Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy.
On those nights when you just can’t fall asleep—when you want to doze off but your mind is wide awake—we’ve all been there.
You might try sipping a calming drink or reading a book, yet drowsiness never seems to arrive.
At times like that, soothing sleep BGM may gently guide you into deep slumber.
In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect tracks for your pre-bedtime relaxation, spanning a wide range of genres including classical, Western music, and J-pop.
May you find the one song that stays by your side.
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Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy (11–20)
Moonlight SerenadeGLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
A masterpiece whose elegant timbre unique to big band and distinctive arrangement gently soothes the soul.
Released by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in May 1939, the piece blends the calm melody of the clarinet with the delicate harmonies of the saxophones, delivering a tranquil comfort as if wrapped in moonlight.
It was used as the theme for CBS Radio’s program “Chesterfield Moonlight Serenade,” and later featured prominently in the 1954 film “The Glenn Miller Story.” Highly recommended easy listening that creates a pleasantly relaxing mood.
Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi
A masterpiece in which Eastern and Western musical elements are beautifully fused.
Created by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1983, it is an outstanding work that won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.
Its elegant pentatonic-scale melody is blended with the delicate timbres of synthesizer and glass harp, bringing a gentle sense of serenity.
The piece was rearranged as the piano-solo album “Coda” and also received high acclaim worldwide as part of the soundtrack for the film Merry Christmas, Mr.
Lawrence.
Perfect for quiet nights or moments when you want to calm your mind, it offers deeply moving comfort as soothing background music.
energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi
This masterpiece wraps the heart in a gentle calm with its transparent, delicate piano tones.
The pure melodies performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompany the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.
Released in May 1999 as a theme song for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this work—despite its simplicity—radiates deep emotion, and achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental piece to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its soothing sense of weightlessness offers healing to those seeking a brief respite from the busyness of everyday life.
Memories of the AlhambraFrancisco Tarrega
A masterpiece whose delicate, beautiful guitar tone resonates deep in the heart.
Its breathtaking tremolo technique creates a dreamlike melody that proved the boundless possibilities of the classical guitar.
Composed by Francisco Tárrega in 1896, the piece expresses in music the profound inspiration he received from the Alhambra Palace in Granada.
It gained wider recognition after being used in the soundtrack of the film The Killing Fields and as background music in Korean dramas.
Surrender yourself to the melody that flows like the murmur of a fountain, and you will find yourself wrapped in a quiet serenity.
sleep durationBUMP OF CHICKEN
A song I’d recommend for sleepless nights or when you’re feeling anxious.
It’s a track included as the B-side to BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2004 single “Only Lonely Glory.” The gentle sound of the acoustic guitar and the simple delivery of Fujiwara’s vocals slide right into your ears.
In fact, this song was reportedly written for Fujiwara’s grandfather, who said he didn’t understand the band’s music, born from a desire to “deliver something easy to understand.” It’s a great fit for those moments before bed when you want to clear your head and not overthink.
good nightmoumoon
A top mellow number for when you want to be soothed: “good night.” It’s a track from moumoon’s 2006 mini-album “Flowers,” by the music duo known for songs like “Sunshine Girl.” The uniquely warm atmosphere and the gentle, acoustic guitar–based melody blend beautifully with YUKA’s clear, translucent vocals—so comfortable to listen to.
Highly recommended as a bedtime song!
Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy (21–30)
Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer
Aimer is an artist beloved across generations for her emotionally rich, distinctive vocals and warmly relatable melodies, and this is one of her major hit songs.
It’s a ballad that expresses the joy of meeting one’s destined person, and its calm tone makes it perfect as background music before bedtime.