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After the work is done, and you are done reading (or for some of you writing) your books, what do the good people of TE listen to (as far as music)? Who are some of your favorite artist?

Me I like most all types of music (anything but country). I have many artist I like but I have a soft spot for System of a Down because Steal This AlBUlM and Toxicity introduced me to Metal and Rock as a whole.

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mikej412

knwminus wrote: »

what do the good people of TE listen to (as far as music)?

Why did you have to limit it to music -- I love the Scott Morris CCIE Audio Bootcamps and the old INE CCIE Audios by "The Brians."

But for a "musical break" I support one of TechExams finest

remyforbes777 wrote: »

Check out "Here to help" on Nerdcore, Hacker Music, Hacker Culture - Dual Core

BTW thats me on the track.

The Hollow and Life's Work are also favorites (along with Here to help) from that album.

I'll also set the ripped Scrubs Soundtracks (minus some of the "silly stuff") to random play -- or let Pandora mix "my music" on my Roku. Otherwise I have a couple of "mix memory cards/sticks" I'll play on my laptop when I need a musical break.

jamesleecoleman

I like alot of different types of music but when I'm studying, I like to listen to Rap, Hardstyle, Alternative Rock, and maybe some DnB.

GT-Rob

I listen to a pretty wide range. In the car's 4 disk changer, I have the new prodigy CD, a billy talent mix, the new Kid Cudi CD, and Daft punk's homework.

When at home/on the computer/studying/labbing, its usually the Electro House channel on DI.FM.

Forsaken_GA

My musical tastes are somewhat eclectic. If y'all could see my iTunes library, you'd probably be like 'wtf?'. I can go from listening to Pantera to Bach to the Imperial March to Avril Lavigne. About the only constant, on weekdays anyway, is that I'll be listening to the Dave Ramsey podcast at one point or another

tiersten

Speaking of music, 1290 selected free MP3s from Amazon. Gotta be in the US tho

djhss68

Progressive rock/metal. Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Mastodon, Tool.

stlsmoore

When I'm studying I listen to trance, any other times mainly rap

mikedisd2

Anything by Nuno Bettencourt. The latest Extreme album is a bit patchy though.

And anything Queen did in the '70s.

slideoff

Oh man.. I listen to a lot of dirty south, hustler music in between studying for certifications. All the stupid songs where they talk about making money off of hustling their dope. I find it very motivating. Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie, Plies, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Lil Wayne, etc.

If I had a theme song for my certification endeavors, it would be: TI - Big things poppin, Little things stoppin. In other words, focus on the big things (studying for certs), and stop the little things (wasting time on games and surfing). Haha

Oh - and when doing labs, you gotta throw on some techno/trance music and enter the matrix. just sayin'

HeroPsycho

mikedisd2 wrote: »

Anything by Nuno Bettencourt.

Nuno is THE MAN! Phenomenal guitarist!

Anywho, I'm pretty eclectic as well, and who I'm listening to changes all the time. Current bands/artists I'm listening to:

RX Bandits - Mandala
Mars Volta - Octahedron
Regina Spektor - Far
Alicia Keys - Element of Freedom
Neko Case - Middle Cyclone, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
Charlotte Martin - Orphans
Muse - The Resistance

stlsmoore

slideoff wrote: »

Oh man.. I listen to a lot of dirty south, hustler music in between studying for certifications. All the stupid songs where they talk about making money off of hustling their dope. I find it very motivating. Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie, Plies, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Lil Wayne, etc.

If I had a theme song for my certification endeavors, it would be: TI - Big things poppin, Little things stoppin. In other words, focus on the big things (studying for certs), and stop the little things (wasting time on games and surfing). Haha

Oh - and when doing labs, you gotta throw on some techno/trance music and enter the matrix. just sayin'

Yea I can listen to Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, and a few other rappers talking about coming up. There's no way I could listen to Gucci Mane or the rest though without losing concentration, they don't enunciate their words that good.

cbigbrick

All trance, all techno all the time
Above & Beyond ,Armin Van Buuren, ATB, BAsshunter, Christian Weber, Dash Berlin, Darude, Deadmau5,Dj Shah, Eric Prydz, Gui Boratto, Guru Josh Project, Jes, Kaskade, Late Night Alumni, Lustral, Markus Schulz, Motorcycle, Ocean Lab, Orjan Nilsen, Paul Van Dyke, Paul Oakenfold, Purple Mood, Scooter, Sean Tyas, Sunlaonger, Tiesto and of course 4 Strings!!!

