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 famed for their high notes. Recommended popular songs (141–150)
crimsonX JAPAN
Speaking of high-tone vocals, X JAPAN is indispensable.
They are a rock band that represents Japan, and countless people must have been influenced by them.
Their look, their songs, and their performances—everything is flamboyant, and they never fail to captivate the audience.
POP SONGYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who got his start as a Vocaloid producer, has an outstanding gift for composition.
Because his voice has a cool quality that doesn’t ring sharply, you might not associate him with singing in a high register.
In reality, though, many of his songs are quite high in key.
The fact that he makes high-key songs not sound “high” really shows his skill as a vocalist.
POP SONG, released in 2022, is a playful track that blends electronica with elements of gypsy jazz.
Ice Cream SyndromeSukima Suichi
This is Sukima Switch’s 13th single, released in July 2010.
It was used as the theme song for the film Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl the Movie – Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Sukima Switch’s vocalist, Takuya Ohashi, is a singer whose appeal lies in his slightly unadorned, high-toned voice that somehow evokes a sense of nostalgia.
That vocal charm truly shines even in songs where the vocal melody moves up and down quite rapidly.
There aren’t many singers who can deliver such a complex, high-note-heavy melody so smoothly and gently.
It’s a piece that demands advanced vocal technique, such as seamless switching in vocal production, yet what’s wonderful is that his singing never feels like he’s flaunting that skill.
Keep that in mind as you listen.
Don’t Leave Me NowBOWWOW
This is the second single by the Japanese HM/HR band VOW WOW, released in July 1987.
It came out during the period when the band had shifted their base of operations to the UK, leveraging their distinctly non-Japanese vocal style, voice, and sound.
John Wetton—formerly of ASIA and KING CRIMSON—handled the lyrics and bass on this track.
Since this article focuses on the theme of “male vocalists with captivating high notes,” I’ll center on the vocals of Genki Hitomi.
Often referred to as the Japanese David Coverdale (of Deep Purple and Whitesnake), his singing ability can only be described as superb.
Even in the ultra-high notes at the end of the song, his voice never thins or weakens in the slightest—that’s truly remarkable!
leap day personRADWIMPS
A RADWIMPS song included on the soundtrack for the film “The Last 10 Years,” released on March 4, 2022.
It’s crafted as a very beautiful ballad with a symphonic arrangement.
What makes the piece even more captivating, alongside its gorgeous melody and arrangement, is the voice of RADWIMPS’ vocalist, Yojiro Noda.
His high tone, which carries a touch of boyishness, shines throughout the track.
Even in the slightly more powerful passages, his voice never turns into a strained high pitch; instead, you can enjoy a remarkably clear and expansive high register.
GET STUPIDXY
Recently, with the K-pop boom, there has been an increase in highly challenging songs even in Japanese music.
That’s why I recommend GET STUPID.
It’s performed by a group produced by X JAPAN’s YOSHIKI that mixes a band with idols.
The song carries a loud, band-like feel, but here and there you’ll also hear the kind of high notes typical of today’s boy groups.
There are many sudden rises and drops in pitch, making it a perfect track for appreciating the appeal of high vocals.
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
A piano pop band, Official HIGE DANDism’s second album Traveler includes this track, which was also featured as an insert song in the Fuji TV drama If Only I Could Meet You Three More Times.
It’s a song seemingly crafted to make the most of vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s timbre, which contains a wealth of highly appealing higher overtones; the high notes in the chorus are especially exhilarating.
The soft high tones using falsetto (head voice) are also employed effectively, making this a track from which male singers who want to capitalize on their high range can learn a lot.
Be sure to study it!