Recommended easy listening. Relaxing, soothing background music.

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.

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.

Chopin “Farewell Etude”Fujiko Hemming

Fuzjko Hemming ~ Chopin “Farewell Étude”

I both imagine and actually remember this song being played at school dismissal time and when public facilities were closing.

After the intro, the development into the chorus is dramatically striking, and that’s where it becomes a classical masterpiece that transcends the easy-listening genre.

ebb tideFuranku Chakkusufīrudo

Ebb Tide Frank Chacksfield

This piece is another one that really makes you feel it’s easy listening.

However, it’s often the case that songs that seem that way at first glance are actually composed by famous composers.

This track is a classic example—it’s well-known, but listeners simply don’t realize it due to a lack of knowledge.

Place to BeUehara Hiromi

Hiromi Uehara – Place to Be

This also falls under the jazz category, but it’s a piano instrumental.

The melody conveys both the strength of Japan’s recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake and uniquely Japanese values like wabi-sabi.

It’s a moving piece, yet because of its jazzy tone, it’s also a song I often listen to when I want to relax.

Adeline by the SeasideRichādo Kureidāman

Ballade pour Adeline / Richard Clayderman [with sheet music] Piano Cover / Tried playing / CANACANA

The debut piece by French pianist Richard Clayderman.

Released in 1976, this famous piano work became a massive hit, selling 22 million records across 38 countries.

Composed as a gift for composer Paul de Senneville’s daughter, its gentle, soothing melody resonates deeply with listeners.

Many people may recognize it from television programs and commercials where it’s often used as background music.

Its beautiful tune, evoking a quiet morning or a seaside breeze, is perfect for relaxing and escaping the bustle of everyday life.

Why not spend a healing moment wrapped in the pleasant tones of the piano?