Music and prooductivity

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Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
Apr 1, 2012 at 08:02 AM

I remember reading in the outlinersoftware.com forum about someone who uses CDs to time his work, a bit like a pomodoro, i.e. work during a CD’s duration, take a break, then next CD—if I remember the concept well.

This brings to me the concept of music and productivity and I was wondering whether others listen to music while working, and what that music would be.

I have personally found that instrumental music—in my case mostly ‘Berlin school’ electronic music, Tangerine Dream and the like—is quite conducive to clearing my mind. I have _not_ corroborated the ‘Mozart effect’, in fact I find that the many dynamics of symphonic classical music divert my attention; lyrical piano pieces, Satie, Grieg, seem to work better for me. Cinematic music also can do the trick, again, as long as it is does not have too many alternating dynamics.

Posted by Susanne Ramharter
Apr 20, 2012 at 07:02 AM

Agreed Alexander, I find it best to work with something that is not quite as monotone as most ambient music, but not too ‘active’. Electronic music is pretty good for that. Also much of Baro

Posted by Susanne Ramharter
Apr 20, 2012 at 07:05 AM

Sorry, fingers got wrong key (blush)

I was going to say that Baroque music is good, as is classical guitar, but yes, Symphonic music is too distracting - especially if you are listening for the good parts with half an ear :)

Susanne Ramharter wrote:
>Agreed Alexander, I find it best to work with something that is not quite as monotone as
>most ambient music, but not too ‘active’. Electronic music is pretty good for that.
>Also much of Baro

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