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 (81–90)
The Secrets of the WorldVaundy
Vaundy’s “Sekai no Himitsu” (“The Secret of the World”) is an R&B-tinged track with a comfortably laid-back rhythm.
Released in 2020 as his sixth single, it was chosen as the theme song for the WOWOW original drama “Kokoro no Fufufu.” When work gets overwhelming, it can be hard to talk to anyone while you’re working from home.
In those moments, try listening to “Sekai no Himitsu” to reset your mood and take a short break—your work will surely go more smoothly afterward!
Mondayamazarashi
Even when you’re working from home, Monday’s work can feel gloomy, right? At times like that, try lifting your spirits with amazarashi’s “Monday.” Released in 2018 as a digital-only single, it was written as the theme song for Tomomi Abe’s manga “Monday’s Friend.” It was also included on the 2020 album “Boycott.” Brimming with appeal, the track features lyrics that link with the manga’s worldview and the distinctive vocals of amazarashi’s creator, Hiromu Akita.
Akashic Xroniclesfox capture plan
A track by the three-piece instrumental band fox capture plan, who work under the concept of a modern take on jazz rock and captivate fans with a passionate yet cool, cutting-edge piano trio sound.
Released as an advance single from their 10th album XRONICLE, which marks the band’s 10th anniversary, the song’s exquisitely crafted tension comes from delicate piano phrases interwoven with the rhythm section’s intricate beats.
Despite being a three-piece, the sound has remarkable depth and expansiveness, adding color to the atmosphere of working remotely alone in a room.
It’s an effortlessly pleasant number you’ll want to play in all kinds of everyday moments.
A gentle nightorange pekoe
This is the second single by orange pekoe, a music duo that began their activities in the Kwansei Gakuin University light music club and captivates fans with a sound infused with jazz and Latin elements.
The song was featured in a commercial for C’BON cosmetics, and it’s an outstanding number with a comfortably breezy jazz atmosphere, a soothing beat, and a touch of melancholic vocals.
Its calm tone and nostalgic melody make it perfect as background music for remote work, enriching your personal space.
It’s a recommendation for those tired of mainstream pop—a sophisticated track with an addictive, mature vibe.
Paradiso→Pia-no-jaC←
A track by the music duo →Pia-no-jaC←, often called a “hybrid instrumental” for its simple setup: melodies and chords on piano only, with the beat provided solely by cajón.
From the opening, the song’s rapid-fire development and the instantly recognizable →Pia-no-jaC← sound pull you into their one-of-a-kind world.
Unlike typical instrumental pieces used as background music, its thrilling arrangement can boost your motivation even when working solo or remotely.
It naturally lifts your energy as you listen—perfect as BGM when you want to change up your mood.
Two sides of the same coinyuzu
Yuzu’s Hyōri Ittai is the duo’s 40th single, released in 2013, and it was selected as the theme song for the anime film Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The arrangement makes frequent use of breaks in the chorus, emphasizing a sense of speed that really gets you pumped as you listen.
When you’re working from home alone, it’s easy to feel disconnected from others.
Try listening to Hyōri Ittai—a song about bonds that stay connected no matter what—and remember the feeling of working together with your teammates.
Work Style Reform! Subtle BGM Perfect for the Office (91–100)
Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach
Along with the epithet “the father of music,” Johann Sebastian Bach’s works are something almost everyone studied in school music classes.
To be precise, the commonly known title refers to the arrangement of the second movement, “Air,” from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.
3 in D major, BWV 1068, made for solo violin with piano accompaniment by the German violinist August Wilhelmj—a detail that those less familiar with classical music may not know.
Its dreamy, all-enveloping melody makes for calming background music.
It’s also recommended for remote work when you want some sound but prefer to avoid tracks that are too attention-grabbing.