Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky
Betelgeuse, Sirius, Orion, and more…
The night sky is adorned with a variety of constellations—there are said to be as many as 88.
Is there a song you feel like listening to when you suddenly look up at the night sky? In this article, we introduce recommended songs about constellations from among many classics.
Many of them are perfect for stargazing, so feel free to use this when looking for camp background music or songs related to constellations! Enjoy them as you gaze at the constellations floating in the star-filled night sky.
They’re sure to accompany the memories you make with someone special.
- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
- A timeless masterpiece that lets you feel the cosmos. A space-themed song filled with dreams and love, evoking starry skies and galaxies.
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Constellation songs: masterpieces and popular tracks you'd want to listen to while gazing at the night sky (1–10)
A Romance ForetoldNogizaka 46
Perhaps some of you have checked your love life through a horoscope.
This is a song by the popular idol group Nogizaka46.
It’s included on their 11th single, “Inochi wa Utsukushii,” released in 2015.
It won first place in Nogizaka46’s song popularity poll and even had a music video made, showing just how passionately it’s supported by fans.
Enjoy this pop tune that will lift your spirits.
Andromedaaiko
A bittersweet breakup song about the fading memories of a former lover.
It’s a track by aiko, a popular singer-songwriter from Osaka known for her songs about love.
Released in 2003 as her 13th single, its relatively uninflected melody makes it sound as if she’s calmly speaking her feelings aloud, which only deepens the sadness for the listener.
AldebaranAI
Let me introduce “Aldebaran,” well-known as the theme song of the morning drama Come Come Everybody.
The pairing of Ai and songwriter Naotaro Moriyama was an unexpected one.
It’s a song where the emotive melody pairs beautifully with a voice that resonates in both the high and low ranges.
Another highlight is the grand development that builds powerfully toward the ending.
The gospel-style layered chorus is truly breathtaking.
As the lyrics suggest, why not look up at a star-filled sky while praying for the happiness of someone dear to you?
Songs of the constellations: Masterpieces and popular tracks to enjoy while gazing at the night sky (11–20)
Deneb and SpicaDIALOGUE＋
Recommended for anyone who wants to listen to a bright, high-energy constellation-themed song! It’s a track released in 2022 by the voice actor unit DIALOGUE＋.
This love song takes inspiration from Deneb in the constellation Cygnus, which forms part of the Summer Triangle, and Spica in Virgo.
Created by Tomoya Tabuchi of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, it features an uplifting, fast-paced groove that’s a lot of fun.
Combined with classic idol vibes, it’s sure to boost your spirits.
The piano in the instrumental break sparkles just like a constellation.
It’s perfect not only for cheering on a budding romance, but also for kicking off something new in the summer!
Making constellationsGOOD ON THE REEL
This is a constellation-themed song I highly recommend for couples and married partners.
It was released in 2023 by GOOD ON THE REEL, a rock band that became a three-piece under their new lineup.
True to their signature beautiful soundscapes, the intro immediately evokes a starry expanse.
The lyrics tenderly express love for one’s partner and the desire to deepen that bond.
The guitar that rings out behind the chorus is incredibly cool, giving the words an even brighter, more powerful impact.
The musical excitement and the lyrical message shine together in a high-level harmony.
An Awkward ConstellationKIRINJI
A song about constellations crafted by Takaki Horigome of KIRINJI.
It’s a track from the 2023 album “Steppin’ Out,” released on the new label syncokin.
The lyrics, based on scenes of shifting starlight and written from a unique perspective, leave a strong impression.
Inspired by the idea that many musicians have become stars, it is said to carry a feeling of overcoming loss.
The sound is full of weightless float, wrapping you in a cool, comfortable groove.
This piece likely mirrors the changes within the human heart—take your time and listen, holding your own feelings close.
AoKamishiraishi Mone
A slow ballad by Mone Kamishiraishi, whose expressive talent is widely praised not only as an actress but also as a singer.
It’s a track from her 2019 concept album “i,” which features five love stories.
From the piano introduction onward, the song gently weaves a world that evokes a seasonal atmosphere—like the Summer Triangle in the night sky.
The lyrics convey a heartfelt sentiment that unforgettable memories will continue to sustain you, making it both poignant and heartwarming.
It might also work well as a healing song.
Be sure to listen to it under the summer night sky.
Mone’s softly conversational singing style gradually sinks in, too.