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Have you ever heard what Utaite is?
Yes? Yatta!
No? Then, let's have a short explanation.
Utaite: (歌い手) is a Japanese term for people who cover previously released songs. Generally, Utaite do cover songs for VOCALOID original songs, anime, game-related songs and J-Pop.
Yes? Yatta!
No? Then, let's have a short explanation.
Utaite: (歌い手) is a Japanese term for people who cover previously released songs. Generally, Utaite do cover songs for VOCALOID original songs, anime, game-related songs and J-Pop.
They usually post them on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube under the utattemita category.
*Smile, formerly Nico Nico Douga (ニコニコ動画, Niko Niko Dōga); abbreviated Nico-dō) is a Japanese video-sharing service on the web.
*Smile, formerly Nico Nico Douga (ニコニコ動画, Niko Niko Dōga); abbreviated Nico-dō) is a Japanese video-sharing service on the web.
Occasionally, Utaite may collaborate with each other, forming pairs or groups that they collaborate in.
Many Utaite don't show their face very often because of their own reasons but they usually have their own fan arts.
So, let's get started!
Many Utaite don't show their face very often because of their own reasons but they usually have their own fan arts.
So, let's get started!
1. Mafumafu (まふまふ)
Mafumafu is a popular utaite well-known for his soft, yet upbeat middle-high ranged voice who started in December 2010.
Mafumafu likes to add different vocal effects to his voice and scream loudly in his covers.
Mafumafu is a popular utaite well-known for his soft, yet upbeat middle-high ranged voice who started in December 2010.
Mafumafu likes to add different vocal effects to his voice and scream loudly in his covers.
He also has a very wide vocal range and a versatile voice, possessing the ability to hit and leap into high notes effortlessly.
This song titled "Sacrifice" ー Originally sung by Mafumafu「To The Abandoned Sacred Beasts」OP Theme Song. https://open.spotify.com/track/73edp4NGGZZJgrtt6qxlHT?si=8j0M6jM6RO2WjGJqQZX2Yg
This song titled "Sacrifice" ー Originally sung by Mafumafu「To The Abandoned Sacred Beasts」OP Theme Song. https://open.spotify.com/track/73edp4NGGZZJgrtt6qxlHT?si=8j0M6jM6RO2WjGJqQZX2Yg
Due to his high vocal range, he is capable of producing a very convincing feminine voice, most clearly seen in his cover of "Matryoshka".
You can check his songs on his youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTR1tcOAhjgi6YukrPpZxg
You can check his songs on his youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTR1tcOAhjgi6YukrPpZxg
2. Soraru (そらる)
Soraru is a popular utaite known for his low, breathy voice, with a slight drawl. His voice is usually described as being sultry and ikemen-type by fans, and is easily recognizable, with a distinct huskiness to it.
Soraru is a popular utaite known for his low, breathy voice, with a slight drawl. His voice is usually described as being sultry and ikemen-type by fans, and is easily recognizable, with a distinct huskiness to it.
He is also well-regarded as a sound editor, and often mixes and masters songs for VOCALOID producers as well as other utaite.
This song titled 銀の祈誓 ー Originally Sung by Soraru「Goblin Slayer Ending OST」 https://open.spotify.com/track/1iFbEggS4cNnkE2kcSPrvC?si=GTZ-LBFiTPmuZG3JeNastg
This song titled 銀の祈誓 ー Originally Sung by Soraru「Goblin Slayer Ending OST」 https://open.spotify.com/track/1iFbEggS4cNnkE2kcSPrvC?si=GTZ-LBFiTPmuZG3JeNastg
He is very emotive and changes his singing style to effectively match the song he is covering.
He is also capable of hitting extremely high notes, for example, his cover of "Last Night,Good Night." (Originally sang by Hatsune Miku)
YT Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/soraruYT
He is also capable of hitting extremely high notes, for example, his cover of "Last Night,Good Night." (Originally sang by Hatsune Miku)
YT Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/soraruYT
3. Eve (いぶ)
Eve, formerly known as Keitora (けいとら) and Kurowa (クロわ), is an utaite known for his very distinctive thin, boyish voice which despite being slightly nasal in tone, is very gentle and nice-flowing.
Eve, formerly known as Keitora (けいとら) and Kurowa (クロわ), is an utaite known for his very distinctive thin, boyish voice which despite being slightly nasal in tone, is very gentle and nice-flowing.
His voice is usually described as being shota-like or "cute", however he can also sing in a more uncharacteristically rough manner, as seen in parts of his cover of "Headphone Actor"
This song titled Dramaturgy ー Originally sung by Eve ft. Hatsune Miku https://open.spotify.com/track/44i0yotEYW72i9QbpWcn6y?si=LZPE1FblSgixfQt88hytrA
This song titled Dramaturgy ー Originally sung by Eve ft. Hatsune Miku https://open.spotify.com/track/44i0yotEYW72i9QbpWcn6y?si=LZPE1FblSgixfQt88hytrA
Though he mostly sings VOCALOID songs from a variety of genres, he is also known to be a fan of indie and folk rock, having covered songs by the bands Galileo Galilei and RADWIMPS.
