Weekly Lists #157: 5 Soundtracks To Get You To Relax

You know how, sometimes, you’re taking a rest and you need… A soundtrack? For that moment? Something to get your brain to slow down a bit, to get your muscles away from their current, tense, state? A bit of music, maybe? Well, then… Have I got something for you! Here’s 5 soundtracks to get you to relax – effect (just about) guaranteed!

1. Narnia

And this isn’t even just the soundtrack – this is basically a “best off” to get you right in that relaxed mood. Also, it probably helps that I can basically imagine the different scenes from the movie as it’s playing. Just what I need to relax!

2. Pride and Prejudice

Fight me on this one. Pride & Prejudice has one of the best soundtracks ever written. Not only does it narrate the story as a whole beautiful music track. No, it also somehow manages to be perfect for just about any time I need to wind down. Or I’m very stressed. But, like. Really really stressed.

3. The Holiday

This one is a classic for me. Quite possibly? The soundtrack that first made me realise how good these can be. Also maybe the first one that I would have on repeat as I was falling asleep. Yes, the entire thing. Yes, I can actually sing along to all instrument-parts of most tracks on this soundtrack. And, also yes: I can probably tell you the name of just about every single track on this. What can I say – if it’s good? It’s good.

4. Hugo

Okay, this is a personal thing, but I find the sound of clocks really calming. Well, most times at least. So for that reason alone, this track could be in this list. However, when I was watching this movie for the first time, just a few months ago, I distinctly remember thinking that I loved the music. And that effect has just sort of stayed with me, I guess… 🙂

5. Forrest Gump

Look, I love this movie. And this tune? The minute I hear it, it’s basically as something inside of me just unwinds. What more do you need from relaxing soundtracks, really? 🙂

And, finally, an honorable mention should go to this song: