[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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broad daylightKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s second digital-only single, released in February 2019.
It was written as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” starring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
Even on first listen, you can tell the song is full of tough spots to reproduce in karaoke—its wildly fluctuating vocal melodies and the extensive use of falsetto, especially in the chorus, make it quite challenging.
Master smooth transitions between different vocal techniques first, then sing it with flair and become the center of attention!
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s seventh digital-only single, released in April 2023.
It was written as the theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama series “Even If It’s Sunday Night…”.
Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, is a singer whose appeal lies in a voice that carries a touch of boyishness.
In this track as well, he delivers a superb vocal performance, freely switching between powerful chest voice and delicate falsetto, showcasing a truly shape-shifting command of his voice.
Because the song hinges on skillful, seamless transitions in vocal production, I recommend listening closely to the original, studying it, and then trying to sing it yourself to capture everyone’s attention!
Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has produced many masterpieces.
Their songs are often difficult, but among them, Nachtmusik is one of the most challenging.
The toughest aspect of this piece is, above all, the high notes.
It’s not just that there are many high notes; it features both low and high falsetto, along with repeated, drastic shifts in pitch.
In addition to falsetto technique, precise pitch control is required, placing its difficulty among the highest even within Japanese pop music.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a popular band with a musical style similar to Official HIGE DANDism, enjoying nationwide popularity.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Ikoku Kōnen (Light-Years).
It’s a well-known track across Japan, so most people have probably heard it at least once.
The challenging aspect of this song is definitely the high notes.
We’re not talking slightly high—they feature extremely high falsetto.
Unless you’re very confident in your head voice, it will be difficult to sing it well.
terminusmafumafu
Mafumafu is famous for his high-tone voice, but of course there are also songs where his masculine low register resonates.
The overall vocal range of the song is A#2–A#5, and he sings using pitches that aren’t often used either low or high.
The jumps are extreme, and you may have no idea how to produce something like A#5, but above all, make sure not to strain your throat from the low notes upward.
Be sure to consciously keep your facial muscles lifted—that’s a given! Start by using your breath very gently and softly.
You might feel short of breath, but get used to the song by using breathy whispering or consonants like the H-sounds.
Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a rock band that enjoys overwhelming support from young people.
Their defining feature, above all, is vocalist Shinya Ishihara’s high-tone voice.
Their famous song “Kiseki wo Mattetatte” is characterized by a dramatic melody themed around heartbreak.
The chorus reaches very high notes, featuring repeated use of mixed voice and falsetto.
In particular, the mixed voice parts appear at the most intense moments, so a certain degree of vocal thickness and power is required.
SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s 14th digital-only single, released in December 2023.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for the animated film SPY×FAMILY CODE: White.
Official HIGE DANDism is known (infamous?) for the high difficulty of their songs, and this track is no exception.
If you can reproduce the clear, powerful high notes and the sense of speed in karaoke, you’re sure to earn praise from everyone around you! If you’re confident in your soaring high range, definitely give it a try.
Try placing the resonance so the sound hits the upper palate in your oral cavity; you’ll likely get a tone rich in pleasing high overtones—give it a shot!