Other than that, Classic ROCK!!!

GT-Rob

cbigbrick wrote: »

All trance, all techno all the time
Above & Beyond ,Armin Van Buuren, ATB, BAsshunter, Christian Weber, Dash Berlin, Darude, Deadmau5,Dj Shah, Eric Prydz, Gui Boratto, Guru Josh Project, Jes, Kaskade, Late Night Alumni, Lustral, Markus Schulz, Motorcycle, Ocean Lab, Orjan Nilsen, Paul Van Dyke, Paul Oakenfold, Purple Mood, Scooter, Sean Tyas, Sunlaonger, Tiesto and of course 4 Strings!!!

Other than that, Classic ROCK!!!

Do you always listen to music in alphabetically order? :P

Check out Felguk, Phonat, and wolfgang gartner (im sure they are on youtube/myspace). Great filthy electro love!

veritas_libertas

Classical and Celtic mostly...

Panzer919

Tool mainly but Rammstein, Static X, Spineshank, Bloodhound Gang, Eminem, Chevelle, Slipknot, Fear Factory, Deftones, Ludacris, Big Tymers, Disturbed, Dope, ICP, Gorillaz, Old Korn, Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, NIN, Otep, Powerman 5000, Sevendust, Staind,
tech n9ne also help me study when I'm on a roll configuring something

nel

im not going to go into all the music i like cos the list is long but my favourite album at this moment in time is the new Ministry of Sound Electronic 80s CD.....some CLASSIC 80s music going on there hahaha....duno how popular the CD is outside of the UK though.

eduromer

knwminus wrote: »

After the work is done, and you are done reading (or for some of you writing) your books, what do the good people of TE listen to (as far as music)? Who are some of your favorite artist?

Me I like most all types of music (anything but country). I have many artist I like but I have a soft spot for System of a Down because Steal This AlBUlM and Toxicity introduced me to Metal and Rock as a whole.

Mmm.. well dependes on the day but i can listen to any kind of music.

Armin, Tiest, Metallica, Therion, Beatles, David Guetta, BSB, Britney spears, The doors, Foo fighers, Testament, Lacrimosa, Queen, Nirvana, Beethoven and a long etc...

cbigbrick

GT-Rob wrote: »

Do you always listen to music in alphabetically order? :P

Check out Felguk, Phonat, and wolfgang gartner (im sure they are on youtube/myspace). Great filthy electro love!

NO! HAHAAAA!! Just going though my iTouch but I will check out those other artist.

Alif_Sadida_Ekin

Mostly heavy metal/ hardcore and alternative rock: Foo Fighters, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of god, Burn the Priest, Bring me the Horizon, Shadows Fall, As I lay Dying, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Mudvayne, Static-X, Godsmack, System of a Down, Mushroomhead, Weezer, Coldplay, A Day to Remember, Sugar Ray, Greenday, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Death Cab for Cutie, Bullet for my Valentine, Staind, Chevelle, Opeth, Korn, 311, Incubus, Hoobastank, Marilyn Manson, The Postal Service, God Forbid, Otep, Sevendust, Zao, Devil Driver, Chimaira

Talic

I'm a heavy metal person also, glad to see a lot of us post on the boards. As for bands, Soilwork, Mudvayne, Violent Work of Art, **** Razors, Psychostick, Dry Kill Logic, Fear Factory, Five Finger Death Punch, Downthesun, As I Lay Dying, Chimaira, Children of Bordom, Coal Chamber, Crossbreed. I could probably keep going but I think thats enough.

My favorite internet radio station for you guys that are into metal: Hard Rock Radio and Metal Radio - Interviews - Photos - Videos - News - chroniXradio.com

networker050184

I'm a rocker through and through. Here's a list of my favorite bands: AC/DC, Van Halen not Van Hagar, Skynyrd, Def Leppard...

