The best “zoning in” music for me is Australian didgeridoo music by people like Ash Dargan, Yothu Yindi and David Hudson, often combined with western instruments. I focus and completely lose track of time.
The Harry Dresden books are great, but I think Jim Butcher’s Codex Alera series is even better.
I’m like Helenrhill, I work best when it’s quiet. Audiobooks (and the Great Courses) do have a bit of siren call for me, but my brain’s ability to pay attention is either / or — I either have to stop and listen, or if I keep working, I stop hearing it. Same with music.
Best,
Tricia
I’m the weirdest person here probably when it comes to music choice when I’m making something. I normally listen to either metal or classical music. Every now and then I listen to alternative music. I listen to other things as well, but not when I’m making something or studying.
I haven’t read any yet. But I have heard they are good. Thanks for the confirmation.
peter f hamilton
steven brust
jack campbell
frank hubert
jim butcher
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Interesting that people listen to audio books. I listen to music at any
time, my choice is classical.
But as a painter I find that jewelry and painting require different
approaches. I can listen to books while painting as long as the work is at
a phase requiring less attention, but can’t listen to words when doing
jewelry work. Must use a different part of the brain!
I listen to YouTube full albums - different genres of mood music.
I have a YouTube playlist of my collection here:
When I am in the mood for music while working in my studio I usually listen to Coldplay, Green Day, Oasis, or Alanis Morissette.
I don’t care, I just turn the radio on but love all kinds of music.
Songs from “my time” being 58 years up to new modern songs… I like them
all.
I can’t work in complete silence. Music somehow inspires me.
It keeps my minds in active mode with all kinds of idea’s.