Hikaru Utada’s famous and popular songs

Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Mine or Yours' Music Video

Hikaru Utada is known for her attractive low register, but the song I’m introducing today, “Mine or Yours,” features a lot of falsetto as well.

The overall vocal range is G3–E5, which is fairly wide, but the tempo is very relaxed, so you should be able to sing it without rushing.

You can take solid breaths at each phrase, and since the melody steps upward phrase by phrase, the song itself is easy to memorize.

Points to watch when singing are preventing your pitch from dropping and keeping your falsetto stable.

The first verse starts on the lower side, so if you begin with a throaty sound, you won’t be able to transition smoothly into falsetto.

From the start, try lifting your facial muscles and eyebrows, and aim the sound forward as if resonating in front of your eyebrows.

Just keeping this in mind will help you maintain pitch and let your falsetto come out very smoothly.

Also, to keep falsetto from feeling strained, engage your lower abdomen firmly and release your voice without hesitation!

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AutomaticUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – Automatic

The debut single by Hikaru Utada, an American-born singer-songwriter.

Released on December 9, 1998.

Many people may recall the striking music video in which she sings while crouching in front of a sofa.

It’s a medium-tempo love song that captures a woman’s feelings in love, and the lyrics—hard to believe they were written by a 15-year-old—are a must-hear.

First LoveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – First Love

Utada Hikaru’s third single, released on April 28, 1999.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Majo no Joken” (The Conditions of a Witch).

It’s also well known for being covered by artists like JUJU and Hideaki Tokunaga.

A beautiful, slow-tempo love song whose delicate vibrato perfectly matches its heartrending lyrics.

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Hikaru Utada – Letters

This is a song by Hikaru Utada imbued with bittersweet, profound emotions.

It portrays the absence of dialogue conveyed through a parting letter and the inner turmoil behind it.

The repeated phrase “I’ll definitely come back” is striking, emphasizing hope and bonds.

It was released in May 2002 as the B-side to her 11th single, “SAKURA Drops.” It might be a little-known tidbit that guitarist Char and HISASHI from GLAY took part.

Highly recommended for those who’ve experienced parting or reunion with someone important.

Along with Utada’s emotionally rich vocals, it’s a work that resonates deeply in the listener’s heart.

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Hikaru Utada – traveling

Hikaru Utada’s ninth single, released on November 28, 2001.

It’s an upbeat, fast-tempo track that makes you want to hop in a car and take a quick spin on the highway.

The music video, featuring Utada in vividly colorful outfits, is adorable and a must-see.

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Hikaru Utada – Hikari

Utada Hikaru’s 10th single, released on March 20, 2002.

It was used as the theme song for the video game “Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.” A love song about a woman who discovers the “light” that is you, its music video—featuring her washing dishes in a kitchen—is also memorable.

Give Me A ReasonUtada Hikaru

Give me a reason Utada hikaru

Included on Hikaru Utada’s first album, First Love, released on March 10, 1999.

It’s a slow-tempo message song that speaks about having doubts in your heart and trying to find reasons for what you do, but realizing you don’t need any reasons—just follow your heart and move forward.