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 captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs (161–170)
Only HumanK
A massive hit ballad by K, an artist beloved across generations for his crystal-clear high notes that seem to resonate endlessly and his powerful performances.
It conveys, in a straightforward way, the deep sorrow and heartbreak of losing someone you loved dearly.
Fantastic MagicTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
A band known for many difficult high-tone phrases, TK from Ling tosite sigure.
While all of their works could be considered challenging, the one I especially recommend as a particularly tough piece is Fantastic Magic.
The hardest point of this song is, without a doubt, the chorus.
The range is mid1E to hiG#, which is still better compared to unravel, but almost the entire chorus sits at hiE or above.
Since the chorus is composed almost entirely of high-tone vocals, by the time you finish singing, the strain on your temples and throat will be immense—but I encourage you to give it a try.
Silent JealousyX JAPAN
When people think of bands with lots of difficult songs, many probably imagine X JAPAN first.
TOSHI’s high-tone vocals are quite hard to replicate, and it’s no exaggeration to say most of their tracks are challenging.
Among X JAPAN’s songs, one I especially recommend is Silent Jealousy.
Its range is mid2B to hi C#, which isn’t particularly wide for X JAPAN, but most of the chorus sits between hi B and hi C#, making the chorus impressively high.
It’s a great practice piece for those looking to build endurance in their high-tone vocals.
You’re the Only…Ono Masatoshi
Masatoshi Ono is known in Japan as one of the top masters of high-tone vocals.
In addition to his falsetto, he is highly regarded for his mixed voice, and he’s famous for delivering solid sound pressure even at high pitches.
Speaking of Ono’s most challenging songs, “You’re the Only…” is probably at the top of the list.
This piece features an exceptionally wide range from mid1 G# to hi B, and it does not use falsetto.
In other words, because every high-tone phrase has to be sung in chest voice, it’s difficult to pull off unless you possess an unusually specialized vocal range to begin with.
Moreover, as a rock ballad, it also demands vocal power, making it a song of very high difficulty in every respect.
I don’t know what’s within a 30 cm radius.Arukara
I think this is a song that really brings out a voice with great projection and sharpness.
The melody keeps shifting, making it a difficult piece to sing, yet the vocals sound so clean that you don’t feel the difficulty at all.
It conveys a message that the world we live in is still narrow and that we shouldn’t impose limits on ourselves.
Inamura’s vocals are one of a kind, a voice that stands strong against the powerful instrumentation.
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.
electric shockYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu included on his fifth album, STRAY SHEEP, it was released ahead of the album on July 6 of the same year via SME Records on various music streaming services.
Although Kenshi Yonezu’s singing voice isn’t the type that immediately shows off a high register, he’s one of those singers who offers a very pleasant high male vocal.
The moments of falsetto that appear within the melody are also striking, making this a track that showcases his expressive vocal abilities.