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Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by Procrastes » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 5:25 AM UTC

I switch back and forth between brain.fm and mynoise.net. They both work great for different moods and levels of fatigue or distraction. Some days brain.fm is all that gets me working.

I don't pay any attention to their claims. The music works as stimulating, non distracting music without becomming monotonous.

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by epaga » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 5:29 AM UTC

Just to chime in that it works great for me. Was skeptical at first and assumed it was just a placebo effect.

If so...then I’m fine with that too. It helps me fall asleep on the sleep mode and it helps me focus on the focus mode.

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by visarga » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 6:09 AM UTC

I find listening to the 'music with repetitive structures' of Philip Glass very focusing and motivational.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ySGfGr7JsU

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by q-base » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 6:14 AM UTC

kentf wrote: post #7

I bought their lifetime subscription when it first came out, and it's wonderful. I would recommend, I listen to it nearly daily. Here are more detailed thoughts: https://medium.com/@kentf/nootropic-review-brain-fm-addddeee...

+1 I am in the exact same boat. Very glad that I bought their lifetime subscription. It absolutely works for me. And I do not really care if they made it by hand or AI or accident - it serves the purpose I want it to.

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by superasn » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 6:20 AM UTC

I too got a lifetime sub from HN but my response is meh. I haven't used it in almost a year now.

I find Youtube more effective (I've found my sweet spot near 150BPM trance which gets me into the zone rather quickly if nobody interrupts me). Also I think the problem is while repetitive music works great with programming you have to find different music for each day.

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by superasn » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 6:52 AM UTC

truth_seeker wrote: post #27

Ever heard of Glossolalia? It's a very effective technique. It helps to empty your unconscious mind and repressions. Glossolalia :- https://www.osho.com/meditate/more-meditations/meditation-of... No-mind meditation :- http://www.oshomeditations.com/no-mind-therapy/ It's a simple method which has tremendous benefits. If used regularly it brings permanent transformation gradually. Lately, many apps are coming with musi…

Wow Glossolalia technique sounds very interesting. I'll try it tonight. Any pro tips for a complete beginner?

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by puranjay » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 6:55 AM UTC

I subscribed. Like it. But stopped using it.

I find Nujabes "homework edits" on YouTube far better for focus and productivity.

A few links to get you started:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYMicbSf98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Tpkwph4rM&t=1830s

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by puranjay » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 6:56 AM UTC

visarga wrote: post #33

I find listening to the 'music with repetitive structures' of Philip Glass very focusing and motivational. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ySGfGr7JsU

You should try out Nujabes. His jazz-hip-hop combination works great for focus

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by kristofferR » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 7:24 AM UTC

superasn wrote: post #35

I too got a lifetime sub from HN but my response is meh. I haven't used it in almost a year now. I find Youtube more effective (I've found my sweet spot near 150BPM trance which gets me into the zone rather quickly if nobody interrupts me). Also I think the problem is while repetitive music works great with programming you have to find different music for each day.

> I've found my sweet spot near 150BPM trance which gets me into the zone rather quickly if nobody interrupts me. Also I think the problem is while repetitive music works great with programming you have to find different music for each day.

Just use web radio, that way you don't have to spend time finding/managing new music.

https://DI.fm is a totally awesome alternative, they have a channel for every electronic genre you can think of. Just music, no talking or jingles.

I usually listen to their Goa-Psy Trance channel while working, it's around your BPM: https://www.di.fm/goapsy

Re: Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation and sleep

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Post by Void_ » Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 7:25 AM UTC

If you're looking for Trance music to write code to, try these podcasts on iTunes:

- Markus Shulz Presents Global DJ Broadcast - Above and Beyond: Group Therapy

There are many more, these two are my favorites.