I want to do impressions! A selection of recommended artists that will be a hit for entertainment and performances
Songs and dances are popular choices for party entertainment and performances.
If you’re going to do it, why not mimic the artist in a look-alike costume and liven up the atmosphere? In this article, we introduce popular artists who are often impersonated at events like banquets.
They’re all well-known artists, but if you choose based on the audience’s age range, you can expect an even bigger reaction! Once you’ve decided whom to imitate, take your time practicing while referring to the artist’s original tracks and videos that explain key points for impersonation.
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I want to do impressions! Recommended artists who will be a hit for entertainment and performances (61–70)
Masayoshi Yamazaki
Masayoshi Yamazaki is a singer-songwriter who not only performs as a vocalist but also writes songs for other artists.
His greatest appeal is, above all, his distinctive singing voice.
When doing an impression of him, try to channel a very gentle, warm tone in your singing.
Chiharu Matsuyama
If you do a Chiharu Matsuyama impersonation, it’s sure to be a huge hit at any party! It might be tricky to mimic that distinctive, slightly nasally voice, but the key is to sing with a touch of shyness.
If you pick well-known songs like “In the Great Sky and Land” (Oozora to Daichi no Naka de) or “In the Seasons” (Kisetsu no Naka de), the crowd will probably sing along.
Singing with a guitar in hand will make it feel even more like the real thing.
If you can recreate his passionate stage presence, you’re sure to move the audience!
Kenta Kiritani (Urashima Tarō)
Speaking of Urashima Taro, he’s the folk tale character played by Kenta Kiritani who became widely familiar through the mobile phone commercials.
His song was also a big hit, and he even appeared on NHK’s Red and White Year-End Song Festival.
It’s a masterpiece that really resonates with the heart.
Kazutoshi Sakurai (Mr.Children)
Mr.Children, known as “Misuchiru,” is one of Japan’s most popular rock bands—it’s no exaggeration to call them a national band.
The vocalist of Mr.Children is Kazutoshi Sakurai.
Please try imitating his sweet singing voice.
Noriyuki Makihara
For impersonating Noriyuki Makihara, who sings with beautiful high notes and carefully delivers each lyric, the key points are vowel-emphasized vocalization over consonants, the use of crescendos, and opening the mouth wide and clearly.
If you break down the characteristics of the artist you want to imitate into key points and analyze them, you’ll likely achieve a closer impersonation.
