[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai
Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound rooted in surf music.
His songs carry strong messages, and many of them bring important people to mind as you listen.
His representative tracks include “Stand by me, Stand by you.”, “Mata Au Hi Made” (Until We Meet Again), and “Inoribana.”
This article introduces easy-to-sing songs recommended for those who want to sing Hirai Dai’s music at karaoke.
While Hirai Dai’s songs are generally quite challenging to sing, we’ve gathered relatively easier ones among them, so feel free to use this as a reference.
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[Karaoke] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Dai Hirai (11–20)
Song of BeginningsHirai Dai
“Song of Beginnings” is a mid-tempo track included on the 2018 album WAVE on WAVES.
Its lyrics, which sing of a life’s journey lived in harmony with nature, resonate deeply.
The song starts gently and builds step by step, making it easier to get into the right mindset when singing.
The overall pitch is on the lower side, with an average around mid2 C#, so it’s easy to sing regardless of gender.
The chorus also feels like it ends just before taking one more step up, which makes it approachable even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s a great recommendation as the first song to kick off a karaoke session!
Winter Snow MagicHirai Dai
Although Dai Hirai is strongly associated with summer and spring, he has also released songs themed around winter.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Winter Snow Magic.
Some phrases may sound like R&B due to Hirai’s pronunciation, but the melody is fundamentally orthodox pop music, so when you actually try singing it, you’ll likely find it easier than you expected.
The absence of falsetto also makes it easier to sing.
I’ll be there for youHirai Dai
Dai Hirai’s masterpiece “I’ll be there for you” portrays parting with a loved one.
Its melody is striking, reminiscent of acoustic pop music from the West.
While the arrangement is orthodox pop, the vocal line is somewhat intricate.
It’s not exactly difficult, but because the flow is closer to Western music, that may be the challenging part.
Specifically, there are instances where more than one vowel is placed on a single note.
To sing this smoothly, in addition to clear diction, you’ll need to memorize the vocal line in lyrical phrase units.
Life is BeautifulHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s famous song “Life is Beautiful” lets you savor authentic Hawaiian pop.
It’s a laid-back piece with impressively simple instrumentation.
Since it isn’t as bare as a solo voice-and-guitar performance, the vocals don’t stick out awkwardly, and the vocal line has no falsetto or long sustained notes, making it very easy to sing.
If anything, the opening English lyrics might feel challenging.
If you’re not confident with English, try linking the vowel sound at the end of one word to the vowel sound at the beginning of the next.
The Light ~Blue Sky~Hirai Dai
An impressive piece with moving melodies and lyrics, “The Light ~Blue Sky~.” Compared to Hiroi Dai’s usual songs, this one leans more toward a rock flavor.
That said, to be frank, it’s not an easy song to sing! The reason lies in the falsetto at the start of the chorus.
Most people will find this part difficult.
In that case, try lowering the key so you can hit the falsetto at the beginning of the final, post-modulation chorus in chest voice.
Once you drop the key, it turns into a low-difficulty piece with rhythm that’s much easier to lock into.
NaturallyHirai Dai
Hirai Dai is known for his bright and uplifting sound.
Among his works, “Naturally” is an especially refreshing track that’s perfect for sunny days.
The reggae-like rhythm is distinctive, and since the tempo isn’t fast, it’s very easy to sing.
However, without the way Hirai Dai pronounces Japanese to sound like English, it can be hard to make it sound cool.
When you sing it, try rolling your “r” more strongly or pronouncing “a” closer to the “ae” sound, and experiment with these techniques.
[Karaoke] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Dai Hirai (21–30)
What I can do for youHirai Dai
An acoustic number released as the fourth installment of a continuous streaming series that began in 2020, “Boku ga Kimi ni Dekiru Koto” (What I Can Do for You).
This love song, resonating with pure feelings for someone special, is also recommended for karaoke between couples and married partners! Its heartwarming lyrics are truly soothing.
While the early falsetto in the chorus and HIRAIDAI’s chest voice may feel relatively high among his songs, the overall range is fairly narrow and fits within the typical male vocal register.
Enjoy the song’s warm atmosphere along with its easy-to-sing rhythm.