There's a song that's reminded me consistantly of James Potter for several years now. It's called "To Know Her is to Love Her"; I don't know who it's by, but it was covered by the Beatles (I have it from a CD called 'The Beatles: Live at the BBC'), and it seems to me to fit James' thoughts (and mindset) about Lily Evans perfectly. (And yes, I think he'd at least appreciate the song.)

Also: "Paint it Black" (Rolling Stones)...well, I'd love to make some sort of joke about Sirius liking it, but it actually reminds me more of the Ninth Doctor, especially before he meets Rose. (To be clear--it seems more like a song he'd like than a song that characterizes him).

And "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen will forever remind me of AOS James Kirk, due to him singing along to it in a fanfic I read (and thereby introducing me to the song in the first place). Also, the idea of Jim Kirk liking Queen...well, it seems pretty perfect to me, really. It's exactly his sort of band.

This one is going to sound like a stretch, but I think Master Xehanort would appreciate "Lights" by Ellie Goulding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ

The lines "I had a way then, losing it all on my own/And I'm not sleeping now; the dark is too hard to beat" could reference his initial keyblade training and subsequent acceptance of the power of darkness.

"I had a heart then . . ." Could refer to leaving his body behind so his heart could travel through time, or to losing his heart and splitting into a Heartless and Nobody.

"And I think back to when my brother and my sister slept/In an unlocked place the only time I feel safe." The "brothers and sisters" are the Nobodies of Organization XIII while they were still under Xemnas' control, and being prepared as receptacles--"safe places"--for Xehanort's heart.

And of course, the "lights" in the song title and chorus are the heroes who Xehanort has forced into conflict with himself throughout the years, and who have so far managed to halt his plans. "You show the lights that stop me . . . you shine it when I'm alone."

Time for Kitty to be awesomely obvious!

Character: Rebakah Cooper
Canon: The Provost's Dog trilogy by Tamora Pierce
Artist: Heather Dale
Reasoning: I'm not sure if she would enjoy all of Heather's songs, but I feel as though Beka would definitely appreciate "One of Us".

ever since I read this one BBC Sherlock fanfiction that quoted Radiohead lyrics (I think it's fairly well known but I have forgotten the name. Argh.) I imagine Sherlock would like Radiohead a lot.
Especially Karma Police: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBH97ma9YiI

Star Trek, obviously.

Character: Captain Kathryn Janeway
Canon: Star Trek: Voyager
Artist: Bonnie Raitt
Reasoning: While most of her songs are about love, they're usually a woman-takes-charge view, and I feel that the song "Love Me Like a Man" was Janeway's challenge to any guy who would want her. Especially the lines about "Find a man to take me home" and "Love my backbone, would you?" Also, both Bonnie Raitt and Janeway have rougher voices that are still compelling.

Character: Seven of Nine
Canon: Star Trek: Voyager
Artist: Enya
Reasoning: Enya's music follows logical patterns and her voice isn't passionate, which would appeal to Seven's Borg side. But the interplay of the different instrumentals and vocal parts makes the music emotional, bringing Seven in touch with her human side. While not really about Seven, when I first listened to "Long Long Journey", it reminded me of Voyager, especially the chorus: "Long long journey/Through the darkness/Long long way to go/But what are miles across the ocean/to the heart that's coming home". And for Seven, "Book of Days" is about perserverence and trying to find a new life. After leaving the Collective, Seven had to try to make a new life on Voyager and in human society, and (for the most part) succeeded.

(I apologize if the links don't work or don't point to the right thing. I'm on a computer where YouTube is blocked so I have to copypaste the URL from the page where it says "Content Blocked")

Are we doing this for whole bands, or can we do individual songs?

I'm going to have to say right now that Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls would really like Owl City. Here's "When Can I See You Again": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7eajYbsjQc I think the upbeat rhythms, Sweet Dreams Fuel themes, and sometimes-weird but generally very sweet lyrics would appeal to her. And yes, this is the same song I said would probably be Agent Jack's theme song.

Finn from Adventure Time would probably enjoy DragonForce. If you haven't heard that band, I don't blame you, but here's a classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaSYvvfzYaE It's a bit of a guilty pleasure for me, but in my opinion Finn would love it for the metal and for the somewhat meaningless but still badass lyrics. I know I do.

But can I substitute with key search words?

And can they be OCs?

If so:

Character: Simon Bellamay III
Canon: The Chronicle of Simon Bellamay the Third
Band: Broken Iris, "A New Hope"
Reasoning: So, the song talks about a guy at the gravestone of somebody close to him, trying to find something that inspires him to continue on past his feelings of loss and lonliness. That's about... oh, 50% of Simon's whole backstory, which is why he starts off so pissy in the story.

This sounds interesting! I'm also pretty sure I've recently found several songs that would either fit a character quite well or that a character would like, only I can't actually remember them right now...I'll check back later once I've had some sleep, I think :)

But yeah. Cool idea!

(Also, what do you mean by 'world one'?)

~DF