Buzz·Posted on Jul 17, 2015We Need To Talk About How Classical Music Is Not Background MusicThis also goes for people who use it to sleep.by Nina MohanBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Hey guys. Nina here. I'm a trained singer and general classical music enthusiast. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Now, I know some of you guys are probably familiar with a few classical tunes, and that's great! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But there's one thing we classical music enthusiasts want to clear up. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Guys. Classical music is NOT BACKGROUND MUSIC. View this image on Imgur Classical music SHOULD NOT be used in place of Muzak. Despite what you may think, it does not exist just to be tuned out! I mean, it's great that you're listening to classical music at all, seeing as it's dead. And don't get me wrong, there's definitely relaxing stuff out there. View this video on YouTube youtube.com Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is excellent rainy day music. But there is also some REALLY exciting, fun shit going on! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Instrumental music actually can be compelling. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Give songs with words you don't understand a chance! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Classical musicians and composers are trying really, really hard to engage and entertain you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF So the next time you listen to classical music, try *actually* listening. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF