Feedback: The Soundtrack of Success

"I don't consider myself to be a classical music aficionado, but I love the way that this concerto's complex orchestral movements overlap and combine in harmony. I often listen to pop music these days and think 'Why?' I listen to the Brandenburg Concerto and think 'How?' Being creative (I'm a Web site graphic designer), I find Bach inspiring. Most of the time whilst I'm working, I plug the headphones into my laptop, fire up iTunes, and let rip the seven and a half hours of classical music on my playlist. Vivaldi and Wagner are great for helping me crank up the speed to meet deadlines, but Bach helps me relax my mind for more cerebral work." -- Nigel Gordijk, Common Sense Design, Brighton, England

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down"

"Working as a consultant facilitating cultural change in the field of healthcare, I often experience resistance and constraints when implementing programming. This is a great song to listen to while driving to meet with a client and knowing that I will need to present information and discuss issues they may realize but do not want to hear. I like to turn the volume up as I get closer to my destination and visualize how the conversation will flow. The song helps me harden my resolve to the 'sticking point' while keeping me authentic and client focused." -- Andrew Rich, Diligent, Chicago

Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger"

"When times are tough or a deadline is approaching, I depend on 'Eye of the Tiger' for an emotional lift or injection of adrenaline. Everything about the song is inspiring. It makes me have a 'get the job done' attitude." -- David Wachtendonk, Murder Mystery Maniacs, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Queen, "We Are the Champions"

Walter Snoddy

Pachelbel, "Canon and Gigue in D Major"

Bill McGrath

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