Music While You Read

[CityDreams]

Palahniuk= Straylight and or Brand New TDAGAF

[xriotx]

I usually listen to The Postal Service.

[DanceJamesDance]

Doesn't really matter much to me but I find that when I'm reading and listening to music it sticks in my head. Like when I listen to a song I listened to while reading a book, I'll have a flashback to the part of the story I was reading when I heard the song. It is kinda weird and deja-vu like. Creeps me out sometimes.

[IWasaCamera]

Same music I listen to in any other given situation.

[CityDreams]

thats a good call

[KidRobot]

Radiohead or post rock for the most part.

[stand_tall]

I always listen to music when I read. I don't have a set playlist or album, I just listen to whatever sounds good.

[CityDreams]

Same music I listen to in any other given situation.
so you dont think that some music is more suitable for certain books

[Chromefox]

I can't listen to music when I read. The song overpowers the narrator in my head.

[gloriousmuse]

Radiohead or a film score right now it's Radiohead (god damnit, i should be studying)

[IWasaCamera]

so you dont think that some music is more suitable for certain books
I do. But if you were somewhat familiar with my taste in music, you'd see that nearly everything I listen to lends itself to reading.

[CityDreams]

I do. But if you were somewhat familiar with my taste in music, you'd see that nearly everything I listen to lends itself to reading.
after familiarizing myslef wiht your tastes i see where your coming from

[Jessooker]

at least spell the authors name right.

[DanceJamesDance]

at least spell the authors name right.

So hostile. Jeeeez

[Jessooker]

So hostile. Jeeeez

haha, must be the general forum's impact on me.

[summer skin]

Is there anything more scene than reading Palahniuk and listening to Straylight Run?

[SealCubMassacre]

Dredg with some Kurt Vonnegut is great!

[Jessooker]

Is there anything more scene than reading Palahniuk and listening to Straylight Run?



Nope, I think that takes the cake.

[CityDreams]

Well i also match Seuss with Baron Zen

[DanceJamesDance]

haha, must be the general forum's impact on me.

I tried to join in on those forums but I posted once and then my laptop died. After that I decided it was a sign for me to stay the heck out of there haha.

[DanceJamesDance]

Well i also match Seuss with Baron Zen

For the record, the new Dr. Seuss (sp?) movie looks amazing. I'm very excited about it. Not joking.

[MADSTA]

Elliott Smith, Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens. Only a lot quieter than when I listen while not reading.

[Jessooker]

I tried to join in on those forums but I posted once and then my laptop died. After that I decided it was a sign for me to stay the heck out of there haha.


haha your loss.

[summer skin]

I listen to http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Q7PZW688L._AA240_.jpg while I beat off tohttp://killola.com/1/press/images/alt-press1.jpg

[DanceJamesDance]

haha your loss.

Someday I'll try again. Someday.

[Yes. And?]

I should read more.

[DanceJamesDance]

I should read more.

I really should too. Wanna start a reading group?

[Rocky Rococo]

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2118/coverxy1.jpg

[Until The Bombs]

I can't listen to music while I read. It's distracts me.

[Daveyhavok832]

Doesn't really matter much to me but I find that when I'm reading and listening to music it sticks in my head. Like when I listen to a song I listened to while reading a book, I'll have a flashback to the part of the story I was reading when I heard the song. It is kinda weird and deja-vu like. Creeps me out sometimes.
same for me dude... and vice versa. Because I read a bunch of star wars books in 7th grade, if I go back and read them, all I can think about is Linkin Park.

[Whimsikill]

Doesn't really matter much to me but I find that when I'm reading and listening to music it sticks in my head. Like when I listen to a song I listened to while reading a book, I'll have a flashback to the part of the story I was reading when I heard the song. It is kinda weird and deja-vu like. Creeps me out sometimes.

It works for places too. Like whenever I listen to Senses Fail "Free Fall w/out a Parachute" I always think of this epic thunderstorm I was watching when it happened.

