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Music is widely known to contribute to relaxation and calming of mind. The reason for that is twofold. First, music positively affects many different parts of the brain. Second, it provides relative distraction from pestering or negative thoughts. Music therapists recommend selecting a gentle piece and playing the music at low volume. A whole genre of relaxation albums are designed for this cause. Place yourself in a comfortable position, close your eyes, focus on your breathing, and listen. Music can also be combined with other types of relaxation.


Relaxation/Meditation/Nature's sounds:

  • Michael Askill
  • Piny Levalle
  • Joseph Nagler
  • Paul Overman
  • Anna Wise
  • David Belmont
  • Matthew Lien
  • Valerie Naranjo
  • David Philipson
  • Thomas Ashley Farrand
  • Marcus "Micon" Reichard
  • Northern Lights
  • Roland Sante
  • Solitudes
  • Simply Serene
  • Jewell
  • Tim Wheaton
  • Enya (Eithne Ní Bhraonáin)
  • Kim Robertson
  • Georgia Kelly
  • Matt Johnson
  • Karl Jenkins
  • Karma
  • Aeoliah
  • Peter Scherer
  • Jim Brickman


    • Recommended music:
    • Piano Concerto No. 21 K467, in C Major (Mozart)
    • Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor "Moonlight" Op 27 No 2 (Beethoven)
    • Piano Concerto in A minor (Grieg)
    • Piano Concerto in G major, No. 2, Adagio assai (Ravel)
    • Adagio for organ/violin & strings in G minor (Albinoni)
    • Romance for violin & piano in F minor (Antonin Dvorak)
    • Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor, Adagietto (Gustav Mahler)
    • Henry Purcell - Sonata for trumpet, 2 violins, viola & continuo in D major, Z. 850, Andante maestoso
    • Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Ron Carter, Elvin Jones - But Beautiful (Johnny Burke/Jimmy Van Heusen)
    • Miles Davis Quintet - My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart)
    • Steve Vai - Passion and Warfare (rock guitar)
    • Tim Wheaton
    • Cocteau Twins, Victorialand and Head Over Heels (pop)
    • Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variations (Bach)
    • The Gathering - Mandylion (heavy metal)
    • Joe Satriani - Time Machine (guitar rock)
    • Frank Zappa - You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 1
    • Pearl Jam - Yield album
    • Sigur Ros - "( )" - whole album, particularly track 1-3
    • John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess - An Evening with John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess (progressive rock/piano)
    • Marc Witmer - Prayer Meditations - Piano Music of Marc Witmer - Genre: Inspirational
    • a perfect circle - 3 libras
    • Ravel's Cannon
    • George Winston -- Autumn/December
    • Adagio in G Minor - Tomaso Albinoni (Toru Yaskawa)
    • Josh Groban
    • a perfect circle / 3 libras
    • Liquid Mind (Excellent!)
    • Pink Floyd- Saucerful of Secrets
    • Yanni - Anything by Yanni is almost magical
    • slip knot/i c p
    • all american rejects/ move along
    • Anthony Callea - The Prayer
    • Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left/Bryter Layter/Pink Moon albums
    • Lunasa - Redwood (more affirming than relaxing!)
    • Evanescence- My immortal,Anywhere (albums; Fallen and Origin)
    • Deep Forest - Boheme
    • Acker Bilk - Stranger on the Shore
    • metalica?fade to black
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    Add a musical piece or song not on the list that you find relaxing:


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    #34100 by James
    Everyone listen to one of Nick Drake's albums... very helpful

    #14868 by Cassie
    I find Anthony Callea - australian artist
    very relaxing with great mix of songs with something for everybody   (Wed Sep 7 6:42 2005)

    Music by Dana
    Josh Groban and Sarah MacGluglin are great artist to listen to to relax.   (Fri Jul 29 11:06 2005)

    does music have negative effects by steve
    Does music ever make any of you anxious or lethargic after listening to it for about an hour; like the music is draining the energy out of you??? Just wanted to know if anyone else experiences this besides me.    (Mon Apr 25 23:43 2005)

    health by chris rouse
    feel like shit as usual

    #7485 by Anne
    I want piano chord of orinora flow : Enya

    #3850 by key
    go onto yahoo then onto there radio station(chill out) it work for me. you can even listen to it while you search the internet.   (Mon Jan 12 8:54 2004)

    #2040 by Sadiye
    Eryka Badu

    #155 by Charles Lindsey
    Enya

    #14 by Sarah
    Bach Cello Suites

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