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)
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.
Full of CheerHome Free
This is a song by Home Free, an American male a cappella group formed in 2000 that won season four of NBC’s The Sing-Off in 2013 and has been on the rise recently.
Their varied vocal tones make them very pleasant to listen to.
Although the lineup has changed over time, I think they’re a group to watch for fans of Western a cappella music.
A Cappella Digital Mole (Gesu no Kiwami Otome cover)INSPi
An a cappella group formed by members of Osaka University’s a cappella club, they made their professional debut after appearing on Hamonep.
They are known for their refreshing harmonies.
This arrangement preserves the atmosphere of the original song by Gesu no Kiwami Otome, who recently went on hiatus, while highlighting skillful choral work.
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.
A cappella masterpieces: Recommended songs with standout beautiful harmonies [Western & Japanese] (61–70)
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.
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.