Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
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!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get high scores (211–220)
That line is the horizon.kururi
This track is included on Quruli’s 12th studio album, Songline, which was released in September 2018.
It has a medium-to-slow tempo with a slightly languid vibe, and I feel that’s the song’s greatest appeal.
Even when you listen closely to the vocal melody, there aren’t any particularly complex lines or ranges that would make it hard to sing, so it’s very singable.
That also means it’s likely easier to aim for a high score if you select it in karaoke with a scoring feature.
The only concern when trying to score high would be letting the rhythm rush because you can’t resist the original track’s “languid atmosphere.” If you do that, you’ll spoil the very mood the original song has.
Keep that in mind and give it a try.
Happy surpriseNaniwa Danshi
This is the third single by the seven-member male idol group Naniwa Danshi, released in November 2022.
It was chosen as the commercial song for the Sunstar Ora2 me series “Kuchimoto Beauty de Smile!” featuring the members of Naniwa Danshi.
It’s a bright, fun, and truly classic idol song! The composition is very straightforward, with simple melody and rhythm, making it a great choice for many people to aim for high karaoke scores.
Since the tempo is a bit fast, be careful not to let the backing track make your singing rush ahead of the beat.
Honestly, though, rather than worrying about scores, it’s a song I’d love for everyone present to sing together and enjoy!
ALWAYSyuzu
This is a track by the Japanese folk duo Yuzu from their 16th studio album, PEOPLE, released on March 23, 2022, which was made available digitally a week earlier on March 16.
It’s a song that showcases their signature acoustic sound and harmonies, offering a very pleasant, comforting listening experience—a true ballad.
The vocal melody itself and the way the lyrics sit on the melody don’t rely on any gimmicks; the song is built on a very beautiful melody and flow, making it easy to sing along to casually.
Straightforward songs like this often make great choices when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke, so definitely give it a try.
Just be careful not to rush the vocals against the song’s rhythm, as that can ruin everything.
Two Red Starsfragrant olive
This is Kinmokusei’s second single, released in January 2002.
It’s said to be the band’s only song to make the Top 10 on the hit charts.
The flowing melody and pleasant beat are very striking.
Throughout the track, the vocals are delivered with a gentle, soft touch, which I feel contributes to the song’s beautiful sense of flow.
The vocal range used in the melody isn’t very wide or complex, so I think it’s a great pick when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
Even in parts like the chorus where the pitch goes a bit higher, try to keep singing with a light touch so your voice doesn’t get strained.
Sakura MelodyNoriyuki Makihara
Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s first self-cover album of songs he originally wrote for other artists, “Bespoke,” released on March 2, 2022.
I think it’s a medium-tempo track with a melody that’s easy to hum along to.
However, the key might be a bit high for the average male singer, so if you’re aiming for a high score with this song, be careful with the key settings.
If you’re comfortable using falsetto and mixed voice, you can probably keep it in the original key.
A tip to capture the feel of the original is to place the resonance toward the upper palate and sing with a light, buoyant touch—give it a try!
A melody instead of a bouquetShota Shimizu
It’s Shota Shimizu’s 20th single overall, released in October 2015.
It was the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Designer Baby – Detective Hayami’s Tough Case Before Maternity Leave.” Shota Shimizu, who sings this, has a voice rich in high overtones, so some people might think just from hearing it, “Can you really aim for a high score with this?” But there’s no need to worry! The vocal melody itself doesn’t use a particularly high range, so if you actually try singing it, many people will probably find it easy.
If you want to aim for a high score, study the singer’s subtle phrasing throughout the song and give it a try.
milk teaMasaharu Fukuyama
This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, released in May 2006.
Prior to its release, starting in April 2006, it was used as the theme song for the TBS variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” It’s a relaxed ballad with a pleasant acoustic guitar sound.
From a vocal melody standpoint, there aren’t any particularly tricky or difficult parts for karaoke, but because the tempo is slow, be careful not to get ahead of the beat—avoid what’s commonly called singing ‘in front of the beat.
’ Also, since the overall vocal melody sits relatively low, try to place the voice toward the back molars of your lower jaw and sing with a chest voice (resonating in the chest cavity).
That should help you reproduce a vibe close to the original.
Give it a try.