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 featuring standout beautiful harmonies [Western & Japanese] (51–60)
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.
Alone Again(Naturally)West Coast All Stars
It is an a cappella group formed by four members including former TOTO’s Bobby Kimball.
They basically do not use instruments and attempt covers of famous songs with four-part vocals.
This song is a hit by the Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan.
Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin is an American jazz singer.
Alongside artists like Al Jarreau, he is known for his instrumental-style vocal techniques.
He sometimes adds variation to his singing by tapping his chest or cheeks while performing.
This song was created by overdubbing all parts—including rhythm and bass—using only his voice, and it reached number one on the U.S.
charts.
Make Love (Sempre con te)Neri Per Caso
This is a song by an Italian male a cappella group formed in 1991.
Since many of the lyrics are in Italian, there are parts I don’t understand, but it has a fresh, bright, and fun atmosphere that somehow matches the image of Italy.
The gentle vocals and harmonies—so quintessentially a cappella—feel great.
The rhythm, which seems to play with rhyme, is also pleasing.
A cappella masterpieces: Recommended songs with standout beautiful harmonies [Western & Japanese] (61–70)
town/cityPermanent Fish
They are a Japanese male a cappella group based in Kobe.
Their name is said to mean “fish that keep swimming forever through the sea of voices.” Centered on a cappella, they have a wide repertoire and musicality spanning AOR-focused Western songs, Japanese covers, originals, and even songs in Korean.
GoneSmooth Ace
This is the debut single by Smooth Ace, a Japanese a cappella group formed from a Waseda University club.
It really has a ’90s vibe.
Even among songs from the ’90s, the chorus feels particularly solid.
When the original group was formed in 1991, Murakami from The Gospellers was also a member.
They were a quartet, but now the group has been reduced to two members: Okamura and Shigezumi.
OperatorThe Manhattan Transfer
This is the debut work by The Manhattan Transfer, a mixed a cappella group from the United States with two men and two women.
They’re a group that has won the Grammy Awards many times.
Formed in 1969 and re-formed in 1973, they’re true veterans.
Their sound feels jazzy yet pop, powerful and energetic, and it lifts your spirits with brightness.
The sense of rhythm is great, and once you hear it, it sticks in your ears.