Up-tempo Western music. A song with a good tempo.

Goodbye ElenoreTOTO

Toto – Goodbye Elenore (Official Video)

This is an early work by Toto, known for hits like “Africa” and “Rosanna.” It’s often said that the band name TOTO comes from the Japanese toilet manufacturer, but that seems to have been lip service they offered in appreciation to their Japanese fans after breaking big in Japan, rather than the band’s true origin.

You Really Got MeThe Kinks

the kinks- you really got me

The song has been covered by numerous artists, but the original is by the British band The Kinks.

A well-known example is Van Halen’s cover.

It’s one of the earliest tracks to use the power chord, a fundamental in rock, and it influenced many bands.

We Own The NightThe Wanted

The Wanted – We Own The Night

From the very beginning, the fresh, mellow vibe of the tune is striking.

At first, it seems like a ballad, but as you listen, it turns into a pop-style track.

The mid-tempo beat makes it easy to groove to, and the section where a large group sings “la la la” in the interlude sounds so fun it makes you want to join in yourself.

All The WayTimeflies

Timeflies – All The Way (Official Music Video)

It’s turned into a very refreshing pop number.

Since it’s been used in commercials and as insert songs on TV here in Japan, I think many people have heard it.

The chorus builds in such a fun way that it’s a track guaranteed to lift your spirits.

RideTimeflies

Timeflies – Ride (Lyric Video)

As the title ‘Ride’ suggests, the music video shows passing scenery from inside a car.

It has a very upbeat tempo—it’s the kind of Western pop song that naturally lifts your spirits as you listen.

It’s music I’d love people to play while driving, just like in the MV.

Bulletproof PicassoTrain

Train – Bulletproof Picasso [LYRIC VIDEO]

It gives the impression of being super light and pop, easy to get into even for people who don’t know Western music.

When the chorus hits, that bursting rock vibe is irresistible, and the upbeat, feel-good home session brings out a stylish, distinctly Western-music atmosphere.

Born SlippyUnderworld

Underworld – Born Slippy (Nuxx) (Creative Commission version)

A single released in 1996 by the British electronic group Underworld.

It is famous for being used in the final scene of the film Trainspotting, which was released the same year.

Thanks to the attention the film received, the song also reached No.

2 on the UK Singles Chart and became a hit.