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 (41–50)
NightmareSugiyama Kiyotaka
A soothing melody and clear, transparent vocals that heal the heart—this is Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s music.
The lyrics are striking, reflecting on the past while embracing hope for the future.
Included on the album “FREEDOM,” the track was released in May 2023.
As the lead track from his first original album in three years, it has drawn significant attention.
The world woven by Sugiyama’s crystalline voice and the piano’s gentle melody resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect choice for winding down before bed or as quiet background music while you work.
If you’re looking to soothe a weary heart, give it a listen.
Relaxing BGM: Calming Music (51–60)
Music Box MedleyYonezu Kenshi
This is a music box version medley of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs: “Lemon,” “Paprika,” and “Eine Kleine.” Each track is highly faithful to the original, with excellent reproduction.
The melodies are very gentle, so even if you’re having trouble falling asleep, listening to this should help you drift off quickly.
EtuprikaHakasé Tarō
Surely you’re familiar with the Japanese artist who has continued to create music that heals people this much, right? The piece Etuprika was also used as the ending theme for the show Jounetsu Tairiku, so many of you have probably heard it.
When you’re worn out from work or drained by relationships, find a place with beautiful stars—mountains or the sea.
Immerse yourself in the sounds amidst nature and let them wash over you.
Magical music that makes you sleepy right away
Healing music has become established as its own genre.
It incorporates elements like high frequencies and fluctuating rhythms, and it’s said that simply listening to it induces alpha waves and helps the brain relax.
If you listen to this kind of music when your mind and body are tired, you might be able to drift off to sleep right away.
Christmas Music Box Medley
It’s said that music boxes produce high-frequency sounds that promote healing, so simply listening to their melodies might help you relax.
The many Christmas songs played on a music box will lull you into a deep sleep—so deep you might not even notice when Santa arrives.
Sleep Music for a Truly Restful Night
Sounds like waves, rivers, and wind seem to have elements that ease human nervous tension.
And these music box-like tones somehow feel relaxing, too.
Even just listening to timbres you personally find pleasant can be soothing, so why not explore various sounds that help you relax and find ways to weave them into your daily life?
Black Orpheus
This song, for instance, is surely what everyone imagines when they think of easy listening.
The restrained yet properly engaging piano is a thoroughgoing display of craftsmanship, deliberately arranged so it never gets in the way.
It’s perfect to put on when you want to concentrate, like when studying for exams.