Sitting still while listening to music?

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Is it normal to sit completely still while listening to music? Almost everyone I know has to dance around, bob their head, or tap their hands or something, but whenever I listen to music I just sit there and stare off into space with a blank face (unless the song is funny). Even if it's a really intense heavy metal or techno song, I just sit there like a brick. I think it might be because I get really into the song and feel like I can't pay full attention to it any other way, but I feel like I look weird doing it.

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  • dom180
    11 years ago

    It depends on the type of music, for me. If it's something without a strong beat or simple rhythm; like a deep, rich soundscape; I usually don't move, but if it has a strong beat or it's very energetic sometimes I can hardly help but tap my feet or fingers or nod my head or mouth some words. I even tap my feet and fingers to music in my head sometimes. I think it's normal to stay still, I just can't stay still to everything :P I think it's just a different way of appreciating music.

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    • disthing
      11 years ago

      Same here.

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  • Sketcher18
    11 years ago

    You're so different from me.

    I find it hard to keep still as I listen to music.
    When I do, I like to run/dance around for hours
    until I get too tired. My feet are usually sore by then.

    But, no. It's not weird at all.
    We all have our little quirks and differences.
    Sometimes, I wish I was like you!

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    I do this sometimes. Other times I'm full out head-bobbin, feet-stompin, finger-tappin, body-shaking goodness!

    Some music just makes you(and by "you" I really mean "me") want to move :)

    Oh yeah, and arm-flailing. How could I forget arm-flailing...

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    • howaminotmyself
      11 years ago

      Watch out with the arm-flailing, I don't want an elbow in the eye. :P

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  • GuessWho
    11 years ago

    Yes. You can't fully appreciate good music if you don't sit back and relax.

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    • Johnnytherat
      11 years ago

      you two are officially NOT NORMAL! now get off this website you freaks. And never return! Muhuhuhahahaha

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I'm the same exact way, I could never jump around and thrash about while listening to music, it just feels unnatural and awkward to me. I sit still and just zone out while listening to tunes.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    It is very normal to sit completely still while listening to music.

    I only like music that you can't dance to.

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    Sometimes I'll listen to specific types of music to do just that. Calm, peaceful music that helps me meditate is very relaxing.

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  • Johnnytherat
    11 years ago

    that is probably the strangest thing i have ever read. ^_-

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  • ibreathelectric
    10 years ago

    Depends on the song, yo.

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  • Light-fingered
    11 years ago

    I sit totally still when I'm listening to metal or rock, usually, but I just can't help moving when I'm listening to classical or something without a pronounced beat.

    It's interesting to see peoples' preferences. I know someone who moves more if they don't like the way it's played, regardless of the music, and not at all if they do like it.

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  • ApocalypseClue
    11 years ago

    Vibration makes waves of sound and sometimes becomes music.

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  • kingofcarrotflowers
    11 years ago

    I usually lay down and listen to music but I have to move my fingers or toes to the song

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  • redoctober
    11 years ago

    I do the same, but I will sing along though..

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