Challenge yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can sing them well

FMakishimamu Za Horumon

Maximum the Hormone F × DRAGON BALL Z

In the first place, unless you can do death growls, any Maximum the Hormone song might be difficult, but if I had to name one, it would be “F.” Some people might give up right from the intro.

Incidentally, it’s said that this song was created with the Dragon Ball character Frieza in mind.

Mega Lover of LoveMakishimamu Za Horumon

Maximum the Hormone – Koi no Megalover

The tricky part about Maximum the Hormone’s songs starts with the lyrics.

It’s tough to learn their unique phrasing that can sound like both Japanese and English.

Instead of relying on the lyric sheet, it might be better to just say what you hear.

Daisuke-han’s death growls are tough too!

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9th (Music Video Short ver.)

It’s a song that’s often sung at graduation ceremonies and the like.

The A and B verses are quite low, so it might be difficult to sing, especially for women.

On the other hand, once the chorus starts, it suddenly goes high, which makes it hard for men who aren’t good with high notes to sing—an interesting bit of structure.

powder snowRemioromen

Remioromen – Powder Snow

This is Remioromen’s seventh single, released in November 2005.

It was also used as an insert song in the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears.” To date, it has become a major hit with total sales of 850,000 copies.

Since the song requires fairly high tones—starting with the chorus title lyrics—many people may find it difficult to sing at karaoke in the original key.

However, in this song, if the highest notes end up in falsetto, it can significantly weaken the song’s power.

So if you do sing it, you should set the key to match your highest chest-voice note.

When aiming for high notes, if you squeeze your throat, you won’t be able to express the original’s “openness” or “resonance.” Try to support your upper body firmly with your abdominal muscles and produce sound with as little throat constriction as possible.

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sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo

Yo Hitoto / Borrowed Tears

This was Yo Hitoto’s debut single, released in October 2002.

Although she has a Taiwanese father, her singing voice is highly technical, blending a clear, straight high register reminiscent of Japanese folk singers with skillful falsetto and middle voice.

Along with her vocal style, it’s one of those songs that’s extremely difficult to sing in karaoke in a way that approaches the original.

The melody develops in a very distinctive way, so it’s best to learn the song’s character well—less “Oriental” and more distinctly Japanese in flavor—before you sing it.

For the high notes, try to keep your voice as soft as possible so it doesn’t become too sharp or harsh.

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Happy EndingKamishiraishi Mone

“Happy End” Aoi version — Collaborative MV with the film “L♡DK: Under One Roof, Two ‘I Like You’s.”

This song is characterized by its cuteness.

Since the accompaniment doesn’t carry the vocal melody, you’ll have to establish it yourself.

The chorus isn’t particularly difficult, but the other melodies are challenging.

Rather than aiming for a cute, high-pitched tone, you need to sing cutely with a slightly lower voice, so perform with the intention of showcasing your own charm.

It’s important to sing it confidently without getting shy.

night after nightKurahashi Yoeko

Yoko Kurahashi - Yonayona Yona Full.

It starts off fairly high, but in the chorus it goes even higher, making it difficult to stay on pitch.

It’s characterized by somewhat dark lyrics and a strangely catchy melody that sticks in your head, making it highly addictive.

It also drew attention for the high quality of an unofficial fan-made music video.