PlaylistGlobal Music: Japan

Taiko rhythms, energetic J-pop & shamisen rock

Shine Your Light3522/7
Pete Masitti (ASCAP)John Andrew Barrow (ASCAP)
19 mixesUptempo guitar-driven J-pop song with inspirational Japanese vocals & huge anthemic chorus

2:25128 BPM
Ikiru3517/1
Tristan Francois De Liege (ASCAP)Benjamin Hill (BMI)
17 mixesPeaceful Japanese koto with steady cut-up beats, mellow bass, mysterious tremolo violin drone & sonic textures

3:43133 BPM
Leaving It All Behind3474/7
Jerome Leroy (ASCAP)
25 mixesBeautiful & uplifting orchestral piece with emotional melodies played on authentic Japanese instruments

2:2980 BPM
Hikiyama Matsuri3417/5
Joji Hirota (PRS)
7 mixesTaiko group with vocal shouts, hypnotic drum rhythms & bell percussion. Changes loud/soft dynamic throughout

3:2092 BPM
Tsugaru Ji2194/7
Joji Hirota (PRS)
9 mixesTraditional Japanese folk played on futozao style shamisen & flute

2:3662 BPM
Level Up 23359/16
Anton Flanders (PRS)Pablo Love (PRS)Campbell E Browning (PRS)
10 mixesJapanese grime fusion instrumental with shamisen chords, dark synths, trap drums & xylophone

3:4370 BPM
Golden Heroes3219/3
Jody Jenkins (PRS)
14 mixesJapanese instruments build with mighty & optimistic orchestra & choir to grand, panoramic climax

2:3580 BPM
Wabi Sabi2636/7
Pete Masitti (ASCAP)John Andrew Barrow (ASCAP)
15 mixesSmooth Japanese rock fusion with shamisen & chilled band backing

3:25130 BPM
Taiko Ritsudou1453/10
Pete Lockett (PRS)
8 mixesJapanese drumming & percussion with koto & phonetic vocals

4:0091 BPM
Reiki Zen Meditation2547/5
Ruhan Kapoor (PRS)Sidhant Kapoor (PRS)
9 mixesRelaxing Japanese flute melody with koto, chimes & warm string pads

4:1455 BPM
Ancient Japan2141/2
Christophe Goze (SACEM)
6 mixesHaunting Japanese flute & drums over ambient textures & electro groove

3:1289 BPM
Thunder Step2046/7
Angel Lam (CASH)
8 mixesHaunted, barren Japanese landscape featuring a koto, harp & double bass

3:4172 BPM
Okinawa Forever1650/7
Christophe Goze (SACEM)
10 mixesJapanese ballad with female vocal, shamisen, drums & warm pads

2:0365 BPM
Make Me Happy1492/8
Barrie Gledden (PRS)Steve Dymond (PRS)Tim Reilly (PRS)Osamu Yano (PRS)
3 mixesInfectious J-pop song with pumping bass & young female Japanese vocals

4:49132 BPM
Koto Dawn1487/15
Darren Leigh Purkiss (PRS)
9 mixesHaunting female Japanese vocal, koto, flute, percussion & pads

2:4370 BPM
Chappa & The Temple Taiko1481/8
Pete Lockett (PRS)
5 mixesTraditional unison drumming with Japanese Taiko drums & chappa bells

3:1296 BPM
Taking The Title3235/5
Pete Masitti (ASCAP)John Andrew Barrow (ASCAP)
17 mixesThoughtful shamisen & guitar explode into massive rock stomper with lead guitars & hand claps

1:58120 BPM
Do You Like How It Feels3522/8
Pete Masitti (ASCAP)John Andrew Barrow (ASCAP)
15 mixesAnthemic J-pop rock song with male vocals, soaring guitars, hard-hitting drums & huge singalong chorus

2:59138 BPM
Go Ryou E3417/3
Joji Hirota (PRS)
8 mixesSlow & processional percussion rhythms with shakuhachi & vocal chants

2:5780 BPM
Shinrin Yoku2636/2
Pete Masitti (ASCAP)John Andrew Barrow (ASCAP)
14 mixesMoody Japanese rock with shamisen riffs, half time grooves & band backing

3:07135 BPM

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