JR Central’s commercial songs: timeless CM tunes that make you want to travel and resonate with the heart
Have you ever found yourself captivated by a JR Central (JR Tokai) commercial that happened to come on TV or the internet? Along with the travel-inspiring visuals, the music that plays in those ads tends to leave a lasting impression.
Many of you have probably wondered, “What’s the song used in that commercial?” and searched for it.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs featured in JR Central’s commercials.
From tracks that evoke a wave of nostalgia to tunes that lead to new discoveries, be sure to check them out!
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JR Central commercial songs: Heart-touching classic CM tunes that make you want to travel (21–30)
Piano Concerto No. 1, First MovementPyōtoru Chaikofusukī
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.
1 was his first piano concerto, inspired by his friend, the pianist Nikolai Rubinstein, for whom he intended it to be performed.
Interestingly, the piece has the backstory of being harshly criticized by Rubinstein.
The dynamic interplay between piano and orchestra has made it one of the most familiar works in classical music.
A commercial set to this grand, expansive piece—paired with majestic natural landscapes—leaves a particularly strong impression.
Original composition (instrumental)Satō Kyōshirō
This is JR Central’s “Umashi Uruwashi Nara” – My Senior and I on a Festive Pilgrimage: Hasedera and Muro-ji Edition.
The cinematography is stunning! It really makes me want to visit if I have the time.
The commercial’s music features an original instrumental piece composed by Masashiro Sato.
The gentle sound seems to capture the warm sunlight that also appears in the visuals.
My Favorite (My Favorite Things)toukyou shiokouji
“My Favorite Things,” a song from the musical The Sound of Music, is not only featured in the show but also known as a jazz standard.
In this JR Central “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto” commercial, you can enjoy an arrangement by Tokyo Shiokouji.
It perfectly captures the atmosphere of a Kyoto morning.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a whole lineup of JR Central’s commercial songs. There were plenty of catchy, memorable tracks, weren’t there? If a particular song caught your attention, be sure to give it a careful listen. We’ll keep adding information on new commercial songs as it becomes available, so please check back regularly.