As a person who has to write things and be in front of a computer for immense spans of time against my will for a financial pittance, I've had to adapt to things that humanity shouldn't have to adapt to.

Eventually, music and even voice becomes too grating to listen. You begin to search for something, somehow that helps pass the time and allows you to exist, and not exist at the same time. More than anything, continue to allow you to do what you need to do. Perhaps i might be transported to a calm place in the past that might feel more at home.

I had explored mallsoft for a long time that combined vapowave with ambient that really had some interesting vibes.

While consuming that genre, I found this wonderful thing that i didn't know i was thirsting for, which is muzak.

The channel below is a treasure trove of old muzak peserved by a fellow furry, Fardemark (one of us!) in all of its scratchy analog glory on vintage equipment. This music rings from the 60s 70s and 80s as background music on elevators, lobbies and supermarkets and really transports you back to mundane. Yet, it is somehow notable and impactful as a memory you could have had; from time you didn't even experience.

Worth checking out and a listen (in the background, of course.) I like it for production work.

https://youtube.com/@Fardemark