[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
If you’re confident in your singing voice and skills, you probably want to shine and steal the spotlight at karaoke with friends! Nail a tough song with ease, and you’re sure to become the center of attention.
In this feature, we’ve gathered songs that seem high in difficulty for men who take pride in their vocals and want to show off at karaoke.
Some of the individual song articles also include tips and checkpoints to keep in mind when actually singing.
Use this guide to take on challenging tracks and soak up the cheers from your friends at your next karaoke session!
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For Men: Difficult Karaoke Songs. A collection of tracks that are cool if you can sing them! (71–80)
playing humanRADWIMPS
This is RADWIMPS’s 10th digital-only single, released in July 2022.
It was written as the theme song for the drama “Ishiko and Haneo: You’d Sue Over That?” When singing this song at karaoke, the key is likely how you create contrast between the slightly mechanical delivery in the non-chorus sections and the more organic-sounding delivery in the chorus.
In fact, the A-melody and other parts are processed as if a strong pitch-correction effect was intentionally applied.
It might be fun to lean into that inorganic feel and imitate it, too.
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It’s the theme song for the feature anime “Hyaku-Emu,” and it’s a quintessentially Higedan-style challenge piece.
The rhythm is fairly steady, but there are a lot of words, making breathing difficult, and the range is very wide.
In the C melody and the chorus, many people will probably think, “Does the pitch really go up here?” Once you start singing, there are almost no breaks and the melody keeps coming one after another, so you’ll need a fair bit of determination.
First, make sure you thoroughly memorize the lyrics and melody! The A melody seems like it can be sung relatively calmly, but from the B melody on, it’ll be tough unless you plan your breath points.
Rather than singing at 100% the whole time, aim to release your voice little by little and then give it your all in the high notes—that balance works well, I think! Don’t miss any fleeting moments where you can take a breath.
Also, in parts that drop from high notes to low, the pitch tends to sag and you may end up straining your throat, so try singing with your eyebrows kept raised!
1991Yonezu Kenshi
‘1991,’ a masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu known as the theme song for the film ‘5 Centimeters per Second.’ The lyrics, which seem to mirror both the protagonist and Yonezu himself, are highly emotional and have made the song popular at karaoke.
The piece spans a fairly wide vocal range of mid1F to hiD.
While the average pitch isn’t particularly high, the large jumps in melody make the song feel quite demanding overall.
It also features mixed voice, but since it’s a chest-leaning mix, people with an average vocal range should be able to manage it with practice.
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This song gives me the impression of a ballad that really lets the listener sink into it.
To sing it with a beautiful, breathy tone like vocalist Fujiwara’s, lung capacity, diaphragmatic breathing, and bodily awareness are all important.
You might think, “There’s so much to keep in mind…,” but don’t worry! First, make sure to really listen to the backing drums when you sing.
If you match your phrasing to the drum accents, it becomes easier to keep the rhythm and to hit the high notes.
By the way, even my female students have struggled with this song, saying “It’s so high!”—but I think the key lies in how you produce the sound.
If you sing with the image of resonating in the back of your head, the overall tone becomes softer, bringing you closer to Fujiwara’s gentle voice.
There are also soaring long tones, so try finding the placement that feels comfortable for you and sing from there.
Oni BanquetTomonari Sora
The famous song “Oni no Utage” by Sora Tomonari, which frequently appears on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, features a standout challenge: the vocal runs.
Vocal runs are an advanced technique commonly used in R&B and soul music, but in this piece, they’re infused with an enka-style kobushi flavor.
As a result, while it’s not as difficult as authentic R&B-style runs, the vocal line is still extremely challenging for the average singer.
Wind GodVaundy
Vaundy’s new song “Fujin.” It’s an impressive piece with a decadent melody, and the A and B sections are arranged with a touch of neo-soul.
The trickiest part to sing is, above all, the drastic jumps in pitch.
Just when you think it’ll stay in chest voice, a suddenly very high falsetto comes in, demanding exceptional pitch control.
If you’re confident with Black music styles like R&B and neo-soul, definitely give this track a try.
POP STARHirai Ken
This is Ken Hirai’s 23rd single, released in October 2005.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Kiken na Aneki.” It’s a track where you can fully enjoy Hirai’s lively vocals over an uptempo backing.
For those trying to recreate this performance at karaoke, the key points are singing the high notes without forcing your voice and clearly enunciating the lyrics, which unfold at a slightly rapid pace.
Try singing it after first mastering smooth transitions in your vocal registers!