Just curious, what music (if any) do you have playing when you're trying to study? I play some classical piano or some soft instrumentals. Maybe some soft rock.
I can use a mix of music. Instrumentals can be nice, but they need some life to them. One of my favourites is Bramble Blast. Just a great song for all things.
However, studying drains me. Thus, music with lively riffs is required for me. It's actually believed that when doing writing/etc music can interfere, be it instrumental or screamo, but I'm not so sure. To me, music acts as white noise - thus, the "background" part of my mind focuses solely on the music, rather than on the door opening, birds chirping, sound of cars driving by, etc. As a result, I'm more focused.
Silence is very much so Golden.
Any.
Either my instrumental music playlist (classical plus some movie soundtrack stuff) or some soft rock/indie rock (Ra Ra Riot, Death Cab, etc).
Usually I'll just put my iPod in my iHome and put it on shuffle.
Anything with a solid beat. Hip hop really works.
Whatever I feel like, but I usually end up with old Modest Mouse.
I have my TV playing in the background as white noise while I study. Silence is probably best for me, though, lately.
Quote from: Mace on September 22, 2010, 03:26:02 PM
I can use a mix of music. Instrumentals can be nice, but they need some life to them. One of my favourites is Bramble Blast. Just a great song for all things.
However, studying drains me. Thus, music with lively riffs is required for me. It's actually believed that when doing writing/etc music can interfere, be it instrumental or screamo, but I'm not so sure. To me, music acts as white noise - thus, the "background" part of my mind focuses solely on the music, rather than on the door opening, birds chirping, sound of cars driving by, etc. As a result, I'm more focused.
I can agree with this.
Also, who does "Bramble Blast?"
I usually listen to whatever I want. When I want to listen to music, I base my choice on mood over purpose, although purpose comes chronologically first, obviously.
Quote from: RX-78-2 on September 25, 2010, 11:46:03 PM
Also, who does "Bramble Blast?"
Grant Kirkhope, I think.
Themes from TV shows like Hawaii Five-O and the A-Team, surf music, and television. You know, all the normal stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64liF2VuLxI
If I ever listen to music while focused on doing something else, then most of the time I'll barely notice the music. Though some times I'll focus too much on the music.
None. I like it quiet.
I prefer silence. Things seem to get done quicker for me.
Quote from: LiveOnTheEdge on September 28, 2010, 09:07:59 PM
If I ever listen to music while focused on doing something else, then most of the time I'll barely notice the music. Though some times I'll focus too much on the music.
This happens to me sometimes.
Quote from: Cornwad on September 26, 2010, 04:35:33 PM
Themes from TV shows like Hawaii Five-O and the A-Team, surf music, and television. You know, all the normal stuff.
Those songs are great and surf music is awesome too.
Quote from: Persephone on September 26, 2010, 12:10:30 PM
Grant Kirkhope, I think.
Thanks.
punk rock, alt rock or poprock. thats all i listen to ever hah
I like alot of acoustic stuff. Like acoustic versions of songs or just bands like I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business. Then you can have it playing softly without it distracting you too much.