Hi there Sue in Georgia, welcome. I'm with you, music is a great distraction from pain. Reminiscing back to the 40s and '50s and remembering your father must be very special.

A brain vacation, as I call it, allows for such a pleasant escape. I use Amazon's Alexa and listen to all kinds of music. Going back through different genres and associating memories is a nice trip. Have you ever been so much in your brain about pain that you don't even hear lyrics to a song? I have. Practicing mindfulness helps me stay in the present. I've gotten better at focusing on the song and listening to the words.

Meditation music is great for calming symptoms. Do you use music for distraction only during the day, or at night as well? Have you ever considered practicing meditation?