Hardbopjazz Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I've been doing it for years. It makes the day go by faster and more fun, especially when surrounded by a cubical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibes Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I listen all day long, every day. My 20GB mp3 player has become my best friend at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 When I work at home: no problem. Sometimes on site with a customer. When I visit the customer where I have my own desk and computer, I can, but quietly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I've tried it, but I can't. Jazz is just too interesting. I start listening to what each musician is doing, then I start drifting off into another world, then I start tripping out.....needless to say, it leads to unproductive work days. I work in silence, then reward myself with jazz for the ride home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 In my last three jobs (present job first): Yes, providing it's things like 'Wheels On The Bus' and other children's faves. Yes, anything I liked, all of my chosing, but at a sensible volume and battery power permitting (why did I stop working there?). Yes, but it was an old guy called Trevor (who was actually a deathly, fish-belly white colour as he had worked night shifts since leaving school) who owned the radio. So we got things like local radio chat and Golden Greats -- you know the score! Stuff you would rather not have on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 In my current job, my listening only becomes restricted when I am doing careful audio editing, and I have to concentrate. Not only does it not bother the boss, but she even returned from Brazil with a Brazilian jazz CD for me. And on top of that, I am now near the end of my second go-round through the 2500 CD collection. In fact, in order to spread things out this time, I think I will drop the picking and choosing and just go from A-Z. At ten CDs per day, that's 50 a week or about 50 weeks. Who said collections get so big you can't listen to it all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgraham333 Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I can and do. All day every day. I have a basic receiver, five disc changer and some decent bookshelf speakers and bring 8-10 discs with me evey day. It doesn't necessarily make the day go faster for me, but at least there is something going on in the background that I enjoy. It's also nice to pop in new discs as soon as the arrive in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 On my job, I'm in a relatively open area, and we have a radio, but I have no control over what goes on it. Generally, it's either a classic rock station or a disco station, both of which are interminably boring(I might hear the same tune 6 or 7 times in a day!) and repetitive. We have a general rule that if something on the radio is horribly offensive to you, speak up and the station will be changed. It's not worth it for me to speak up(like everyone will listen to jazz!!!), so I just tend to tune it out. But I better have that Discman for the ride home so I can listen to some GOOD music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mule Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Every day. All day (unless I'm in a meeting). It's actually more difficult to listen to music at home what with the wife and kid and all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I listen all day long, every day. My 20GB mp3 player has become my best friend at work. ditto (all day, 20GB mp3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyles Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 (edited) I primarily listen to my collection of unofficial live recordings on the JVC boom box in my office throughout the day. I save the official recordings for times when I can give the music a more attentive listen. Most of the time I am not listening very closely - instead I am basically evaluating the sound quality of the discs for trading purposes. There are occassions, however, where the music will grab my attention and I will really listen for several moments. Edited April 14, 2004 by relyles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I sometimes sneak something in where I can find a vague connection with the history lesson I'm teaching. The kids normally throw things at me, however. Managed Josh White, Mingus and Big Bill Broonzy in a class doing the Civil Rights Movement recently. I normally hang around for 90 minutes after work to mark and put music on to ease the pain. Then the other staff throw things at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 i listen to music all the time at work customers will ask "who are you listening too?" my co-worker will say "that's big john patton" it's happened about 5 times ss1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphie_boy Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 All day long, unless I really need to concentrate on what I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 No restrictions with regard to my ability to listen. Actually listening is another issue altogether. I put on a CD, get busy, get distracted, and the next thing I know the CD is over and I haven't heard a thing. Guess I need to prioritize my attention heirarchy. Up over and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I'm in the news business. I listen to news radio mostly. News TV is on all the time (no sound). I switch on to the jazz radio for a relief a couple of times during the work day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upright Bill Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 My 20 GB mp3 player comes to work with me every day. I have to use headphones which begin to annoy me pretty quickly. When I really need to concentrate I have to turn it off. If a REALLY need to concentrate I turn the music off and leave the headphones on, that way people don't get annoyed when I ignore them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I can. I've got Reuben Wilson on right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 All day if I"m in the office, playing Jack Wilson's "Easterly Winds" right now, just finished up with Tyrone Washington's "Natural Essence"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 "Jacknife" is going right now (still don't like the cover). I can listen, rather quietly most of the time at work. Thank goodness! Like Mule I have difficulty listening at home during the week to anywhere near the extent I listen at work . . . but I can listen more loudly at home when I can listen. Most of my quality listening is the weekend. Come on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I can listen at work but choose not to. One, I tend to listen to the music rather than working. Not good. Two, I don't like for my jazz collection to remind of where I work. I like to have my jazz listening associated with relaxation, enjoyment, and the many other positive vibes of home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I can listen to music at work, but it's difficult to hear it sometimes, because I work in a lab that typically can have a lot of noise (from running water), and there are 2 other CD players that when playing can bleed into my area, so to listen to jazz is very difficult because you can't make out some of the wonderful subtleties, plus the crowd that I work with think Guns N Roses and Bon Jovi is "wicked, kick-ass" music, so jazz doesn't appeal to these people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesbed Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 the crowd that I work with think Guns N Roses and Bon Jovi is "wicked, kick-ass" music I'll agree with the wicked part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I cannot listen to jazz when I am working. I simply can't concentrate. However, I can listen to classical music. I ususally have the classical station on at a low level, or play classical CDs. I find Bach, Mozart, Couperin, Marais, and various Baroque performances not only relaxing but also help me focus most of the time. When I really have concentrate, I turn off the music. When I get home, I go straight to the jazz collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I work in an enclosed office by myself most of the day, so it's no problem for me. I have KCSM playing all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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