[For Work] Compilation of Tear-Jerking BGM Videos [Covers, etc.]
Beautiful music that gently accompanies a pensive mood… In this article, we’re featuring tear-jerking background music (BGM).
We’ve put together popular free BGM, focus/working BGM, and piano covers of existing songs.
If you bookmark this article or dive deeper from the videos listed here, you’ll be able to enjoy lovely tracks anytime, at any moment.
Now then—will you find something that plucks at your heartstrings?
Please enjoy reading to the very end.
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[For Work] Tear-Jerking BGM Video Compilation [Covers, etc.] (1–10)
forget me notnoru
When you’re feeling anxious or lonely, we’d love for you to listen to “forget me not.” Noru handled both composition and arrangement, and it was created as free BGM.
The melody carries a somewhat serious atmosphere, yet you can also feel calm and gentleness at the same time.
It’s a dramatic piano sound that accompanies a wide range of listener emotions.
Built solely from piano in a simple, lyric-free instrumental, it’s sure to soothe you.
It’s also recommended for nighttime or for relaxing before bed.
Shine brighterSakuramochi Runa
“Shine Brighter,” produced by Sakura Mochi Luna, who also works as a Vocaloid producer.
A bittersweet yet beautiful melody resonates, evoking moving scenes from a story.
The fresh piano sound that gently envelops the strings is also striking.
The mid-track tempo lift conveys a message about living positively.
Even without lyrics, this free BGM is emotionally stirring, expressing both aching hearts and inner strength.
It’s highly recommended for times when you feel lonely or want someone’s support.
Piano 19Morita Koichi
Piano 19, composed by Koichi Morita, founder of the free music service MaouDamashii.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound leaves a strong impression, as if recalling past events and the people you’ve met.
The gentle strings enveloping the beautiful piano tone are soothing as well.
Since the track doesn’t have strong accents, it’s also recommended for those seeking soft music.
When you feel an indescribable loneliness or wistfulness, the moving, lyric-free piano sound will resonate with your heart.
It’s a BGM video we hope you’ll use in moments when you want to spend time slowly and calmly.
[For Work] Compilation of Tear-Jerking BGM Videos [Covers, etc.] (11–20)
TikTok Piano Medley
A BGM video featuring a medley of piano pieces popular on TikTok, a platform hugely supported by young people.
It compiles songs often used in emotional scenes.
One hallmark of TikTok is its short format where videos switch rapidly, so many people may have only heard snippets of these tracks within the app.
Since it’s composed of pieces with beautiful piano tones, it’s perfect as background music for work.
It’s a BGM video that gently keeps you company on sleepless nights.
Please give it a listen when you’re feeling anxious or lonely.
Touhou Arrangement Medley
A BGM video produced based on music used in the Touhou Project, which spans various media such as games, books, and music CDs.
It unfolds with grand melodies that evoke a fantastical world.
Many of the tracks are rooted in “wa” (traditional Japanese aesthetics), so some listeners may feel a sense of nostalgia.
The ambient sounds, which pair beautifully with natural scenery, are soothing to the soul.
This BGM video is also recommended for those looking for music to relax to during leisurely downtime or to use as nighttime sleep BGM.
A cover of songs to listen to when you can’t sleep or want to calm down
A collection of popular J-POP and Vocaloid songs covered as guitar-and-vocal performances, titled “Songs to Listen to When You Can’t Sleep or Want to Relax.” These BGM videos feature original tracks—normally built with lush, polished production—reinterpreted with only an acoustic guitar.
The warm guitar tone, paired with a sweet and gentle vocal, creates a soothing effect.
With added arrangements to the melodies and rhythms, it’s perfect for unwinding at night.
This cover medley gently wraps your sleepless hours.
Give it a listen as background music for your cozy time at home, too.
Beautiful and heartrending, fantasy-style musicBGM maker
This BGM video, which evokes fantastical cityscapes and scenery, features “beautiful yet bittersweet fantasy music.” It was produced by a BGM maker known for creating numerous original tracks.
The beautifully melancholic piano tones resonate, inviting listeners to imagine a story with depth.
From dawn to the dark of night, its ambient sound is versatile and fitting for any scene.
It’s a BGM video that lets you forget everyday fatigue and stress and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy.
It’s also recommended to listen while picturing beautiful landscapes.