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)
sparkleFuji Kaze
This is the eighth digital download-only single by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who was announced to make his first appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and to give his first televised performance in 2021.
Written specifically as the song for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, it has an addictive blend of refreshing drive and airy lightness that fits a car ad perfectly.
When you think of remote-work BGM, you might imagine instrumental tracks without vocals, but this song blends seamlessly into everyday life, lifting your mood while keeping things comfortable.
It’s a stylish track that will make people think you have great taste if it’s playing from your computer—highly recommended for anyone looking for BGM that stands out from the crowd.
The Blue Danube WaltzJohann Strauss II
The Blue Danube is a work by the Viennese composer Johann Strauss II and, alongside Tales from the Vienna Woods and the Emperor Waltz, is counted among his three great waltzes—of which it is especially popular.
Even those not usually familiar with classical music have likely heard the title.
Often called Austria’s second national anthem, this waltz blends graceful elegance with steady strength that calms anxiety and is perfect for a refresh.
It also carries an encouraging, send-off feel that can brighten a drive, and it makes an excellent companion for remote work—soothing yet boosting productivity.
Taisho RomanticismYOASOBI
This is the 12th digital single by YOASOBI, a music duo born from a project that turns novels posted on the story-and-illustration site monogatary.com into songs—a fresh approach that made waves in the J-POP scene.
Based on NATSUMI’s novel “Taisho Romance,” the track features story-driven lyrics and a memorable piano phrase that lingers in your ears.
Its catchy melody and piano sound help lift your mood during remote work, when it’s easy to get lost in your own world.
With emotive, kayōkyoku-inspired melodic lines woven throughout, it’s a number whose wistful tune exudes undeniable sophistication.
Akashic Xroniclesfox capture plan
A track by the three-piece instrumental band fox capture plan, who work under the concept of a modern take on jazz rock and captivate fans with a passionate yet cool, cutting-edge piano trio sound.
Released as an advance single from their 10th album XRONICLE, which marks the band’s 10th anniversary, the song’s exquisitely crafted tension comes from delicate piano phrases interwoven with the rhythm section’s intricate beats.
Despite being a three-piece, the sound has remarkable depth and expansiveness, adding color to the atmosphere of working remotely alone in a room.
It’s an effortlessly pleasant number you’ll want to play in all kinds of everyday moments.
Emerald MusicSAKEROCK
An instrumental track by SAKEROCK, the band also known for having singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino—now a household name in the J-POP scene—on guitar and marimba.
Its melodies and atmosphere reveal Hoshino’s musical roots, and the catchy vibe is truly addictive.
The arrangement blends drive and pop sensibility, making it perfect for tackling the often solitary rhythm of remote work.
It’s an instrumental number I recommend to anyone who wants BGM without vocals but with refined, tasteful melodies.
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.
Piano Sonata No. 11Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A piece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, known as a representative composer of the Classical period, specifically the Viennese Classicism, who left numerous works in both vocal and instrumental music.
In particular, the third movement, “Turkish March,” is likely something even those who don’t often listen to classical music have heard at least once.
The delicate tones of the piano help enhance concentration during remote work, which is often done alone.
With a development that never bores the listener, it’s an excellent track for background music and a classical number that helps you get more done.