[2026] Songs that calm the mind. Music that soothes the soul.
When you’re worn out from work or relationships, don’t you sometimes find yourself wanting to listen to a song that gently calms your mind? Music has a mysterious power to softly embrace our hearts and ease our tension.
In this article, we’ve curated a wide range of relaxing music that transcends eras, genres, and the boundaries between Western and Japanese music.
Gentle melodies, soothing vocals, and comforting sounds.
You’re sure to find a track that perfectly matches how you feel right now.
Please enjoy these calming tunes that quietly accompany your everyday life.
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[2026] Songs That Soothe the Mind: Calming Music (121–130)
EtuprikaHakasé Tarō
Surely you’re familiar with the Japanese artist who has continued to create music that heals people this much, right? The piece Etuprika was also used as the ending theme for the show Jounetsu Tairiku, so many of you have probably heard it.
When you’re worn out from work or drained by relationships, find a place with beautiful stars—mountains or the sea.
Immerse yourself in the sounds amidst nature and let them wash over you.
Magical music that makes you sleepy right away
Healing music has become established as its own genre.
It incorporates elements like high frequencies and fluctuating rhythms, and it’s said that simply listening to it induces alpha waves and helps the brain relax.
If you listen to this kind of music when your mind and body are tired, you might be able to drift off to sleep right away.
Christmas Music Box Medley
It’s said that music boxes produce high-frequency sounds that promote healing, so simply listening to their melodies might help you relax.
The many Christmas songs played on a music box will lull you into a deep sleep—so deep you might not even notice when Santa arrives.
Sleep Music for a Truly Restful Night
Sounds like waves, rivers, and wind seem to have elements that ease human nervous tension.
And these music box-like tones somehow feel relaxing, too.
Even just listening to timbres you personally find pleasant can be soothing, so why not explore various sounds that help you relax and find ways to weave them into your daily life?
[2026] Songs that calm the mind: soothing, peaceful music (131–140)
Dry RetchDonnacha Costello
A gently flowing ambient sound that soothes the heart—this piece by Donnacha Costello.
Its tender tones evoke the sensation of drifting through space, guiding you into deep meditation.
Featured on the 2001 album “Together Is The New Alone,” it received a remastered 20th-anniversary release in November 2021.
Spanning about 10 minutes and 45 seconds, the performance seems to suspend time, unlocking the listener’s emotions in profound stillness.
Perfect for unwinding before bed or relieving stress.
Surrender to the comforting waves of sound and you’ll feel released from the noise of everyday life.
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GREEN APPLE delivers music to listeners across a wide range of genres, from rock to ballads.
Among their many signature songs, a hidden gem is “Zenmai.” Set in a unique world that uses machines and humans as motifs, the story unfolds as it portrays people confronting the anxieties and worries of everyday life, resonating gently alongside the band’s warm, laid-back performance.
The soothing male–female twin vocals by Motoki Omori and former member Ayaka Yamanaka, who handled the drums, tenderly embrace those pent-up emotions and offer comfort.
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It’s a song filled with a warm, enveloping gentleness.
imase’s soft vocals gently remind those of us living busy lives of the importance of taking a breather.
Released in July 2022, it was also featured as the CM song for JT’s “Hitoiki Shukan” series.
imase’s first live-action music video for the track also drew attention.
It’s the perfect song for anyone feeling worn out by the daily rush.
Like looking up at the sky between buildings, why not pause for a moment and take a deep breath? Your heart is sure to feel lighter.