Songs that go well with illuminations: A collection of masterpieces that create a magical atmosphere
In winter, beautiful illuminations sparkle all around the city, don’t they?
Especially during the Christmas season, they shine even brighter.
And to enhance the atmosphere of those gorgeous illuminations, music is essential!
So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are perfect for illuminations all at once.
Starting with popular Christmas songs and winter tunes, we’ve gathered tracks that make the illuminations look even more beautiful, warmer, and more exciting.
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Songs that go well with illuminations: A collection of masterpieces that create a magical atmosphere (31–40)
Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi
A masterpiece that brilliantly fuses Eastern and Western musical elements, this film score was created by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1983 and won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.
Its graceful pentatonic melody is interwoven with the delicate timbres of synthesizer and glass harp, bringing a gentle sense of expansiveness to the heart.
Re-arranged as a solo piano album titled “Coda,” the work also received high acclaim worldwide as the soundtrack to the film “Merry Christmas, Mr.
Lawrence.” Cherished by many artists, including Hikaru Utada and Sarah Brightman, this gem continues to offer profound emotion—an ideal, soothing background for quiet nights or moments when you wish to calm your mind.
GIFTICEx
A pop love song that delivers a heartwarming gift on Christmas night.
It’s ICEx’s fourth single, released digitally on December 25, 2024.
The gentle soundscape evokes images of snowy scenery and holiday lights.
The lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and a desire to keep spending time together, leaving listeners with a cozy, contented feeling.
If you listen to it with your partner, you might just fall even more in love.
Christmas Drillings EDM REMIXSidemen
Christmas Drillings is a collaboration between the popular UK YouTuber group, the Sidemen, and rapper JME.
Released in 2022, the single ranked high on the UK charts.
While the original has a laid-back R&B vibe, it also includes danceable tracks like a house mix and an EDM mix.
It’s not just a happy, feel-good Christmas song, so it’s recommended for those looking for something more than just a beautiful Christmas tune!
Merry XmasBoA
Illuminations during the Christmas season that put you in a romantic mood.
BoA’s Christmas song “Meri Kuri,” perfect for listening to while gazing at the sparkling lights, was released in 2004 as her 15th single.
The track was also used as the theme song for a special drama in 2015.
With a relaxed mid-tempo feel and slightly bittersweet lyrics, it sings of the miracle of meeting someone special.
Be sure to listen to it with your loved one while taking in the dazzling illuminations.
My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY’s classic winter song “My Gift to You.” This track was released in December 2002 as CHEMISTRY’s seventh single.
Its Christmas-like melody and mood really lift your spirits.
The song was also provided by the music group Skoop On Somebody, who were active in the ’90s.
Given that it was a track offered by artists at the forefront of the music scene at the time, CHEMISTRY even performed this song on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Songs that match illuminations: A roundup of classic tracks that create a magical atmosphere (41–50)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
A song you’ll want to listen to while gazing at illuminations overflowing with light.
“Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” is one of singer JUJU’s signature tracks.
It was released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.
Until this song came out, her representative hit had been “Sunao ni Naretara,” but “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” set a record by surpassing 100,000 downloads within four days of its digital release.
A classic gentle ballad that radiates warmth.
planetariumTRACK15
Like gentle, glowing illuminations, this song warmly envelops the hearts of its listeners.
The melodic line, which evokes a starry night sky sparkling with lights, is particularly striking.
It’s included on the album “bouquet,” released in March 2024.
The lyrics delicately express the ache of longing for a lover and feelings for someone far away, resonating deeply.
Expanding into a dreamlike, planetarium-like world, this piece is one you’ll want to savor while gazing at illuminations.
It’s the perfect BGM for a special night spent with someone important.
Be sure to listen and experience all the charm packed into TRACK 15.