Soundtrack for The Hour of Noon
A NOTE FROM STEVE:
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If you’re like me, reading puts your mind into a mode where you ‘see’ the story, much like a movie. For an enhanced experience, I’ve created a soundtrack for the book because why not? These are the same tunes I heard when writing the scenes they’re attached to.
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Listen to the songs before reading the scene to set the mood. Then, re-listen to them as background music. I’m a music nerd. So, many of these songs, or the versions I chose, might be new to you. Pop on the headphones and make it an experience!
Enjoy!
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*Please note page numbers correspond to the paperback edition. Ebooks will have different numbering, depending on your system.
OPENING SONG
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Volcano, Damien Rice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gImMeKPdHo
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(Start music from the inside page. Read the opening credits and introductory messages. I suggest listening to the entire song before reading as it sets a tone for the story.)
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CHAPTER 3
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No Matter What Shape, The T-Bones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thobjyBX1lE
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 10.
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END music when the chapter ends.
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CHAPTER 4
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I Remember, Damien Rice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2Q9Uxowh4
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 19.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.​​
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​CHAPTER 5​
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Sweet Child of Mine, Captain Fantastic Soundtrack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdh2hot8rjU
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(Start at the beginning of the chapter on page 30.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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CHAPTER 6
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Unplayed Piano, Damien Rice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgQUBecM7OM
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 38.
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END song at the end of that scene.
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CHAPTER 8
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Rocky Mountain High, John Denver Cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcgRzeVATJg
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(Start music on page 55.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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CHAPTER 9
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I Wish You Were Here, Dropkick Murphys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hpWA61ZicE
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 67.
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Play song to play to the end of the scene.
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CHAPTER 11​
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People Are Strange, The Dead South​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4YQJ6KuWvQ
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 81.
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Allow song to play to the end. of the chapter.
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CHAPTER 14
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You Are My Sunshine, The Dead South
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MevYCdn5S8
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 114.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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CHAPTER 15
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That's Alright, Arthur Crudup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxHQUvCkV20
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 118.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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CHAPTER 16
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Done Got Old, Buddy Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itN1Sh1TvAk
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 127.)
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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CHAPTER 17
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Innocence Airborne Toxic Event
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL_NcoCJgzo
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 134.)
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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CHAPTER 18
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I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Norah Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZgxciuVWZo
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 145.
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END song at the end of the scene.
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CHAPTER 28
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Just Breathe, Eddie Vetter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pISziS9AzIk
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 229.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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EPILOGUE​
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Kerosene, The Interrupters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq2jJLswL8I
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(Start music at the beginning of the chapter on page 234.
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Allow music to play to the end of the song.
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​​CLOSING SONG​
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Let The Mystery Be, Iris DeMent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gQVS2fCsek
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(Please take time to read the personal messages at the end of the book as you take in the song.)
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