Four Songs for Four Scent Rituals
A song can give a small ritual a beginning and an end. Put one on, pick one scent, and make a few minutes your own. These are links to the full tracks on the artists’ official YouTube channels.
1. First light: Fresh Morning
A slow build, steady drums and a bright guitar line. Put it on while you open the window or make the first cup of the day.
Explore Fresh Morning · Listen to Tycho — A Walk in full on YouTube
2. At your desk: Deep Focus
A repeating synth figure that unfolds for nearly eight minutes. A good fit for clearing the table and getting one thing started.
Explore Deep Focus · Listen to Nils Frahm — Says in full on YouTube
3. Between plans: Zen Moment
Piano, strings and small electronic details. Turn the volume down and let the whole piece carry a few unhurried minutes.
Explore Zen Moment · Listen to Ólafur Arnalds — Near Light in full on YouTube
4. Last light: Good Night
Soft, sustained layers for a lamp-lit room and an open book. If you’re using a diffuser, switch it off before sleep.
Explore Good Night · Listen to Brian Eno — An Ending (Ascent) in full on YouTube
More from ESOCA
Visit ESOCA Scent Rituals on YouTube for our own videos, or choose a ritual for the part of the day you’re in. Use essential oils only in a compatible diffuser, and follow its instructions and the bottle label.
