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Fast-tempo Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

There’s a unit in music that quantifies beats per minute, called “BPM.” In short, it’s an indicator of a song’s speed, but a high BPM doesn’t necessarily mean the song will feel fast.

Since the listener is human, the feel can change depending on the musical style and the density of the lyrics.

So, for this feature.

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We’ve selected Western songs that feel fast! We’ve picked a wide range: not only tracks with high BPM, but also curious songs that somehow feel quick despite having fewer beats.

There are some lesser-known tracks in the mix, too, so even regular listeners of Western music should take note.

Please sit back and enjoy.

Fast-tempo Western songs. Recommended classics and popular tracks (61–70)

Cryptic CaveGovernment Alpha

Government Alpha – Cryptic Cave

Cryptic CaveGovernment Alpha

A project by Yasuyoshi Yoshida, a veteran Japanese noise musician who has been active since the early 1990s.

Noise music is diverse and often hard to describe, but this particular track falls into the genre known as harsh noise: there’s no rhythm or melody—just relentlessly distorted noise that assaults the listener with brutal force.

It’s certainly not for everyone, but once you hear it, it might open a window to a world you never knew.

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Push The FunkDJ PW

DJ PW -Push The Funk

Push The FunkDJ PW

Even though people often lump it all together as techno music, it actually spans a wide range—from sounds that pursue sheer, extreme speed to ambient textures with no rhythm at all.

For those who want to fully experience blistering tempo, this track is highly recommended.

Within the genre known as hardcore techno, you can thoroughly enjoy speedcore, which is especially characterized by ultra-fast beats.

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In conclusion

This time I picked out some fast-paced Western tracks, but I think a few of them actually had a low BPM—the measure of a song’s speed.

It’s one of music’s fascinating mysteries that, even without much sheer speed, a track can somehow still sound brisk.

In addition to this article, Ragu Music features Western songs curated around a variety of themes.

We also highlight some lesser-known tracks, so if you’re well-versed in Western music, be sure to check them out!