Listening to music while OS devving

[DavidCooper]

To save on repeat posting, here's a link to an older thread on the same topic:-

http://forum.osdev.org/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=24079

[Combuster]

To save on repeat posting

People's tastes change, and music you like to enjoy most in your spare time may not be what you play during working hours. If one of my true favourites would come along, it'd actually prevent me from doing work.

The off the shelf stereotype of a programmer is that they listen to their melodic metal music, this place doesn't seem to be exception.

Is it still related to programmers when rock and metal occupy three of the top five genres overall? Especially if you also toss in that stereotype that classical music (#5) is mostly for oldies, and that "Alternative" music (#3) seems to be somewhat mistaken for one of the others if you look at the comments.

If you actually go look for statistics in this thread, there are four people that indirectly indicated they are metal listeners versus two that indicated to shun the genre (I'm number two, if you wonder). And that's probably about as inconclusive as it gets.

[DavidCooper]

People's tastes change, and music you like to enjoy most in your spare time may not be what you play during working hours. If one of my true favourites would come along, it'd actually prevent me from doing work.

It was practically the same subject, as is clear from the first sentence of the first post.

I don't know if this counts as a rambling or not, but I've been wondering, what music if at all, do you listen to while programming?

I suspect that people's tastes won't have changed radically since then as it was only a year and a half ago. There are a couple of posts in there which show a taste for music other than metal, so it may be of interest to anyone finding false universals in a small dataset.

[OSwhatever]

Is it still related to programmers when rock and metal occupy three of the top five genres overall? Especially if you also toss in that stereotype that classical music (#5) is mostly for oldies, and that "Alternative" music (#3) seems to be somewhat mistaken for one of the others if you look at the comments.

If you actually go look for statistics in this thread, there are four people that indirectly indicated they are metal listeners versus two that indicated to shun the genre (I'm number two, if you wonder). And that's probably about as inconclusive as it gets.

Honestly, I've worked long enough in this business and I can directly say that programmers of this sort are drawn to metal. Nothing wrong with that but they are definitely a major character in the business.

[supershirobon]

Japanese music, so you most likely will not be interested, but I like listening to some good M-Flo, Kick the Can Crew, Nujabes, Kreva, etc. Some real good hip-hop with mixes of R&B in some parts. Quite amazing imo.

[Combuster]

Japanese music, so you most likely will not be interested

the Chireiden Set

[bewing]

OK, just for fun I did a quick edit and sort on one of my playlists. Stars are on my big favorites. Maybe one or two of you will find a new (or long lost) song or artist in here.

