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.

Playlist

BGM that soothes you when you listen. Music that calms the mind.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Like the windS.E.N.S.		A gentle melody for a weary heart
2	Theme Song of ‘The Era of the Heart’Wong WingTsan		Wong Wing-Tsan's NHK program theme song
3	Path of the WindHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s natural and warm Studio Ghibli film music
4	ALWAYS Sunset on Third Street (Opening Title)Satō Naoki		Heartwarming film music that evokes the nostalgia of the Showa era
5	Silk RoadKitaro		A masterpiece of the Silk Road TV theme song
6	Fubuki ~ Asuka’s Theme ~Ōshima Michiru		Soothing music from the theme song of the NHK morning drama
7	Good DoctorTokuda Masahiro		Main theme song of Good Doctor
8	sunflowerHakasé Tarō		A piece by Taro Hakase. Bright and warmly toned.
9	Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s clear, translucent-sounding violin piece
10	Marconi UnionWeightless		A scientifically designed ambient music piece that soothes the heart
11	Gayatri MantraDeva Premal		Meditation music that heals the heart, Deva’s masterpiece
12	Live PeacefullyMeditation Relax Club		Heart-soothing music specialized for meditation, enveloped in silence
13	ElectraAirstream		Chillout music ideal for yoga meditation
14	UntitledJupiter Grains		Comforting music perfect for meditation and yoga
15	Name of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe		The Appeal and Impact of the Theme Song from Spirited Away
16	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		Bach’s chorales bring peace to the heart
17	A Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s piano piece from Kiki’s Delivery Service
18	An Afternoon of Memoriesizumi makura		A woman's heart-song of accepting a farewell and facing forward
19	A Whole New World (from “Aladdin”)Alan Menken		Aladdin’s signature ballad
20	ultramarineAyase		YOASOBI’s cheer song expresses the passion of believing in dreams
21	Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko		A warm song that nostalgically recalls youthful memories
22	On the journey: “Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections”Uematsu Nobuo		Piano tracks from FF7 are perfect for work BGM
23	weightlessMarconi Union		Special healing music for stress relief
24	weightless (zero gravity)Marconi Union		Sleep improvement with scientifically proven healing music
25	Bach MedleyYohan Zebasuchian Bakkha		The Bach goodnight medley calms my mind
26	Theme From Love StoryFuransisu Rei		A graceful love classic for piano and strings
27	energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi		The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart.
28	An Encounter in ParisFuransisu Rei		Francis Lai’s elegant romantic film music
29	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A warm message song that invites you to reflect on your true self
30	To my gentle youNornis		A ballad by Nornis. Its transparent harmonies gently stay close to the heart.
31	Family photoYoshida Yamada		A warm-bond soundtrack woven from family photos
32	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical song by Aimer sung at a nighttime ball
33	VisionaryESNO		A soothing electronica piece by ESNO
34	Canon in D (Pachelbel)Kuruto Rēderu & Myunhen Puroarute Kangengakudan		Sophisticated, luxurious music for adults
35	Romeo and JulietNīno Rōta		A bittersweet love song between a man and a woman that deeply resonates with the heart.
36	Place to BeUehara Hiromi		A jazz piano piece depicting Japan after the earthquake disaster
37	RELAXING MUSIC FOR CHILL OUT AND DE STRESS calming and soothing, relaxation peaceful soul music		Achieve sleep and healing with binaural beats
38	Anpanman music box		Anpanman music box music for putting a baby to sleep
39	Healing Music 1 ~Nature Sounds for Deep Sleep and Relaxation~		Brainwaves shift to alpha waves with the sound of a singing bowl
40	Famous J-POP Medley [Music Box]		Healing effect with music box sounds of classic J-POP songs
41	Sleep Music That Guarantees You’ll Fall Asleep Within 2 Minutes		Relax with sleep music
42	sleep music		Sleep-inducing music for when you're tired
43	Twenty Two FourteenAlum Leaf		Representative works that soothe the soul with ambient music
44	on [µ-ziq remix]Aphex Twin		Aphex Twin ambient track remix
45	1/1（from 「Ambient 1: Music for Airports」）Brian Eno		A masterpiece of ambient music aiming to provide healing at the airport
46	Richter: Dream 13 (minus even)Clarice Jensen, Ben Russell, Yuki Numata Resnick, Max Richter		A gentle orchestral resonance, a soothing piece that heals the weariness of the night.
47	Space Ambient MusicCryo Chamber		Relax with cosmic ambient music
48	Return to InnocenceEnigma		Fusion of Gregorian chant and modern electro
49	Orinoco FlowEnya		Introducing Enya’s soothing masterpieces
50	Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie		Satie’s Gymnopédies is a masterpiece that heals the heart.
