Musical stimuli

While listening to some music this evening, a track came on that offered up some more potential for how to unlock ideas for interpreting the play. Too Tough to Die by Martina Topley-Bird made me stop and listen. The feel of the song, and elements of the sentiment, seemed related to Attempts, if only in a tenuous way. Nonetheless, it got me thinking about how music could be used not only in the show, but also in rehearsal. Music works on an emotional, irrational level and can be instrumental in freeing up ideas and inspiration, so I'm hatching a half-plan to incorporate music into the exploration process, at a fairly early stage. Who knows, Too Tough to Die might end up featuring in the production itself.