Music while playing

[Velvet Umbrella]

How many of you listen to music while playing online poker? I know for some people they prefer to not have any distractions, but for me personally I rather have on some music and play.

[mollila]

No distrations for me. I usually multitable and keep the poker client sounds on, so that I can better keep track on when cards are dealt and when is my turn.

I know that you should not play when tired, but sometimes the turn alarm has woken me up when I have drowsed off.

[kelkat]

It kind of depends on the music. Some soft background noise is not too bad, but anything harsh or loud will tend to get me off focus. If I can't focu, I can't win.

[Avian]

I have a little soft concert style music that I like to have on as a little distraction to keep me from getting tunnel visioned. A little distraction can be good for me.

[queenofthetables]

I always listen to music when I am online playing, it is the only way for me to block everything else that is going on in my house around me out. I have been listening to a lot of the Killers, Panic at the Disco, and Hinder. They are all great music that make you just want to get up and go.

[tshaner]

I'm a little weird, but I can only listen to music when playing online if I have headphones on. It's a distraction if its over the speakers, but the headphones help me zone in I guess.

[Velvet Umbrella]

Originally Posted by tshaner I'm a little weird, but I can only listen to music when playing online if I have headphones on. It's a distraction if its over the speakers, but the headphones help me zone in I guess.

I am almost the same way. If I am just relaxing and chatting with some friends or just looking around on some site I can play on my speakers. But if I am trying to write a paper, doing research or playing poker I have to have headphones. It kind of helps you focus a bit more almost.

[metalmaiden55]

I like to listen to some heavy metal music on my Ipod. anything like megadeth, Iron maiden or dream theater. I have been listening to symphony x more lately though. They are a symphonic band. The orchestra and fast licks really get me competitive. anyone else do the same or similar?

[MasterMind]

Originally Posted by mollila No distrations for me. I usually multitable and keep the poker client sounds on, so that I can better keep track on when cards are dealt and when is my turn. I know that you should not play when tired, but sometimes the turn alarm has woken me up when I have drowsed off.

I don't like distractions either, however easy listening music or instrumental jazz away in the background is sometimes necessary for relaxation.

[hiski]

Try guys some good soul music. Erykah Badu works for me, even when steaming and tilting her beautiful voice calms me down. Haven't listened music before when playing but I will continue search of optimal playing environment and so far it seems that right music could be the thing for me. Gonna try some easy jazz next..

[pokerwhiz]

Actually, I do the opposite. I want calming sounds. It helps, especially after some idiot caps the turn (limit) to a gut shot str8, i have a set... and he makes the damn thing.

I feel soothing music keeps me from getting too into a lost pot. Sit back, relax during the next hand, and THEN punish the mother........ oops, this might get censored...