Hello hello~~~ This post got very long! Itās a big question!
I guess I havenāt talked about Lestatās singing voice bc I canāt find it, but YES, #headcanon accepted, Lestat would have a kick ass falsetto voice!Ā
I just drafted this post and itās too long, so much more can be written and more vids could have been featured, but Iāve spen
The short answer: As with Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is music in the ear of the beholder, and your idea of Lestatās voice is as valid as anyone elseās. Donāt let anyone tell you otherwise.Ā
Iām gonna offer a few responses on this, from AR, from canon, from a mutual VC fan friend of mine, and then respond to your suggestions. I had to make a cut bc the post was getting long.
SO,Ā AR has said, on several occasions, that Bon Jovi was a big influence on Prince Lestat. She even dedicated Prince Lestat to Bon Jovi (as one of her muses). [X]
I also seem to recall Lestat mentioning a love for Bruce Springsteen in canon, but that might have been fanon.Ā In QOTD, Baby Jenks says Lestat sings like the Boss:
Baby Jenks did love the Vampire Lestatās music,ā¦ Yes sir, that was the one she lovedā¦ It wasnāt the words that got to her, it was the way heĀ sang it, groaning like Bruce Springsteen into the mike and making it just break your heart.
Iām on Fire, the lyrics and the way he sings it, seem very Lestatuesque to me. TryĀ Dancing in the Dark, also very Lestatuesque to meā¦
What do you think Lestatās band would sound like now?
Well, it always sounded to me like Jim Morrison. That was the band I based it on ā Jim Morrisonās voice, physical beauty, and the sound of that band in a song like āL.A. Woman.ā Thatās how I imagined Lestatās band sounding. I donāt know a lot about rock music right at this moment; I havenāt listened to a stadium band in a while. I donāt know the latest stuff. I really donāt know. The main thing in emphasizing Morrison is that Iām emphasizing hard rock. Itās really acid rock. Itās not lightweight rock music and there has to be a good voice at the helm. Morrison had an exceptionally good voice for a rock singer. But modernizing it? Sure, whatever. Bring it on.
Sorry Iāve taken so long to reply to this (which I thoroughly enjoyed reading by the way).
I definitely visualised Lestat as a rock star that was heavily influenced by Jim Morrisons style. Style; referring to his vocal abilities, the way he moves on stage, the fact that he is a intelligent, complex beautiful godly Vampiresque enigma of a man. Oh, and how could I forget those infamous leather pants. Vampires love their jet black leather or black crushed velvet. As far as his fashion influence goes, he really made leather pants a rock stars trademark.
Itās like if you watch The Lost Boys, thereās a huge homage paid to Jim. For example, Michael (Played by Jason Patric) pretty much looks just like him with his chiseled jawline and curly brown hair. Then thereās a huge poster in the Vampire gangs cave. Also they play a cover of People are Strange. Jim Morrison to me was exactly how I pictured a Vampire.
As far as The Doors songs go, I can definitely hear a sense of otherworldly, deep spirituality. They just have that sound which is both timeless and touches on ancient rituals and folklore.
What Doors songs are āLestatesqueā to me:
-The End (Oedipus complex, very Lestat) -Wild Child (Enough said) -When The Musics over -My eyes have seen you -Five To One -Not to touch the Earth -End Of The Night -L’America -Changeling -Waiting for the sun
āListen, keep your eyes wide,ā Lestat whispered to me, his lips moving against my neck. I remember that the movement of his lips [ā¦] sent a shock of sensation through my body that was not unlike the pleasure of passion.
A dull roar at first and then a pounding like the pounding of a drum, growing louder and louder [ā¦] until it seemed to fill not just my hearing but all my senses, to be throbbing my lips and fingers, in the flesh of my temples, in my veins. Above all, in my veins [ā¦].
Iām a super fan of Anne Riceās Vampire Chronicles since I was like 12 but I never felt comfortable enough with my art style to draw them. But Iām really thankful for my old friends who tolerate me since then with my gay vampire appreciation talks.
Lestat answers a Fan Question for Lestat re: his taste in music, 10/12/14 [X]
Lestat here. I want to answer Scott Hunsucker: “Lestat, I would like to know how you feel about music. You’ve been around long enough to hear some of the greats play and sing. Do you have a personal preference for a certain genre or style of music. If so, does the music move you, does it take you back or evoke memories of your past as it does with some of us mortals?” Scott, I love music. I have to be careful with it; music intoxicates me; I can become completely taken over by music, to where I don’t want to do much else but listen to it. It’s like a powerful drug. I love music of all periods, especially my own century — Mozart in particular. And some French composers who were earlier favorites at the French Royal Court. Vivaldi energizes me, as do many of the Italians. But I can be overpowered easily by Beethoven and Brahms, and 19th century opera as well. Verdi and Puccini and Saint Saens especially delight me. Of course I am enchanted by popular music of all kinds — Jim Morrison, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett. I find myself highly susceptible to the most emotional and intense music. But I can be hypnotized by the gentle melodies of Eric Satie or Chopin as well. I am consumed from time to time with the desire to make music, to sneak off to some little tavern in the French Quarter of New Orleans and take to the stage with an electric guitar. I do this from time to time, actually. Though not as much as I would like. Thanks for the question. There are many more composers and performers I could name, but you get the idea. —– Now, if anyone has a new question for me, by all means post it in this thread.
Hello hello~~~ This post got very long! Itās a big question!
