Blue Öyster Cult - “Celestial the Queen”
“She came from the dark, she came from a dream/all leather and chain the rising queen”—I couldn’t imagine a better theme song for Alix.
Chapter 6.
The Answer - “Pride”
Master Southack punctures Gally’s pride and Gally, in turn, punctures Alix’s.
Chapter 7.
Jethro Tull - “Slow Marching Band”
This song is the highlands anthem, so it comes up when we finally learn Gally’s backstory.
Chapter 8.
Crosby, Stills, & Nash - “Guinnevere”
A song full of magic, both literal and figurative. Of course this chapter is when the big magic of the book happens, but it’s also when Alix’s entrancement of Gally really takes hold.
Chapter 9.
Tommy Keene - “Places That Are Gone”
At first blush this song sounds like a nostalgic lament, but it’s actually about the blossoming of new romance.
Chapter 10.
The 1975 - “Me & You Together Song”
The bright music captures the wonderful innocence of both Tails and Nose Cabbage, but this song is really about an unrequited infatuation, which is of course a big part of Tails’s character.
Chapter 11.
Fairport Convention - “Rosie”
May’s theme song. For what it’s worth, I prefer the version on By Popular Request.
Chapter 12.
Streets of Laredo - “Hey Rose”
A joyous, hopeful song for the moment Gally begins to decipher Alix’s love language (and vice versa).
Chapter 13.
Steve Earle - “The Galway Girl”
Standing in for all drinking songs, even though it isn’t really one. I like the Diamond Mountain Sessions version best.
Chapter 14.
The Church - “Under the Milky Way”
No explanation needed, I think.
Chapter 15.
Fish - “Lucky”
Turns out Chill was born lucky—but in fact, this song was the inspiration for Fhraff!
Chapter 16.
REO Speedwagon - “Ridin’ the Storm Out”
There aren’t many cozy action songs! When I lived in Nashville, I worked above a pretty big concert venue. My two favorite memories are hearing REO Speedwagon soundcheck this song, and washing my hands in the bathroom next to Bob Seger’s sax player.
Chapter 17.
MUNA - “I Know a Place”
The anthem for Alix’s big emotional turning point, and one of my favorite songs of all time.
Chapter 18.
Marillion - “Sugar Mice”
