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 (21–30)
Love SongGReeeeN
This is GReeeeN’s third single, released in May 2007.
It’s crafted as a track where you can enjoy high-tone vocals sung with a powerful, projected voice.
If you try to imitate them by forcing your voice and tightening your throat, you’ll almost certainly damage your voice and throat, so be careful when singing.
To reproduce these high tones, it’s essential to master a chest-voice–leaning mixed voice with minimal breath leakage.
over the topMiyamoto Hiroji
Hiroji Miyamoto, the vocalist of Elephant Kashimashi, has been active for many years.
Lately he’s also been thriving as a solo artist, winning support from younger generations thanks to his highly original musicality and vocals.
His new song “over the top” is perfect for savoring soaring high notes.
While it doesn’t feature much of the trendy falsetto, it repeatedly showcases a powerful mixed voice instead.
If you’re a man who has ever admired strong, high-pitched vocals, this is a track you’ll want to check out.
Masterpieces by male artists known for their captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs (31–40)
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGEDANdism’s fourth single, released in February 2020.
It was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Love Will Last Forever” and also featured in an Apple Music commercial.
True to Official HIGEDANdism’s signature style, it’s a refreshing track that fully showcases vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, resonant high-tone voice.
He skillfully switches between powerful chest-voice high notes and soft falsetto to suit the song’s expression, making it a highly instructive piece for male singers aiming for high-register vocals.
Coupled with their characteristically polished backing track, this is a confident recommendation for fans of high male vocals and aspiring high-tone singers alike!
HOWEVERGLAY
This is the track released in 1997 when GLAY achieved their first million-seller.
After its release, it was used as the ending theme for the drama “Ryakuatsuai: Abunai Onna” starring Hidekazu Akai.
It’s still a staple song often played at weddings today.
A hallmark is how TERU’s powerful high notes build up more and more toward the final chorus! TERU himself still sings it in the original key, but when you book it for karaoke, you’ll almost always be advised to lower the key by about two steps…
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
A track from King Gnu’s third full album, CEREMONY, released in January 2020.
It was created as a song for Sony’s earphones and high-resolution Walkman commercials, and was released digitally ahead of the album in December 2019.
It’s a song where you can enjoy high tones delivered with a chest-voice-leaning mixed voice.
somedaySaucy Dog
A signature song by the rock band Saucy Dog, who have gained popularity—especially among music fans—for their beautiful, soul-soaking falsetto and overwhelming vocal prowess.
It’s a classic imbued with the poignant wish for a reunion with a lover from whom one has been separated.
Rolling DaysWANIMA
WANIMA’s new song “Rolling Days.” WANIMA is known for bright tracks infused with punk elements, but this one stands out for its somewhat more emotional finish.
In particular, the most captivating high-register moments are the early falsetto and the high notes in the final chorus delivered with a shout.
There aren’t many domestic artists who sing high notes while incorporating shouts.
From that perspective too, this track could be considered a rare one.
Be sure to check it out.