Famous piano masterpieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs.

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

The timeless rock band Queen.

Thanks to the film Bohemian Rhapsody, they’ve become known to younger generations as well.

This signature track of theirs was released in November 1978.

With Freddie Mercury’s lustrous piano and overwhelming vocal power, the song explosively expresses feelings of freedom and elation.

Its energetic melody and lyrics remind us of the joy of living life to the fullest.

Even if you don’t know Queen but love rock, this is a track you should definitely listen to.

King of the SeaSilver Mountain

Silver Mountain-King of the Sea

A track from the debut album of Silver Mountain, a Swedish hard rock band that was very popular in Japan.

It’s a beautiful, clear-sounding ballad characteristic of Scandinavia, and the keyboardist, Jan Johansson, who plays on it, was considered a genius at the time.

Jeremy BenderEmerson Lake&Palmer

Jeremy Bender (2012 Remaster)

A short piece from Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s second album, Tarkus.

Keith Emerson’s honky-tonk–style, light-touch piano playing has a somewhat comical flavor that makes it enjoyable.

Both Emerson and Lake passed away in 2016.

Candle in the windElton John

Elton John – Lady Diana Funeral – Arrival + Candle in the wind

It’s a song whose original version was included on the 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, dedicated to Marilyn Monroe.

It was also remade in 1997 as Candle in the Wind 1997, dedicated to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone

Cinema Paradiso Theme (Ennio Morricone)

The main theme of a classic Italian film.

The score is by the master, Ennio Morricone.

It’s such a masterpiece that the film wouldn’t exist without this piece.

Director Giuseppe Tornatore and Morricone, as a renowned duo, have brought many classics and their iconic scores into the world as a set.

One More NightPhil Collins

Phil Collins – One More Night (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]

Originally a big hit by drummer Phil Collins, who sang while playing the piano himself.

He was a top global artist in the 1980s, but unfortunately his career declined from the 1990s onward, and since the start of this century he has repeatedly retired, made comebacks, and retired again.

The Gunner’s DreamPink Floyd

Pink Floyd – The Gunner’s Dream (The Final Cut)

A track from The Final Cut, a personal concept album structured around bandleader Roger Waters’ fallen father.

It ultimately became the last work released during Waters’ tenure with the band.

The gentle touch of the piano quietly builds the emotion.