Karaoke songs that make it easy to score 100 points [for men]

Keisuke KuwataMidnight Dandy

Keisuke Kuwata – Midnight Dandy (Full ver.)

Songs by Keisuke Kuwata and Southern All Stars are popular across a wide range of age groups, so I have a lot of students in their 20s who choose to sing them! This time’s “Mayonaka no Dandy” was apparently first released as a solo single in 1993.

The vocal range is generally around B3 on average, and the melody line is simple, making it easy to remember and sing.

Precisely because the melody is simple, small pitch discrepancies can stand out when matching the pitch bar, but if you sing carefully, your score will definitely go up! When moving from the A and B sections into the chorus, the pitch rises a bit, so try to keep your facial muscles lifted and sing lightly throughout so you don’t tense up.

Once you’re comfortable, you could try adding a slight shout like Kuwata does, but if your score isn’t improving, it might strain your throat, so better not do it (lol).

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Billyrrom – “CYM”【Official Music Video】

If you want to aim for a perfect score with a stylish, high-sense track, we also recommend “CYM.” It’s a Black music–style piece centered on funk and disco, with a bouncy bassline that stands out throughout.

The vocal lines add color to the track, often coming in on the backbeat.

While the rhythm aspect carries some difficulty, the vocals are relatively monotone with little variation, making it a song that’s easier to target a perfect 100 with.

After-school[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – After School (MV)

[Alexandros] is a band that has produced numerous classic songs.

Even those not well-versed in Japanese rock have probably heard their music at least once.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is “After School.” While it has the essence of J-rock, it strongly incorporates elements of overseas alternative rock throughout, featuring a refreshing and composed vocal line.

It’s a notably understated piece: the vocals have minimal ups and downs and a relatively narrow range, making it an ideal song for aiming at a perfect score.

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Fujifabric – Red-Yellow Osmanthus

This is the third single by Fujifabric, released in 2004.

The song’s overall vocal range is A#3 to G#4, so it should be very comfortable for those who struggle with high notes.

With a tempo of 153, it’s easy to ride the rhythm and stay aware of the pitch bar.

The A and B sections focus on lower notes, so if you overuse your throat, you’ll end up singing the higher notes in the chorus with a throaty sound, making it harder to stay on pitch.

When singing, aim for a singing voice rather than a speaking voice, and make sure the sound comes correctly from the vocal folds.

Lightly touch the dip between your collarbones and try producing sound from there.

If the spot you’re touching vibrates slightly, that’s a sign you’re using your voice correctly.

Sing with the image of projecting the sound forward from that point.

For low notes, place the sound right in front of you; for high notes, aim farther away and use a quick, explosive release.

In all cases, produce the sound from your vocal folds.

Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

Recently, the band YUTORI-SEDAI has been steadily gaining popularity in the Japanese rock scene.

They excel at classic ballads much like back number, and since becoming a three-piece, their momentum has really picked up.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Watashi datte,”.

The vocal range is about average and includes some falsetto, but the vocal lines have a traditional, orthodox ballad feel, making it an ideal choice if you’re aiming for a perfect score.

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Yuzu “Story” Music Video

I looked it up because I thought, “This sounds really familiar,” and it turned out to be the CM song for Toyota’s Ractis! It’s a single released in 2008.

Since it’s a Yuzu song, the range is higher than the average male vocal range, so if you’re good at high notes, it’s easy to sing and a good candidate to aim for a perfect 100.

The chorus has many sustained endings, so make sure to take a breath for each phrase and pay close attention to the pitch bar.

I always told a student who loved Yuzu and sang them all the time, “It’s high, so keep your facial muscles lifted so your pitch doesn’t drop!” It can be tough until you get used to it, but once your pitch dips even for a moment, it’s hard to correct.

Of course, it’s fine to switch to falsetto—just make sure you can place the pitch solidly around the brow area.

The most important factor in scoring is pitch, so focus on maintaining it!

RADWIMPSIs there still anything that love can do?

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’s “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” is a song released on July 19, 2019 as the theme song for the film Weathering With You.

Many of you are probably familiar with it.

The tempo is relaxed, and the melody line is easy to follow.

If you sing each phrase carefully, you won’t fall out of rhythm, making it easy to match the pitch bar as well.

The overall vocal range is C#3–F#4; it goes a bit high, but since it’s a gentle song, use your falsetto to sing with a soft feel.

Try to project your voice as if it’s resonating in your head, coming from the top of your head for both low and high notes.

When you focus on head resonance, your facial muscles naturally lift, and keeping them that way makes it easier to stay on pitch.

Around the chorus, adding an accent to the initial note helps your voice come out clearly and lets you sing comfortably.