And for System of a Down's self-titled I remember my family's trip to the Las Vegas Southern California area.

And for Korn's first I just remember the first time I ever listened to it. I was home alone on a Friday night, just kind of frustrated and angry and doing homework because I had nothing else to do. I guess that's the kind of memory that works well with the album's feel.

Wow, I could go on. I just thought of several more.

[summer skin]

same for me dude... and vice versa. Because I read a bunch of star wars books in 7th grade, if I go back and read them, all I can think about is Linkin Park.
You in seventh grade = me every Friday night!

[Yes. And?]

I really should too. Wanna start a reading group?
What will we read?

[Scott Irvine]

I listen to Boards of Canada when I read.

[DanceJamesDance]

What will we read?

Hmmm comic books. Mainly the 14 Ewok comic books that was started back in 1986. After the reading we can have long discussions about the plight of rebels and the fight against the Empire.

After that I'm thinking romantic novels? Starlight Child is a good read from what I've heard...

http://home.att.net/~ncane/coverSC.jpg

[checkitfool]

Explosions in the Sky. If I try to read while listening to anything with vocals my thought-voice starts singing the lyrics instead of reading the book.

[Kneeka]

I definitively have to listen to something that's calming when I read. Anthony Green calms me so its Circa Survive.

[reissgoespunk]

Explosions In The Sky, Sigur Rós, Death Cab For Cutie, The Postal Service.

[Yes. And?]

Hmmm comic books. Mainly the 14 Ewok comic books that was started back in 1986. After the reading we can have long discussions about the plight of rebels and the fight against the Empire.

After that I'm thinking romantic novels? Starlight Child is a good read from what I've heard...

http://home.att.net/~ncane/coverSC.jpg...

[DanceJamesDance]

So do people who listen to post rock while reading/sleeping actually like post rock? Cause personally when I listen to music when I'm reading/sleeping I'm not even paying any attention.

I kinda use music as just backround noise for while I'm reading. I'm hardly paying attention to the music so this is a good question.

[DanceJamesDance]

...

Darn. I'll take that as a no.

[summer skin]

So do people who listen to post rock while reading/sleeping actually like post rock? Cause personally when I listen to music when I'm reading/sleeping I'm not even paying any attention.
I enjoy post rock on it's own, be it while I'm reading a book, or with headphones on.
But I agree with the person who said music with vocals usually distracts me from the book.

[hailthewarrior]

Caspian or God Is An Astronaut has been my reading music, though I like to listen to them with or without a book in front of me.

[summer skin]

Also I can listen to Sigur Ros because I don't speak Icelandic/Hopelandic....Unfortunately :-(

[summer skin]

Yeah I definitely agree on vocal music distracting me I just think that if the only time you listen to post rock is when your sleeping, trying to sleep or reading/working them you aren't really a fan of the music. Which is totally your call but I don't think people can say they genuinly enjoy a band if that is the only situation in which they listen to them.
Yeah I agree, but I think certain psychical and mental states lend themselves nicely too the genre.
i.e. being tired, lying alone in a dark room etc.

[DanceJamesDance]

Yeah I agree, but I think certain psychical and mental states lend themselves nicely too the genre.
i.e. being tired, lying alone in a dark room etc.

I agree whole heartedly. I like laying outside at night which to me, adds alot to the post-rock experience.

[summer skin]

I enjoy it most late at night definitely. Like right now.
It's four thirty pacific standard time...What time is it limy bastard time?
I agree whole heartedly. I like laying outside at night which to me, adds alot to the post-rock experience.
Yes...or when taking a lot of Nyquil.

[DanceJamesDance]

Yes...or when taking a lot of Nyquil.

Funny thing...I've had a cold/flu which is partially why I've been on so much lately and have been all hopped up on Dayquil/Nyquil and last night I was lying in bed thinking and listening to Sigur Ros

[summer skin]

Kiss my ass o'clock.

12:36
Geez I didn't know there was an 8 hour difference.