New Age:
2002 - Inner Light
2002 - Soul Doors
David Arkenstone - Rhythms of Vision
David Arkenstone - The Journey Begins-Kyla's Ride
**David Arkenstone - City in the Clouds
*David Arkenstone - The Magic Forest
*David Arkenstone - Winds of Change
David Arkenstone - Dance of the Maidens
David Arkenstone - Homecoming
Ayman - Namya's Three Wishes
*Ayman - Namya's Calling
*Ayman - Flying Carpets
Ayman - The Lake of Southcroft
Ayman - Orion's Bells
Ayman - The Yummy Connection
Ayman - Zorba the Buddha
Ayman - Moon Shines Last
*Ayman - Light Moves
Ayman - Harvest
Ayman - Night Traveler
Bach - Air In D Major
Bach - Air On The G String#1
Bach - Brandenberg Concerto #2
Bach - BWV148-1
Bach - BWV148-6
Bach - BWV150-6
Bach - BWV151-1
**Bach - In Dulci Jubilo
*Bach - Sinfonia Wir Danken Dir Gott (prelude to cantata #19)
*Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Checkfield - Mohogany Hammock
Craig Chaquico - Return of the Eagle
Enya - Sumiregusa
Enya - The River Sings
Ginko Garden - One and Twain
*Ginko Garden - Rhythm of the Living Thing
Vangelis - Five Circles
Vangelis - Heaven&Hell-p1(extract)
Andreas Vollenweider - Brothership
Andreas Vollenweider - The Secret, The Candle, And Love
Kitaro - Mountain Streams
Mars Lasar - Pioneers
Paul Lawler - White Wings
Cheryl Gunn - Au Par Au Bellum
Cheryl Gunn - Beyond Blue
Cheryl Gunn - Frejya
Nicholas Gunn - Earth Story
Nicholas Gunn - Painted Desert
Nicholas Gunn - Tale Of Two Lovers
Nicholas Gunn - Odessa
Nicholas Gunn - A Place In My Heart
Nicholas Gunn - She Walks In Beauty
Nicholas Gunn - Waking Hour
Nicholas Gunn - Flight of the Condor
Grieg - Morning Mood
Loreena McKennitt - The Mystic's Dream
Patrick O'Hearn - Nepalese Tango
Patrick O'Hearn - Espana
Patrick O'Hearn - Let Truth Prevail
Patrick O'Hearn - Coba
*Patrick O'Hearn - Chattahoochee Field Day
*Patrick O'Hearn - Ancient Dreams
*Patrick O'Hearn - Faith and Endurance
Patrick O'Hearn - Sacred Heart
Patrick O'Hearn - Sacrifice
*Patrick O'Hearn - panning the sands
Patrick O'Hearn - Two Continents
*William Orbit - Harry Flowers
William Orbit - Water from a Vine Leaf
*Tangerine Dream - Scuba Scuba
Tangerine Dream - Last Trumpet On 23rd Street
Tangerine Dream - Rising Haul in Silence
Tangerine Dream - Central Park
Tangerine Dream - Lily On The Beach
Tangerine Dream - Dolls in the Shadow
Tangerine Dream - Crystal Curfew
Tangerine Dream - Le Parc
Tangerine Dream - Hyde Park
Tangerine Dream - Timesquare (brix)
Tangerine Dream - Turning Off the Wheel
Tangerine Dream - Valley of the Kings
Tangerine Dream - Blue Mango Cafe
Tangerine Dream - Bois de Boulogne
Tangerine Dream - Alaskan Summer
Tangerine Dream - At Darwin's Motel-edit
Tangerine Dream - Atlas Eyes
*Tangerine Dream - Mothers of Rain
Tangerine Dream - Livemiles (Extract)
*Tangerine Dream - Dies Martis
*Tangerine Dream - Desert Train
**Tangerine Dream - Diamonds and Dust
Tangerine Dream - tiergarten (modded)
Tangerine Dream - Dream Sculpture
Tangerine Dream - Melrose
*Tangerine Dream - Gaudi Park
Tangerine Dream - Girl on the Stairs


Unusual:
b-tribe - Yo Quiero Todo
RedHeat - Elliptical
Nada Sur - Meow Meow Lullaby


Emo/Sad Bastard Rock:
Belle & Sebastian - Boy With The Arab Strap
Belle & Sebastian - I Don't Love Anyone
Belle & Sebastian - The Rollercoaster Ride
Smiths - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
Sunny Day Real Estate - Roses In Water
Sunny Day Real Estate - The Ocean
Sunny Day Real Estate - The Prophet

