Masterpieces to listen to at noon: recommended popular songs

Everything is GoodTakano Hiroshi

Everything is good : Hiroshi Takano

Just a single guitar—and a fairly simple performance at that—but the lyrics and Hiroshi Takano’s vocal tone are wonderful.

Various scenes and feelings come to mind.

It’s a song I definitely want to listen to at a leisurely lunchtime, when you can truly feel your heart being cleansed.

Indoor1001

Indoor

This track sets the scene for a comfortable holiday moment.

Its sound, a fusion of languid ease and refreshing groove, is perfect for a relaxed stroll.

The translucent vocal lines gently nestle close to your heart, blending exquisitely with a funk-infused rhythm.

While carrying a deep message, it’s easy to listen to—an excellent song that enriches the time you spend reflecting on yourself.

If you listen with your eyes closed to 1001’s 7th single, which helps you forget your busy days, you might make a new discovery.

Released in April 2023, this song invites you to reconsider how you spend time in your own personal space.

StoryAI

Story – AI (Full)

It’s a song that resonates powerfully precisely because it’s performed by an AI with overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power.

Even in painful, sad times, we must not forget there is someone who stays by our side—and this song makes you want to cherish that someone.

It’s a song I want to listen to on a gloomy weekend evening.

bow knotAimer

Aimer “Chouchou Musubi” (produced and written by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS)

It’s written Aimer and pronounced ‘E-meh.’ This song was provided by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, and the slightly coddling sentence endings characteristic of his lyrics go well with Aimer’s husky voice.

Aimer injured her vocal cords, and I’ve heard that if the injury were to heal completely, she wouldn’t be able to produce her current voice, so she intentionally maintains her present condition.

It’s a song I want to listen to while taking a slow, solitary walk.

An hourglass at andanteBeverly

Beverly / [Drama Theme Song] Hourglass in Andante (Lyric Video)

A track marked by a gentle, heartwarming vocal that feels close to the listener.

Written as the opening theme for the drama “Our Dining Table,” which aired from April 2023, this is a single by Beverly.

As Beverly herself describes it as “a love song for partners, family, and friends,” the piece is infused with deep affection for those dear to us who stay by our side, resulting in a warm and tender song.

Like a stroll down a sunlit path, this work slowly and softly eases the heart.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to step away from the daily hustle and spend some leisurely time simply listening to music.

GO!!!FLOW

GO!!! – FLOW Anime “NARUTO” Opening [BGM] Go – FLOW NARUTO Opening

It was chosen as an opening theme for the anime Naruto.

It’s an upbeat, bright song, and the call-and-response in the chorus is so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.

The guitar solo in the middle lifts your spirits, and the melody has a great groove.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play on a drive on a day off when you want to boost your energy.

To my gentle youNornis

[Original Song MV] Nornis – To the Gentle You [Inui Toko / Machita Chima]

Nornis delivers a ballad that wraps you in warm kindness.

Its melody gently nestles close to the heart, highlighted by the crystal-clear harmonies of Tokoyami Toko and Machita Chima.

The song tenderly sings of the importance of supporting one another and the preciousness of someone who accepts your feelings just as they are.

Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was brought to life with the members’ involvement from the conceptual stage.

On March 8, they also performed it with an orchestra at Omiya Sonic City’s Main Hall.

It’s a song to share when you want to encourage someone who gives their all every day, or for those whose hearts feel tired.