Exploring Moments of Solitude With David Beckham

Music plays an important role in David’s life, and Bowers & Wilkins is there to ensure that he experiences the high levels of performance and style he expects, wherever he is and whatever he is doing.

Listening rituals

What does David listen to? Well, his introduction to music came from his father and grandad. He distinctly remembers his father’s listening routines – his big headphones and classic record selections – most notably the Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald. And now, whenever he hears these records, it transports him back to those treasured memories. “Music has always played an important role in my life. I think it’s the same for everybody, it can take you back to somewhere, a specific time or place,” he tells us.

But while he was raised on the likes of the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, David Bowie, and others, his musical tastes today are more eclectic, influenced by the setting he finds himself in.

“Wherever I am in the world, it affects what I listen to. Say I'm in the countryside, I’ll actually listen to country music – or I'll go to Ella Fitzgerald or Nina Simone.” David’s playlist list goes on: When in LA, it’s Kendrick Lamar; in New York, it’s Jay-Z or Biggie; in London, it’s Loyle Carner. 

And, although there’s a geographical pattern to his listening habits, who he’s with also inspires his tastes. Taylor Swift on the school run with his daughter and, of course, Spice Girls while on tour with his wife Victoria back in the day. 

Moments of solitude 

When listening alone, David chooses the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless headphones to immerse himself. The Px8 offer David an unrivalled combination of outstanding performance, premium design, and exceptional fit and comfort. Px8's proprietary noise cancellation technology ensures outstanding performance with no impact on musicality, allowing David to shut out the world and find rare moments of solitude. 

As you can imagine, moments of solitude can be rare so when he finds moments to relax and enjoy his favourite music, he needs a headphone with the sound, style and quality he can depend on. “For me, performance and design are equally important. I need my headphones to look as good as they sound,” David tells us.

But what exactly does a moment of solitude look like for David? They come in many forms and usually involve his headphones. “It’s always important to find time for yourself. My headphones provide me with a rare moment of calm; a moment to relax,” he explains. 

Whether on the way to a game or enjoying some time to himself, listening to music has always prepared him for some of his life’s most significant performances – and helped him unwind afterwards. 

Nowadays, these moments look a little bit different, but they’re still as important as ever. Travelling around the world or spending time at home with the family, music is a constant source of enjoyment for him.