Must-listen masterpieces by Official HIGE DANDism

possibilityOfisharu Higedan Dism

Possibility (prod. Masayoshi Iimori)

Kanōsei (Possibility), included on the full-length album Escaparade—their first overall—reaffirms HIGE DAN’s free yet sophisticated musicality with its catchy ensemble and emotional ad-libs.

The sections with lyrics have lower pitch and simple melodies, but the ad-lib parts are both wide in range and complex, so to sing them like the original you’ll need to practice after thoroughly memorizing the melody.

Once you get used to singing it, you can slip into your own world and sing it comfortably—so why not give it a try?

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Hoshino Takashi

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It’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – But It’s Love... [Official Video]

Official Hige Dandism is known for their bright ballads, and among them, the highly recommended track is “Ai Nandaga…”.

While they are known for having many unconventional songs alongside more orthodox pop, this piece is characterized by an especially straightforward, unadorned vocal line.

Although there are some high phrases, the overall range is dominated by higher notes, so it’s not an extremely wide vocal range.

For those with a decent upper register and pitch sense, it’s a song that shouldn’t be too difficult to aim for a high score with in karaoke.

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Ryo

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Official HIGE DANDism – Choral A [Official Video]

“Choral A,” a renowned song by Official HIGE DANDism known as the theme song for the film “Offbeat Cops,” stands out among their works, many of which are grounded in Black music and can be highly challenging.

In this piece, however, the only element reminiscent of Black music is a phrase in the interlude that evokes Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke”; otherwise, such influences are absent.

The vocal line feels like orthodox J-pop, so the risk of going off-pitch should be relatively low.

That said, the song spans a somewhat wide vocal range, so take care there.

Also, because there’s a key change in the interlude, be mindful not to lose your sense of rhythm at that point.

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Ryo

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Trailer

The song “Trailer” closes out the third mini-album Report, released ten months after the previous work.

The transparent, shimmering piano layered over the striking guitar riff feels wonderful.

The melody stays in a high register throughout, but since the vocals aren’t belted, it’s relatively easy to sing for a Hige Dandism track.

It’s addictive in a way that makes you want to keep listening, and it feels great to sing at karaoke—a song you’ll want to deliver gently and with feeling.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Official HIGE DANDism – Anarchy [Official Video]

A digital single by Official HIGE DANDism released in January 2022.

The first major challenge when singing it is the lightly bouncing beat that many Japanese singers struggle with.

Keep the snare drum accents firmly in mind and make sure your groove doesn’t become flat.

After the second chorus, the D section features a vocal melody with a wide range, so smooth switching between registers is essential.

Also take care that your voice doesn’t become weak in the falsetto parts.

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Kei Takahata

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