The demand for relaxation music is truly continuing at an ever faster pace as more people turn to music as a way to experience relaxation. Relaxation music is a popular musical genre which has helped and delighted millions of people worldwide. This type of music is designed specifically to aid relaxation.

The effectiveness of relaxation music arises from a number of important factors: repetitive musical phrasing and consistency, a slow tempo, the correct choice of instrumentation, and the musical frequencies used. These things, combined with the composer's performance and the quality of the recording, result in a form of music that can be extremely useful for gently relaxing the mind and body.

Music does relax - it's been proved - hospitals and universities have carried out studies and have researched the benefits of listening to relaxing music. It's well known that music and sound waves affect the heartbeat, the brain, influence our moods and affects the blood and water in our bodies (70% of our body is water), especially when exposed to intense sound vibrations, particularly in the lower frequency range. So it is important we listen to the right kind of music if we are to give our bodies and minds an opportunity each day in which to relax and quieten.

Sound used as a form of therapy is not a new concept. In ancient times, musicians sometimes used musical techniques as a way to bring comfort and relaxation to people who were anxious or ill. So it's no surprise, that even today, with the increased growth and popularity of complementary therapies, health and wellness treatments, that music (mostly in the form of background music) still plays a role in helping to create a relaxing and soothing atmosphere for people.

This page features a full-length music sample for you to enjoy. The featured track is from the album A Calm Light...

Track title: Peace Inside Me.
Duration: 9 minutes 28 seconds.
(Due to the length of the MP3 file, this track may take a few moments to load before playing).

PROFILE
Songwriter and musician Mark Woollacott offers genuine relaxation through the release of his melodic synthesizer music...
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RELAXING PICTURES
Click on the image below to see a selection of relaxing pictures taken by Mark Woollacott.
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