Listening to music while playing?

09tmdarro · May 20, 2010

Does anybody listen to music while playing poker?
I find myself always opening up iTunes and turning on some softer, slower type of music, I usually stick with one artist a session, but the weird thing is that I listen to music I dont listen to at any other time. An example would be John Mayor, I wouldnt ever listen to him, but admittedly, his voice is pretty easy and soothing (dont judge me

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What do you guys listen to? suggestions?

WiZZiM · May 21, 2010

I have a massive mixed soundtrack.. have no idea what's on there but i just download music packs from 'isohunt.com' The type of music doesnt seem to affect my mood at all really. Just keeps me entertained.

buckshot40 · May 21, 2010

I have a poker playlist on my Zune. It's mostly up beat stuff because I play some long sessions in AC and need it to keep me alert.

qia1989 · May 21, 2010

i like to listen the rock music while playing poker,i think the rock can relax myself in the game,i hope it is the only way to me,nobody will do the same things like me.

CheeseConey · May 21, 2010

I'm usually listening to the radio as I play. I've tried to open I-TUNES as I play, but my computer is too weak to handle it being open at the same time as the different poker sites.

Neoblast · May 21, 2010

Is listening to music recommended?
I usually listen to music but does that affect your focus?
WHat do the pros recommend? music or no music?

drgilbert4 · May 21, 2010

I have a playlist on my Zune that is about 8 hours long. It has all kinds of great music on it. Everything from Metallica and Pantera to Cypress Hill and James Taylor. It is like the soundtrack to my life. I named the playlist Poker Tunes, but I listen to it when I'm driving, playing poker, fishing, or any other time I feel like hearing all of my favorites. I think listening to music helps me to be patient... especially in live games where the action is much slower than in multi tabling online!

NCfoldem · May 21, 2010

Doesn't it drown out the porn, though?

tilt position · May 21, 2010

NCfoldem said:
Doesn't it drown out the porn, though?

porn-music mixtape!

tilt position · May 21, 2010

Also, I do listen to music while i play. all kinds of stuff, depends on my mood

postflopper · May 21, 2010

definitely listen to music when grinding online, gets u into a groove somehow. into the zone. for me, i find that if im going to be aggro that particular tourney , i'll pump up some hiphop/house. gonna be tight, pump up some progressive rock.

sickwitit · May 21, 2010

Music always sets the mood. Only problem is fast music, at least for me, makes me impatient because it gets you hyped. So I like to play music without too many words. Mostly instrumentals

Just found Rodrigo y Gabriela. Dope

PlayerPlayerAA · May 21, 2010

My play weakens when I listen to music, even online, where there are no tells.:dontknow:

Deceitful_Frank · May 21, 2010

Chasey Lain is the only soundtrack I need

okeedokalee · May 21, 2010

Mostly blues BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Clarence Gatemouth Brown etc,

I also play The Band and Talking Heads and Vivaldi

LombardiStix · May 21, 2010

I almost never listen to music while playing live. There's a lot to hear, but online I will have pandora running any number of mixes I've "constructed". I also will put on NPR at times.

Stix

Exit141RTe1 · May 21, 2010

I like listening to a few tune here too. Nothing like some live Beatles or for a new band the Script.

I was at the McCartney concert in 2009. Love listening to the live concert on DVD.

ben_rhyno · May 21, 2010

I like to listen to a few DJ AM sets when I play. Most are nice relaxed and upbeat

jh1spartanfan · May 21, 2010

I like to listen to music when I'm playing. It helps me to focus and in long MTT or if I'm grinding it also keeps me going. It really helps when I go card dead and start to get bored from not playing any hands, it gives me something else to do while I wait for a good hand.

2-7MakesMeRaise · May 21, 2010

I never have listened to music when Im playing but I may well try it.

rounder22 · May 21, 2010

I listen to Metallica, Saliva and so on.

justin306 · May 22, 2010

I always listen to music while I play poker too, doesn't really matter what kind of music, I find it makes it better if im at very slow tables.

murlemur · May 22, 2010

I often listen Scream Silence or Moby

qia1989 · May 22, 2010

2-7MakesMeRaise said:
I never have listened to music when Im playing but I may well try it.

just try it,some music reaaly can improve your focus in the game,it can really help you in the long match..

seregin · May 22, 2010

Without music I can`t play. Sometimes look tv but it distracts.

Listening to music while playing?

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