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Singing while accompanying yourself on the piano—piano-vocal performances—are so cool and wonderful, aren’t they!
Many famous artists perform in a piano-and-vocal style, and every year brings a wealth of great songs.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs for those who want to try piano-vocal covers, focusing on hits from the Heisei and Reiwa eras.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—not only songs originally written for piano-and-vocal performance, but also pieces with captivating piano timbres, songs where the piano isn’t the main instrument yet suit piano-vocal arrangements perfectly, and more.
Why not use this article as a starting point to make your own piano-vocal debut?
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[Piano and Vocals] Recommended for Piano and Vocal Performances! Hit Songs from the Heisei to Reiwa Eras (1–10)
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’s “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” is a ballad with a beautifully resonant piano sound.
It was created as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s film Weathering With You and is included on the soundtrack.
Yojiro Noda, the band’s vocalist, is known for often performing while playing the piano.
In the music video for “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?”, there are scenes at the beginning and the end where he performs solo at the piano.
It’s a song that sounds beautiful even if you keep it simple and just play the chords without adding extra flourishes, so definitely give singing and playing it a try!
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
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GREEN APPLE’s single “Boku no Koto” is a song with a striking theme of celebrating life and a grand sound, making it perfect for piano-and-vocal performance.
To convey the moving, marching-band-inspired sound on the piano, dynamic expression with clear attention to crescendos and decrescendos is essential.
Start by playing with simple chords and vocals while focusing on expressiveness; once you’re comfortable, try arrangements with a richer, fuller texture.
By keeping the message of the lyrics in your heart and striving to convey it through sound, your performance will naturally become more expressive.
Don’t get too caught up in playing everything perfectly—savor the song and enjoy your piano-and-vocal rendition.
Marigoldaimyon
A heartwarming song that portrays both the joy and the bittersweetness of love.
Through its gentle melody and vocals, it beautifully depicts intimate moments between lovers.
From a fateful meeting under the blue summer sky to lovers holding hands beneath the night sky, the song expresses a love that deepens over time.
While it conveys the delicate sense of distance between two people and the anxiety of parting, it also leaves a strong impression of holding on to hope.
Released in August 2018, this work paints simple yet universal scenes of romance.
The piano timbre is particularly striking, and its style suits a piano-and-vocals arrangement—perfect for those who wish to tenderly sing about their feelings for someone they love.
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
This song gently sings of the bittersweetness and warmth of love—feelings everyone has experienced.
It was released simultaneously in February 2020 as the theme song for the TBS drama ‘Love Lasts Forever’ (Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo).
True to Official HIGE DANDism’s style, its rhythmic beat and polished sound blend beautifully to capture the rising thrill of being in love.
The piece portrays love in all its forms—between partners, friends, and family—delicately expressing the nuances of precious relationships and emotions that are hard to put into words.
It vividly depicts the protagonist’s inability to voice their feelings and the way everyday life changes upon meeting someone they love.
Highly recommended for those who want to express their feelings for someone through a piano-and-vocal performance.
broad daylightKing Gnu
Released by King Gnu in February 2019 as the theme song for a drama centered on wrongful convictions, this piece portrays human frailty, regret over the past, and hope for the future.
It delicately depicts the weakness that leads people to hurt others without realizing it and the remorse for irreparable mistakes, while also expressing the strength to keep moving forward.
Like cold snow that envelops everything, the lyrics strikingly convey a wish to soothe past pain and an anticipation of the warm spring that will eventually arrive.
With its memorable piano melody, this song is perfect for a piano-and-vocal rendition.
It is recommended for those who want to carefully weave the song’s deeply emotional lyrical world together with the sound of the piano.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanauta (Monster Flower Song) is a signature track by singer-songwriter Vaundy, with over 300 million streams.
Its poignant lyrics—depicting the nostalgia of youth, bonds with friends, and a longing for the past through Vaundy’s unique sensibility—and its familiar, memorable melody leave a strong impression.
The melody doesn’t span a wide range and the rhythm is relatively simple, making it great for beginners at piano-and-vocal performance.
Practice keeping time with your left hand while humming along with the right-hand melody; once you’re comfortable, try adding more rhythmic elements to the accompaniment.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This work, which portrays a love where yearning and heartbreak intertwine, is a song by Official HIGE DANDism released in May 2019 as the theme for the film “The Confidence Man JP.” Beginning with a melancholic piano melody and building to an explosive emotional chorus, it vividly captures the feelings of a protagonist tormented by unrequited love.
The lyrics, delicately expressing the beauty and pain of an unattainable romance, superbly convey universal themes of love that many can relate to.
With its memorable piano tones, this piece is highly recommended for those who want to try a piano-vocal performance or express their innermost feelings through music.