Recommended BGM: A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to for remote work and tasks

Code Blue (from “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving”)Satō Naoki

From the drama “Code Blue -Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving-” — Code Blue ~the same spirit ORCHESTRA POSSIBLE

Composed by Naoki Sato, this piece captivates listeners with its tense development and moving melody.

Featured on the soundtrack of the drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyū Kyūmei,” it brilliantly conveys the tension of the medical setting and the emotional arcs of the characters.

Released in September 2014, the track’s grand soundscape—born from the harmony of piano and strings—inspires a positive mindset.

It’s ideal not only as background music for remote work or tasks, but also when you’re feeling stressed or need a change of pace.

If you want to focus on work or study, or calm your mind, immerse yourself in the world of this song.

Moonlight SerenadeGuren Mirā Ōkesutora

Moonlight Serenade — Glenn Miller

This masterpiece soothes the soul with the elegant timbre unique to big band music and its distinctive arrangement.

Released by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in May 1939, it blends a gentle clarinet melody with delicate saxophone harmonies, delivering a serene sense of comfort, as if bathed in moonlight.

It was used as the theme for CBS Radio’s program “Chesterfield Moonlight Serenade,” and later featured prominently in the 1954 film The Glenn Miller Story.

It’s recommended as easy listening that creates a pleasant mood, perfect to play during desk work or as a companion to reading.

energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi

Ryuichi Sakamoto — energy flow

This is a masterpiece whose delicate, translucent piano tones gently soothe the heart.

The clear, pristine melody played by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompanies the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.

Released in May 1999 as a theme for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this piece achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental work to top the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, its simple yet deeply expressive sound resonating with many.

Its pleasant sense of weightlessness offers a moment of peace from a busy day, aids concentration, and provides a serene companion for quiet reading—creating a truly healing experience.

Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka

Michael Kiwanuka – Cold Little Heart (Official Video)

A roughly 10-minute epic that begins with a grand opening.

It expresses inner conflict and self-loathing through profound lyrics and an emotionally rich vocal performance.

Included on Michael Kiwanuka’s album “Love & Hate,” released in July 2016, it was used as the theme song for the HBO series Big Little Lies.

Its unique sound world—melding soulful resonance with rock elements—is a track best savored in a quiet night or a calm café.

Recommended for those who value time spent facing themselves.

For TomorrowSeizuka Shinya

Shinya Kiyozuka – For Tomorrow (TBS Friday drama “Kounodori” (2017) main theme)

When you want to focus on work or study but your mind just won’t sharpen, I recommend this piece by Shinya Kiyozuka.

Created in October 2017 as the main theme for the drama “Kounodori,” it features a soothing blend of classical and pop elements.

Its warm melody gently embraces small joys and sorrows, offering comfort, encouragement, and hope to the listener.

When you want to heal a tired heart or boost your motivation, give this track a listen.

It will surely make you feel, “If I can get through this hardship now, I’ll definitely gain something from it!”