Relaxing BGM. Music that calms the mind.
To everyone working hard every day at your jobs and at home—thank you for all that you do.
How about taking a moment to pause and relax?
In this article, we introduce relaxing background music perfect for those times when your mind and body feel a bit tired.
From the sounds of nature we don’t usually pay attention to, to calm music that lulls you to sleep, it’s all music that brings a sense of peace.
Whenever you feel, “I’m exhausted,” or “I haven’t been sleeping well lately,” please give it a listen and let yourself be soothed.
- BGM that soothes you when you listen. Music that calms the mind.
- A soothing song. A heart-calming tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or feeling down.
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Relaxing BGM: Calming music (71–80)
Put Your Records OnCorinne Bailey Rae
Even within R&B, there are so many songs with completely different vibes that it can be hard to know what to listen to when you want to relax.
One song I recommend for times like that is Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On.” Released in 2006, it was nominated for a Grammy and became a global hit.
Corinne’s warm vocals and the drum beat make it an incredibly comfortable listen—it really lifts your spirits.
A good timeEVISBEATS
This is a track by EVISBEATS, a beatmaker from Nara Prefecture.
It’s included on his second album, “Hitosu ni Naru Toki,” released in 2012.
The song carries a message about cherishing the present moment.
Its relaxed tempo has a soothing effect.
MockingbirdEminem
It’s a laid-back, relaxing track from Eminem.
You can feel the high quality of the backing track, which is one of his trademarks, in this song as well.
The choice of sounds and the balance are exquisite.
It makes me happy when this song comes on when I want to unwind during reading or tea time.
WatermarkEnya
A genre of music often used when you want to relax is healing music.
There are various styles, but when it comes to healing music, Enya is indispensable.
Enya is a musician from Ireland and a multi-instrumentalist who handles everything from vocals to arrangement herself.
This is her track Watermark, released in 1988.
The piano’s timbre and the distant vocals make for a magnificent piece!
Only TimeEnya
This is a song released in 2000 by the Irish singer Enya.
It became a global hit and drew attention in Japan as well.
With its distinctive harmonies and beautiful vocals, it’s a soothing track you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling tired.
Air on G StringJ.S.Bach
Personally, this is the song I can’t sleep without.
Its deeply soothing sound guides me into a peaceful slumber.
I feel that one of music’s unique qualities is expressing what words cannot, and this is exactly the kind of piece I want you to simply listen to and feel for yourself.
Perhaps songs that have been loved for centuries possess this kind of mysterious allure.
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.