I just put in some Devlab. Yes, I'd like more background music than anything else. Vocals would be too distracting. Mainly something calm and relaxing for myself, honestly. I get extremely nervous when I am in front of people, something calm would help me keep my cool. I do care about the audience and what they may prefer, but I'm going for a good grade, not the audiences approval. Thanks for the suggestion about Judgement, now that I've listened to it more throughly, I can't help but agree with you.

Song number 12 from Devlab.

Shit... DO DJ SHADOW!

or...

SQUAREPUSHER!

actually, personally, i would go with something classical. or that little piano tune in american pyscho.

or something classical.

Jesu - Dead Eyes

I think I'm going with Jesu. Yes, it may be a little heavy for some people's taste, but the song goes real well with the slide transitions. It has the right mood I'm looking for too. Thank you very much for the suggestion.

lol@fullgore I respect your taste but probably wouldnt work out

Another idea for you is Aphex Twin - ambient works Vol 1 or 2. Also William Orbit - Pieces in a modern style, which is basically classical songs done with synths etc and no it isnt tacky its actually pretty beautifull stuff.