Songs by male artists known for their captivating deep voices. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
These days, male vocalists with high tones are especially popular, and it feels like we hear fewer songs sung with deep, rugged low voices.
Still, that resonant low register that echoes to the core is something many men aspire to, and I suspect plenty of women also find themselves saying, “I get chills from a smoky, masculine singing voice!”
When a male artist known for his striking low notes sings from a woman’s perspective, it can actually highlight feminine allure and sound even more captivating.
This time, we’ve gathered classic tracks by male artists whose irresistibly rich low vocals steal the show.
Go ahead and lose yourself in these stylish, moody low voices.
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Songs by male artists known for their captivating low voices. Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (21–30).
Island SongTHE BOOM
The Japanese rock band THE BOOM first released this hit song in January 1992.
Since then, numerous alternate versions have been produced.
The piece actively incorporates the traditional Okinawan scale (Ryukyuan scale) and the sanshin, a traditional instrument from Okinawa, the prefecture THE BOOM hails from, bathing the entire song in a “Ryukyuan mode.” At first listen, it may not seem like vocalist Miyazawa has formal experience singing folk music, but elements such as the slightly growling low register and the phrasing in the high notes clearly reflect strong influences from Okinawan folk (shima-uta).
It would be interesting to hear how practitioners of authentic folk music perceive it, but taken purely as a pop song, that “growling” low end packs quite a punch!
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB
Kome Kome Club’s 13th single, released in May 1992.
Speaking of Tatsuya Ishii from Kome Kome Club, he’s widely recognized as a highly skilled singer who brings a deep, rich low register—somewhat reminiscent of a Showa-era kayōkyoku crooner—into a thoroughly modern J-pop context.
That appeal is on full display in this song as well, where he lets you savor his truly “enchanting low tones.” While high-tenor singers often get the spotlight, there are surely many who admire a low voice like his.
Ruby RingTerao Akira
Atsushi Terao’s sixth single, released in February 1981.
Although Terao had originally been active as an actor, the massive success of this song greatly boosted his recognition as a singer.
He composed the song himself, and I remember him saying on some TV program at the time that he wrote it with Alice (who were huge then) in mind.
It definitely has a strong flavor of the so-called “New Music” genre that was booming from the late ’70s to the early ’80s.
The voice you hear from Terao on this track is the very definition of a ‘rich, rugged’ tone—an ideal example of a male vocal with compelling low-end appeal.
That said, I personally feel that this voice owes more to Terao’s natural vocal charisma than to sheer technique or training, so singing it in a similar style at karaoke might actually be quite challenging.
If you’re confident in your lower register, though, by all means give it a try!
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This is Kazuyoshi Saito’s fourth single, released in June 1994.
Starting in April 1994, it was used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s children’s program “Ponkickies,” and it became a hit.
Although Kazuyoshi Saito is not a singer known for highly technical vocal techniques, his simple, somewhat plain singing voice is incredibly captivating to listeners.
Please enjoy his vocals that make effective use of his masculine low register.
I also think the slightly strained-sounding high notes nicely enhance the sense of a song that truly conveys emotion!
tide of bloodYoshii Kazuya
A song newly recorded for inclusion on Kazuya Yoshii’s first best-of album, “18.” The theme of this piece is “songs by male artists with captivating low registers—classic Japanese hits and recommended favorites,” but what will surprise you when you hear this track is Yoshii’s remarkable vocal range.
In the intro and the A section, you can fully savor his highly persuasive, deeply resonant low tones, yet the soaring high notes once the chorus hits are also worthy of special mention.
The way his vocals turn the song dramatically from the B section—where the low pitch continues—into the high-pitched chorus is nothing short of masterful.
KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
The ninth solo single by Kyosuke Himuro, released in December 1992.
Speaking of Himuro, even back in his BOØWY days he often sang in the lower register, and listening again now, it’s clear that his natural vocal timbre is relatively low.
He’s the type of singer who really projects his chest voice.
You could call him a naturally gifted low-register vocalist.
By making extensive use of mixed voice and falsetto, the somewhat soft-sounding mid-to-high range contrasts nicely with his rich low tones, creating a unique allure in the music.
Ooochie KoochieOoochie Koochie
Ooochie Koochie is a unit formed by Koji Kikkawa and Tamio Okuda.
Their teaming up—two rock musicians who defined an era—drew major attention when they first formed.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for men with low voices is GOLD.
It’s not that the song has a particularly narrow range, but because the low register vocals are mixed to be quite loud, it’s a perfect track for bringing out the appeal of a deep voice.