Bokeh

Everything from 50's through current. Right now the Touch is set on random here at work, and so far its been:

Blues Brothers - Soul Man
Ian Hunter - Golden Age of Rock and Roll
Simon and Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
Charlie Daniels Band - Still in Saigon
Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way
J Geils Band - Im Lookin for Love

bwcarty

Lately, it's been Interpol, The xx, Arctic Monkeys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand, and Muse.

My iPhone is filled with lots of 80s college rock, 90s grunge, and recent indie stuff with a splash of metal....I'm surprised to see Psychostick up there on someone's list...they're hilarious, and the music is above average.

msteinhilber

A little of everything myself. Lately it's been a variety of Avenged Sevenfold (sucks their drummer just died), Breaking Benjamin, Five Finger Death Punch, Three Days Grace, The Eels, Against Me, Hed PE, James Morrison, Led Zeppelin, Newton Faulkner, NOFX, and Billy Talent showing up on the playlist most often.

I tend to focus more on a particular genre now and then and rotate throughout the year and depending on my mood.

rsutton

Some of my favorites:

Rap - Brother Ali, Atmosphere
Rock - Sublime, Beastie Boys, StaticX, Ramstein, 311, Journey
Punk - Vandals, Misfits, *** Pistols, MXPX, Operation Ivy, Rancid
Disney Toons - Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, Lil Mermaid
Techo/Trance - Mars & Mystre, ATB, Infected Mushroom, Paul Van Dyke
Reggae - Bob Marley, Luciano, Syzla, Katchafire
Chill - Kruder & Dorfmeister
Classic Rock - Beatles, Buddy Holly, Ben E. King, The Temptations, Elvis Presley

wheez

Funny to see a lot of rock in here.. didn't really expect that!

I generally have some stuff ranging from punk(pop) to hardcore on. Good Riddance, No use for a name, Nofx, Protest the hero, Boysetsfire to name a few.

Forsaken_GA

I was playing AC/DC's Live album from the 92 concert last night while studying, from beginning to end... the way I had everything sorted, after it ended, it kicked into some Elvis, and my co-worker was like 'wow, that's a leap'.

I then whipped up a play list to show him how varied my musical tastes really are. I leaped around from modern day stuff like Slipknot and Five Fingered Death Punch, to good old Scandal, to Paperboy, to Disturbed, to Divinyls, to some 3 Doors Down.

About the only thing not heavily represented in my collection is Country Western, but there *is* some representation (big Kenny Rogers and Reba McIntyre fan)

But I do tend to switch have moods and themes. Lately I've been on a classic rock kick that's featured Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Def Leppard, and so on. Probably sparked by when I saw AC/DC live a few months ago.

And I'm glad to see that there's someone else willing to man up and admit they like Disney Soundtracks! The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and the Lilo and Stitch soundtracks are among some of my favorite music!

HeroPsycho

Forsaken_GA wrote: »

I leaped around from modern day stuff like Slipknot...

Is it wrong that everytime someone mentions Slipknot, I think of this and laugh hysterically?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOcEVZsuVuY

(NSFW!)

sdyess

Ok, In my Itunes I have the following: Billy Idol, Duncan Sheik, Elton John, Robbie Williams (Love Him!!), Guns & Roses, Maroon 5, Most 80's stuff: Pretenders, Pyschadelic Furs, Culture Club, Human League, etc.; Daryl Hall & John Oates, Nelly Furtado and lots more - I have over 1,000 songs and adding more every week!!

Slowhand

I've got something like 14,000 songs in my mp3 collection, so an extensive list is a moot point. I generally like to listen to stuff like Eric Clapton, Matchbox 20, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Aerosmith, AC/DC, some newer stuff like Owl City and John Mayer, the list goes on and on. I've also gotten into listening to Groove Salad, Secret Agent, and Beat Blender stations on SOMAFM. When I'm studying, though, I like to listen to music without lyrics, I find that the words can distract me. Admittedly, I like to geek out to remixed and orchestral video game music when I'm reading.