Music or silence?

#1 13th March 2009, 4:30 PM

Recently i have downloaded ( yes not paid for, dirty vermin i know) We are Scientists deluxe album, its got a live acoustic set on it, really relaxing, and ive had that on and i have found myself with $20 an hour(over the last 2000 hands or so) since ive started listening to it, so i have linked it to the music. (hmm that sounds like one of those dumb testimonials, im not selling anythin dont worry!!)

It puts me in a good mood = I play my best poker.

what do you prefer? what is your "routine" for what you do at the tables to keep you in the mood, either online or live.

#2 13th March 2009, 4:44 PM

Music live, music online. On almost everytime I play.

#3 13th March 2009, 5:53 PM

I also listen to Pandora while I play. It does seem to relax me to listen to music as I play..

#4 13th March 2009, 6:12 PM

I always prefer music it puts me in the mood for waiting cause i get so hyped up on waiting and i feel it i just feel like when i get a hand its on

#5 13th March 2009, 6:17 PM

Nothing better than throwing on the headphones and blasting some Rush to get me in the zone!

#6 13th March 2009, 6:50 PM

I prefer to play in silence so that I can concentrate completely on the game.

#7 13th March 2009, 9:00 PM

Sigur Ros = Lots of Maney
Rage Against the Machine = Less Maney and more donk shoves and aggro play

But yeah, always music. I turn it down a bit live so I don't miss something.

#8 13th March 2009, 9:03 PM

Music for sure, also one more question... I HATE the annoying noises that some poker rooms offer so anyone knows how to turn them off??? like Cakes noise, it make me sick lol.

#9 13th March 2009, 9:08 PM

I prefer having a song in my head versus hearing a song in the background. I've experimented with different types of music, but I seem to play better after the cd runs out and I just have a song in my head. I wouldn't want to wear headphones playing live anyway because of the info one would miss coming from the other players.

#10 13th March 2009, 10:56 PM

i usaly listen to music or sometimes whatch tv at the same time all depends on my mood at the tym dont reli like the silence get bored of waiting for my cards or on the breaks but gotta say that when i listen to music while playing it keeps me relaxed and helps my excitment lol

#11 13th March 2009, 11:11 PM

I listen to music like mostly hip- hop and alternative and I like to watch TV also comedies it relaxes me.

#12 14th March 2009, 12:11 AM

i like ambient electronica, Sounds from the Ground is one of my favs. i do seem to get further in the money in mtt's when i listen to music.
i actually get further when i take a klonopin(don't have a prescription anymore and listen to ambient electronica.

#13 14th March 2009, 2:15 AM

I watch TV-which is a bad habit, as you are not concentrating on the game. To play really well, you have to keep track of your opponents tendencies. TV detracts from this and must lead to inferior poker play. I've timed out more than once watching some exciting part of a TV show and not paying attention to the game but hey, it's there and hard to resist!

#14 14th March 2009, 2:19 AM

Pandora is awesome,I enjoy several styles of music. I like having your own stations you enjoy with only songs you like on it.

#15 14th March 2009, 2:20 AM

I don't think I'd ever be able to play a session over 30 minutes if I didn't have music playing.

#16 14th March 2009, 2:24 AM

For me it just depends on the way I feel. Sometimes I can get in a game and need some music. And other times I need some music to get my head going.

#17 14th March 2009, 4:05 AM

instrumental music is the way to go. someone singing is almost as distracting as tv to me. the sound of a voice humming is fine, but lyrics i can't do.

#18 14th March 2009, 5:36 AM

Silence always is best for me when I'm trying to focus...Now if I'm working out or am just feeling amped up, I'll blast some music. However, I noticed that most people don't like having the tv on...I almost prefer it during a card dead period as it keeps me from getting bored to tears and making a mistake just to get in the action.

#19 14th March 2009, 5:36 AM

I have started listening to music again.. sometimes use pandora, sometimes just random mp3's

I actually think it's helping me stay focused longer and does a good job of drowning out random background distractions as well as tends to help me lose track of time better.

#20 14th March 2009, 5:52 AM

I love to listen to music, but i play badly when i do. It puts me in too good of a mood and i play to many hands. I put the television on something boring. Then i can concentrate and be patient.

#21 14th March 2009, 5:56 AM

if I'm playing online I like tecno. and sometime with the tv on. i find if i can focus with all the distractions i believe you can find a zone to play in. the pro's seem to function with a lot of kaos around them. if you go from home to a casino, from quite to intense, you want to keep in the same atmosphere. if you dont then keep it kosy.
later

#22 14th March 2009, 6:03 AM

I prefer music myself. It's like you said, music gets you in a better mood so you play better. It also helps pass time when you much hours of rag hands.

Chap

#23 14th March 2009, 6:37 AM

Usually listen to music on youtube because i have everything at my fingertips and i can skip all the hassel. But i watch tv and play little side games and blog that helps pass the time. I usually play better when i have something else to occupy myself with.

#24 14th March 2009, 6:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spore

Nothing better than throwing on the headphones and blasting some Rush to get me in the zone!

^^^ this without the headphones in a tourney.

Cash games I may switch gears to something aggressive which naturaly makes my play more aggressive.

all about attitude, imo...

#25 14th March 2009, 7:08 AM

Music on, definitely... either that or my kids are still awake and I have the annoying sounds of SpongeBob in the background.

Bloodsong

#26 14th March 2009, 4:17 PM

I prefer music on too, usually i listen to music on lastfm...but i would like to find another radio...

Is there any other radio better than last?

#27 14th March 2009, 4:21 PM

Music for net poker definitely...Live maybe a little but no too loud...I like to hear what every1 is talking about or the little murmur's people do unknowingly under their breath

#28 14th March 2009, 4:33 PM

i have to say listening to music while i play helps me alot, i usally have to switch it about every break, if im in a mtt tourney, but if i play hard rock i play more aggresive, as when i play old rock, like doors, i go into a zone, any way it goes i love listening to music

#29 14th March 2009, 4:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom1559

I prefer to play in silence so that I can concentrate completely on the game.

Anything else and my mind wonders!!

#30 14th March 2009, 4:39 PM

Music live and online for me. Just helps with my mindset also can help the fold fold fold I need to do to get to a playable hand. LOL

#31 14th March 2009, 4:59 PM

i have a website{naming it would be poor taste}but its for poker plaerys and i have a radio on my site so members can listen to 1000,s of songs at a click...yeah i like music

#32 14th March 2009, 5:16 PM

I never hear musik if I play online poker, then mine konzentration is away

#33 14th March 2009, 6:01 PM

for sure i need music when playing online.... something that puts me in a good mood. but then again when im in a good mood i feel like i can win any hand and play a little reckless haha

#34 14th March 2009, 6:12 PM

Music or TV, depends on my mood. Need something to avoid the boredom during dry spells. TV has to be a sit-com or something not too intense that you don't have to follow too close.

#35 14th March 2009, 10:11 PM

so relaxing to lay in bed with laptop and watch tv or movie... very comfortable haha

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