Comments on: Why Music Really is a Creativity Killer

By: Mohammad Fauzil Adhim

Mohammad Fauzil Adhim — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:32:39 +0000

A great article. Yes, I fully agree that music is addictive. Once you think you need music in the process of writing, you will dependent until you struggle to stop. Formerly I listened to music to influence my mind when writing, but now not anymore and I feel better.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:11:21 +0000

I think this is a pretty narrow minded view. Why do you think that every minute detail in music is contributing to your creative process. I am a composer/sound designer and work with big clients, I feel that the average listener is ignoring, or simply doesn't hear the intricate design involved in music production. You have free will of your creative process and music should never hinder that. I think this is just a naive list of cliches.

By: vince

vince — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:27:18 +0000

I agree for the most part. I do a lot of listening to music while I work, but sometimes it really can disrupt the flow of thought.

Music also helps me a lot when I draw or paint. It can really help me get something on my canvas and most the time it reflects what I am listening to.

I guess it really depends on what you are doing. I'd develop this idea some more, but I don't want to sound like an idiot.