Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking / Heart-Wrenching]

signo.ken（neko）

[Hatsune Miku] sign [Original] MP3 Released!

This is the second original VOCALOID song by o.ken (neko).

It’s a rock ballad that portrays Hatsune Miku’s heartrending feelings as she waits for a master who will never return.

The straightforward, unadorned lyrics and the soaring high notes in the chorus pierce the heart.

Bride of Februaryrisou

“February Bride” – Tried Singing ver. Yuzuchi-chan

“February Bride” is a wedding song composed by Chinmari-P and released in 2016.

Hatsune Miku sings the tender, bittersweet melody that carries the feelings of a woman who has nurtured her love.

It’s a ballad imbued with the creator’s wish for happiness, and because the lyrics are written from a woman’s perspective and match the gentle tone of the music, I think it’s a song that will really resonate with women.

Even though you’re the closest one to me in the worldsamfree

[Hatsune Miku] Even Though You're the Closest in the World (With Chinese Subtitles)

“Even Though I’m the Closest in the World” is a song by samfree, a Vocaloid producer who passed away at a young age.

Released in 2008, it earned Hall of Fame status on Nico Nico Douga.

It’s a piece that feels as if it’s sung by Hatsune Miku to the composer, with a gentle voice that hardly feels electronic, conveying, “I’ll keep singing by your side.” It’s an encouraging ballad that soothes and supports those who are giving their best.

zoetropeyou-man

Zoetrope … GUMI | Zoetrope

Rather than calling it “grand,” it makes you want to say “eternal” or “far-reaching”—a work with an astounding sense of scale.

Composed by the Vocaloid producer you-man, also known for “Tiny Bunny” and “Weenie Walker,” it was released in 2020.

In a word… it simply can’t be summed up in one: a uniquely original, profoundly deep piece in 3/4 time.

The jazz-infused style alone is worth hearing.

And layered on top is GUMI’s heart-rending, explosive vocal.

I didn’t know GUMI could sound like this… astonishing.

Sunflowers in the snowΔ

Sunflower in the Snow / V_Fukase

Δ, a Vocaloid producer belonging to the animation creator group Studio Kanitabeyo, has drawn attention with literary, story-driven songs.

Among his works, the one I especially recommend is “Sunflowers in the Snow,” produced in 2021.

Its grand acoustic sound is striking, wrapped in a somewhat ambient atmosphere.

Fukase’s slightly raspy voice, tinged with melancholy, is also captivating.

Why not listen to this delicate Vocaloid ballad themed around “love”?

Deceive MeAme no Murakumo P

[GUMI] “Boku o Damasu” by Amenomurakumo-P

We often end up lying to ourselves, don’t we? And then we drown in self-loathing afterward…

This piece is by Vocaloid producer Amenomurakumo-P, known for works like “Maka Fushigi” and “Hitojigoto no Oto ga Suru,” and it was released in 2021.

It’s a beautiful track with a spacious sound that captivates you—you’ll want to keep listening.

The lyrics are both philosophical and highly relatable, which is another part of its appeal.

There are unpleasant things and worries in life, but even so, it makes you feel like you can keep living firmly onward.

Empty MelodyUmi-kun

Empty Melody feat. KAFU / Umikun

Umi-kun, a Vocaloid producer who is also active as a singer-songwriter.

The title track of his 2021 release, Empty Melody, is a ballad resonating with poignant feelings centered on the theme of “life.” It’s crafted as an electro-pop piece with a grand atmosphere.

KAF’s clear, transparent vocals convey a cry from the heart.

The synth sounds, which envelop sentimental emotions, are soothing.

Please give this song—one that sings of the loneliness everyone feels—a listen.