Beautiful, lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs.
Even if you don’t understand English or don’t usually listen to Western music, songs with beautiful, pure melodies and sounds can be easy to enjoy.
The greatness of music itself transcends language barriers, and many people probably started listening to Western music with a beautiful ballad.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered timeless classics of Western music with stunning, graceful beauty—recommended especially for beginners, regardless of era or genre.
Please enjoy these wonderful songs that may move you to tears with their beauty or fill you with warmth.
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Beautiful and lovely Western music. A collection of recommended classics (1–10)
There’s Never a Forever Thinga-ha
A-ha is a synth-pop band from Norway, best known for their signature song “Take On Me.” In “There’s Never a Forever Thing,” introduced here, the vocalist’s appeal—only hinted at in “Take On Me”—is fully brought to the fore.
Even the unusually high notes for a male vocalist ring out with ease and clarity, and his vocal prowess is overwhelming.
It’s a song that showcases Morten Harket’s beautifully expressive voice.
HaloBeyoncé
This song with a sacred aura is “Halo,” released in 2008 by the world-renowned diva, Beyoncé.
It’s a piece that expresses love and gratitude toward someone who saved her through love.
“Halo” means a “radiant glow” or “aura,” and it reflects the protagonist’s feelings of seeing the other person as a holy presence, loved so deeply they seem to be shining with a halo.
Her heartfelt vocals sound almost like a powerful prayer.
Especially in the final chorus, Beyoncé’s increasingly powerful singing gives you goosebumps.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
A particularly beautiful song I want people nursing a broken heart to hear is Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved.” It’s a piano-and-vocal ballad, and what makes it so beautiful is Capaldi’s emotional voice.
Rather than singing pristinely from start to finish, he delivers powerful vocals that at times feel almost angry—and that intensity is what makes the song so beautiful.
To feel its beauty even more, try listening while reading a Japanese translation of the lyrics.
The emotions poured into the song are sure to move your heart.
Beautiful, elegant Western music. A selection of recommended classics (11–20)
HeroMariah Carey
A ballad filled with quiet strength that makes you aware of the power sleeping within yourself.
Included on the 1993 album “Music Box,” it spent four consecutive weeks at No.
1 in the U.S.
as a single.
It was originally intended to be offered to another singer as a movie theme song, but Mariah Carey ended up singing it herself, revising the lyrical perspective and arrangement to complete it—so the story goes.
Even when you’re sunk in disappointment or doubt, the lyrics remind you not to rely on someone else but to remember the hero within.
Riding on the simple resonance of piano and organ, the restrained-then-released vocal delivery conveys the meaning of the words directly.
Performed at weddings and memorials alike, this piece carries a universal message that stands beside anyone at a crossroads in life.
That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys
This track by Sarah Elizabeth and Carlicio Keys features a smooth, comfortable R&B sound.
Based in New York, a vocalist with soul-stirring expressiveness and a producer leading the evolution of contemporary R&B weave together this work.
It captures the longing for that “ideal someone” we all imagine, as well as the earnest desire to become that person, all set to a beautiful melody.
Released in February 2023, this single is sure to gently resonate with listeners.
When you want to feel confident, or spend a quiet night facing yourself, why not immerse yourself in this refined sound? It will surely fill you with energy for tomorrow.
Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman
“Time to Say Goodbye” is a song released in 1996 by English soprano Sarah Brightman.
It’s a piece you often hear in films, commercials, and talent shows.
Because the title includes “Goodbye,” you might think it’s a breakup song.
However, the song’s meaning is that lovers set off from where they are to begin a new life together.
It’s not a sad farewell song, but one with a positive message, making it perfect for weddings as well.
Another charm of the piece is how the orchestral sound and Sarah Brightman’s vocals blend together so beautifully.
Foolish GamesJewel
“Foolish Games” is a song released in 1995 by American singer-songwriter Jewel.
The piano in the intro creates a serious atmosphere.
Her use of a wide vocal range—from a whisper that seems like it might vanish at any moment to a belt that feels like a cry—resonates deeply.
The lyrics portray her feelings after being manipulated and hurt by a particular person.
Paradoxically, they also convey the fact that the experience helped her grow, and this intricately interwoven sensitivity makes the song all the more compelling.