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 (41–50)
canaryYonezu Kenshi
A track included on Kenshi Yonezu’s fourth major-label album (fifth overall), STRAY SHEEP, released in August 2020.
Yonezu’s singing voice isn’t a rugged, low register like the so-called Showa-era kayōkyoku crooners; it contains plenty of higher overtones, and his vocal range is very wide.
He skillfully switches between resonant high notes and gentle falsetto, so he doesn’t really come across as a “low-voice singer.” Even so, the rich, deep lows he delivers in the non-chorus sections of this song are extremely appealing, and they make the high-register singing in the chorus stand out even more.
It’s a track that really lets you feel the height of Yonezu’s vocal ability and expressive power.
FOR YOUR LOVEMatsuzaki Shigeru
Shigeru Matsuzaki is the only Japanese artist to have won the authentic vocal competition “Mallorca Music Festival,” a title so hard to achieve that even top artists around the world struggle to win.
He’s not widely known in Japan, but his accomplishments are truly extraordinary.
A song of his I highly recommend is “FOR YOUR LOVE.” It’s crafted in a ’90s R&B ballad style, and you can enjoy some rare vocal ad-libs from Matsuzaki.
Of course, his deep low notes are also incredibly appealing, so be sure to check it out.
wandererOkuda Tamio
This was Tamio Okuda’s eighth single, released in February 1998.
It was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Days.” Okuda is a singer known for his cool low register, but he doesn’t use his low voice much in this track.
If anything, it feels like he’s trying to express the song using a forcefully projected high register.
I suspect high tones aren’t exactly his strongest suit, but he clearly understands the appeal of his own voice.
It seems like an ideal reference for how a singer who primarily relies on low notes can approach performing a song in a higher key.
Galaxy Express 999sasaki isao
The opening theme of the TV series for the anime Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work, aired starting in September 1978.
The theme song’s vocalist, Isao Sasaki—who was hailed at his debut as the “Japanese Elvis”—is a highly skilled singer whose rich low register can be fully appreciated in this piece as well as in themes like Space Battleship Yamato.
His low-register technique is exceptionally solid, making this track a textbook example of bass-range singing.
umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI
This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s 13th major-label single, released in June 2020.
Throughout the song, the vocal melody is centered in the low to mid range, and along with its gentle arrangement, it creates a very moody atmosphere.
The vocals carry a somewhat androgynous impression—not the kind of voice typically associated with the phrase “deep voice”—but the calm, mellow quality that runs through the entire track resonates very pleasantly, making it highly appealing.
The contrast between the androgynous timbre and the low-centered melody seems to craft a unique sonic world.
It might be a song that works equally well whether sung by a man or a woman, such as at karaoke.
Mary Janetsunoda☆hiro
Hiro Tsunoda is one of Japan’s leading soul singers.
His appeal, above all, lies in his incredibly deep voice—so deep you’d hardly believe he’s Japanese.
It has astounding richness, and if you only listen to the voice, it can sound like a foreign singer.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is “Mary Jane.” It’s a classic, no explanation needed.
With its mix of sweetness and poignancy, this track brings out the full potential of his low register.
Be sure to give it a listen.
It’s love, right?wacci
I’ve been posting songs with the theme of “men with low voices,” and many of my students are “men with low voices” too! One of them has been practicing wacci’s “Koidaro.” In this song, the chorus jumps up in range to F#4, but the lowest note is a pretty low B2, which actually appears multiple times throughout.
How about first making sure you can firmly produce those easier low notes, and then try tackling the high notes with some momentum? Of course, it’s totally fine to start with falsetto instead of chest voice! If you keep singing, there will definitely be a point where it clicks, so I think it’s worth giving it a go even if it feels “a bit high.” Just don’t push yourself!
