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The
Destiny Soundtrack
When I was writing Destiny and Destiny
Unveiled, I was working at an insurance company with my good friend and
unofficial editor, Erin Coffey. Erin and
I used to proof read a chapter together each day after hours. After spending a
day dealing with a bunch of angry and obnoxious clients (some of which became
characters in Destiny), making fun of my typographical errors was therapeutic
for us. I still laugh at her side comments on my original manuscripts. Things
like, “Um, are you sure you want Darron toying his hoagie? That sounds a little
dirty.” LOL
As we were reading, another thing that we did was
create a soundtrack for the Destiny series, in the hopes that the books might
someday be made into a movie. There were a few songs I already had in mind, but
Erin was an essential part of picking out the full soundtrack. So I had to give her some credit, especially
since we spent literally hours proof reading
together. Now, this soundtrack is
probably going to show our age. Erin and I, in addition to being co-workers for
years, are also proud alumni of the Wildwood Catholic graduating class of 1994.
Most of the songs we picked are ones that were popular in our high school and
college years. So without further ado,
here is the soundtrack for the Destiny Series.
Disc One -
Destiny
Do
You Believe In Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful - Yes, this song is almost too cliché, but
it just fits so well because the very first question posed to my heroine is
whether or not she believes in magick. I can see the opening credits rolling as
this song plays, leading up to Gabby and her friends at their lockers.
So
She Dances – Josh Groban – It may be true that Josh Groban is
the only man alive I would actually consider having an affair with, but that’s
not the only reason he’s on my soundtrack. This song would work wonderfully in
Chapter 6 when Darron meets Gabriella’s mother for the first time.
I
Can’t Get Next to You – Annie Lennox This song was destined to be in the coffee
house scene in Chapter 12, a scene where Gabrielle and Darron get into a heated
argument. It has a nice beatnik beat
that would fit a coffee house theme, and the lyrics are perfect for this pair
of star crossed witches.
“I can turn the grey sky blue
And I can make it rain whenever I want
it to
And I can build a castle from a single
grain of sand
And I can make a ship sail on dry land
But my life is incomplete and I'm so
blue
'Cause I can't get next to you”
My
Destiny
– Kathleen McPee This is my favorite song
in the whole soundtrack. It would play in the background during the dance
scene. I can see the circles of light swirling as Gabby and Darron gaze into
each other’s eyes Just listen to the
video below, and if you read the book, you’ll know why I love it so much. It’s
more than just a track on the soundtrack. It’s the official Destiny theme song.
Lullaby - Josh
Groban Yes, Josh is back again. I admit
it. I’m a Gronbanite. But can you think of a better man to sing at a funeral?
Yes, someone is going to die, but you’ll need to read the book to see who
doesn’t make it to the sequel.
Underneath
My Clothes
– Shakira I think the title of this
song speaks for itself. I picked this ballad for a love scene because I like
that it’s told from the point of view of the woman getting all that she knows
she deserves.
Oh,
Ho Ho, Its Magic
– Pilot This is the closing song for
book number one. But don’t think that just because it’s a little upbeat, that
everything turns out okay. Obviously, there are still going to be issues to
resolve or we wouldn’t have…
Disc Two - Destiny Unveiled
Graduation
(Friends Forever)
– Vitamin C Okay, so I told you I’m a
dork from the nineties. But you have to admit, this is the perfect opening song
for a high school graduation scene. Although Erin did threaten to kick my butt
if I ever played this tune anywhere near her.
Miami
–
Will Smith I am nothing if not diverse,
so we have to throw a little Will Smith into the mix. When the gang’s plane
arrives in Miami, I can imagine this song playing as scenes from all the Miami
hot spots flash by.
Magic – Colby
Caillat This would be the beach scene,
and these lyrics totally sum up Gabriella’s feeling for Darron.
“You've got magic inside your finger
tips
Its leaking out all over my skin
Every time that I get close to you
your makin’ me weak with the way you
look through those eyes”
Brain
Stew
– Green Day There is one scene in
Destiny Unveiled where Darron really loses control, and this song comes as
close as possible to describing his emotions at that time. Of course since this
is a YA book, we would have to bleep out a few curse words...
I
Feel the Magic
– Belinda Carisle – This one Erin hand picked out for me, mostly because she
got really sick of me singing Yo Ho, Ho
Its Magic all day. I had never
heard it before, but I knew it was perfect. It really helps tie things up in the
final chapters.
It’s the End of the World – R.E.M. –
This would be the closing credits, and I definitely think it hints that there
is more to come…and guess what they’re will be….
Destiny’s
Path (tentative
title), the third book is the Destiny series
is well underway, and will be dedicated to Erin to thank her for all her hard
work. Time for us to start planning the
next soundtrack! In the meantime, I still have these soundtracks in my car.
Yes, I actually made CDS and listened to them every single day at work the
whole time I was writing the books, much to Erin’s displeasure. I know. I’m
such a dork… In closing, I just want to thank my friend Erin Coffey one more
time, for her help in the soundtrack selections, for her unwavering support,
and of course, for not killing me the 66th time I belted out “Miami” while she was trying to
work. I’m really not very good at
rapping…Love you Erin!!
In ancient Britannia, the warrior who brought down the king stag was named the defender of the land.
