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 (31–40)
Space Ambient MusicCryo Chamber
This is an ambient piece that evokes the vastness of outer space.
Ambient music is a type of environmental music that you can listen to without focusing on it.
It’s often used for falling asleep or relaxing.
Since it’s over 40 minutes long, it might be nice to put it on before bed.
Orinoco FlowEnya
This is “Orinoco Flow” by the hit artist Enya.
With this soothing chorus, you can adjust the reverb-like resonance yourself, and not only the beautiful melody but also your mind and body will be enveloped in a dreamy sound.
It might be perfect to listen to on a quiet night.
Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie
Erik Satie’s masterpiece Gymnopédie No.
1 is a gentle, beautiful piano work that feels like a soothing spell.
Within its unhurried flow, a wistful yet warm melody cuts through the silence and resonates deeply with the listener.
The slightly melancholic harmonies spin out a relaxed sense of time, as if making you forget the bustle of everyday life.
It’s perfect for calming the mind on a quiet, long night—why not indulge in a brief escape from reality while listening to this piece?
V.A.IN YA MELLOW TONE
A pioneering work that laid the foundation for modern jazzy, mellow hip-hop.
This album series launched a variety of artists, each gaining their own fans.
If you’re looking to relax, this is the album.
I recommend playing it softly in the background as BGM.
A day by atmosphere supremeNujabes
A beautiful track that fuses jazz and hip-hop soothes the listener’s heart.
Featured on Nujabes’s album Metaphorical Music, released in August 2003, this piece conveys a warmth like gentle light streaming in.
The sampling of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays’s “September Fifteenth” is a refined, quintessentially Nujabes choice.
It’s perfect for relaxing or quietly getting lost in thought.
I also recommend listening on a leisurely afternoon, by the window with a cup of coffee.
Let yourself be enveloped by its pleasant tones and spend a peaceful moment.
Relaxing BGM: Calming Music (41–50)
Chill OutThe KLF
The KLF’s soothing album, aptly titled “Chill Out.” It’s a strangely atmospheric record that, from start to finish, makes you feel as if you’re on a distant trip abroad.
“Chill-out” refers to music popular in Europe for relaxing at a slow pace.
The sheep on the cover also makes it feel sleep-friendly, which is nice.
Gather the Windhappiiendo
This piece is included on Happy End’s album Kazemachi Roman, released in November 1971.
Takashi Matsumoto’s lyrics, which delicately weave together images of suburban landscapes and a yearning for freedom, blend beautifully with Haruomi Hosono’s melody.
It has been featured in various media, including the film Lost in Translation, and its beauty continues to captivate people across generations.
Perfect for those seeking soothing, unhurried music; it’s also recommended for listening before bed or during breaks.