Relaxing VGM Source Tunes

[Level 99]

This is not a favorites list or any kind of thing like that. I'm merely looking to expand my playlists at both work and home for when I'm crunching code and answering correspondence. Anything that is relaxing or chill. I am asking for source tunes, not ReMixes.

I will provide some YT examples when I can access it but stuff along the lines of Waterworld & Jurassic Park 2 for SNES, the ice level from Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse, the fish music from Mario Paint, downtempo piano stuff, select songs from the Silent Hill series, etc etc.

Doesn't matter what system they are on, just gimme gimme gimme!

[Swifthom]

Well, I think the Ecco the Dolphin songs go without saying, particularly 'Songs of Time' from 1996 which is the original composers vision of what the music in the original games would sound like if made properly not on the mega drive soundcard (oops, does that count as a remix?)

I've always had a soft spot for 'The Longest Journey's' soundtrack as well. It's a little engaging but, particularly if you've played the game and know the story, FULL of meaning.

[Black_Doom]

This track is very relaxing and just one of my most favorite VGM piece.

[Doulifée]

Rare's water level like donkey kong and banjo.

[Soul Splint]

from Dark Cloud for the PS2. The link is to the extended (looped) version--enjoy:)

[Soul Splint]

Also, though it's a bit more atmospheric than melodic,

from Spyro 2 always made me drift away...

[Moguta]

Half of the Star Ocean Till The End Of Time Soundtrack Volume 1 is relaxing orchestral. For example:

[Garpocalypse]

Half of the Star Ocean Till The End Of Time Soundtrack Volume 1 is relaxing orchestral. For example:

Star Ocean II as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8vgQS3do0 Moderate

Pyroxene

[AngelCityOutlaw]

[Theory of N]

I have a "sleepytime" playlist of tracks I listen to when I'm going to sleep sometimes. Here are some of the game tracks I have in it. Keep in mind, not everyone will agree that these are "relaxing" (especially some of the SimCity 3000 ones) but I fined them relaxing.

Ar Tonellico III

http://youtu.be/4iUgGwBJ0NI - Somniloquence

http://youtu.be/Ecg_9fJHYKE - The Land Resonates

http://youtu.be/XMHwdtjFDUw - Lifeless Rain Falling

http://youtu.be/IU_Mdfvt7B4 - A Transparent Wind

http://youtu.be/PSH_TmJWKfo - Phaze Shift

http://youtu.be/ixWRkOjT1aE - On A Night Filled With Shooting Stars

Chrono Cross (Mostly acoustic stuff here)

http://youtu.be/hOEvKKrIADo - Arni Village (Home World)

http://youtu.be/oUsPzxW2_p8 - Arni Village (Another World)

http://youtu.be/nLXDfuw2__A - Lost Fragments

http://youtu.be/TSk6WbYZ5fU - Forest of Illusion

http://youtu.be/uOSrWGJBL34 - Guldove (Another World)

http://youtu.be/6ZirXSIkXKs - Voyage (Another World)

http://youtu.be/L2AoDGt8g7I - Guldove (Home World)

http://youtu.be/P_361uNAo_0 - Chronomantique

http://youtu.be/gWZ2cqFr0Vo - Marbule (Another World)

http://youtu.be/D7KsWgE7-oE - Garden of God

http://youtu.be/ARiYtw5njJE - Jellyfish Sea

http://youtu.be/CxbQI3VpTuc - The Girl Who Stole The Stars

Dark Cloud 2

http://youtu.be/CgsYmYJWio4 - Rainbow Butterfly Woods

http://youtu.be/02PXajBrw80 - Tree Spirit Jurak

http://youtu.be/zqwcf2yjSWU - Peace of the World

http://youtu.be/oFMli8L_NGU - Stella Valley

http://youtu.be/lPK0qIJMIWk - Stella Magic Temple

http://youtu.be/iB5Q96QY_kw - Veniccio

http://youtu.be/tso4rZ4A1BY - Gundorada Workshop

FFVII - Dirge of Cerberus

If you have not listened to this soundtrack, you should. There's much more that I would consider relaxing than what's here. Masashi Hamauzu is amazing.

