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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
 Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:16:04
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I find myself falling asleep almost every time I sit fown to listen to an album. I rarely make it through an entire album, which is truly a shame. So, I was wondering what your opinions are on the best way to listen to music; which would require doing something to keep oneself from falling asleep, but at the same time, being able to focus almost entirely on the music.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:24:11
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Listen to it when your doing anything.... Some people prefer T.V. as a background noise but I say GIVE THE PEOPLE SOUL! I usually get home from work...throw 5 CD's in and press random... I just do whatever it is I have to do, be it writing, cleaning(rare)or cooking and enjoy the tunes as I'm doing so. The only time I sit and listen to music is either when I'm depressed or when I need to pay attention to the lyrics.
He is in the music business, he is calling you DUDE! |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:26:20
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For me, it is public transportation. Going and coming to school every day takes about an hour in total, so I have time to listen to about one and a half albums daily on the bus. I'm usually able to devote all of my attention to the music and it helps turn what might be a mundane ride into an exciting one.
Turn the spit on that pig and kick the drum and let me down.
Put my clarinet beneath your bed 'til I get back in town.
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:30:44
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Oh yes, bus rides are a good time to listen to music. Also when your walking around the mall (if you have to). I hate malls to begin with, but sometimes you just can't avoid them. So I take my Walkman and try not to make eye contact with any unsavory characters.
I'm usually the DJ when my friends and I go out ridin in the car...most of them have no taste so they rely on me to provide it. Music is a huge part of my life. I don't understand how some people can sit in a car and not realize the radio is even off...
He is in the music business, he is calling you DUDE! |
Edited by - Coldheartofstone on 10/18/2004 12:36:41 |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:33:58
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I had some of the best moments of my life listening music on public transports. As you're doing nothing, you can focus all your attention on music.
"¡¡¡Bien!!!, dame el ritmo. Así es mejor" - Jonathan Richman |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:34:07
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Well chos that's better than my friends who have no taste,
and tell me to 'turn that shit off'.
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"The things that will destroy us are: politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity,
and worship without sacrifice." |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 12:37:35
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If it's your car...push them out the windows, and if it isn't your car... well hell push them out the windows anyways.
He is in the music business, he is calling you DUDE! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 14:59:44
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Yep, I agree. Fond memories of almost falling asleep on the train to Pet Sounds.
"You ever seen a man say goodbye to a shoe?"
"Yes, once..." |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 15:01:40
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I love listening in the car.
In bed, too. Layin' above the covers w/the lights out.
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Kinda freaked my wife out the other night, though. Lights out and in bed listening to "Bea Arthur On Broadway"
(It's great, BTW!)
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4894 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 15:01:45
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Train journeys and music work pretty well together, I listen to music everywhere I go, I'm annoyed if it isn't on. Loud would be my best suggestion for not falling asleep however.
love like you've never been burned
work like you don't need the money
dance like there's nobody watching
kiss like your tongue is on fire
suck like you don't need the money
sin like there's nobody judging
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 15:11:35
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| spark one up |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2004 : 15:11:57
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everywhere.
even if i don't have a stereophonic device i usually have songs going through my head. that and the voices.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2004 : 17:23:26
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I tend to listen to CDs while on public transportation so I'll stay awake. I guess that might not work for Adrian, though.
"Signature quotes are so lame." --Nathan |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2004 : 18:59:40
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When I'm driving I always always listen to music and if I know the lyrics I always sing along. If I don't know the lyrics, I pretend like I do and that works too.
Also when I'm on the computer I listen to music through my Sony MDR-V600 headphones. That way I hear things in the music I never hear in my car and it almost makes it fresh even if the album is old. My car speakers ain't that great.
Join the Cult of Stromboli / They're good |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2004 : 20:26:59
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2004 : 20:42:21
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Wow, and you don't find regular radio music torture?
I mean, NPR is cool. That's about the extent of my radio listening.
Join the Cult of Stromboli / They're good |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 01:00:58
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My favourite ways are loud, on my walkman on my way to work in the mornings - takes me about an hour between the walking and the bus - really sets the mood for the day. Road trips require entire new mix cds to be made.
At home I've just land up sparking one up (oh yes, you have the right idea Chip Away Boy) while at my kitchen table and kicking back while listening to whatever happens to be my latest musical obsession. The perfect way to unwind after a long stressful day. |
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
4233 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 01:32:25
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lying on a bed, in a dark room
pas de bras pas de chocolat |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 03:55:38
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I always play music when I'm driving. The best way to listen to music is at home though. NimrodsSon, I sometimes find staying awake difficult too.
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 04:04:09
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Public Transit, or Walking, Over Dinner, or at a small gathering (if you dont feel like listening to the conversation, you can just tune in to the music).....but I enjoy just sitting in a comfortable chair with headphones.....
but the absolute best way is Live Music (the feeling of being in front of a great band always reaffirms my love for music) |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 08:25:03
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I´ve got a pretty good playback in my head so whenever suits, really. Right now it´s Old Folks At Home by Mills Brothers.
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Jódete, tío,
Que se joda tu hermana,
Que se joda tu hermano,
Que se joda tu madre,
Que se joda tu tía,
¡Porque soy policia!
Que se jodas, currante,
Que se joda tu perro,
Que se joda tu hijo,
Que se joda tu amante,
No me pidas razónes,
Soy el Hombre ¡cojones! |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 10:50:10
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| Can't believe no one has said this yet - LOUD! |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 11:03:13
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I find that coming home unreasonably drunk, putting on something at an unreasonably high volume and passing out on the floor after the second song works really well...especially if the CD is on repeat.
So! There tha'rt bare again, nowt but a bare-arsed lass an' a bit of a Lady Jane! |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 11:07:52
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| i mostly listen to music on my minidisc walkman |
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 11:48:57
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| I prefer headphones while surfing the net or watching sports, but, like others I ALWAYS have a song in my head. Its impossible for me to avoid. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 05:14:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa
Can't believe no one has said this yet - LOUD!
And I can't believe that, two months on, nobody has suggested this - LIVE!
Help me! He keeps making me post!
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 12/23/2004 : 05:20:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa
Can't believe no one has said this yet - LOUD!
And I can't believe that, two months on, nobody has suggested this - LIVE!
Help me! He keeps making me post!
*Kicks herself really hard*
I thought I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it was
just some b*stard with a torch, bringing me more work. |
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Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:42:44
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I said loud way up the top there you know, I got it going on me!
By the way, Nicole and Mikey, although mostly the sweet surfer, thank you very much you pair! I had a lovely package waiting for me at home when I got back from my trip, I've been far too busy (sleeping) to listen to the CD's yet but tomorrow they will get my full attention. I couldn't e mail you because my gmail is stupid.
Frank Black ate my hamster |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:54:32
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My pleasure. I was too crap to sort you out with Mike's tracklisting but I'm sure he will oblige.
I thought I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it was
just some b*stard with a torch, bringing me more work. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 07:00:58
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I would if I still had it. It's on my old PC. Someone else must have it.
Thanks Nic.
Help me! He keeps making me post!
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 07:03:48
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I'll sort it for you.
I thought I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it was
just some b*stard with a torch, bringing me more work. |
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