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A masterpiece with exhilarating high notes. An enchanting high-tone voice.

Even when we simply say “high-tone voice,” there are many ways to express it—from piercing high notes sung in chest voice, to a softer, more mature high tone that effectively uses mixed voice or falsetto.

In this topic, we’ve gathered a wide variety of songs that showcase the appeal of different high-tone voices, ranging from the latest trending tracks to timeless classics.

High-tone vocals are pleasant to listen to on their own, but once you can comfortably sing high notes yourself, you’ll discover even more ways to enjoy these songs.

We hope this can serve as practice material and a point of reference for those who want to learn how to sing in higher registers.

A masterpiece with exhilarating high notes. Enchanting high-tone voices (101–110)

The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto

Tried singing and playing Makoto Kawamoto’s “Aino Sainou” (Love’s Talent)
The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto

It was released in 1996 as Makoto Kawamoto’s debut single.

The song was produced and composed by Yasuyuki Okamura, and it was also included on an album he released in 2007.

It’s a track that makes full use of Kawamoto’s high vocal timbre.

Feel Like danceglobe

This is globe’s debut single featuring KEIKO on vocals, known for her captivating high notes.

As their debut track, it became a hit, selling 952,000 copies.

It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday Theater drama “Hitorini Shinaide,” and it remains a popular song today.

Rock Me NowBOWWOW

A song by VOW WOW, a Japanese HM/HR band that was also active in the UK.

The Japanese version was included on their first album, “Beat of Metal Motion,” but this is the English version that was remade after they entered the UK market.

Perhaps in line with the trends of the time, the arrangement was changed to be more straightforward and catchy than the Japanese version.

As for VOW WOW’s Genki Hitomi’s vocals, he boasts an exceptionally high level of singing ability that feels far beyond the typical Japanese vocalist, and in this track he delivers a remarkably powerful high tone—likely without using mixed voice or falsetto.

It seems he has completely left the music industry and is now a high school teacher, but he’s one of the singers I would love to see make a comeback.

If I had the chance, I’d love to join Hitomi’s recording session and handle direction and production.

Where Heaven IsMatenrou Opera

Matenrou Opera / The Place Where Heaven Exists [Music Video & AVALON Full Track Preview Trailer]
Where Heaven IsMatenrou Opera

A track from the Japanese visual kei metal band Matenrou Opera’s third album, AVALON, released in 2014.

It’s a large-scale piece with dramatic developments reminiscent of a prog suite, and you can enjoy soaring, resonant high-tone vocals that match its glamorous sound production.

The singer, Sono, has a touch of the typical visual-kei affectation, but, as the band’s name suggests, there’s also something operatic about his delivery, which further accentuates the drama of the composition.

My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi

A positive love song sung by Hitomi Yaida, whose English pronunciation is adorably charming.

It’s a track that showcases the strength of an assertive woman.

Watching her sing so joyfully lifts your spirits, too.

Keep your head up and be honest with your heart—this power song carries that uplifting message.

Try starting your day with this track for an energy boost.

It’s sure to get you grooving from the morning.

A masterpiece with delightful high notes. Enchanting high-tone vocals (111–120)

The summer you gave meieiri reo

The Summer You Gave Me – Leo Ieiri (Full)
The summer you gave meieiri reo

Leo Ieiri’s 10th single, released in August 2015.

It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 pm drama “Koinaka,” and it also became the subtitle of the final episode.

Ieiri’s vocal style isn’t about straining for high notes; rather, she centers on a soft high range that makes effective use of middle voice and falsetto, giving listeners a sense of warmth and comfort.

At the same time, in sections like the D-melody she delivers powerful singing, showcasing her high caliber as a vocalist.

It’s also an excellent piece to use as vocal practice material.

The True Nature of Shooting StarsBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “The True Identity of the Shooting Star”
The True Nature of Shooting StarsBUMP OF CHICKEN

This song, “The True Nature of a Shooting Star,” is included on the album “aurora arc,” released in July 2019.

It’s a slightly unusual track: an official acoustic version was released in 2017, a version with lyrics up to the second verse was shared on Instagram in spring 2019, and then the completed version was included on the album.

With BUMP’s poignant melody and heartfelt lyrics, and soaring high notes that feel great, it’s a highly recommended song.