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!
- Gospel singers of the world. Masterpieces of gospel music, recommended popular songs.
- [Hymns] Famous hymns and sacred songs. Recommended hymns and sacred songs.
- Japanese gospel: recommended Japanese songs with a gospel-like style
- A popular song sung by a male Western music group
- Il Divo’s famous and popular songs
- [Arpeggio] Beautiful masterpieces of Western music. Exquisite guitar sounds.
- Pentatonix Popular Song Rankings [2026]
- [2026] Iconic musical numbers: from the latest releases to timeless classics!
- Masterpieces of Celtic music. Recommended Irish music.
- Ranking of popular songs by Libera, a British soprano unit
- [2026] Let's Sing at the Chorus Competition! A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs
- [2026] A Guide to Country Music: From the Latest Hits to Classic Favorites
- [Irish Folk Songs] Surprisingly Familiar Masterpieces and Standards of Ethnic Music
A cappella masterpieces: recommended songs that showcase beautiful harmonies [Western & Japanese] (1–10)
The Lucky OnesPentatonix
The title track that colors Pentatonix’s 2021 album, The Lucky Ones, by the world-renowned a cappella group.
The deep, thudding bass voice is pleasing to the ear, and the crisp rhythm paired with a flowing melody is mesmerizing.
It’s a number that showcases Pentatonix’s signature delicate yet intricate vocal work.
The title, meaning “the lucky ones” or “fortunate,” comes with lyrics that lift your spirits.
Although life is hard, we’ve made it this far—its hopeful message about humanity’s future reminds us anew of the importance of human connection.
Dear My Friend feat.PentatonixLittle Glee Monster
A Little Glee Monster track in collaboration with the world-renowned a cappella group Pentatonix.
Written and composed by Seiji Kameda, a famed J-pop producer, it was released as a single in December 2020.
The lyrics, which gently reassure you that everything will be alright, resonated with the emotions of living through the COVID era, and the warm harmonies of Little Glee Monster and Pentatonix seep into the soul.
Combined with the music video’s direction, it gives you a sense of being in sync from start to finish.
It’s reassuring to have someone reach out a hand to you, and perhaps that applies not only to people but to music as well.
This is a wonderful collaboration that lets you feel the power of music.
Be sure to check out THE FIRST TAKE version, too.
I Want YouGosuperāzu
As “Gospellers Day,” this was the first track in a series released on days with a 5, delivered monthly for five consecutive months.
It’s also included on A Cappella 2 (2021), their album composed entirely of a cappella tracks, the first such release since A Cappella in 2002.
It has that signature Gospellers catchiness that makes you want to hum along.
Its fresh, springlike feel will surely resonate with anyone starting a new chapter or eager to begin something.
The song celebrates the joy of greeting a new morning with someone special, making it a great fit for weddings, too.
It’s an absolutely wonderful song.
I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men
A male a cappella trio from Philadelphia, USA, Boyz II Men were especially active in the 1990s, and one of their smash hits spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100.
Their beautiful voices are perfect for ballads.
They produced numerous hits and were ranked the fourth most successful group of the 1990s by Billboard magazine.
Remember ThisHome Free
Formed in 2000 in Minnesota, USA, Home Free won season 4 of the a cappella competition show The Sing-Off and made their major-label debut in 2014.
“Remember This” is their original song that opens the 2019 album Dive Bar Saints, featuring thought-provoking lyrics that ask how we will spend the time we have left.
Its beautiful harmonies bring loved ones to mind, reminding us that the limited time we have in life makes each and every moment an irreplaceable treasure.
We Are the ChampionsQueen
This video was released by Playback.fm, a service that lets you look up the U.S.
charts on your birthday.
It features Freddie Mercury, the legendary lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen, singing an a cappella version with no instrumental accompaniment.
The song is one of Queen’s major hits and is frequently used in TV commercials.
aloneGosuperāzu
“Hitoride,” a masterpiece released in 2001 by The Gospellers, the trailblazing a cappella group in Japanese pop.
It’s a love song that portrays conflict and resolve, and it’s also the best-selling a cappella single in Japan.
I’m sure some people have even played it at their weddings.
Tetsuya Murakami’s delicate yet powerful vocals, which convey his heartfelt emotions so vividly, and the Gospellers’ signature, perfectly synchronized harmonies that support him are truly moving—utterly captivating.
The one-take THE FIRST TAKE version is deeply touching as well!
Amazing GraceIl Divo
They are a four-member vocal group that debuted in the UK in 2004.
It is also a multinational group, as each of the four members comes from a different country.
They describe their music as “popera” (pop + opera).
This song was originally a hymn and is one of the most cherished and beloved songs, especially in the United States.
I SwearAll-4-One
They are an American male vocal group, consisting of both Black and white members, known for their pop-leaning to R&B-style harmonies.
This song is a single from their debut album, All-4-One, and became a huge hit, spending 11 consecutive weeks at number one in the U.S.
Hello, goodbye.COLOR CREATION
COLOR CREATION, known for their a cappella videos on TikTok, are making waves.
Their overwhelmingly powerful vocals and beautiful resonance—akin to a male version of Little Glee Monster—are must-hear.
Their first digital single, “Hello Goodbye,” was released in 2020.
While the official track includes instruments, an a cappella one-take version is available on YouTube.
It’s a farewell song that evokes graduations and partings.
COLOR CREATION’s harmonies are endlessly expansive and crystal clear.
No matter how strong we try to be, the moment of parting from someone you love is always lonely.
You hope for the day you can meet again with a smile.
This ballad stays close to those feelings, expressing gratitude for the past and giving you the strength to take your next step.