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I'm not sure "enjoyable" is the right variable here. Definitely for creative work you want music that won't attract your attention, but that doesn't have to mea

I'm not sure "enjoyable" is the right variable here. Definitely for creative work you want music that won't attract your attention, but that doesn't have to mean unenjoyable. It could be repetitive (like say a Philip Glass composition, which many people would still find enjoyable), or for some people it could be something you've heard enough to memorize and can predict perfectly.

bobbiechen 6y ago
>for some people it could be something you've heard enough to memorize and can predict perfectly. Totally agree with this. For me there's a particular recording of an instrumental concert (Casiopea vs T-Square, if you're curious) that is incredibly enjoyable if I'm paying attention, but I have it basically memorized at this point. Listening to it helps me get into a working rhythm, and then I'll blink and realize I was deeply focused for over an hour (based on the point in the recording when I actively notice it again).