I like to listen to music while I'm cooking. I change up often,  but I'll list my current top 5. What's yours?

1.  Jason Isbell, specifically his newest album Nashville sound
2.  John Moreland
3.  Mandolin orange (heading to Indy for concert on Tuesday)
4. Lindsay Lou and the flatbellys
5. The black Lillies

The list is vast. As long as I can appreciate it, it's welcome.

I'm currently listening to jets take off at SeaTac. 

I spent my formative years as a cellist playing in orchestras, so I probably have a little different list than most (it is also the reason Bent and I never listen to music while traveling in the same car!):

1.  Beethoven
2.  Tchaikovsky
3.  Brahms
4.  Mendelsohn
5.  Grieg

Yes, yes, very heavy on the Germanic-Nordic guys, but those French and Italians can be soooooo emotive

I realize that you are a generation behind me...usually at least I have seen the name, maybe never heard their music, but know the name of the group.  I have never heard or seen any of those 5!

I realize that you are a generation behind me...usually at least I have seen the name, maybe never heard their music, but know the name of the group.  I have never heard or seen any of those 5!

Other than possibly Jason isbell,  most people my age probably wouldn't either. I don't like pop music at all, and tend to go for the slower lyrical based stuff. I mentioned on pelletheads one time that I'm known as "dj mortuary" by family and friends. No one wants me running the speaker.

I am a classic country music guy when I am running the pit.  You give me some Willie and Waylon and all that stuff from the 70's and early 80's and I am happy!

Waylon Jennings
Hank Williams Jr
Conway Twitty
George jones
Johnny Cash
Merle Haggard
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Randy Travis
Steve Earle
Travis Tritt

What quadman said

I spent my formative years as a cellist playing in orchestras, so I probably have a little different list than most (it is also the reason Bent and I never listen to music while traveling in the same car!):

1.  Beethoven
2.  Tchaikovsky
3.  Brahms
4.  Mendelsohn
5.  Grieg

Yes, yes, very heavy on the Germanic-Nordic guys, but those French and Italians can be soooooo emotive

Very interesting.  I used to go to the Fort Wayne philharmonic with the neighbors as a kid. Haven't been in years, but it is a cool experience. They do more modern shows these days to try to attract younger audiences by playing movie themes, songs from video games, etc. It's not my favorite music, but it's hard not to appreciate what those musicians do.

I checked out the fw philharmonic site. Looks like some great events coming up.
http://fwphil.org/

I like the upcoming Fort Wayne Phil schedule, really my kind of classical programs (except for the Bach, I have never been drawn to Bach).  I had season tickets for the LA Phil for years in the mid-80's to early 90's.  Then Esa-Pekka Salonen became director and I was done.   Way too much modern and contemporary classical music.  It was almost like he had a 6th sense -- "hey, Kristin hates Shostakovich , so every program is going to have one symphony by him, maybe two."

I must also say I like Quadman's choices.  I know, a classical cellist who likes country music, strange combo. Do love The Highwaymen.

Ahhh, Bach....

Rader Bach

You old school country fans should check out Jason isbell if you haven't. I've been going to his shows for years,  but he's kind of blowing up these days. I saw him open for Willie Nelson, but he's selling plenty tickets on his own now. His comeback from alcoholism is an uplifting story as well. He was about as low as it gets at one point.

https://youtu.be/N1HqfDQezy0

PUNK ROCK!!!!!!!!

I don't listen to anything when cooking.

When Chillin', eyes only opening to refill a wine glass, I'll listen to individual pieces like–
1.  Fauré—Pavane, OP. 50
2.  Debussy—Claire de Lune
3.  Saint-Saëns—Carnival of the Animals, XIII, The Swan
4.  Tchaikovsky—String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: II. Andante cantabile
5.  Ravel—Pavane For a Dead Princess

When drivin' I'll choose something like–
1.  Bee Gees
2.  ABBA
3.  Rita Coolidge
4.  The Eagles
5.  Leo Sayer

I had a music teacher who made me play The Swan as practice.  You had to be able to demonstrate/master all positions because of the range.  It is a beautiful piece when played by a good cellist.   With me, I think it was renamed The Goose.