A cappella masterpieces: Recommended songs where beautiful harmonies shine (Western and Japanese music)
A cappella that highlights beautiful harmonies.
Do you have any favorite a cappella groups or songs?
Overseas, there are various groups like Pentatonix at the forefront, as well as Home Free and VoicePlay.
In Japan, there are The Gospellers and Little Glee Monster, who have collaborated with Pentatonix.
One of the charms of a cappella is enjoying that perfectly synchronized, almost telepathic breathing and timing!
A cappella that can move you or lift your spirits.
I’ll be introducing some outstanding a cappella masterpieces from both Japan and abroad!
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A cappella masterpieces: Recommended songs that showcase beautiful harmonies [Western & Japanese] (41–50)
Mileage of LoveRAG FAIR
They are a five-member Japanese male a cappella vocal group, commonly abbreviated as “RAG.” All members write lyrics and compose music.
The group’s name originated from a T-shirt worn by one of the members; it was later discovered to mean something like “costume parade,” which matched the group’s lively character, so the name was officially adopted.
Bohemian RhapsodyRajaton
This is a professional Finnish a cappella group consisting of three men and three women.
The group’s name carries a meaning like “infinite” in Finnish.
They have close ties with the Swedish a cappella group The Real Group and have performed together at concerts, among other events.
This song is one of the hit songs by the British rock band QUEEN.
Bohemian RhapsodyMO5AIC
This is a song by MO5AIC (MOSAIC), a five-man a cappella group from Las Vegas, USA, formed in 2002.
Both the vocal percussion and the high notes are beautiful.
Despite their appearance, their singing voices are very gentle and their harmonies are beautiful.
They are a group that skillfully incorporates a wide range of elements, from pop, rock, and jazz to opera.
TonightRockapella
This is a song by Rockapella, an American a cappella group formed in 1986 out of Brown University’s a cappella circle.
The lineup has changed over the years, but they’ve continued performing ever since.
They’ve toured Japan many times, so many fans of Western a cappella music may already know them.
Their skills are unquestionable.
They also have a comedic side, and their live shows look like a lot of fun.
The Phantom of the OperaVoicePlay
They are a five-member American a cappella group.
Every song showcases unmatched harmonies, and their a cappella arrangements are extremely inventive, so you never get bored listening.
This piece is the so-called “The Phantom of the Opera.” It’s a piece often used in figure skating and is very familiar in Japan as well.
The Girl in White14 KARAT SOUL
They’re a five-man American group.
Their performance, while pop-leaning, firmly conveys the spirit of soul music, and you could say they’re a group with a strong doo-wop flavor.
This song is also well-known for having been written and produced by Tatsuro Yamashita specifically for a TV commercial for Suntory White.
A Sky Full Of StarsClub For Five
This is a song by Club For Five (often abbreviated as CFF or CF5), a Finnish mixed-gender a cappella group formed in 2001.
They sing both Finnish- and English-language songs.
It’s intriguing how their music feels contemporary while also carrying a traditional vibe.
Their harmonies are exquisite.
While they are mainly active in Finland, they also perform concerts in Europe and Asia, so I think there’s a chance they may come to Japan someday.