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)
Take FiveDave Brubeck
A piece by Dave Brubeck, who received a classical education in his childhood and became a leading pianist of West Coast jazz with unique arrangements such as irregular time signatures.
The track appears on his 1959 album “Time Out,” and its unusual 5/4 meter serves as the hook.
The odd time signature creates an irregular beat that gives rise to a catchy melody and a distinctive sense of tension.
It’s a jazz classic recommended for times when you want to change your work tempo or rhythm, such as during remote work.
SalamanderELLEGARDEN
If you find your focus slipping while working from home, try listening to ELLEGARDEN’s 2006 single “Salamander.” Despite being released independently, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart and set the record for the highest first-week sales by an indie single.
Its tight, driving rock sound will snap you back into gear—give it a listen!
Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s smash-hit single from 2017 is “Shape of You.” Released as the lead single from his album ÷ the same year, it topped music charts around the world and won Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
“Shape of You” uses a technique called looping, which repeats the same rhythmic pattern; it makes it easy to find a steady work pace, so it’s great as background music for tasks.
FiestaH ZETTRIO
A piano trio by H ZETTRIO—piano, acoustic bass, and drums—whose theme is “music that makes both adults and kids smile and dance.” It’s a stylish number with catchy piano phrases and a danceable beat that lifts your spirits.
At the same time, despite its lively rhythm, it carries a certain calm atmosphere, making it perfect as BGM for remote work.
It colors your personal space, boosts productivity, and—as the title suggests—gives you a festive feeling.
YummyJustin Bieber
If Japanese lyrics make you focus on the meaning and you can’t concentrate, how about Western music? Justin Bieber’s single “Yummy,” released in 2020, might be a good pick.
It’s also included on his album “Changes,” released the same year.
The single reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts and No.
5 on the U.K.
charts.
The track has an overall cool, mellow sound, making it perfect as background music while you work.
Give it a listen during your remote work!
Work Style Reform! Subtle BGM Perfect for the Office (41–50)
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.