Connecting with music

[xochitl]

i for one find it impossible to listen to anything in any meaningful way if sitting in front of a computer.  the thing i tend to do in this case is browse spotify or my music player for new, unfamiliar things, and see if they're something i'd like to devote any real attention to later.

the most productive listening probably happens during work [hours of repetitive manual labor requiring muscle memory but little actual thinking so i can really concentrate on the music]

the most enjoyable and 'moving' though happens on long walks or in bed.  at work i tend to listen mostly analytically but when i get home i can relax and let the composer take me anywhere.