Recommended songs by Dai Hirai you should listen to now: the spirit of Aloha felt through refreshing tracks.
Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter known for his distinctive sound that evokes surf music and island vibes.
He’s a musician who broke through when his song “ONE LOVE ~Pacific Harmony~” was chosen as the theme for the Honolulu Festival in Hawaii.
The appeal of his music lies, of course, in its refreshing melodies and his sensual vocals!
His excellent English pronunciation has also been a hot topic and is one of the secrets behind his popularity.
In this article, we’ll carefully curate and introduce songs from his catalog that our editorial team especially recommends.
Please enjoy this playlist that lets you feel the spirit of Aloha.
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Recommended songs by Dai Hirai you should listen to now: The spirit of Aloha felt through refreshing tracks (1–10)
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
It became the ninth most-streamed song in Japan on Spotify in 2020 and has been loved on streaming platforms for a long time, surpassing 100 million total streams for the first time in the artist’s career.
I remember hearing it very often on social media and on cable radio.
The overall vocal range of the song is D#3–C5, but there are almost no high notes in chest voice; you can basically sing it within a calm range.
Since slightly higher placement often makes it easier to project properly, I think many people will find this range comfortable to sing.
It’s now a wedding staple, so if you learn it, you’ll have plenty of chances to sing it! Keep relaxation in mind and sing lightly.
What is hereHirai Dai
A heartbreaking ballad from the November 2020 “12th consecutive release project,” it marks a departure from his usual style by featuring only piano and strings, without ukulele or acoustic guitar.
The orchestral music video also became a hot topic! At 3:41, the song is surprisingly short, making it an easy entry point for first-time listeners of Dai Hirai.
“Koko ni Aru Mono” spans A#2 to B4 overall, with the low notes in the A melody being the key focus.
If you’re not used to low notes, your voice can get muffled and even hard for you to hear, making it tough to sing.
Lift your facial muscles firmly to resonate those lows! Raise your eyebrows and facial muscles as you inhale through your mouth, then, keeping that expression, slowly project your voice right in front of you.
The key is to release a compact “mass” of breath as if pushing it out!
Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai
It’s the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” a bittersweet yet warm love song that portrays Jinshi’s feelings for Maomao from his perspective.
In the version performed on THE FIRST TAKE, guitar-and-vocal is joined by piano, percussion, bass, and strings, and the emotional arrangement became a hot topic.
It’s a very relaxed song, and many anime fans might already know it.
For the vocals, the key is to project your voice in the low range of the first verse, and smoothly switch to falsetto in the chorus.
Try to lift the corners of your mouth and sing with a bright tone!
Recommended Hiroai Dai songs you should listen to now. The spirit of Aloha you can feel from refreshing tracks (11–20)
the staircase of days that continues foreverHirai Dai
It’s a dramatic love song filled with warm yet powerful messages of love and gratitude that are so characteristic of Dai Hirai! The lyric video on YouTube uses simple visuals to convey the world of the lyrics, deepening the emotional impact of the track.
With an overall vocal range of C#3 to A#4, it sits comfortably for many male singers, so plenty of people will likely find it easy to sing.
At 3 minutes and 14 seconds, the song is also on the shorter side, making it easy to memorize.
For the chorus melody where the song title is sung, if you focus on the initial accent and give it a forward attack, you’ll avoid getting hung up and fall naturally into the rhythm.
The key is to sing it fluidly!
Untitled TodayHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s warm yet powerful singing voice and message resonated with many people, generating a huge response, including surpassing 100 million total streams! The song itself is a positive track that sings about the preciousness of everyday life and hope for the future, featuring gospel-style choruses.
Since there are almost no high notes and it has a bright tone, I think it’s consistently easy to sing at karaoke.
When you sing it, aim for a slightly “going-out” voice and keep your energy a bit higher; that will bring out a brighter tone that matches the song’s vibe.
Because it has a gospel feel, make sure to lock in the rhythm with clap-like sounds in the backing!
A Good DayHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s electric guitar playing feels so good on “A Good Day.” This groovy track is one you’ll want to listen to while relaxing and gently swaying to the beat.
Whether you’re indoors or on a drive, it’s sure to make everyday life more dramatic and moody.
DreamHirai Dai
If you’re looking for a lively, upbeat song from Dai Hirai, how about “Dream”? It kicks off with the sound of the sandy beach and then bursts into an EDM track that will lift your spirits to the max.
Blending tropical island vibes with dance music, it’s a truly dreamy dance number that will leave you floating.