Moist Western music | A slew of sweet classics make an appearance…
When you’re listening to Western music and think, “I love this vibe,” it can still be hard to find similar tracks, right?
Even if you look things up in Japanese media, the definitions vary, and it can be tough to track down songs that truly match your taste.
So this time, I’ve picked out a selection of mellow, soothing tracks from Western music.
I focused on songs with as similar a feel as possible, so if this style is your thing, I think you’ll really love this ranking.
I’ve also included detailed commentary on the tracks, so be sure to read through to the end!
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Smooth Western music | A slew of sweet classic songs appear... (21–30)
Come Away With MeNorah Jones
A jewel-like ballad whose sweet melody echoes through the silence and seeps into the depths of the heart.
Crafted by American artist Norah Jones, this song delicately portrays a longing to run away with a loved one.
The protagonist’s desire to escape the city’s clamor and a world full of falsehoods, and to seek quiet time for just the two of them, is conveyed alongside the warmth of the piano’s gentle lines.
Released as a single in September 2002, it was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Maid in Manhattan.
It’s a classic you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive, during a quiet afternoon, or whenever you wish to spend time with someone special.
You’ve Got a FriendCarole King
Carole King, the American singer-songwriter known for her gently comforting voice, has crafted a gem of a song that feels like a warm letter from an old friend.
When you’re facing loneliness or anxiety, its tender message—“You’re not alone”—soaks into the heart, carried by the soft tones of piano and acoustic guitar.
Singing of the universal theme of friendship, it slowly warms the listener’s spirit.
The track appears on the classic album Tapestry, released in February 1971.
James Taylor’s cover reached No.
1 in the U.S., and at the Grammy Awards in March 1972, King won Song of the Year.
It’s the kind of song that can make you feel warmer on a weary night or when you’re thinking of a dear friend.
Moist Western Music | Many sweet classic songs appear... (31–40)
We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez)Charlie Puth
Delicate guitar arpeggios ring out as if touching the strings of the heart.
Crafted by American singer-songwriters Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez, this piece vividly portrays a universal inner turmoil: two people who once loved each other deeply can no longer even exchange words after their separation.
A wistful melody carried by a tropical, buoyant beat seeps into the listener’s chest.
This gem was released in May 2016 and is included on his debut album, Nine Track Mind.
The guitar phrase—reportedly recorded on an iPhone at a hotel in Osaka during his stay in Japan—accentuates the song’s distinctive atmosphere.
It’s a track you’ll want to quietly listen to on nights when you feel like tracing the memories of a past love.
Tears in heavenEric Clapton
Eric Clapton, the legendary guitarist Britain is proud of.
One song in which he transformed the unspeakable tragedy he experienced in 1991 has captured countless hearts and never let go.
The lyrics, which seem to ask his beloved son in heaven, “If I could see you again, would you say my name?”, tighten the listener’s chest.
Yet within it lies not only deep sorrow, but also a fervent wish and hope for reunion.
The beautiful arpeggios of the acoustic guitar convey every nuance of those delicate emotions.
The piece was released in January 1992 as part of the soundtrack to the film Rush, and was also included on the acclaimed 1992 album Unplugged.
In February 1993, it won three Grammy Awards.
On a quiet night when you’re thinking of someone dear, it will be there to keep you company.
I’m YoursJason Mraz
The light, airy arpeggios of an acoustic guitar pour down like rays of sunshine.
It’s a gem by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.
This piece sings, over a sound that weaves in comfortable elements of reggae and folk, of the resolve to offer one’s true self to a loved one and the joy of living in the present.
Released in May 2008, it set a then-record by staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for 76 consecutive weeks as the lead single from the album “We Sing.
We Dance.
We Steal Things.” In Japan, it became widely loved as the song for a Kirin Beer commercial.
It will gently stay by your side when your heart is weary or when you’re about to open a new door.
Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb
One of the signature works by American singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb, opening with delicate guitar arpeggios.
The song grips you with a structure in which the vocals steadily grow in power, as if emotions are welling up.
Its lyrics, which earnestly portray lingering feelings and regret toward a former partner, delve deep into the self while carrying a universal resonance that many can relate to.
The track drew attention as the ending song for the 1994 film “Reality Bites” and was included on the soundtrack.
Remarkably, as an artist without a record deal at the time, Loeb achieved the feat of holding the No.
1 spot on the U.S.
singles chart for three consecutive weeks in August 1994.
Why not give it a listen on a night when you want to soak in a beautiful melody or when you’re feeling a little wistful?
Talking to the MoonBruno Mars
This gem of a piano ballad by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars portrays the pain of heartbreak and longing for a loved one through a romantic theme of speaking to the moon.
Released in 2010 on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, it features a serene sound in the key of C minor at 73 BPM, with a poignant melody woven by his rich falsetto.
It was used as an insert song in the Brazilian TV drama Insensato Coração and topped the local charts for 22 consecutive weeks.
It’s a perfect track for solitary moments at dusk or quiet nights spent thinking of someone special.