Listen to this when
Aruarian Dance
Brain too loud to study? Put this on loop and do one small thing. 🎧 #Nujabes #lofi
Who it's for
A steady, looping beat provides a predictable rhythmic anchor, which some listeners use to settle restlessness and sustain attention on a task.
Restless→Calm
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Aruarian Dance" is an instrumental track produced by Japanese producer Nujabes for the soundtrack of the 2004 anime Samurai Champloo, appearing on the album Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure. Departure, composed by Nujabes and Fat Jon, features soft, low-tempo tracks in Nujabes' jazz-influenced, sample-based hip hop style.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available) (availability of the Samurai Champloo soundtrack varies by region).
Before you start
Age: All ages
Sit still my heart, do not raise your dust. Let the world find its way to you.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 190
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