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OSTs I Listen To While Writing
I often listen to music when I’m writing, especially when there is background noise I want (or need) to drown out. This is nothing all that out of the ordinary. Usually something like the ambient sounds of a diner or cafe are fine, but if, for example, there is a group of people talking nearby I try to play music to help block out the chatter.
I am typically amenable to the right kind of music while I’m trying to focus. For me the right kind of music has no lyrics and is generally kind of chill. I particularly listen to a lot of video game soundtracks. Here are five that I listen to consistently.
Morrowind
One of my favorite games (of any medium) ever made. Morrowind has a stellar soundtrack by Jeremy Soule. I have been listening to it for years and continue to do so. It has an epic, classical quality that makes it well worth checking out.
I’ve gotten probably more mileage out of this one soundtrack over the years than any other. Use the link above to check out a playlist on YouTube and get listening!
Oblivion
I tend to listen to Morrowind more, but the fact that two soundtracks from The Elder Scrolls, both by the same composer, made it on this list is a testament to the quality of old Bethesda and the quality of Jeremy Soule’s music in particular. I…
