Helmy Haja Mydin, the co-founder of Asthma Malaysia, puts together a Gen.T Spotify playlist of songs that helps him stay focused and get into the zone
Life can get hectic for Helmy Haja Mydin. On a daily basis, the Gen.T honouree balances between being a respiratory physician at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and raising awareness about asthma as the co-founder of Asthma Malaysia. He also regularly shares his medical insights on radio, television and newspaper. With so many things going on, staying focused on the task at hand is his constant priority. That’s where music comes in.
“Music, to me, is like a teleportation device for our emotions. It impacts how I feel and respond to a situation,” he says. “I do listen to music on my headphones just before a meeting or presentation. If I'm already pumped up, I tend to listen to mellow songs. If I'm feeling meh, I will opt for more upbeat tunes. Either way, music helps to set me in the right mood to focus on what needs to be done.”
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Listen to Helmy Haja Mydin’s Focus playlist here
Mayonaise (Remastered) by The Smashing Pumpkins
"The recording of this very melodic piece had some unexpected sounds from the cheap guitar that was used by the band, but somehow it added to the song's allure. It's a subtle reminder that imperfection may not be that bad after all."
Moaning Lisa Smile by Wolf Alice
"A song about Lisa Simpson from animated TV series The Simpsons that you never knew existed. I love the opening riff."