The Warrior's Code Playlist (OUT TOMORROW)

The Warrior's Code is a story about survival in a dangerous world. It's about finding yourself. Finding a home. Told from Zack's point of view (a character who you meet very briefly in Light of the Moon, and who will have a much larger role in Shadow of the Sun), The Warrior's Code is a story about discovering freedom. To me, this playlist of songs really describes the tone of The Warrior's Code. You'll see that most of these songs are a little "heavier" than the songs I normal post, and I think that's true for the story as well. The Warrior's Code has a lot more action in it than The Witch's Curse or Light of the Moon, and I wanted to showcase that sense of urgency with this playlist.

"Way Away" - Yellowcard

This song, like The Warrior's Code, is about taking control of your own life. Realizing that good things are okay to have, and that bad things don't have to be just because they always were. In a way, "Way Away" is a kind of transition song about attempting to start over. 

"The Great Escape" - Boys Like Girls

Although this song is less serious than the issues dealt with in The Warrior's Code, it is about becoming a free individual. Taking hold of your own destiny. I really love that about this song, and it's something I wanted to showcase in Zack's story.

"Face Down" - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

In The Warrior's Code, Zack must overcome a lot of hardships based in his past. I actually didn't listen to "Face Down" while writing TWC, but the song fits perfectly with the story. Underneath the surface of Zack's strong, Warrior exterior, there is a troubled, very difficult past. And I really appreciate that this song is about taking control of life instead of letting it control you.

"In The End" - Black Veil Brides

"In The End" isn't the kind of music I usually listen to, but it really fits The Warrior's Code well. There's the sense of finding yourself, staying true to who you are. And I love how this song suggests that only you can tell the story of your life. "Who will tell the story of your life?"

"Stay With Me" - You Me at Six

While listening to "Stay With Me," I actually pictured a different version of the song. Instead of it being, as is, a song from lover to lover, I pictured it as a song from self to self. In TWC, Zack struggles with a lot of internal battles. His past and his future. Who is was and who he wants to be. This song represents how Zack wants to move on, but maybe can't let go.

"This Is War" - Thirty Seconds to Mars

Really. There could not be a more perfect song for The Warrior's Code. 

"It's the moment of truth, and the moment to lie,

The moment to live and the moment to die,

The moment to fight, the moment to fight..."

"False Pretense" - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

I love how this song takes ownership of things that might be too hard for a lot of us to deal with. The Warrior's Code is about dealing with the hard things in life. Difficult choices. Choices that move you forward if you let them. 

THE WARRIOR'S CODE IS OUT TOMORROW!!

LIGHT OF THE MOON Official Music Trailer (featuring The First Impression)

For the Official Light of the Moon Music Trailer, I teamed up with the awesome guys from The First Impression. The First Impression is a local Michigan band that I came across a while ago. When I first heard them, I new I wanted to feature them in some way. They're really good, you guys. Really good. Here is my book trailer featuring The First Impression's "Nothing To Say" from their debut EP "Aimless Affection."

The First Impression is:

Tyler Bieth - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar

Chris Armstrong - Drums

Anthony Garska - Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals

Shawn Garska - Bass

"We are The First Impression, we're a new, local band that brings light to the small town of Port Huron, Michigan. We formed the band in summer of 2009, but didn't start getting serious until summer of 2011 by recording original material at the Wall of Sound Studios, and searching for more gigs to play at. Although we are all still in highschool, we've been getting opportunities to play at venues a

nd good feedback on our original compilations. Our first EP - Aimless Affection, will hopefully be released in mid-February which will be our first official album. We really hope this album will take us to bigger and better places for our music careers. The goal of The First Impression is not to make big money and fame, but to touch the hearts of fans with our music and to make a living off of what we love doing, writing music. We all love when our fans interact with us and share their thoughts and feelings about our music. Our fans are the ones that inspire us and motivate the big aspirations we have for our futures in life. We wish to keep all of our fans close and admire their support towards us because they will be the ones that will watch us grow and become better musicians for they were the ones that started us off from the very beginning."

These guys just released their EP "Aimless Affection" and it is awesome. I used the song "Nothing To Say" from the EP in the LIGHT OF THE MOON book trailer. Check the songs out on iTunes HERE.

http://www.thefirstimpressionband.com

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(Legend of the Dreamer, Book 1)

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More LIGHT OF THE MOON Music

Like the title of this blog suggests, to me words are somewhat like breathing. So, in turn, is music. There's a good chance I was something of a "band nerd" for a long time while I was in school, and I had a hard time breaking the habit. After the huge response to my previous post on the music that inspired LIGHT OF THE MOON (which you can find HERE), I thought I would post a few other songs that equally motivated parts of the story. (Looking at these, I feel as though I should say that "angels" are not technically part of the story here)

"Angel With a Shotgun" - The Cab

"Your Guardian Angel" - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Ok. I know this one isn't "music" but LISTEN TO IT. I can't tell you how much this audio book inspired me while writing. Actually, I think it was Stiefvater herself that said something along the lines of "imagine Emma Thompson reading your book in your head." Instead, I use Steve West.

"The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - Audio Book" 

- Narrated by Steve West and Fiona Hardingham

Also, I have some pretty cool news that deals with music coming up in the next few weeks. I'll be posting information here as well as on facebook and twitter. I can't tell anyone anything at the moment, but I'm pretty excited about it! So stay tuned.

LIGHT OF THE MOON

11/6/12

Official Book Trailer for LIGHT OF THE MOON

LIGHT OF THE MOON

by David James

"Secrets are being kept in the sleepy town of Lakewood Hollow, Colorado. Nothing but pools of blood and dripping words are left where bodies once were, and no one but Calum Wade seems to be worried. Life unfolds in shades of red for Calum, until a mysterious girl named Kate Black enrolls at his school and everything changes. Suddenly a dangerous world of dream demons, elemental enchanters, and blood witches unfurls before Calum. He learns that the stars have forever held his destiny, and that the constellations above are much more than what they seem. As Kate and Calum sink deep into a paranormal war, they realize that an ancient prophecy might hold the answers they seek. But life is not so easy for Calum, and he can feel his heart beat faster whenever Kate is close. Worse, Kate's blood holds a dark secret even more dangerous than the war between the demons and enchanters. Soon the two find that there are worse things than loving someone you shouldn't. For Calum and Kate, even love and the fiery power of stars may not be enough to break a curse as dark as the blood that binds their destiny."

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Holla Yo British Clap. What?

What makes a song good?

In my opinion:

1. British(ish) accents

2. Clapping

3. Pseudo-rap

That is all.