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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 high scores for men (231–240)

Your eyes are 10,000 voltsTakao Horiuchi

Your Eyes Are 10,000 Volts — Takao Horiuchi

Your Eyes Are 10,000 Volts - Takao Horiuchi

At the time, Takao Horiuchi, who belonged to the band Alice, released this song as a solo artist, with the release date being August 5, 1978.

While Alice was at the height of their popularity, the song was also used in a Shiseido campaign and became a major hit.

If you’re currently in your late 40s to late 50s as of 2021, many of you may remember pretending a broom was a guitar and singing this song during school cleaning time.

In fact, I was one of those kids.

Musically, it has a very memorable chorus melody and lyrics, making it familiar to just about anyone and easy to sing at karaoke.

It might be fun to compete for high scores by singing just this one song, too!

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Nagisa HotelKeisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata – Nagisa Hotel (Full ver.)

Nagisa Hotel Keisuke Kuwata

This song is included on Keisuke Kuwata’s fourth best-of album, “Itsumo Dokokade,” released in November 2022.

It was reportedly newly written specifically for inclusion on this album.

Kuwata debuted on the major scene with Southern All Stars in 1977, and the fact that he has remained at the forefront of Japan’s music scene ever since is nothing short of remarkable.

His vocals on this track show no sign of age-related decline; if anything, they’ve grown even more refined, and listening to him truly commands respect.

The song itself is a gentle, medium-to-slow-tempo ballad.

The vocal melody has no complex or puzzling parts, making it very approachable and listener-friendly.

Even with such a simple melody, his signature “Kuwata-bushi” style shines through, which is wonderful.

As mentioned, the melody is very simple and easy to hum, so I think it’s a great candidate for scoring high in karaoke.

If you sing it with a solid, resonant low register, it will likely sound even better—give it a try.

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FlowerFujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hana (Official Video)

Hana Fujii Kaze

This is Fujii Kaze’s 14th digital-only single, released in October 2023.

It was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama series “The Best-Loved Flower.” The track is characterized by an unforgettable melody and a piano riff that sinks into the heart.

It evokes a warm sentiment along with a sense of comfort.

The falsetto in the chorus is beautiful and has a charm that makes you want to try it at karaoke.

However, its wide vocal range may be a bit selective for singers.

It’s a song anyone can sing with affection, making it perfect for racking up points at karaoke.

Imitating Fujii Kaze’s smooth vibrato can also help you refine your vocal technique.

It’s a recommended pick for men who want to aim for a high score with a gentle melody.

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TsubasaUnder Graph

Tsubasa

Tsubasa Under Graph

It’s the major-label debut single by the Japanese rock band Under Graph, released in September 2004.

The melody and rhythm are very simple and easy to follow, so even beginners at singing should find it easy to aim for a high score at karaoke.

However, precisely because it’s a simple song, if you just breeze through it, the rhythm can become flat and you might lose points for expression.

Make sure to really feel the snare drum on beats 2 and 4 as you sing!

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Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita

Nana Eikura stars in Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” special movie-version PV

Christmas Eve Tatsuro Yamashita

It’s Tatsuro Yamashita’s 12th single, released in December 1983.

Even nearly 40 years after its release, it remains a long-selling J-pop Christmas classic that you’re sure to hear every holiday season.

Because it’s a song that has been loved by many for so long, the vocal melody is very easy to remember and hum along to, making it a great choice when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.

The only drawback might be that it’s a bit hard to pick at karaoke outside the Christmas season!

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Full of memoriesH₂O

"Full of memories"—moved by a nostalgic melody

Memories Are Full H₂O

This is the fifth single by the male duo H2O, released in March 1983.

It was also used as the theme song when Mitsuru Adachi’s popular manga Miyuki was adapted into an anime, so many of you may have heard it.

As the title suggests, the song features a gentle, nostalgic melody, making it easy for anyone to sing and remember.

The harmony part isn’t particularly difficult either, so it can be fun to try harmonizing as a duo with a friend!

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Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Highest Altitude” ONE PIECE Lyric MV

SEKAI NO OWARI at the highest point

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s sixth digital-only single, released in September 2023.

It was reportedly written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

The song expertly pairs Fukase’s slightly boyish vocals with a bright, poppy sound.

Perhaps reflecting that vibe, the vocal melody is easy for anyone to hum along to, making it one of the best picks when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.

However, the rhythm of the backing track changes between sections, so be sure to listen closely to it and avoid singing in a flat, uniform way.

Also, if you try placing your voice so it resonates against your upper palate in your mouth, you can reproduce a bright tone rich in high overtones like the original singer’s—definitely give it a try.

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