Famous piano masterpieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs.

DESPERADOThe Eagles

Eagles – Desperado (Live from Melbourne) (Official Video) [4K]

Although it was never released as a single, this song has been covered by many artists.

It begins with a piano intro, and a gentle vocal gradually envelops the track.

It’s the kind of number that gives you a push when you want to break out of your shell.

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

The timeless rock band Queen.

Thanks to the film Bohemian Rhapsody, they’ve become known to younger generations as well.

This signature track of theirs was released in November 1978.

With Freddie Mercury’s lustrous piano and overwhelming vocal power, the song explosively expresses feelings of freedom and elation.

Its energetic melody and lyrics remind us of the joy of living life to the fullest.

Even if you don’t know Queen but love rock, this is a track you should definitely listen to.

My LifeBilly Joel

Billy Joel – My Life (Official Video)

It’s one of Billy Joel’s signature songs.

It was created in the late 1970s, amid major changes in American society.

The lyrics feel like he’s talking to a friend, which really stands out.

You can feel the strong will of “I’m going to decide my own life.” The piano and band sound fit perfectly, and listening to it really lifts your spirits.

Released in October 1978, it ranked high on the Billboard charts and was even used as a TV show theme song.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to walk their own path.

When you’re tired, listening to it might give you courage.

LifelineAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – Lifeline (Official Music Video)

Alicia Keys, the American singer-songwriter whose piano melodies stir the soul.

This song, released in November 2023, is inspired by the film The Color Purple.

Its lyrics overflow with uncontrollable emotion, and the arrangement tenderly resonates with our hearts.

Speaking of being a steadfast presence by your side through any hardship, the piece gently soothes weary hearts and brings light with its healing harmonies.

For those of us living without pause in today’s hectic world, Alicia Keys’s message of support feels like a warm light.

piano concerto A-mol op.16Grieg

Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, First Movement

A piano piece by the Norwegian composer Grieg.

He was apparently 25 when he wrote it, and it was such a masterpiece that he never composed another piano concerto afterward.

The opening phrase is so famous that almost everyone has heard it at least once.

HelloAdele

Adele – Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

Released on October 22, 2015.

It’s a smash hit that topped the charts in nearly every country where it ranked.

At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017, it won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Though it might seem like a quiet piano piece at first, the sustained notes in the chorus burn with passion, drawing you into its unique world.

My ImmortalEvanescence

Evanescence – My Immortal

A signature song by the American rock band Evanescence, where a poignant melody and Amy Lee’s clear, crystalline vocals resonate deeply.

Released in March 2003, this work expresses the pain of a lost friendship and the strength that its memories can bring.

Its beautiful piano-and-strings arrangement intertwines with Lee’s emotive voice to stir the listener’s heart.

Included on the band’s debut album, Fallen, it became a worldwide hit.

Embraced by many as a song that comforts those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, it remains beloved to this day.

It’s a perfect recommendation for quiet nights, wrapped in the sound of the piano, as you reflect on someone dear.