You get into your thirties, start feeling settled into working life, and before you know it, you’re in your forties…
There must be many people who feel this way.
It’s also said that this stage of life comes with heavier responsibilities at work and increased stress.
So we’ve put together a selection of songs that might make men in this age group smile and feel energized.
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Interesting songs recommended for men in their 40s (1–10)
Weekly Chichibu LegendsSyphilitic Jealousy
It’s one of the bands that appeared on ‘Ika-ten.
‘ I remember that when I first saw them, I honestly thought, ‘What is up with this vocalist?’ The crude look of singing with women’s underwear on his head and the incomprehensible lyrics—led by phrases like ‘Weekly Chichibu Legend’—left such an impression that I still haven’t forgotten it nearly 30 years later.
It’s a real shame of a track, especially since the music itself is so cool (lol).
to youMONGOL800
Among people in their 40s, those in the early half may be more familiar with Japanese rock.
In particular, I think many were fans of MONGOL800.
With that in mind, I recommend their song “Anata ni.” The vocal range for this track is quite narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.
While mid1 D is slightly low and doesn’t leave much room to lower the key, men with naturally low voices will likely find the original key comfortably singable, so it shouldn’t be a major issue.
The pitch stays fairly consistent, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Legend of DreamsStardust☆Revue
Since Stardust Revue’s Mr.
Kaname Nemoto has a wide vocal range and a high voice, men in their 50s—even if they’re fans of his generation—may tend to avoid singing his songs.
That’s why I recommend Yume Densetsu.
In this song, the lowest note is mid1 F# and the highest is high B.
While it’s on the higher side overall, the low range is narrow, so the overall range required is about average.
In other words, as long as you can adjust the key, it’s quite singable.
It may still feel a bit high, but the vocal line itself is simple, making it a song with solid potential for a high score.
To the most important personTunnels
The classic Tunnels song “To the Most Important Person.” When it comes to Tunnels’ tracks, this is probably the first one many people think of.
Contrary to its masculine melody, the vocal line is surprisingly straightforward.
Its narrow range is particularly notable, keeping every part in the low to lower-mid register.
This is the easiest range for men in their 50s to sing, so it should be perfectly manageable for karaoke at after-parties or late-night gatherings.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
TRAIN-TRAINThe Blue Hearts
The Blue Hearts’ classic “TRAIN-TRAIN” was a long-running hit from the 1980s into the early 2000s.
True to the Blue Hearts’ style, this track is a passionate punk rock song characterized by its raw sound.
You might expect it to be hard on the throat vocally, but it actually sits within a relatively narrow range of mid1 G# to mid2 F#.
The vocal line itself isn’t complex; however, starting from the second verse, it incorporates a slightly spoken delivery, which brings subtle pitch variations compared to the first verse.
Because this spoken-like quality isn’t a purely musical pitch change, be sure to carefully learn it by ear.
Linda LindaThe Blue Hearts
The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.
Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.
Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.
However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.
The rattlesnake is comingTunnels
Not only did they score big with variety shows, but the comedy duo Tunnels also enjoyed hits with their songs.
Among the many hit numbers they produced, the one I especially recommend as an easy-to-sing track is Garagara Hebi ga Yattekuru.
It falls under what you’d call a comic song and is mainly aimed at elementary and middle school students, but the vocal line is surprisingly funky and cool.
The overall vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s suitable for men of almost any voice type.