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DMing a D&D campaign for some dudes and dudettes. I'm always a firm believer that some nice tasteful music can enhance the mood I'm trying to establish. Problem is, the music that most people would associate with a fantasy setting is just not my thing. I really can't stand it. All these orchestras pumping out anthemic, booming crescendos and shit? Yeah, I really hate it. To the point that it would be a detriment, I think. I'd be distracted by how awful the music is.
Think I can get away with scoring a D&D setting with jazz and funk music? Or should I just ditch the whole idea and not use anything at all?
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depends on your group. Most people nowadays think jazz and funk are "weird". It's safest to go with Irish jigs/reels or fantasy movie soundtracks or just lively European folk music in general, really
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>>50169139
>It's safest to go with Irish jigs/reels
I could live with that, I think. Something more rustic, modest and regional might be okay. It's the ultra suffocating bombast and melodrama I object to, mostly.
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Do jazz and funk.
If a player gets weird about it just look them in the eye and tell them to keep chill, cat.
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>>50169577
I think I might. Thank you.
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I only use music during battles, and even then its mostly metal
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>>50170126
>its mostly metal
Erm...
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If all else fails, use video game music.
Use the music for tone rather than its original purpose:
>Fighting a mummy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ApeT7K-Eg
>Fight aboard an airship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQYQfDylKYM
>Important NPC's last moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acDgcJv7b4Q
>Pirates attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF24XSYYiDw
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