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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 will be a hit at karaoke (41–50)

Yume YumeONE OK ROCK

As a ONE OK ROCK song, the masterpiece “Yume Yume” stands out with a quite unusual melody.

Lately, it’s been drawing renewed attention after politician Shinji Ishimaru publicly declared it one of his favorites.

The track is a rap-rock piece with a slightly jazzy vibe, and it stays within a narrow vocal range throughout.

The flow in the rap sections is simple, and the chorus is monotonous; as a result, it can come off somewhat mechanical.

To counter that—especially for female vocalists—be mindful to add solid shouts in the mid-to-high range.

Cool songs that will be a hit at karaoke (51–60)

Unfinished SymphonyONE OK ROCK

The song “Mikansei Symphony” is included on the 2010 album Niche Syndrome.

Although this track features shouts throughout, its vocal range is not very wide, spanning from mid2A to hiC.

However, since it starts at mid2A, many listeners may find the original key quite high.

There is ample room to lower the key, so this issue can be addressed by adjusting the key.

While the overall difficulty is not high, the frequent shouts and numerous phrases close to the hiccup singing technique mean you will need a certain level of technical skill.

silhouetteKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video
silhouetteKANA-BOON

They’re a Japanese rock band that’s been gaining popularity lately.

Whether it’s the guitar tone, the vocalist’s pop-leaning voice, or the drums, everything is brimming with a sense of speed.

It feels like chugging an ice-cold fizzy drink after working up a big sweat in the summer.

to youMONGOL800

It’s one of the all-time greatest songs by Mongol800 that everyone in their 20s and 30s went crazy for.

The “Anata ni~” part in the chorus is something everyone can sing—and probably harmonize, too.

Even if you’re a bit tone-deaf, you can cover it with the vibe.

A top-notch song.

HANABIMr.Children

Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live
HANABIMr.Children

I think choosing a Mr.Children song at karaoke probably takes a lot of courage for men.

The songs are quite difficult to sing, the lyrics carry strong messages, and they’re very well-known, so there’s this fixed notion that “there’s no way you can pick this song and miss the mark.”

Paranoid AndroidRadiohead

Speaking of surreal coolness, it has to be Paranoid Android.

When you sing it at karaoke, the animated music video often plays, so you can enjoy the visuals too.

The song’s dynamics are clear and dramatic, letting you savor its unique atmosphere.

TEKKEN IISEX MACHINEGUNS

From the intro, you can sense something extraordinary.

The genre is metal, but you can also enjoy the lyrics at karaoke.

With Sex Machineguns’ humor-filled, amusing lyrics and cool guitar riffs and beats, it’s a track that gets you pumped while staying fun.