Musical interlude

Very, very busy, Legion of Fans (LOF) editing Book 7 right now, so no time for a long post.

Instead, I'll cheat and direct you to the most excellent crimebeat website, which is all about South African crime writers. A while ago they invited me to talk about music in my books (and, to my embarrassment, I realised I don't put a lot of music in my books). Still, I managed to cobble something together as I was extremely grateful for the invitation.

You can read my musical musings here.

Et tu, LOF? Do you like a bit of music in your fiction? What should my characters have been listening to, do you think? Perhaps "Bang Bang", by Cher for Fletcher Reynolds in SAFARI?

Comments

Crookedpaw said…
When I read your descriptions of the bush/lanscape I usually hear the smooth tonings of Miriam M'Keba or Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Will have to consider some more mainstream types.
ali g said…
Believe you once gargled "The Ride of the Valkyries" on Sydney morning radio. Perhaps you could work that in or maybe a rendition of "Nifty's New Toy" set to the tune of Chattenooga Choo Choo?
Tracey said…
I love Ian Rankin's books, not only because Edinburgh is just such a damned gorgeous city to set crime in, but because his Inspector Rebus is forever listening to stuff I recognise. He's probably about as old as me.
Herr Doktor said…
Tony
Interesting about the music. I love the African township music, its like the smell of Africa. I remember being at a meeting in a small house in Thorngrove (Bulawayo). We were there renovating a clinic and they were so grateful.We finished up with singing and there was such a great atmosphere! MUSIC = LIFE Dok
ali g said…
Just read in today's 'Weekend Australian' an article about Charlize Theron.. [quote] She goes back to South Africa when she can and still harbours dreams of acting there. "All my actor friends have gone there to do a film. I think I'm the only actor in Hollywood who has never gone to South Africa to do film!"
Is this a sign from above????
Go for it!!! ring her right now! You are her salvation!!
Trin said…
I have not thought there is any need for music in your books - the words and subsequent images conjured up are music enough. The music I hear when I read is what I think Africa would sound like.