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 deep voices. Classic J‑Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (51–60)
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Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is also quite a masterpiece, so it’s a song I’d love for you to sing whether solo or as a duo.
Since Kobukuro are a duo, the vocal range is fairly wide at A#2–A#4, and Kuroda’s part is quite low, so if you’re singing with two people, taking Kuroda’s part might be a good idea! By the way, when I sang this song I had a male partner; I left all the main melody to him and stuck to the harmony! The harmonies in this song are beautiful, so if you have a partner, definitely try tackling the harmonies too! Overall, try singing it with a calm vibe so it doesn’t become too forceful.
selfish; self-centered; willfulUeda Masaki
When it comes to Masaki Ueda, many people probably think of “Kanashii Iro Yane.” Of course, that song is wonderful, but this track, “Wagamama,” is also essential for appreciating his low-register voice.
It’s a ballad-leaning song crafted with a sweet yet heartrending melody.
Although the lyrics are from a woman’s perspective, Ueda’s deep voice somehow matches them perfectly.
It’s a male voice that still feels feminine.
This intriguing experience makes the song undoubtedly a classic in Japan’s soul music scene.
You To YouASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (hereafter referred to as Ajikan), released digitally on March 9, 2022.
Masafumi Gotoh, Ajikan’s vocalist, shows off his clear, soaring high notes in this track as well, but he’s also a very compelling singer in how he uses and delivers his lower range.
In this song, particularly in the A-melody sections, he presents a firmly grounded, resonant low voice.
If you pay attention to how he phrases the ends of lines, I think you’ll get a better sense of the appeal of his lower register.
The contrast with the expansive high tones heard in the chorus is also one of the track’s highlights.
Frustrating LoveT-BOLAN
This was T-BOLAN’s fifth single, released in September 1992.
T-BOLAN’s Moritomo isn’t just a singer who relies on low notes; rather, as a contrast to his soaring high notes, he has a low register that’s very usable within the song, which is part of his appeal.
Leaving aside the range itself, the track makes very effective use of his distinctly “masculine” tone—rich in low-frequency overtones—which is extremely attractive.
Another charm of this song is the luxurious backing chorus lineup featuring Yuichi Ikuzawa and Maki Ohguro.
Songs by male artists with captivating deep voices. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (61–70)
Wine Red Heartanzenchitai
It was Safe Zone’s (Anzen Chitai’s) fourth single, released in November 1983.
It was used as the CM song for Suntory’s “Akadama Punch” and as the ending theme for the Fuji TV National Thursday Theater drama “Machigai Darake no Otto Erabi” (Choosing the Wrong Husband).
Koji Tamaki, the vocalist of Anzen Chitai, may not be widely perceived by the general public as a “low-voice singer,” but this song, “Wine Red no Kokoro” (Wine Red Heart), is one you should definitely hear if you hold that impression.
Especially in the low-register sections of the A melody, you can hear his voice carry a deep, highly persuasive quality.
It’s also an ideal reference track for singing gently in a low range, so please make good use of it.
Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKEN
This was BUMP OF CHICKEN’s fifth single, released in March 2003.
In this article, I’m introducing Motoo Fujiwara, the band’s vocalist, as a “male singer whose charm lies in his low tones,” but it’s not that his natural speaking voice is particularly low—rather, he’s a singer with a very wide range from the low to the high register.
Although his timbre tends to have lots of higher overtones, he still delivers melodies with very low notes—especially in the A section of this song—beautifully.
Achieving such depth in the low register with this kind of tone quality is quite remarkable.
In a sense, it’s a track that gives you a strangely captivating listening experience.
LOVE (I Want to Hold You)sawada kenji
This was Kenji Sawada’s 25th single, released in September 1978.
For those around their 50s as of 2021, you probably remember how massively popular this song was when it came out.
It’s a slow-tempo, minor-key, wistful ballad, and from the very first verse Julie showcases a deeply resonant low register that seems to seep into you.
In a way, it’s a wonderful model for singing in a lower range.
The melody and arrangement are produced to draw out the full appeal of his voice, and even now, it’s easy to understand why it was such a huge hit at the time.