Playlist for Life release two new animations voiced by David Tennant and Willy Gilder
Playlist for Life has released two new animated films to support people living with dementia, their families and carers create and use personal playlists.
The first animation is voiced by Doctor Who star David Tennant and explains how to make a playlist. The second animation is voiced by former BBC local radio journalist Willy Gilder, who lives with dementia, and is about how to listen to a playlist.
Willy says:
“Personally, music has been really important to me because arts has been a hobby of mine forever. But my brain disease has meant that I lost the ability to paint and draw and listening to music brought this back so I want to credit my very own doctors John, Paul, George and Ringo.
As well as having a passion for 60s pop music, ever since I watched the second episode of Doctor Who, I’ve had a passion for the daleks and the cyber men. So to share a billing with one of the doctors is just amazing.
These animations are important because music is really powerful for people in bringing back memories, bringing back skills and reminding them of good times. Generally, music is very, very good medicine. The more we can convince people about harnessing the power of music in their lives the better.”
Playlist for Life will be releasing more digital resources as they work to broaden the accessibility of what they offer.
Michael Timmons, Executive Director at Playlist for Life, says:
“We are so grateful to David Tennant and Willy Gilder for voicing these fantastic new animations. There are close to 1 million people living with dementia in the UK, there is currently no cure, but music can help. We hope these simple animations can help everyone get started on their personal playlist.
Much like the Tardis, a personal playlist can instantly transport you back in time. It can help you relive some of your happiest memories or simply provide you with a comforting familiarity.”
Find out more and watch the animations here: https://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/doctor-who-star-lends-his-voice-to-new-playlist-for-life-resource/