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genericswordsmaiden · 2 years

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Here, this is the playlist I was talking about earlier. I made some for other characters in my book, too - Dark is its title, but there's the possibility I'll change it in the future.

Why did I choose those specific tracks for this character?

Into the unknown by The Blasting Company (feat. Jack Jones): it's the main theme of Over the garden wall, but it is also the musical incarnation of autumn in New England. Also, I think HP would like otgw. It's all about the vibes.

Origin of supernatural probabilities by Tangerine Dream: the album it comes from, Zeit, is just a mix of ambience and cosmic dread. It's perfect.

A dream in static by Earthside: best song ever, it reminds me of the struggles of living while constantly thinking about a past that can't be recreated, and the desire to separate oneself from the body and real life.

Entombed by Deftones: I feel like it represents having someone who both loves and oppresses you. I mainly get this idea from the opening lyrics.

Dig by Incubus: the band said it's a song about forgiveness, and I do see this version of HPL getting blinded by his own ego at times. He makes lots of mistakes in the book. Also the lyrics that go "we'll make a pact to never speak that word again, yes you are my friend" give me emotional damage because they remind me of what I have in store for him and Dalo.

Daydreaming by Radiohead: stillness. alienation. nostalgia. cryptic lyrics. yes.

Dust in the wind by Kansas: a classic. Everything we do, every one of our lives, is temporary. And at the end, nothing will remain. All we are is dust in the wind.

The foundations of decay by My Chemical Romance: your honour, its tormented lyrics and melody have captivated me. It actually could fit in Dalo's playlist as well, but the disillusionment in it made me choose this one instead.

Nihilist blues by Bring me the horizon (feat. Grimes): yes yes an EDM track. I've been associating this song to him since I listened to it for the first time and I love it very much. The lyrics reflect him almost 100% - it's also great amv material since in the book (it should be approximately in chapter 39, but this could vary) he literally goes [redacted] and someone has to stop him. Spoilers: a lot of blood gets spilled.

The torment of existence weighed against the horror of nonbeing by Mayday Parade: just look at that title lol

But, honestly by Foo Fighters: this actually has little to do with the HPL that we see in the book, it reminds me more of his dynamic with the women in his life. It doesn't really hit the center of the target, but it's ok.

Look at the sky by Porter Robinson: this one is pretty optimistic in tone, but it reflects how he struggles with writing. He had given up towards the end of his life and in the afterlife he still doesn't really feel like picking up the pen again. It could also be read as a conversation between him and Dalo. God I think I feel for them way too much.

Owner of a lonely heart by Yes: yup, it's an Ask Lovecraft reference.

Help by The Beatles: he needs some help indeed! He's a concentrated of anxiety and depression, but just the fact he's actually seeking support is frankly commendable. He's kinda letting go of the "gentlemen solve their problems alone" schtick. Good for him.

Freaks by Surf Curse: if an anime of Dark ever gets produced someday, I want - no, I need someone to make a supercut of all the scenes where he's in silly/superdeformed mode with this song in the background.

空っぽの空に潰される (Karappo no Sora ni Tsubusareru) - transl. "This empty sky is crushing me" by Amazarashi: this song. the cemetery scene. my heart. also just... go look at the translation please.

The crane dance by Ludovico Einaudi: a melancholic piano piece by my favourite pianist. It's like a rainy night in music form. Nightbook, the album it comes from, was a big (and I mean enormous) inspiration for my book. The three main characters (the Girl, the Mage and this ghostly version of hpl) have a song from this album in their respective playlists.

Wallflower by Peacock Affect: another mostly acoustic song. It contrasts lightly with the rest of this playlist - it's slightly hopeful, and tranquil. To me, it's like that caring and gentle, human side of him which I just started to discover.

I only wanna talk to you by The Maine: have I already told you that his dynamic with Dalo is the only thing giving me the will to live? The first verse is basically him referring to what happened at the Coven. The entire song kinda encapsulates how their relationship evolves and mutates during the story. Also the bridge before the last chorus hits so hard it's unbelievable, it's so sincere and transparent and heartfelt and and

Have you ever seen the rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival: it's a perfect way to close both the playlist and the story. The music video also gave me many feels and ideas for the book.

#hpl #lovecraft as a character #the chaos trilogy : dark

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