[For Work] Uplifting BGM: A collection of tracks that boost your productivity
Do you ever listen to music while you’re working or doing housework?
Depending on the task, listening to music can lift your mood and boost your productivity, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended tracks to use as background music when you want to get pumped up.
We’ve picked a wide range of songs across genres: bright, uptempo tracks, high-energy EDM, intense rock, and more.
Use the songs featured here as your companions, turn up the energy, and dive into your work.
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[For Work] Uplifting BGM: A Collection of Productivity-Boosting Tracks (41–50)
Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION
A track that brilliantly fuses an energetic, uplifting ska sound with rock! Born from a powerful collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, this song was released in February 2018 and saw extensive use across various media.
It was featured as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s drama “MASKMEN” and as the official theme song for the Super Rugby team Sunwolves, generating significant buzz.
Its driving rhythm and powerful sound are sure to maximize your motivation during training.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
A rock number marked by powerful guitar riffs and a driving, fast-paced drum beat! Included on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s album “Attitude,” released in July 2019, this track captured many hearts as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.
It earned Gold certification for streaming and is highly regarded as one of the band’s signature songs.
The lyrics celebrate the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward, embracing life’s fragility while holding on to hope.
Perfect for daily workouts and high-intensity training, this song will be a reliable companion when you want to boost your motivation or fire yourself up.
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.
It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.
Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.
BREAKOUTSnow Man
An ambitious work from Snow Man, resounding with powerful guitar riffs and a bold, rock-infused sound.
The song channels a vow to risk one’s life to protect a loved one, expressed through its dynamic energy.
Each member’s distinctive vocals shine, further enriching the song’s world.
Released as a single in July 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Akabane Honekko no Bodyguard,” starring member Raul.
In the music video, intense choreography inspired by nine heroes unfolds.
Its strong message—filled with the resolve and will to face any hardship and keep moving forward—is sure to resonate with you during your workout.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A powerful track by [Alexandros] that rides a driving, exhilarating rock sound with a message of courage and challenge in pursuit of your dreams.
It vividly expresses the determination to push forward on the path you believe in, as well as the desire to connect with people’s hearts through music.
Released in March 2015, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Akegarasu” and the ending theme for the TV program “Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke ~EIGHT~,” and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in August 2019.
It’s recommended not only when you need courage to move toward your dreams, but also as a boost to your motivation during workouts or strength training.
Viva! MachoMaccho 29
An ambitious, kayō-disco-style release from Macho 29, a male group that celebrates powerful muscular beauty.
Centered on the theme of muscles, the track fuses a pure message of protecting the one you love with an exhilarating sound, earning strong support from the moment it was released.
Since its July 2015 debut, the group has also drawn attention with unique activities, including live events at ramen and yakiniku restaurants.
Showcasing energetic vocals and dance performances, this work is perfect for gym training or whenever you want to push toward your goals.
Its powerful sound will stir your heart and help boost your motivation.
Blackbox Life Recorder 21fAphex Twin
From Aphex Twin’s new EP comes an instrumental track with a calm, introspective atmosphere.
Characterized by analog-style drum machines and gentle synths, it quietly stirs the listener’s heart.
Released by Warp Records in July 2023, the work climbed high on the charts in Japan.
Concluding with a wistful ambience, this piece appeals to longtime fans and new listeners alike.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to boost concentration or sink into a reflective mood, and it’s excellent as background music for work or study.