[Nostalgic Hits] Japanese dance music that resonates with people in their 40s.
You know those songs that, when you listen to them, take you right back to how you felt back then and make you nostalgic for that time? This time, I’d like to introduce some classic Japanese dance music that really resonates with people in their 40s.
Revisit the tracks you listened to in your teens and twenties, soak in that nostalgic feeling, and maybe discover something new you feel when you hear them now.
I’ll be showcasing dance tunes that’ll get you pumped, so I hope you can get back into that old mindset and enjoy getting into the groove! Let’s get started!
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[Nostalgic Hits] Japanese dance music that resonates with people in their 40s. (11–20)
Go! Go! HeavenSPEED
This song was released in March 1997 as SPEED’s third single.
It’s dance music with elements characteristic of SPEED, such as R&B and hip-hop, and it became their first No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The lyrics portray the feelings of young people yearning to break free from oppression and hardship, expressing a longing for freedom, true love, and friendship.
The track resonated deeply with the youth of the time and helped propel SPEED’s music into broader popularity.
It’s the perfect nostalgic pick for those in their 40s who want to revisit that era.
Ride on timeMAX
A Latin-style, danceable track that portrays single-minded love and determination.
It carries a heartfelt, uplifting message about strong feelings for a loved one and the resolve to carve out a future together.
Released in July 1998, the song was also used as the ending theme for the TV Asahi drama “Sweet Devil.” It reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and won an Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Its upbeat, energetic vibe is perfect for times when you’re feeling down or need a boost.
MAX’s clear, crystalline vocals and the catchy melody are sure to soothe your heart.
Shangri-LaDenki Groove
When it comes to signature tracks by Denki Groove, pioneers of techno, this song stands out.
Released in March 1997, it became a hit, reaching No.
10 on the Oricon charts.
The lyrics, which sing of a yearning for utopia, evoke a sense of nostalgia for lost love and beautiful memories.
The chorus phrase seems to symbolize the sweetness of escapism.
Also used in a Nissan Terrano commercial, the track incorporates techno and electro elements yet retains an accessibility that, as Takkyu Ishino calls it, makes it a “kayōkyoku” (Japanese pop) at heart, appealing to a broad audience.
It’s a techno sound that makes your body move on its own.
A recommended song for when you want to sink into nostalgia or soothe a heart wavering between ideals and reality.
Love againglobe
People in their 40s are the generation that matched perfectly with the Komuro Sound, right? globe, in particular, was incredibly popular.
However, many of globe’s songs are quite high, and as we get older, a lot of their famous tracks can feel harder to sing.
That’s why I recommend Love again.
While it does have some high notes, its range is slightly narrower for a female song—roughly from mid1F to hiC.
Because of that, you can lower the key by a wider margin, making it easier to find your ideal key, and the pitch movement is relatively simple compared to other globe songs.
In conclusion
This time, I introduced dance music that resonates with people in their 40s.
How was it? If you used to listen to these songs and they make you feel nostalgic now, I’d be happy.
Music from the Reiwa era is great, but the tracks from this era have a different charm too, don’t they? It’s fun to go back and listen again with fresh ears.
Thanks for staying with me until the end!