A classic medium-tempo ballad in Western music
Medium ballads—with passionate vocals and a comfortable tempo—are a particularly popular category among Japanese listeners.
There are many classic medium ballads in Western music as well.
This time, we’ve selected some especially recommended masterpieces of medium ballads from Western music.
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Change Of HeartEric Carmen
Eric Carmen, who achieved great success after going solo from the power pop band the Raspberries, is known for many songs that reflect the influence of classical music, thanks to his solid musical education from a young age.
This 1978 release is a calm, mid-tempo love ballad—an underrated gem that isn’t as well known as it deserves to be.
Keeping The Dream AliveFreiheit
Freiheit is a German band.
Their official name is “MÜNCHENER FREIHEIT,” and they are a very popular group in Germany.
This work was released as a single from the 1988 album “FANTASY,” and reached No.
14 on the UK charts.
Effectively employing an orchestra, it presents a grand, expansive soundscape that transcends the bounds of pop and stands as a masterpiece reminiscent of classical music.
It’s such a high-quality song that it’s almost puzzling it isn’t more widely known.
From The StartLaufey
A song filled with the charm of jazz-pop, whose sweet and wistful vocals seep into the heart.
The lyrics, portraying unrequited love for a friend, capture a bittersweet feeling that many have experienced.
Released in May 2023, the track sparked major buzz on TikTok and resonated with a wide audience.
It’s slated to be included on the album “Bewitched,” which is sure to draw even more attention.
A piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night—music that stays close to your heart.
Perfect not only for those troubled by love, but also for adults nostalgic for days gone by.
Toy SoldiersMartika
Included on the 1988 album “Martika.” Born in 1969.
A singer and actress from California.
This is a beautiful track where her vocals and the choral ensemble shine, carried by a calm, gently flowing rhythm and a soft melody line that conveys elegance.
Cruel To Be KindNick Lowe
This is a song released in 1979 by the UK-born multi-instrumentalist Nick Lowe.
Its Japanese title is “Koizuru Futari” (Two People in Love).
Nick Lowe is one of those musicians’ musicians with a strong following even among hard-to-please music critics.
Among his works, this one is quite pop and accessible, with a buoyant brightness that’s easy on the ears.