Masterpieces to listen to on a cloudy day
There are countless songs that perfectly suit clear blue skies, unending rain, or swirling snow, but surprisingly, it’s hard to find ones that fit a cloudy day.
Here’s a playlist that matches that overcast, not-quite-clear, not-quite-sunny, but comfortably mild kind of weather.
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- Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.
Masterpieces to Listen to on Cloudy Days (41–50)
MiracleGReeeeN
When I listen to this song, the youthful days I experienced as a student come flooding back.
This music video that evokes those memories really hits me in the heart—GReeeeN’s “Kiseki.” The emotions that well up from the opening notes let you feel how good this song is.
It’s the kind of track I want to listen to under a clear sky, soaking in the sentiment.
Become the windtsuji ayano
The song Kaze ni Naru, which was used as the theme for Studio Ghibli’s film The Cat Returns, is a perfect track for a fresh, sunny day.
It’s Ayano Tsuji’s sixth single, released in 2002.
Tsuji’s soothing voice and the sound of the ukulele create an incredibly calm and pleasant mood.
In the music video, Tsuji riding a bicycle under the blue sky also looks wonderfully refreshing.
Since it’s such a great fit for clear, sunny weather, why not head out for a picnic and give it a listen?
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
On sunny days, I want to listen to this masterpiece: Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” (“Bridge of Glory”).
The rhythm that unfolds step by step and the sound that gradually grows brighter with hope are truly a “Bridge of Glory.” I’d like to listen to this classic created by the two members of Yuzu and make it my source of energy on clear days.
Touch the futureSukima Suichi
The piercing horn section conjures up an image of clear skies.
It’s a song by the musical duo Sukima Switch, also known for hits like “Zenryoku Shonen” and “Guarana,” released in 2004 as their third single.
Since it’s been used in films and variety shows, many of you may have heard it before.
Thanks in part to Ohashi’s free and expansive vocals, it has a charm that makes you want to keep listening.
The effortless, refreshing sound is irresistible, too.
It’s a sunny-day pop song that lifts your romantic mood.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
A track whose transparent, luminous tone resonates pleasantly.
Like a clear blue sky, its refreshing melody soothes the listener’s heart.
Released digitally in January 2024, the song also drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Yorushika’s poetic lyrics feel as if you’re reading a lyrical poem, while suis’s expressive vocals strike deeply at the listener’s heart.
This piece is perfect for the start of a bright, breezy day—so refreshing it makes you want to head out for a walk.
It’s a magical song that reminds everyone of the light of hope that lies deep within.
It rains on my day off.Furusato Osamu
You know how it always seems to rain only on your days off? On a holiday morning, when I open the curtains and realize it’s raining, this song usually pops into my head.
Staying in, holing up all day and listening to music… maybe having a day like that isn’t so bad.
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Aruite Kaerou,” used as a tie-in song for the show Ponkikkies.
With its bouncy tempo and the influence of being featured on a TV program strongly associated with mornings, it’s a track you’ll want to play on a sunny day off.
It’s a classic that helps slow down the hectic pace of everyday life.