Random music?

i dont even know how to intro this subject...
at random times during the day, my mac will start playing different music tracks. even when all of my programs are closed. im not really sure what else to add. i do not recognize the music, and i close all of my programs when it starts.
is this a bug in leopard that i just havent heard of?
any suggestions?

Widgets could definitely be a culprit, especially if they're improperly coded. They can make funky sounds and such....some have caused computers to say bizarre phrases and such. I'd recommend disabling all widgets for now, especially those you've installed. Additionally, are there any other third-party applications or updates that you've installed?

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