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Re:Ask HN: What has your work taught you that other people d... by bonestamp2 on Tuesday January 14, 2020 @03:35PM (#22048988)
The closest feeling I've found in programming is when I listen to film scores and a crescendo or mood in the music lines up perfectly with some great success in development, like that score was written for that moment in time and you feel a magical cathartic release that is both elevated and extended by the music.

It's amazing, but it's also a bit distracting. Thankfully, as you're coming down off that high the music often comes down too, and it guides your emotions back into a calm flow, ready to build up for the next release.

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Re:Ask HN: What has your work taught you that other people d... by anbotero on Tuesday January 14, 2020 @04:42PM (#22049539)
Yes! I think it becomes distracting if you listen too much of the same genre, and if you mix awesome songs similar to the feelings you describe but with different genres, those moments can become more frequent.

I sometimes write code at the rhythm of those songs, and it’s amazing for my productivity.

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