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)
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.
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.
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.
Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (11–20)
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.
remainingYoshizawa Kayoko
Singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa has an exceptionally soft and gentle singing voice.
Her signature song “Nokotteru” showcases that voice to the fullest.
The lyrics depict the hazy, conflicted feelings of a woman coming home at dawn; it’s heartbreaking to listen to, yet full of moments many can relate to—a true classic.
Since it’s a slow-tempo ballad, the key when singing it at karaoke is to keep your voice soft like hers and avoid forcing it.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is the 11th single by Kobukuro, the music duo behind numerous well-known hits whose songs featuring beautiful harmonies have also gained popularity overseas.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Ruri no Shima,” it’s a standout number whose lyrics and atmosphere were crafted with the drama’s story in mind, even including a visit to Hateruma Island, where the series is set, during the production process.
The characteristically catchy Kobukuro melody carried by acoustic guitar and their gentle vocals truly resonate.
It’s one of their signature songs that almost everyone has heard, and in karaoke we hope you’ll also try their trademark harmonies.
FlowerNaka Kousuke
This is the third single by singer Kousuke Atari, who began learning Shimauta on his own and whose voice has been praised by overseas fans as being “like an instrument.” Its catchy melody and positive, profound lyrics suit his distinctive vocals, making it one of the most beloved songs in his catalog.
The characteristic melody, which uses the unique phrasing of Amami Ōshima, creates a distinctly Japanese charm different from mainstream pop music.
It’s a song that conveys the spirit of Wa (Japanese harmony), and in karaoke, we hope you’ll sing it while imagining his gentle tone and phrasing.