i want a book based on anything by florence & the machine please! their song is epic! but my favorite is never let me go :D
ReplyDeleteTasya // The Literary Huntress
I don't know, I have just always found the lyrics to be eerie and a bit disturbing, but in a good way, if that makes any sense whatsoever. And I really enjoy Laura Palmer, too, but I did avoid songs based on other stories for this. And Never Let Me Go is my favorite by Florence and the Machine, too! It has been for years. Thanks for commenting, Tasya! ❤
DeleteYES. Florence and the Machine, Bastille, Halsey and Christina Perri?! God. YES. Can you write these books? Ok thanks bye <3 XD
ReplyDeleteanna
I KNOW. I would totally write these as books, but I doubt I could do them justice. Thanks for commenting, Anna! ❤
DeleteOoh this is such an interesting topic! Bohemian Rhapsody as a song though XD That would be one insane story! Great picks, Erin ♥
ReplyDeleteI love all of Queen's songs, really. And just music in general! Thanks for commenting, Rebekah! ❤
DeleteLove this prompt! AND SO INTRIGUING. I feel like I should listen to music more for story ideas, since I don't often listen to music. But yes to Bohemian Rhapsody. FAVE.
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun, isn't it? I am really into music, so this was quite difficult for me to choose. Thanks for commenting! ❤
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