Monday, 25 April 2016

Music to Marvel By: The Mighty Thor


 Russell Dauterman, cover artist of THE MIGHTY THOR, gives you a playlist of music to listen to while reading the series!


In this Marvel.com feature, writers and artists will recommend the perfect tunes that embody the character, decorate the background, or inspired them to create the book you're reading. Check out the playlist below and read more about why these songs were chosen! Make sure to follow @MarvelMusicInc for even more musical suggestions.

"This song is comfort food for me! From just hearing the first few seconds, my mood is lighter. I love how the melancholy lyrics are paired with the bubbly production, and the whole thing ends up being upbeat. Especially when I'm working, I like to listen to music like this, that makes me feel good. If I'm relaxed and mellow, I'm in a much better space to draw. The songs on this playlist all do that for me, and are some of my all-time favorites."

General Public - "Tenderness"
"I love the '90s!"

Ms. Lauryn Hill - "Doo Wop (That Thing)"
"I often rap the first verse of this (probably very badly). On the venn diagram of my favorite music, songs from the '90s and female R&B singers have a big overlap in the center."

Starchild - "Relax"
"This song is a combo of music that I love: it's breezy, mellow but still dance-y, electro-y R&B pop. And it's amazing."

Janet Jackson - "Got 'Til It's Gone (ft. Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell)"
"This song is perfect to me. I love how it flows, and how the Joni Mitchell and Q-Tip parts meld so well with Janet's."

The Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy"
"This fits in the sweet spot of '90s R&B that I'm really into, and the optimistic message of it makes me happy (so does the Sega Genesis shoutout)."

MGMT - "Electric Feel"
"Something not from the '90s! I love the mesmerizing sound of this, the airy vocals, and the euphoric feeling of it overall."

Dolly Parton - "Jolene"
"I grew up with a serious dislike of country music, which was the opposite of my dad, who grew up listening to it on the farm. I think Dad was happy when I fell in love with this song a few years ago."

TLC - "Diggin' On You"
"This whole album is awesome, but this song is my favorite. The laid-back groove of it is warm and comforting - reminds me of summer and the beach."

Beyoncé - ***Flawless (ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche)
"I'm a huge Beyoncé fanboy. She actually inspired my take on Thor, especially the confidence she exudes and the way she carries herself. I love how she embodies strength and femininity at the same time, and I try to incorporate that into Thor. This song in particular sums up that attitude and confidence - it's empowering. I love the quote about feminism and equality in the middle too. That resonates a lot with me, especially in regard to Jane taking over the mantle of Thor. Also, I woke up like this."

Whitney Houston - "It's Not Right But It's Okay (Thunderpuss Mix)" [4:16 version]
"I totally bust out my Whitney-Oh-No-You-Didn't finger wave for the big note at the end of this."

Ghostown DJs - "My Boo"
"After a couple more aggressive tracks, we'll close out with a mellow, '90s dance groove that I love so, so much. This was my jam as an 11 year old, and it still is!"

Pick up THE MIGHTY THOR #6 by Russell Dauterman, writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Garres, on sale now! Stay tuned to Marvel.com and follow @MarvelMusicInc for more installments of "Music to Marvel By," with creators giving you the best music to enjoy the Marvel universe.

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