[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai, with explanations
Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound rooted in surf music.
His songs carry strong messages, and many of them bring important people to mind as you listen.
His representative tracks include “Stand by me, Stand by you.”, “Mata Au Hi Made” (Until We Meet Again), and “Inoribana.”
This article introduces easy-to-sing songs recommended for those who want to sing Hirai Dai’s music at karaoke.
While Hirai Dai’s songs are generally quite challenging to sing, we’ve gathered relatively easier ones among them, so feel free to use this as a reference.
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[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai with explanations (11–20)
DreamHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s song “Dream,” which strongly features EDM elements.
While it’s basically pop music, aspects like the clearly defined build-ups give it that EDM flavor.
The most singable point of this track is, above all, the scarcity of long sustained notes.
Although there are relatively many instances of falsetto, the lack of long tones means you don’t need to worry about breathing.
If the falsetto parts are too difficult, adjust the key so that those sections can be sung in your highest comfortable chest voice.
To the BeachHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s iconic track “To the Beach” stands out with its groovy feel.
The song evokes disco music, with an impressive low-end beat.
It features many phrases that start on the offbeat, as you might hear in R&B or deep house.
Because of that, the rhythm may feel challenging, but the chorus sits on the downbeat and is easy to groove with.
The overall vocal range is also narrow, so among his works, this can be considered a relatively easy song.
A Song for YouHirai Dai
A Song for You is a track with a refreshing, memorable melody—a bright song packed with the charm of Dai Hirai.
The easiest point for singing this piece is, above all, how naturally the rhythm falls into place.
Since it’s built on a four-beat feel, which is the most intuitive for Japanese listeners, you shouldn’t have any trouble with the opening.
However, be aware that the chorus brings in a touch of falsetto.
Rather than lowering the key to handle the falsetto sections, I think it’s easier to raise the key by one or two steps so the falsetto sits in a more accessible range.
It’s a strategy that works well precisely because the non-falsetto range of the song is on the lower side.
Give it a try!
Island Queen feat. ALEXXXHirai Dai
Island Queen feat.
ALEXXX, a masterpiece by Dai Hirai, is notable for its sweet lyrics and catchy melody.
Because the song is sung in a low register throughout, it’s recommended even for those who struggle with high notes.
There’s a light falsetto in both the pre-chorus and the chorus.
In the pre-chorus, it appears only briefly, so focus more on matching the pitch than on producing a perfectly clean tone.
In the chorus, it shows up in the backing vocals, so if you’re singing it at karaoke, a good option is to let the guide vocal handle that part.
That said, neither falsetto section is particularly difficult, so give it a try.
FAMILY SONGHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s iconic song “FAMILY SONG” is striking for its chill vibe.
While he usually centers his music around R&B and Hawaiian styles, this track notably leans toward a country sound.
The easiest-to-sing aspect of this song is, above all, its narrow vocal range.
Although Hirai Dai’s songs tend to span a wider range, this one is among the narrowest in his catalog.
There are few long notes, and there’s little in the way of vocal runs (often called “feints” in Japanese, akin to ornamented phrasing), making it an easy song to sing even for those with lower voices or who aren’t confident singers.
A Good DayNEW!Hirai Dai
The theme is a day off—a heartwarming slow number perfect for a relaxed day.
The song has an easygoing tempo with a laid-back groove you can sway to.
It feels more suited for daytime karaoke than nighttime! Since all the lyrics are in English, if that’s tough for you, I recommend slowing the playback speed on YouTube and going through the lyrics one by one.
If you get into the rhythm, the words will fall into place and it should be easy to sing! The vocal range isn’t too high, so loosen up your shoulders and sing in a relaxed way!
[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing Songs by Dai Hirai with Explanations (21–30)
ALOHANEW!Hirai Dai
Built around the greeting “Aloha,” which in Hawaii carries meanings of love and compassion, this song is quintessentially Dai Hirai, delivering healing and happy vibes with its acoustic sound and positive lyrics! It has a lively tempo and includes English lyrics, but since it basically uses the same melody and the same phrases, once you learn it, it should be easy to sing.
The key is to get into the rhythm—try keeping time with a bouncy, upbeat groove.
It’s recommended to learn it while looking at the lyrics from the start!