Do you listen to music while you work?

by raydp

Posted: 15 years ago 72 replies

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I know some can only work in silence, whilst others like loud music. what do you like?

Personally I prefer it quiet. Another time Sinatra. At the moment it's Jeff Buckley. I have found that the stuff I'm writing has an influence on what I listen too, I once spent two days writing when I mainly listened to Eminem. I wish I could remember what I was writing at the time. Strangely, I love rock like Led Zep but cannot work when they're on!

Perhaps I'm just odd.

Ray

ShayB 15 years ago

I prefer the quiet, but have been known to crank up the 80's tunes sometimes!
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- kumar 15 years ago
  
  I listen to music when I work(out)
  
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  Mark Brock 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by kumar
  
  I listen to music when I work(out)
  
  I don't listen to music when I work out but I do listen to music when I work (at least some of the time)!
  
  The strange thing is that I find music distracting when I'm at the gym, but it helps me concentrate when I'm working. I suppose it makes the time fly by!
  
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Michael Ellis

15 years ago

It depends on what I'm doing. If I'm writing, I like the silence. When brainstorming/thinking, I like the 80s music going... maybe even a little late 70s disco.

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Wakunahum

15 years ago

Like some others with work like writing, I love the silence.

With other things that don't require as much thought I have music going, youtube videos playing off to the side, or watch tv/movies.

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Michael Ellis

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Wakunahum

Like some others with work like writing, I love the silence.

With other things that don't require as much thought I have music going, youtube videos playing off to the side, or watch tv/movies.

It's odd, I actually find that I can think better with some light music in the background. I usually come up with better ideas.

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Christie Love 15 years ago

Silence works best for me when I write.

When working (out), I love fast listening to moving House music, it keeps me motivated. House music doesn't have lyrics. I tend to get tired of listening to the same words over and over again. Since I workout every day, I'd have to change my music almost weekly.

In the car, I can think about my writing projects while listening to my favorite 60's, 70's, 80's radio station.

At home, while marketing my products and services, I love listening to either jazz, pop, or more zen, tranquil music for relaxation.
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Candace Gill 15 years ago

I find my creativity soars when I listen to music. So I try to keep the music on at all times. It keeps my energy going and gives me an added boost.

However, when I have others around me while working, I will turn the music off, because it can become bothersome to them.
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- Richardo 15 years ago
  
  It's depends on what I'm working. Sometime it's down to my concentrate,sometimes find it.
  
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ShelbyC 15 years ago

Like everyone else it depends. I listen to music while I'm brainstorming, but if I'm writing or recording a video I like silence.

A lot of the times I turn on the music and forget about it. You gotta love Itunes!
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ofir Banned 15 years ago

Of course!
It keeps me motivated
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Kevin Flask

15 years ago

Anything 70's for me...

Has anyone tried brainwave entrainment?

I listen to an alpha wave recording that
is supposed to be relaxing but also keeps
you focused.

I think it does work.

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BeInProfitMode 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Jestem ja

Has anyone tried brainwave entrainment?

I listen to an alpha wave recording that
is supposed to be relaxing but also keeps
you focused.

I just heard about this recently. I want to give it a try. I can't focus at all lately.
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JamesFrancisIM

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Jestem ja

Anything 70's for me...

Has anyone tried brainwave entrainment?

I listen to an alpha wave recording that
is supposed to be relaxing but also keeps
you focused.

I think it does work.

Kevin

Yeah, I tried that a while ago and it did have a positive effect on me, but only a slight one.

Usually I work in silence as I feel it helps my mind to stick to one thing and keep the ideas flowing, but while doing boring repetitive things like cleaning up HTML code then I crank up the metal

James.

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BeInProfitMode 15 years ago

I would have killed for silence at my old job (muzak at grocery stores gets old). But now that I'm home I can't work without music. It used to be that I'd need quiet for writing but now I pump the tunes while I'm writing as well.

