Masterpieces to listen to at noon: recommended popular songs
Do you ever have the chance to relax and listen to music on your days off?
Sometimes it’s important to just zone out and enjoy your favorite songs.
This time, I’ve picked out some classic Japanese tracks perfect for daytime listening.
So sit back, feel the sunlight, and take it easy while you listen.
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Masterpieces to listen to at noon: recommended popular songs (11–20)
LOOPSIRUP
Here’s a track by singer-songwriter SIRUP, known for his polished sound.
It’s included on his August 2018 EP, “SIRUP EP2,” and features smooth vocals and a comfortable beat.
The lyrics portray a bittersweet feeling, replaying memories of a love that can never return over and over in one’s mind.
With its laid-back groove, it’s perfect for focused work sessions.
At the same time, the story woven into the lyrics gently accompanies quiet nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
The lotus blooms.never young beach
It’s a warm song that quietly lifts your spirits.
It’s by the popular band never young beach—known for a sound that blends nostalgia and freshness—and is included on their album “Arigatou,” released in June 2023.
The track features a country-tinged sound led by pedal steel guitar that feels like a gentle breeze.
Yuma Abe’s soft, conversational vocals gently nestle close to hearts weighed down by anxiety or loneliness, helping you feel more positive.
Try listening to it like a little talisman when you want to reset your mood while staying relaxed.
freedomtofubeats
Created by tofubeats, a Kobe-born music producer highly trusted by fellow musicians, this piece gently lightens the heart.
The track was chosen as the theme song for the short film “Mukachi no Kachika” and was released in May 2023.
Its comfortable beat and transparent sound foster a gentle mood, and the message in the lyrics—“It’s okay to be more free”—helps release the heart from everyday constraints.
It’s a work that gives you the courage to take a step forward.
Wakakusa Night.Kubota Kai
If you’re looking for music to keep you company on a sentimental night, how about this track? It’s by singer-songwriter Kai Kubota, known for his diverse musicality rooted in hip-hop, and it’s included on his debut EP “Myoujou,” released in December 2019.
The chill sound infused with neo-soul and R&B, paired with literary lyrics, resonates beautifully.
It vividly conjures a scene of swaying on an overnight bus, thoughts drifting toward your hometown.
I think it’s perfect for when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Released as a single in April 2023, this track is a lyrical number that overlays the overcast skies unique to spring with memories that suddenly resurface.
It captures the bittersweet longing for days gone by and the gentle process of letting them go, resulting in a piece that resonates with each listener’s own memories.
It’s sentimental yet soothing.
An emotional pop tune I’d recommend as background music for nights when you want to calm your heart or moments of quiet reflection.
An Afternoon of Memoriesizumi makura
This is a track by Makura Izumi, whose husky vocals resonate pleasantly.
The song is included on the album “as usual,” released in July 2019.
It portrays the quiet yet steadfast resolve of a woman who has decided to accept a breakup and move forward, her determination shining through a sense of languor.
The gentle, understated beat and airy synth tones feel like a massage for the heart.
It’s a poignant number, perfect for a pensive afternoon or for settling your mind at the end of the day.
Masterpieces to Listen to at Noon: Recommended Popular Songs (21–30)
made my day feat. Takuya Kuroda / Marcus DTakeuchi Anna
It’s a song that gently stays by your side in the quiet before dawn.
This work by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi was released in October 2022 as the second installment of a three-month series.
Featuring trumpeter Takuya Kuroda and beatmaker Marcus D, it’s crafted into a jazzy, lo-fi hip-hop sound.
In a whisper-soft voice, it paints the special moments found in everyday life.
The warm feeling that spending time with you makes the day a wonderful one intertwines with the laid-back beat, making it so comforting.
Give it a listen on nights when you want to reset a tired heart.