51	V.A.IN YA MELLOW TONE		A soothing Jazzy Hip-Hop album
52	Distant LightLibera		A song that soothes the heart with a translucent, clear singing voice
53	A day by atmosphere supremeNujabes		Nujabes’s jazz-hip-hop fusion track
54	It’s All For YouPueblo Vista & Stream_error		A cool-and-warm track with synths and drums
55	Fjögur píanóSigur Rós		Icelandic post-rock band
56	Rainbow Dome Musick Full AlbumSteve Hillage		Steve Hillage's healing music
57	Chill OutThe KLF		The KLF’s soothing chillout album
58	Melody of Lovesugiyama kouichi		Koichi Sugiyama’s delicate melodies heal people
59	Gather the Windhappiiendo		A healing masterpiece by Happy End
60	AliensKirinji		A richly colored masterpiece with a clear, airy feel
61	Ghibli Piano MedleyJiburi		My heart is soothed by piano performances of Ghibli songs.
62	the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato		Humbert Humbert’s signature work, a moving song that gently accompanies the heart
63	My sunHanbaato Hanbaato		Humbert Humbert healing song
64	A Little Night MusicWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		Mozart’s masterpieces, calming music for the heart
65	Brahms’ Lullaby [Music Box]Yohanesu Buraamusu		Brahms’ Lullaby Music Box Version for Babies
66	CanonYohan Pakkeheruberu		The Effects of Pachelbel’s Canon
67	Adeline by the SeasideRichādo Kureidāman		Richard Clayderman’s famous song
68	A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s Kiki’s Delivery Service soundtrack
69	Sleep with water’s negative ions [sleep music]Yoshida Rei		Relax your mind with the sound of water—perfect for falling asleep
70	serenityHirohashi Makiko		Makiko Hirohashi, a leading figure in healing music
71	In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's Acoustic Live
72	NightmareSugiyama Kiyotaka		A soothing new song by Kiyotaka Sugiyama has been released
73	Shall we travel?kuuki koudan		Theme song for a journey that heals the heart
74	Music Box MedleyYonezu Kenshi		Music box medley of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs
75	Princess Mononoke (Music Box Ver.)Mera Yoshikazu		Lulling to sleep with a Princess Mononoke music box
76	EtuprikaHakasé Tarō		Listening to healing music in nature
77	Christmas Music Box Medley		Relax with the high-frequency tones of a music box
78	Sleep Music for a Truly Restful Night		Relaxation effects with natural sounds
79	Black Orpheus		Sophisticated easy listening that helps you focus
80	Magical music that makes you sleepy right away		Relaxation and Sleep with Healing Music
81	Dry RetchDonnacha Costello		Donnacha Costello's ambient meditation track
82	AirstreamElektra		Sophisticated music that helps you relax
83	hanabiJOBUTSU PROJECT		Healing experience with religious music and ethnic instruments
84	But you know, sometimesimase		imase's songs gently heal a tired heart
85	Sei He KiJONASAN GŌRUDOMAN		Fall asleep comfortably with healing music
86	Air on the G StringYohan Zebasuchian Bakkha		Air on the G String by Bach
87	Sleep-dedicated music that guarantees falling asleep within 90 seconds [Sleep Music]rirakkusu kenkyūka		You can sleep well with sleep music
88	Prayer SongBGM maker		A mystical healing track by a BGM creator
89	Fix YouColdplay		Healing UK rock: Coldplay’s classic song
90	WatermarkEnya		Enya's music that is effective for relaxation
91	Air on G StringJ.S.Bach		Drift into a comfortable sleep with soothing sounds
92	River Flows in YouYIRUMA		A gentle piano piece soothes the heart
93	AquaSakamoto Ryuichi		A beautiful, warm song filled with love for one’s daughter
94	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A summer song that heals with Dai Hirai's voice
95	crystal bowl		Crystal bowls are “silica (= quartz) san…
96	Mozart		Classical music—especially Mozart—...
97	Forest sounds		The sounds of the forest, centered on wild bird calls, also have a healing effect...
98	The sound of waves		People often say that all living things were born from the sea…
99	music box		By listening to the sounds of nature, even things inaudible to the ear...
100	Frequency 432 Hz		Popular music such as rock and jazz...
101	BGM that induces deep sleep		This audio is intended for taking a nap of about an hour or so...
102	sound of a waterfall		Among the sounds of nature, waterfalls seem to be some of the most powerful…