Music is my passion so I can't go long without it.
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SH_Design 15 years ago

I work in silence.., sometimes I'll put on the CBC... ..
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Will P 15 years ago

I have to listen to music while i work... otherwise I tend to get board and find myself doing less.
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kellyryan028 15 years ago

It all depends on what I am working on but everyday I have on the country music video channel and have learned to tune it out if I am really engrossed in something. If I need to take a breather I just turn up the volume and relax a couple minutes.
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tdawg 15 years ago

No. I prefer the quiet rather than trying to concentrate with music or noise.
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- Gary Mader 15 years ago
  
  In work in construction and find that this is a place that should never have music. Many construction workers bring radios to the job site with many different tastes in music. The more different tastes the louder the music. If you can't hear people because of loud music then accidents happen. Therefore I feel radios should not be allowed on the job site but, they are fine at home.
  Country and eighties music for me.
  
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  Joanne Greco 15 years ago
  
  When I'm working online, I prefer quiet.
  
  When I'm just hanging out or driving, music is usually on and it's always hard rock (Godsmack, Metallica, Disturbed, Sevendust etc).
  
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novelco 15 years ago

If I am doing something that requires concentration (writing new blog posts, writing articles, building web pages, etc) then I will not listen to music. However, if I'm doing mind numbing things like submitting press releases, social bookmarking, etc I will listen to music.
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acreativetouch 15 years ago

I float between quiet, to oldies ( 50-80's ) and classical.

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Delta423 15 years ago

I like it to be silent, can't seem to concentrate. But I like to jam in the car.

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puti1 15 years ago

I enjoy good music when i work (mundane kinda jobs). But not when i need to do some planning work.
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the newnorcian 15 years ago

I tend to listen to music that suits the mood i am in.I tend to like having some music on the radio, plasma, cd player but must admit there is nothing better than waking up about a half an hour before sunrise and slowly listening to mother nature awake from her slumber, now that is music to my ears.
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- keyaziz 15 years ago
  
  I used to work with music frequently - it was a must...
  
  but now with a baby my ear is constantly listening out for him if he wakes in the night...
  
  Although my boyfriend usually puts some metal on for us in the evenings sometimes its just what I need to get moving on things.
  
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milamber 15 years ago

I like listening on music while working. Just relaxes me
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- ThomM 15 years ago
  
  I can't most of the time.
  I've been a drummer since I was 10 and get to caught up in the rhythms to get any work done.
  
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ninja newbie 15 years ago

When I'm doing anything online, including forum posts,blogging or researching there is absolutely no music.
When driving or doing electrical work(my day job) I listen mostly to lectures, teleseminars, interviews and occasionally R&B, Hip Hop and Classic rock( I love Led Zepplin).

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cj9253 15 years ago

I do. I get different results with different types of music.
At times no music at all. Sometimes my sanity requires silence.
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raydp 15 years ago

It's strange that when you make lists, as I did when I started this thread, you always miss something out!

I forgot Springsteen, The Cowboy Junkies and the band I'm listening to now - Mazzy Star. I also have a an love of 30s/40s dance band music and French cafe music of that era.

Have I got unusually catholic tastes or does everybody love such diversity?
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angelinadavid 15 years ago

Oh i love it ... while i work i ll switch to music and then i start my work ... i go for rock songs which boosts me not to feel tired....
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aquapearl 15 years ago

i alway's love to listen music do not care where i am . if i am a place where people don't like noise i would love to use my cellphone
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Manila Business Centers 15 years ago

I listen to music when I work, but sometimes i want silence
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VirtualOfficeManila 15 years ago

It depends on what I'm working. If I'm reading an article or writing, i prefer the silence. But if it like I'm only searching, I listen to music.I prefer more love songs.
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jbpico 15 years ago

I need silence for most reading but if I'm just browsing sites I love Left of Center (now Sirius XM U) on Sirius....or Howard Stern
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- yollyp 15 years ago
  
  I really loved music..the mellow touch completes my day. If I am to choose, I prefer music rather than TV. Listening to my favorite songs while working help me accomplish the "impossible"
  
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kittyluver 15 years ago

Yes... I do listen music not only while working but also while driving my car.
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Conference-TV 15 years ago

Yeah, musics makes us into the groove. It gives instant energy for our tired body. It give us cheer.
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- Cphelan 15 years ago
  
  Always listening to music while working, has become 2nd nature.
  
