Music whilst playing poker

#1 May 1st, 2017, 12:37 PM

Since we all know what an important role music can have to someones psychological stance and overall performance I wanted to ask who here listens to music whilst playing poker and if yes what kind?

Calming/relaxing music has never been my taste therefore I haven't tried being in a peaceful mood when playing, I'm a metal-head so my Spotify playlist would consist of Metallica/SoaD/Slayer/Slash/Slipknot etc. which hypes me up to the maximum and helps me focus when I'm deep into a MTT or have had lack of sleep, basically works as a supplement accompanied by that sweet caffeine.

Most people call me a nutcase and say that it boosts chances of slack play but personally helps me concentrate and removes any chances of boredom

#2 May 1st, 2017, 1:29 PM

You can use everything that helps you in the game. Music distracts me.

#3 May 1st, 2017, 1:37 PM

suitable for classical music ) can sometimes listen to techno

#4 May 2nd, 2017, 9:27 AM

I think music does not affect the psychological state, you have to control it yourself. But personally, music only prevents me from concentrating

#5 May 3rd, 2017, 4:22 PM

Music distracts me from the poker game.

#6 May 3rd, 2017, 4:46 PM

I like listening to music a lot, normally softer pieces (but only pop, no classical music) but if I feel too passive, I think it helps to listen to something more aggressive (for me that's AC/DC or Metallica)

#7 May 3rd, 2017, 5:30 PM

Usually, if I listen to music I listen to classical music and get lost within the complexities of it all which aids concentration on poker. Yesterday though I had a whole day of listening to Queen. Only the best music there is on the planet!

#8 May 3rd, 2017, 6:45 PM

I like to listen to Russian rock. It turns me on.

#9 May 3rd, 2017, 9:35 PM

Yeah, I guess it overall depends on the player's personality tbh. Music is definitely a powerful tool though and should never be underestimated. But at the end of the way we just have to rock on my dear metal heads as we strive with our godly guitar solos!

#10 May 4th, 2017, 3:27 PM

I listen sia or maroon5

#11 May 5th, 2017, 6:49 PM

Originally Posted by Iryna Stryzheuskaya

You can use everything that helps you in the game. Music distracts me.

I agree) Music only distracts and disorientates!
Although probably there is a place for some unique ones)

#12 May 5th, 2017, 6:57 PM

You are right, the usica helps consentration, but it distracts me so I do not use music

#13 May 5th, 2017, 7:13 PM

Top 200,,,80`s stuff,a little 90`s,,,,i was an 80`s rocker who switched over to breakdancer overnite,,crazy i know but it was the thing to do back then so,i went with it,it was crazy back when Breakdancing broke out

#14 May 5th, 2017, 7:14 PM

I like listening to music playing poker. It does not bother me.

#15 May 5th, 2017, 9:02 PM

I listen to poker when i play online poker all the time, I almost never do live on the other hand. I feel it is a little annoying to be sitting at a table and never hear a word anyone else is saying.

But yeah I'll usually listen to some chill indie rock type of music, nothing to intense.

#16 May 6th, 2017, 7:53 PM

Don't listen to anything. Don't like when something distracts.

#17 May 7th, 2017, 1:13 AM

Try listening to motivational tapes next time.

#18 May 16th, 2017, 10:47 AM

Exceptionally rock but the truth is Russian

#19 May 18th, 2017, 4:31 PM

No music for me. It would cause me to lose focus.

#20 May 23rd, 2017, 7:47 PM

I like to hear more calm things like neofolk. A good suggestion is Dead Can Dance.

#21 May 23rd, 2017, 7:50 PM

I would rather to play with music.I can focus better , i dont know why but music helps me while playing poker .

#22 May 23rd, 2017, 8:09 PM

Metallica , Audioslave,Pearl Jam , Nirvana

#23 May 23rd, 2017, 8:37 PM

Yes, music is the great key for some people to improve their poker skills. You need to listen to some kind of relax music. I won a couple of tournaments while i listen to this kind of music. It can helps you to clear up your mind from different things and keep your patience in poker.

#24 May 23rd, 2017, 8:38 PM

Nirvana, Eminem

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