World Music Day - 21st June
As we celebrate World Music Day, we are taking a moment to appreciate the diverse musical tastes in the BM office. From the electronic beats of Daft Punk to the Britpop anthems of Oasis, our preferences are as varied as our personalities.
Music has a special way of influencing our mood and overall well-being. It can boost our productivity, with upbeat tunes helping us stay on track. When deadlines are tight and stress levels are high, music becomes our go-to stress reliever. Gentle, soothing melodies can calm our minds, while familiar songs from our favourite artists provide a comforting sense of security.
Sharing music recommendations and discovering new artists together helps us bond and get to know each other better. Music connects us, breaking down professional barriers and creating a friendlier, more harmonious workplace.
We asked the team about some of their favourite music:
Vicky
First Song: The Frog Chorus – Paul McCartney
First Album Given: Bad – Michael Jackson
First Album Bought: The Innocents – Erasure
First Gig: Madonna – Blonde Ambition Tour
Last Song: Moderat – Finder
Last Album: Sampha – Lahai
Last Gig: Foo Fighters – Taylor Hawkins Tribute
Favourite Song: Born Slippy – Underworld
Favourite Album: Massive Attack – Protection
Favourite Gig: Foo Fighters – Taylor Hawkins Tribute
Dan
First Song: Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
First Album: Born in the USA – Bruce Springsteen
First Gig: Simple Minds at Roundhay Park
Last Song: Swallowing Static – The Blinders
Last Album: 66 – Paul Weller
Last Gig: Willie J Healey – Hull Library
Favourite Song: There Is A Light On That Never Goes Out – The Smiths
Favourite Album: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses
Favourite Gig: The Strokes – Hull City Hall
Lauren
First Song: I genuinely don’t remember ever buying/owning a single? (my memory of being young is next to non-existent though )
First Album Given: Now 42
First Album Bought: No Doubt (The Singles 1992–2003)
First Gig: Busted with support from McFly (2004)
Last Song: Fontaines DC, I love you
Last Album: Sleep Token, Take Me Back to Eden
Last Gig: Foo Fighters (last night – 20th June) at London Stadium
Favourite Song: Massive Attack, Unfinished Sympathy
Favourite Album: Fleetwood Mac, Tango in The Night
Favourite Gig: My Chemical Romance (Milton Keynes, 2022)
Danica
First Song: Spice Girls – Wannabe
First Album: Spice Girls – Spice
First Gig: Spice Girls – The Spiceworld Tour 1997
Last Song: Split Screen – Kings of Leon
Last Album: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Last Gig: Kings of Leon – Walls Tour 2017
Favourite Ever Song: One More Time / Aerodynamic – Daft Punk
Favourite Album: Alive – Daft Punk
Favourite Gig: Kings of Leon – Walls Tour 2017
Ben
First Song: Lose Yourself – Eminem
First Album: Enema of the State – Blink 182
First Gig: Blue at KC Stadium
Last Song: Spit It Out – KAYTRANADA Feat. Rochelle Jordan
Last Album: New Lords – Mindforce
Last Gig: Willie J Healy at Hull Central Library
Favourite Ever Song: September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Favourite Album: Madvillainy – Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib)
Favourite Gig: Kendrick Lamar at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Toni
First Song: From the Floorboards Up – Paul Weller
First Album: Studio 150 – Paul Weller
First Gig: Take That at Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Last Song: Timeless – DMA’s
Last Album: Blossoms – Cool Like You
Last Gig: Liam Gallagher – 30 Years of Definitely Maybe at Manchester Co-Op Live
Favourite Song: Rockin Chair – Oasis
Favourite Album: Definitely Maybe – Oasis
Favourite Gig: Liam Gallagher at Hull City Hall very closely followed by Jamie T – Leeds O2 Academy, please don’t make me pick!
Kerry
First Song: Planet Earth – Duran Duran
First Album: Duran Duran – Duran Duran
First Gig: Simple Minds – Leeds -1989
Last Song: Flowers – Miley Cyrus
Last Album: Future Past – Duran Duran
Last Gig: The Wedding Present – Welly Club – May 2023
Favourite Song: Don’t Leave Me This Way – The Communards
Favourite Album: Purple Rain – Prince and the Revolution
Favourite Gig: Prince – Leeds – May 2014
