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!
- A masterpiece with exhilarating high notes. An enchanting high-tone voice.
- Recommended karaoke songs for male vocalists with high voices
- 【2026】Recommended Enka by Male Singers with Captivating High Notes
- Full of charm like attractive voices and high notes! A roundup of recommended male singers
- [For Men] Cool, Popular Songs That Impress at Karaoke
- Nothing but masterpieces! Love songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z
- Tear-jerking masterpieces sung by male artists that I’d recommend to Gen Z
- Recommended ballads for men: classic songs about love, encouragement, and youth.
- Iconic songs men will want to sing! Karaoke tracks recommended for Gen Z
- Masculine Allure: Artists and Bands with Husky Voices
- I want to sing at karaoke! Songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z
- [2026] Recommended Breakout Artists: A Roundup of Era-Defining Singers and Groups
- Karaoke songs popular with women that they want men to sing
Masterpieces by male artists known for their captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs (251–260)
star performerKing Gnu
King Gnu are cool no matter what you focus on—songs, visuals, vocals, or anything surrounding them.
Every member boasts a monster-level background as a Tokyo University of the Arts graduate.
Vocally, when “Hakujitsu” was released, vocalist Iguchi’s delicate falsetto became a hot topic.
In “Senryo Yakusha,” which I’m introducing here, you can hear not only Iguchi but also guitarist-vocalist Tsuneta’s powerful singing! He hits higher notes than in many of their other tracks, so if your natural speaking voice is low, you might find Tsuneta’s singing approach a helpful reference.
umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s 13th major-label single, released in June 2020.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “The Way of the Dragon: The Avenger with Two Faces,” starring Hiroshi Tamaki.
The lyrics move forward by likening the singer to an umbrella that protects you.
An umbrella that can only protect you on rainy days comes to hate the dazzling sun and wishes for it to keep raining forever—a painfully poignant portrait of unrequited love.
Vocalist Fukase’s fragile, vanishing delivery heightens the sense of melancholy.
Make full use of falsetto to sing it delicately.
Dried Flowerimase
Singer-songwriter imase, known for his stylish musicality, has been gaining popularity.
While he’s known for featuring many high notes, the appeal of his falsetto lies in a tone reminiscent of the disco music of the 1970s.
The song “Dried Flower” is a classic that lets you fully enjoy his captivating high register.
If you want to practice a falsetto style similar to what you hear in Black music, use the high parts of this track as your model.
Dancing All Nightmonta yoshinori
Yoshinori Monta, a singer who earned high praise for his music incorporating Latin sounds.
With his very husky voice and strong vocal abilities, he was regarded more highly than his name recognition might suggest.
Combined with his sun-tanned look, his style was like a higher-pitched Shigeru Matsuzaki.
Speaking of his signature songs, it has to be Dancing All Night.
The passionate high notes, richly infused with Latin flavors, are breathtaking.
Be sure to check it out.
Vampire of the Azure HeavensBikkeburanka
Vickeblanka is a wizard of sound who’s well-versed in a wide range of genres and manipulates sound with complete freedom.
Each of his releases has a different flavor, making them almost impossible to wait for if you love variety.
His range isn’t broad only in terms of genre, though—his vocal range is also remarkably wide.
In Vampire in the Azure Sky introduced here, his powerful high tones that lift listeners’ spirits are especially compelling.
He also excels at falsetto, showcasing a godlike voice in Ca Va?.
His singing transforms in character from song to song!
Since that day you weren’t here…Acid Black Cherry
When it comes to visual kei rock artists known for captivating high notes, yasu surely comes to mind.
Yasu is the vocalist of Janne Da Arc and also the frontman of Acid Black Cherry.
Among the many classic tracks he has produced, his greatest charm as a vocalist is undoubtedly his high register.
His high notes are beautiful yet supported by a solid core, and that quality is especially pronounced in “Kimi ga Inai, Ano Hi Kara…”.
The lyrics are moving as well, so be sure to check it out.
homeKiyama Yusaku
A song from a father’s perspective by Yusaku Kiyama that weaves together the deep love of a parent cherishing their child and the joys of parenting, expressed through a gentle vocal and ballad melody.
It delivers to the heart, along with the warm tones of the piano, everyday moments shared with a child, a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and messages to the child.
Released in February 2008 as his major-label debut on tearbridge records, it was chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “UtaSta!!” and Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya.” In December of the same year, he performed at the 59th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
This is a song you’ll want to listen to during life’s important milestones—such as graduations and weddings—when you want to feel the bond between parent and child.