Episode 4 - Fics That Rock

In this episode Althea, Flanny, Jess and Kari discuss music in fic.

Some of our discussion questions:

• How does music help enhance the fic reading experience?
• Have you found any favorite songs from author's playlists?
• What are your favorite fics with music as a central theme?

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Fics Discussed in this Episode:

A Lesson in Release by lillie cullen
An Angry Man by katinki
And With Thee Fade Away Derdiru oFaolian
Bella Voce by Morgan Locklear
Closer by teambella23
Daniel Gale: Cumming to America by danielgaleh00rs
Darkness by cherry.blossomz
Disk Jockeys by casket4mytears
Emancipation Proclamation by Kharizzmatik
Empty Panes and Pretty Things by AydenMorgen
Ex Factor by teambella23
Facebook Friends by GreenPuma
Get Me to You by chicklette
Hold On by todream
I Love LA by feathersmmmm - published as The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton
Innocence is Dripping Red by EchoesofTwilight
Just Wait by InstantKarmaGirl
La canzone della Bella Cigna by philadelphic
Off Limits by lexiecullen17
Our Lives Unbound by ladyingrey42
Paper Heart by Hezpixie
Raw and Rosy by tuesdaymidnight
Revelry by TeamBella23
Stay by CrimsonMarie
The Hood by Yogagal
The List by LauraACullen
The Lost Boys by hwimsey
The Ride by aylah50
Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe
Wide Awake by angstgoddess003
You Get Me Closer to God by americnxidiot

Songs Mentioned in this Episode:

Even Flow by Pearl Jam
Baby Don’t Cry by 2Pac
Be My Only by FM Radio
Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
Bob Cagen
Casket for My Tears
Closer by Kings of Leon
Closer by Nine Inch Nails
Coming to America by Neil Diamond
I Want You by Elvis Costello
Fat Bottom Girls by Queen
If I Could I Would by Phish
Happiness is a Warm Gun by Beatles
Hold On by Sarah McLachlan
Hold On by Wilson Phillips
Lollipop by Framing Hanley
Me and My Girlfriend by 2Pac
Me and My Girlfriend by JayZ and Beyonce
Over and Over by Tim McGraw and Nelly
Smack My Bitch Up by Prodigy
Squeeze My Lemon by Led Zeppellen
Tragically Hip
We’ve Got Tonight by Kenny Rogers

Playlists Mentioned in this Episode:

The Hood playlist
Daniel Gale playlist
The Ride playlists
Tropic of Virgo playlist

We discuss Lloyd Dobler-esque associations between music and fic. THIS reenactment is for those who aren't familiar with the John Cusack movie, Say Anything.


>>>> As an extension of the MUSIC in Fic episode, checkout our Straight to the Vein episode that goes deep on Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe

>>>> Got more recs of great music in fic? Leave us a comment and hook us up!

Don't forget to check out Althea's Blog for great fic rec's in a completely organized manner :)