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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Tom Brady says 'music is a great thing' for him, details some top choices

By Mike Reiss

Tom Brady
Tom Brady says music helps him get in the right zone to stay focused.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady embraced a question about meditation and "centering himself" on Tuesday, saying that music often helps him. 

"It can be challenging; obviously my mind races a lot. There are a lot of things that I'm thinking about," Brady said. "For me, I've learned the car ride home is a great time -- 30 minutes of time -- where I can listen to music and find a good space for me to be in for the day; whether that's driving into work in the morning -- or I can think about things I need to do, I want to do. And leaving practice, after you've expended a lot of energy, to find a good balance to deal with things at home. 

"Music is a great thing for me. That's probably what I do most. And then I try to, at night, make sure I get a little quiet time before I go to bed." 

When asked which artists he turns to when trying to get his mind in the right place, Brady said, "It just depends what I want to kind of get up for." 

Then he listed five options:
  • 1. Jay-Z
  • 2. Coldplay
  • 3. U2
  • 4. Pearl Jam
  • 5. Kendrick Lamar

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When Brady takes the field for home games at Gillette Stadium, Jay-Z's "Public Service Announcement" is played. 

In August, Brady talked about attending a Coldplay concert at Gillette, and in 2004 Brady took an advocacy trip to Africa organized by DATA (debt AIDS trade Africa), the organization founded by U2's Bono

As for why the music is important to him getting centered, he said, "I obviously don't like having things boil over on me, so I know where I need to be emotionally sometimes. If you're not really in a place of balance, everything affects you, whether you're too high or too low. 

"For me, I'm pretty even-keeled most of the time. I know how to kind of rev myself up when I need to for games. I know how to bring myself down after games to find a good level so I can deal with other parts of my life. I think that's just something that's always a work in progress. That's something I'm always trying to figure out." 

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  • PJINFLAPJINFLA Posts: 662
    Oy Vey!

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  • RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,622
    edited January 2018
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  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,624
    What does Tom Brady & Pearl Jam have in common?
    The whole world will be different soon... - EV
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  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Man, do we really need to have a picture of that dingleberry on the Porch?
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  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,624
    ed243421 said:
    What does Tom Brady & Pearl Jam have in common?
    They both crush Montana!!! 
    The whole world will be different soon... - EV
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  • whoyouare72whoyouare72 Chicago IL Posts: 2,067
    Cheater!
  • JH6056JH6056 Posts: 2,427
    I've met Brady a few times and he is one of the most obnoxious, cocky jerks I've ever encountered, and I've encountered some jerks!  His musical choices don't really mean much to me beyond illustrating how much someone can like a band and not have even a clue about what that band or their music is actually about... or maybe Brady just doesn't care what the music is about?  Either way, yuck.
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    Fuck Tom Brady

    Go Eagles!!!
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,586
    ed243421 said:
    ed243421 said:
    What does Tom Brady & Pearl Jam have in common?
    They both crush Montana!!! 
    What's that?  The bird?  For you?
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • nalyd61nalyd61 Boston Posts: 698
    edited January 2018
    say what you want but he's a winner who likes Pearl Jam.........
    I'm not a Pats guy but I get a kick out of all the haters
    Post edited by nalyd61 on
  • mwplummwplum Posts: 1,501
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
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  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,624
    ed243421 said:
    ed243421 said:
    What does Tom Brady & Pearl Jam have in common?
    They both crush Montana!!! 
    What's that?  The bird?  For you?
    The whole world will be different soon... - EV
    RED ROCKS 6-19-95
    AUGUSTA 9-26-96
    MANSFIELD 9-15-98
    BOSTON 9-29-04
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    MANSFIELD 6-30-08
    EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
    BOSTON 5-17-10
    EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
    PJ20 9-3-11
    PJ20 9-4-11
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  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,624
    edited January 2018
    :)
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,586
    ed243421 said:
    ed243421 said:
    ed243421 said:
    What does Tom Brady & Pearl Jam have in common?
    They both crush Montana!!! 
    What's that?  The bird?  For you?
    Snappy comeback


