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The Vonage Dev Discussion: Music

Liz Acosta on February 17, 2026

Hey developers! We want to hear from you for a series we’re calling the Dev Discussion. What is the Dev Discussion? We want it to be a space where...
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Ben Halpern
  1. I've gotten into the habit of listening to certain random long-running youtube videos in the background. That's what I currently have on.
  2. Definitely. I have an "intense work" playlist, but only pull it out when needded.
  3. When the mood strikes.
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Liz Acosta

Curious about what's on the "intense work" playlist!

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Ben Halpern

I like movie soundtracks in this context, like "into the spider-verse" as one, just some familiar melodies I've heard a lot of times before.

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Liz Acosta

I used to listen to film soundtracks when writing fiction as a kid, but I never thought about listening to them to do work. I'm gonna have to try that now.

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mortylen

When I really need to think, especially when I’m at a stage where I need a clear head and quiet, I work in complete silence. Any kind of noise just gets in the way.
But when I’m doing simpler designs or small code changes, I like to put something on in my headphones. And there are no limits there, anything from film scores to old rock to black metal 🤘

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Liz Acosta

🤘🤘🤘

Any favorite black metal tracks right now?

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mortylen

Behemoth's song "Bartzabel" just finished playing 😈

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AJ Kerrigan

1) Carpe Diem, Moonman was in my ears so much of 2025, still going strong
2) For sure, avoid lyrics when the poor brain is running too hot
3) Yes, then put tunes on for a walk break

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Liz Acosta

AJ, it always makes me so happy to see you here <3 We should schedule a Zoom catch up!

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AJ Kerrigan

Good call! Time to check calendars and such :). I'm not especially active here, but always glad to see one of your posts pop up :D

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Liz Acosta

Can't go wrong with Aphex Twin <3

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Michael Crump Vonage Developers

1) AC/DC - Back in Black
2) Absolutely!
3) Yep! Especially if I need to do some deep thinking.

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Daniela Facchinetti Vonage Developers

1) The Bay - Metronomy
2) 100%
3) Yes! When I am writing, I need complete silence