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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, I built experience with a major label as a composer and producer. I then moved to the United States and studied voice and singing under Elizabeth Sabine, one of Los Angeles’s top vocal coaches, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal technique advocated by Sabine. After returning to Japan, I have been involved in training and producing a variety of singers. My direction, which brings out the full appeal of both the music and the vocalist, is highly regarded. In the collaboration video with Vo. ryuichi of the band Guild below, I handled keyboards, vocal direction, and sound production. For inquiries and requests regarding voice training and music production, please contact me via the website below. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-402518821

If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”

That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.

Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.

In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.

Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!

It feels great when you nail a high score!

Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (111–120)

Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

Linda Linda THE BLUE HEARTS

The Blue Hearts’ memorable debut single, released in May 1987.

Speaking of ’87, Japan was right in the middle of a massive band boom.

Among them, The Blue Hearts were at the heart of the genre known as beat punk, which was at its peak at the time.

I imagine many people once covered this song at school festivals and the like.

For better or worse, it’s a straightforward, no-frills track—so if you want to score high at karaoke, don’t overthink it; just power through with energy! It might also be fun to belt out the chorus together with your friends.

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Aim for a High Score! Karaoke Songs for Men to Get Top Scores (121–130)

Let's become a familyMasaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

Let's become a family - Masaharu Fukuyama

This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 27th single, released on August 31, 2011.

It was used as the CM song for the wedding magazine Zexy and as the image song for the TV Tokyo variety show “Kazoku ni Narou (Yo).” The acoustic arrangement makes it a very pleasant ballad.

The vocal melody itself is very simple and easy to hum, so I think it’s the kind of song where you can aim for a high score at karaoke.

However, precisely because the melody is simple, the performance can easily become flat if you’re not careful.

Please pay close attention to the resonance of vowels and consonants in the lyrics and to your vocal expression.

Because it’s a simple song, expressive power becomes especially important.

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favorite foodSpitz

Spitz / Favorite Things

Favorite Spitz

This is Spitz’s 45th single, released on November 3, 2021.

It was chosen as the theme song for the film What Did You Eat Yesterday? The Movie, which premiered on the same day as the single.

It’s crafted as a lively, mid-tempo rock song that feels quintessentially Spitz.

The vocal melody is also very Spitz-like—catchy and easy to get into—so I think it’s a perfect choice if you want to aim for a high karaoke score.

If the rhythm—or rather, the way you feel the beat—becomes flat, the song can end up sounding very dull.

So when you sing it, don’t forget to ride the groove by feeling the accents on beats two and four as you keep the beat.

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As time goes byKenji Sawada

As Time Goes By — Kenji Sawada

As Time Goes By, Kenji Sawada

It’s Kenji Sawada’s 14th single, released in August 1975.

With its clear, easy-to-follow melody and a relaxed, singable tempo, it’s a quintessential Showa-era, 1970s-style hit.

As long as you choose the right key, almost anyone should be able to aim for a high score with relative ease.

However, to sing it with expressive power approaching Julie’s performance in the original, you’ll need solid vocal skills.

So rather than just going for a high score, aim to deliver a rendition that truly captivates your listeners!

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pure whiteFujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

Pure white Fujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze’s new song “Masshiro.” When you think of Fujii Kaze, his music is striking for its foundation in Black music genres like R&B, soul, and neo-soul, but this work is characterized by a dream pop-like finish.

The vocal range is on the narrower side for his songs, which alone makes it quite easy to sing, but the most distinctive feature is the vocal line.

In this track, the vocal line moves very gently in pitch, and the groove isn’t heavily emphasized either.

Among his songs, it’s one of the easiest to sing, both rhythmically and in terms of the vocal line.

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STAY AWAYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel – STAY AWAY ROCK ODYSSEY 2004

STAY AWAYL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

This is the 20th single by the Japanese rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel, released in July 2000.

It’s an upbeat, high-tempo rock number, so in that sense it’s very easy to sing, and it’s a song where you can aim for a high karaoke score.

When trying to score high with this song, the key point is how much you can reproduce the so-called “visual kei style” of singing.

If you sing it too straightforwardly by tracing the melody, there’s a risk the song will end up sounding dull; but if you overdo that distinctive, slightly languid V-kei delivery, you risk losing points for pitch accuracy.

That said, this track is sung relatively powerfully compared to some others, so study the nuances of the pitch shifts and other details beforehand, then give it a try.

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The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The 0th Sense 10-FEET

A digital-only single by the Japanese rock band 10-FEET, released in November 2022.

It was selected as the ending theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

It’s a very cool rock track, and the vocal melody is extremely simple, making it feel like a perfect choice when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.

Because the melody is so simple, I think the key to getting a high score is whether you can really feel the rhythm and the rests between melodic phrases.

Make sure to feel the beat solidly as you sing!

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