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Seeking1new 15 years ago

Absolutely. I believe music makes the days go smoother. It's great having music play as long as it isn't too loud to block productivity.
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NavPitt 15 years ago

I like Jazz-they call it the thinking person's music.
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AdiPurush 15 years ago

I can't listen music while working as our office administration is very strict about this. But i enjoy listening music on the way to home and office as my office is 1 hour far from home.
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newage123 15 years ago

I like to listening music so I spend sometime after my work
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raydp 15 years ago

Well, it's all changed for me, I have no choice in the type of music I hear whilst working.

My wife has been belly dancing for eight years (not non-stop) and has now started giving belly dance lessons 3 times a week.

The result? She has to practise to Arabic music so I get to listen to it whether I want to or not! Fortunately I do like the music so it's no hardship.

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DeanClick 15 years ago

I don't listen to music while working but i do listen to music when i wanna sleep. It's just like a theraphy for me to get sleepy..Zzzzzzz~~~
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smcfjc 15 years ago

I would have to say a little of both- I like a lot of hard stuff and it gets me pumped a lot of times
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- pcalvert 15 years ago
  
  Yes, I do. I listen to the greatest music ever written. Here's a link to the station's web site:
  WCPE - Great Classical Music 24 Hours a Day
  
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  Rainbowgirl11 12 years ago
  
  instrumental music! Puts me in a good mood, and is not distracting cause no words in it
  
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  Tempest07 12 years ago
  
  Listening to music helps me concentrate when i am writing a post for my blog or for a client....i like to her nice beats....from Beyonce, Maroon 5, and anything i like the sound of....doesn't matter who the singer is as long as i like the song....
  
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Tanner Reames 15 years ago

Yea I love listening to music almost all the time
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greenfin Banned 15 years ago

Yeah! I can't do any work without music. In fact music is my life. I love to listen music.
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Buildingfutures 15 years ago

Gotta have it! helps concentration and allows me to focus hard on what I need to do.
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krolbiz 15 years ago

I don't listn to music when I have to study or need to really focus on my work. I just listen to music when I do simple job that does'nt require much thinking.
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M. Node 15 years ago

Like someone already said, it depends on what I am doing.
I don't listen to music while writing or deep thinking but I need music while doing other things...
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jennykate 12 years ago

Yes, music makes me more energetic.
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karnine38 12 years ago

Music is a way that feel good when its play. Some music are fast and some music are slow beet.Most people like listening music at their work and home..
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braincandy7 12 years ago

If i am writing content then it has to be silence.

If i am talking to members via skype text chat or doing anything else then music is good.

If you are a music buff you should try out last.fm they are great for finding new music
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PetGuru 12 years ago

i can't work without music,i don't know why,but it's my instinct
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Tippy 12 years ago

interesting u have a wide choice of music,from Eminem to Led Zep ...i sometimes listen to music when i work ,,,just once in a blue moon,,,coz i get distracted ,,just today i was listening to "Keep the streets empty for me " by Fever Ray ,,
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pop up 12 years ago

sometimes i listen music while i working.
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NiallE 12 years ago

yes definitely, fast up tempo stuff for writing.

calmer stuff with no words for reading!
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jakebvs85 12 years ago

Yes sometimes I listen to music if I don't have a lot of task to do, but if I have many things to finish I prefer to work in silence.
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bhushan@rancor 12 years ago

No I don't do this and don't like it.when your mood is not good then music can help you but only outside the work.
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whland 12 years ago

I always have music playing while I'm working. The music seems to make me more productive.

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FIP 12 years ago

Raydp

Mostly silence but sometimes i'll have some ambient atmospheric hemisphere synchronisation (binaural beat) music in the background - particularly later at night.
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StewartJ 12 years ago

I do but.. for the most part I alternate between the Daily show and Colbert Nation
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firzmotion 12 years ago

for work i don't listen to music, they disturb my attention, well maybe soft music still ok, but rock and hardcore absolutely not. I only listen to music when i'm driving or doing some workout.
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wlasikiewicz 12 years ago

Listening to music makes you more productive and i find that combine that with coffee and im unstoppable.
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wave carl 12 years ago

me too, I listen to music while at work
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Shiga 12 years ago

Me personally..I can't really work without music. I need it...it gives me some kind of "push".
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