Soft/sappy Rock:
*10cc - Cry(Modded)
10cc - I'm Not In Love
5th Dimension - Aquarius
3 Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard
3 Dog Night - Eli's Coming
3 Dog Night - Mama Told Me Not To Come
3 Dog Night - One
3 Dog Night - Shambala
3 Dog Night - The Show Must Go On
AfroCelt Sound Machine - Lagan (fun to sing!)
Al Stewart - The Year of the Cat
Alan Parsons Project - Games People Play
Alan Parsons Project - Lucifer
Alan Parsons Project - You Don't Believe
America - Sister Golden Hair
Tori Amos - Tear In Your Hand
Anastacia - One Day In Your Life
Anastacia - Im Outta Love
Argent - Hold Your Head Up
*Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy
*Boz Skaggs - Lido Shuffle
Kate Bush - The Man With The Child In His Eyes
Kate Bush - And Dream Of Sheep
Kate Bush - The Morning Fog
Kate Bush - Under Ice
Blues Image - Ride Captain Ride
Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
Glen Cambell - Everybody's Talking
Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
*Crosby, Stills & Nash - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
Earth Wind and Fire - September
Erasure - A Little Respect
Melissa Ferrick - Drive
Fleetwood Mac - Never Going Back Again
Fleetwood Mac - World Turning
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain
*Fleetwood Mac - Sara (orig)
**Fleetwood Mac - Silver Springs-(Studio!!)
Fleetwood Mac - Gold Dust Woman
Fleetwood Mac - Landslide
Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing
Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do
Jefferson Starship - Miracles
Elton John - Rocket Man
The Left Banke - Walk Away Renee
Level42 - Leaving Me Now
Level42 - Something About You
The Mamas & The Papas - Monday Monday
Marillion - Lavender
Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon
Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
Poco - Crazy Love
Diana Ross - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Roxy Music - More Than This
Supertramp - Even In The Quietest Moments
Supertramp - Give A Little Bit
Tarney Spencer Band - No Time To Lose
Telepopmusik - Breathe
Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up
Tonic - Love A Diamond
Ultravox - Reap the Wild Wind
Ultravox - Vienna
Ultravox - Visions In Blue
Four Seasons - Oh What A Night
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison - Real Real Gone
Joe Walsh - Life's Been Good
The Weepies - World Spins Madly On
Chris Whitley - Living With the Law (a bit country)
Wings - Live And Let Die
Wings - Uncle Albert
Wings - With A Little Luck
Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Again
Steve Winwood - Still In The Game
Steve Winwood - Valerie
Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine When Shes Gone
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Yo La Tengo - You Can Have It All
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Cinnamon Girl(edit)

Harder:
The Babys - Every Time I Think Of You
Badfinger - Day After Day
Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right to Party
Berlin - Like Flames
Black Sabbath - Die Young
Black Sabbath - Children Of The Sea
Black Sabbath - The Sign Of The Southern Cross
Blondie - Heart Of Glass (original)
Blue Oyster Cult - Burnin' For You
Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper
Blue Oyster Cult - Veteran Of The Psychic Wars
Cheap Trick - Reach Out
Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love
Cream - Tales Of Brave Ulysses
Cream - White Room
Wang Chung - To Live And Die In LA
Dire Straits - So Far Away
The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary
The Cult - The Witch
The Cult - Wild Flower
Cars - Don't Tell Me No
Cars - Moving In Stereo
Cars - Since You're Gone
Phil Collins - Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore
Phil Collins - Take Me Home
Deep Purple - Hush
Deep Purple - Stormbringer
Deep Purple - Woman From Tokyo
Def Leppard - Turn To Dust
Def Leppard - Overture
depeche mode - Reach out and touch me
Neil Diamond - Cherry, Cherry
Neil Diamond - Solitary Man
*Doobie Brothers - China Grove
Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin'
Doobie Brothers - Take Me In Your Arms
Echo & The Bunnymen - Ocean Rain
Danny Elfman - Gratitude
Electric Light Orchestra - 10538 Overture
Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger
Eurythmics - Somebody Told Me
Foreigner - Blue Morning Blue Day
Foreigner - Cold As Ice
Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time
Foreigner - Lonely Children
Foreigner - Long Long Way From Home
Foreigner - Tramontaine
Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers
Peter Gabriel - Only Us
Peter Gabriel - Red Rain
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
Peter Gabriel - Shock The Monkey
Genesis - Land Of Confusion
Genesis - Throwing It All Away
Andrew Gold - Oh What A Lonely Boy
Goo Goo Dolls - Slide
Guess Who - Undun
Unknown Artist - Have You Ever Seen The Sun
Hollies - Long Cool Woman
Hollies - Long Dark Road
Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit
Jefferson Airplane - Somebody To Love
Jefferson Starship - Find Your Way Back
Jefferson Starship - Jane
Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath
Eric Johnson - Cliffs Of Dover
Eric Johnson - Trademark
Journey - Just The Same Way
Journey - The Party's Over
Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son
Kansas - Dust In The Wind
Kansas - Fight Fire With Fire
Kansas - Play The Game Tonight
Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song
*Led Zeppelin - Kashmir
*Led Zeppelin - Bron-Yr-Aur
Led Zeppelin - Carouselambra(edit)
Led Zeppelin - Going To California
Led Zeppelin - Nobody's Fault But Mine
Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song
Led Zeppelin - Thank You
Led Zeppelin - That's The Way
Led Zeppelin - The Battle of Evermore
Love & Rockets - Yin&Yang the Flowerpot Man
Manhattan Transfer - Agua (fun to sing!)
Sarah McLachlan - Possession
The Mission UK - Tower Of Strength
Motels - So LA
My Bloody Valentine - Slow
Nathalie Imbruglia - Torn
RobD - Clubbed to Death
Night Ranger - Call My Name
Neutral Milk Hotel - Holland, 1945
Stevie Nicks - If Anyone Falls
Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
Gary Numan - Cars (Original)
Pavement - Here
Payolas - Eyes Of A Stranger
*Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Pink Floyd - Hey You
Tom Petty - A Face In The Crowd
Tom Petty - Don't Come Around Here No More
Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down
Tom Petty - Love Is A Long Road
Tom Petty - Runnin' Down A Dream
Robert Plant - Burning Down One Side
Robert Plant - Wreckless Love
*Robert Plant - Big Log
Pray for Rain - Taxi to Heaven
Pretenders - My Baby
Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
*Gerry Rafferty - Home And Dry
Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line
Rainbow - Since You've Been Gone
Red Ryder - Lunatic Fringe
REM - Belong
REM - Half A World Away
REM - Me In Honey
Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man
Rush - Witch Hunt
Simon, Paul - You Can Call Me Al
Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer
Simple Minds - Alive and Kicking
SmashMouth - I get knocked down!
Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'
Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
Sting - Mad About You
talk talk - it's my life
Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It
Toto - Hydra
Toto - Lorraine
Toto - Child's Anthem
Trust - Prefabricated
U2 - Hold Me,Thrill Me,Kiss Me,Kill Me
U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
U2 - Mysterious Ways
U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name
the verve - bittersweet symphony
Yes - Leave It

