Ask HN: What music you play when tackling a difficult programming problem?

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None. Music by it's very nature is designed to draw you into it's world. If you want background nose, use background noise.

ktpsns 6y ago ↗

Absolutely second that. I never understand how people can concentrate with their headphones listening to music. For me it is only helpful for recreation.

aszantu 6y ago ↗

Nightcore white noise wardrums whatever is playing as long as it's not my native language

Scarblac 6y ago ↗

Nick Cave's just released "Ghosteen" is perfect. Quiet, beautiful soundscapes.

Samon 6y ago ↗

Electro-house or hard trance. Something with a solid repetitive beat and minimal to no lyrics (occasionally those lyrics may be in a foreign language).

AndreFvchs 6y ago ↗

I'm listening mostly to ambient and instrumental music. MusicForPrograming has a great selection of them: http ://musicforprogramming.net