Workstyle reform! Subtle BGM perfect for the office
Many offices and stores have used wired broadcasts or FM radio as workplace BGM, but we often heard concerns such as, “It’s paid, so it’s hard to take the plunge,” “The announcer’s MC pops in and becomes distracting,” or “The ads are annoying.”
Among these, the most common issue was, “Songs with Japanese vocals draw our attention away.”
In this article, for those who are considering “creating a workplace where employees can focus better as part of workstyle reform” and “building a store environment where customers can relax,” we propose YouTube live-streaming channels focused on Western music.
Please give them a try as a reference!
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Work Style Reform! Subtle BGM Perfect for the Office (71–80)
reverse dreamKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s “Sakayume,” which was used as the ending theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
It’s a quintessential King Gnu ballad that fuses grand strings with a hip-hop–style beat, and it’s the kind of track that lifts your spirits even while you’re working.
Upon its 2021 release, it topped the Oricon Singles Chart and also hit No.
1 on both Billboard Japan’s streaming and download charts.
The tempo is relaxed, but the rhythm has an edge, and listening to it really sharpens your focus.
So WhatMiles Davis
In Japan, he is also known as the “Emperor of Modern Jazz.” Miles Davis led the jazz world with a wide-ranging musicality that evolved with the times.
This piece opens his highly acclaimed album Kind of Blue, regarded as one of modern jazz’s finest masterpieces.
It lets you fully savor the atmosphere and feel of modern jazz—starting with Davis’s trumpet.
Despite its calm tone, the thrilling performance can boost your productivity and help you stay focused while working remotely.
With its stylish arrangement, this jazz number can shift your work mindset and add color to solo tasks.
Not That SeriousNocturnal Spirits
If you’re looking for mood-boosting background music, “Not That Serious” is my top recommendation! It’s a track from Nocturnal Spirits’ 2018 album Sticky Date.
It’s soothing when you’re unwinding in a stylish space, and it also helps you get work done.
Listening to this song makes you feel like you’re in a bar or a café.
Give it a spin when you want to switch seamlessly between relaxation and work mode.
Work Style Reform! Subtle BGM Perfect for the Office (81–90)
evening primroseNovelbright
If upbeat tracks make it hard for you to focus at work, I recommend “Tsukimisou,” an exquisite piano-driven ballad by Novelbright.
Released in 2020 as a digital-only single, it was featured in Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” weather segment.
The song drew attention through appearances on the hugely popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE and has surpassed 100 million streams.
The lyrics, which sing of someone unforgettable, are heartbreakingly poignant.
Its relaxed tempo won’t get in the way of your tasks, making it a perfect pick for working from home.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Mixed Nuts” is a lively, glamorous track that helps you power through work.
Released as a single in 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Its stylish, jazz-infused beat lifts your mood, making it perfect as background music for working from home.
LaurentechSPECIAL OTHERS
This track, which keeps your work moving at a comfortable tempo, is “Laurentech,” released in 2007 by the jam band SPECIAL OTHERS.
Its irresistibly groovy melody will get your body swaying and help you power through both work and study! The balance between the punchy drum sound and the synth tones—calming yet with a touch of cuteness—is incredibly pleasant.
Even if you’re not feeling motivated at first, the steadily building melody is sure to lift your spirits right along with it!
AIMSSPECIAL OTHERS
If you just can’t focus on work when you hear vocals, how about instrumental music without singing? For background music, I recommend “AIMS” by SPECIAL OTHERS, which features catchy melodies and stylish sounds.
It was released in 2006 as their debut single and is also included as the opening track on the album “Good morning.” It’s an upbeat, energetic tune that’s sure to help you power through your work!