German researchers randomly assigned 385 surgery patients to one of two groups. The first wore earphones during their operations, listening to an audiotape that played soothing background music along ...

Experience deep relaxation and peace with this tranquil video from Relax River. Enjoy breathtaking visuals of nature—misty lakes, vibrant blossoms, soothing water ripples, and warm autumn ...

Jennifer Gersten, a doctoral student in violin performance at Stony Brook University, is an editor at Guernica and the winner of the 2018 Rubin Prize for Music Criticism. Follow @jenwgersten Let the ...

Patients undergoing surgery who listen to soothing talk and music while under anesthesia may wake up feeling less pain. By Nicholas Bakalar Patients undergoing surgery who listen to soothing talk and ...

Take a calming journey through the pristine beauty of Norway, filmed in ultra-high-definition 4K. This peaceful nature video combines soothing background music with immersive visuals of fjords, ...

Tune into our crowdsourced playlist of great background music for your reading – or don’t, as some of you hate the idea of mixing both arts. Where do you stand? When we asked what music you listen to ...