# What music do you listen to, to relax the mind and body? **URL:** \ **Category:** All Things Music\ **Created:** [January 12, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809 "2020-01-12T04:25:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/1 "2020-01-12T04:25:59Z")
You get home from a long day and all you want to do is relax. Analyzing the music becomes less important, it’s time to put on your favorite pair of headphones and melt into your favorite couch or chair. What genres, artists, sounds, and music do you turn to, to destress and relax? ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/2 "2020-01-12T04:54:51Z")
Norah Jones. Her voice is intoxicating, it just has this special way of making love to my ears. ❤ ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/3 "2020-01-12T05:00:43Z")
I tend to just put on my liked tracks on shuffle…skip around a bit until I find something that grabs me =) ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/4 "2020-01-12T05:03:34Z")
Love Nora Jones! ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/5 "2020-01-12T05:04:02Z")
Tracks like this are what I’ll usually end up on… > **[Barcelona](https://open.spotify.com/track/0IGFdh4Gx5nHPJkC54v3ox?si=D065Qs4gRPeNmnB-2nXTmw)** > > Barcelona, a song by City of the Sun on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/6 "2020-01-12T05:09:29Z")
I like it! ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/7 "2020-01-12T05:21:30Z")
Nice. It reminded me of this song, with the simple chord strumming. https://embed.tidal.com/tracks/72487742 ---
**Author:** ![pennstac](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pennstac/32/381_2.png) [@pennstac](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pennstac)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/8 "2020-01-12T05:29:40Z")
Beethoven’s 6th, the Pastorale. Generally with speakers, not headphones. ---
**Author:** ![Jaethan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/jaethan/32/46_2.png) [@Jaethan](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Jaethan)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/9 "2020-01-12T05:56:00Z")
Did we really get this far into the thread without someone mentioning Enya? 😜 > **[Watermark](https://open.spotify.com/track/2m8MwTvNHBYIqieOoQeyuY?si=5i3gRU_ERB2wMG_uL_HhJg)** > > Watermark, a song by Enya on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/10 "2020-01-12T06:03:35Z")
Enya’s music is so beautiful and one of my favorites. One of my highschool jobs growing many many many years ago as a barista in a small Portland coffee shop we would play her music regularly clients loved it. ---
**Author:** ![Jaethan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/jaethan/32/46_2.png) [@Jaethan](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Jaethan)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/11 "2020-01-12T06:04:29Z")
I listen to a lot of neo-classical / ambient music when I’m trying to relax-- come to think of it I’ve been listening to a _alot_ of neo-classical/ambient music. > **[Horizon Variations](https://open.spotify.com/track/6BoanI1Bt4ep2QeaM4qTUc?si=KQDwGP_iQ9yjOwHsWNEH6g)** > > Horizon Variations, a song by Max Richter on Spotify > **[Fordlândia](https://open.spotify.com/track/1zMIe9dDMpCuX60A61JSEk?si=TN_LUoyzQGilYHe_TH0RYg)** > > Fordlândia, a song by Jóhann Jóhannsson on Spotify > **[Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears](https://open.spotify.com/track/3ytUgxZj1EYHb8zlk5VKk6?si=aWgew5fHR1-iKMNOuoKnJQ)** > > Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears, a song by A Winged Victory for the Sullen on Spotify > **[Window](https://open.spotify.com/track/0MejWwq1jDgEPEiMmR9vg4?si=17Lbw2gvSay1C4nkJYa3pA)** > > Window, a song by The Album Leaf on Spotify or if none of those are working, I throw on Disintegration Loops dlp 1.1 > **[dlp 1.1](https://open.spotify.com/track/31FiS1jMI38kYfC8ey358W?si=QeXR67N2R1OF2jXIxIuM7g)** > > dlp 1.1, a song by William Basinski on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![antdroid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/antdroid/32/8600_2.png) [@antdroid](https://forum.headphones.com/u/antdroid)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/12 "2020-01-12T06:06:02Z")
Norah Jones - definitely one of my favs for relaxing. For me, I also like relaxing to Guaraldi, Olafur Arnalds, and Cigarettes After Sex — On the last band - their music is so intoxicatingly rich and beautiful, but seriously one of the worst lyricist ever. I end up getting so relaxed and laid back, I ignore the lyrics. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jaethan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/jaethan/32/46_2.png) [@Jaethan](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Jaethan)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/13 "2020-01-12T06:09:40Z")
Agree. It’s a great album to have on if you’re not paying too much attention. They sound a lot like Beach House to me, if you want something with a similar vibe, more cogent lyrics and less embarrassing band name. > **[Myth](https://open.spotify.com/track/5UFt0wpIRFSYTIPjZny4u9?si=9J3BpkVrQYGtfWJOg_fM4g)** > > Myth, a song by Beach House on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/14 "2020-01-12T06:10:29Z")
I threw together a random mix of chill tracks I like… some are more chill and relax, some are good for background, some I just like to chill to lol… > **[chill mix, a playlist by ninjan3rd on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mOWMwKCJiyUXfHvAm0D3f?si=WTSABXIsTfO8uB2DkkmzeQ)** > > A playlist featuring Sean Angus Watson, Busty and the Bass, LonelyTwin, and others ---
**Author:** ![antdroid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/antdroid/32/8600_2.png) [@antdroid](https://forum.headphones.com/u/antdroid)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/15 "2020-01-12T06:11:14Z")
Yes love beach house too! Another similar set of stuff in similar vein are: Slowdive and Mazzy Star. While on this, Iron & Wine is good relaxing music for me too ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/16 "2020-01-12T06:12:25Z")
Awesome thanks man, will check it out. 🙏👍 ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/17 "2020-01-12T06:22:44Z")
This is super chill, and I’ve been playing this often. It inspired me to create another thread. https://embed.tidal.com/tracks/71998265 ---
**Author:** ![Dogfish63](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/dogfish63/32/8195_2.png) [@Dogfish63](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Dogfish63)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/18 "2020-01-12T14:45:12Z")
Anything ambient by Azam Ali, Robert Rich, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Steve Roach, or Atomic Skunk. ---
**Author:** ![Pharmaboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Pharmaboy](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Pharmaboy)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/19 "2020-01-12T19:34:52Z")
Many pieces by Debussy & Delius fit the bill. So does Miles Davis’ IN A SILENT WAY, one of the more relaxed recordings ever. An especially hypnotic/meditative recording IMO is HEARING SOLAR WINDS (David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir), which mingles throat singing and ambient space in an appealing way. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zVfnWJm1nyE?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&list=PLL7DCiqr-NKC1Ok9mBQICClJjyOVVklPf ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809/20 "2020-01-12T22:23:00Z")
So many great shares! Keep them coming, thanks everyone! [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-music-do-you-listen-to-to-relax-the-mind-and-body/4809.md?page=2)