Demonic Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm downloading this mega pack of relaxing music and some relaxing classical music to see if it helps me program in a more relaxing way. (Might even help sooth my headache) [it's warez so I can't post it contact me if your interested, just not on the forums PM is fine] Do you listen to relaxing music when you program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I listen to music all the time, but generally nothing classical. Stones, Black Crowes, The Doors, that sort of thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zq29 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Yeah, I always have music on in the background too. Rarely classical though, generally classic rock and blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I listen to either classic rock, or metal, depending on what kind of mood I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoRco. Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Some people can't concentrate as well when music is playing. Personally, as much as I enjoy listening to music when I code, I find myself pausing it whenever I get stuck or I need to figure out something. Others don't really need to. So rather than ask people what they do and follow them, just do what works for you. Try listening to music while coding, especially if it can rid of that headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I find classical music is great, I recommend you try it some time . It's like programming at the library xD quiet, no one to bother you peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Typically techno/trance for me is the best choice... I also do Rock, Rap, and whatever you would put "Tool" into. I need something with a solid beat and I often type to the beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcombs_31 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I like music when I designing something, but if I'm coding I prefer it more quiet. At work I use pandora, at home I just load up my music library in winamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM1 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 No music for me. Too distracting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardRotterdam Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 All the time I usually like listening to falco when coding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masna Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I tend to program most efficiently when I'm listening to music. It distracts that part of my brain that is seeking distractions (so as to keep throwing me off track), and I'm usually able to keep the work-oriented portion of my brain concentrated with the rest concentrated on the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg_alpha Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 For me it's a mix of techno, dance and alternative rock. I sometimes find myself needing to lower the volume if I'm stuck somewhere in my code, but in general I like having music playing in the background. When it's too quiet for too long, I feel the need to have some background noise...old habits die hard I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaT3oYCG Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 To be honest the reason that I put music on most of the time is to have background noise, I dont always play music though sometimes I just put the TV on in the background and dont even watch it just as long as there is some noise otherwise I find myslef feeling like im going crazy. Most people say it is easier to concentrate when there is no background noise but I'm the opposite I find myself getting annoyed with my code when it doesn't work, whereas when I have background noise I just get on with coding and try another method if im stuck. The main reason for me to use the TV sometimes is because the content always changes, when I'm listening to music I find myself changing the song every now and again or stopping and singing along etc. whick disturbs my workflow and I don't get as much done. Basically if you can work fine without background noise and find those types of conditions easier to concentrate in then go with that but if listening to something helps you code then why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeia Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Always got music on, Volume goes down if I need to think up a design. Volume goes up when I'm stuck on something that doesn't make any sense at the moment The music is always metal(any kind)/rock(pretty much any kind)/industrial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewex Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 You kids and your hippety hop music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg_alpha Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 You kids and your hippety hop music. Given you're only 21, I know you're not calling me a kid (I just act like one at times - big difference there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewex Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 21 is a root number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandred Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Sometimes I listen to music, when I am not writing a rediculous OOP function that requires every ounce of my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Typically techno/trance for me is the best choice... I also do Rock, Rap, and whatever you would put "Tool" into. I need something with a solid beat and I often type to the beat. lol. Rap/Top 40 all the way. Did anyone get their hands on the new Eminem album, Relapse yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroskyline Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well, I don't listen to music when I code, because I just started, and when you're listening to music and reading something new, or obtaining new information, it isn't always good to have it playing. But mainly it's because I've only been here a few weeks and I'm nervous on whether or not I should listen to music or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluoresce Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Beethoven, Chopin and Vivaldi accompany me as I work. They're my three buddies - albeit dead ones. I also enjoy a bit of Old Skool UK Jungle. It reminds me of my youth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I watch TV when I code sometimes, but I don't usually listen to music. Well, sometimes I'll turn music on, but then I spend more time changing songs than listening to songs, so I just turn it off. I have a fairly large collection of songs, but I'm tired of all of them, and I'm too lazy to find other songs that I don't think suck. As for TV, it's mainly just white noise, not actually watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaT3oYCG Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Typically techno/trance for me is the best choice... I also do Rock, Rap, and whatever you would put "Tool" into. I need something with a solid beat and I often type to the beat. lol. Rap/Top 40 all the way. Did anyone get their hands on the new Eminem album, Relapse yet? i have its gr8, go out n buy it if u want it tho dont ask me to send u it, then where is em gonna get his money from XD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionik Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Lots of people seem to like rock I listen to reggae most of the time at work....which my boss cannot understand why also throw in some Anthony Hamilton, Matchbox 20, Journey, Aerosmith and the like. At home i listen to my wifes pounding loud rap **** which I CANNOT stand... It really depends on what I am doing if I'm going to listen to music, most of the time I get so zoned out when I'm coding I seem to forget there is music and everything else for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSuperHero Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 i like techno/trance/Drum & Bass :-) I usually find myself pausing it or turning it down real low when im trying to wrap my head around something new/complicated :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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