Have you given much thought to the music/dance/song of the various cultures? Like, are they influenced by the same real-world cultures that influence the countries and cultures, or do you have like, Scots-Celtic music in a place otherwise inspired by New Orleans?
Music is very important to both characters individual characters and as a mean to sort of illustrate certain plot points.
But as far as general cultures, there’s some that i’ve given specific thought to. And some that are still in the dark
A lot of the music is inspired by real-world cultures and because most, if not all of theses have at least 2 or more are inspired by them, I like to take some aspects of music from maybe 1 to sort of piece it all together.
For instance, Qai’s land is a mix of Scots-Celtic, dysatopian, Indian, and South Asian influences. And so thinking musically, i’d definitely like to go traditional Indian route. Formerly it was a culture of color and vibrance and ceremony, so the old traditions, including music, aren’t as prevalent anymore. Part of Qai’s story is about rediscovering it, including music. (There’s a cute scene where some kids teach him how to dance).
But then in the Motherland, instantly what comes to mind is your more grass roots/southern rock like The Black Keys and the Civil Wars. However, it is a generally happy culture that’s very celebratory and so the Icelandic Jonsi/Sigur Ros is always a fun choice. Its a culture based on nature and it’s music that makes you feel alive when you hear it.
Same with the Valley of Sin, with its dirty grungy feel, you instantly think either heavy death metal or power eastern euro techno or s/t
Obviously these bands and musicians don’t exist in this world, so i wanted to try and find some where you go, yes that’s what I’d hear if i were in this country.
When you think of melancholic chants in dead languages, think of Linneaus.
When you hear old German orchestras, think the Crown of the Sun
Navajo blessings, Ien and Talya
dededos
stormborns
kaledo-art
origamiaround
dailybridgerton
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