We've all heard of 'comfort food', but what about 'comfort music'?
The right piece of music can bring solace, soothe emotions, and support us to work through hard times.
Hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga") is a Danish word for a mood of cosiness and comfort with feelings of wellness and contentment through enjoying the simple things in life.
Hygge; the art of comfort from the simple things in life Photo: CC00 Beskrivelse
With the help of our listeners, we've put together this playlist of comfort music to add to some hygge to your life.
Bach: Cello Suite No 4 in E
Schubert: An die musik
Beethoven: Symphony No 6, Pastoral
Sibelius: Andante Festivo
Eric Whitacre: The Seal Lullaby
Bach/Busoni: Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland
Faure: In Paradisum
Dorothy Buchanan: Peace Song
David Morriss will be playing more comfort music this week in Upbeat, weekdays from midday on RNZ Concert.
