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.
- [I Want Healing] Songs That Bring a Sense of Calm: Heartwarming Masterpieces of Japanese Music
- A soothing song. A heart-calming tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or feeling down.
- Relaxing BGM. Music that calms the mind.
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- Healing piano music. Calm piano pieces that soothe the mind.
- Songs that heal a tired heart. A collection of timeless tracks that bring peace to the soul.
- Music that lulls you into a comfortable sleep. Songs to listen to when going to bed.
- Soothing music that calms the heart. A beautiful singing voice that helps you relax.
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- Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy.
- [When You Need a Break] A Song for the Weary: Music That Heals the Heart
- Just listening to it purifies the heart... A healing song born in the Showa era.
BGM that heals when you listen. Music that soothes the heart (91–100)
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, whose warm vocals gently embrace listeners.
The title track of his 2015 release “Slow & Easy” was featured as the theme song for Sumitomo Forestry’s “Sakimachi Arai-Minami Sustina Town” commercial.
His cheerful flow and ukulele playing evoke a Hawaiian vibe.
Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics laid over the simple beat.
Let the tropical sound soothe you and enjoy a laid-back holiday.
Symphony No. 40, Movement IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
If you want to heal and rest your tired heart, classical music is indispensable.
Mozart in particular is said to have such a relaxing effect that it’s even effective for prenatal education.
Let’s spend some leisurely time while listening to famous pieces everyone knows.
crystal bowl
Crystal bowls are instruments made from a crystal powder called silica (quartz) sand.
When struck or rubbed, they produce very long, beautiful, and relaxing tones.
They are used as a sound-healing tool and enjoy a quiet popularity.
It is said that listening to them in a relaxed state can make you feel as though your body is being purified.
Mozart
Classical music—especially Mozart—is said to have healing effects, and a therapy called “Mozart therapy,” which involves treating various illnesses by listening to Mozart, is actually practiced both in Japan and abroad.
There’s even alcohol that is fermented while being exposed to Mozart’s music, with the effects highly anticipated.
Forest sounds
The forest sounds centered on wild birds’ calls have an outstanding healing effect, making you feel as if you’re meditating in the woods and even giving you the illusion of being bathed in negative ions.
I hear this recording was made in the forest by the shores of Lake Towada.
I suppose in the old days you could hear birds chirping like this no matter where you were in the country.
The sound of waves
It’s often said that all living things were born from the sea, and doesn’t the sound of waves make you want to keep listening forever? The sound of the waves is like the Earth’s breathing, evoking a world beyond humanity.
If you meditate while listening to it, won’t your mind grow calm, and you may rediscover the wonders of nature.
music box
By listening to the sounds of nature, humans can perceive infrasounds and ultrasounds said to be inaudible to the ear, and these are believed to have a healing effect.
However, since it’s difficult to listen to such natural sounds in the city, a surprising recommendation is to listen to a music box.
There is even a field now known as music box therapy.