[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 (21–30)
MIRROR MIRRORNEW!Hirai Dai
Released for streaming on July 25, 2021, it’s the theme song for ABEMA’s documentary program “What I Learned After Becoming a Mom at 16, Even Though I Was Supposed to Be an Ordinary High School Girl.” It features Dai Hirai’s characteristically warm, gentle vocals and acoustic sound, with lyrics that straightforwardly convey a “mirror-like” relationship and mutual care.
The song itself is on the shorter side at under three minutes, making it easy to memorize; the melody is easy to imagine and match pitch to as well.
The background rhythm-keeping sounds are very important, so listen carefully and lay the lyrics on top.
If your body moves naturally, you’ll be able to sing it stylishly and coolly!
The Light ~Blue Sky~Hirai Dai
The piece “The Light ~Blue Sky~,” with its moving melody and striking lyrics, leaves a strong impression.
For Dai Hirai’s songs, this one leans a bit more toward a rock taste.
That said, to be frank, it’s not an easy song to sing! The reason lies in the falsetto at the start of the chorus.
Most people will find that part difficult.
In that case, try lowering the key so you can sing the falsetto at the beginning of the final, post-modulation chorus in chest voice.
Once you lower the key, it turns into a lower-difficulty song with a rhythm that’s easier to lock into.
For The FutureHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s early work “For The Future.” At this stage, rather than the polished, Western-style melodies he’s known for now, it features distinctly Japanese melodies.
As for pronunciation, it doesn’t emphasize his unique “r” or “ae,” so even those who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to sing.
There’s no falsetto or long sustained notes, so people unsure about their vocal quality can feel at ease.
If you want to sing it in a cooler, more stylish way, it’s a good idea to refer to his current singing style in live performance videos.
Surf’s UpHirai Dai
The masterpiece “Surf’s Up,” notable for its pop-rock style, leaves a strong impression.
It’s an early work by Dai Hirai, characterized by a musicality reminiscent of Avril Lavigne.
There are two points that make this song easy to sing.
First, it has a narrow vocal range, which is a huge plus for those who struggle with high notes.
Second, the rhythm is easy to follow.
It’s structured around a classic 8-beat pattern, which is extremely common in Japanese pop, so you shouldn’t have any trouble with the pickup or the start of the vocals.
HomeHirai Dai
“Home” is a track included on the 2017 album “ON THE ROAD.” With its pleasant, country-style upbeat rhythm, the song spans an average vocal range.
Nearly half of the lyrics are in English, and the highest note is hi C#; with repeated practice, you’ll grow more comfortable.
The pitch movement isn’t extreme and stays stable, so ride the quick tempo and sing with a strong sense of rhythm.
If you approach it with a soft, relaxed feel like Dai Hirai, it should become even easier to sing.
What I can do for youHirai Dai
An acoustic number released as the fourth installment of a continuous streaming series that began in 2020, “Boku ga Kimi ni Dekiru Koto” (What I Can Do for You).
This love song, resonating with pure feelings for someone special, is also recommended for karaoke between couples and married partners! Its heartwarming lyrics are truly soothing.
While the early falsetto in the chorus and HIRAIDAI’s chest voice may feel relatively high among his songs, the overall range is fairly narrow and fits within the typical male vocal register.
Enjoy the song’s warm atmosphere along with its easy-to-sing rhythm.
me+youHirai Dai
“me＋you,” with its seaside-inspired sound design and sweet lyrics, is lovely.
It’s included on the 2019 album THE GIFT.
The song averages around mid2F and tops out at hiD.
Because the overall range is on the higher side for a typical female vocal range, it’s recommended for women or people with higher voices.
The talk-like singing style leaves a strong impression, so keeping that delivery in mind may work well.
With its gentle, easy-to-sing mood, it should help ease nerves and fit not only in karaoke settings but anywhere you perform.