The Sounds of Studying
There are many people who can not tolerate any noise while trying to study or write a paper. I am not one of those individuals. Quite often while researching a sermon or writing a transcript I have some piece of music playing in the background. I often find that it helps me to focus better than times of prolonged silence. Ever since I loaded i-tunes onto my computer and began to build a database of music it became easier to vary the music played and listen to a wide range of pieces. Over time I have found that classical music works best and by this term I refer to any music without lyrics, although I do enjoy some classical composers. For the most part I have a number of soundtracks which I will cycle through every week. Today it has been The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring which I have found to be very appropriate as I write about the city of God triumphing over the city of man. Similiar themes are found in the movie as evil is dispelled and good truimphs. It has served as a sountrack to the sermon if you will. I wonder if I am alone in using music as an aid to studying. Some of my favorites to hear through the week are:The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Rudy
Last of the Mohicans
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Selections from Mozart
posted by Eric @ 1:30 PM
3 Comments:
I have always been one of those people who needs silence while studying... even music without words makes it impossible for me to concentrate.
I have to say, though, you have definitely chosen some great soundtracks for your studying!
When I was in school(and that was quite a while ago)I had to have quiet when I studied. Another good post. Have a blessed evening.
Only recently have I concluded that when I listen to music, I "listen" to music. To the exception of everything else going on around me, including conversations among my family, studying, reading, etc. Now when we travel, it's conversation, no music, or music, no conversation. How strange is that?
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