[Highly Relaxing Songs] Recommended Classics for Stress Relief & Fatigue Recovery, Calming Tracks
There are all kinds of music that can help you relax.
Of course, there’s music specifically made for healing, but even songs with vocals—if they’re slow-tempo or have a warm feel—can be relaxing too.
They say the most effective for relaxation is sound at around 40 decibels or less—about the level of a library.
The songs introduced here are ones that blend in gently and keep you company even at low volume.
Regardless of genre, these are mostly laid-back tracks with a soft atmosphere, so feel free to use them when you want to rest, ease tension, or as background music for sleep.
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[Songs with Excellent Relaxation Effects] Recommended Masterpieces for Stress Relief & Fatigue Recovery, Calming Tracks (11–20)
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.
Someone Like YouAdele
When you want to relax, don’t you find yourself preferring a solid, resonant voice over a piercing one? The voice of the British singer-songwriter Adele has a rich, low resonance—like a cello or double bass—that makes it very soothing to listen to.
Among her songs, a particular recommendation is “Someone Like You.” It tells the story of a heartbroken woman who hears that her ex is getting married and says, “I’ll find someone like you.” It’s a track carried solely by piano and Adele’s voice.
Close To YouCarpenters
I’m sure many people discovered this song because Fujii Kaze covered it.
This is the timeless classic “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by The Carpenters.
They gave the world countless hits like “Top of the World” and “Yesterday Once More,” but among them, the one that’s especially soothing to listen to is “Close to You.” After the light, lively piano intro, Karen’s calm, rich voice flows into your ears.
That gentle voice will surely soothe even a troubled heart.
Through the nightKimishima Oozora
Ozora Kimishima is a musician born in 1995.
One listen and you’ll be immersed in his world, shaped by a gentle falsetto and a collage-like assemblage of inorganic sounds.
“Yoru wo Nukete” is included on Kimishima’s debut EP, Afternoon Reflections.
Fittingly for a long-awaited debut from an artist who has created a substantial body of home-recorded music over the years, the track distills sounds that only Kimishima could conceive into a single song.
In live performances, he often sings while accompanying himself on classical guitar, and his exceptional technique—perhaps surprisingly—owes in part to practicing the rapid picking characteristic of metal, one of his musical roots.
The Imperial MarchKurikōdā Karutetto
That instrument we were all familiar with in elementary and middle school—the recorder.
As adults, we hardly ever hear its sound anymore, right? There’s a group where professional musicians casually play that charmingly unstable recorder: the Kuricorder Quartet.
What really drew attention was their cover of the Imperial March, Darth Vader’s theme from Star Wars.
That once-majestic piece has been transformed into a delightfully laid-back and cute tune.
From the World’s Train WindowsMizoguchi Hajime
This is the theme song of “From the Train Window of the World,” a program that showcases beautiful scenery seen from train windows around the globe.
It was composed by Hajo Mizoguchi, who is also known as a cellist.
With its beautifully resonant cello tones, the piece evokes images of natural landscapes.
Precisely because there are no lyrics, you can focus on its gentle, healing sound.
He also composes music for TV dramas and anime, and his works are melodious and captivating.
It’s a track you’ll want to play as background music for any scene—whether you’re reading or enjoying a cup of coffee.
Songs with Outstanding Relaxation Effects: Recommended Classics for Stress Relief & Fatigue Recovery, Calming Tracks (21–30)
GIFTMr.Children
Among Mr.Children’s long career, this is a relatively recent single.
It explores a philosophy of happiness—like wondering what the most beautiful color might be—and I think the lyrics alone are enjoyable.
The melody holds its own as well, and personally, it’s a song I’d like to listen to while taking a relaxing drive.