Music is one of our favorite ways to get the creativity flowing! 🎨 While writing The Lost Heir, Book 1 of The Gryphon Chronicles, we listened to these beautiful, powerful, and often magical tracks to help us tap into the atmosphere and emotions of the story.
Want to know what The Lost Heir sounds like (to us)? Plug in your headphones, and let’s take a musical journey through the world of Jake Everton! 🎧📚
🩰 Waldrick & Fionnula's Theme
“Waltz from the Masquerade Suite” – Aram Khachaturian
This wild, slightly unhinged waltz is definitely the music playing on a loop inside Waldrick’s head 🥴🎭💃 — dramatic, dramatic, dramatic.
And a little bit mad...
🍀 Gladwin's Song
“Dúlamán” – Celtic Woman
Who doesn’t love Celtic Woman? 💚 We have no idea what they’re singing (it's in Gaelic!), but between the tin whistle, Irish pipes, and bodhrán drums, it feels like Gladwin’s soul. Enchanting and full of spirit!
✨ Magical Theme
“Lacrymosa” – Libera (from Angel Voices)
This track is a remix of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, performed by the incredible English boys’ choir, Libera. Ethereal, haunting, and full of wonder. 🕊️🌌 If magic had a sound, this might be it...
Ending Theme: “God Bless Us Everyone”
Andrea Bocelli – from Disney’s A Christmas Carol
This stirring, heartwarming piece closes out the story with hope and grace. 🎁❄️❤️ We adore this film, and Bocelli’s voice is chef’s kiss. A perfect final note.
🧚♀️ Water Nymphs' Theme
“Flower Duet” – Delibes (Lakmé)
Floating, graceful, and otherworldly. This gorgeous duet captures the shimmering beauty of the water nymphs. 🌊💫 You might recognize it from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider!
🎵 Happy listening! Hope these tracks bring The Lost Heir even more vividly to life for you. 💖
What are some of your favorite songs for imagining fantasy worlds? 🎤👇🎶