Anybody listen to music while playing real poker?
 

I do off and on. I think I am able to do better when I am listening to music because I dont have to listen to the usual amount of idiots that are at the table.

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Admin Edit: SPAM removed (sorry it took so long - I completely missed this thread somehow). Come on ChipFish - earn your keep! hehe...

I just cant see how you can concertrate on the game and listen to music at the same time, thats just me tho.

screw off you spammer.

yeah seroiusly... thats like the biggest scam ive ever heard of

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i bring the cdplayer only in a limit game where i play like a machine. in NL, i have to focus on everyone else at a table because one slipup means i could lose all my money... cdplayers are only good for calming me down after a bad beat in NL

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not me
 

i love music anytime im playing. Helps me keep my cool from beats. as well as get into a rhythym. Maybe its just me. Im sure its not though

Rediculous spam aside, I hate cd/mp3/ipods at the table simply because somone is always holding up the game asking if the action before him was a bet or a raise, take off the headphones and you would know.

Actually, that thing does work, but it's way too much of a hassle to complete.

Anyway, I listen to music sometimes when I play online. Not in any live games though.

Spam/Topic
 

Though -EV due to being such a pain in the ass, I understand the deal is legit.


Meanwhile, I always have music on while playing online, but never in a real casino.

jesus christ, i thought this was going to be a legitimate post, and then it turns out to be the free ipod deal. very disappointing.

i have never listened to music in a b&m, but i have thought about it. i think it probably would look and feel pretty ridiculous though, when i am sitting at the 4/8 table with headphones on. same type of idea for sunglasses. i dont think that i would ever wear them, but even if i wanted to i think that they look absolutely ridiculous at low limits.

the deal is legit, but this guy is obviously just trying to get people to sign up on his offer. really lame man.

i love music at the table though.

I always either listen to music, watch a movie, or do my homework. Just playing poker on the net can be a bit boring. Live play is way more interesting!

Online, I will always listen to Music or a Trailer Boys episode, but in a B&M I wouldn't even consider it. May miss some crucial verbal tells.

I enjoy listening while playing online. In a B&M I would need to be alot more confident in myself, need to try to pick up everything I can, any edge I can. Does anyone do anything else while playing online (forums, surfing, whatever)? I have read where some pros, and books, say that is the worst thing you can do. But it may keep me from getting too bored, and making marginal plays. I feel this way mostly playing limit though. NL is a whole different animal.

Depends (As with everything else)
 

During the early rounds of a huge field low buy in at Party, in addition to listening to music, I'll also read these forums, surf around, whatever. I just don't need to pay that much attention -- wait for a premium hand, double up. Fold everything else. Rinse, repeat. But in my usual 2/4, it's a different story. There, aside from music, I'm usually concentrating (at least best I can) just on my table.

When I play online I almost always have some music playing. I've tried listening to my mp3 player while playing real games but found that it was more of a distraction/hassle than anything that could help me get into a rhythm/focus more etc.

I'll either listen to music, or I'll watch a football game on Sundays and Monday nights. Need some time filler in between folding hands.

Just playing on Empire right now and realized Jimi Hendrix's live version of All Along the Watchtower is a great song to listen to while I'm playing, I have no idea why.

i tried hte music during playing thing. its not bad if you listen to music that affects your mood to fit the game. for example, i just lost a pot, and was heading towards tiltsville, but then i cranked some coldplay and air, and it calmed me down.

When I play online I always have some music playing. I've seen people do it at some card rooms, but for me it'ld probobly be too distracting.

In brick and mortar rooms I probably wouldn't unless I get considerably better, but online for sure. Poker is boring, even online, and music is a great way to pass the time waiting for hands.