A classic medium-tempo ballad
A medium ballad featuring lyrics that offer support for love and life—words that sit close to the listener’s heart—yet with a slightly more up-tempo, brighter feel than a typical ballad.
Isn’t it the perfect choice for when you want to listen to ballads but are in the mood for something a bit more light and lively?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended medium ballads!
There are so many medium ballads that really hit you in the heart, so be sure to listen carefully.
It’s also great to listen while reading the lyrics!
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Great medium-tempo ballads (1971–1980)
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
Speaking of Fumiya Fujii, he’s sung many medium-tempo ballads.
Perhaps it’s because of his sweet, wistful voice.
His signature song “TRUE LOVE” was released as the theme song for a popular TV drama and became one of the year’s defining hits.
rootKing Gnu
A heartwarming mid-tempo ballad that, while understated, powerfully captures the will to live.
This King Gnu masterpiece gently portrays the dignity of quietly persevering without seeking the spotlight and the feelings for a loved one through the symbolic motif of “roots.” Carried by beautiful piano and string melodies, it weaves in choir parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme and oriental-inspired arrangements, brilliantly expressing the flow of time and values that never change.
Released digitally in October 2024, the song was written as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea.” It’s a perfect track for anyone who wishes to be someone’s support and to walk forward together with someone precious.
StoryAI
This “Story” is AI’s 12th single, released in 2005.
It’s truly a masterpiece, with many unforgettable phrases.
It’s a powerful message song that only AI could sing—one that grabs your heart.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
Speaking of Princess Princess, they’re a pioneering presence among all-girl bands.
While they have plenty of upbeat, rock-style songs, when they switch to ballads, many are medium-tempo ballads.
Their signature song “M” is one of those as well.
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
This “Banzai ~Sukide Yokatta~” is Ulfuls’ 10th single, released in 1996.
Unlike the previous hit “Guts da ze!!,” which is an upbeat, high-energy anthem, this track is a mid-tempo ballad that showcased the breadth of their musical style.
PRIDEImai Miki
This “PRIDE” is Miki Imai’s 12th single, released in 1996.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc.” The song was also written, composed, and produced by Tomoyasu Hotei, who later became her husband.
PRIDEImai Miki
Miki Imai’s “PRIDE” is a classic mid-tempo ballad that became a major hit when it was released.
It’s also known as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc.” Even today, it remains very popular and is often sung at karaoke.