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 singing ability] Difficult songs to tackle at karaoke! (111–120)
99LANA
When it comes to female singer-songwriters representing the Reiwa-era R&B scene, it has to be LANA, without question.
Also known as the sister of LEX, she consistently delivers high-sense tracks with top-tier vocals and a remarkable timbre.
One of her signature songs is “99.” It’s an R&B track with a drum’n’bass feel, but the vocal lines are intricately detailed, and you’ll only notice the high-level techniques throughout once you try singing it yourself.
In particular, she frequently uses the ‘fall’ technique, so unless you’re accustomed to singing Western music, it will be difficult to pull off.
DDDREOL
Reol is a female singer-songwriter who’s popular among young people for her sharp sound and versatile musical style.
Her powerful vocal ability, born from a distinctly cool vocal tone, leaves a strong impression, and her songs are crafted to be high-difficulty pieces that suit that voice perfectly.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is DDD.
It features a K-pop-like musicality, and its fusion of EDM, hip-hop, and various forms of club music is truly impressive.
The vocal lines are equally challenging to match that style, so if you’re confident in your singing ability, definitely give it a try.
Forbidden taleBAND-MAID
BAND-MAID is a girls’ rock band with widespread recognition not only in Japan but around the world.
Despite their catchy look, they’re known for an authentic hard rock style, and their powerful vocal performances are highly regarded within the industry.
Among BAND-MAID’s songs, a particularly strong recommendation is Forbidden tale.
In addition to the intense vocals characteristic of hard rock, it also features advanced techniques used in black music, such as vocal runs and ad-libs.
Give it a try.
SetsunarensaRADWIMPS
While the latter half is notable for its many high notes, the real highlight is the English part in the first half.
It goes by at an incredible speed, so very few people can sing it perfectly.
The way vocalist Yojiro Noda delivers it so smoothly truly shows he’s a returnee raised abroad.
Wax MuseumSeikima-II
This is a signature song by Seikima-II, one of Japan’s most iconic metal bands.
The chant “Shall I turn you into a wax figure too?!” is famous.
They’re often treated as a joke, but Demon Kakka’s vocals and the band’s musicianship are the real deal.
It’s a pretty difficult song to sing.
sailAina the End
Aina The End, who made waves for possessing singing ability unusual for an idol, is now active as an actress and singer-songwriter, leaving behind many classic songs.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Ho.
It’s one of the most technically challenging songs in her catalog.
The most difficult point of this piece is, without a doubt, the husky-voiced shouts.
While many can sing delicately, very few can intentionally deliver a raw, rough-edged performance.
If you’re confident in your vocal skills, be sure to give it a try.
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
A single by Tatsuya Kitani, released in July 2023.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
The song features a fast-paced, exhilarating progression and a vocal melody that swings intensely up and down, especially in the chorus, making it a formidable challenge to nail at karaoke! At the very least, being able to smoothly switch your vocal delivery to match the melodic rises and falls, along with having solid rhythm and a strong sense of the beat, can be considered minimum requirements to sing this.
If you’re confident in your singing and vocal control, definitely give it a try!