It's International music day! October 1st.

Albus_Scope
Albus_Scope Posts: 11,414 Scope Online Community Coordinator
edited October 1 in Coffee lounge

Music is the light in many people's lives. It inspires, encourages and brings people together. Studies even show that music is good for your health and your brain, providing positive physical, mental and emotional responses when people simply listen to music, as well as when they play or sing it. It's even in nature, so it's not a manmade thing.

International music day has been going for more years than I've been alive, the first day was celebrated way back in 1975, by the International Music Council (IMC.) The intention behind the day was originally to promote musical art among all sectors of society as well as applying the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ideas of peace and friendship among people. So music was being used to help create friendships between nations and not just for dancing to. 😁

You can celebrate this day by throwing on your favorite tunes, just to have on in the background (music is shown to increase concentration, even for those with very noisy brains!) Or maybe make a new playlist, or revisit ones you made year back?

It's also Raccoon Day today, so please enjoy this image of a blind raccoon who gets really anxious and needs music through headphones to calm down. Click to watch the video all about him. ❀️

Image shows a blind raccoon, chilling to some music on his blue walkman.

So, let's create a community playlist to celebrate this lovely day. You're allowed to add three tracks. Who are you going to choose?

Comments

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,914 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I love music! It's such a big part of my life. I play piano and love to sing too, I'd always encourage people to try out an instrument, it's so rewarding.

    Here are my 3 songs:

    1. Carnival - The Cardigans
    2. The Ghost Inside - Broken Bells
    3. Ur Life One Night - Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    Looking forward to seeing other recommendations 😊

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,073 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Me too @Rachel_Scope to both the piano and loving to sing. Especially Karaoke!

    1. Lana Del Rey - West Coast
    2. Kasabian - Bow
    3. Tame Impala - Let It Happen

    In a bit of an indie/alternate mood today 😊

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 2,752 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists
    edited October 1

    Absolutely love a bit of karaoke @Holly_Scope πŸ˜„ Unfortunately I cannot sing to save my life and have no musical instrument ability at allπŸ˜„

    My three songs to add to the community playlist are..

    1 - Breakin Dishes - Rihanna

    2 - Just Dance Lady Gaga

    3 - Your Love Is My Drug - Kesha

    A very 2009 era

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 4,654 Championing
    edited October 4
    • 1. Sit Down - James
    • 2. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
    • 3. Thank You For The Music - ABBA
    • My playlist for this community on International Music Day 2025, the 50th anniversary!
    • πŸ’œ
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 3,165 Championing

    Angel judas priest

    Stare at the sun. Blaze bayley

    Hallowed by thy name

    Iron Maiden

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,414 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Some excellent songs here, thanks folks!

    My 3 would currently be;

    1. Been Caught Stealing - Janes Addiction.

    2. The Magic Number - De La Soul.

    3. Head Like a Hole - Nine Inch Nails.

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 2,665 Championing

    I'm a bit late to the party here πŸ˜… but my current 3 are:

    Tristeza - Astrud Gilberto

    Cherish - Kool and the Gang

    All over the World - ELO

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