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When you're in the zone what do you prefer?

Survey period: 8 Apr 2019 to 15 Apr 2019

I can point to one study that shows music is the best and one that shows music is worst. But back to the real world...

OptionVotes% 
Absolute silence16217.59
Quiet in the office25327.47
Moderate ambient noise (cafe, office, street noise)14615.85
Loud ambient noise70.76
Quiet music19421.06
Moderately loud music13114.22
Load music283.04



 
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Mike (Prof. Chuck)7-Apr-19 22:04
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GenJerDan7-Apr-19 19:34
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GeneralMedieval/Irish instrumental music Pin
Mike (Prof. Chuck)7-Apr-19 18:30
professionalMike (Prof. Chuck)7-Apr-19 18:30 
The golden rule for me is: _No voices_

When someone sings along, you start to listen, to interpret, whether you want it or not. And this consumes power, it distracts. Worst is, if you start to sing along by yourself.

I put a headset on, start some long running instrumental tracks, not loud, but loud enough to stop surroinding noises of colleagues nearby.
I put my phone on DnD, and go.

Best sound for me are medieval/irish/celtic folk sounds. nothing that is too fast and nothing that is as sleep-pill-like classics (Bach, Schubert... no way).
There is a great composer, Adrian von Ziegler, who makes _wonderful_ irish/fantasy music, which helps me through the day very often.
(I know, don't post links here, etc, sorry, just this time, and only once, promised). Listen to this, then you know what I mean:
2 Hours of Celtic Music by Adrian von Ziegler - Part 1 - YouTube[^]

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Mike (Prof. Chuck)8-Apr-19 0:56
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kalberts8-Apr-19 23:40
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Gary Wheeler9-Apr-19 1:37
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GeneralMultiple choice Pin
PIEBALDconsult7-Apr-19 18:17
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PeejayAdams8-Apr-19 3:21
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Manish K. Agarwal7-Apr-19 18:10
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