Even if high notes are tough, it’s okay! Oda Kazumasa’s easy-to-sing songs
Kazumasa Oda is a great artist who has been loved for many years for his unparalleled, distinctive voice and unique musicality.
Counting from his days with Off Course, he has produced an astounding number of hit songs, but this time we’ve picked out those that are especially easy to sing.
Although many of his songs feature high vocal parts, we’ve focused on tracks that can be sung even by those who struggle with high notes.
We also touch on specific vocal techniques, so be sure to read through to the end.
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[Even If High Notes Are Hard, It's Okay!] Oda Kazumasa’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (1–10)
A Christmas SongMonkey Majik+Oda Kazumasa
A warm Christmas song themed around “family bonds,” portrayed through a collaboration between Kazumasa Oda and MONKEY MAJIK.
Its gentle, softly falling-snow atmosphere and tender, steady rhythm leave a strong impression, and the song’s tempo should be easy to grasp.
Since MONKEY MAJIK handled both the lyrics and composition, the vocal melody centers around their style, and even Kazumasa Oda’s parts emphasize warmth more than high notes.
Keep the theme of “family bonds” firmly in mind, and sing as if speaking gently to your listeners.
Goodbye to kindnessofukōsu
It’s a refreshing song that portrays a farewell with someone important while also conveying a sense of hope for the road ahead.
In addition to being included on the best-of album “SELECTION 1973-78,” a version with some lyrics altered was paired as a coupling track with Kazumasa Oda’s solo single “Kimi to no Omoide.” The band’s sound has a gentle atmosphere that leaves a strong impression and evokes an image of quietly facing one’s own heart.
The vocals, with clear dynamics, may seem challenging, but since the melodic range isn’t too wide, it should be relatively easy to sing if you relax and feel the calm rhythm.
I Love Youofukōsu
This song portrays the yearning for time to pass and the expression of love for someone special.
Released as a single in 1981, it was later included on the best-of album “SELECTION 1978-81,” and a newly recorded version was featured on the 1982 album “I LOVE YOU.” The airy, gentle sound centered around the piano, layered with Kazumasa Oda’s vocals, is truly moving.
While the piercing high notes are striking, pushing too hard can diminish the beauty, so it’s recommended to change the key to one that’s comfortable for you.
Since the melody’s range is relatively gentle, choosing the key to suit the high notes should help you sing in a relaxed manner.
[Even If High Notes Are Tough, It's Okay!] Oda Kazumasa’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (11–20)
Goodbyeofukōsu
This is Off Course’s 17th single, with Kazumasa Oda on vocals, released in December 1979.
It’s truly a quintessential masterpiece of Shōwa-era New Music.
Oda’s crystal-clear voice perfectly conveys the cold, transparent air of the lyrical setting as winter approaches.
Although the song is memorable for its shimmering high notes and transparency, the melody itself doesn’t actually span a very wide range, so if you lower the key at karaoke, even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing and enjoy it.
If you try placing your voice so it resonates against the upper palate inside your mouth, you can approach a bright, sparkling tone rich in higher overtones.
Give it a try.
Love Songofukōsu
This song has a warm atmosphere that conveys both nostalgia for the path walked with love and a sense of loneliness.
It was included on the 1975 album “Wine no Nioi,” and Oda Kazumasa later released it under his solo name as the B-side to the single “Tsutaetai Koto ga Arunda,” as well as a self-cover on the album “LOOKING BACK 2.” The calm, piano-centered sound layered with gentle vocals evokes an image of sending one’s thoughts far away.
Its steady rhythm and soothing singing make it easy to perform; sing as if speaking, cherishing each word.
The melody’s relatively narrow range is also a plus—if the high notes are tough, lowering the key will make it easier to sing and bring you closer to a beautiful vocal tone.
Rain, beat downofukōsu
This song juxtaposes the pain of parting with the rain falling in that scene.
It was included on the 1975 album “Wine no Nioi” (“The Scent of Wine”).
Centered on acoustic guitar with bass and drums layered in, the straightforward band sound conveys a rock-like strength within a folk atmosphere.
The darker turns in the arrangement are also distinctive, giving the impression that both the depth of the anguish and the intensity of the rain are being emphasized.
The key point is the powerful singing in a generally lower register; if you focus on delivering the words with force, as if speaking directly to the listener, it should be easier to sing.
Happiness and all thatofukōsu
It’s a poignant song that portrays those moments on a clear, sunny day when you suddenly find yourself wondering what love is and what happiness means.
It was included on the 1975 album “Wine no Nioi” (“The Scent of Wine”).
Centered around the tone of an acoustic guitar, the sound strongly evokes folk elements, heightening the sense of wistfulness and tension.
While it depicts love and happiness directed toward someone important, it also expresses the inner movements of the heart—such as anxiety—that coexist there.
The gentle vocal delivery, which conveys a deep sense of longing, makes it easy to sing, and the relatively gradual changes in pitch seem to place greater emphasis on the lyrics.