I want to use these for a slideshow! A collection of moving/heartfelt BGM

Song of DepartureMr.Children

Mr.Children “Tabidachi no Uta” MUSIC VIDEO

A heartwarming ballad by Mr.Children that gives you hope and courage for a fresh start! Released in October 2007 as the theme song for the film “Koizora,” this piece gently embraces the anxiety and loneliness felt at life’s turning points, and reminds us of the importance of moving forward.

The chorus is filled with anticipation for the future.

It’s the perfect song for those facing major milestones like graduation or school entrance ceremonies.

Listening to it will surely give you the courage to dive into a new environment!

Stand by MeSaucy Dog

Stand By Me

A heartwarming ballad by Saucy Dog that portrays memories of youth and the struggles of growing up! Featured on the album “Blue Period,” this track stands out with its gentle melody and emotionally rich vocals.

It delicately expresses small escapist wishes in everyday life, along with anxieties and hopes for the future, resonating with many listeners.

Released as a digital single in September 2019, it’s also a fan favorite at live shows.

Perfect for graduation season and for anyone feeling uneasy about a new environment, this song carries an uplifting message that with friends by your side, you can overcome anything—and it’s sure to give you courage.

People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

Chariots Of FireVangelis

Vangelis – Chariots Of Fire

This is an instrumental number released by the Greek synthesizer player Vangelis for the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.

Despite being an instrumental, it reached No.

1 in the United States and won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1982.

It’s often used in sports programs and athlete features, so many of you have probably heard it at least once! Don’t you feel that, as you listen, you’re filled with the courage to overcome your current struggles, no matter how tough they are?

EarthMuramatsu Takatsugu

Earth – Takatsugu Muramatsu T. Muramatsu Yuta Ozaki [flute & piano]

Earth, distinguished by its stirring, evocative melody, is a special piece composed in 2003 and dedicated to Ayako Takagi, a virtuoso of the Japanese flute world.

Takatsugu Muramatsu’s heartfelt melodic writing, the flute’s gentle timbre that carries it, and the grand piano accompaniment that supports the tune bring calm and healing to quiet work hours while helping you focus on the task at hand.

Embracing the listener softly yet underpinning their work with profound resonance, this track is an ideal companion for long stretches of study or work.

TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku

[Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Piano] Before-and-after of people gathering!? / TAKUMI / In the end, it was wrapped in human warmth!

“TAKUMI” is a soothing piece that gained broad support not only from viewers but from a wide audience as an insert track on the architectural documentary show “Before After.” Its gentle, warmly resonant sound seeps deeply into the listener’s heart.

Whether you’re working or want to immerse yourself in study, this music can help calm the atmosphere around you and may even enhance your concentration.

Why not add this track—offering comfort and encouragement in an artful form—to your recommended BGM playlist?

homesicknessAmacha no Ongaku Koubou

[Royalty-free BGM Material] Homesickness (Piano Solo)

Featuring an emotion-stirring melody, “Bokyō” (Longing for Home) is a piece that resonates deeply with listeners.

Created by the music resource site “Amacha’s Music Workshop,” run by composer Amacha, the track has been widely embraced by creators in online videos and is often used to enhance moving scenes.

Beginning with a melody brimming with poignancy and building toward a hope-filled finale, its progression feels as if it lifts listeners out of sadness and hardship.

Played during work or study, it can calm the mind and help you focus more deeply on the task at hand.