14 May 2026, 11:55 AM
I’ve always been fascinated with the intersections between music and nature. I love it when different areas of my life collide.
The music + nature playlists on Spotify, for example, are absolute gems. Here are some of my favorites:
Sometimes, I’m in the mood to listen to nature sounds alone, and Spotify is also a treasure trove of that. I love Birds in the Forest, Night Rain, and Gentle Waves, among so many others.
YouTube is a great source of music, too. Plus, you actually see nature scenes and landscapes in the background, so it’s nice to play videos while doing something else. Or even while doing nothing and you’re just… being.
Malte Marten Music has been my go-to channel lately, especially when I just want to be in a better headspace and not bombard my brain with yet another onslaught of words. His music is so healing and magical—there’s something about handpan music that speaks to my soul on a profound level.
And since I’ve been in my mountain era (not to mention that I’ve always loved instrumental guitar music), I found this video particularly endearing:
It’s on my bucket list to play an instrument while surrounded by nature.
One day.