Western music that gets you pumped. Recommended up-tempo tracks.
“I just can’t get pumped up…” If you’re a music lover, you probably have a stash of songs that lift your spirits when you feel like that.
In this article, we’re focusing on Western music and carefully selecting upbeat tracks that are popular with many people.
We’ll try to include as many newer songs as possible.
In the latter half, we’ll also feature timeless classics—nostalgic hits that never fade.
Hopefully you’ll discover a favorite artist or a new track.
Enjoy!
- Up-tempo Western music. A song with a good tempo.
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Western songs that get you pumped. Recommended up-tempo music (171–180)
Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock
The French musical Mozart, l’opéra rock.
It’s also been performed in Japan starring Koji Yamamoto, so some of you may have heard of it.
While it isn’t that well-known in Japan, it’s very famous in Europe.
Among the songs in the show, “Le bien qui fait mal” is especially popular and is packed with a rich gothic atmosphere.
If you like gothic metal or symphonic metal, I’m sure you’ll love it!
Raise Your GlassP!nk
P!NK’s appeal lies in her powerful vocals, and “Raise Your Glass” showcases that brilliantly while being irresistibly upbeat.
Its sound feels like it can blow away any worries, and it’s a song I’d love to sing with a big group at karaoke.
School DaysStanley Clarke
It’s the title track from bassist Stanley Clarke’s leader album.
I’ve listened to it tens of thousands of times, and the unbelievably groovy bass—almost beyond human—never gets old.
It’s an anything-goes showcase: chordal playing, slapping, harmonics, you name it.
It’s best enjoyed with a sense of “Wow, there are people like this in the world.” For aspiring bass players in particular, it may present an extraordinarily high bar.
JumpVan Halen
The well-known feel-good song by Van Halen.
The repeated riff in this super-famous track is just too cool—no matter how many times you hear it, it gets your heart pumping.
Jump along with guitarist Eddie and keep your spirits high! It’s an eternal classic.
Mr. SpeedKISS
Speaking of KISS, they’re famous for their outlandish makeup and flashy staging, but they’re a band that has consistently played straightforward American rock.
This song is one of those: a quintessential KISS classic, highlighted by the intriguing twin guitar riffs from Ace and Paul.
Western music that gets you pumped. Recommended up-tempo tracks (181–190)
I’ll Be Good To You (ReMix)Quincy Jones ft. Ray Charles & Chaka Khan
This is an emotionally rich track where legendary producer Quincy Jones remixes two masterful vocalists: Ray Charles and Chaka Khan.
It’s bright and accessible, making it highly recommended for drives and other outings.
How We Do (Party)Rita Ora
She is the only artist who achieved three consecutive UK number-one singles in 2012, and the album featuring this song also led her to reach number one in the UK.
She has also appeared in the film Fast & Furious, and it will be interesting to see what she does next, including her acting career.