[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)
Lonely Beachy StoryHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s classic “Lonely Beachy Story” is rich with reggae elements.
The drums place accents on the third beat of each measure, and there are also accents on beats two and four in 4/4 time—features that are quintessentially reggae.
The rhythm can be a bit challenging for Japanese singers, but you should be able to sing it as long as you really feel the groove.
However, since the song uses a lot of falsetto, adjusting the key is necessary.
Because much of the falsetto sits in the lower range, raising the key to make the falsetto easier to produce is actually recommended.
PromiseHirai Dai
The love song “Promise,” which vows eternal love, is an early track included on the 2014 album “ALOOOOHANA!!”.
With its bright, uplifting mood that livens up any karaoke setting, this song sits slightly higher in vocal range among Dai Hirai’s works.
It features falsetto up to high B (hi B) and brings out the highest chest voice notes in the last chorus, so it’s best to sing with an open throat.
The pitch range is about average for male vocals, making it relatively easy to sing for men with slightly higher voices.
[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing Songs by Dai Hirai with Explanations (31–40)
Song of BeginningsHirai Dai
“Hajimari no Uta” is a mid-tempo track included on the 2018 album “WAVE on WAVES.” The lyrics, which sing of a life’s journey lived alongside nature, are deeply moving.
It starts gently and builds step by step, so it’s easy to get mentally prepared to sing.
The overall pitch is on the lower side, with an average around mid2 C#, making it comfortable to sing regardless of gender.
The chorus also ends just before it feels like it’s about to rise one more notch, which makes it an approachable challenge even for people who aren’t confident singers.
It’s a great pick as the first song to kick off a karaoke session!
Beyond the RainbowHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s classic “Beyond the Rainbow” is marked by its bright, uplifting melody.
The easiest point for singing this piece is, above all, the rhythm.
Because it’s organized into a very clear four-beat pattern—“zutch, zutch, zutch, zutch”—it’s reassuring even for those who tend to come in late on vocals at karaoke.
As for the high notes, there aren’t any particularly difficult spots, so it’s very easy to sing.
If you want to make it sound stylish, try blending English-like sounds—such as the “r” or “ae”—into your Japanese pronunciation.
King & QueenHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s masterpiece “King & Queen” is notable for its crisp programmed beats.
Among his works, this one in particular has strong dance music elements.
I believe the key to this piece lies in the flow.
Because the phrasing is closer to Western music, many people may find that part challenging.
However, once you learn it, it’s not an issue, so try memorizing the flow for each lyric line and work through it.
Techniques like falsetto, long notes, and ad-libs don’t appear very frequently either, so give it a try.
Surf TimeHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s early track “Surf Time.” Although he mainly works in R&B and explores various genres, this piece still falls under pop music while featuring elements reminiscent of house throughout.
The biggest reason is the rhythm.
It’s not a four-on-the-floor beat, but the drum accents make it sound like one.
Because of that, the entry rhythms for the vocals are very easy to catch.
The vocal range is also narrow, so it’s recommended for people who can’t sing very high.
Winter Snow MagicHirai Dai
Although Dai Hirai is strongly associated with summer and spring, he has also released songs themed around winter.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “Winter Snow Magic.” Some phrases may sound R&B-like due to Hirai’s pronunciation, but the melody itself is straightforward pop music, so you’ll likely find it easier to sing than you’d expect.
The absence of falsetto also makes it more approachable to sing.