Same thing happened to me sezjm! I had about 4 CDs picked out - ones that I really liked - DH put one on and I listened to it for a while (Play by Moby I think - was trying to be upbeat!) but then the noise just got to me!

I think the only time I was a bit snappish is when I realised it was annoying me and I said 'TURN THE MUSIC OFF!'

if anything it took my focus away from what I was doing as opposed to giving me something to focus in IYKWIM.

Everyone is different though!