So right now I'm talking to someone in the future! What hath thou learnt?

[summer skin]

Funny thing...I've had a cold/flu which is partially why I've been on so much lately and have been all hopped up on Dayquil/Nyquil and last night I was lying in bed thinking and listening to Sigur Ros
Post rock is the perfect cure for medicine head.

[summer skin]

That a human construct doesn't alter time, or that time doesn't exist? Enough physics nerdery

That Have a Nice Life might have terrible name but they sound mighty good and that the last Do Make Say Think album just gets better and better.
I am he, as we are she, as you are me, and we are all together?
And you really should get the new Mars Volta if you don't already have it...I'm turning into a fan boy all over again

[DanceJamesDance]

Post rock is the perfect cure for medicine head.

True story my friend.

[checkitfool]

So do people who listen to post rock while reading/sleeping actually like post rock? Cause personally when I listen to music when I'm reading/sleeping I'm not even paying any attention.

Just because people listen to it and don't pay attention while they're reading doesn't mean they don't lilsten to it at other times and do pay attention.

[DanceJamesDance]

There is just something about them that I have never enjoyed. I'm just not a fan. I guess when I look for progressive music I prefer the dirgy kind rather than there more in your face sound. It's not bad music by any means they are a solid band but they've just never sat well with me.

Same way I feel. At the same time I was never an ATDI fan either. Talented yes but not my cup of tea.

[summer skin]

There is just something about them that I have never enjoyed. I'm just not a fan. I guess when I look for progressive music I prefer the dirgy kind rather than there more in your face sound. It's bad music by any means they are a solid band but they've just never sat well with me.
Fair enough, but I think their latest release is their most focused yet.

[summer skin]

Same way I feel. At the same time I was never an ATDI fan either. Talented yes but not my cup of tea.
I didn't know it was possible for someone to not like at least one At the Drive-in album.

[DanceJamesDance]

I didn't know it was possible for someone to not like at least one At the Drive-in album.

I'm sorry? :-(

[summer skin]

I'm sorry? :-(
SHUN.

[DanceJamesDance]

Dang.

[summer skin]

UNSHUN.
Anyone who doesn't at least like napoleon solo has no soul
ejVYzX8itsM
RESHUN

[DanceJamesDance]

UNSHUN.
Anyone who doesn't at least like napoleon solo has no soul
ejVYzX8itsM
RESHUN

Sorry. Atleast, even though I'm souless, I'm NOT ALLLLONE.

[summer skin]

Since I can no longer talk to Dancejamesdance I will now post more ATDI videos.
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[CityDreams]

same for me dude... and vice versa. Because I read a bunch of star wars books in 7th grade, if I go back and read them, all I can think about is Linkin Park.
speaking of linkin park the girl from the Numb video looks great in the new Step Up 2 Movie

[immorehxcthanu]

I can listen to pretty much anything while I'm reading. Just as long as it's nothing but screaming.

[summer skin]

I can listen to pretty much anything while I'm reading. Just as long as it's nothing but screaming.
This sentence made my high school English book get up, scream, and throw itself on a fire...Thanks a lot asshole.

[blueyedjuju21]

I usually listen to Polaroid, Colors in the Air, or Go Crash audio

[immorehxcthanu]

You might wanna retype that. It doesn't make sense on two fronts.

This sentence made my high school English book get up, scream, and throw itself on a fire...Thanks a lot asshole.

fuck you guys. i'm too tired for this shit.

[summer skin]

fuck you guys. i'm too tired for this shit.
And too old.

Pro tip: Powder is a great way to eliminate shine.

[immorehxcthanu]

eh maybe.

[immorehxcthanu]

And too old.

Pro tip: Powder is a great way to eliminate shine.

Wow, I really could not have gone through life without knowing that.

[summer skin]

Wow, I really could not have gone through life without knowing that.
Judging by your profile picture I'm the first one to tell you that.

