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!
- [Taking on a song with a wide vocal range] An S-class challenge track
- Must-see for men: Songs that look cool if you can sing them at karaoke—numbers that women can’t help but be captivated by.
- [High-pitched warning!] Songs with high notes that are hard to sing
- [For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
- Cool If You Can Sing! Popular Karaoke Songs Recommended for Women
- [For Women] Sing challenging songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight!
- [For Men] Masterpiece Enka Songs with High Difficulty
- [Challenge] A compilation of Vocaloid songs that are difficult to sing
- [For Women] Masterpiece Enka Songs with a High Degree of Difficulty
- [Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits
- Even karaoke beginners can relax! Easy-to-sing songs for men
- Feel-Good Songs: Belt Them Out at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Numbers
- Recommended karaoke songs for male vocalists with high voices
A selection of difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (101–110)
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
A digital-only track by the Japanese piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism, released on April 15, 2022.
It was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY x FAMILY.
Satoshi Fujihara, the vocalist of Official HIGE DANDism, is widely recognized for his strong vocal ability, but the biggest hurdle for most people attempting this song is how well they can sing the 16-beat-based rhythm without making it feel flat.
If you can’t manage this and the groove ends up sounding heavy and stuck, it will spoil the song’s vibe no matter how beautifully you hit the high notes.
Please pay close attention to your sense of rhythm and how you feel the beat when you sing.
the Beat of LifeKubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota is an R&B singer who has been active for many years and is known in Japan as one of the quintessential great vocalists.
From his catalog, the song I especially recommend is “the Beat of Life.” This track has an R&B sound reminiscent of the late 1990s and early 2000s, and it showcases sophisticated vocal techniques like ad-libs (often heard in R&B) multiple times.
It also demands a strong sense of groove, making it a great challenge for those who are accustomed to singing Western music.
VanillaGACKT
This was GACKT’s second single and one of his signature songs.
It’s characterized by sexually provocative lyrics and a distinctive sound that incorporates ska rhythms, and it reportedly reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold about 250,000 copies! It might be hard to imagine for those who mainly know Reiwa-era songs, but GACKT has a very wide vocal range and outstanding singing ability.
Vanilla spans from B2 to C5, so many people will likely find that when they actually try to sing it, it feels both “low and high!” Plus, the tempo is fast, and the key changes in the final chorus, raising the pitch even more, so it might be tough to nail on a first try.
Make sure to resonate solidly in your chest so you can sing it powerfully!
INAZMANOMELON NOLEMON
It’s a signature song by the unit with lyrics and composition by Tsumiki and vocals by Miki Maria, released as a single on August 13, 2021.
It features a sharp, edgy rock sound and lyrics themed around lightning-like impact, and it’s also a fan favorite at live shows.
I love the rock vibe and lyrics of “INAZMA,” and I often sing it at karaoke! Because the tempo is fast, if you’re not used to the song you might struggle with breath timing and feel like you’re getting left behind, and the many onomatopoeic lines can trip up your tongue.
It’s best to get comfortable with the tempo before trying it at karaoke! Also, since it goes quite high, singing with a bit of extra energy helps your voice carry better—highly recommended!
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
A single released by Official HIGE DANDism in February 2020.
It was written as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama ‘Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo’ (Love Lasts Forever).
Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara is already well known for his singing ability, and in this song he once again showcases exceptional vocals with a masterful blend of high tones that balance both power and softness.
To reproduce this ever-changing vocal style, you’ll need to master chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto, along with the technique to transition smoothly between them.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone confident in their singing.
A selection of challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (111–120)
The Spider’s ThreadTomei
Singer-songwriter TOMEI, who gained nationwide popularity for performing the theme song of the film “Suzume,” is, somewhat unexpectedly, an artist with a sharp-edged musical style.
She has repeatedly released sensibility-driven tracks that ignore market trends.
One such example is ‘Kumo no Ito’ (Spider’s Thread).
While the piece is rooted in Showa-era kayōkyoku, it features frequent use of falsetto.
Its overall vocal range is wide, and the rhythm is relaxed, making it a high-difficulty song where there’s little room to hide any shortcomings.
livelihoodCreepy Nuts
The song Nariwai, often hailed as Creepy Nuts’ greatest masterpiece, stands out from their usual work with lyrics that are intensely aggressive throughout.
That aggression isn’t confined to the words; the flow showcases overwhelming skill at every turn.
Rather than mere fast rap, it features uniquely distinctive flows at a staggering frequency, making it far more difficult to perform than it seems when you’re just listening.
Give it a try.