Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
When you hear “songs by artists with gentle voices,” whose songs come to mind?
Songs by artists with soft, gentle voices can be so soothing to listen to, can’t they?
Some of you might even be thinking you’d like to try singing those kinds of songs the next time you go to karaoke.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of tracks sung with gentle voices!
It’s a soothing song list that’s great for both listening and singing, so be sure to use it as a reference.
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Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (11–20)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto
This is the fifth single by female singer Yo Hitoto, who made her name known with her debut song “Morainaki,” an instant smash hit.
The song was created in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States, and is also known in karaoke as “the most-sung song of the Heisei era.” Its lyrics, which pray for everlasting peace, together with Hitoto’s gentle voice, convey an important message that should never be forgotten in any era.
It is a classic that sings of great love—one we hope even more people will choose to sing at karaoke.
Can I call it magic?Ken Hirai
This song also drew attention for featuring alongside Haruka Ayase in a Panasonic DSLR camera commercial.
Although he seems to appear in many commercials, this was actually only Ken Hirai’s second commercial appearance.
Accompanied solely by Ryosuke Nagaoka of the three-piece band PETROLZ on acoustic guitar, the tenderness of this song is just.
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The everyday scenes of two people in love, where nothing really happens, feel achingly poignant.
It’d be so cool to be able to sing a song like this so effortlessly.
Highly recommended for those confident in their singing!
FlowerKousuke Atari
This is the third single by singer Kousuke Atari, who began learning Shimauta on his own and whose voice has been praised by overseas fans as being “like an instrument.” Its catchy melody and positive, profound lyrics suit his distinctive vocals, making it one of the most beloved songs in his catalog.
The characteristic melody, which uses the unique phrasing of Amami Ōshima, creates a distinctly Japanese charm different from mainstream pop music.
It’s a song that conveys the spirit of Wa (Japanese harmony), and in karaoke, we hope you’ll sing it while imagining his gentle tone and phrasing.
Jewelry dayAyaka
This is singer-songwriter Ayaka’s fifth single.
During her student days she was active across a wide range—from solo piano-and-vocal performances to cover bands—and she sang at local festivals and live houses.
The song was tied in as the main theme for the film Last Love.
Its striking arrangement layers acoustic guitars, and the emotional vocals leave a powerful impression.
Ayaka’s distinctive voice, instantly recognizable from the first listen, has a charm that draws listeners straight into the world of the song.
It’s a number whose gentle yet powerful vocals will move your heart—try singing it at karaoke with Ayaka’s style in mind.
HikariAndrop
A distinctively unfolding ballad that was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Good Doctor.” The delicate, ephemeral vocals pair beautifully with the song’s strength and resilience.
It’s a track you’ll want to belt out powerfully at karaoke.
Make it into a bouquet.wacci
“How should I express gratitude to my parents?” This heartwarming song by the five-member band wacci offers one answer to that bashful dilemma.
It sings about the struggles our parents faced that we didn’t recognize until we grew up, and the deep love that accepted and forgave us unconditionally no matter what.
It expresses an overflowing “thank you” in song, like presenting a beautiful bouquet.
The track is included on the album Gunjō Refrain, released in November 2018.
In 2020, a music video made from about 400 fan-submitted photos was produced, moving many people.
Sing it at a wedding or a family celebration, and it will warmly embrace listeners’ hearts and bring the whole venue together.
Why not sing it with all your heart, thinking of the people you hold dear?
Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA
This is a collaboration song by MISIA—the female singer whose solo rendition of Japan’s national anthem at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) received worldwide acclaim—and HIDE from the four-member vocal group GReeeeN.
The track was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Stepmom and Daughter’s Blues,” and a self-cover version is also included on GReeeeN’s 9th album, “Dai-9.” Its positive, straightforward message pairs perfectly with MISIA’s powerful yet gentle vocals, resulting in an inspiring piece.
As one of MISIA’s signature and well-known songs, it’s also a great choice to liven up a karaoke session.