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I enjoy listening to music while playing chess as well. I like the background noise at a reasonable volume.
This is good to listen to http://www.ramatalks.com/meditation-music/zazen.html/
I listen to classical music while playing, specially violin songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rxl5KsPjs
I'm a curious being... How many of there are you that share in the same pleasures of listening to music while playing chess stritctly? It helps relax me and keeps me focused, anyone else out there that share the same unique experience? :)