Soothing music that calms the heart. A beautiful singing voice that helps you relax.

Distant LightLibera

Light From Afar (2023)

A song whose angelic, translucent vocals soothe the heart.

Sung by the British boys’ choir Libera, this piece is widely known as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Ice Wall.” With a melody composed by Japanese composer Takatsugu Muramatsu and lyrics by Robert Prizeman, it brings peace and hope to listeners.

Expressing gratitude and respect for a presence that continues to shine unwaveringly at all times, this song offers the courage to overcome difficult periods.

Since its release in 2004, it has remained beloved by many.

It’s a perfect track for relaxing before bed or for moments when you want to calm your mind.

You were thereLibera

Libera – You Were There (Lyrics)

A song by the British boys’ choir Libera, whose pure, angelic singing sinks into the heart.

Released in 2002, this piece was created as the theme song for the film “Protect Nobody” (Dare mo Mamotte Kurenai).

Its lyrics, praising a sacred presence and expressing a guiding light, are particularly striking.

Libera’s signature mystical chords and angelic harmonies soothe listeners and deliver deep emotion.

It’s perfect for times when you need to relax your mind and body, such as before bed or when you’re feeling stressed.

Also recommended as background music for work or study.

Luze and Fran and the Beautiful Rainy CityMILKBAR

Luze and Fran and the Beautiful Rain City / MILKBAR

A soothing song with beautiful melodies by the Kyoto-based three-piece band MILKBAR.

Included on the album Detritus, this track carries a warmth that gently wraps around you on gloomy rainy days or when things just aren’t going right.

Naoya Kitakoji’s “tender voice with a hint of poison” brilliantly evokes a melancholic world, like walking through a rain-soaked cityscape.

Released in February 2015, the album stands as a culmination of the band’s seven years together.

You’ll likely feel the haze and anxiety in your heart quietly melt away.

Give it a listen as bedtime relaxation or as background music on a rainy day.

Weeping Rock,RockMúm

Múm ♪♪ Weeping Rock, Rock

A gently drifting piece of music recorded at a desolate lighthouse in Iceland.

A fantastical world unfolds where electronic tones intertwine with traditional instruments.

Loneliness, sorrow, and the will to move forward are woven into the poetic lyrics.

Included on the album “Summer Make Good,” released in April 2004, this track showcases múm’s distinctive musicality to the fullest.

The sounds of nature—wind, creaking wood, dripping water—are skillfully incorporated as well.

It’s best listened to while imagining scenes of deep night or a barren morning.

Perfect for times when your heart feels unsettled or when you want to quietly reflect.

To my gentle youNornis

[Original Song MV] Nornis – To the Gentle You [Inui Toko / Machita Chima]

Nornis delivers a ballad that wraps you in warm kindness.

Its melody gently nestles close to the heart, highlighted by the crystal-clear harmonies of Tokoyami Toko and Machita Chima.

The song tenderly sings of the importance of supporting one another and the preciousness of someone who accepts your feelings just as they are.

Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was brought to life with the members’ involvement from the conceptual stage.

On March 8, they also performed it with an orchestra at Omiya Sonic City’s Main Hall.

It’s a song to share when you want to encourage someone who gives their all every day, or for those whose hearts feel tired.

FallingPaatos

PAATOS – falling

Paatos’s songs resonate with the heart through their beautiful, heartrending melodies and profound lyrics.

The lyrics sound an alarm about environmental destruction, powerfully appealing to the vanishing beauty of nature and humanity’s responsibility.

The track is included on the 2006 album Silence of Another Kind, the band’s third studio album.

Paatos’s music is characterized by melancholic, female-vocal-driven progressive rock.

This work is perfect for nighttime relaxation or quiet meditation.

Recommended for moments when you want to calm your mind or reflect on harmony with nature.

How can I tell you I love youPapa M

Papa M – How Can I Tell You I Love You (Cat Stevens cover)

This song is marked by gently comforting guitar tones and a richly expressive male vocal.

Showcasing the delicate sensibility of David Pajo, a.k.a.

Papa M, it evokes the feeling of being sung deep within a forest.

Featured on the 1999 album “Live from a Shark Cage,” the track blends elements of post-rock while retaining the warmth of indie folk, giving it a singular charm.

It’s especially recommended for quiet nights or early mornings.

When your heart feels unsettled or you want to look inward, it will surely offer steady support.