Originally posted by Cockpuncher:

The best option is to play with no music or with very quiet music. Listening to sound cues like howling wolves or laughing goblins can save your life.

If you don't mind dying by listening to the music - listen whatever you like ;).

well ones i got hit by a goblin with a spear that had one star left me with 1 hp i freakd out cause how lucky i was back then XD