For those confident in their singing ability: Challenging songs to try at karaoke!
How do people practice songs that are hard to sing at karaoke? Not being able to hit the high notes, running out of breath, not keeping the rhythm… Even with those worries, don’t you ever think, “It would be so cool if I could nail that difficult song perfectly!”? The truth is, the tougher the song, the more likely it is that you can sing it surprisingly well once you get the hang of a few tricks.
In this article, we’ll introduce the traits of challenging songs you’ll want to try at karaoke, along with techniques to help you sing them well.
Let’s master that song you admire—together!
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[For those confident in their vocal ability] Difficult songs to tackle at karaoke! (61–70)
RISE UPNiziU
NiziU, an idol group that’s also popular in South Korea.
Their track RISE UP is a new song released as their 1st EP.
Unlike their previous pop-oriented style, this work is crafted with a more stylish musical approach.
As a result, it features more technically challenging elements than their earlier songs—most notably, vocal “runs” (often called “fakes” in Japanese).
This advanced technique, frequently used in R&B, appears in several spots throughout the track, even if not excessively.
If you’re confident in a Western-style singing approach, definitely give it a try.
Everyday lifeOfficial HIGE DANDism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth CD single, released in September 2023.
It came out as a double A-side single with “Chessboard.” It was reportedly created as the 2023 theme song for Nippon TV’s “news zero.” When you hear Satoshi Fujihara’s vocals on this track—especially that clear tone—you’ll probably think, “This sounds really hard to sing!” But personally, I believe the most important factor in making this song sound good isn’t just the singing; it’s how faithfully you can capture the snare accents and the beat of the backing track—the original song’s sense of “groove.” When you sing it, focus on recreating that beat as much as possible.
monotoneYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s new song “Monotone.” When you think of YOASOBI, you probably picture tracks with that Vocaloid-like, crystalline clarity, right? This song has that quality too, but it also has a feature you won’t find in their other works.
That feature is… the low end.
Among YOASOBI’s songs, this one has an especially wide vocal range: the highs are moderate, but the low parts are set astonishingly low.
If a woman can sing this piece, she likely has a remarkably wide range.
Be sure to check it out.
IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE
The song “MUGEN,” a collaboration featuring HYDE—well known from MY FIRST STORY and L’Arc~en~Ciel—has garnered attention since its release, also serving as the theme song for the popular anime Demon Slayer.
At first listen, it may not seem particularly difficult.
However, once you try singing it, you’ll find that the chorus contains repeated high notes, making it hard to stay on pitch, and there are few chances to breathe, so it demands endurance.
B2B feat. Benjazzy & BonberoBAD HOP
The masterpiece “B2B feat.
Benjazzy & Bonbero” pairs Benjazzy, who boasts top-tier skills in BAD HOP, with Bonbero, a next-generation rapper known for elite-level prowess.
Their rapping, standing at the forefront of contemporary Japanese hip-hop, is breathtaking and has earned extremely high industry acclaim.
This track is also exceptionally difficult by hip-hop standards.
Benjazzy’s wildly dynamic flows with extreme pitch range and Bonbero’s intricate patterns that impress even the fastest rappers make it extraordinarily challenging.
If you’re confident in your rapping, give it a try.
flowersyuzu
Yuzu, the duo that has been active for many years, continues to shine.
In their early days, their appeal lay in a pop sound with a touch of folk, but lately they’ve shown a surprising evolution.
Their track “flowers” centers on a style akin to what dominates contemporary Japanese music—reminiscent of K-pop and boy groups.
Naturally, the level of difficulty has risen compared to their previous works: while it doesn’t quite reach full-on mixed voice, the song demands sustained high notes and even includes sections with a slight ad-lib feel.
I meet peopleMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, included on their first mini-album “Progressive,” released in February 2015.
By the way, the title is apparently pronounced “Gahōjin.” As for Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, first and foremost, vocalist Mr.
Omori’s singing voice contains a great deal of high-order overtones, and that alone may make many people feel there’s a high hurdle to singing this song at karaoke.
On top of that, Omori also has a very wide range of vocal expression, so to reproduce this track as in the original, you’ll need to switch between various vocal techniques and have the ability to understand the song well and express it solidly.
If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try!