http://youtu.be/rV6O0XBbT1E - Calm Before the Storm

http://youtu.be/HD3MB5SZ8dk - Fragment of Memory

http://youtu.be/2rXO_5AsKgg - Silent Edge

http://youtu.be/g8VIEbpIpZQ - Memories With Lucrecia

http://youtu.be/u8Pqy-CY2o4 - Lucrecia Crescent

Final Fantasy XII

http://youtu.be/tnHVD-2DwAY - Seperation With Penelo

http://youtu.be/CuP4bkl-bYI - Game Over

http://youtu.be/QOAD58HCB-c - Eruyt Village

http://youtu.be/bZPJGDoKYkw - Abandoning Power

http://youtu.be/QUp46wc9d0Y - Time For Rest

Final Fantasy XIII

http://youtu.be/npCJ5BAgXqs - Sulyaa Springs

http://youtu.be/NX94tfBsgcU - The Gapra Whitewood

http://youtu.be/s5lxAsfxINI - Mysteries Abound

Katamari Damacy

http://youtu.be/gFLJX-T7LPk - Que Sera Sera

http://youtu.be/4SrjUCg1riI - Katamaritaino

Napple Tale

http://youtu.be/CggBsTNfQr4 - A Guitar's Rhythm

http://youtu.be/1A34SIZcbvw - Be a Frog

http://youtu.be/HGEriDaJ9hw - たまご

Sigma Harmonics (more Hamauzu)

http://youtu.be/zK2JK2ubHgw - Flowing Time

http://youtu.be/OxxjZy_HqQw - Who Is He Anyway?

http://youtu.be/reG3Nc9IIZY - Visiting Again Soon

SimCity 3000

http://youtu.be/sdBDOx-2JOE - Building

http://youtu.be/CV5HC6Hw0qQ - Window Washer's Dream

http://youtu.be/bzWLwASzJpM - Central Park Sunday

http://youtu.be/hA_OK1UbmGI - South Bridge

http://youtu.be/v6d1CdRhwmI - Night Life

http://youtu.be/o4vRJF8L4SY - Updown Town

Sonic Adventure

http://youtu.be/S_eeA-PQmiM - Snowy Mountain

http://youtu.be/7TMnBlqe7fk - Event: Unbound

http://youtu.be/eDCgoBQGldQ - Event: Goodbye

Sonic Adventure 2

http://youtu.be/YvW-33Di7uA - Dive Into the Mellow

http://youtu.be/UGC59jMQRB8 - Deeper

http://youtu.be/O1xOuzAnA_Q - Bright Sound

http://youtu.be/2gDGtg3OCq8 - Lovely Gate

http://youtu.be/Y2uaVKBoN3o - The Base

and a few others:

http://youtu.be/rNRaXqbAuFE - Final Fantasy X - Besaid Island

http://youtu.be/AcHJivAeCFw - Final Fantasy X-2 - Besaid Island

http://youtu.be/b7c1KDmxKUA - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Cheap Shop

http://youtu.be/OdA96FhfepI - Magna Carta II - The Sights of Abazet

http://youtu.be/G-bbb590ap8 - Fly For Fun - Flaris

http://youtu.be/Xv4X2KfexRk - .hack//G.U. - Desktop

EDIT: Oh, and Animal Crossing.

Edited June 26, 2013 by Theory of N

[Ivan Hakštok]

Here are some I usually listen to when I just wanna relax:

Xenogears:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp14Q0VHzMw - Singing of the gentle wind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMzBEv12ExY - The treasure which cannot be stolen

Tsugunai Atonement:

- Morning fog in the village

- Early afternoon in the village

- Evening in the village

- A peaceful temple

- Eternal soul

Chrono Cross:

- Dimension breach

- Dream of the shore

(I'd list more from Chrono Cross but ToN already has it covered )

Xenoblade:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iPQP7aDe_Y - Beyond the sky

Radical Dreamers:

- Le tresor interdit

Vagrant Story:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysF5KjhRtxk - Joshua 2

Final Fantasy 12:

- Near the water (omg ToN how did you miss this one )

Aquaria:

- Lost to the waves

[Swifthom]

I'm an idiot...

How could I forget the brilliant Toki Tori 2 soundtrack. Just treads the line between ambient and properly musical brilliantly. Not necessarily sleep music but as background ambience for working it's perfect:

http://twotribesgames.bandcamp.com/album/toki-tori-2-original-soundtrack

[K.B.]

Persona 2: Innocent Sin - Lunar Palace Konan

[Mustin]

Here's all you need:

The whole soundtrack is pretty much a relaxing, albeit pensive, hot mess.

[Manoo2k]

[Skeifie]

Virbank City from Pokemon Black/White 2 had a really relaxed feel. I personally didn't want to leave the town.