Songs to listen to when you’re feeling anxious that will calm your mind. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
When you feel rushed, it’s not easy to control your emotions even if you tell yourself to calm down, is it?
At times like that, why not listen to the songs I’m recommending today?
I’m sure you’ll find tracks that ease your anxiety and help you feel more at ease.
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Songs to calm you when you’re anxious: Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (91–100)
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito, who often creates songs that evoke warmth, released “Utautai no Ballad” as his 15th single in 1997.
It’s a long-loved masterpiece that has been covered by many musicians.
Beyond being soothed by Saito’s gentle vocals, the calm, tender ballad truly seeps into the heart.
The straightforward, love-filled lyrics can wash away all your fatigue and heal both body and soul.
It’s an absolute recommendation for a personal go-to song to soothe yourself.
You Are the InspirationMakihara Noriyuki
My heart gently unravels with the calm resonance of the sound.
This work by Noriyuki Makihara is included on the album “Buppu Label 15th Anniversary ‘Showcase!’,” released in February 2025.
It carries the message, “Simply living honestly and earnestly can be a help to someone,” and combined with Makihara’s warm, delicate vocals, it truly touches the heart.
Try listening to it during a quiet moment while thinking of someone dear to you.
Someone Like YouAdele
When you want to relax, don’t you find yourself preferring a solid, resonant voice over a piercing one? The voice of the British singer-songwriter Adele has a rich, low resonance—like a cello or double bass—that makes it very soothing to listen to.
Among her songs, a particular recommendation is “Someone Like You.” It tells the story of a heartbroken woman who hears that her ex is getting married and says, “I’ll find someone like you.” It’s a track carried solely by piano and Adele’s voice.
Close To YouCarpenters
I’m sure many people discovered this song because Fujii Kaze covered it.
This is the timeless classic “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by The Carpenters.
They gave the world countless hits like “Top of the World” and “Yesterday Once More,” but among them, the one that’s especially soothing to listen to is “Close to You.” After the light, lively piano intro, Karen’s calm, rich voice flows into your ears.
That gentle voice will surely soothe even a troubled heart.
A good timeEVISBEATS
This is a track by EVISBEATS, a beatmaker from Nara Prefecture.
It’s included on his second album, “Hitosu ni Naru Toki,” released in 2012.
The song carries a message about cherishing the present moment.
Its relaxed tempo has a soothing effect.
