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 (31–40)
sparrowKakuno Hayato
Everyone knows the feeling of sitting down at your desk but struggling to switch into focus mode.
That’s when you should lend an ear to this piece: a piano solo reconstruction by Hayato Sumino of the theme song from the film Suzume.
Featured as the closing track on the tribute album Dear Jubilee – RADWIMPS TRIBUTE -, released in November 2025, this work is an instrumental without lyrics, yet its expressive power makes the original song’s earnest words seem to spill from the keys.
Its dramatic arc, growing from stillness to heat, is sure to deepen your immersion in whatever you’re doing.
It’s the perfect track for nights when you want to enter a deep zone for studying or work, or when you want to center yourself and face a task head-on.
Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach, known as the “Father of Music.” The chorale that closes his church cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, composed in 1723, is likely something everyone has heard at least once.
Its warm yet majestic sonorities evoke a deep sense of peace and unwavering hope.
Beloved as a staple at celebrations such as weddings, it is also widely known in the piano arrangement by Myra Hess.
Its quiet, refined harmonies won’t disrupt your thoughts; rather, they gently enhance your concentration.
Give it a listen as background music to clear your mind while studying or doing desk work.
ultramarineAyase
An epic cheer song produced by YOASOBI, inspired by the manga Blue Period.
It powerfully portrays the pain and inner conflicts that arise precisely because you’re passionate about what you love, as well as the determination to follow the path you believe in—carried by a fast-paced, driving sound.
Released in September 2020, the track was used in a commercial for Bourbon’s Alfort Mini Chocolate and was also selected as the march-in song for the 94th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
To express the piece’s uplifting, supportive energy on piano, it’s key to build a strong sense of rise from the pre-chorus into the chorus.
In the grand choral sections, using the sustain pedal effectively to create a rich resonance will move listeners even more.
Name of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe
Many listeners have surely been captivated by the crystalline piano tones and faintly nostalgic melody.
The theme song of Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece Spirited Away evokes a bittersweet yet warm story of searching for lost memories and one’s true self.
Its message—recalling something precious and finding one’s place—reaches us with quiet emotion.
Released in July 2001 as a single performed by Yumi Kimura, the song deepened the film’s impact.
The piece originally began as an instrumental track on the soundtrack.
Its calm, dreamlike phrasing is perfect for times when you want to focus on work or study.
Letting yourself drift on its gentle waves of sound may calm your heart and clear your mind.
A Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joe
This is a piece by Joe Hisaishi with a memorable, hope-filled melody that makes you feel as if a beautiful seaside town is unfolding before your eyes.
The emotions that arise at the moment of taking a new step—expectation mingled with a touch of anxiety—are brilliantly rendered through light, sparkling piano tones.
The piece accompanies the moving scene in the July 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service where the protagonist soars over a new town, and it is included on the classic album Kiki’s Delivery Service: Music Collection released the same year.
Its nostalgic yet liberating atmosphere is sure to refresh you when you feel stuck with work or study.
Why not spend a focused, enriching time wrapped in its gentle, forward-looking melody?
Work Style Reform! Subtle BGM Perfect for the Office (41–50)
Cutting Room I (Top Boy Official Score)Brian Eno
It’s a piece that unfolds a soundscape filled with stillness and tension—perfect for boosting concentration.
Composed by Brian Eno, this track was written for the Netflix series Top Boy, but it ultimately wasn’t used in the episodes.
It’s included in the digital album Top Boy (Score from the Original Series), released in September 2023.
The music is marked by a simple, intuitive melody, reflecting Eno’s desire to explore the inner worlds of children.
When you want to focus on work or study, listening to this track may offer a quietly moving musical experience.
Bali RunFourplay
Known as a smooth jazz classic, this track is included on Fourplay’s debut album, Fourplay.
Released in 1991, the album reached No.
1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart and earned a Gold certification.
Though instrumental, it features an alluring melody that evokes the scenery and atmosphere of Bali.
With its refined sound and the unique character of each member blending seamlessly, the work has been highly acclaimed not only by jazz fans but by a wide range of music lovers.
It’s ideal as background music for work or study, making it a perfect track when you want to boost your concentration.