Computer vs Stereo Listening Phenomena?

[Frau_Blucher]

Has anybody noticed themselves reacting differently to a song or album on their computer versus on a home system or car, especially a new song or one you haven't heard in a long time? It seems sometimes that music that I discounted or regarded lightly while listening at the computer takes on a whole new dimension after a more relaxed listen in the car.

I wonder if at the computer, the music usually has my whole attention and maybe my brain is looking for that immediately pleasing hook or fix. In the car or stereo, maybe my brain isn't so needy and soaks it in differently, even with different environmental inputs

Does this make any sense? Anyone else notice this? Reminds me to allow more time for some music to sink in. An old example for would be Television and more recently The Walkmen.

[phillyidol]

You totally make sense.When I'm in my car, I'm in a different world. I relax and turn up the music. I burn cd's because if I'm driving, I can't waste any time with the crap on the radio. So when I do hear a good song, I can enjoy it. I have a weird rule a

[fritzb]

I agree with what's been said, but in my case I do my most critical listening on my computer. I don't even have any speakers hooked up to my computer, so it's all with high quality headphones.

[Grayson]

If you messing about with music whilst driving you deserve what you get. Also your attention should and usually is taken up by driving so music is secondary for the driver but much more important for the passengers. I just moved so don't have my home ster

[Frau_Blucher]

[quote]Originally posted by fritzb
[br]I agree with what's been said, but in my case I do my most critical listening on my computer.