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)
City of StardustThe Gospellers
They are a five-member male vocal group from Japan, formed in the a cappella club at Waseda University.
It seems they are a collective of multi-talented members, all capable of writing lyrics, composing, and singing.
At the time of their debut, a cappella wasn’t as mainstream as it is now, and they appeared on various variety shows.
Commonly UniqueThe Real Group
This is a song by the renowned Swedish a cappella group The Real Group.
In fact, some of you may have heard it as background music.
After all, this track won a Swedish Grammy.
With mixed male and female voices, a jazzy vibe, and a very cool sound, they’re outstanding—excellent singing, harmonies, and rhythm.
Their repertoire ranges from ballad-like pieces to fun, upbeat tunes.
Once you listen to them, you’ll quickly get hooked.
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.
The Lion Sleeps TonightLadysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group that sings in styles known as isicathamiya and mbube.
This song was covered by The Tokens in 1961 and became a major hit, and more recently it is known as a featured song in The Lion King.
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.
AfricaPerpetuum Jazzile
Perpetuum Jazzile is a long-standing choral group founded in Slovenia in 1983.
Their setup features a cappella vocals and vocal percussion.
This song is a classic by the American rock band TOTO, but it is also known for being filled with ambiguous expressions, making the lyrics difficult to interpret.
OverjoyedTake 6
They are a six-member American male vocal group.
Their musical style is said to incorporate elements of jazz, gospel, and R&B.
This song, originally released and made a hit by Stevie Wonder in 1985, has been covered by many artists around the world.
It has also been frequently used in TV commercials, so it’s likely quite well known in Japan.