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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 scores (141–150)

Beyond the Night SkySMAP

SMAP The Other Side of the Night Sky [Official Music Video]

Beyond the Night Sky SMAP

This is SMAP’s 27th single, released on January 14, 1998.

Since it was SMAP’s first million-selling hit, many of you have probably heard it.

With a very relaxed-tempo backing track and an extremely catchy, easy-to-hum melody, it’s a must-sing number when you want to aim for a high karaoke score.

I actually think that rather than focusing too much on the score, singing it lightly and just enjoying yourself might end up leading to a higher score.

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SaudadePorno Graffitti

Pornograffitti “Saudade” MUSIC VIDEO

Saudade Porno Graffitti

It’s Porno Graffitti’s fourth single, released on September 13, 2000.

Not only was it used as the theme song for the TBS mini-drama “Wonderful,” it was also tied in with several commercials and TV programs, so many of you have probably heard it.

The Latin-flavored rhythm and melody are particularly striking.

Just by listening, you can feel a sense of “Latin passion,” making it a true classic.

Although vocalist Akihito Okano sings with a powerful, soaring voice that might make some people hesitate to try it, there’s no need to worry! The vocal melody is very straightforward, with no particularly tricky parts at first listen.

The tempo and rhythm are naturally easy to ride, making it a song that’s easy to sing and a good candidate for a high score.

Just be careful not to let the rhythm of your singing run ahead.

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FlowerPorno Graffitti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Flower (Short Ver.)'

Flower Pornography

This is a song written as the theme for the film “A Banana? At This Time of Night?,” which is based on a true story.

Many PornoGraffitti songs are in a high key, but this one has a relaxed tempo, so it’s recommended for men who can hit high notes.

The rhythm is simple as well, so if you aim carefully and sing without missing, you can score high.

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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve high scores (151–160)

Johnny’s LullabyAlice

Johnny's Lullaby - Alice

Johnny's Lullaby Alice

A hit song by Alice, the trio of Shinji Tanimura, Takao Horiuchi, and Toru Yazawa, released in June 1978.

As a hit by Alice, who were at the forefront of the genre known as “New Music,” an evolution of Showa-era folk songs, it’s a familiar tune for people around their 50s as of 2019.

Some men might even remember pretending a broom was a guitar during school cleaning time and singing this song for fun (lol).

The melody itself is very simple, so it can be fun to split into the Chinpei part and the Bēyan part and sing in harmony!

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Christmas songback number

back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

Christmas song back number

This is back number’s 14th single, released in November 2015.

It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.

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drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me” and won the Best Drama Song at the 87th The Television Drama Academy Awards, so many of you have probably heard it.

Sung by vocalist Iyori Shimizu, whose high notes are wonderfully beautiful, it may intimidate some people into hesitating to try it at karaoke after just one listen—but there’s no need to worry! It’s true that, for a male-vocal track, the original key is set quite high, but the vocal melody itself is relatively simple.

If you adjust the key to suit your range, many people should be able to aim for a high score.

There are sections with some pitch leaps, such as in the latter half of the chorus, but if you prepare in advance—practicing transitions between chest voice and falsetto and paying attention to vowel and consonant articulation in the lyrics—you can take on the challenge with confidence.

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Sly womanSharam Q

Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Sly Woman by Sharam Q

It’s Sharan Q’s 7th single, released on May 3, 1995.

Speaking of 1995, that was truly the golden age of J-POP! Back then, a song’s performance on karaoke charts was crucial to its success, and major labels prioritized “how easy and appealing a song is to sing in karaoke” when releasing new tracks.

In that sense, songs from this era could be considered a treasure trove of high-score karaoke material.

Reflecting that backdrop, this Sharan Q track features a very memorable melody and lyrics, and it’s crafted to be fun to sing.

There’s a part in the chorus where you need to switch between chest voice and falsetto, but it’s not particularly difficult—so don’t be afraid to give it a try!

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electric shockKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Electric Shock

Kanden by Kenshi Yonezu

A song by Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.

The track was written and composed by Yonezu himself and was newly written as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “MIU404.” Physically, it was included on Yonezu’s fifth studio album, “STRAY SHEEP,” released on August 5, 2020, and it was released earlier in July of the same year on various music streaming services.

It’s notable for its funk-style arrangement that makes effective use of brass, giving it a very pleasant, lively groove; in that sense, it should be quite easy to sing.

Vocally, there don’t seem to be any particularly difficult parts, so staying faithful to the original is likely the key to a high score.

Be sure to sing in a way that preserves the slightly bouncing rhythm so it doesn’t become flat and monotonous!

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