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.
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Relaxing BGM. Calming music (91–100)
Seed of JoyYU-KI
Speaking of female vocalists I personally love, it’s YUKI.
This song is one of her laid-back solo tracks.
It feels like it fulfilled my wish to enjoy YUKI’s vocals in a calm, mellow mood.
I feel that the closer a song is to a cappella, the more you can savor the character of the vocalist.
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.
mid alpha wave
Alpha waves are said to be important, but among them, the mid-alpha wave state (9–12 Hz) is considered the most important.
When the brain is in a mid-alpha state, anyone can be deeply focused while relaxed and perform at their best.
It is also said that a hormone called beta-endorphin, which reduces and alleviates stress and activates the brain, is secreted.
Frequency 432 Hz
Compared to the commonly used A=440 Hz in popular music such as rock and jazz, 432 Hz is said to be a more natural frequency.
Opinions about its effects are divided, but don’t you feel your mind gradually calming when you listen to it?