Recommended BGM: A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to for remote work and tasks
There are plenty of moments in everyday life when you want some background music—like when you’re relaxing at home, driving, or studying.
And these days, a lot of people are also looking for BGM to listen to while working remotely.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of tracks that are perfect for that kind of BGM!
We’ve focused on songs that can boost your motivation or help you stay calm and concentrate—great picks for studying and remote work.
Try using them not just as background music for tasks, but in all sorts of everyday situations!
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Recommended BGM: A collection of songs to listen to for remote work and tasks (1–10)
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.
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.
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.
Recommended BGM: A collection of songs to listen to for remote work and tasks (11–20)
Reflection EternalNujabes
Often cited as the roots of the lo-fi hip-hop movement that swept the world in the 2010s, Nujabes’s tracks continue to be loved by listeners across generations and nationalities.
This song, included on his second album “Modal Soul,” captivates with its melancholic atmosphere featuring piano sounds and its comfortable rhythm.
The beat that makes you want to sway without thinking might be perfect as background music for remote work, helping you stay productive.
It’s a hip-hop number you can listen to forever—one that makes you forget the passage of time.
Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
A piece by Frédéric Chopin, who released numerous piano solo works and is nicknamed the “Poet of the Piano.” For classical music listeners, the phrase “nocturnes mean Chopin” might be a strong association; in fact, Chopin wrote a total of 21 nocturnes, and this is likely the most famous among them.
Its lyrical melody can help you relax during remote work and may even boost your productivity.
It’s a fitting number for the “Poet of the Piano”: a piano-only performance that nonetheless conveys a rich, enveloping atmosphere.
Agua De BeberAntonio Carlos Jobim
A composition by Antônio Carlos Jobim, known as a representative composer of 20th-century Brazilian music whose influence extends far beyond musical genres.
The song’s title means “delicious water” in Japanese, and its quintessential bossa nova beat and atmosphere make a strong impression.
With a calm mood yet a rhythm unlike typical pop music, it’s great for boosting productivity during remote work.
Its somewhat nostalgic arrangement has a soothing effect, making it recommended BGM for working alone.
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.
