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[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Mr.Children songs

When you hear “a famous rock band in Japan,” which band comes to mind?

If you’ve landed on this article, chances are you’re thinking of Mr.Children!

They began performing under that name in 1989, broke out massively in the ’90s, and have since become a household name.

It’s not uncommon to catch a melody on TV or in the street and think, “That’s that Mr.

Children song!”

In this article, we’ll focus on their songs that are easy to sing.

If you’re unsure what to pick at karaoke, be sure to use this as a reference!

[Karaoke] A List of Easy-to-Sing Mr.Children Songs (11–20)

the scent of flowersMr.Children

Mr.Children “Scent of Flowers” MUSIC VIDEO
the scent of flowersMr.Children

“The Scent of Flowers,” notable for its gentle piano accompaniment.

This song was chosen as the theme for the film “Watashi wa Kai ni Naritai” (I Want to Be a Shellfish), starring Masahiro Nakai, released in November 2008.

The theme of the song is “the preciousness of life, and how a life continues to live on in someone’s heart even after death.” Among Mr.

Children’s songs, this one has an especially relaxed tempo.

A slower tempo allows you to sing each phrase carefully.

Also, if you articulate the lyrics clearly as you sing, your vocal production becomes clearer and it will feel easier to sing.

Give it a try!

youthful daysMr.Children

Mr.Children 「youthful days」 MUSIC VIDEO
youthful daysMr.Children

Released in November 2001, it topped the Oricon chart and became a hit with total sales of 690,000 copies—a signature single that represents early-2000s Mr.

Children.

Since it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Antique: Western Confectionery,” many listeners may be reminded of the show when they hear it.

This track is quintessential Mr.

Children: an accessible chord progression, a simple guitar sound, and an ensemble featuring tasteful strings that’s easy on the ears, all built around a high-quality melody that speaks straight to the heart.

It’s definitely one you’ll want to try at karaoke.

The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, and if you ride the overall flow, you should be able to slip right into the song’s world with ease!

himawariMr.Children

Mr.Children「himawari」from TOUR 2017 Thanksgiving 25
himawariMr.Children

Himawari, which was chosen as the theme song for the film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas starring Minami Hamabe, was released in July 2017 as their 37th single.

You’ll likely find it quite easy to sing thanks to its tempo, which feels like a gentle walking pace.

The chorus features a melody that uses triplets, and once you get used to it, you can sing along smoothly with the rhythm.

The melody rarely jumps suddenly to high notes; instead, it gradually rises from the lower range, which also makes it easier to sing.

coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children

A splash of “color” that brightens up everyday life.

This song was used as the image song for Olympus’s TV commercial “E-410,” which featured actress Aoi Miyazaki.

It’s included on the 2007 album “HOME.” The highest note used in this song is A4, and the lowest is B1, which some people may find a bit uncomfortably low.

The melody is so simple you can remember it after just one listen.

In terms of tempo, rhythm, and lyric density, it’s all quite standard.

If the vocal range suits you, it should feel very easy to sing!

Beast RoadMr.Children

Mr.Children “Kemonodo Road” MUSIC VIDEO
Beast RoadMr.Children

Since their major debut in 1992, Mr.Children have consistently released songs every year and produced a string of hits.

Among their catalog, Kemonomichi is a track that many fans praise as “the greatest masterpiece of all.” While the song stands out for its serious and grandiose melody, the vocal line is on the easier side.

It’s not that the vocal range is particularly narrow, but there is always sufficient breathing room before long notes and high notes, so you’ll have less to worry about running out of breath or your voice cracking.

Toward the lightMr.Children

Mr.Children "Towards Where the Light Shines" MUSIC VIDEO
Toward the lightMr.Children

A single released in January 1999 that feels quintessentially late-’90s, featuring various experimental elements like groovy guitar riffs and programmed beats.

It could be called a hidden gem that showcases their rock side, letting you enjoy a different facet of Mr.

Children from their massively popular ballads.

In terms of vocal range, Hikari no Sasu Hou e doesn’t venture into particularly high notes, so it should be approachable for those who struggle with the upper register.

However, when you actually sing the melody—born from a slightly unusual chord progression—you may find the pitch a bit tricky to lock in.

Since it has a flavor distinct from typical J-pop, with arguably more Western influences, it’s best to listen closely and familiarize yourself with it before tackling it at karaoke.

[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Mr.Children songs (21–30)

CANDYMr.Children

Mr.Children 「CANDY」DOME TOUR 2009 〜SUPERMARKET FANTASY〜 IN TOKYO DOME
CANDYMr.Children

Mr.Children’s classic song “CANDY,” included on the acclaimed 2005 album “I♡U.” This piece is characterized by a fairly wide vocal range of mid1 C# to hi B, with the highest chest note at hi A.

Although that note doesn’t appear often, it comes up once in each pre-modulation chorus, so before singing, be sure to focus on diaphragmatic breathing and conscious breath control.

If you’re confident in your upper range, it might be interesting to challenge yourself by singing the post-modulation hi B not in falsetto but with a mixed voice.