frege-bombs Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 When I listen to music while reading philosophy, I typically choose something minimal or ambient that will fit nicely in the background. Sigur Ros and Brian Eno are popular choices. I find it difficult to focus on what I'm reading if the music has lyrics. brettmullga and alethicethic 2
maxhgns Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Melodic death metal, of course. What else is there? Cottagecheeseman and DHumeDominates 2
bar_scene_gambler Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 It really depends on how involved I'm getting. If I'm trying really hard to concentrate on it, I actually prefer dead silence. However, sometimes specific philosophers (especially people like Wittgenstein and Nietzsche) actually talk about the specific virtues of specific musicians, so I'll listen to the music they enjoyed to try to get into their heads, so to speak. So, for Wittgenstein, I'll listen to Schubert's Quintet or for Nietzsche, I'll listen to Beethoven or something out of Tristan und Isolde. Sometimes though, I just prefer to listen to music of my own choosing. During those times, I listen to Satie or Chopin, as I prefer their work over any other composer's.
kant_get_in Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 It really depends on how involved I'm getting. If I'm trying really hard to concentrate on it, I actually prefer dead silence. However, sometimes specific philosophers (especially people like Wittgenstein and Nietzsche) actually talk about the specific virtues of specific musicians, so I'll listen to the music they enjoyed to try to get into their heads, so to speak. So, for Wittgenstein, I'll listen to Schubert's Quintet or for Nietzsche, I'll listen to Beethoven or something out of Tristan und Isolde. Sometimes though, I just prefer to listen to music of my own choosing. During those times, I listen to Satie or Chopin, as I prefer their work over any other composer's. Fun fact: Nietzsche was a composer himself, and he was quite good.
Cottagecheeseman Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I have this great ambient station on pandora that only plays dronish music, so it's that or silence. Anything else and I get too distracted.
greencoloredpencil Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I can't listen to music while reading. I find that it distracts me since I'll end up focusing too much on the music. In fact, when I listen to music it's always something I do by itself, not jointly with another activity. alethicethic 1
ianfaircloud Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 It really depends on how involved I'm getting. If I'm trying really hard to concentrate on it, I actually prefer dead silence. However, sometimes specific philosophers (especially people like Wittgenstein and Nietzsche) actually talk about the specific virtues of specific musicians, so I'll listen to the music they enjoyed to try to get into their heads, so to speak. So, for Wittgenstein, I'll listen to Schubert's Quintet or for Nietzsche, I'll listen to Beethoven or something out of Tristan und Isolde. Sometimes though, I just prefer to listen to music of my own choosing. During those times, I listen to Satie or Chopin, as I prefer their work over any other composer's. Sounds like we have very similar taste in music. I am trained in classical piano, but I have a wide range of interests. With a good attitude, most music can be appreciated. Interestingly, I can't listen to music when I'm thinking very deeply about anything. But when I'm really having trouble staying on task, putting on headphones can make a real difference. Sometimes the music gets me into the mode of thinking, and perfect silence sustains it.
alethicethic Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I am also trained in classical piano, which is exactly why I *can't* listen to classical when I'm studying. It's too distracting. I get caught up in the music. Well, it depends. Sometimes I can manage some familiar baroque. Generally, though, I prefer to listen to simple, not too melodic, electronica. Ellen Allien, Daniel Avery, Livity Sound...those were some of my constants last year when writing. I am fascinated by how we use music to help regulate our lives and activities. On a long run, I need either upbeat pop music, or a really interesting album that I haven't heard before.
ianfaircloud Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I am also trained in classical piano, which is exactly why I *can't* listen to classical when I'm studying. It's too distracting. I get caught up in the music. Well, it depends. Sometimes I can manage some familiar baroque. Generally, though, I prefer to listen to simple, not too melodic, electronica. Ellen Allien, Daniel Avery, Livity Sound...those were some of my constants last year when writing. I am fascinated by how we use music to help regulate our lives and activities. On a long run, I need either upbeat pop music, or a really interesting album that I haven't heard before. Who's the greatest classical pianist of the 20th century? My vote (and this is sentimental): Arthur Rubenstein. I used to listen to him play Chopin on my way to school in the 10th grade. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgf_6upXw94
alethicethic Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 This is my favorite piano piece, probably. (Rachmaninov's 3rd Piano Concerto, for those that don't want to check it out.)
Hopephily Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Classical music (mainly Chopin) or Radiohead.
ianfaircloud Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I also like to listen to pure shit, 80s pop trash. Synth-pop garbage. I really don't know why. I think it's some kind of personal defect. I think it's loud, predictable. It's a sensory experience. alethicethic and wildc4t 1 1
Griswald Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 This is my favorite piano piece, probably. (Rachmaninov's 3rd Piano Concerto, for those that don't want to check it out.) I love Rachmaninov's pieces for piano. I've always preferred the second concerto, but they're all good.
Griswald Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Who's the greatest classical pianist of the 20th century? Glenn Gould. Edited January 31, 2014 by aduh gellert 1
objectivityofcontradiction Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I listen to instrumental metal or doom or stoner metal or sludge (Lento, Russian Circles, Pelican, KYOTY, Year of no Light), but usually only if I am out in a cafe or some place that is naturally noisy. Sometimes post-rock. At home it's either silence or classical, mostly Mahler. When I write, nothing. Edited January 31, 2014 by objectivityofcontradiction philosopheme 1
Monadology Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Mostly Erik Satie and Arvo Pärt, but when I'm in an especially focused mood I can listen to music in languages I can't understand (Magma, primarily).
gellert Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Chopin, Liszt, and Bach for classical. Mongolian throat-singing also works pretty well for some reason. I enjoy it with Kant. Monadology and wandajune 2
wandajune Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Usually mellow, ambient music. Once upon a time I was a music major and studied quite a bit of theory, so most music catches my ear in a distracting way.
bar_scene_gambler Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Fun fact: Nietzsche was a composer himself, and he was quite good. I knew he was a composer, but I've never liked his work to be honest. It's vaguely Chopin-y, but not as good.
quackademic Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 http://dancewiththedead.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-body boom
idol.chatter Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Kesha. I mean... Ke$ha. My bad. Edited February 3, 2014 by idol.chatter
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