[Work from Home] Music to Boost Productivity
Some people find that working from home, quietly focusing by themselves, allows them to work calmly without being distracted by those around them, while many others feel their concentration somehow slips.
In this article, we’ll introduce music that’s perfect for boosting productivity when working from home! We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks across genres—from gentle melodies that won’t interfere with your tasks to energetic tunes that put some pep in your workflow.
Find songs that make work more enjoyable and help you stay focused!
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[Work from Home] Music That Boosts Productivity (1–10)
Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This is a classic number I recommend when you want to refresh your mind in a pleasant way.
Mozart’s Symphony No.
41 “Jupiter,” known as one of his late masterpieces, features richly dynamic melodies full of vitality that lift your spirits.
Even on days when getting to work feels like a drag, it wraps you in a bright atmosphere that seems to press your motivation switch.
Its clear yet elegant character can give momentum to your work-from-home tasks and may even help spark better ideas.
Peter PanYuuri
The song I want freelance remote workers who handle everything with their own skills to listen to is Yuuri’s “Peter Pan.” Released in 2020 as Yuuri’s major-label debut single, it hit No.
1 on the iTunes Rock chart.
It carries a powerful message of “Don’t give up on your dreams!” and reflects Yuuri’s own determination upon making his major debut.
Its driving rock sound is a track that really fires you up for work.
reverse dreamKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s “Sakayume,” which was used as the ending theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
It’s a quintessential King Gnu ballad that fuses grand strings with a hip-hop–style beat, and it’s the kind of track that lifts your spirits even while you’re working.
Upon its 2021 release, it topped the Oricon Singles Chart and also hit No.
1 on both Billboard Japan’s streaming and download charts.
The tempo is relaxed, but the rhythm has an edge, and listening to it really sharpens your focus.
[Work From Home] Music to Boost Productivity (11–20)
Just the Way You AreBruno Mars
If you’re recommending something for a work-from-home fan of Western pop, Bruno Mars’s “Just the Way You Are” is a great pick.
Released as a single in 2010, it was a smash hit that topped both the US and UK charts.
It also won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
The track is a danceable tune with a memorable piano phrase, and since the overall energy doesn’t fluctuate much, it’s perfect as background music while working.
Let’s Be FriendsCarly Rae Jepsen
“Let’s Be Friends,” sung by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, is a danceable track themed around a breakup between a man and a woman.
Released as a single in 2020, it was included as a Japan-only bonus track on the album Dedicated.
Written from a female perspective, the lyrics describe the breakdown of the couple’s relationship as she says, “Let’s go back to being friends.” Its mid-tempo, laid-back sound won’t distract you from work and is sure to put you at ease.
Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s smash-hit single from 2017 is “Shape of You.” Released as the lead single from his album ÷ the same year, it topped music charts around the world and won Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
“Shape of You” uses a technique called looping, which repeats the same rhythmic pattern; it makes it easy to find a steady work pace, so it’s great as background music for tasks.
evening primroseNovelbright
If upbeat tracks make it hard for you to focus at work, I recommend “Tsukimisou,” an exquisite piano-driven ballad by Novelbright.
Released in 2020 as a digital-only single, it was featured in Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” weather segment.
The song drew attention through appearances on the hugely popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE and has surpassed 100 million streams.
The lyrics, which sing of someone unforgettable, are heartbreakingly poignant.
Its relaxed tempo won’t get in the way of your tasks, making it a perfect pick for working from home.