Lovely winter song

[A Major Glow-Up!] Western songs that color the illuminations—tracks you’ll want to listen to together

Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!

Music that makes the illuminations shine even brighter.

You hear it around town, don’t you?

When winter comes, Christmas trees and illuminations become even more dazzling and eye-catching.

This time, I’ll introduce Western songs that match those illuminations.

From Christmas songs and sparkling tracks to gently romantic tunes, they’re all wonderful, aren’t they?

I’ve also focused on party songs that make time with friends even more fun, as well as songs that depict light.

What kind of songs do you like?

Be sure to enjoy them on your way home, when hanging out with friends, or on a date!

[A Big Glow-Up!] Western songs that color the illuminations: tracks I want to listen to together (21–30)

StarlightMuse

Muse – Starlight [Official Music Video]

StarlightMuse

December, when dazzling illuminations begin to color the city.

Amid that glow, one song shines especially bright: “Starlight” by the alternative rock band Muse.

Released in 2006, the track reached No.

13 on the UK charts and climbed as high as No.

2 in the U.

S.

, remaining beloved around the world.

Comparing devotion to a loved one to the stars and singing it with passion, the song is a perfect match for a romantic winter date set against a backdrop of holiday lights.

In this increasingly cold season, it will warm your heart along with the gentle glow.

On a special night, spend a radiant time with someone dear while listening to “Starlight.”

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Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1996.

Released in 2008, this song was inspired by the paintings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

It depicts the mindset of a ruler who, despite wielding immense power, ultimately loses everything, weaving in imagery from the French Revolution and Christianity.

Its grand orchestration and bright melody strikingly contrast with the melancholy of the lyrics, expressing the ups and downs of life in a universal way.

The work won Song of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards and topped both the U.

S.

and U.

K.

charts.

It was also used in an Apple iPod commercial, and is recommended for those who wish to reflect on the futility of power and the impermanence of life.

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In conclusion

I introduced some Western songs that are perfect to listen to with the illuminations.

There are quite a few Christmas songs, but the ones with a gentle, mellow vibe that create a romantic mood are wonderful too, aren’t they? Did you find a song that really struck you? I’d be happy if this helps you spend a lovely time with great music!