gradcoffee Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frege-bombs Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxhgns Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Melodic death metal, of course. What else is there? DHumeDominates and Cottagecheeseman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griswald Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Bach Needle in the Hay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kant_get_in Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottagecheeseman Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greencoloredpencil Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfaircloud Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alethicethic Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfaircloud Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alethicethic Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopephily Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Classical music (mainly Chopin) or Radiohead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfaircloud Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griswald Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griswald Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
objectivityofcontradiction Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monadology Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gellert Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. wandajune and Monadology 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandajune Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted January 31, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior3 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 the xx or beats antique pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackademic Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 http://dancewiththedead.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-body boom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idol.chatter Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Kesha. I mean... Ke$ha. My bad. Edited February 3, 2014 by idol.chatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedagogodeLiberacion Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Wagner's Parsifal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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