The 10 Most Relaxing Songs In The World, According To Science, Ranked Embrace the chill.

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[mylife]

Although meditation, yoga and taking naps are effective forms of stress relief, listening to music is one of the easiest ways to get your dopamine flowing. You might have your own personal playlist to calm your nerves, but this one is scientifically-backed.

A study conducted by neuroscientists from Mindlab International recorded participants’ physiological responses to specific songs while solving complex puzzles. Based on the results, the scientists came up with the 10 most relaxing songs.

1. Marconi Union, “Weightless”

The reason for this, as explained by Lyz Cooper of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, is that the song utilizes a biomusicological phenomenon called “entrainment.” Cooper reports, “The song contains a sustaining rhythm that starts at 60 beats per minute and gradually slows to around 50. While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat.”

There is not really a melody; instead it is a series of tones with some samples of natural soundscapes. The oscillating chord that remains constant throughout the whole song is almost hypnotic. You can practically picture the soundwave waxing and waning. I actually subconsciously sunk into a different headspace while listening. When I paused the video midway, it felt like a trance had been broken. I had to stop and blink a few times to come back to reality.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

The only two 'artists' anyone needs for their collection:

However, Vangelis looks CRAZY in any photo I've seen of him, and Yanni was mean to Linda Evans! Who could EVER be mean to Linda Evans?

[mylife]

I loved this lp so much, I wore it out 3 times!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrJZ1mA3__Q

[Fiji Hill]

My top 10 relaxing songs

1. A Blues Serenade--Henry King

2. Lazy Day--Ruth Etting

3. Lullaby of the Leaves--George Olsen & His Music

4. Home--Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees

5. Soft Lights & Sweet Music--Waring's Pennsylvanians

6. Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day--Russ Columbo

7. Always--Irving Kaufman

8. Blue Is the Night--Nat Shilkret & the Victor Orchestra

9. Sharing--Jack Denny & His Waldorf Astoria Orchestra

10. Would You?--George Hall & His Hotel Taft Orchestra

[fishtank]

Du Hast

by Rammstein

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I LOVE listening to Tibetan Singing Bowls. There are some really good collections out there on You Tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW7TH2U4hps

Another CD I like is called, ‘Toning’ by Anthony Newman. He introduces you to different musical vibrations. Some work better than others for each person and are meant to promote healing.

The CD just relaxes me completely. Sample:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcM3Z8tT6-I

I love ASMR recordings, but it drives my sister batty:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVkB_r8BW1c

[DouglasKC]

Was kind of in a hurry to hear these until I saw Adele’s “Someone like you in the list”. Need I saymore. I will check out the others, however.

lol...same thought here!

[A Navy Vet]

I don't pay attention to artists' lives, but I love his music. I have 2 DVD's of Yanni live, "Welcome to the Acropolis" is amazing and "Tribute" is also great. I also saw him live at a local venue with great seats at his peak. The best concert I have been to, and I'm rock n roll.

I haven't kept up with him. Got any recommendations that are on same level as the 2 I mentioned above? Maybe best hits or more recent live concerts?

[mylife]

you should hear the glass harmonica! ben franklin invented it!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Re: ‘The Crusaders.’ If you’re not familiar, ‘The Rippingtons’ are awesome soft jazz artists, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJrmcQHZjo

[dfwgator]

Recently I listed to "Street Life" by The Crusaders (1979) and it holds up very well even 42 years later.

I hear that and I think Rachel Ward in "Sharkey's Machine".

[CovenBuster]

These are a few from my go-to list for times when I need to shake off the cares of the world:

Stranger on the Shore by Mr. Ackerbilk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jzx664u5DA

Albatross by Fleetwood Mac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXeKi6ZkbOw

The Promise by Secret Garden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxbZq7d86Q

Debussy’s Clair de Lune by Moura Lympany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvFH_6DNRCY
Extended version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yaxu4qEXDJs

Appassionata by Secret Garden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANcCh-3skxo

Poeme by Secret Garden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdKgdHxYs10

Illumination by Secret Garden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB97k312nDw

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I’ve also spent some soothing time here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE8r-57aiTc No music, but highly therapeutic. I come away refreshed.

[dfwgator]

Pat Metheny - Sea Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8iMbtAqABE

[Paved Paradise]

A couple of them were relaxing, but the rest??? This has to be a joke. Trust SCIENCE! No thanks.

[DesertRhino]

And she would say...”Charles.... yeahhhhhhh”

[CrazyIvan]

“read the book “blindmans bluff”

I got to spend a fair amount of time with Peter Graef at a reunion a few years back. Some of the Parche stories are quite interesting.

[mylife]

ive been aboard parche but never deployed

[Don W]

I find Jinjer's Pisces rather relaxing, especially when they have a key change.

Pisces

Tatiyana Schmayluk has a very interesting style, no?

[Don W]

Did you say relaxing by Rammstein? Feuer Frei

[BozoTexino]

Jeff Beck. ‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers.’ Tasty.

[Fresh Wind]

I always liked this one...

Peggy Lee-That Old Feeling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnuXsun9l1Q