[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.
Snow, a symbol of winter, has a certain romantic allure and is a theme often featured in songs.
The sight of snow falling silently and piling up, or a landscape blanketed in pure white, evokes a beautiful image, doesn’t it?
You might also think of its connection to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
This time, we’ll spotlight songs about snow—perfect winter tunes to enjoy precisely because the season is so cold!
Despite the chill of the snow, there are plenty of songs that will warm your heart.
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[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart (71–80)
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the eighth digital single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that has been dominating the J-pop scene with songs that blend high musicality into a pop sound.
Written specifically as the theme song for the TV drama “silent,” it opens with a calm piano sound and vocals that, together with a relaxed shuffle beat, draw you instantly into the song’s world.
Its dramatic arrangement and transparent sound may evoke images of a landscape where snow is steadily piling up.
A gem of a winter song, its slightly wistful melody resonates with the feeling of the winter air.
snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
When it comes to snow songs by rock bands, you can’t leave this one out.
Hyde’s sultry vocals paired with the band’s refreshing instrumentation are so cool.
Even among their catalog, it’s one of their standout winter songs.
It portrays a beautiful world, yet retains the distinct coolness that defines them—a masterpiece.
Mr.SnowmanE-girls
A winter song that brings out e-girls’ cutest side.
It was released in 2014 as their 12th single.
The lyrics charmingly portray a girl’s wish to melt the heart of a guy she’s not quite dating yet.
It’s a breezy pop tune, but perfect for when you want to turn up the heat.
With a snow-scenery vibe, it was used as the CM song for “Prince Snow Resorts 2014–2015,” making it a great fit for winter outdoor fun.
The song’s glamorous mood will make joyful moments even more exciting!
Sound of SnowAoi Shota
“Yuki no Oto,” sung by Shouta Aoi—who is also active as a voice actor and stage actor—is a song that depicts a heartbroken man whose emotions are stirred by the fleeting nature of snow.
It’s a pop track with a beautiful blend of strings and synths, and his androgynous voice creates a richly immersive world.
Many listeners will relate to the growing pangs of ache and loneliness amid a wintry landscape blanketed with snow.
It’s a winter song that gives voice to precious feelings that can’t be forgotten, even after a lover has disappeared from right before your eyes.
Opera Glasses in WinterEri Nitta
This is Eri Nitta’s solo debut work from her days with Onyanko Club.
Lyricist Yasushi Akimoto said of the lyrics, “In the occasionally sad expression Nitta showed, I caught a glimpse of the turmoil of adolescence, and that inspired me to write them.” Many people have likely experienced hiding their true feelings, acting curt, or putting on a brave face.
While feeling frustrated with herself for not being able to be honest, a girl musters her courage—the song captures her wavering emotions alongside scenes of a winter city.
Snow FantasyMatsuda Seiko
A song included on Seiko Matsuda’s best album “Snow Garden,” released on November 21, 1987.
It was used as an insert song for a film about a boy.
This is a slow-tempo pop song that sings of a poetic worldview, likening a snowy night to the bottom of the sea.
snowflakemiimu
This is exactly the kind of music that should be described as “transparent.” It’s a track released under the solo project miimu by pianist Maho Fukami, included on the 2010 album Heaven’s Radio.
The sound arrangement creates a mysterious atmosphere, and the more you listen, the more it draws you in.
The gentle noise—like tiny bubbles softly popping—is soothing, making it the kind of piece you’ll want to listen to at night, eyes closed, in a quiet moment.
If you like electronica, don’t miss it.
