Moist Western music | A slew of sweet classics make an appearance…
When you’re listening to Western music and think, “I love this vibe,” it can still be hard to find similar tracks, right?
Even if you look things up in Japanese media, the definitions vary, and it can be tough to track down songs that truly match your taste.
So this time, I’ve picked out a selection of mellow, soothing tracks from Western music.
I focused on songs with as similar a feel as possible, so if this style is your thing, I think you’ll really love this ranking.
I’ve also included detailed commentary on the tracks, so be sure to read through to the end!
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Smooth Western music | A slew of sweet classic songs appear... (21–30)
To Summer, From ColeSummer Walker
It’s a heartwarming track woven by American R&B singer Summer Walker and J.
Cole.
In this piece, J.
Cole offers a message that feels like a “hug in sound,” gently affirming her journey both as a mother and as a woman.
His spoken, letter-like rap blends seamlessly with Summer Walker’s soft vocals, wrapping the listener in warmth.
The song is included on the EP “Clear 2: Soft Life,” released in May 2023.
It’s said that the track moved her to tears, a testament to the deep affection poured into it.
With its refreshingly summery sound and warm lyrics, it’s the kind of song that, at the end of a long day, will make you feel gently encouraged.
SnoozeSZA
This song is by the American artist SZA, who captivates the world with a wide range of expressions grounded in R&B.
Its laid-back groove and dreamy sound are soothing—perfect for a slightly languid summer afternoon.
The song celebrates how irreplaceable time with a loved one is, and expresses a deep affection that doesn’t want to miss a single moment.
You’ll find yourself enchanted by its sweet, immersive atmosphere.
Featured on the acclaimed 2022 album “SOS,” it won Best R&B Song at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Let this melody carry you during a twilight with someone special, or as you unwind at the end of the day.
Free Fallin’John Mayer
This song resonates like a beautiful acoustic guitar arpeggio gently touching the strings of the heart.
American singer-songwriter John Mayer breathes new life into a classic by Tom Petty.
He masterfully captures the original’s bittersweet longing for freedom through Mayer’s signature bluesy, delicate guitar work and emotive vocals.
Included on the live album “Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles,” released in July 2008, this live recording became a hit, reaching No.
14 in Canada.
Its liberating melody pairs perfectly with a sunset drive or a quiet, solitary night.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking solace in beautiful guitar tones.
We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez)Charlie Puth
Delicate guitar arpeggios ring out as if touching the strings of the heart.
Crafted by American singer-songwriters Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez, this piece vividly portrays a universal inner turmoil: two people who once loved each other deeply can no longer even exchange words after their separation.
A wistful melody carried by a tropical, buoyant beat seeps into the listener’s chest.
This gem was released in May 2016 and is included on his debut album, Nine Track Mind.
The guitar phrase—reportedly recorded on an iPhone at a hotel in Osaka during his stay in Japan—accentuates the song’s distinctive atmosphere.
It’s a track you’ll want to quietly listen to on nights when you feel like tracing the memories of a past love.
I’m YoursJason Mraz
The light, airy arpeggios of an acoustic guitar pour down like rays of sunshine.
It’s a gem by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.
This piece sings, over a sound that weaves in comfortable elements of reggae and folk, of the resolve to offer one’s true self to a loved one and the joy of living in the present.
Released in May 2008, it set a then-record by staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for 76 consecutive weeks as the lead single from the album “We Sing.
We Dance.
We Steal Things.” In Japan, it became widely loved as the song for a Kirin Beer commercial.
It will gently stay by your side when your heart is weary or when you’re about to open a new door.
Talking to the MoonBruno Mars
This gem of a piano ballad by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars portrays the pain of heartbreak and longing for a loved one through a romantic theme of speaking to the moon.
Released in 2010 on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, it features a serene sound in the key of C minor at 73 BPM, with a poignant melody woven by his rich falsetto.
It was used as an insert song in the Brazilian TV drama Insensato Coração and topped the local charts for 22 consecutive weeks.
It’s a perfect track for solitary moments at dusk or quiet nights spent thinking of someone special.
Tears in heavenEric Clapton
Eric Clapton, the legendary guitarist Britain is proud of.
One song in which he transformed the unspeakable tragedy he experienced in 1991 has captured countless hearts and never let go.
The lyrics, which seem to ask his beloved son in heaven, “If I could see you again, would you say my name?”, tighten the listener’s chest.
Yet within it lies not only deep sorrow, but also a fervent wish and hope for reunion.
The beautiful arpeggios of the acoustic guitar convey every nuance of those delicate emotions.
The piece was released in January 1992 as part of the soundtrack to the film Rush, and was also included on the acclaimed 1992 album Unplugged.
In February 1993, it won three Grammy Awards.
On a quiet night when you’re thinking of someone dear, it will be there to keep you company.