I listen to The Ecstasy of Gold on repeat when playing poker.
agree with you ,rock start and opera finishesI think loud listening music in late stage can be a distraction because the music is in "first plan" and there will be some big decision to make.I listen sometimes, sometimes i just want quiet atmosphere and poker depents on my mood.
I listen to music or watch video's on youtube.. while playing , it keeps me from playing stupid hands XD