BGM that soothes you when you listen. Music that calms the mind.
When you feel like you need healing, what do you do?
Some people go out to places rich in nature, spend time with animals, watch their favorite movies—there are many ways, depending on the person.
In this article, I’d like to introduce soothing music as one such option.
I’ve gathered gentle pieces that calm the mind and help heal both body and soul when you listen to them.
Play them when you go to sleep, use them as background music for meditation—listen at whatever time you prefer, and be sure to give yourself some healing.
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A Little Night MusicWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The creator of this masterpiece, whose gentle and graceful melody sinks into the heart, is the genius composer Mozart.
Evoking a nocturnal scene with a serene atmosphere, this work harmoniously blends light, approachable themes and was completed in Vienna in August 1787.
Consisting of four movements—from the bright and festive first movement, to the second that exudes the quiet of night, the dance-like third, and the lively fourth—it gently envelops the listener.
It is also used as the departure melody at Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station, making it a familiar tune in everyday life.
It’s a perfect piece when you want to enhance concentration or calm the mind.
Brahms’ Lullaby [Music Box]Yohanesu Buraamusu
![Brahms' Lullaby [Music Box]Yohanesu Buraamusu](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/st7XSSAG1mo/sddefault.jpg)
This is a music box version of Brahms’ Lullaby for babies.
The background sound of crickets chirping gives it a nighttime feel and is calming.
It might be worth trying when a little baby is crying at night and can’t sleep.
As you listen, you’ll surely start to get drowsy.
CanonYohan Pakkeheruberu
Pachelbel’s Canon, a piece of classical music that nearly everyone knows and loves, is said to have a chord progression used in many famous songs.
Listening to it is said to promote alpha waves and even be good for prenatal education.
What’s more, this music apparently works not only on humans but also on pets.
These days, there are even places that play music to sake and wine, which is amazing.
Adeline by the SeasideRichādo Kureidāman
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?
A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe
A signature work by Joe Hisaishi that brilliantly captures the world of the film Kiki’s Delivery Service through music.
Its refreshing, friendly melodies vividly evoke images of a seaside town.
This piece is included in the album Studio Ghibli Soundtrack Box, released in September 2004.
It’s great to listen to while recalling scenes from the movie, but it also works well for relaxation or as background music for work.
Wrapped in a gentle atmosphere, it’s sure to help you enjoy a comfortable, soothing time.
Sleep with water’s negative ions [sleep music]Yoshida Rei
![Sleep with water’s negative ions [sleep music]Yoshida Rei](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UVQCNjSGqJs/hqdefault.jpg)
This piece invites you into a healing world woven from the sounds of water.
The natural tones resonate pleasantly, guiding listeners into a deep state of relaxation.
With a gentle atmosphere that evokes the soothing effect of negative ions, it creates an optimal environment for sleep.
Showcasing Rei Yoshida’s delicate sensibilities, this work is perfect for easing a tired mind after busy days.
Recommended for those who struggle to fall asleep or want to relieve stress.
On a quiet night, listen while lying in bed, and you’ll likely drift into a comfortable slumber.
serenityHirohashi Makiko
When it comes to Japanese healing music composers, this is the person: Makiko Hirohashi.
She belongs to the Biosic Environmental Music Laboratory and has produced many works of this kind of healing music.
She is a leading figure in the easy-listening piano genre.