I guess I havenāt talked about Lestatās singing voice bc I canāt find it, but YES, #headcanon accepted, Lestat would have a kick ass falsetto voice!Ā
I just drafted this post and itās too long, so much more can be written and more vids could have been featured, but Iāve spen
The short answer: As with Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is music in the ear of the beholder, and your idea of Lestatās voice is as valid as anyone elseās. Donāt let anyone tell you otherwise.Ā
Iām gonna offer a few responses on this, from AR, from canon, from a mutual VC fan friend of mine, and then respond to your suggestions. I had to make a cut bc the post was getting long.
SO,Ā AR has said, on several occasions, that Bon Jovi was a big influence on Prince Lestat. She even dedicated Prince Lestat to Bon Jovi (as one of her muses). [X]
I also seem to recall Lestat mentioning a love for Bruce Springsteen in canon, but that might have been fanon.Ā In QOTD, Baby Jenks says Lestat sings like the Boss:
Baby Jenks did love the Vampire Lestatās music,ā¦ Yes sir, that was the one she lovedā¦ It wasnāt the words that got to her, it was the way heĀ sang it, groaning like Bruce Springsteen into the mike and making it just break your heart.
Iām on Fire, the lyrics and the way he sings it, seem very Lestatuesque to me. TryĀ Dancing in the Dark, also very Lestatuesque to meā¦
What do you think Lestatās band would sound like now?
Well, it always sounded to me like Jim Morrison. That was the band I based it on ā Jim Morrisonās voice, physical beauty, and the sound of that band in a song like āL.A. Woman.ā Thatās how I imagined Lestatās band sounding. I donāt know a lot about rock music right at this moment; I havenāt listened to a stadium band in a while. I donāt know the latest stuff. I really donāt know. The main thing in emphasizing Morrison is that Iām emphasizing hard rock. Itās really acid rock. Itās not lightweight rock music and there has to be a good voice at the helm. Morrison had an exceptionally good voice for a rock singer. But modernizing it? Sure, whatever. Bring it on.
AR also sort of answered this in response to her Fan Questions for Lestat series on FB, Iāll post the whole response momentarily, but hereās a relevant snippet:
āOf course I am enchanted by popular music of all kinds ā Jim Morrison, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett. I find myself highly susceptible to the most emotional and intense music.ā[X,Ā 10/12/15]
@liquorandptsdvarietyshow, VC fandom friend of mine, had commented on a post re: Bon Jovi:
1) Lestat has pretty schlocky taste in music, all things considered. Yes he is a musician and a rock star but basically he likes anything you can dance to;
2) Bon Jovi are tbh pretty cool. Iām not saying rush out and buy all their albums, but Slippery When Wet is a good time with a gross title.
Personally, Iāve always felt Brett Scallions of FUEL would have done well as Lestat, and Last Time feels very Lestat/Akasha to me.
ANYWAY. Anonās suggestions!:
I personally always thought of him as having an almost Bowie sounding voiceĀ
*nods* I think thatās possible, but subtract the British accent. I bet Lestat could emulate it easily, though.Ā
but with the energy and range of Brendon Urie from Panic at the disco. Idk if youāve heard the song Emperorās New Clothes by Panic!
Iām not a Panic! fan, Iām still stuck in my love for 80ā²s + 90ā²s music, but listening to this song now, first of all, yeah, I hear some Bowie in Urie! And thereās a lot of charm and silliness, but itās all grounded in real feeling, IDK, you may be starting to turn me into a Panic! fan, Anon!
^I also really like the sass in the lead singer, and the lyrics are pretty Lestatuesque!
Ave Cesaria by Stromae – Well, it is a nice song, but something about the singerās voice seems smoother and older to me? Not really snazzy and cheesy enough? Like this is how David might sing if David was a singer. Nice example for French music, tho!
Most dangerous vampire? Following/encountering you at night?Ā
Most of the VC vampires choose victims who are āEvildoers,ā people who have committed crimes against their fellow man and seem like they will continue to do so. Examples:Ā drug dealers, an elderly abuser, āgangsters,ā serial killers.
If youāre basically an innocent person*, most VC vampires wonāt be interested in killing you. Theyād rather just flirt with you, take you out dancing or something, and sneak in for a Little Drink, which can let them indulge in their preference for innocent blood and let you continue living, too š Win-win!
*I mean, yeah,Ā āLet he who is w/o sin cast the first stoneā and all that, we all have our own share ofĀ āsins,ā but if they donāt add up to Evildoer status, youāre an Innocent in VC terms.
As far as being KILLED, you can worry about:Ā
Louis, because as far as I know (at least up until PL), he doesnāt choose his victims based on guilt/innocence, he just takes whoever crosses his path when heās out looking for dinner. The way to survive a Louis attack is to tell him about yourself; he doesnāt like to know ANYTHING about his victims.Ā
Claudia (back when she was around anyway), is a terror bc she enjoys taking innocent life.Ā
Nicolas and Antoine, I donāt know their preferences. They could go either way.Ā
Gabrielle probably doesnāt care about your guilt/innocence either, but might attack you if you were out in the wilds somewhere, maybe if you were going for the same deer that she was going for, too. She has no qualms about killing innocent people anywhere, tho. Her very first victim was innocent and she made no comment about it. Ā
Not sure about Pandora, IIRC, she ripped a heart out of a victimās chest, I donāt think that victim was an evildoer.
I donāt know the PL or PLROA characters well enough to mention them but anyone is welcome to reblog/comment about those or any VC vampires in response to Anonās question.
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