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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A selection of tough songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (191–200)
SetsunarensaRADWIMPS
While the latter half is notable for its many high notes, the real highlight is the English part in the first half.
It goes by at an incredible speed, so very few people can sing it perfectly.
The way vocalist Yojiro Noda delivers it so smoothly truly shows he’s a returnee raised abroad.
stick figureRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS songs have a distinctive quirk, and I think this one is especially hard to sing unless you really listen to it a lot.
If you only remember it vaguely, you might miss the breathing cues and mess up.
Be sure to practice it thoroughly.
RE RESCUEREOL
Reol is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her sharp musical sensibilities.
She consistently produces great songs without compromising her style, but among her works, the one I especially recommend is RE RESCUE.
The particularly challenging point in this track is the section in the chorus where falsetto and chest voice switch back and forth.
It demands precise pitch control while also requiring strength, making it unquestionably a high-difficulty song.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
Superfly’s fourth single, released in 2008, is “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet with Love”).
It’s one of her signature songs, chosen as the theme for the TBS drama Edison no Haha (Edison’s Mother).
This track showcases Superfly’s prowess, especially her powerful high notes, with a chorus that keeps climbing into a high melodic line.
Because she uses a middle voice that resonates in the nasal cavity even in the high range, she can produce a solid, powerful sound with plenty of presence.
A selection of difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (201–210)
7th TriggerUVERworld
It’s UVERworld’s 21st single, released in 2012.
The melody and overall vibe develop pretty quickly, so it’s all about practice! It’s got a great groove, and if you manage to get through the whole song, it feels really refreshing.
Give it a try for some stress relief!
Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld
UVERworld’s songs have relatively high keys, so they’re quite challenging for karaoke.
On top of that, this song isn’t just high; it also has rap sections, so a good sense of rhythm is required.
If you listen closely to the accompaniment while singing, you should be able to avoid speeding up or slowing down.
AmbivalentUru
Uru is a female singer-songwriter with an impressively soft vocal timbre.
She’s known for a variety of styles, from J-pop with a rock edge to classic mainstream J-pop.
I imagine many fans in their teens and twenties like her as well.
Among her works, the one I particularly recommend is Ambivalent.
As a vocal line, it isn’t especially difficult, but trying to recreate her slightly whispery voice makes the difficulty jump up.
If you’re aiming for a high level of polish, practice producing sustained long tones in a whispery voice that uses plenty of breath.