Queen of Local Songs: Kaori Mizumori's Easy-to-Sing Tracks
Among female enka singers, Kaori Mizumori stands out as an especially catchy presence, loved by many fans.
When people think of enka, it often requires a very high level of vocal ability—but Kaori Mizumori is different.
Many of the enka songs she performs are catchy numbers that even those without strong singing skills can hum along to and sing together.
This time, we’ve selected some of Kaori Mizumori’s songs that are especially easy to sing.
Be sure to read to the end and find the tracks that suit you!
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[Queen of Local Songs] Kaori Mizumori's Easy-to-Sing Tracks (11–20)
Teshio RiverMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori’s song “Teshio River” is themed around the Teshio River in Hokkaido.
Among her works, this piece is marked by a particularly serious melody and, unusually for her, features a powerful vocal delivery.
That said, the power doesn’t come from raspy, shout-like vocals; rather, it uses a hiccup-like technique that flips the voice, so it isn’t all that difficult.
The kobushi (ornamental pitch turns) also stay within rises and falls of about two to three notes, making it a song that’s easy to sing from every standpoint.
Lovers’ CapeMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori’s classic “Koibito Misaki” (“Lovers’ Cape”).
This piece spotlights Shizuoka Prefecture and beautifully portrays a couple in love against the backdrop of Mt.
Fuji.
Its biggest charm is, above all, the singable vocal line.
Enka often features complex rises and falls in pitch along with demanding kobushi (melismatic ornamentation), but this song keeps both to a minimum.
Leaning more toward kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballad) than pure enka, it’s very easy to sing for those who struggle with kobushi.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Tateyama Mountain RangeMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori’s classic “Tateyama Mountain Range.” Characterized by its bright atmosphere, this piece is set against the Tateyama Range in the northern Hida Mountains.
It’s an orthodox enka song with a slow tempo and a restrained use of kobushi (melodic ornaments).
The few kobushi that do appear don’t span more than three notes, making it very easy to sing even for those who struggle with enka.
While the vocal range is somewhat wide, with proper key adjustment anyone can sing it—so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Naruko GorgeMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori’s classic “Naruko Gorge” leaves a striking, weathered impression.
Set against the famed Miyagi Prefecture landmark Naruko Gorge, the song exudes melancholy and is woven throughout with a mature, heartrending melody.
Despite that, it’s very easy to sing: there are few kobushi (ornamental turns), and the ones that do appear are relatively simple.
There are also few powerful, forceful sections, so even singers without much volume can perform it comfortably.
However, there is a brief moment in the chorus that jumps quite high, so it’s important to identify the key that suits you.
If you can’t reach it in chest voice, one strategy is to intentionally raise the key so you can hit it in falsetto.
Omi IslandMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori’s classic “Oumijima” is memorable for its lyrics that express, with heartbreaking intensity, the emotions of a woman after a broken romance.
Set on Omi Island in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the piece is crafted with an exceptionally poignant melody.
Although the dynamics are dramatic, it contains no kobushi that would require complex pitch bends, resulting in a vocal line that’s easy to sing throughout.
If you’re reasonably accustomed to singing enka, you should be able to handle the vocal line without trouble—so consider adding it to your repertoire.