Don't forget to check out his youtube channel ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/ooo0eve0ooo
Don't forget to check out his youtube channel ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/ooo0eve0ooo
4. Amatsuki (天月)
Amatsuki is an utaite with a cheery shota voice. He loves to cover songs freely, not caring if he hits wrong notes. However, as shown in his "Nijigen Dream Fever", he can sing with much strength and seriousness.
Amatsuki is an utaite with a cheery shota voice. He loves to cover songs freely, not caring if he hits wrong notes. However, as shown in his "Nijigen Dream Fever", he can sing with much strength and seriousness.
He is also noted for his "elmo" voice. He is 28 years old, but his appearance is still like a teenager's and his behavior is somewhat childish as well.
This song titled 恋人募集中(仮) (Looking for a Girlfriend) ー Originally sung by Amatsuki. https://open.spotify.com/track/4NCzIYDX2gq5PypEk3AjvA?si=cm35W_LFQji3zZHH9LlXGw
This song titled 恋人募集中(仮) (Looking for a Girlfriend) ー Originally sung by Amatsuki. https://open.spotify.com/track/4NCzIYDX2gq5PypEk3AjvA?si=cm35W_LFQji3zZHH9LlXGw
Amatsuki is also close friends with Mafumafu, Soraru, and Itou Kashitarou.
Some days Mafumafu would go to the gym with Amatsuki to hang out with him but usually Amatsuki would do the actual exercising while Mafumafu would be playing around in the gym. https://www.youtube.com/user/amatsuki2525official
Some days Mafumafu would go to the gym with Amatsuki to hang out with him but usually Amatsuki would do the actual exercising while Mafumafu would be playing around in the gym. https://www.youtube.com/user/amatsuki2525official
5. 96Neko (96猫)
96Neko is an utaite who is well-known for her husky lower range vocals, and for being a "ryouseirui"(able to sing in both typically male and female ranges). However, she is also able to sing in a very cute female voice.
96Neko is an utaite who is well-known for her husky lower range vocals, and for being a "ryouseirui"(able to sing in both typically male and female ranges). However, she is also able to sing in a very cute female voice.
She is also known for adding humorous lyrics and random serifu in songs, like in "trick and treat", "Matryoshka", and "Aa, Subarashiki Nyansei".
This song titled Uso No Hibana ー Originally sung by Kuroneko「Kuzu No Honkai OP」 https://open.spotify.com/track/2ivUunLn1Ak4TtsqVshQAA?si=IDaTrHBRQ1uU7Ab66ZnYHQ
This song titled Uso No Hibana ー Originally sung by Kuroneko「Kuzu No Honkai OP」 https://open.spotify.com/track/2ivUunLn1Ak4TtsqVshQAA?si=IDaTrHBRQ1uU7Ab66ZnYHQ
96Neko has requested that people should not record her namahousous and redistribute them; however, she is fine with people recording them for personal entertainment usage.
Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/96nekoch
Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/96nekoch
6. Reol (れをる)
Reol is a composer and utaite, known for working with GigaP and Okiku. The trio usually produces different types of works, such as music videos and songs.
Although the group has since disbanded due to creative differences, all three are still in contact.
Reol is a composer and utaite, known for working with GigaP and Okiku. The trio usually produces different types of works, such as music videos and songs.
Although the group has since disbanded due to creative differences, all three are still in contact.
Reol's singing is said to be high-pitched, raspy, strong, and unique. She can sing in low and high notes, as well as change the strength of her voice in many songs.
This song titled Kinjitou (金字塔) ー Originally sung by Reol. https://open.spotify.com/track/02HNBwIheiZAuzC8p1QBPn?si=nw6JK5iERoGEbWlPb8zNxA
This song titled Kinjitou (金字塔) ー Originally sung by Reol. https://open.spotify.com/track/02HNBwIheiZAuzC8p1QBPn?si=nw6JK5iERoGEbWlPb8zNxA
She can sing in low and high notes, as well as change the strength of her voice in many songs. Her singing techniques also vary throughout her different songs. Frequently, she autotunes her vocals to fit some of the songs.
Her youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/reolch
Her youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/reolch
7. Luz (ルス)
Luz is an utaite with a voice in the upper register that is somewhat flat and quiet, yet uniquely emotive and expressive. He often covers songs that are emotional or slow, though will sometimes take part in uncharacteristically silly collaboration
Luz is an utaite with a voice in the upper register that is somewhat flat and quiet, yet uniquely emotive and expressive. He often covers songs that are emotional or slow, though will sometimes take part in uncharacteristically silly collaboration
His voice has a naturally high timbre, but he has shown himself to be capable of going very low as well.
The song title is Streaming Heart ー Originally sung by Deco*27 feat. Hatsune Miku. (This version below is the one covered by Luz) https://open.spotify.com/track/3D4luyjBTBNwZ3B9SOa9aZ?si=lIO3SY4uSDe9KtWMbGQcJQ
The song title is Streaming Heart ー Originally sung by Deco*27 feat. Hatsune Miku. (This version below is the one covered by Luz) https://open.spotify.com/track/3D4luyjBTBNwZ3B9SOa9aZ?si=lIO3SY4uSDe9KtWMbGQcJQ
However, his cover of "Ifuudoudou" was a turning point where he began to be known for the erotic quality of his covers rather than the "lazy cuteness" that he was known for in his early days.
Here is his YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/luzofficialchannel
Here is his YT Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/luzofficialchannel
