When I need to get into “the zone” while coding, nothing does the trick better than some uptempo instrumental rock music. It’s inherit ability to motivate is undeniable, and I find it goes a long way towards enhancing creativity as well.
My current drug of choice is a Russian band named Mooncake (how can you not just love that?). I’ve been rocking their latest album this week and I must say it provides the perfect mid-day boost. They play great rock music, but not in the bland/gritty sense. They’re epic but not over the top. They’re catchy but not cheesy. They’re…well, you get the point.
My favorite track by them is “Short Stories of Methuselah Tree” (it pretty much dominates), but the rest of the album holds it own just fine. They’re definitely worth checking out.
Always coming strong with the great music. Since reading this post, I have not been able to do any development without listening to Mooncake. On top of that, I am finding myself coding better.
Jonathan.