[immorehxcthanu]

Judging by your profile picture I'm the first one to tell you that.

What the fuck is your problem? Do you search for people to make small typing errors and pounce all over them? What does the lighting in my picture have anything to do with you?

[summer skin]

What the fuck is your problem? Do you search for people to make small typing errors and pounce all over them? What does the lighting in my picture have anything to do with you?
Hey, I'm trying to help you out with your sweaty head!
You're mean. :-(

[immorehxcthanu]

Hey, I'm trying to help you out with your sweaty head!
You're mean. :-(

I'm not trying to be mean. I just don't know how to read you. My head is not sweaty, it's the lighting in that picture.

[summer skin]

I'm not trying to be mean. I just don't know how to read you. My head is not sweaty, it's the lighting in that picture.
Pro tip: Putting a plastic bag over your head improves lighting.

[immorehxcthanu]

I wish you could sig threads/conversations.

go for it.

[summer skin]

I wish you could sig threads/conversations.
Psh I know right?

[summer skin]

Sometime there are those magical moments when people respond to you exactly how you want them to... It's amazing, but far too rare.

[Until The Bombs]

Pro tip: Putting a plastic bag over your head improves lighting.

It's so mean...but it's so funny.

[summer skin]

It's so mean...but it's so funny.
Having a conflict of morals?

[wroteurname]

no thread will ever be about what its supposed to be with you two jokers around

[summer skin]

no thread will ever be about what its supposed to be with you two jokers around
It was about 4 pages ago.

[Until The Bombs]

Having a conflict of morals?

Yes but I prefer to call it a fracas.

[summer skin]

Like a jigsaw falling into place right?

The other day on another forum I managed to slip this simpsons quote into conversation.



I don't usually insult appearances but it was neccessary and glorious.
You've been whoring around with other forums behind my back?!!
Yes but I prefer to call it a fracas.
Shame Blitzkrieg works nicely too.

[DanceJamesDance]

What the heck happened to this thread.

Jeebus.

[summer skin]

What the heck happened to this thread.

Jeebus.
It got real.

[DanceJamesDance]

Haha I leave for what? An hour and a half and it turned to this. Good grief....

http://finnfactory.animationblogspot.com/files/2007/10/charlie%20brown.jpg

[summer skin]

Haha I leave for what? An hour and a half and it turned to this. Good grief....

http://finnfactory.animationblogspot.com/files/2007/10/charlie%20brown.jpg
Because you are the medicine that keeps us sane.
Now give me a fix.

[DanceJamesDance]

Alright but do NOT mix with alcohol. You drunkard.

[summer skin]

Because you are the medicine that keeps us sane.
Now give me a fix.
In retrospect that sounds really, really, not straight.

[DanceJamesDance]

In retrospect that sounds really, really, not straight.

Haha I was going to say something else than what I said but I decided to keep it G rated.

[IWasaCamera]

I wish you could sig threads/conversations.
go for it.
Well you can't...hence the last post.
haha

[unluckyhero]

I listen to this band called Colors in the Air when I read!!! They are from Buffalo, NY and are this amazing little Indie band! Their fun dance-y moments in a few songs help even out the melodic times and it's an awesome balance for me when I read. CHECK THEM OUT AT http://www.myspace.com/colorsintheair. AMAZINGGGG! :]

-Jennie

[summer skin]

I listen to this band called Colors in the Air when I read!!! They are from Buffalo, NY and are this amazing little Indie band! Their fun dance-y moments in a few songs help even out the melodic times and it's an awesome balance for me when I read. CHECK THEM OUT AT http://www.myspace.com/colorsintheair. AMAZINGGGG! :]

-Jennie
S on a D

[Paranormal]

Doesn't really matter much to me but I find that when I'm reading and listening to music it sticks in my head. Like when I listen to a song I listened to while reading a book, I'll have a flashback to the part of the story I was reading when I heard the song. It is kinda weird and deja-vu like. Creeps me out sometimes.


Me too!