I think the background to one's listening may also have an impact.
When I lived in the city I played music much more than I do now.
Now I'm fortunate to live in the country surrounded by trees, and my office is part of the house. This morning is fine and warm, I have all doors and windows open, and the air is full of birdsong. 15 minutes ago I took this picture from my office window:

I'm not playing music because that would involve closing doors and windows (out of respect for my neighbours) and, in a sense, shutting out the world. Or playing through headphones (and, even more, shutting myself off.)
That's kind of what I mean about music
enhancing life (rather than being a background to it.) I don't think that's either right or wrong - and is very likely a minority view - it just fits with
this life (such as it is

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