Masterpieces by male artists known for their captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs.
Even when we say “high-tone voice” or “the allure of high notes,” there are many types of singers: some have a naturally high-sounding speaking voice but don’t actually have a very wide upper range, while others don’t sound particularly high, yet when they sing, you realize they’re actually hitting incredibly high notes.
High tones in male voices in particular often carry a curious sensuality and tend to sound especially appealing to listeners.
This time, we’ve gathered classic songs by male singers whose high notes are especially captivating.
High-tone vocals may now feel like a prerequisite for professional singers, but the ways of expressing them vary greatly from singer to singer.
Enjoy this rich variety of high-tone voices.
It might also give you ideas for your karaoke repertoire if you’re good with high notes!
That said, don’t push yourself when singing high notes! Forcing your throat to squeeze out high notes can often damage your precious voice.
If you’re thinking of trying these songs yourself, be sure to take proper voice training first before you take on the challenge!
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Masterpieces by male artists known for their captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs (121–130)
RAISE THE FLAGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This is a song by the popular dance-vocal group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.
It’s included on their 23rd single “Yes we are,” released in 2019.
It’s a very stylish dance number, and the music video is incredibly cool! The sweet vocals and melody are captivating.
It’s a track I can recommend to both men and women.
LOVE PHANTOMB’z
A signature B’z track that thrills with Koshi Inaba’s soaring high notes and Takahiro Matsumoto’s guitar virtuosity! It became a million seller just two weeks after release and has surpassed 1.86 million copies in total sales.
The title uses the word “phantom,” referring to illusions or ghosts, and it’s said the lyrics were written to evoke an extraordinary romance starring figures like Frankenstein and Dracula.
I deeply admire Inaba’s high-tone voice, which combines power and sensuality, but even if you try to imitate it, your throat tightens up and it’s pretty tough, isn’t it?
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth single, released in September 2023.
It’s their first CD single in about two and a half years and came out as a double A-side with “Chessboard.” The track is crafted into a very refreshing mid-tempo number.
What really accentuates that freshness is vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s masterful use of various high tones in his singing.
It’s a song where you can fully enjoy his soaring high notes.
If you sing it at karaoke, try not to strain your throat and aim your voice toward your upper palate as you sing.
W/X/YTani Yuuki
Singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki single-handedly handles every step involved in music production.
Behind his catchy, bittersweet melodies—so easy for Japanese listeners to embrace—run tracks on a truly global level, steeped in Western pop elements that give the songs a stylish, cohesive finish.
His effortless-sounding high notes are especially appealing.
He’s not only a great vocalist, but also an artist with tremendous promise as a track maker going forward.
Masterpieces by male artists known for captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs (131–140)
aloneGosuperāzu
When this a cappella group debuted, I was blown away.
The voice percussion and harmonies—which are common to hear now—felt so new that I think this group might have popularized them.
Everyone sings well, and among them, Murakami’s high-tone voice in this song gives me goosebumps.
Foam on the ShoreWANIMA
The fusion of energetic sound and high-tone vocals is its charm.
This is a song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture.
It’s included on their fourth single, “Gujjobu!! (Good Job!!),” released in 2019.
It’s a summer tune notable for lyrics crammed full of male desires.
Wouldn’t it be perfect to listen to by the seaside?
Pegasus FantasyNOB
The fourth single by the Japanese HR/HM band MAKE-UP, released in October 1986.
It was the first opening theme for the popular TV anime Saint Seiya.
The vocalist Nob (Nobuo Yamada) is well known for his singing ability.
In this song, he unleashes his distinctive, slightly husky, soulful, and robust high-tone voice without holding back.
Because he sings throughout with a solid, full-bodied tone supported by strong vocal production, listeners might not immediately notice it as a high-tone voice; however, many people are surprised by how high the key actually is when they try singing it themselves.
I think it’s a track that fully conveys the singer’s sheer intensity.