Masterpieces of Japanese instrumental music. Recommended instrumental tracks.
We’re introducing recommended masterpieces and popular tracks from among Japan’s signature instrumental songs.
Even when we say “instrumental,” there are countless pieces—guitar solos, piano works, bands, jazz—spanning a truly wide range.
Many of you may be unsure where to start listening.
We’ve included plenty of selections, so you’re sure to find a favorite track!
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Masterpieces of Japanese instrumental music. Recommended instrumental tracks (41–50)
City LightsFantastic Plastic Machine
The first word that comes to mind with this music is “stylish.” Using club music like lounge and house, the woven beats are indeed stylish, representing a refined musical world.
If your own worldview isn’t tasteful, you can’t make this kind of music.
Masterpieces of Japanese instrumental music. Recommended instrumental tracks (51–60)
Tokyo Disco Music All Night LongKagami
Kagami, who made a name for himself supporting Denki Groove and as part of the unit DISCO TWINS with DJ TASAKA.
He sadly passed away in 2010, but his “Tokyo Disco Music All Night Long” is a beloved classic among many DJs and will continue to be listened to for years to come.
Fresh Push Breakin’HIFANA
HIFANA is a duo that treats the AKAI MPC2000 sampler like a musical instrument, crafting tracks from sampled sounds.
Known for collaborations with various artists as well as with NIKE, their dance tune is “Fresh Push Breakin’.”
Summer GoddessSOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS
SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS was formed by members who met at a club event in Tokyo in 2001.
Their style, which differs greatly from conventional jazz, has been described as “explosive jazz,” and the band themselves dub their genre “death jazz.” As a six-piece jazz band, they deliver a powerful sound with overwhelming explosive energy and force.
SkyH ZETTRIO
This piece, performed by H ZETTRIO—a unit led by keyboardist H ZETT M—evokes the many expressions of the sky and a refreshing atmosphere.
The strongly resonant bass is a major feature of the track, conveying a powerful image and even a sense of the vigor of fresh greenery.
With a solid rhythm that expresses overall strength, paired with a light, companionable piano that suggests an expansive world, it leaves a striking impression.
The sound, which blends the power and lightness characteristic of jazz, conveys warmth and exhilaration.
THE TRICKSTERKAGERO
An unconventional four-piece instrumental band that fuses hardcore and jazz.
Despite their unorthodox style, their sheer musicianship is staggering.
Sax and piano dance wildly to a bass sound that’s both punchy and twisted, while the drumming, fired off as if enclosing the three, delivers a raw, real sound you can only find here and now in Japan.
SPICAROVO
As an instrumental band, they’ve reached a level that could be called legendary.
The music video for Phoenix Rising, inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s manga Phoenix, had a wonderful worldview, and their signature track SPICA is also a truly one-of-a-kind song.