What to Listen To
Where to Start.
If you're new to Spravato® or looking to refresh your listening practice, this page gives you concrete starting points — specific artists, albums, and genres that patients and clinicians have found most supportive.
Editor's picks
Top Picks for Spravato® Sessions
Brian Eno — Ambient Series
The definitive starting point for session music. Ambient 1 (Music for Airports) and Ambient 4 (On Land) are particularly well-suited. Non-intrusive, spacious, and endlessly listenable.
Nils Frahm — All Melody
Piano-led post-classical with electronic textures. Emotionally rich but never overwhelming. Moves beautifully through the arc of a session.
Marconi Union — Weightless
Designed in collaboration with sound therapists to reduce anxiety. The 8-minute track (and its extended versions) is one of the most studied relaxation recordings ever made.
Arvo Pärt — Tintinnabuli Works
Sacred minimalism. Spiegel im Spiegel, Für Alina, and Tabula Rasa are all exceptional. The sparse, bell-like quality creates profound stillness.
Max Richter — Sleep
An 8-hour composition designed to accompany sleep. The 'Gentle Versions' release is ideal for sessions — deeply peaceful, with a slow emotional arc.
Find your fit
Find Music by What You Need
"I feel anxious"
Start with Marconi Union's Weightless, then move to Brian Eno's Ambient 1. Keep the volume low and focus on the lowest sounds.
See full guide→"I want to go deep"
Try Jóhann Jóhannsson's Arrival soundtrack or Hildur Guðnadóttir's Chernobyl score. These carry emotional weight and depth.
See full guide→"I'm not sure what I need"
Start with our curated playlists — they're designed to move through all session phases and work for most patients.
See full guide→Important
What to Avoid
Songs with lyrics you know well — they pull the mind into narrative and memory rather than present experience.
Music with sudden loud moments or jarring transitions — these can be startling and anxiety-provoking during altered states.
Playlists with ads — interruptions break the therapeutic container. Use a premium streaming account or download music beforehand.
Music that carries strong personal associations (an ex's favorite song, a funeral hymn) — unless you're intentionally working with that material.
High-energy or aggressive music — even if you normally love it, it can amplify anxiety during Spravato® sessions.