BGM for staying focused at work: a curated collection of music that’s also great for remote work
Do you ever listen to music while you work?
If you work remotely, there’s a good chance you often have music on as you work.
But you might be wondering, “What kind of music actually helps you focus at work?”
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended background music (BGM) for working.
When you want to concentrate, calm instrumental tracks like classical, ambient, or lo-fi hip hop are especially recommended.
The ideal track can vary depending on your mood and the task at hand, so try to find the best one for you from the selections we introduce below.
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BGM that helps you focus on work. A curated selection of music recommended for remote work as well (21–30).
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.
Study + Work BGM! Boost your focus with cafe music!!BGM channel
Roundups of the “background music for work” you often see on YouTube can actually be pretty reliable! If you want to play some tunes but aren’t sure how, or you get bored looping a single track, this can solve your problem.
They span genres from jazz to pop and more, so do a quick search and find your favorite!
1/1Brian Eno
Since we’re talking about BGM for studying, it’s best to avoid anything too stimulating, right? I’ve had the experience of getting distracted by the music and before I knew it, I was humming along.
At times like that, how about tracks by Brian Eno, a pioneer of the genre known as ambient music—“kankyō ongaku” in Japanese? With ambient music that feels less like something you listen to and more like something that simply exists there, as if you were in nature, it seems like you can boost your concentration.
Relaxing Jazz Piano Radio – Slow Jazz Music – 24/7 Live Stream – Music For Work & StudyCafe Music BGM channel
For cafes and restaurants, I recommend “Relaxing Jazz Piano Radio – Slow Jazz Music – 24/7 Live Stream – Music For Work & Study.” Its quiet slow jazz offers a soothing, captivating melody that eases the fatigue of our hectic society.
It works in offices too, though it might make you a bit sleepy.
The melodies are well-suited to restaurants and cafes, and I also recommend them for reception rooms.
lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study toChilledCow
The ‘lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study to’ stands out for its chill sound.
While it’s hip-hop instrumentals, every track has a chill vibe, making it suitable even for calm office environments.
Since the mix is designed for relaxation, some tracks feature rain sounds.
The lineup ranges from brighter tunes to more serious melodies, so it’s a mix you can use in various situations.
Radio Cutman ▸ Chill Beats & Game MusicDj CUTMAN
This one is also a streaming channel with a distinctive chill vibe, run by Dj CUTMAN.
It mainly plays variants of lo-fi hip-hop collected from around the world and tracks built from sampled video game BGM.
Rough-edged beats laid over somewhat nostalgic synthesizer sounds create a comfortable mood.
Since this channel often goes private after the stream ends and doesn’t leave an archive, there may be sounds you can only hear in the moment.
If it suits your workplace atmosphere, try using it as background music and jot down the tracks you like.
♫ Baroque Live Music 24/7 – Classical Live Music from the Baroque Period ♫I Love You Venice
Highly recommended for upscale hotels is “♫ Baroque Live Music 24/7 – Classical Live Music from the Baroque Period ♫.” It features a mix of famous Baroque pieces.
Since many tracks have bright, festive melodies, it’s an ideal mix for hotel lobbies or lesson-oriented waiting areas.
Because classical music has very wide dynamic range, if you set the volume for the quieter passages, the louder parts can become overwhelming.
If you want a more uniform sound, we recommend using a compressor.