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  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,624
     =) 
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  • JH6056 said:
    I've met Brady a few times and he is one of the most obnoxious, cocky jerks I've ever encountered, and I've encountered some jerks!  His musical choices don't really mean much to me beyond illustrating how much someone can like a band and not have even a clue about what that band or their music is actually about... or maybe Brady just doesn't care what the music is about?  Either way, yuck.
    sure you have
  • mwplum said:
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
    Unlike the cheating accusations, this one actually holds water.  May be his only known flaw.
  • RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,201
    edited January 2018
    mwplum said:
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
    Unlike the cheating accusations, this one actually holds water.  May be his only known flaw.
    “Accusations”? That’s fucking hilarious, is O.J. being a murderer an “accusation” too? I give the Patriots a ton of credit, greatest dynasty in NFL history, but that shit was proven. Twice. 
    Post edited by RiotZact on
  • RiotZact said:
    mwplum said:
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
    Unlike the cheating accusations, this one actually holds water.  May be his only known flaw.
    “Accusations”? That’s fucking hilarious, is O.J. being a murderer an “accusation” too? I give the Patriots a ton of credit, greatest dynasty in NFL history, but that shit was proven. Twice. 
    eh...not really proven, but let's not quibble here; not the place.  Plus, I agree with you, let's not take the shine off of their impending Super Bowl win.  Good point.
  • Now it makes sense as to why I hear Pearl Jam over the PA during time outs at Gillette Stadium.
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  • edited January 2018
    RiotZact said:
    mwplum said:
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
    Unlike the cheating accusations, this one actually holds water.  May be his only known flaw.
    “Accusations”? That’s fucking hilarious, is O.J. being a murderer an “accusation” too? I give the Patriots a ton of credit, greatest dynasty in NFL history, but that shit was proven. Twice. 
    These are my favorite responses. Hey did you know that it was actually totally legal for teams to tape other teams, just not in certain areas?
    Yup, their issue was just being in the wrong spot. If you do some research that is undoubtedly what you'll find, if you leave your own bias out. 
    Oh and hey, did you know the season of "deflategate" the panthers and vikings were also caught manipulating balls on their own sideline and skated with just a fine. Funny how that all worked out. 
    Listen I get it. I hated Jordan as a kid because all he did was win, but this notion that the Pats are cheaters in a game full of cheating is LOL funny. 
    looking to hear of the earth
  • dankinddankind I am not your foot. Posts: 20,827
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • JH6056JH6056 Posts: 2,427
    JH6056 said:
    I've met Brady a few times and he is one of the most obnoxious, cocky jerks I've ever encountered, and I've encountered some jerks!  His musical choices don't really mean much to me beyond illustrating how much someone can like a band and not have even a clue about what that band or their music is actually about... or maybe Brady just doesn't care what the music is about?  Either way, yuck.
    sure you have
    What, you think it's that inconceivable that anyone here has met someone like him, and more than once?  Um, ok... doubt away.  You're a loyalist and that's your perogative. 
  • RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,201
    RiotZact said:
    mwplum said:
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
    Unlike the cheating accusations, this one actually holds water.  May be his only known flaw.
    “Accusations”? That’s fucking hilarious, is O.J. being a murderer an “accusation” too? I give the Patriots a ton of credit, greatest dynasty in NFL history, but that shit was proven. Twice. 
    These are my favorite responses. Hey did you know that it was actually totally legal for teams to tape other teams, just not in certain areas?
    Yup, their issue was just being in the wrong spot. If you do some research that is undoubtedly what you'll find, if you leave your own bias out. 
    Oh and hey, did you know the season of "deflategate" the panthers and vikings were also caught manipulating balls on their own sideline and skated with just a fine. Funny how that all worked out. 
    Listen I get it. I hated Jordan as a kid because all he did was win, but this notion that the Pats are cheaters in a game full of cheating is LOL funny. 
    When did I say they were the only ones that cheat? I was laughing at the “accusations” quote. I’m a Packers fan and Rodgers talked on TV once about over inflating footballs, rubbed me the wrong way and I’ll admit it was clearly a form of cheating. 
  • greatwoods98greatwoods98 Boston Posts: 85
    Stick around after the sept 4th show on Tuesday night and head down to Gillette to watch banner 6 go up on Thursday night hopefully
    new england vs everyone
    go pats

    maybe Pearl Jam can play NFL opening night too
    While their in town


  • RiotZact said:
    RiotZact said:
    mwplum said:
    The fact that he lists Coldplay above Pearl Jam is enough to continue disliking him.
    Unlike the cheating accusations, this one actually holds water.  May be his only known flaw.
    “Accusations”? That’s fucking hilarious, is O.J. being a murderer an “accusation” too? I give the Patriots a ton of credit, greatest dynasty in NFL history, but that shit was proven. Twice. 
    These are my favorite responses. Hey did you know that it was actually totally legal for teams to tape other teams, just not in certain areas?
    Yup, their issue was just being in the wrong spot. If you do some research that is undoubtedly what you'll find, if you leave your own bias out. 
    Oh and hey, did you know the season of "deflategate" the panthers and vikings were also caught manipulating balls on their own sideline and skated with just a fine. Funny how that all worked out. 
    Listen I get it. I hated Jordan as a kid because all he did was win, but this notion that the Pats are cheaters in a game full of cheating is LOL funny. 
    When did I say they were the only ones that cheat? I was laughing at the “accusations” quote. I’m a Packers fan and Rodgers talked on TV once about over inflating footballs, rubbed me the wrong way and I’ll admit it was clearly a form of cheating. 
    No one has proven deflate gate actually happened 
    looking to hear of the earth
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    Tom Brady wears Uggs... 

    And thinks Cold Play is better than Pearl Jam...

    Go Eagles!


  • Why does that not surprise me that he likes Pearl Jam?! Add PJ fan to his GOAT HOF plaque.
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