Denette Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 What do you guys listen to in the shop? Music? Podcasts? Audiobooks? Nothing? I'm just curious. As for me, I almost always listen to the funk station on Pandora. That or some really weird electronic music. I find that having something with a good beat helps me get in the zone and do stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Typically I have the TV on, sports usually. If I need ear protection for an extended period i'll use my music ear protection and listen to podcasts or music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I ran a coaxial cable to the barn and added a reciever so I can put the music channels on the TV. Cheaper than streaming music on wifi and it's commercial free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Occasionally music depending on the task. It gets a bit hard to hear it sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Music from the old iPod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Almost always podcasts or audio books. Today I was listening to "Crafted" podcast. I'm liking it pretty well. I've listened to almost every woodworking related podcast and rejected all but woodtalk and Fine Woodworking. I'm also listening to an audio book on algorithms that rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDustB Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 As for me, I almost always listen to the funk station on Pandora. That or some really weird electronic music. I find that having something with a good beat helps me get in the zone and do stuff. The only problem with listening to music with a good beat is when you're listening on the work tunes, and you don't hear the door open, so your wife watches you dancing while you vacuum the floor... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I used to move around between music on the radio, my Ipod, or my phone but over a year ago I found an old cassette player that actually worked. I rummaged around in the fall-out shelter and dug out a couple of file boxes of cassettes from as far back as when I was in high school. So for now it's mostly been new wave/punk rock (XTC, Buzzcocks, Joe Jackson, Suicidal Tendencies, the Alarm, etc.) or various classic rock type artists (Zappa, Clapton, Traffic, Wings, etc.). I'm playing that cassette player until it dies. By then I should be completely sick of my 30+ year old music collection and I can go back to the radio or Ipod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted May 28, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Zeppelin is awesome for milling. You work fast. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxerjoe04 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Usually podcasts when I'm turning, and music when I'm doing anything else. Also like to listen to stand up comedy specials on netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I just went out to the shop and, while distressing and putting a faux patina on some pine, I listened to some Human League (to me "The Lebanon" stands out as different from their other songs) and some Boomtown Rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tpt life Posted May 28, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I am a moody eclectic music nut. All things from the last 450 years draw me in at times...except for modern country. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Pandora, Spotify or music off my NAS. All via a Logitech Squeezebox in the shop connected to an amplifier and speakers. If I want it in my head I use hearing protection that has built in speakers, hook a bluetooth output device to and stream music from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted May 28, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I listen to the voices in my head. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I am all over the place with my listening but usually my go to stuff in the shop is the blues or southern rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 27 minutes ago, Chet K said: I am all over the place with my listening but usually my go to stuff in the shop is the blues or southern rock. I knew there was some reason I like you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 For the most part, I listen to what most people would describe as death metal... Fast good music, and it keeps the neighbors away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 10 hours ago, Chet K said: I am all over the place with my listening but usually my go to stuff in the shop is the blues or southern rock. RIP Gregg Allman. I listen to Spotify mainly, controlled through Alexa. Southern rock, Texas roadhouse, public radio, podcasts and Springsteen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I listen to my tools.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I mainly have music on in the shop. Sometimes sports, depending what's on. NASCAR, Mariners, or Football. For my music, I'm kinda all over the place ranging from old country, classic rock, old school hip hop. I do most of my streaming through amazon music. I have a desktop in the shop with optical out to a way over kill stereo. It's an old stereo that I have been carrying around for the 15 years. RIP Greg Allman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Eric. said: Zeppelin is awesome for milling. You work fast. Zeppelin is awesome for most things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted May 28, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: I listen to my tools.... I think you're right. It's good to hear what the tools are doing. It is a really important indicator of whether I'm playing safe or not. Although I can't hear for crap I still try to convince myself that I can hear my tools while they're running and have music in the background at the same time. I don't listen to anything I would want to focus on, it's just background noise. The primary reason I listen to music, and don't listen to podcasts, is that music isn't something I feel like I need to rewind and redo what I missed. If I'm listening to WoodTalk, then I have to pause to run a machine...or I'm going to miss something someone says. The music just hangs in the background and doesn't divert my attention. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I listen to classical, opera, alt rock, 70's album rock & some blues & jazz. Not usually podcasts or audio books cause that takes too much of the small amount of brain power I have. I use my old phone (S5) permanently connected to my early 70's vintage stereo system. I bought it with the first loan I ever got. Speakers , amp & turntable for the sum of $1,229.00. I think I remember that number because this was such a big deal for me at the time. I'll never get rid of it, too much sentimental value. Still sound great too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyokahn Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Llama said: For the most part, I listen to what most people would describe as death metal... Fast good music, and it keeps the neighbors away They suddenly stop caring about the noise of your planer. That's a good thing in my book. My setup is my phone and some old outdoor Bluetooth speakers. From symphonic death metal to japanese rock, sometimes depending on the task at hand. Instrumental for detail work so I can avoid singing along, heavier music for repetitive tasks and most of the sing-along music for finishing. Of course not much of a shop habit since I haven't spent much time in there yet, but it matches my previous music selection for studying, working, cleaning and handyman work at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Like @LlamaI listen to a lot of metal, I know strange for a guy in his 50's. I have an Amazon Alexa in the shop and sometimes I let her pick the tunes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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