Sunset Lover
While writing my novella, “The Harrowing Halfbreed,” I was entranced with a particular song, “Sunset Lover” by Petite Biscuit. Something about the melodic tone and beautiful high-pitch vocals put me in a perfect mood to write that particular story. In the way that the theme song to the X-files set the stage for something bizarre and unknown, this song captured the mood of my story.
For about a week straight, I listened only to Sunset Lover on repeat on Spotify. These were long 12+ hour days of listening to the same 3:57 song. That is roughly 16.8 times an hour. There is a point where you forget when it begins and when it ends, as if you’re stuck inside an alluring moment. I was caught, and I never wanted to leave the trap.
My family begged and pleaded for me to end their torment, while tapping their feet and dancing to the tune. They hated it, while simultaneously loving it.
I remember having a long-winded tirade about how this was going to be the only song I would listen to for the rest of my life. This prompted my daughter to threaten to assist in ending my days if the song didn’t stop.
But, I wouldn’t be swayed. Not until writing those two final words “The End” did I give my ears a long-deserved rest.
Similar to how a drug addict uses methadone to wean themself off heroin, I had to listen to other Petite Biscuit songs to come back to society again. And eventually, I branched out to the normalcy of the radio.
I was almost fully recovered and had gone more than 30 days without even a taste of “Sunset Lover.” In the realm of 12-step programs, I would have received a coin for my efforts.
Then today, I got this email:
A thank you,
from Petit Biscuit
Hey, it’s Mehdi from Petit Biscuit. I’m excited to announce that since my April tour dates have sold out, I’m coming back to the US in August and offering my top Spotify fans special presale access to tickets below!
I’m humbled by the warm welcome the North American audience has given me, and I hope I can give them as much, if not more, in the future! I’m really happy that Spotify is partnering with us, helping bring my music to new ears every day. Can’t wait to be on the road. ❤
Under full disclosure, I am listening to the song as I write this post. But don’t judge me until you’ve gone down the same road, which brought me to you now.
I still think everyone should read my novella while playing “Sunset Lover” on repeat. I don’t care what my wife says, it’s much better that way 
