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)
Workin’ HardFuji Kaze
This is Fujii Kaze’s 13th digital-only single, released in August 2023.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for the Basketball World Cup.
Most of the first half is sung in a restrained, low register, but toward the end it shifts dramatically to a brilliant, high-toned vocal style—the contrast is one of the song’s highlights.
It’s a track that really showcases Fujii Kaze’s expressive vocal ability.
And of course, the low voice that’s the focus of this piece can be fully enjoyed in the first half!
Songs by male artists known for their captivating deep voices. Classic J‑Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (51–60)
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.
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.
Goodbye, KobeTakahashi Eiichi
Hailing from Shiga Prefecture and still something of a “hidden gem,” powerhouse kayō singer Eiichi Takahashi released his third single in July 2018.
When a male vocalist with a rich, masculine low register sings lyrics from a woman’s perspective, it can heighten the sense of allure and lead to great results—and this song is a prime example.
His voice may be on the “sweet” side, but Takahashi’s resonant lows vividly convey the woman’s emotions in the lyrics, while the high notes in the chorus further underline the poignancy.
There aren’t many singers of this type nowadays, so be sure to check him out now.
Of course, it’s also a great karaoke pick for men who excel in the lower register!
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.
Speechless… Summer (Speechless… Summer JAYWALK ORIGINAL EDITION 1 Al Version)THE JAYWALK
This is THE JAYWALK’s (then J-WALK) 18th single, released in July 1991.
With sales approaching a million, it’s one of JAYWALK’s signature songs.
It’s a comfortable mid-tempo pop song; the vocals aren’t particularly high, and the melody and singing make effective use of the mid-to-high range.
That may reflect the early ’90s trend of crafting songs with a strong awareness of the karaoke market, where many people would sing them.
That said, the deft use of a soft mixed voice (middle voice) showcases the ease and confidence of a veteran act—by the time this song came out, they were celebrating their 10th anniversary since debut.
ChampionArisu
Alice’s 14th single, released in December 1978.
Although Alice originally started as a folk group, from around this release their sound took on a stronger rock flavor, making this song something of a precursor to the “New Music” genre that emerged in the early 1980s.
The band’s twin vocalists, Tanimura and Horiuchi, both possess exceptionally appealing low voices, and they leverage that strength to the fullest here, vividly conveying the pathos of the aging boxer depicted in the lyrics.
In terms of vocal range, it’s relatively easy for most people to sing, making it a great karaoke pick for low-voiced male singers.