It would seem most people like to listen to music, and I do as well. When manipulating the images thenselves, music can be verbal; it doesn't distract me. If I'm trying to come up with names, or do anything with words... then I need to switch to instrumentals only.

If I were working really hard on a map, most noise wouldn't bother me. But I must be sitting down somewhere, and if I am using my tablet I need sufficient room to rest it. Still, I prefer isolation.