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)
BOYKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s third CD single, released on December 1, 2021.
It was first made available as their sixth digital-only single on October 15 of the same year.
The song was reportedly written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings.
From the very beginning, it features high notes sung in falsetto that might make you momentarily think, “Is that a female vocalist?”—and you can enjoy that vocal quality throughout the entire track.
It’s a song where you can fully savor a voice with an androgynous allure.
The slightly bouncy, light rhythm is paired with a luxurious orchestral arrangement, and on top of that sits a vocal that seems intentionally processed to sound a bit thinner—another distinctive characteristic of this track, in my opinion.
Velvet Poemback number
The film Akira to Akira, based on Jun Ikeido’s original work, depicts two young men from completely different backgrounds who, sometimes clashing and sometimes cooperating, confront a society rife with evil.
This is a song written by back number as the movie’s theme.
In a world full of absurdities, it can feel foolish to stay honest, but no one can take your place.
The lyrics, which beautifully mirror the protagonists’ determination to keep moving forward without losing themselves even when crushed by reality, are striking.
It’d be great to deliver the chorus—where the melody suddenly leaps into a high register—with style.
A masterpiece by a male artist known for captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs (171–180)
Goodbyeofukōsu
Vocalist Oda is still singing with the same clear voice as ever.
What makes Oda’s voice so appealing, even looking back to the Off Course days, is that he sings in chest voice rather than falsetto.
It’s amazing how he hits such high notes without grimacing or sounding strained, just producing the sound naturally.
Also, this song has a fresh feel, with a rock sound featuring electric guitars that makes it hard to believe it was made in 1979.
Pale BlueYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu has an unshakable artistic vision, and with each release you can strongly feel his personal attention to detail, so every song comes across like a standalone work of art.
“Pale Blue,” which conveys the loss of love, transience, and a decadent beauty, is so compelling that simply calling it “cool” doesn’t do it justice.
Often cited as an artist with captivating high notes, Yonezu’s voice carries a unique sense of loneliness and bittersweetness.
And when he sings in the higher register, an added elegance and refinement emerge, elevating the music into an even more perfectly realized piece.
Baby, I love youTEE
A signature song by TEE, an artist whose delicate falsetto and exceptional vocal ability resonate with many and garner support across generations.
It’s an upbeat number that expresses overflowing love for someone special, and it has become a staple at weddings.
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.
Answer keyŌmori Motoki
This is a solo song by Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, and as expected, it features a lot of high notes.
The range is G#3 to B4, so it might be easier for women to sing.
One amazing thing about Omori is that he switches between chest voice and falsetto much more frequently than other artists, but for this song, keeping your eyebrows raised while singing helps make the transitions smoother.
My students often say, “Omori’s eyebrows are always up!” so please use that as a reference.
Also, since the phrases in this song are relatively long, I recommend deciding your breath points before you sing.
If you don’t have enough breath, your voice may drop out in the falsetto sections, so be sure to focus on diaphragmatic breathing.
It’s challenging, but it’s a cute song, so once you get used to it, try singing it in a cheerful, bouncy mood!
