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!
Playlist
| Recommended BGM: A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to for remote work and tasks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Made her first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2021 and tele… |
| 2east | The Blue Danube WaltzJohann Strauss II |  play_arrow | “The Blue Danube” is by the Viennese musician Jo… |
| 3east | Taisho RomanticismYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Novel & Illustration Posting Site “monogat… |
| 4east | Akashic Xroniclesfox capture plan |  play_arrow | They are active with the concept of modern jazz-rock, and... |
| 5east | Emerald MusicSAKEROCK |  play_arrow | By now, there’s hardly anyone in the J-POP scene who doesn’t know them… |
| 6east | FiestaH ZETTRIO |  play_arrow | Piano, acoustic bass, and drums… |
| 7east | Piano Sonata No. 11Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |  play_arrow | A composer representing Classical music and the Viennese Classical school… |
| 8east | Take FiveDave Brubeck |  play_arrow | In childhood, I received a classical education, and irregular time signatures... |
| 9east | So WhatMiles Davis |  play_arrow | In Japan, he is also called the “Emperor of Modern Jazz”… |
| 10east | Paradiso→Pia-no-jaC← |  play_arrow | Melody and chords are only on piano, the beat is… |
| 11east | Reflection EternalNujabes |  play_arrow | It sparked a global movement in the 2010s and... |
| 12east | Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin |  play_arrow | He released numerous piano solo pieces and was called the “poet of the piano”… |
| 13east | Agua De BeberAntonio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | A composer representing 20th-century Brazilian music and… |
| 14east | Not That SeriousNocturnal Spirits |  play_arrow | When you're looking for background music to lift your mood, i... |
| 15east | LaurentechSPECIAL OTHERS |  play_arrow | They keep the work moving along at a comfortable, steady pace... |
| 16east | A gentle nightorange pekoe |  play_arrow | He began performing with the light music club at Kwansei Gakuin University, and th… |
| 17east | Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach |  play_arrow | Known by the epithet “the Father of Music,” he is someone everyone studies… |
| 18east | Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Childr… released in 1995 |
| 19east | heartaimyon |  play_arrow | A sound that evokes a certain nostalgia transcends generations... |
| 20east | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | I was creating materials and documents while working remotely... |
| 21east | A Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A rare, as if a beautiful seaside town were spreading out before your eyes, ... |
| 22east | A Whole New World (from “Aladdin”)Alan Menken |  play_arrow | A composer known for numerous Disney film scores… |
| 23east | ultramarineAyase |  play_arrow | Inspired by the manga “Blue Period”… |
| 24east | Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko |  play_arrow | A warm yet wistful longing for the days of youth now past... |
| 25east | Hide to SeekLaura Misch |  play_arrow | A stu— surrounded by the beautiful nature of South London... |
| 26east | Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | This piece, known as one of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s signature works, ... |
| 27east | Around The WorldFilm Studio Orchestra |  play_arrow | The elegant melody woven by the grand orchestra is the film… |
| 28east | Moonlight SerenadeGuren Mirā Ōkesutora |  play_arrow | The elegant timbre unique to a big band, and its distinctive... |
| 29east | energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | The transparent piano pieces of Ryuichi Sakamoto soothe the heart. |
| 30east | Chamber Of ReflectionMac DeMarco |  play_arrow | An ethereal synthesizer timbre leaves a striking impression… |
| 31east | VariablesAlfa Mist |  play_arrow | It’s characterized by a calm atmosphere and a rich, deep sound… |
| 32east | Cutting Room I (Top Boy Official Score)Brian Eno |  play_arrow | This track produced by Brian Eno... |
| 33east | Almost blueChet Baker |  play_arrow | This song is Chet Baker (Chet… |
| 34east | SelfCleo Sol |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song themed around self-discovery and introspection… |
| 35east | silver skyLvta |  play_arrow | A track with an impressive soft guitar tone that makes you want to keep listening... |
| 36east | RustYussef Dayes feat. Tom Misch |  play_arrow | Yussef Dayes and Tom Misch... |
| 37east | Danny BoyAirurando min’yō |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad imbued with the traditions of Ireland… |
| 38east | Code Blue (from “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving”)Satō Naoki |  play_arrow | This piece by Naoki Sato brims with tension a… |
| 39east | Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka |  play_arrow | An epic soul rock song that expresses inner conflict |
| 40east | For TomorrowSeizuka Shinya |  play_arrow | I want to focus on work or studying, but my mind just won’t cooperate... |
| 41east | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | This piece, one of Joe Hisaishi’s signature works, ... |