MUSIC FOR SLEEP
VA - Melodies of Morpheus (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3
Music has long been recognized for its therapeutic properties. Among its many uses, it is often employed as a sleep aid, with mood music, classical music, and easy listening music being particularly effective.
Mood music, designed to evoke specific emotions, can help create a calming environment conducive to sleep. It can reduce stress and anxiety, slowing the heart rate and lowering blood pressure. This relaxation of the body prepares it for sleep, making mood music a powerful tool in battling insomnia.
Classical music, with its structured harmonies and rhythms, can have a similar effect. Studies have shown that listening to classical music before bed can improve sleep quality. The slow, steady rhythms mimic the body’s natural heartbeat, helping to induce a state of relaxation. Moreover, classical music is often devoid of lyrics, preventing the listener’s mind from becoming too engaged and disrupting sleep.
Easy listening music, as the name suggests, is easy on the ears and mind. It is typically slow and soft, lacking any harsh or jarring elements. This genre of music can help clear the mind of distracting thoughts, making it easier to fall asleep.
In conclusion, listening to mood music, classical music, and easy listening music before bed can significantly improve sleep quality. By creating a calming environment and promoting relaxation, these genres of music can help individuals fall asleep faster and enjoy more restful sleep. However, it’s important to note that everyone is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Therefore, individuals should experiment with different types of music to find what works best for them. (B)
Due to the great response for VA - Sleep (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3. (https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2024/02/va-sleep-butterboy-compilation-cd1cd2cd3.html)
I have curated this additional Sleep compilation in three themes and 58 tracks to help with a restful sleep.
This compilation was originally suggested by regular visitor Mike M. who requested more adult easy listening or classical music. As promised here they are. Thanks Mike M.
Enjoy... or Sleep.
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Track lists
CD1 Mood
01 Lullaby Tribe - Soothing Mountain Winds 5:22
02 R. Carlos Nakai - Catfish Blues 5:18
03 Tim Weisberg - Dion Blue 3:58
04 Cantoma - Early Till Late 4:45
05 Jacob Gurevitsch - Poesia La Mar 4:18
06 John Barry - The Beyondness Of Things 4:17
07 Riley Lee - In The Monastery Garden 8:15
08 Tibetian Folk - Tibetan Flute 1:00:34
09 East Wind Associates - Wooden Ship 4:25
10 Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois & Roger Eno - An Ending (Ascent) 4:26
11 William Ackerman - Shella's Pictures 4:18
12 Phil Cunningham & Manus Lunny - When The Snow Melts 3:55
13 Nightnoise - Night In That Land 3:13
14 Michael Hedges - Aerial Boundaries 4:43
15 Tron Syversen - Monnlight Reflections 5:57
16 Philip Aaberg - Sentimental Walk From Diva 4:50
17 Ensemble Villa Musica - Adagio From Flute Quartet In D 1:53
CD2 Classical
01 Ennio Morricone - Gabriel's Oboe 2:16
02 Gabriel Faure - Pavane 6:08
03 Claude Debussy - Clair De Lune 5:14
04 Jules Emile Frédéric Massenet - Rousseau Meditation From Thais 3:46
05 J.S. Bach - Air On The G String 3:33
06 John Barry - Out Of Africa 3:11
07 Jeroen Van Veen (Piano) - Primavera 7:24
08 Jacques Loussier - Gymnopedie No. 1 - Var. 1 4:37
09 Albinoni - Adagio 5:49
10 Roger Williams - Moonlight Love (Debussy's 'claire De Lune') 3:40
11 Johannes Brahms - Wiegenlied ('Guten Abend, Gut Nacht'), Song For Voice & Piano, Op. 49,4 2:37
12 Frederick Delius - Pieces For Cello And Chamber Orchestra - On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring 7:04
13 Cecile Ousset; Simon Rattle: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto #2 In C Minor, Op. 18 - 2. Adagio Sostenuto 4:11
14 Romantic Strings And Twin Pianos - No Other Love 3:08
15 Romantic Strings And Twin Pianos - My Twilight Dream 3:15
16 Phamie Gow - War Song 3:18
17 London Philharmonic Orchestra - Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 5 Iv. Adagietto 10:49
18 Erik Satie - Gnossienne No. 1 3:26
19 Frédéric Chopin - Ballade No.4 In F-Moll, Op.52 12:14
20 Depeche Mode - Sonata No.14 In C#M (Moonlight Sonata) 5:36
CD3 Easy Listening
01 Pierre Belmonde - Aria 3:25
02 Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra - Dream 2:53
03 Michel Legrand - Morning Stillness 3:12
04 Melachrino Strings And Orchestra - The Sweetest Sounds 2:49
05 Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra - Drifting And Dreaming 3:22
06 Romantic Strings Orchestra - The First Ever I Saw Your Face 2:32
07 Terry Harrington - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening 3:33
08 Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra - Sea Of Dreams 2:42
09 Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore 2:55
10 Reader's Digest - Shenandoah 3:13
11 Michel Legrand - On The Bridge 2:40
12 Gordon Langford - La Mer (Beyond The Sea) 3:19
13 Larry Dalton - Autumn In New York 3:15
14 Francis Goya - Try A Little Tenderness 3:41
15 Herb Ohta - Song For Anna (Chanson D'anna) 3:47
16 Romantic Strings - Moonlight Serenade 2:38
17 Romantic Strings And Twin Pianos - Nature Boy 3:16
18 Barney Wilen - Melodie Pour Les Radios Taxis 3:49
19 Mantovani & His Orchestra - The Old Fashioned Way 3:26
20 Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire 3:35
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