Recommended easy listening. Relaxing, soothing background music.

ClairPāshī Feisu

PERCY FAITH – Clair (Kurea)

This Percy Faith is a famous American composer.

Since this track includes female vocals, I think it’s relatively easy to listen to.

The voice starts out restrained, but the chorus becomes grand and is sure to be uplifting.

It’s a recommended easy-listening piece.

Pearl of the Aegean SeaPōru Mōria

Pearl of the Aegean Sea / Paul Mauriat Penelope / Paul Mauriat

As a leading figure in easy listening, I think this is the first name we Japanese people think of.

For easy listening, the song’s development is quite dramatic, making you curious about the next melody.

It’s also a classic among classics, so if you love music, you simply can’t miss it.

Harlem NocturneSam Taylor (Samu Teirā)

Sam Taylor – Harlem Nocturne – Sam Taylor

It’s a song with a distinctive intro that features a rich, jazz-like saxophone tone.

The artist is a famous tenor saxophonist, and I assumed the genre was jazz, but it turns out to be easy listening.

It really drove home for me just how broad the category is.

Air on G StringJ.S.Bach

Bach “Air on the G String”

The melody of this piece is also very famous, and if you go about your daily life, I’m sure you’ve definitely heard it somewhere.

I get the impression it’s often played at event ceremonies and the like.

Since this piece is a true classic among classics, let’s remember both its title and the music.

Do You Know The Way To San JoseBurt Bacharach

Do You Know The Way To San Jose

This is a gem of a song by Burt Bacharach, distinguished by its gentle, soul-soothing melody and sophisticated harmonies.

The lyrics, which portray a young man returning to his hometown after his dreams have fallen apart, stand in striking contrast to the buoyant rhythm, creating a deeply resonant impression.

Released in April 1968 as a track on the album “Dionne Warwick in Valley of the Dolls,” it became a worldwide hit through Dionne Warwick’s vocals.

The song was also featured in Chrysler Dodge car commercials and in the music program at Disney California Adventure.

It’s a perfect piece to enjoy with a calm heart during a quick refresh between work or study, or as soothing background music when you’re feeling emotionally tired.

Around The WorldFilm Studio Orchestra

Around the World in 80 Days

The elegant melody woven by the grand orchestral arrangement was used as a film’s ending theme and stands as a signature work by Victor Young, who won the 1956 Academy Award for Best Original Score.

The performance by the Film Studio Orchestra beautifully balances the dignity of classical music with the accessibility of pop, and its graceful resonance lingers in the heart.

Originally gaining worldwide attention as the main theme for the film Around the World in 80 Days, the piece was later covered by a variety of artists, including Bing Crosby and the Ramsey Lewis Trio.

It’s a soothing track that’s perfect for a refreshing break during work or study, or for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy music at an unhurried pace.

Memories of the AlhambraFrancisco Tárrega

Recuerdos de la Alhambra (guitar masterpiece) by Tárrega — Pepe Romero — Recuerdos de la Alhambra (F. Tárrega)

This is a masterpiece whose delicate, beautiful guitar tone pierces the heart.

The mesmerizing melody created by its breathtaking tremolo technique proved the boundless possibilities of the classical guitar.

Composed by Francisco Tárrega in 1896, the piece expresses in music the deep inspiration he received from the Alhambra Palace in Granada.

It was featured on the soundtrack of the film The Killing Fields and used as background music in Korean dramas, capturing the hearts of even more listeners.

It’s a highly recommended piece when you want to immerse yourself in music with a calm mind or soothe your heart.

Surrender yourself to the melody that flows like the murmur of a fountain, and you will be enveloped in quiet serenity.