Hair/Grunge & assorted nastiness
Alice In Chains - I Stay Away
Jane's Addiction - Jane Says
Jane's Addiction - Mountain Song
Krokus - Stayed Awake All Night
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Scorpions - Crossfire
*Soundgarden - Fresh Tendrils
*Soundgarden - The Day I Tried To Live

[bubach]

Combuster, I really really liked the Chireiden Set link. Great stuff. In the past I've tried to stick to different types of psy/trance:ish songs because they are all like 8min long - and as you said, you really can't be bothered to pick out new songs every third minute...

[Combuster]

I really really liked the Chireiden Set link

You're welcome.

Actually, it's a remix of an entire game's soundtrack, and the author did one such set for pretty much each game in the series, so if you're wanting more, you now know where to look. I personally prefer the Chireiden one, but several of the others certainly have their charms as well so feel free to disagree on that


*is now listening to Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells II*

[abraker95]

Euro Trance, mostly Dj Splash, Contacreast, Pygme, and others

[Kazinsal]

While this topic is back up near the top...

Been throwing some Daft Punk and Elton John in the mix. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a brilliant album.

[brain]

This depends on my tastes and mood. Right now you might find me listening to disturbed, Nightwish, infected mushroom, pendulum, some classic rock and other metal such as slipknot, bullet for my valentine and lots of other stuff. I've also been known to listen to classical if the music has a loud and aggressive sounding theme to it.

[AbstractYouShudNow]

I also listen to Skrillex. It is electro (and sometimes dubstep), but listening to this will help you save money on coffee, it's just perfect to stay awake without to destroy your brain with cafeine (except that keeping awake for long time damages the brain anyways, but I think the only solution to that is to go sleeping).

@OSwhatever: As you see, you're not the only exception Does any of them listen to electro or dubstep ?

[Antti]

I am just listening to a new album from Children Of Bodom: Halo Of Blood. It is a Finnish metal band that has had international success. I also have my cat on my lap but he is not very funny. However, this must be the General Rambling post!

[Jezze]

What I listen to changes from day to day.

I can give you some of my favourites right now, it's a real blending of old and new:

From Graveyard: The Siren, Fool in the end, Ain't fit to live here
Daft Punk: Instant crush
The pixies: Where is my Mind?
Martha Wainwright: Bloody Mother Fucking *******
Rocket Brothers: Kashmir
Modest Mouse: Float on
Awolnation: Sail
Interpol: Evil

Then basically everything from Beck. The albums Modern Guilt and Sea Change.