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Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke

Must-see for anyone who wants to wow friends or coworkers at karaoke with a cool song! In this article, we’ll introduce cool, crowd-pleasing tracks that work great at karaoke.

We’ve selected not only slick rock numbers but also ballads that really shine when you belt them out.

Sing the songs we’re about to introduce, and you might just have all eyes glued to you! Practice is key if you want to sound even cooler.

If you’ve got a bit of time before karaoke day, try practicing a little and show off your awesome vocals when the day comes!

Cool songs that get the crowd going at karaoke (21–30)

FAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.

FAKE TYPE. “FAKE LAND” MV
FAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.

A super distinctive rap that depicts a theme park where madness and pleasure swirl! If you can pull it off at karaoke, you’ll feel like the true ruler of entertainment.

It’s a 2021 release.

“FAKE LAND” is a song one of my students used to sing, and I was impressed, thinking, “Wow, their diction is so quick!” It really prioritizes rhythm and accent! It’s not pure rap—there are song-like parts too—so even if you’re not confident with rap, I think you can enjoy singing it all the way through.

Of course, I memorized it while teaching lessons as well, so listening repeatedly and singing along is key! If the fast lyrics make it hard to catch the words, I recommend slowing the playback speed on YouTube.

Nameless PoemMr.Children

Mr.Children “Nameless Poem” Mr.Children “HOME” TOUR 2007 ~in the field~
Nameless PoemMr.Children

This is one of the songs I sing early on to get everyone hyped when I go to karaoke with friends or a partner.

It has a bright melody, but there’s also a hint of wistfulness—a real “man’s song.” Sakurai’s singing style is unique, so doing an impression when you sing it gets a pretty good reaction.

It’s a bit challenging, but it’s a song I’d love people to sing even from the listener’s perspective.

Cool songs that will be a hit at karaoke (31–40)

GET BACKyuzu

Yuzu “GET BACK” Music Video
GET BACKyuzu

Speaking of Yuzu, it’s all about Iwasawa’s beautiful high harmonies on top and Kitagawa’s steady lower harmonies, right? Everyone’s probably thought at least once, “I want to try harmonizing to a Yuzu song!” Yuzu’s harmonies are relatively easy to pick out, so they’re satisfying to listen to and make a great entry point to try.

In GET BACK, Kitagawa comes in with the lower part right from the start—it sounds so cool! There are also call-and-response sections unique to the duo, and in the chorus they switch between unison and harmony, making it a really fun song to sing as a pair! Lower harmonies can be hard to hear and tricky at first, but try practicing with resources like YouTube.

unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

TK from Ling tosite sigure “unravel” Music Video (Full Size)
unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

Among TK from Ling tosite sigure’s songs, the masterpiece “unravel” is renowned for its exceptional difficulty.

Known as the theme song for the popular anime Tokyo Ghoul, many people may have discovered it through Ado’s cover as well.

The most challenging aspects of this song are, above all, its vocal range and expressive breadth.

The range spans an extraordinarily wide mid2 A# to hihi A#, with repeated hi G notes in the chorus.

On top of that, it demands a wide variety of vocal techniques, including scream-like phrases and trembling lines that make use of whisper voice.

Its level of difficulty is among the highest even within Japanese rock.

powder snowRemioromen

Remioromen – Konayuki (Translation/English Subtitled)
powder snowRemioromen

A masterpiece that beautifully depicts winter scenery.

Its delicate wording and moving melody are irresistible.

Released in November 2005, this song was used as an insert track for Fuji TV’s drama “1 Litre of Tears” and gained wide acclaim.

It’s also included on the albums “HORIZON” and “Remio Best.” Perfect for livening up a karaoke session—belt out the chorus with power to showcase stunning vocal ability.

Let your hidden feelings ride on your voice and captivate everyone around you.

Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI – Dragon Night
Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI, who are hugely popular among young people.

Among their songs, Dragon Night has a bright, upbeat, and pop vibe that really gets people going at karaoke—as you’ll notice if you try singing it yourself.

The lyrics also seem to raise questions about issues in our world, so it doesn’t create an awkward atmosphere when you sing it.

Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Chaos Reaches Its Peak” MV
Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band that enjoys immense popularity in the anisong scene.

If you like anime, you’ve probably heard their songs at least once.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend as a challenging piece is “Chaos ga Kiwamaru” (“Chaos Reaches Its Peak”).

This song covers a wide vocal range from mid1E to hiC, and, true to UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s style, features intense pitch shifts up and down.

Except for the part at the end of the chorus, most of it is built around high tones, making it a demanding song in terms of vocal stamina.