Originally posted by RuubzEr... Pachelbel's Canon was written by Johann Pachelbel, not by Bach. Of course you could listen to Bach and Pachelbel's Canon, but I wouldn't recommend doing that simultaneously.
I preferably listen to [b]Bach - Pachelbel's Canon in D major - absolutely brilliant![/b]
Originally posted by Nordlys...although he might have a positronic brain...
Er... Pachelbel's Canon was written by Johann Pachelbel, not by Bach. Of course you could listen to Bach and Pachelbel's Canon, but I wouldn't recommend doing that simultaneously.
mostly instrumental stuff for me. I feel lyrics tend to disturb my focus slightly. now it's mike oldfield's tubular bells. the caveman bit is about to begin, but it doesn't distract because I can't understand 'cave jive'.
I LOVE listening to music while I play chess or poker, mostly instrumental stuff helps me to concentrate but I think as long as you are really familiar with the songs and aren't listening to something brand new they shouldn't distract you too much. I love to listen to any Sting album I find it very intellectually inspiring
I personally listen to songs on a paticular playlist which I've copied here:
Il Était Temps Virginie Pouchain
Nightswimming R.E.M.
Every Song Is A Cry For Love Brian Kennedy
Don't Look Back In Anger Oasis
She's Electric Oasis
Everybody Hurts R.E.M.
At My Most Beautiful R.E.M.
Man on the Moon R.E.M.
Let's Stay Together Tina Turner
Wonderwall Oasis
Find the River R.E.M.
Losing My Religion R.E.M.
Going Out Supergrass
Champagne Supernova Oasis
Monty Got a Raw Deal R.E.M.
One For Sorrow Steps
Cast No Shadow Oasis
Through My Window Sandra Oxenryd
Why Angels Cry Annette Artani
Tina Turner - Simply The Best Various Artists
Better Best Forgotten Steps
A week of experimentation led me to this playlist - and wierdly it helps me concentrate 😛 (I must be mad!)