Can you sing Empire by Of Monsters and Men?
Empire by Of Monsters and Men runs C4 to G5 (19 semitones), rated moderate for karaoke. Hum for 30 seconds to see your exact percent fit before you step up.
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Vocal character
bright, driving · soprano, big, anthemic build
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Can I sing Empire at karaoke?
Empire covers 19 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-50% placement among indie pop songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around C4 and the high note around G5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A soprano can sing Empire's peak (G5) without strain; a mezzo-soprano would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
Empire is a less familiar karaoke pick than the typical indie pop song HumMatch tracks (scores 38/100 vs. a median of 50).
Who it likely fits
That top-50%-widest span for indie pop is a big part of why Empire scores 58/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who may struggle
Dropping 2 semitones would bring Empire's peak note inside a typical mezzo-soprano's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Empire is estimated around C4 to G5. Compare that with your Vocal ID before choosing the original key. If your comfortable high note is below the song’s hardest section, try a lower key or one of the safer alternatives below.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Best for a female soprano or high mezzo who can carry a wide, building indie-pop chorus.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
Empire spans roughly C4 to G5: about 19 semitones. Your safest move is to compare that against your own Vocal ID.
Across the 6 Of Monsters and Men songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from G3 to G5, about 24 semitones (roughly 2 octaves). See the full Of Monsters and Men vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
Empire scores 58/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. Empire is a less familiar karaoke pick than the typical indie pop song HumMatch tracks (scores 38/100 vs. a median of 50).
A soprano can sing Empire's peak (G5) without strain; a mezzo-soprano would be stretching for it.
That top-50%-widest span for indie pop is a big part of why Empire scores 58/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Empire may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
Hum 3 notes in HumMatch and compare your Vocal ID against Empire, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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