Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
When you hear “songs by artists with gentle voices,” whose songs come to mind?
Songs by artists with soft, gentle voices can be so soothing to listen to, can’t they?
Some of you might even be thinking you’d like to try singing those kinds of songs the next time you go to karaoke.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of tracks sung with gentle voices!
It’s a soothing song list that’s great for both listening and singing, so be sure to use it as a reference.
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Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko
A song by singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue, who was inspired to pursue music by her mother, a former band member, and who is also active as an actress.
It originally drew attention as a collaboration with the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, but was later released as a solo version on her third album, “Shiro to Iroiro.” Even with only a piano arrangement, her vocals craft a vivid world and convey a strength at the core that’s more than just gentle.
Because the accompaniment is so simple, it’s a challenging song to sing—but one you should definitely try at karaoke.
Because you are hereUru
This is the first digital-only single by singer-songwriter Uru, who, despite being an amateur, achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 140,000 subscribers by releasing numerous cover songs and original tracks on her YouTube channel.
Written specifically as the theme song for the TV drama “Theseus no Fune” (Theseus’ Ship), the track was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for paid music downloads.
Uru’s fragile yet gentle vocals blend with the piano tones to create a soothing listening experience.
It’s a beautiful ballad that, in karaoke, you’ll want to sing with attention to your breathing and edge voice.
Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism
Despite their outstanding taste and high-level compositions, the four-piece piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism has won a wide range of listeners as popular music thanks to their pop sensibilities.
This song, included on their third album “Editorial,” also drew attention because its official lyric video was released as the band’s first fully illustrated video.
The arrangement, with a neo-soul and hip-hop sense of timing that feels great, and the message woven by the distinctive, gentle vocals convey the band’s depth along with catchiness.
Though the melody and rhythm are both challenging, it’s a pop tune you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke.
Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (11–20)
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
A song by the three-piece rock band Kinoko Teikoku, formed in 2007 by classmates at Rissho University and currently on hiatus following member departures.
Featured on their third album, Time Lapse, the track opens with a striking guitar riff and evokes a nostalgic atmosphere that reflects the world suggested by its title.
The vocals are clear yet commanding, and many listeners may find themselves feeling a touch of melancholy.
With lyrical, gentle singing that evokes the coming of autumn, it’s a comfortable, karaoke-friendly number.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
This is the fifth single by female singer Yo Hitoto, who made her name known with her debut song “Morainaki,” an instant smash hit.
The song was created in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States, and is also known in karaoke as “the most-sung song of the Heisei era.” Its lyrics, which pray for everlasting peace, together with Hitoto’s gentle voice, convey an important message that should never be forgotten in any era.
It is a classic that sings of great love—one we hope even more people will choose to sing at karaoke.
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It’s a poignant ballad that portrays lingering attachment and heartbreak from a male perspective.
Even as he resolves to “accept the breakup gracefully” with a partner whose feelings have changed, the suffocating ache of being unable to forget is vividly depicted.
The acoustic guitar accompaniment keeps the mood gentle throughout, so the vocals really stand out.
When you sing, don’t overthink your delivery; focus on rhythm and tempo so the vertical alignment doesn’t slip.
Singing carefully will help bring out the atmosphere, but try not to be too uniform—sing the chorus a bit more clearly for contrast.
Only HumanK
An epic ballad that became a long-running hit, staying in the Oricon Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks as the theme song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” Centered on the themes of setback and hope, and produced by Kiyoshi Matsuo, it powerfully and poignantly conveys both the strength to live and life’s fragility, becoming one of K’s signature songs.
As a ballad, it has a relaxed tempo, and the long tones and vibrato really shine.
Since the song builds toward the end, it’s fine to gradually switch from falsetto to chest voice.
At the very end, sing out with full power and keep your voice steady.