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Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 PointsWhat do you guys like to jam on during your coding?
As a programmer, I always like to listen to music so I don't go crazy and be the weird dude in my library when my code doesn't work. Right now I like to listen to some 'Vintage Postmodern' goodness, how about you guys? what do you guys like to listen to?
10 Answers
Steven Parker
231,268 PointsI dabble with various genres (notably Ambient), but always return to Symphonic Progressive Rock and Neo-Prog.
Tianni Myers
10,453 PointsInstrumentals only when it comes to coding and blogging. A former co worker introduced me to TYCHO and I love it.
Michael Poley
8,772 PointsMostly my headphones on, listening to the same 3-4 songs on repeat – Theme from Picnic at the Hanging Rock is my current #1. I know Ben Deitch is always listening to Herbie Hancock's Chameleon.
Jacob Poterbin
3,102 PointsIntro by The XX on a 10 hour loop can help with some meditative coding every once in awhile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeAjWbjK8O8
Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 PointsYesssss man I love this!
Craig Dennis
Treehouse TeacherGreat question and answers y'all! This post is featured in a Treehouse Show episode! Thanks!
Steven Parker
231,268 PointsAnother fun episode! And that Coffitivity is a real hoot!
But that link for Treehouse Stereo did not work. I was able to figure out that it had a stray "www" in front of the URL.
Here's the real link: Treehouse Stereo.
Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 Pointsthanks a lot Mr.Craig! It's very exciting to see my question posted on the Treehouse Show!
Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 PointsYeah just like steven, the URL didn't work for me also.
Craig Dennis
Treehouse TeacherFixed it thanks fellas!
Andris Vinkalns
9,537 PointsI find that good old Krafwerk is great for coding. Most of their songs are about tech and sound very futuristic and binary :D But anything from techno to my always favorite SKA music will do for me. And of course Rammstein.
Eliana Haig
4,239 PointsFor more background sounds, I like ambient mixer (my favorite is the Hufflepuff common room) https://harry-potter-sounds.ambient-mixer.com/hufflepuff-commonroom
Steven Parker
231,268 PointsWhat a cool app! Thanks for the link.
Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 PointsI love this!!
Brandon Gibbs
9,636 PointsI have a playlist on Spotify that is Fall Out Boy - From the beginning. I just loaded up the albums in order (which is easy to do in Spotify) ...and I just hit play.
The progression of their music, the way the vocals are used with the instrumentals, and the natural progression of them becoming more refined and comfortable with their talents is also a bit comforting to me. It's a bit like when I first started learning to code, getting better and better. Also, the progression of a project... a bit wiry, gaining structure, then substance, then a beautifully refined and functional masterpiece...all interconnected.
Aananya Vyas
20,157 PointsIron&Wine on repeat for sure. ps-Lemongrass aroma helps to concentrate!
Steven Parker
231,268 PointsInteresting idea .. I may have to try bringing a diffuser to work.
Hjörtur Pálmi Pálsson
Courses Plus Student 9,392 PointsHans Zimmer FTW! :)
Brian Shooll
3,146 PointsBrian Shooll
3,146 Points90's alternative rock - Green Day, Weezer, Blink 182, Presidents of the USA, etc.