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[Long Songs] Songs over 6 minutes long that you want to sing at karaoke

What kind of songs do you sing at karaoke?There’s a wide range of tracks, from energizing up-tempo numbers to mellow ballads that resonate with the heart, but here we’ll focus on the “length of the performance.”At karaoke, you want to sing your favorite songs comfortably while being mindful of the vibe, right?Songs that run over six minutes might be hard to pick in a large group, but they’re all wonderful—so enjoy them to the fullest when singing solo, with close friends, or among fellow fans!

[Long Songs] Long tracks over 6 minutes that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)

JupiterHirahara Ayaka

Jupiter – Ayaka Hirahara (Full)
JupiterHirahara Ayaka

Ayaka Hirahara’s debut song, which captivates fans with her overwhelming vocal prowess and never lets go.

Based on the fourth movement “Jupiter” from Gustav Holst’s The Planets, this piece drew major attention for its striking contrast between the grand ensemble and her powerful vocals.

Released in December 2003, it became a huge hit.

It’s a timeless masterpiece with a beautiful, moving melody you’ll want to lose yourself in.

A complete reproduction may be quite difficult—but that’s exactly what makes it so rewarding!

ZeroBUMP OF CHICKEN

A song by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, known for hits like “Tentai Kansoku” and “Acacia.” It was released in 2011 as their 21st single.

The track was written as the theme song for the game Final Fantasy Type-0.

Its sound arrangement, with remarkable depth and richness, is overwhelming.

It feels as if it captures the world of Final Fantasy Type-0 exactly as it is.

If you sing it at karaoke, you’ll want to take your time and put your heart into it.

The sky we were looking at from the same windowKobukuro

Especially for working adults, this is a track that can make you feel sentimental as you listen.

It’s a piece by the musical duo Kobukuro, included on their fifth album, Nameless World, released in 2005.

The intimate, direct vocal delivery perfectly matches the acoustic arrangement.

The lyrics, which feel like they’re pouring straight from the heart, really hit home.

If you perform it at karaoke, you’ll want to sing it with the same passionate intensity as the song itself!

BAD COMMUNICATIONB’z

“BAD COMMUNICATION” is a track included on a mini-album released in 1989.

It’s a number with a really cool dance beat.

Various versions have been released, including lyrics entirely in English and an acoustic version.

In live performances, it’s often played in a hard rock style.

apoptosisOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Apoptosis [Official Video]
apoptosisOfisharu Higedan Dism

This song likens the transience of life and its end to programmed cell death, and it was released in August 2021 as the lead track from the major second album, Editorial.

Featuring a dynamic arrangement that shifts from electronic sounds to a composition incorporating live instruments, the lyrics delicately capture Satoshi Fujiwara’s feelings as he approached the age of 30.

If you sing this track at karaoke, its floating melodies and profound theme will offer a special moment to reflect on your inner self.

[Long Songs] 6-minute-plus long songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (41–50)

Whale SongMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Whale Song
Whale SongMrs. GREEN APPLE

A grand ballad that evokes the song of a lonely whale.

Included on the second album “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE,” it was released in January 2017.

It poignantly portrays the sense of isolation, as if cast into the vast ocean, and the struggle to find one’s place.

The melody line, which makes full use of high registers and a wide vocal range, is breathtaking.

Why not let your voice resonate to the fullest when singing solo or with a small group of close friends at karaoke?

FOREVER & EVERLUNA SEA

LUNA SEA – Forever & Ever – The Final Act – English Subs
FOREVER & EVERLUNA SEA

A five-member rock band, LUNA SEA, who elevated the musical style known as Visual Kei into something more popular and went on to greatly influence bands that followed.

This track, included on their fifth album “STYLE,” overwhelms with its arrangement that conveys a weighty worldview and its ethereal sound.

Despite exceeding ten minutes in length, its dramatic progression offers a wealth of appeal—so much so that it may still feel insufficient for fully savoring the essence of LUNA SEA’s music.

It’s a hidden gem you should try at least once.