[Relaxed & Gentle] A calm track with an easy, unhurried tempo
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a calm vibe—great for both singing and listening.
Whether you’re looking for easy, slow-tempo tracks to sing at karaoke, or soothing songs to help you unwind after a long day…
We hope this helps you find relaxed, mellow tunes for those moments.
If you’re choosing songs to sing at karaoke, look for ones that seem easy not just in tempo but in pitch as well.
May you find songs that match your taste—whether it’s a striking vocal performance or tracks that make perfect background music.
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[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (31–40)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Listening to Motohiro Hata’s singing makes you feel as if your heart is being cleansed, doesn’t it? His clear, deeply resonant voice fits perfectly with this song, Himawari no Yakusoku (Promise of a Sunflower).
Released in 2014 as his 17th single, it became popular across generations as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
It’s a ballad many people want to listen to while thinking of someone special—celebrated as a tearjerker and a song about friendship.
It’s also one of those tracks that can make you burst into tears when your heart is feeling fragile.
SparkleRADWIMPS
A medium-tempo number with flowing, memorable piano, it serves as the theme song for the film Your Name.
It’s included on RADWIMPS’ 2016 album Human Bloom.
The opening is gentle and subdued, but the mood gradually opens up.
The relaxed, march-like groove feels pleasant.
You’ll want to dive into its beauty—like etching precious moments into your memory—and the gentle tempo and the way the soundscape begins to move gives it a sense of the future.
It’s also great for when you want to settle down.
rainbowSuda Masaki
When you’re in the mood for a gentle, laid-back song, Masaki Suda’s “Niji (Rainbow)” is a perfect choice.
It also serves as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
Soft and moving, it ties in beautifully with the movie’s story.
The lyrics and music were written by Huwie Ishizaki.
It’s a heartfelt love song that feels almost like a proposal.
Many women would surely think, “How wonderful it would be to be proposed to with words and a song like this.” It’s a song that leaves you with a warm, gentle feeling after you listen.
StoryAI
AI’s classic song “Story” reminds us of the importance of everyday life and of the people by our side.
Its English-lyrics version was chosen as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed release of the Disney film Big Hero 6.
The gentle message, delivered through AI’s soulful vocals, speaks directly to the heart.
Listening to the song feels like being wrapped in AI’s warm love.
With its relaxed melody yet passionate spirit, the song became popular with many listeners.
It tells us that we live because we have someone precious, and it makes us want to cherish the time we share with that person.
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For those who enjoy melodic pop and folk, I recommend “Kimi ga Omoide ni Naru Mae ni.” It was released in 1993 by the rock band Spitz and was used as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s “Motto Suteki ni!” The nostalgic guitar tones are striking and evoke the end of a bittersweet romance.
Masamune Kusano’s high, sorrowful vocals are also memorable.
Its gentle melody will slowly soothe your tired heart.
If you’re looking for a mid-tempo ballad, give it a listen.
[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (41–50)
clichéMr.Children
Speaking of laid-back ballads, Mr.
Children has countless masterpieces.
Among them, “Joutouku” is included on their 2012 album [(an imitation) blood orange] and was featured in the drama “Osobaki no Himawari: Boku no Jinsei, Renewal.” The catchy, emotionally resonant melodies characteristic of Mr.
Children and Sakurai’s careful, heartfelt vocal delivery—conveying an urgent sincerity—can move you to tears.
I’m sure this song has sparked various turning points and helped connect people’s feelings.
It was a deeply affecting ballad from the time of its release, but I feel the lyrics have resonated even more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JupiterHirahara Ayaka
This is the debut single by Ayaka Hirahara, a singer-songwriter who grew up in a musical family and is also known as a saxophone player.
The song sets lyrics to a melody from Holst’s The Planets, a celebrated classical masterpiece, and despite being her debut, it captivated many listeners with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
Its gentle, expansive feel—like being wrapped in the vastness of space—soothes everyday fatigue, making it a number you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired.
