[Sleep-Inducing BGM] Recommended sleep music for when you can’t fall asleep
Recently, it’s been said that prolonged smartphone use can lead to sleep disorders.
It’s understandable, since many people use their phones for work, but not being able to sleep is tough and can also lead to health problems.
So in this article, I’d like to introduce some sleep-inducing BGM.
I’ve gathered a lot of tracks—gently flowing music, natural sounds, and melodies that help calm the mind.
If you find it hard to fall asleep even after getting into bed, why not give these tracks a try?
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Sleep-Inducing BGM: Recommended Sleep Music for When You Can’t Fall Asleep (41–50)
tranquil wavefantompower
Chill electronic music is really deep, isn’t it? This track is also a DTM piece, featuring a cleverly crafted arrangement that makes extensive use of synthesizers.
The off-kilter rhythms feel pleasant, and I think one of the joys is following these quirky sounds with your ears.
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!
GoodbyeToe
Toe is an indispensable presence when talking about Japan’s post-rock scene—a rock band that has also found success overseas, including numerous tours across Europe and North America.
Among their songs, “Goodbye” is perfect for falling asleep.
It was included on the 2006 mini-album new sentimentality e.p.
The brisk band sound, centered on technical drumming, leaves a strong impression, while the conversational vocal delivery gently lulls you to sleep.
With no fixed chorus and a soft, airy melody, it helps you drift off smoothly.
Give this ambient-leaning track a listen before bedtime.
LONELY NIGHTStofubeats
Drift into a comfortable sleep with laid-back hip-hop.
This track by Hyogo-born producer tofubeats appears on his third album, “FANTASY CLUB,” released in 2017.
The lyrics, which dwell on a cherished person who lives on in memory, are tinged with sadness, yet they gently accompany your sense of loneliness.
With an urbane beat and a relaxed flow, it exudes a romantic atmosphere—just as the title suggests, it’s the perfect song to listen to at night.
Ghibli Piano MedleyJiburi
Many of the songs used in Ghibli anime are soothing and comforting.
If those pieces were performed with the beautiful tones of a piano, I have a feeling they would become even more deeply relaxing.
If I listened to this every night as I fell asleep, I’d probably experience the phenomenon of not remembering anything after the third track.
You, too, should try incorporating music into your daily life to refresh yourself.
Before you become a memorysupittsu
On sleepless nights, you often feel like listening to a gentle voice with healing effects, don’t you? For those moments, I recommend the song “Kimi ga Omoide ni Naru Mae ni.” It was released in 1993 by the rock band Spitz, known for delivering nostalgic tracks with a unique worldview.
The warm melody line unfolding at a leisurely tempo is memorable, with the band’s performance centered around softly floating guitar tones.
Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals will soothe your heart.
Give this song a listen to wrap your nighttime worries and loneliness in comfort.
Chopin MedleyFurederikku Shopan
Frédéric Chopin, one of the leading composers of Romantic music who died at the young age of 39, wrote many famous piano waltzes.
The lilting feel of the triple meter and the beautiful piano sound will, as you listen, lull you into a peaceful, deep sleep.