[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
If you’re confident in your singing voice and skills, you probably want to shine and steal the spotlight at karaoke with friends! Nail a tough song with ease, and you’re sure to become the center of attention.
In this feature, we’ve gathered songs that seem high in difficulty for men who take pride in their vocals and want to show off at karaoke.
Some of the individual song articles also include tips and checkpoints to keep in mind when actually singing.
Use this guide to take on challenging tracks and soak up the cheers from your friends at your next karaoke session!
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mixed nutsNEW!Official HIGE DANDism
Official HIGE DANDism’s hit “Mixed Nuts,” best known as the theme song for the popular anime SPY×FAMILY, is one of their most beloved tracks, yet it contains several elements that make it quite challenging despite its catchy melody.
Most notably, the vocal range: including the falsetto parts, it spans from mid1 D# to hihi A#, which is extremely wide, and the chorus repeatedly hits hi C#.
The song stands out for its overall high tessitura, making it a piece that demands strong vocal stamina.
Silent JealousyNEW!X JAPAN
When people think of bands with lots of difficult songs, many probably imagine X JAPAN first.
TOSHI’s high-tone vocals are quite hard to replicate, and it’s no exaggeration to say most of their tracks are challenging.
Among X JAPAN’s songs, one I especially recommend is Silent Jealousy.
Its range is mid2B to hi C#, which isn’t particularly wide for X JAPAN, but most of the chorus sits between hi B and hi C#, making the chorus impressively high.
It’s a great practice piece for those looking to build endurance in their high-tone vocals.
broad daylightKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s second digital-only single, released in February 2019.
It was written as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” starring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
Even on first listen, you can tell the song is full of tough spots to reproduce in karaoke—its wildly fluctuating vocal melodies and the extensive use of falsetto, especially in the chorus, make it quite challenging.
Master smooth transitions between different vocal techniques first, then sing it with flair and become the center of attention!
force majeureVaundy
This track was released exclusively for digital distribution on January 22, 2020, and it really gives the impression of “Only Vaundy could sing this!” I think you can broadly divide the song into a calm first half and a second half that really showcases the high notes.
The vocal range is very wide, from A#2 to C5.
In the rap section at the beginning, a relaxed feel is key.
Sing it coolly, but make sure your words are clear so it doesn’t turn into a mumble.
For the high notes starting from the chorus in the second half, lift your facial muscles to prepare, then project your voice as if aiming far into the distance.
Since the high notes keep coming, that burst of momentum is crucial.
When you nail this part, it feels great for both the singer and the listener! Vaundy has many difficult songs, so they’re really worth practicing.
Definitely give it a try!
Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has produced many masterpieces.
Their songs are often difficult, but among them, Nachtmusik is one of the most challenging.
The toughest aspect of this piece is, above all, the high notes.
It’s not just that there are many high notes; it features both low and high falsetto, along with repeated, drastic shifts in pitch.
In addition to falsetto technique, precise pitch control is required, placing its difficulty among the highest even within Japanese pop music.
CharlesBalloon
The Vocaloid song “Charles” has become very popular thanks to covers by various singers and artists—do you all know it? I always sing this song in the original key, but it’s quite difficult! The overall range is C#3 to C#5, so it’s really high, and I especially find the parts in the chorus where the melody leaps up and down to be challenging.
There are spots near the beginning of the first verse where the pitch rises, too.
For sections like these, it helps to imagine the target note clearly—like aiming an arrow at a target—when you produce your voice; it lets the sound come out comfortably.
Also, the rhythm in the pre-chorus tends to rush, so try to sing each note carefully to keep the groove steady.
Many Vocaloid songs are high, but if you’re confident in your upper range, you might be able to sing “Charles” in the original key—so definitely give it a try!
CITRUSDa-iCE
Da-iCE’s “CITRUS” shot to fame as a high-tone song! I bet many of you, regardless of gender, have tried singing it.
The overall vocal range is F3–D5, which is generally easier for women than men, so Da-iCE hitting those high notes makes them a group many men admire.
The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the tricky part is how the chorus suddenly jumps up into the high register.
When you’re firing off high notes, if your falsetto isn’t stable, you can strain your throat.
Keep the sensation of “resonating in your head” at all times—your facial muscles will naturally lift, so don’t forget to stay mindful of that.
Also, you’ll need good explosiveness, so project your voice as if you’re aiming far away.
In the last chorus, the key modulates and the pitch goes even higher, so it’s okay to sing out more than you think!