Pick out the challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke!
Have you ever thought, “I’d look so cool if I could get through this song at karaoke,” only to crash and burn halfway through?Songs that are hard to sing hide plenty of tough spots—wide vocal ranges, complex rhythms, and blisteringly fast phrases that barely leave room to breathe.But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you nail them is second to none.In this article, we introduce a wide variety of challenging songs that are worth taking on at karaoke.If you want to test your limits or are looking for a spark to help you level up your singing, let this guide you to your next song choice!
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Pick up challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (91–100)
IKAROSKing Gnu
King Gnu’s track “IKAROS,” which sparked a boom from 2022 to 2023 with its indie-style, melody-driven sound, is a piece marked by a very relaxed tempo and striking, expansive falsetto and mixed voice.
However, the truly challenging aspect of this song actually lies in the low notes.
While the highest note is hi C#—not outrageously high—low-note phrases suddenly appear partway through the song.
The lowest note at that point is low C#, which is very difficult even for the average male singer, so it’s unquestionably an S-tier level of difficulty.
Sunny dropNovelbright
A number known as a challenge piece for its wide range and continuous high notes.
The high leaps in the final chorus are especially an S‑tier difficulty point.
The overall vocal range spans roughly C#3 to F#5, which is quite wide, and you should pay particular attention to the switch into the high tones in the chorus.
Of course, if you just belt recklessly, you’ll wreck your throat, so be mindful of resonance placement and aim to let the highs come out comfortably.
In any range, keep the image of ringing the space behind your head, and as the pitch rises, increase your explosiveness.
Before singing, don’t forget to warm up with lip rolls, humming, and similar exercises!
A selection of difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (101–110)
Forbidden taleBAND-MAID
BAND-MAID is a girls’ rock band with widespread recognition not only in Japan but around the world.
Despite their catchy look, they’re known for an authentic hard rock style, and their powerful vocal performances are highly regarded within the industry.
Among BAND-MAID’s songs, a particularly strong recommendation is Forbidden tale.
In addition to the intense vocals characteristic of hard rock, it also features advanced techniques used in black music, such as vocal runs and ad-libs.
Give it a try.
I meet peopleMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, included on their first mini-album “Progressive,” released in February 2015.
By the way, the title is apparently pronounced “Gahōjin.” As for Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, first and foremost, vocalist Mr.
Omori’s singing voice contains a great deal of high-order overtones, and that alone may make many people feel there’s a high hurdle to singing this song at karaoke.
On top of that, Omori also has a very wide range of vocal expression, so to reproduce this track as in the original, you’ll need to switch between various vocal techniques and have the ability to understand the song well and express it solidly.
If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try!
INDRAHirasawa Susumu
A one-of-a-kind artist with a highly original worldview, Susumu Hirasawa, and one of his songs.
The beginning of this track is so low that even men might find it hard to sing.
In contrast, once the chorus hits it switches to falsetto, and just keeping up with that shift is a challenge.
Killer Intent vs. Killer IntentMakishimamu Za Horumon
Maximum the Hormone, a defining presence in Japanese metal.
Known for their hard-hitting sound that blends nu metal and hardcore punk, many listeners find their songs challenging to sing.
Among their catalog, the one I especially recommend is ‘Intent to Kill vs Intent to Kill.’ In this work, which features a collaboration with Toma Ikuta, his parts are relatively simple, but the rest demand high-level vocal techniques that rely heavily on death growls and screams.
POP SONGYonezu Kenshi
A digital-download-only single by Kenshi Yonezu, released on February 7, 2022.
Because the song is sung relatively fast over a slightly bouncy beat, just that alone makes it a pick better suited for advanced karaoke singers.
First, cherish the song’s side-to-side groove and make sure your singing never turns flat.
Being keenly aware of where the snare drum accents fall will be the key to reproducing this rhythm and beat.
Also, recreating Yonezu’s slightly nonchalant singing style and vocalization is crucial to making the song sound good in karaoke.
Even in the high sections, be mindful to relax your throat so your high notes don’t get rough.