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[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs that feel great to harmonize

When you sing harmony songs at karaoke or live shows, that satisfying moment when your part blends perfectly with your partner’s feels so good, doesn’t it? But when you actually try it, many people may feel things like: “I can’t tell which is the lead and which is the harmony,” “I keep getting thrown off,” or “It’s hard to stay on pitch.” So this time, we’ve picked out songs where the harmony parts are clearly divided and easy to sing, as well as songs that feel great when you harmonize on the chorus! We’ve gathered everything from classic Showa-era hits to the latest tracks, so enjoy harmonizing with your karaoke buddies or bandmates!

[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs That Feel Great to Harmonize With (31–40)

FLYING EASY LOVING CRAZYKubota Toshinobu feat. MISIA

Toshinobu Kubota feat. MISIA – FLYING EASY LOVING CRAZY [Official Video]
FLYING EASY LOVING CRAZYKubota Toshinobu feat. MISIA

It’s a truly dreamlike duet featuring two leading singers who drive Japan’s music scene.

Toshinobu Kubota’s breezy groove blends perfectly with MISIA’s endlessly soaring vocals! The exhilaration born from their back-and-forth vocals feels liberating just to listen to.

The song celebrates a grand, positive love, like lovers sprouting wings and freely dancing across the sky.

Released as a single in March 2008, it was later included on the album “Timeless Fly.” It was also used as the image song for Cirque du Soleil’s “DAIHATSU DRALION,” and its worldview really strikes a chord.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to forget your worries and feel refreshed.

Connected Universe! feat. imase, asmiNyan chū Ōrusutāzu

Nyan Chuu All Stars – Connected Universe! feat. imase, asmi (Official Music Video)
Connected Universe! feat. imase, asmiNyan chū Ōrusutāzu

The song “Tsunagaru Uchuu! feat.

imase, asmi” by imase and asmi.

Speaking of imase, his funky falsetto really stands out.

This work is a bright and light piece centered on that very falsetto.

While the pitch is high, the overall range isn’t wide.

As a result, if you choose the right key, you can maintain solid pitch control.

The harmony has the female part singing the lower chorus line, making it a perfect piece for a duet between a woman with a lower voice and a man with a higher voice.

Song of LifeManakana

Released in February 2009, this is the fourth single by ManaKana—the twin duo of Mana Mikura and Kana Mikura—who became popular through the NHK serial drama “Futarikko.” Even sung solo, it’s a beautiful ballad for a female vocalist, but if you can harmonize well, its charm and fun will multiply many times over.

Unlike classic Showa-era duets, this song features a slightly more complex choral arrangement, so it may be a bit difficult to accurately pick out each part from the original.

Try studying it with tools like karaoke guide melodies.

When you nail the harmonies, it will surely feel wonderful!

cherry blossomKobukuro

Kobukuro’s 12th single, released in November 2005.

When you think of groups with beautiful harmonies, many people probably think of Kobukuro first.

The duo is well known for their two-member choral work, and their harmony parts are often arranged faithfully to the basics—thirds and fifths above the main melody—making their songs ideal practice material for anyone interested in harmonizing and looking to select something for karaoke.

In particular, Sakura is a very easy-to-remember, beautiful song even if you focus only on the main melody, so be sure to practice it and let those beautiful harmonies ring out!

Blue BenchSasuke

This was Sasuke’s debut single, released in April 2004.

Although it came out on an independent label, its lyrics resonated with many people, and it ultimately became a major hit, selling over 300,000 copies.

Later, in 2008, it was included in music textbooks and became a staple for junior high and high school choir competitions.

Some of you reading this may have sung it at a school event like a choral contest.

Almost the entire song is built on beautiful two-part harmony, and fully reproducing that in performance isn’t exactly easy—but that’s precisely why the sense of accomplishment when you nail the harmonies is so great.

It’s a selection geared a bit more toward advanced singers, but by all means, give it a try!

[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs That Feel Great to Harmonize With (41–50)

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

Although it’s one of MONGOL800’s signature songs, it has the unusual distinction of never having been released as a single.

It was included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, and has since been covered by many artists.

The song itself is a very pop, straightforward punk rock tune, and the harmonies aren’t arranged in a particularly complex way, so many people should find it relatively easy to sing the harmonies and have fun with them.

With songs like this, you can often still nail a cool performance even without an exact copy—just singing in unison can do the trick! Give it a try.

ReunionLiSA×Uru

LiSA × Uru – Reunion (produced by Ayase) / THE FIRST TAKE
ReunionLiSA×Uru

The piece Reunion by LiSA, an anisong singer with overwhelming support from young people, and Uru, known for her lyrical vocals.

The song is crafted as a wistful J-pop number, with an overall calm melody.

Its most singable feature is, above all, the clearly defined parts.

While many songs have harmonies that are hard to distinguish, this one keeps the lead and harmony lines well separated in pitch, so you don’t have to worry about being pulled off by your partner—a common issue with duets.