Music whilst playing poker

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

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

#3 1st May 2017, 1:37 PM

suitable for classical music ) can sometimes listen to techno

#4 2nd May 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 3rd May 2017, 4:22 PM

Music distracts me from the poker game.

#6 3rd May 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 3rd May 2017, 4:54 PM

Slow rhythms make the game passive. Fast music makes the game more aggressive. We just have to find ~~Game~~ Music Theoretical Optimum

#8 3rd May 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!

#9 3rd May 2017, 6:45 PM

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

#10 3rd May 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!

#11 4th May 2017, 3:27 PM

I listen sia or maroon5

#12 5th May 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)

#13 5th May 2017, 6:57 PM

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

#14 5th May 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

#15 5th May 2017, 7:14 PM

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

#16 5th May 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.

#17 6th May 2017, 7:53 PM

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

#18 7th May 2017, 1:13 AM

Try listening to motivational tapes next time.

#19 16th May 2017, 10:47 AM

Exceptionally rock but the truth is Russian

#20 18th May 2017, 4:31 PM

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

#21 23rd May 2017, 7:47 PM

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

#22 23rd May 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 .

#23 23rd May 2017, 8:09 PM

Metallica , Audioslave,Pearl Jam , Nirvana

#24 23rd May 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.

#25 23rd May 2017, 8:38 PM

Nirvana, Eminem

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