Viewpoint What music do you listen to during RP?

[Myu]

Like others, what I listen to during RP depends on that roleplay's tone/genre. A lot of the time it's game soundtracks. I can listen to music with lyrics, but they have to match the tone. Does anyone else find themselves imagining scenes/character from a roleplay like it's the opening animation to an anime when a song just fits? Lol.

Interesting things I've noticed:

• If I consistently listen to the same playlist/album during a particular roleplay, eventually that music can instantly snap me into the zone for it. Especially if I was listening to it from the beginning (so it probably matches or influenced that roleplay's tone to begin with).
• Music I listened to a lot when I was younger gets me into a more creative mood when I'm having a creative block. I don't know why this works, I just know that it does. Some brain thing related to nostalgia?

 

[lndigo]

Mostly, I like to listen to instrumental music on low volume. I have a hard time concentrating to music that have lyrics when I write because I just find myself singing along to it. Most recently though, it’s been Genshin OST that creatively inspires me. I love, love, love the music for this game as it gives me calm and whimsical vibes!

 

[TintedAmbition]

Usually either rock or heavy metal but it can vary, here’s my latest crave:

 

[BestHelicopter]

It depends what sort of roleplay it is.
I generally listen to music that fits the vibe (love a good roleplay playlist too!)

For example if it's a wholesome love story, i'd listen to love songs, if it's a gung ho all action type roleplay i'd listen to hard rock music etc

 

[s e v e n]

Obviously, like many others have mentioned here, it depends on what I'm writing, but considering my main genre...I'm a big fan of Peter Gundry compositions

 

[draconicheart]

I like to make playlists for my characters, so I tend to listen to those when I write them. I kind of want to get more into listening to instrumental music when I write though, because sometimes the lyrics distract me ^^"