Ineke Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Hi everyone! And welcome to the Inspired by a Song challenge! This is a challenge I've been wanting to do for a while, considering I'm truly curious to see how songs can inspire people to write certain stories. To make sure I'm also actually familiar with the songs (because I live under a rock and am mostly unaware of everything popmusic) I compiled a list of 40 songs, which I have randomised so it's not sorted by length/artist/whatever in Spotify, and which is truly a mix of symphonic metal, pop, 90's, and soundtracks! The premise is simple. You pick a number between 1-40, and I will give you a song to let yourself get inspired by. Be it the lyrics, be it the melody, be it the vibe, you name it. As long as you're inspired by it, I'm absolutely okay with it! If the song isn't your jam or isn't giving you any ideas whatsoever, I will allow you to switch a maximum of two times (though you may also pick a song already revealed through someone else). As for fandoms I will accept OF, HP, B99, DW, and there might be other fandoms I might be familiar with but forget to list, so if you want to do something else beyond that, just hit me up and we can see if we can work it (because I'd personally prefer it if I understood the fandom). Pre-writtens will not be allowed, though I will accept new chapters in already ongoing stories provided they're inspired by this, or multichapters in general, as long as there are at least two chapters posted and/or in the queue by the end of the deadline. I will also accept all ratings. As for rewards - I'll be reviewing every entry, and will leave another 6 reviews for the winner on stories of their choice, 4 for the second place and 2 for the third. Graphics may be thrown in if I can find someone to make them for me bc otherwise you get to deal with a stickfigure made in paint. Lemme know if there are any questions whatsoever! TL;DR: Inspired by a Song challenge, deadline Sept 1, 2020 Pick a number between 1-40 for the song to be assigned. Can be switched twice. OF, B99, HP, DW allowed as fandoms, everything beyond that can be discussed - so long as I'm familiar All ratings accepted All entries will be reviewed, with 6 reviews for 1st place, 4 reviews for 2nd and 2 reviews for 3rd on top of it Multichapters, new chapters in ongoing fics, new fics allowed Pre-writtens not allowed Multiple entries allowed, though I will only give you one reward if two of them would make the top 3 Please also add 'for Ineke's Inspired by a Song challenge in the story somewhere 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy cat Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, grumpy cat said: 17 17 is ... immediately also the longest song on the list, it being Nightwish' The Greatest Show On Earth! Let me know if it doesn't work ❤️ (Though If you wanna listen to it, pick either the album version or the live version from Tampere ❤️ Revealed songs: #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy cat Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 hmm i like to gamble - how about 30? i read the lyrics to the greatest show on earth and rn nothing is coming at me inspo-wise so i'd like to try for another btw is combining with other challenges something we can do or nah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 minute ago, grumpy cat said: hmm i like to gamble - how about 30? i read the lyrics to the greatest show on earth and rn nothing is coming at me inspo-wise so i'd like to try for another btw is combining with other challenges something we can do or nah? 30 is Nightwish' While Your Lips Are Still Red! - doesn't really matter if you pick a live version or not. Both are awesome. And feel free! No objections to that whatsoever Revealed numbers: #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Stitch Crazy Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Hit me with number 13 please. And a random number for good measure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy cat Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 i think i can work with #30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something wicked Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 could I have 21 please? ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, MalfoysAngel said: Hit me with number 13 please. And a random number for good measure 13 is Nightwish - The Islander! The other random number I picked (and I used a generator for that) is number 5 and that is ABBA's Lay All Your Love On Me! 1 minute ago, grumpy cat said: i think i can work with #30 Excellent! I'll continue to reveal numbers as they're being asked so don't hesitate to look into it if you decide it doesn't work after all! @something wicked no quote here so a tag it is: 21 is Spice Girls - Naked! Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still red 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something wicked Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ineke said: @something wicked no quote here so a tag it is: 21 is Spice Girls - Naked I’m good with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 minute ago, something wicked said: I’m good with that! Excellent! Participants: grumpy cat - #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red something wicked - #21 - Spice Girls - Naked Malfoys Angel - ? Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Stitch Crazy Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I’m gonna go with number 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaLestrange87 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Can I see #37? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbound24 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I'll pick #25 and a random number just so I have options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 10 hours ago, MalfoysAngel said: I’m gonna go with number 5. Awesome! I'll jot you down! 9 hours ago, BellaLestrange87 said: Can I see #37? 37 is Delain - Tragedy Of The Commons! Let me know if it works out for you! 1 hour ago, northbound24 said: I'll pick #25 and a random number just so I have options. Okay 25 is Nightwish - Endlessness & the random generator picked 34 as the other random, which is Nightwish - Procession! Let me know if it works out! Participants: grumpy cat - #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red something wicked - #21 - Spice Girls - Naked Malfoys Angel - #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #25 - Nightwish - Endlessness #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red #34 - Nightwish - Procession #37 - Delain - Tragedy Of The Commons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbound24 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Ineke said: the random generator picked 34 as the other random, which is Nightwish - Procession! Let me know if it works out! I can work with this- great song too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, northbound24 said: I can work with this- great song too. Awesome! It Is a great song though, isn't it? It's one of my faves from that album, to be honest! Participants: grumpy cat - #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red something wicked - #21 - Spice Girls - Naked Malfoys Angel - #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me BellaLestrange87 - ? northbound24 - #34 - Nightwish - Procession Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #25 - Nightwish - Endlessness #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red #34 - Nightwish - Procession #37 - Delain - Tragedy Of The Commons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueSlytherin Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Love writing from song inspo! Can I get number #11? 🎶 💃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, RogueSlytherin said: Love writing from song inspo! Can I get number #11? 🎶 💃 Yes you can! It's Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II! Participants: grumpy cat - #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red something wicked - #21 - Spice Girls - Naked Malfoys Angel - #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me BellaLestrange87 - ? northbound24 - #34 - Nightwish - Procession RogueSlytherin - ? Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #11 - Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #25 - Nightwish - Endlessness #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red #34 - Nightwish - Procession #37 - Delain - Tragedy Of The Commons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueSlytherin Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, Ineke said: Yes you can! It's Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II! Yessssss. 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, RogueSlytherin said: Yessssss. 😍 Happy it works for you! Participants: grumpy cat - #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red something wicked - #21 - Spice Girls - Naked Malfoys Angel - #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me BellaLestrange87 - ? northbound24 - #34 - Nightwish - Procession RogueSlytherin - #11 - Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #11 - Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #25 - Nightwish - Endlessness #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red #34 - Nightwish - Procession #37 - Delain - Tragedy Of The Commons Edited July 5, 2020 by Ineke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond the rain Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I saw ABBA and got excited 😂 I will try number 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 hour ago, beyond the rain said: I saw ABBA and got excited 😂 I will try number 23 ABBA is amazing and nobody can convince me otherwise. And it so happens that 23 is another one of them! The Winner Takes It All! Participants: grumpy cat - #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red something wicked - #21 - Spice Girls - Naked Malfoys Angel - #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me BellaLestrange87 - ? northbound24 - #34 - Nightwish - Procession RogueSlytherin - #11 - Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II beyond the rain - ? Revealed numbers: #5 - ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me #11 - Little Mix - Secret Love Song Part II #13 - Nightwish - The Islander #17 - Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth #21 - Spice Girls - Naked #23 - ABBA - The Winner Takes It All #25 - Nightwish - Endlessness #30 - Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red #34 - Nightwish - Procession #37 - Delain - Tragedy Of The Commons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaLestrange87 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Hmmm so I'm not really getting any ideas from that song. Could I see #2 instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenclaw_scientist Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Hey lovely! Could I see number 7 please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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