[2026] A roundup of Western songs with titles starting with B

BreathturnHammock

Hammock – Breathturn

Hammock is an American duo that leads listeners into a dreamlike sonic world with layers upon layers of guitar.

Their allure lies in a beautiful yet profound musicality that blends elements of ambient and shoegaze.

They drew attention right after their 2005 debut, and their 2012 double LP, Departure Songs, received high acclaim, being named Album of the Year.

They overcame the tragedy of the 2010 floods, which nearly destroyed the members’ home, and are also known for the praise from comedian Ricky Gervais, who called their music “like the best film score by Radiohead.” It’s the perfect choice when you want to step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in vast, beautiful waves of sound.

Birds of FireMahavishnu Orchestra

Birds of Fire

The Mahavishnu Orchestra is an innovative group formed in New York in 1971 that fused jazz, rock, and Indian music.

This piece depicts flight and liberation through shifting time signatures and tightly unified unison lines between violin and guitar, with the protagonist ascending under the guidance of an inner flame.

It is the title track of the album Birds of Fire, released in March 1973, an important work following their previous album The Inner Mounting Flame.

It was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the 1974 Grammy Awards.

Recommended for mornings when you want to reset your mood, night drives, or times when you need to focus.

Bajo los EscombrosResidente, Amal Murkus

Residente, Amal Murkus – Bajo los escombros (Live Session)

The prayer-like singing that echoes from beneath the rubble makes my chest tighten.

Created by Puerto Rican rapper Residente together with Palestinian singer Amal Murkus, this work is nothing short of a cry from the soul.

Amal Murkus is an activist who continues to advocate for peace and rights through culture.

In this song, Residente’s accusatory rap intersects with Murkus’s Arabic vocals, as if singing of the anguish of people whose everyday lives have been stolen by bombings and their love for their homeland.

Included on the album “Las Letras Ya No Importan,” released in February 2024, the track was postponed from its original release date in response to the humanitarian crisis.

On nights when you feel powerless in the face of events in distant countries, why not listen quietly, alone?

Bible Silver CornerRodan

Bible Silver Corner

Rodan is a legendary American band that, despite an activity period of only three years, exerted an enormous influence on the scene that followed.

Formed in Kentucky in 1992, they are known as pioneers of post-rock rooted in post-hardcore and math rock.

Their defining work is their sole studio album, Rusty, released in April 1994.

This classic received widespread critical acclaim and is hailed as a landmark of the ’90s underground.

A unique anecdote from 1994 is their appearance in the road movie Half-Cocked.

Their sound—where aggressive impulse contends with intellectual structural beauty—will surely shake the sensibilities of anyone who finds conventional rock unsatisfying.

Baby MineAlison Krauss

Baby Mine – Alison Krauss

This is a gem of a cover by American singer Alison Krauss, whose voice is often described as “angelic.” The original song, featured in Disney’s Dumbo, is a heartfelt ode to a parent’s unconditional love.

Alison’s pure soprano blends with the lyrics’ message—“I’m always by your side”—gently enveloping the listener’s heart.

Created for the 1996 compilation album The Best of Country Sing the Best of Disney, the track went on to receive a Grammy nomination the following year.

The warm tones of the fiddle are the very sound of comfort.

Play it during a quiet moment before bedtime, and it’s sure to bring a sense of calm to both parent and child.

Bruise VioletBabes In Toyland

Babes In Toyland – Bruise Violet (Video)

One band that left a powerful mark on the ’90s grunge scene was Babes in Toyland from Minneapolis, USA.

The group was a female trio composed of vocalist Kat Bjelland, drummer Lori Barbero, and others.

They released their debut album, Spanking Machine, in 1990 and earned high praise in the underground.

Their most commercially successful release was their major-label debut, Fontanelle, in 1992.

Songs from that album were featured on a popular MTV program, boosting their profile and reportedly leading to their appearance at Lollapalooza in 1993.

Bjelland’s near-scream vocals intertwined with aggressive guitar work create a sound that can only be described as overwhelming.

There’s also the anecdote that British DJ John Peel chose their debut as one of his favorites of the year, a testament to their talent.

They’re the perfect band for anyone seeking fierce, unfiltered rock that feels like raw emotion exploding.

Brahms LullabyCéline Dion

Céline Dion – Brahms’ Lullaby (Official Audio)

This work is based on a renowned classical lullaby, sung by Canadian-born Celine Dion, known worldwide as a diva.

Her warm, maternal voice overlays the gentle melody that almost everyone has heard at least once, inviting listeners into a tender world.

Her singing evokes the very essence of a parent’s deep love, watching over a beloved child’s sleeping face and wishing for a peaceful night.

First recorded in 1996 as part of a charity project for a pediatric AIDS foundation, the piece was later included in her October 2004 album “Miracle,” themed around the bond between mother and child.

It will bring a soothing tune to quiet evening moments with your little one.