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Hear how music has been used to motivate at work and how it affects our emotions.Featured the music of Paul Robeson, Tchaikovsky, Madness, the Proclaimers and ELO.

Music can motivate us at work and can make us feel different emotions. This programme explores how workers in the olden days used singing to help them with their tasks. We find out how different types of music can motivate us to get busy, go to sleep and feel happy. Featured artists include Paul Robeson, Tchaikovsky, Madness, the Proclaimers and ELO.

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15 minutes

Music Played

  • Alan Lomax/Johnny Lee Moore

    Early in the Mornin’

  • Alan Lomax feat. Annie Nicholson

    Waulking Songs

  • Paul Robeson

    The Volga Boatmen

  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

    Flight of the Bumblebee

  • Doris Day

    Lullaby

  • Madness

    Driving in My Car

  • Bobby McFerrin

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy

  • The Proclaimers

    I’m on My Way

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Mr. Blue Sky

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Fiona Wood
Producer Gill Davies
Producer Rachel Duckhouse

Broadcast

  • Tue 26 Apr 2016 03:45

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