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[With vocal commentary] MISIA’s easy-to-sing songs

MISIA is one of Japan’s most iconic divas.

Many people still vividly remember her performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

She is generally known as a singer with remarkable vocal ability.

Because of that, her songs are often thought to be difficult, but surprisingly, there are actually many that are quite easy to sing.

This time, we’ve picked out some of MISIA’s songs that are especially easy to sing.

We also explain specific vocal techniques, so be sure to check it out!

[With Vocal Commentary] MISIA’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (1–10)

MemoryMISIA

MISIA – Memory (Official HD Music Video)
MemoryMISIA

When people think of MISIA, many probably imagine emotional, grand songs.

However, those kinds of tracks often have vocal lines that are hard to sing, making them not exactly beginner-friendly.

For those people, I recommend “Kioku” (“Memory”).

It’s a gently grand piece, but the chorus’s long notes and the overall range are kept moderate, so among MISIA’s songs, it’s relatively easier to sing.

If you want to sing with a smooth, expansive feel, be sure to check it out.

Love will never end, forever.MISIA

MISIA – Love Never Ends (Official Music Video)
Love will never end, forever.MISIA

When it comes to classic winter songs everyone knows, this track by MISIA tops the list.

Released in June 2012 as the theme song for the NHK drama “Hatsukoi” (First Love), the lyrics were written by MISIA herself.

Centered on the theme of eternal love, the words nostalgically reflect on a past romance and truly resonate.

While the song showcases MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess, it’s surprisingly approachable to sing.

Its soaring, sustained high notes and soft, resonant lows leave a strong impression, encapsulating her musical essence.

It’s a perfect choice not only for ballad lovers but also for aspiring vocalists.

It’s one of those irresistibly captivating songs that makes you want to sing along—so be sure to give it a listen.

Higher LoveMISIA

MISIA – Higher Love (Official Music Video)
Higher LoveMISIA

This is the first song Fujii Kaze has ever written for another artist, and it’s a lavish track featuring musicians from New York.

Its gospel‑style arrangement is striking and pairs perfectly with MISIA’s powerful vocals.

The lyrics depict a journey of overcoming life’s hardships and finding true love, delivering a deeply resonant message to listeners.

The song is included on the album “HELLO LOVE,” released in December 2021.

The music video also features a breathtaking performance by 30 dancers.

It’s a highly recommended track for moments when you want to move forward after difficult experiences or feel the bond with someone special.

[With vocal commentary] MISIA’s easier-to-sing songs (11–20)

I’ll be by your side.MISIA

MISIA – I’m by your side (Official Music Video)
I'll be by your side.MISIA

With a clear, translucent singing voice that resonates in the heart, MISIA’s warm song shines.

Released in November 2017 as the theme song for the film Fullmetal Alchemist, this moving piece celebrates the power of love and bonds.

Written by MISIA herself, it spans a wide vocal range while avoiding an arrangement that demands excessive technique from the singer.

Its grand melody and catchy chorus weave an ensemble beloved by many as a song that brightens everyday life.

It’s also a safe choice to try at karaoke, so why not experience MISIA’s richly expressive vocals for yourself?

To tomorrowMISIA

MISIA – To Tomorrow (Reconstruction Support Message Song)
To tomorrowMISIA

Because MISIA’s songs have strong contrasts, they require a fair amount of vocal power.

As a result, many of them inevitably end up being somewhat difficult to sing.

However, since her songs include relatively few intricate vocal techniques like ad-libs, they might actually be easier to sing for those who are used to performing R&B.

In particular, “Ashita e” doesn’t cram in too many lyrics and lends itself well to added embellishments, so I think it’s a song that’s very easy to arrange for singers who are comfortable with ad-libbing.

I like you.MISIA

MISIA – I Love You (Official Music Video)
I like you.MISIA

Here, I’d like to introduce a song that’s quite different from the image many people have of MISIA.

“Suitotto” is like a local tune that makes generous use of the dialect from Nagasaki, her home prefecture.

It’s a song about love for someone dear, but as you can tell from the feel of the title, it’s arranged with an overall pop and comical tone.

Since it has few high notes and not many long sustained tones, even those who aren’t confident singers should find this one easy to sing.

Let’s sing a songMISIA

MISIA – Let’s Sing a Song (24-Hour TV ver.) Special Movie
Let's sing a songMISIA

Most of MISIA’s songs make extensive use of long sustained notes.

As a result, you need considerable vocal power to perform them properly.

“Uta o Utaou” is one such piece with many long tones; however, because its vocal range isn’t especially wide, you can sustain notes without having to belt.

That said, if you can’t produce vibrato, the delivery will inevitably sound flat, so if you’re aiming for a certain level of quality, be sure to develop your basic vocal technique.