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[Christmas Songs] Soothing tones: A special collection of music box arrangements!

Once December arrives, Christmas songs start playing everywhere—from city streets to TV shows.

When you put on music yourself, you’re probably often looking for Christmas songs too.

But when you’re in the mood for something mellow rather than party-like, it can be surprisingly hard to find the right tracks.

That’s why we recommend music box arrangements of Christmas songs.

In this article, we’ll introduce many music box versions of Christmas classics!

Enjoy these lovely tunes and savor your special moments.

[Christmas Songs] Soothing tones. Music box arrangement special! (21–30)

Winter SongKiroro

Winter Song / Kiroro [Music Box] (Meiji Seika “Meltykiss” and “Porte” commercial song)
Winter SongKiroro

A perfect piece not just for Christmas but for the cold season in general.

With a lyricless music box, the beauty of the melody line and the choice of chords stand out clearly, and this song offers a very pleasing melody line that I highly recommend.

Hurry XmasL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

Hurry Xmas / L’Arc-en-Ciel [Music Box] (SUBARU 'Legacy' Commercial Song)
Hurry XmasL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

This is L’Arc-en-Ciel’s first-ever Christmas song, released in 2007.

The following year, it was featured in a commercial for Subaru’s Legacy.

With its jazzy flavor, the track evokes a glamorous, sparkling Christmas.

[Christmas Songs] Soothing tones. Music box arrangement special! (31–40)

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

All I Want for Christmas Is You / Mariah Carey [Music Box] (Theme song for Fuji TV's 'Christmas at 29')
All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

When it comes to Mariah Carey’s smash-hit Christmas songs, isn’t this the one that comes to mind? It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Christmas at 29.” It’s upbeat and makes you feel happy and bright—like you want to fall in love at Christmastime.

Wonderful ChristmastimePaul McCartney

Wonderful Christmastime / Paul McCartney [Music Box]
Wonderful ChristmastimePaul McCartney

Among Christmas songs by former Beatles members, John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is well known.

While that song has elements of an anti-war anthem, “Wonderful Christmastime” carries little in the way of a message and simply expresses straightforward enjoyment of Christmas, which led it to be somewhat undervalued compared to “Happy Xmas.” However, these days in Japan, it can often be heard in many places as Christmas approaches.

White LoveSPEED

White Love / SPEED [Music Box] (Shiseido 'Tessera Angel Drop' CM Song)
White LoveSPEED

Released in 1997 as their fifth single, it is SPEED’s biggest hit.

It was used as the commercial song for Shiseido’s T’ESSERA Angel Drop.

With this song, they made their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

With a single grain of a smile…Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto

With a Grain of Smiles… / Momoiro Clover Z [Music Box] (Theme Song for “Momoiro Christmas 2014”)
With a single grain of a smile…Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Among Momoiro Clover Z’s singles, this track was released as a limited-edition single.

It also served as the theme song for “Momoiro Christmas 2014.” Even among Momoclo’s many Christmas songs, this is likely one that enjoys strong support from fans.

White LightAmuro Namie

White Light/Namie Amuro [Music Box] (dwango 'Iro Melo Mix' TV commercial song)
White LightAmuro Namie

It’s the 30th single, released in 2009.

It was used as the campaign song for Dwango’s “Iro Melo Mix.” The track gently wraps you in the quiet of a snowy winter.

It’s one of those songs you want to listen to when winter comes.