I have been on a mission over the last few days to learn different ways to relax, and one of the ways I'm trying to do it, is through music. This thread is dedicated to songs that have relaxed, or calmed you over the years. Please feel free to even post a link to the song if you'd like. Here is one of the most relaxing, and calming songs I've ever heard. The melody, as well as the lyrics are absolutely beautiful IMO!! I will post others as I think of them.

Enigma - Return To Innocence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JpJjsHgYHA)

I'm Not In Love - 10cc (very mellow)
Everybody's Gotta Learn Some Time - the Korgis

Touch - John Klemmer (the song and the entire CD are relaxing - all instrumental, very few words)

On Sirius satellite radio they have an awesome channel called 'spa' I find that music to be very relaxing when I need to unwind. :)

gregorian chants are really soothing. the music of heaven, in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJEfyZSvg5c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlDqU5dfVXQ&feature=related

this song is also very peaceful. i've used occasionally to help me fall asleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmDWvGKLzBE

i hope that helps. :wave:

I need to find a good song to relax my nerves because right now I am not in the best of moods. :mad:

gregorian chants are really soothing. the music of heaven, in my opinion.
I agree. Gregorian chants seem to melt away any kind of stress.:sleep:

On Sirius satellite radio they have an awesome channel called 'spa' I find that music to be very relaxing when I need to unwind.
I have never listened to the channel, but I do visit my favorite spa on a regular basis so I know what you mean. Spa music is very relaxing.:sleep2:

I also practice yoga and three of my favorite CDs are Santuary and Satori (both by Riley Lee), and Quiet Heart/Spirit Wind by Richard Warner (actually a 2 CD set). :)

Everybody's Gotta Learn Some Time - the Korgis.

I have been on a mission over the last few days to learn different ways to relax, and one of the ways I'm trying to do it, is through music. This thread is dedicated to songs that have relaxed, or calmed you over the years. Please feel free to even post a link to the song if you'd like. Here is one of the most relaxing, and calming songs I've ever heard. The melody, as well as the lyrics are absolutely beautiful IMO!! I will post others as I think of them.

Enigma - Return To Innocence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JpJjsHgYHA)

I love that song.

Everybody's Gotta Learn Some Time - the Korgis.

:thumbsup:

A Zep song that actually relaxes me - "The Rain Song."

Crystal Gayle's "Midnight in the Desert"

Breathe Me-Sia

gregorian chants are really soothing. the music of heaven, in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJEfyZSvg5c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlDqU5dfVXQ&feature=related

this song is also very peaceful. i've used occasionally to help me fall asleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmDWvGKLzBE

i hope that helps. :wave:

I love gregorian chants! I was listening to a bunch this afternoon, and they definitely helped my mood. Thanks Sarah!! :)

On Sirius satellite radio they have an awesome channel called 'spa' I find that music to be very relaxing when I need to unwind. :)

Unfortunately I don't have Sirius, but if I ever get it, I'll give that channel a chance. Thanks!! :)

There's something magical and soothing about the music in the movie Casper. Random, I know, but it really is beautiful. It's composed by James Horner who's pretty amazing. He's also composed music for the movie Titanic, as well as many others. Here's Casper's Lullaby. I'm in love with this song. Sometimes I'd play it before I went to sleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIB5V_FXWTs

I can relax better to instrumentals

Henry Mancini - Mystery Movie Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkvS8XLc874&feature=related)

Herb Alpert - Rise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ennMD1fPtXA)

Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N_tmH6y7ng)

There's something magical and soothing about the music in the movie Casper. Random, I know, but it really is beautiful. It's composed by James Horner who's pretty amazing. He's also composed music for the movie Titanic, as well as many others. Here's Casper's Lullaby. I'm in love with this song. Sometimes I'd play it before I went to sleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIB5V_FXWTs
OMG, I flove that song so much. So, so, so much. "Casper" was one of my all-time favorites as a kid, and it's still a favorite to watch now, and that music...ah....it just brings me back to those days so much. Now I'm gonna listen to it 100 times a day lol

Herb Alpert - Rise

That's such a smooth, mellow, low-key song, and I've been listening to it a lot. Make sure you find and listen to the full 7+ minute version, it's on YT as well.

Speaking of instrumentals, there are a whole lotta soap themes that are truly relaxing, especially the more orchestral themes from the 1960s and 1970s. Here is one of my #1 faves:

"Guiding Light" 1991-1999 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy2hBEVN98U)

And, of course, he's a gorgeous Henry Mancini version of "The Young and the Restless."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1_xDytEB1Q

OMG, I flove that song so much. So, so, so much. "Casper" was one of my all-time favorites as a kid, and it's still a favorite to watch now, and that music...ah....it just brings me back to those days so much. Now I'm gonna listen to it 100 times a day lol

haha it really is pretty. I agree with Charles, instrumentals really are the most soothing. Being reminded of your childhood helps, too. I remember seeing Casper when I was 6, so I grew up with it and the music in it.

Bob James's "Taxi" theme, "Angela" :)

For All We Know - Donny Hathaway. Mostly it is just piano and vocal, then strings and woodwinds come in for a stunning finish. It's one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Anything by Roberta Flack and/or Donny Hathaway, the Carpenters, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot...terrific mellow music.

For All We Know - Donny Hathaway. Mostly it is just piano and vocal, then strings and woodwinds come in for a stunning finish. It's one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Anything by Roberta Flack and/or Donny Hathaway, the Carpenters, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot...terrific mellow music.
Yes! I am in love with that song. It's so beautiful, and he definately sings the best version of it. I've actually been listening to that song a lot recently.

Yes! I am in love with that song. It's so beautiful, and he definately sings the best version of it. I've actually been listening to that song a lot recently.
I fell in love with that song the first time I heard it - and it's since become the most played song on my iPod. Anything Donny Hathaway did is beautiful - it's a shame that he died so young and under such tragic circumstances. :rip:

Four Strong Winds - Bobby Bare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GG3ZRmntoQ&feature=related)

Summer Breeze - The Isley Brothers. The original by Seals and Croft is relaxing as well.

Horse With No Name - America

Sing - The Carpenters

Tin Man - America

Muskrat Love - America

Midnight at the Oasis - Maria Muldaur

Crystal Blue Persuasion - Tommy James and the Shondells

Playdown - The Bee Gees (one of their songs from before they came famous, written and recorded in 1966.)

Wildflower - The Bee Gees

Guilty - written by Barry Gibb for Barbra Streisand. The actual released version doesn't relax me but listening to it performed live by the Bee Gees during one of their ONO concerts in 1997 - listening to their performance of it then relaxes me.

Here are a few songs that relax me:

Man from snowy river- Jessica's theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9V3sgJxB0o&feature=related

Baby of mine- Alison Krauss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzoZnivlLhw

Just the way you are- Diana Krall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-a_cCBzXRg

All would envy- Shawn Colvin and Chris Botti (trumpet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zg7e390s5U

Bob Marley:) :)
His music has that positive vibe to it

I love Bob!
http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:U7Zi5La6FXGTmM:http://www.freecomputerdesktopwallpaper.com/new_wallpaper/Bob_Marley_wallpaper_picture_image_free_music_Reggae_desktop_wallpaper_1024.jpg

I can relax better to instrumentals

Henry Mancini - Mystery Movie Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkvS8XLc874&feature=related)

Herb Alpert - Rise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ennMD1fPtXA)

Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N_tmH6y7ng)
Rise is an excellent tune - I do in fact have the 7 1/2 minute album version on my iPod. :D