Recommended easy listening. Relaxing, soothing background music.

Over the distant wavesBirī Vuōn

Far Across the Sea (Billy Vaughn)

A classic of easy listening with a gentle melody that flows pleasantly.

Recorded in 1957, this piece showcases the essence of Billy Vaughn’s orchestra, highlighted by an elegant arrangement for soprano saxophone and strings.

In 1958 it reached No.

5 on the U.S.

Billboard chart and went on to top the charts in Germany and Canada.

It also became very popular in Japan, where Yukari Ito released a Japanese-language cover.

The rich sound woven by the beautiful wind melodies and resonant strings will soothe your heart as background music for relaxation or a break at work.

It’s the perfect track for sinking into a romantic mood or for a quiet night.

Theme From Love StoryFuransisu Rei

Theme From Love Story

The graceful tones woven by a beautiful piano melody and strings seem to spin a quiet love story.

The masterpiece that brought Francis Lai the 1971 Academy Award for Best Original Score and the Golden Globe for Best Original Score was included on the album “Love Story,” which reached No.

2 on the Billboard album chart.

With Andy Williams’s vocals adding even more brilliance, the song topped the Billboard Easy Listening chart.

It’s a perfect track for background music during work or study, and for relaxing moments when you want to calm your mind.

Mr. LonelyFurusawa Iwao

Iwao Furusawa “Mr. Lonely 2020” — JET STREAM Theme Song

A masterful performance woven from deep resonance and graceful melody—Takashi Furusawa’s violin resounds in the heart.

This piece has been used as the opening theme of the long-running program “JET STREAM” since April 2017, and its collaboration with the Berlin Philharmonic Virtuosi has produced a sound of refined elegance.

Included on the album “Violon d’amour,” it draws out a new allure in the fusion of classical and pop.

Beloved as a symbol of a radio show that delivers dreamlike moments to late-night listeners, it is the perfect track for a calm evening or a quiet moment of reflection.

With delicate tone colors and rich expressiveness, it is recommended as soothing background music that gently accompanies the heart.

At the End of SorrowRēmon Rufebūru

At the End of Sorrow — Raymond Lefevre — La maison est en ruine — Raymond Lefevre

It’s an exceptionally fine piece—so good that it wouldn’t be out of place hanging in an art museum.

As the title suggests, I think it turns sorrow into music, but from the latter half it develops dramatically, processing that sorrow and evoking hope for tomorrow.

I highly recommend this track.

Around the World in 80 DaysVictor Young Orchestra (Vikutā Yangu)

Victor Young film 'Around the World in 80 Days' Around the world

The sound world woven by the grand orchestral melodies is filled with a charm that feels like an invitation to journey around the globe.

Under the masterful baton of Victor Young, this work—beautifully balancing adventure and romance—was composed as the main theme for a film released in 1956 and earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Its elegant, expansive melodic line musically portrays the cultures and landscapes of various countries, painting vivid scenes in the listener’s mind.

It’s a recommended track for a gentle change of pace—perfect for a refreshing break during work or as a relaxing companion to leisurely reading.

CountryKeith Jarrett

Keith Jarrett – 04. Country – (My Song – 1978)

Speaking of Keith Jarrett, he’s a world-renowned jazz pianist, and I always find his piano instrumentals soothing.

There’s a quartet performance with Jan Garbarek on saxophone, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums, and it’s one of my favorite tracks among his works—easily in my top one or two.

Canon in D (Pachelbel)Kuruto Rēderu & Myunhen Puroarute Kangengakudan

Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Pachelbel's Canon -

It truly has the aura of refined, high-class music.

Easy listening is often thought of as quiet music, but its famous signature pieces are all full of character and musically excellent.

While it’s music geared toward adults, it’s also recommended for anyone who wants to take things slow and linger in the moment.