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There was a particular easy listening station when I was a kid that played 60s, 70s, and 80s folk, soft rock, motown, and other singer-songwriter stuff that helped me deal with the anxiety of fighting parents and the deathly silence in between.
These days I listen to old episodes of MST3K or Rifftrax on YT, Best of the Worst, or one of the myriad of "oldies playing quietly in the next room and it's raining" that you can easily find.
My mind still races at night. I eventually made a playlist to recreate that old radio station vibe. It doesn't hit the same way it used to.
What music were you listening to at the most happy/content period or even just moment in your life? I know sometimes that can be dificult but just indulge me for a sec
Gothic and symphonic metal became and remain a huge part of my listening routine. It hit at just the right time in early adulthood. I listen to a moderately diverse set of genres but those fun, dark, and catchy styles have always brought me joy.
Is there a piece or work like that which makes you feel content thats also conducive to sleep in your estimate? Like something that doesnt stimulate too much but puts you at ease and gives your mind something to wear itself down with to the point its a smooth and enjoyable transition to sleep?
The genre doesn't lend itself particularly to restfulness. It's too high energy. I like it for that, and fit it in accordingly.
Understand