I’ll be honest, I’m not much of a music person. I don’t have playlists for everything or listen to music while I write, mostly because it distracts me. I know it may be a little weird, but when I listen to music, I have to stop and focus only on the music and usually I don’t have time for that.
On the other hand, I love how music can enhance the experience of watching a TV Show or movie and I wanted to imagine what music would I use if Match to Love was a movie. So find a list of important scenes from the book and what songs I think would make it justice. I’m not the most knowledgeable person about music, so if you have songs suggestions, let me know in the comments.
Scene: We open the book with Dani playing tennis.
Song: For this scene I think a high energy, powerful song fits perfectly.
Power – Little mix
Scene: We move to Ari, walking to her apartment in the middle of winter.
Song: I wanted a song that showed the contrast between Ari and Dani. Something more mellow and subdued.
I Can’t Stay the Same – Vanessa Carlton
Scene: When Dani and Ari have their first video call.
Song: Latch – Disclosure feat Sam Smith
Scene: Dani and Ari’s first kiss
Song: This is how you fall in Love – Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler
Scene: When Dani and Ari watch a couple dance in the streets of Miami.
Song: I can’t be any other song, but this classic of Cuban music.
Chan Chan – Buena Vista Social Club
Scene: After Dani’s Roland Garros loss.
Song: Coming Home – Dirty Money and Skylar Grey.
Scene: Dancing Bachata in Mallorca
Song: Hilito – Romeo Santos
Scene: When Dani and Ari have sex while they are in Mallorca.
Song: Say My Name – J Balvin, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
Scene: Break up conversation.
Song: Un Día (One Day) – Dua Lipa, J Balbin and Tainy
Scene: When Ari is reading Dani’s letter.
Song: Don’t Let Me Down – The Chainsmokers
Scene: When Dani opens the door in her hotel in New York, and finds Ari there.
Song: Lovesong – Adele
Scene: When Dani is giving her speech after the US Open win.
Song: I Love You Like That – Dagny