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Must-listen masterpieces by Official HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism’s music, which took flight from Shimane to the whole country, feels as if it gently peers into the depths of our hearts.

In songs like “Pretender” and “No Doubt,” woven by Satoshi Fujihara’s clear vocals and moving lyrics, you can see reflections of the bittersweet love and life’s uncertainties that everyone experiences.

Their exquisite fusion of piano-centered J-pop and rock resonates closely with listeners.

Now, enjoy their tracks as they thrive at the forefront of Japan’s music scene.

Official HIGE DANDism’s must-listen masterpieces (71–80)

And yet, the daysOfisharu Higedan Dism

“Saredo Hibi wa,” included on the band’s first full-length album Escaparade released during their indie era.

The wistful ensemble, which opens with a striking acoustic guitar arpeggio, really lingers in your ears.

Although the tempo is relaxed and the vocal range isn’t particularly wide, the melody is intricate, so you’ll need to practice before performing it at karaoke.

Once you’ve memorized it well, there aren’t any especially difficult parts in terms of technique or key, making it a recommended number to add to your setlist.

Hoshino Takashi
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“Hagan,” included on the 4th EP Mix Nuts EP.

The moody piano over a shuffle beat and the noisy guitar used almost as sound effects create the hook.

The melody is relaxed with few large interval jumps, making it easy to sing, but since the rhythm swings and many phrases start on the off-beat, be careful not to lag behind in karaoke.

It’s a song reminiscent of early Hige Dandism—simple, yet one that will make people take notice if you can pull it off.

Hoshino Takashi
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Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism

“Happy Birthday To You,” a song I sang to the me who’s trying to be reborn into someone new.

It’s a track included on the 2016 mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR.” The mid-tempo, bouncy rhythm makes it very easy on the ears.

And the lyrics, which express honest, down-to-earth feelings, are something almost anyone can relate to, right? In this song, the high notes in falsetto appear more often than high notes in chest voice.

Some people may find it easier to hit high notes gently in falsetto rather than belting them in chest voice.

For those listeners, this is a track that feels quite easy to sing!

Yoimachi Jēn
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RowanOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism is known for their wide-ranging musicality, but some of their works lean strongly into R&B.

One example is Rowan.

It’s a ballad featuring lo-fi textures and a smooth, R&B-inspired track, included on the album Traveler.

What makes this song relatively easy to sing is that it uses hardly any advanced techniques like vocal runs.

R&B and R&B-influenced songs often feature many runs—ornamentations similar to melisma—but this track uses them sparingly, and its range is on the narrower side for the band, placing it in the easier category overall.

If you want to sing it even better, try raising the key by a semitone on purpose.

The chorus relies heavily on falsetto, so if falsetto isn’t your strong suit, increasing the key can sometimes make those parts easier to hit.

Give it a try.

Ryo
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ShowerOfisharu Higedan Dism

A love song that finds happiness in everyday life, “Shower.” This track was included on Editorial, released in August 2021 as the third album.

It’s a memorable song for its realistic depiction of a relationship that has settled and matured over time.

Overall, it’s a relaxed, whisper-like song to sing, so it shouldn’t tire you out compared to other tracks.

You might unintentionally push harder in the chorus, but if you keep your throat open and let the sound resonate, you can sing it without straining.

Give it a try!

Yoimachi Jēn
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