[Blazing] Carefully selected tracks perfect as BGM for cavalry battles at sports festivals!

MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones

Miserlou

When it comes to the signature song of Dick Dale, known as the King of Surf Guitar, it has to be this track.

Adapted from a folk tune from the Eastern Mediterranean region, it’s characterized by its intense guitar sound and distinctive reverb.

Released in April 1962, the song has long been loved as a quintessential surf rock anthem.

It’s also famous for being used in the film Pulp Fiction.

It’s perfect as background music for cavalry-style team battles, with its powerful guitar riff heightening the sense of combat.

Use it at a school sports day and it’s sure to fire up both participants and spectators.

Hideyoshi Main ThemeShōroku Reijirō

[NHK Taiga Drama] (1996) Hideyoshi, Koroku Reijiro, Naoto Otomo, NHK Symphony Orchestra,

Released in April 1996 as the theme for the NHK Taiga drama “Hideyoshi,” this number resonates powerfully with listeners.

Composed by Reijiro Koroku, it features a majestic melody led by trumpet and strings, brilliantly capturing Hideyoshi’s tumultuous life.

It conveys the fiery spirit of the samurai who lived through the Sengoku period, making it a perfect fit for mounted battle scenes.

Used as background music, it’s sure to boost participants’ morale and fire up the audience.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear in moments when everyone unites and strives for victory.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

A powerful track crafted by Kenshi Yonezu as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Through the imagery of bow and arrow, it symbolically portrays challenge and growth in sports, as well as the strong bond between coach and student.

Released as a digital single on January 27, 2025, it premiered on the opening day of the nationwide tour “Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK,” where it garnered a huge response.

Listening to it before a tug-of-war will sharpen your focus and help you achieve the best results together with your teammates.

Tenchijin ~ Opening ThemeŌshima Michiru

[Wind Ensemble] Tenchijin – Opening Theme (Original Key) / Michiru Oshima (arr. Koichi Sugimoto) [Onigiri Brass Orchester 1st Regular Concert]

The heroic and powerful music calls to mind the figures of warlords who lived through the Sengoku period.

Composed by Michiru Oshima in 2009 as the opening theme for the NHK Taiga drama Tenchijin, the piece is characterized by its grand orchestral sound.

It brilliantly captures the drama’s worldview and resonated with many people.

The work has also been arranged for wind band and has become popular enough to be performed by schools and amateur ensembles.

It’s also perfect as background music for team competitions like cavalry battles at sports festivals.

It inspires a sense of unity and the motivation to work hard together.

Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Fourth MovementAntonín Leopold Dvořák

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Fourth Movement

A celebrated piece, noted for its powerful string sonorities and passionate fanfares, was premiered by Antonín Dvořák at Carnegie Hall in New York in December 1893.

With its majestic sound and exhilarating momentum that makes you want to move, this work was composed during his stay in America and was inspired by Native American music.

It has been recorded by many renowned conductors and orchestras, and was even used in Japanese commercials in the 1970s.

Popular as background music for school sports-day cheer battles and footraces, its thrilling performances ignite the entire venue.

Frequently used for ceremonies and graduations—bright, festive occasions—it’s perfect for creating memorable moments.

Sword DanceAram Khachaturian

Sword Dance

With its dynamic and powerful melody, this piece is a perfect fit for cavalry-style matches at school sports festivals.

The offbeat rhythms and playful brass parts further heighten the intense, heated atmosphere of the bout.

It became a major hit in the United States in 1948, inspiring many cover versions by various artists.

Although it was originally composed as ballet music, its dramatic musicality makes it ideal for expressing the tension and excitement of competition.

Play it as background music for a cavalry match, and both participants and spectators are sure to get fired up!

I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

A powerful anthem of will and resolve from the film ONE PIECE FILM RED.

Released by Ado in June 2022, the song is notable for lyrics brimming with self-affirmation that wells up from deep within and heartfelt care for one’s companions.

The energetic, exhilarating rock sound crafted by Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and Ado’s distinctive vocals truly shine.

The song expresses the feelings of the film’s character Uta, depicting the process of acknowledging one’s own weaknesses and anxieties while overcoming them to grow stronger.

It’s a perfect track for rallying yourself at a sports day or athletic festival, or when you want to strive together with your teammates.