What's wrong with my music listening skills?

Question

I have perfect pitch and my friends like to play games in music classes and play notes on the piano for me to identify. I'm very good at this.

However, if a crowd of people surround us during the game (to watch), my mind goes completely blank. It seems as if I'm not there and the notes sounds as if they are being played in a dream or from somewhere far away.

The other side to it is I'm very good at analyzing orchestra music in my mind. For this, it does not matter if there is a crowd of people around. I can always name the keys, modulations, etc. simply by listening.

Why are my listening skills so weird? :(

Answer 1

just try to stay calm and relax

Answer 2

I have perfect pitch too, and my children are trained in it.  Your problem is stress and distractions, that's all.  Relax and enjoy your times.

Answer 3

It sounds like you are starting to panic when there's a crowd.