Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of hype, high-energy tracks?
Of course, the latest hits can get everyone pumped, but don’t the nostalgic songs from your youth get you especially excited?
In this article, we’ll introduce some high-energy songs recommended for people in their 30s!
We’ve picked mainly hits from the ’90s and 2000s, so if you’re in your 30s, you’ll probably find a lot of nostalgic tunes here.
Use this as a reference for choosing karaoke songs and for many other occasions!
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Songs that get people in their 30s pumped. A collection of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (41–50)
Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN
ACIDMAN’s major-label debut song “Zōka ga Warau” (“Artificial Flowers Laugh”).
Released at the exceptional price of 300 yen, it became a nationwide hit thanks to its buzz and solid musicality.
If you’re a man who likes bands from the late 30s era, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The singable point of this track is its simple vocal line that you can deliver roughly without any problem.
Because the chorus feels like it’s about to surge but never quite does, the overall range is surprisingly narrow.
There’s no vibrato or operatic-style shouts either, so simply singing with a rough, raspy tone like in the original will be more than enough to make it work.
Songs that get people in their 30s pumped: A collection of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (51–60)
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
A song almost everyone has heard at least once.
It’s BUMP OF CHICKEN’s second single, tied in as an insert song for a drama with the same title.
The intro’s guitar tone draws you in, then it gradually shifts up through the gears and bursts open in the chorus.
There’s no way this won’t get you fired up! Be sure to listen closely to the moments when vocalist Fujiwara’s distinctive voice turns raspy, too.
If I sing to the sky175R
175R is a rock band that made its major debut in 2003.
They announced a hiatus in 2010, but resumed activities in 2016 and continue to perform at many festivals and play live shows.
When you think of 175R, many people probably think first of this song, Sora ni Utaeba.
The song overall gives the impression of having many long tones, which really bring out vocalist SHOGO’s higher register.
The vocal range spans an octave and a half from F3 to B4, which might feel a bit high for male singers.
That said, the song starts mostly in the lower range, so as long as you can handle the rapid, wordy line at the end of the chorus, it’s a very satisfying song to sing.
It builds even more toward the end with call-and-response parts, so definitely give it a try when you want to hype things up at karaoke.
ApolloPorno Graffitti
It’s the major debut single by the rock band Porno Graffitti.
It first became a hot topic in their home prefecture of Hiroshima and gradually started being heard all across Japan.
Perhaps there are even people who say Porno Graffitti was what awakened their love for music.
YELLIkimonogakari
A song with a warm singing voice and a melody that gently embraces the many feelings of youth, captivating listeners with its heartfelt resonance.
It delicately yet powerfully portrays young people who, though uncertain, are trying to take a step toward the future.
Released by Ikimono-gakari in September 2009, the song was selected as the required piece for the NHK Nationwide School Music Competition’s junior high school division, capturing the hearts of many students.
Many of you may remember singing this song with classmates and friends during your school days.
If you sing it at karaoke, it will likely bring back nostalgic memories and fill you with warmth.
BUMP to youKetsumeishi
This song is intriguing for the contrast between its club-style electronic beats and its laid-back mood.
It’s the 10th single released in 2004 by the hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.
A sophisticated track that sings about a joyful night spent with “you.”
happiness!!!Kaela Kimura
Kaela Kimura is a female singer-songwriter who remains popular today.
She has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for aiming at a high score is “happiness!!!.” It’s known as a classic from her early career.
While it contains quite a few slightly high phrases, there are almost no long sustained notes, so if you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t have trouble with the high range.
There are some English lyrics sprinkled in, but the vocal line itself is simple, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.