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.
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Relaxing BGM: Calming Music (21–30)
Anpanman music box
When a baby has trouble falling asleep, it’s really tough for parents.
At times like that, having music that helps them drift off would make such a difference.
This is “Anpanman Music Box: Puts Your Baby to Sleep in 5 Minutes.” Maybe the high frequencies of the music box affect the human body.
There’s also a subtle sound in the background that’s like a flowing river.
Healing Music 1 ~Nature Sounds for Deep Sleep and Relaxation~
The singing bowl is a sacred ritual instrument passed down in Nepalese Buddhism and Tibetan Vajrayana.
Its overtones contain what’s known as “1/f fluctuation,” which is said to guide our brainwaves from beta, associated with wakefulness, to alpha, associated with a calm state.
It is also said to open the seven chakras in the human body.
I encourage you to experience this sound for yourself.
Relaxing BGM: Calming music (31–40)
Famous J-POP Medley [Music Box]
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This is the “Masterpiece J-POP Music Box Medley.” It’s a collection where many familiar J-POP classics can be enjoyed as soothing music box pieces—twice the delight in one.
Music boxes are said to contain ultrasonic frequencies above 20 kHz that humans can’t perceive as sound, and these are believed to have calming effects such as promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and boosting immunity.
Sleep Music That Guarantees You’ll Fall Asleep Within 2 Minutes
When you can’t fall asleep, it can be incredibly stressful.
That’s when this “Sleep Music That Will Make You Fall Asleep in Under 2 Minutes” is perfect.
If I were getting a massage and this music was playing, I feel like I’d actually be asleep in under two minutes.
It seems to contain something in the fluctuations, pitch, and length of the sounds that helps you relax.
Give it a try the next time you can’t sleep.
sleep music
For those who are truly exhausted and want a deep sleep.
The plaintive, Asian-evoking melody and the lonely sound of the flute will take you into a world of your own.
It’s also great for pre-bedtime yoga, stretching, and relaxation.
Twenty Two FourteenAlum Leaf
A soothing track with gentle ambient sounds and a tightly minimal rhythm.
It’s a signature work by The Album Leaf that evokes the feeling of being in nature.
The lyrics delicately portray the complexities of human relationships, resonating deeply with listeners.
Included on the album “In a Safe Place,” released in June 2004, it was also featured on the soundtrack of the TV drama The OC.
Characterized by a calm, meditative atmosphere, this song is perfect for unwinding before bed or for quiet moments of reflection.
When you want to settle your mind, why not let yourself sink into the music at a relaxed pace?
on [µ-ziq remix]Aphex Twin
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Aphex Twin’s track invites you into a fantastical, profound world of sound.
With its standout ambient elements, this piece evokes a floating sensation, as if drifting through a dream.
Included on the 1993 EP “On Remixes,” the µ-Ziq remix brings out a new layer of allure.
Beginning with delicate sounds like raindrops and gradually building in layers, the structure soothes the listener and guides them into deep introspection.
It’s music that will surely stay close to your heart, perfect for relaxing before bedtime or accompanying moments of quiet meditation.