Foreign music BGM to listen to at night: recommended classics and popular songs

Night Birdsshakatak

Shakatak – Nightbirds (Official Music Video) Remastered @Videos80s

Shakatak is a fusion band from the UK.

Night Birds is a 1982 release.

It became a worldwide hit, propelling them to instant fame.

With its cool, stylish vibe, the song was also a big hit in Japan and was frequently played in nightclubs and discos.

Because that period happened to coincide with the bubble era, the track is often remembered alongside images of the bubble economy.

Stay The NightJames Blunt

James Blunt – Stay The Night (Official Music Video)

Because the music is very refreshing, it would suit a workplace with many women.

Playing it in environments like insurance companies, where there are many female career professionals, would be very effective.

Above all, it has a kind of power that blows away fatigue, so it should invigorate people.

bad guyBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – bad guy

Despite being born as recently as 2001, Billie Eilish has firmly established herself as a next-generation pop star.

Her 2019 release “bad guy” is a dance tune with a dark aesthetic.

While her age and looks tend to attract much of the attention, the craftsmanship of her music is also very high, making it perfect as background music.

SixteenThomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett – Sixteen

This song is “Sixteen,” released in 2017 by country singer Thomas Rhett.

As the title suggests, the lyrics follow a boy turning sixteen as he makes many resolutions and looks back on things.

It would be a great fit as background music for visuals that capture a sense of youth.

If you know someone who’s turning sixteen, consider sending them this song.

Green OnionsBooker T&The MG’s

Green Onions

This is an instrumental track by the group Booker T.

& the M.

G.

‘s, released as their debut single in 1962.

Even if you don’t recognize the group’s name, many of you probably know this song or have often heard it as background music.

For now, try remembering the group’s name—though they’re an older band, good music transcends time.

Be sure to check out their other songs too!

Here TonightBrett Young

Brett Young – Here Tonight (Official Music Video)

A country singer-songwriter who has opened for artists like Katy Perry and Colbie Caillat and is gaining attention.

Set to an open, refreshing sound, the song lets you hear every nuance of his breath with great care.

The arrangement develops in a straightforward manner, yet conveys its message with steadily rising intensity.

In the music video, scenes of him singing on the beach before a storm form the basis, with a flashback to a passionate romance appearing at the end.

Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Now That I Found You

Carly Rae Jepsen, a singer from Canada, is one of the world’s pop divas well-known in Japan.

Her 2019 release “Now That I Found You” became a hot topic for its music video featuring lots of cats.

The song itself is an upbeat dance-pop tune, making it perfect as background music.