RESEARCH, released this week has revealed which Christmas songs make people the most productive when played in the office – and which ones are the most distracting.
The study by csgoluck.com sourced the 200 biggest songs on Spotify and analysed their beats per miniute to determine which ones will help focus workers and which ones would divert their attention.
Among the most distracting songs were Last Christmas by Ariana Grande and The Happiest Christmas Tree by Nat King Cole. Next was Mele Kalikimaka by Bing Crosby and It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams.
When it comes to the festive favourites which generate the most prodictivity, the best one is Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee, Silver Bells by Bing Crosby and A Holly Jolly Christmas – Brett Eldredge. Surprisingly, singalong classic Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty Macoll is the eighth best for productivity.
Below are the top tens in each category.
10 Most Distracting Christmas Songs
1. Last Christmas – Ariana Grande (206 BPM)
2. The Happiest Christmas Tree – Nat King Cole (205 BPM)
3. Mele Kalikimaka – Bing Crosby (202 BPM)
4. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams (201 BPM)
5. Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande (191 BPM)
6. Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra (186 BPM)
7. Caroling, Caroling – Nat King Cole (185 BPM)
8. Christmas Dream – Perry Como (184 BPM)
9. This Christmas – Christina Aguilera (183 BPM)
10. Please Come Home for Christmas – Eagles (183 BPM)
10 Best Christmas Songs for Productivity
1. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee (67 BPM)
2. Silver Bells – Bing Crosby (70 BPM)
3. A Holly Jolly Christmas – Brett Eldredge (72 BPM)
4. O Christmas Tree – Tony Bennett (74 BPM)
5. Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season – Andy Williams (74 BPM)
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Sam Smith (75 BPM)
7. Frosty The Snowman – Ella Fitzgerald (77 BPM)
8. Fairytale of New York (Feat. Kirsty MacColl) – The Pogues (78 BPM)
9. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole (79 BPM)
10. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) – Elvis Presley (79 BPM)
