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 (181–190)
I love youback number
The rock band back number.
Their song I Love You expresses gratitude to a loved one.
Many people also know it as the theme song for the morning drama series “Mai Agare.” At first glance, it may not seem very high-pitched, but when you try singing it, you’ll notice it uses higher notes than you’d expect.
There are also many sections with long sustained notes, so a lot of people run out of breath in karaoke.
However, the tempo is mid-range, which does make it easier to sing.
YesterdayOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song was written as the theme for the 2019 animated film HELLO WORLD.
Set to a striking sound featuring piano and strings woven by Satoshi Fujiwara, it conveys the anguish of sacrificing something to protect family and friends, as well as the swell of budding romance.
Opening the acclaimed album Traveler, the track surpassed 300 million streams in February 2023.
If you can pull off this dramatic number at karaoke, you just might capture the heart of that special someone!
I’m a messMY FIRST STORY
Recently, the band MY FIRST STORY has been surging in popularity again thanks to their collaboration with HYDE.
They’re affectionately known as “Maifasu.” The vocalist, HIRO, has an even higher vocal range than his brother, Taka from ONE OK ROCK.
Their track “I’m a mess” really lets you savor his soaring high notes.
The way he effortlessly sings in mixed voice is something many men who struggle with high notes might admire.
Be sure to check it out.
yellowback number
This is the 21st single by the Japanese rock band back number, released on September 29, 2021.
It was selected as the theme song for ABEMA’s original dating reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai” (You Can’t Fool the Wolf with Love).
Rather than being a singer known for overwhelmingly ultra-high tones, back number’s vocalist Iyori Shimizu captivates with a gentle, approachable voice.
In this track as well, he effectively uses a singing tone rich in higher overtones and falsetto to deliver a soft vocal that perfectly matches the song’s mood.
It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to listen to a tender-sounding male vocal track!
I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
This was T-BOLAN’s second single, released in December 1991.
The composition is credited to “Masai Nishida,” but in reality it’s Masafumi “Marcy” Nishida, the vocalist of the Japanese hard rock band EARTHSHAKER.
Moritomo’s singing doesn’t give much of a high-tone impression, and just listening casually to the melody of this song, it might sound like it doesn’t use such a high range.
However, when you actually try singing it, you may be surprised to find that it employs quite a lot of unexpectedly high notes.
It’s a good example of a song that requires properly opening the throat and supporting the high notes with your core/abdominal muscles.
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
This is Junichi Inagaki’s 27th single, released in October 1992.
It’s such a classic among J-pop Christmas songs that it hardly needs any explanation! I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t heard it.
In fact, as of December 2023, it remains Inagaki’s biggest hit.
Of course, one reason for its massive success is the song itself—its incredibly appealing melody and lyrics that resonate with so many people.
But what truly defines its charm, above all, is Inagaki’s soft yet powerful high-tone voice.
Pay special attention to the chorus, where his high notes deliver a wide range of expressive nuances.
SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s 13th digital-only single, released in December 2023.
It was reportedly produced as the theme song for the animated film SPY×FAMILY CODE: White, which premiered on December 22 of the same year.
Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, resonant high tones are already well recognized, and the charm of his voice can be fully enjoyed in this track as well.
He skillfully shifts his vocal delivery and expression to match different sections, phrases, and words in the lyrics, resulting in a performance that never feels monotonous—truly wonderful.
Please enjoy it together with the thrilling tempo and arrangement of the backing track!