Ask HN: Music while coding?

Biosphere, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Piana, Kobol

Pink Floyd, Megaherz, Eisbrecher.

I would think that instrumental is a bit more conducive rather than music with lyrics which could be distracting. Yes? No?

It depends on my mood and the day. Sometimes I need silence to focus. Other times I want driving hard rock to get my blood pumping. Sometimes I like traditional Irish fiddling and ballads. Other times pop-rock or folk. Really it varies as much as my general music listening does. As long as I know the music well enough, it will fade into the background -- lyrics or no. So it all depends on mood.

I don't like to listen to music while coding because I'm not smart enough to think of two things at once.

But when I'm done, I'll pop in some Bone Thugs & Harmony.