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Quiet Room Music: Brian Eno's Healing Soundscapes

Experience Brian Eno's calming Quiet Room music for hospitals. Learn how soundscapes aid patient relaxation and mindfulness in healthcare settings.

MINDFUL STAFF
Aug 3, 2025
2 min read(210 words)
Quiet Room Music: Brian Eno's Healing Soundscapes

The Healing Power of Brian Eno's Quiet Room Music

What Is a Hospital Quiet Room?

A Quiet Room is a specially designed hospital space that uses:
- Soothing lighting
- Calming music
- Relaxing visuals

to help patients reduce stress and anxiety during medical treatment.

Brian Eno's Groundbreaking Soundscapes

Renowned musician Brian Eno created exclusive compositions for Montefiore Hospital's Quiet Room in Hove, UK. These ambient soundscapes:
- Promote relaxation
- Reduce patient stress levels
- Enhance the healing environment

Experience the Quiet Room Music

Listen to a sample track from Eno's therapeutic composition:
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The Science Behind Music Therapy

Research shows that calming music in healthcare settings can:
1. Lower blood pressure
2. Reduce pain perception
3. Decrease anxiety
4. Improve sleep quality

About the Montefiore Hospital Installation

The Quiet Room project features:
- Custom music by Brian Eno
- Accompanying visual art ("77M Paintings")
- Scientifically-designed relaxation space

Photo credit: IBI Nightingale

This content supplements "Minding Your Health" from Mindful magazine's October 2013 issue.

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