Koji Tamaki’s easy-to-sing songs: A roundup of tracks to try at karaoke
Koji Tamaki, who rose to fame as the vocalist of the rock band Anzen Chitai and is also a popular solo singer-songwriter.
With his overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power, he’s a renowned singer who has moved music fans all across Japan.
He has so many truly wonderful songs, and I’m sure many fans want to sing his tracks at karaoke—but a lot of them are quite difficult…
So in this article, we’ll introduce some of Koji Tamaki’s more singable songs.
By “singable,” we mean melodies that are easier to follow—it doesn’t mean they’re easy.
We hope this helps you choose songs for karaoke, and if you’re confident in your singing, give them a try!
Koji Tamaki’s easy-to-sing songs: A roundup of tracks to try at karaoke
MelodyKoji Tamaki
Koji Tamaki’s classic “Melody,” a huge karaoke favorite.
These days, many people use streaming platforms and karaoke apps, so you probably hear this song quite often.
I’m sure many people admire it, too.
However, because falsetto appears toward the end of the chorus, a lot of folks find it hard to sing.
It’s true that the song has a wide vocal range, but the falsetto in this track sits in the lower range, so if you set the key appropriately, you can actually sing the chorus’s falsetto parts in chest voice without much trouble.
Instead of matching the key to the A or B section, use the chorus’s falsetto part as your reference.
Even if you’re not confident with falsetto, you’ll be able to sing it—so give this approach a try.
Harmony at the End of SummerKoji Tamaki
A gentle melody leaves a lasting impression in the classic “Harmony at Summer’s End.” Created by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki and released in 1986, the song is still loved by younger generations today.
It’s also notably easy to sing.
Most remarkable is that there’s no use of falsetto.
While many of Koji Tamaki’s songs span a wide vocal range, this one—partly due to its relationship with the lyrics—maintains a calm, consistent melody throughout.
That said, because it features many long tones, when you actually sing it, try not to overengage your diaphragm; aim for slightly reduced volume for a more relaxed delivery.
Wine Red HeartNEW!Safe zone
With lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Koji Tamaki, this is one of Anzenchitai’s signature songs.
Many people born in the early Heisei era or the Showa era have probably sung it.
Since it’s sung in a generally calm tone and range, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.
There are a few spots where the melody rises.
Belting those parts can sound cool, and singing in a composed tone like Tamaki does also gives it a tasteful charm.
From the high point of the chorus to where the melody drops slightly, the pitch can be tricky, so it may help to focus on the lower notes and sing them carefully.
It’s a recommended song when you want to deliver a gentle, heartfelt performance.
Every dayKoji Tamaki
This song gives voice to the wish that we can overcome the painful emotions we face in everyday life and always keep smiling.
It’s included on the album “GOLD,” released in 2014.
Built around piano with vocals layered on top, the simple arrangement conveys a sense of tenderness that’s more than just power.
By vividly depicting ordinary daily scenes and the movements of the heart, the lyrics feel closer and more relatable.
The conversational singing style throughout makes it easy to sing, and by cherishing each word, you can help shape the song’s atmosphere.
RookieKoji Tamaki
This song carries a message of encouragement, standing by those on the verge of losing heart and rousing the courage to move forward.
It’s said to have been composed with an image of Yoshinobu Takahashi, who was then a rookie shining with the Yomiuri Giants.
The blend of light, buoyant sound and uplifting words leaves a strong impression, gently reminding us that it’s important to keep a sense of enjoyment in any situation.
Its smooth melodic line makes it easy to sing, and I recommend riding the breezy rhythm and letting a cheerful feeling carry your performance.
countrysideKoji Tamaki
The celebrated song “Den-en” is distinguished by its exhilarating, fast-paced melody.
It’s such a famous piece that many people are likely familiar with it.
Among Koji Tamaki’s works, this song is exceptionally easy to sing.
Why is it easy to sing? The main reason is its narrow vocal range.
A narrow range means more emphasis on the lower register.
With more low notes, dynamic contrast is naturally limited, so even those who aren’t confident singers can still make it sound good as long as they keep the rhythm.
As for the rhythm, it’s written in a straightforward 4/4 time, making it a low-difficulty song from every angle.
Mr. SunKoji Tamaki
This song gently sings of feelings directed toward the sun that is always shining on us.
It’s included as the opening track on the 1997 album “JUNK LAND.” The simple sound of percussion and acoustic guitar highlights the message of the lyrics and the vocals.
The way the words are packed in and the way the line endings are delivered is distinctive, but overall the vocal style is more of a level, conversational melody with little dramatic rise and fall.
Imagining yourself casting your feelings out into the distance may make it easier to sing.
In conclusion
I introduced some Koji Tamaki songs that are easier to sing.
Many of Tamaki’s songs are challenging in terms of expressiveness, so there weren’t many I could readily recommend.
The songs featured in this article aren’t necessarily easy either; I presented them as easier to sing because their melodies are easier to follow.
I hope this article helps you enjoy singing them at karaoke.