[Relaxed & Gentle] A calm track with an easy, unhurried tempo
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a calm vibe—great for both singing and listening.
Whether you’re looking for easy, slow-tempo tracks to sing at karaoke, or soothing songs to help you unwind after a long day…
We hope this helps you find relaxed, mellow tunes for those moments.
If you’re choosing songs to sing at karaoke, look for ones that seem easy not just in tempo but in pitch as well.
May you find songs that match your taste—whether it’s a striking vocal performance or tracks that make perfect background music.
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[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (71–80)
SoupFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara is a singer-songwriter who also shines as an actress.
Her 2016 release “soup” was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Love Song.” It also drew attention because Masaharu Fukuyama wrote and composed it.
The pop melody captures a girl’s straightforward honesty and perfectly suits her cute looks.
The lyrics Fukuyama crafted carry a message to a special person with whom one shares a life.
It’s a pop song that’s great for listening to leisurely on your own or humming along to with someone important.
emptyyuzu
“Karappo” is Yuzu’s third single, released in 1998.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became one of the defining songs of Yuzu’s early period.
Written and composed by Koji Iwasawa, it was created based on a bittersweet, aching love.
Few things are sadder than a relationship where the timing between two people is out of sync.
The acoustic guitar and harmonica in the intro heighten the melancholy, making it a song that gently seeps into your heart.
Yuzu’s vocals tend to be on the higher side, but when the harmonies lock in, it feels great—so give it a try at karaoke.
The world turns here.Kimishima Oozora
Guitarist Ozora Kimishima has been drawing attention for his energetic activities, including performing live and in recordings with a variety of artists and providing songs.
“Sekai wa Koko de Mawaru yo,” released in advance from his first album, Eitai suru Kemuri, also became a topic of conversation thanks to its music video—directed by photographer Kanade Hamamoto—which presents a beautiful world view.
The contrast between the airy yet spacious-feeling ensemble and the delicate vocals is soothing just to listen to.
With its narrow vocal range that doesn’t require belting, it’s a number I’d recommend for karaoke as well.
[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (81–90 BPM)
Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken
When it comes to simple, heartwarming ballads like the mega-hit “Hitomi wo Tojite” and the classic “even if,” you can’t leave out Ken Hirai! “Mahou tte Iite Ii kana?” is a single released in 2016.
The acoustic guitar tones and Ken Hirai’s striking vocals are beautiful.
His ballads are characterized by a relaxed tempo and a conversational singing style.
His voice feels gentle, with a warmth that seems to quietly stay by your side.
It’s calming to listen to, and it’s a song that keeps you company even in ordinary moments.
HEY!katahira rina
Rina Katahira is a singer-songwriter who made headlines as the first Japanese woman to become an officially endorsed artist of Epiphone, the globally renowned guitar brand.
The title track of her ninth single, “HEY! Darling EP,” titled “HEY!,” has a pop sensibility that makes you want to sing along from the opening phrase.
Its positive lyrics, which give you the courage to take a step forward, may soothe a weary heart at the end of the day.
It’s an emotional number with a comfortably laid-back shuffle beat.
VanillaKubota Kai
Singer-songwriter Kubota Kai, who is also drawing attention as a rapper and trackmaker for his musically diverse background and intellectually crafted lyrics.
His track “Vanilla,” released digitally on August 9, 2023, offers a pleasing contrast between a laid-back beat and a transparent, airy sound.
The ensemble, wrapped in a sentimental mood that accompanies the end of a season, seems to seep gently into a tired body and mind.
With its gentle vocals and memorable melody, it’s a pop tune that should be easy to sing at karaoke.
white flowerKoe ni naranai yo
“Koe ni Naranai yo” is a two-member band from Osaka whose concept is “turning the feelings you can’t put into words into song.” Their digital single Shiroi Hana, released ahead of their second mini-album Ikudo mo Ai wo Sumerarete, stands out with a wistful melody carried by a tight ensemble and a shuffle beat.
The lyrics, which portray feelings for someone precious whom you can never meet again, convey a heartrending sense of sorrow.
The tempo is relaxed and it’s easy to sing at karaoke, so we hope you’ll picture the scenes it evokes and give it a try.