It’s not often that I don’t have background music playing while I’m reading. Sometimes random noises can really throw off my concentration, so providing my own white noise helps to really eliminate any distractions. I tend to stick with instrumental (primarily piano) but I’ll occasionally mix it up when I’m feeling like something new. When it’s especially noisy, I’ll pair some instrumental music with www.rainymood.com. Nothing sets my soul more at ease than some calming music and the sound of raindrops on the window.
Artists/Bands
I’m a big fan of the Spotify feature where you can listen to Artist Radio. Sometimes when I find a new artist that I really enjoy, I’ll listen to the artist radio which plays similar music so I can find even more artists to fall in love with. These are some of the artists I listen to regularly that I’m constantly returning to:
Ludovico Einaudi
Bombazine Black
Balmorhea
This Will Destroy You
Explosions in the Sky
Soundtracks
Atonement
Jane Eyre
Pride and Prejudice
Me Before You
Far From the Madding Crowd
Spotify Playlists
Spotify has the most amazing playlists and some of these pre-made listens are perfect as is.
Melancholy Instrumental
Calm Vibes
Indie Folk for Focus
Calm Before the Storm
Mellow Beats
What do you love listening to while you read?
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
I can’t read with any type of music or TV going on, its completely distracting to me! I’m actually ok with dogs barking and birds chirping, but music pulls me out of the story. Go figure!
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Bonnie
I know plenty of people like that! I actually used to be like that. I used to have to read with earplugs to be able to completely focus once I didn’t live alone. lol
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Dani
I haven’t listened to Calm Before the Storm, but you better believe I’m gonna!
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Bonnie
I’ve definitely got a theme going so it’s similar to the others but still a good one!
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Gabby
I love Ludovico Einaudi! His stuff makes great background music
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Bonnie
Seriously, he makes some gorgeous sound.
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