Mister Shine Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Presumably we all paint here, but we also all presumably don't just stare at models for hours with no distractions: So what do you have on in the background while you paint? I used to throw on TV, but found it a bit too distracting, so lately I've taken to playing some Parov Stelar. The right amount of beat to keep me painting steady, but not so much as to get me up and dancing. Usually. [ame] [/ame] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyPath Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I tend to do all of my painting in my bedroom (better light for it than the rooms downstairs) and tend to stick a dvd on in the background, that way I get something to stop the tedium when I'm working on long winded models and have something to watch whilst waiting for paint/ink to dry. I used to play music, but ended up singing and dancing along to it far to much to paint tidily, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetid Strumpet Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm partial to Agatha Christie Audio books, and the T.V. Series, as well as the Castle and Pushing Daisies Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I usually have inane, mindless shows on in the background. SyFy stuff usually fits the bill for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper00 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Audiobooks are my favorite too. Mostly science fiction/fantasy/murder mysteries. It is nice to have something that keeps my mind engaged without having to look up all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklemonkey Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Have been painting and listening to music all day. Sneaker pimps Flunk Supreme beings of Leisure to name a few of the days choices. Mostly though it's CSi as background painting material for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Lot's of CSI for me too.. don't need to watch the screen much as it's largely talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I personally listen to the best in paints Tom Wait's shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambrius Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Oddly, perhaps, I listen to the Tron: Legacy soundtrack. Like, over and over. It started as my background noise for writing and modeling Warhammer 40K, and just became the standard. I have also had The Planets by Gustav Holst and the soundtrack to Gladiator playing at times. Basically just grand symphonic style awesomeness that facilitates emotional and mental stimulation with as few distracting lyrics as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shae-Konnit Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I listen to a wide range of music from electronic trance to thrash metal, but the group a probably listen to most often when I'm painting is Royksopp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I listen to a wide range of music from electronic trance to thrash metal, but the group a probably listen to most often when I'm painting is Royksopp. Agreed Royksopp is good painting music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geckilian Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Either a variety of music or the Penny Arcade dnd podcasts. If I feel like having movement, I rewatch The Gamers: Dorkness Rising over and over and over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmortis Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I'm a podcast addict. Aethervox, league of extraordinary geeks, flagons and dragons really what ever catches my attention at the moment. If anyone hasn't given the guys at the Aetherbox a listen please do, it's a great show with tons of great info. Edited October 8, 2011 by Xmortis I can't type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiZombie Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I usually put on Pandora radio. Type in "Stars" and let the tunes roles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadSlinger Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I tend to try and match the music to the project. So, for example if I`m painting something cowboy like I`ll listen to The good, the bad & the ugly soundtrack or Bon Jovi, if its undead maybe The Misfits. It helps get me in the right frame of mind. Then again I often feel like I want to move onto the next project which has me listening to something faster in an effort to speed up my painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurmwood Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Usually King Crimson or Porcupine Tree. Sometimes Patriots Football Weekly's podcast or a Malifaux podcast (e.g. Aethervox, sometimes Gamer's Lounge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetiger Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm a podcast junky and ussually listen to Gamers lounge or Aethervox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crunchysock Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I listen to a lot of different music but lately I've been revisiting my old northern soul and funk stuff. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbVl6nCmQ9o[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQTgo1PPE-M[/ame] [ame] [/ame] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feygorr Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I usually have the TV on in the background, either the sports or music channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike3838 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Generally I'm either listening to a podcast (usually Aethervox or sometimes Infinite Monkey Cage) or watching tv/DVDs (right now I'm working my way through Dexter, awesome show) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Norton Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I usually listen to various podcasts, in particular those that relate to the subject I am painting. Aethervox, Gamers Lounge, SeanHammer, to name a few favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soseito Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Myself, I play some music on my laptop next to me while painting. I usually listen to lordi, ramstein, tatu, Hanzel Und Gretyl, disturbed, genitoturers, and some good old fashion industrial techno. That or I work in complete silence and enjoy the sound of silence. Especially when heather is sleeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Oh, I'll also listen to my gf watching Netflix when she's over. She likes watching me paint, so long as there's Xena to also watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sometimes it's a classic rock radio station on iTunes, but most often it's Frank Zappa (who I have a large musical library of) or Jeff Wayne's musical version of "War of the Worlds" (I cannot recommend this enough.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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