Challenge your limits! A collection of Vocaloid songs with high keys and soaring high melodies
Many people probably have the impression that “Vocaloid songs have high keys.” In fact, the pitch range you can manipulate with synthetic vocal software is quite wide.
If you own one, you know—you’ve probably tried making it sing at absurdly high pitches, right? In this article, I’ve put together a list of Vocaloid songs with high keys! I think it’s a playlist that can help you choose songs for karaoke or cover videos.
Strictly speaking, in music theory there’s a difference between “a melody that includes high notes” and “a song with a high key,” but I’ve kept things loose here to be more accessible.
By all means, challenge the limits of your own vocal cords!
Challenge your limits! A collection of high-key, high-pitched melodic Vocaloid songs (1–10)
it is that; the fact is (sentence-ending explanatory/emphatic expression)Great Desert Wave New
A song by Namako Shin themed around the self-awareness of a voice library.
Released in November 2023, it quickly joined the ranks of popular tracks thanks to its profound message and dynamic musical style.
The lyrics are striking for their wordplay and their pursuit of personal truth.
The vocal ranges are divided among Zundamon, Miku, and Teto, but the Miku part is especially high.
Give it a try while taking care of your throat.
weigh anchorNanahoshi Orchestra
Nana Hoshi Symphony Orchestra’s “Bakuryō” (“Weigh Anchor”) features Megurine Luka’s clear, high vocals and carries a profoundly resonant message.
The dynamic sound arrangement fully draws out Luka’s potential, resulting in a track that shakes emotions deep in your chest.
The powerful guitar riffs stoke the listener’s passion and immerse you in its unique world.
It really makes you want to sing it with heat and fervor!
ObsoletemeatSatsuki
This work was released by Vocaloid producer Satsuki in November 2024.
It portrays the struggles of artists and the conflict of self-expression, featuring high-speed soundscapes driven by synths and a distinctive vocal interplay between Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto.
The blend of pop sensibilities with thematic depth creates a worldview that feels very characteristic of Satsuki.
I think the high notes in the chorus are quite challenging.
Take a deep breath and try pushing the limits of your own voice!
MelomeroidKairiki Bear
This is a Vocaloid track that belts out yandere-esque feelings over an addictive sound! Created by Vocaloid producer Kairiki Bear, known for hits like “Venom,” it was released in March 2024 as part of the Pokémon feat.
Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs collaboration.
The words, which directly project a maiden’s heart, are simply the best! The upbeat melody makes you want to sing along with full energy! Whether you’re in a great mood or facing a slightly lonely night, it’s sure to be an irreplaceable companion.
EsSecret Piercing
It’s a shocking Vocaloid love song.
Composed by Naisho no Pierce, it was released in 2024.
Its highly dramatic arrangement and KAFU’s growling vocals weave a unique, captivating world.
The claw-at-your-chest singing style is intensely emotional, and before you know it, you’re drawn into the song’s story.
It might be one of the extremes of emotional expression in Vocaloid.
Please practice so you can reproduce it yourself.
muGreat Desert Wave New
“Mu” was released by Namiba Nami in November 2024.
It’s a work characterized by a dramatic musical style and is included on the album “V.S.” The lyrics, depicting an inorganic world, pair perfectly with the song’s grand, expansive development.
You can almost picture Rei Adachi and Teto Kasane singing side by side.
The chorus in particular sits very high, but even the first verse is already quite challenging.
How far can you go?
one thousand light-yearsIyowa
A song by Iyowa that won 2nd place in the TOP100 ranking of VocaColle Spring 2023, “One Thousand Light-Years.” Its distinctive feature is that it was produced using voice libraries for 12 different singers.
Each has its own character, yet they come together as a single song—perhaps that unity is the secret that makes your heart flutter as you listen.
There are days when you’re so exhausted you can’t move, but let’s search for those moments when you can think, “I’m glad to be alive,” together with the Vocaloids.
Following the original, it could also be great to sing it with a large group.