music to help with anxiety

[JamesG_UK]

Hi everyone

Who here finds music useful when dealing with anxiety? I think I benefit from two types of music, the first being songs that feature anxiety/mental health, because I can relate to the lyrics, and the second being calming music that helps me to relax and fall asleep. Has anyone got any favourite songs/pieces that they find useful?

[NoraB]

Choral music helps me when I'm stressed. John Rutter, Eric Whitaker type of stuff.

Or Radiohead.

[JamesG_UK]

Great response, thanks NoraB. Choral music does have a very soothing effect on the mind, doesn't it?!....and yes, Radiohead, excellent choice!

[NoraB]

Great response, thanks NoraB. Choral music does have a very soothing effect on the mind, doesn't it?!....and yes, Radiohead, excellent choice!

Choral music beings my heart rate right down, and Thom Yorke goes very nicely with my co-codamol.

Piano music too - Alexis Ffrench (not a typo) has done some amazing stuff - his 'Bluebird' makes me cry.

[Fishmanpa]

Music has been my savior since I can remember. As a professional musician all my adult life, writing, playing, performing and listening have been the best medicine for me throughout all the trials and tribulations in my life. During 2020, with all the stresses we've been facing, it proved to be the calming force in the storm and will continue to be so.

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[NoraB]

Music has been my savior since I can remember. As a professional musician all my adult life, writing, playing, performing and listening have been the best medicine for me throughout all the trials and tribulations in my life. During 2020, with all the stresses we've been facing, it proved to be the calming force in the storm and will continue to be so.

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I liked you before. I like you even more now. Music has been my saviour too Fish - from as far back as I can remember. I don't want to imagine a world without music.

[Scissel]

Music has been my savior since I can remember. As a professional musician all my adult life, writing, playing, performing and listening have been the best medicine for me throughout all the trials and tribulations in my life. During 2020, with all the stresses we've been facing, it proved to be the calming force in the storm and will continue to be so.

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No way ... you to? I wouldn't say I'm professional but an amateur musician. Without music I'd be sunk - all genres - its more about the artistry and passion behind the song, and what the artist is trying to portray. I like people with great voices and people that can barely carry a tune - I'll take Kris Kristofferson any day. Depends on my mood also draws me to a certain genre.

BTW - Love the avatar; JamesG

[gronk]

Music has been my savior since I can remember. As a professional musician all my adult life, writing, playing, performing and listening have been the best medicine for me throughout all the trials and tribulations in my life. During 2020, with all the stresses we've been facing, it proved to be the calming force in the storm and will continue to be so.

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That is deadly bro!

I ain't trying to fish for your identity, but are you famous i.e. household name? I can play the didgeridoo but only ever busked. Must be incredible experience playing on stage in front of a large crowd.

It aint unusual to find famous people on forums. The first MH forum I ever joined had Ruby Wax and a Monty Python guy on it.

[WiredIncorrectly]

It aint unusual to find famous people on forums. The first MH forum I ever joined had Ruby Wax and a Monty Python guy on it.

100% some known names here. Not sure about celeb status. Quite possibly, but you'd never know.

Professor Green ... are you here?

[Scissel]

Wow I never even heard of the didgeridoo - had to google it - really cool!!