HAIIRO NO GINKA Vol 52 

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Top 10 Japanese Rock Singer

From visual kei to heavy metal the top 10 Japanese rock singers. Don't agree with the list? Vote for an existing item you think should be ranked higher or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on or create your own version of this list.

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 Comments about Kyo:

He should be above Ruki on this list! Cause Kyo has such a wide range of vocals he is great he can sound almost inhuman at times with his screams like at the beginning of Repetition of Hatred it's just 'WHOA' cause with Ruki you get sick of him after a while. But the rest are still good musicians!

Jrock-LOVE:

+9Kyo is WAY better than Ruki. Way more experienced, and he has a much better vocal range than Ruki. I do like Gazette, but I think overall Kyo is more talented and should have made the top of the list.

+8Wow I can't even begin to believe why Kyo is under ruki. It is prob just because more gazette fans voted. Kyos voice is unmatched. He has insane vocal range and sings with true emotion.

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「Why do people find the need for tattoos?」

photographs and interview: Matsuda Miyuki
hair&make-up: Yamaguchi Atsushi (EKYQ)

Matsuda: How was the photo shoot this time?

Kyo: It was interesting. It felt unrestrained.

Matsuda: I have been told a lot that I am quite an unusual photographer (laughs)

Kyo: Really unusual (laughs). It was very interesting. It was so different from the usual today that I can’t imagine how it will look; it was fun.

Matsuda: In that sense, it was chaotic (laughs)

Kyo: I don’t appear much in magazines themselves, and also don’t get a lot of pictures taken.

Matsuda: The tattoos were very beautiful. I like such delicate designs. I am fascinated with them. In the beginning what made you think of getting a tattoo?

Kyo: In the past, during a live I forgot a particular timing and my left ear suffered damage. Because of that I lost the ability to hear low-pitched sounds. From that, I made a resolution, and thought, “I want to do something desperately, without regrets.” “More earnestly, I want to go to a deeper place.” With that I thought, “It’s no good if I don’t change,” It was then that I decided to get a tattoo.

Matsuda: DIR EN GREY is a bit different from being “bad”; isn’t there introverted darkness present?

Kyo: It is not that I particularly like beautiful things, if it’s an unrealistic world-view, and if anything, I love unclean/filthy and scary things.

Matsuda: With frightening things there are various types of fears.

Kyo: That’s right. Like something from inside, something painful, or ambient.

I want to do something desperately, without regrets
It was then that I decided to get a tattoo

 Matsuda: Like symbolizing the pain in one’s heart?

Kyo: That sort of world-view has been easy to put into form. I wanted to do an underground expression that other people haven’t done yet. And also, from that I let out blood and steadily became extreme; recently it’s become more real, I want to tell my thoughts directly; with only body and sound I think I want to be able to express it.

Matsuda: Within that sort of world-view, what do you think about the point where the fans are dragged in?

Kyo: During lives, I don’t want to express the bright/cheerful parts, but after the live ends I think there are a lot of people who feel refreshed. I’m not trying to speak for everyone’s voices, but those fans also have things that they carry, who look at I who is in their place, who screams when they are unable to scream. I don’t want to suggest anything from here, but naturally I think it becomes a good feeling.

Matsuda: If giving help with something, or thinking of giving something, you wouldn’t accept, would you?

Kyo: That may be the case. Basically, I am singing and writing lyrics for myself. I am doing it for my self-satisfaction, that’s why you can perceive it any way you want, and do what you want with it.

Matsuda: I think it’s amazing to make people buy a ticket, go to the venue and make them think “I want to listen to you sing”. Do you have any thoughts regarding the audience?

Kyo: It would be nice if they were there purely. No matter what kind of behavior they act out with, there is constantly unnecessary thinking and anxiety, but I think I want them to purely do their best. I am also doing what I love without thinking too much, if they were to watch with that stance then I think that would be interesting.

Matsuda: How does Kyo-san think of himself as a person?

Kyo: Maybe a weak person (laughs). I want to become strong but it’s quite difficult. When dealing with people, I may be a coward.

Matsuda: Are you saying that in terms of communication?

Kyo: As expected I am afraid of being betrayed, I know that if I don’t believe in someone, then the other person won’t believe in me, but it’s pretty difficult. I do have feelings of wanting to believe in someone and that it would be all right to get hurt, but it’s like I cannot become honest. If I were to say it simply, then it’s almost in that way.

Matsuda: For example with tattoos, does it feel like it is defending that fear?

Kyo: With tattoos it’s not like that. It’s just that I like them that I have them. There isn’t any deep meaning behind my getting tattoos. “I want to get them that’s why I get them.” “I like this picture/sketch so I’ll get it.” That’s all there is to it. Putting it simply, it’s just that, but I’m doing it honestly.

Matsuda: Have you ever wanted to get them removed?

Kyo: No. Basically I’m a person who gets easily bored, but I guess not with regard to tattoos. After all, it was painful getting them.

Matsuda: When did DIR EN GREY start?

Kyo: Around 13 years ago

Matsuda: Within those 13 years, what changed the most, and which aspect of you grew?

Kyo: Definitely the matter about my ear was the biggest change. “Beyond this, I have to do this with one ear,” is what I thought, I didn’t know if I could continue music. But I thought, “I need to get my act together,” at that time my appearance changed instantly; the way I performed, even the core within myself is stronger/harder. That was the greatest change/growth.

Matsuda: How long ago was that?

Kyo: Around 10 years ago. Also at the time when we went abroad, we were surrounded by many amazing bands; it wasn’t a win or loss,but I wanted to express more that there is also such a band like that in Japan.

Matsuda: How did the audience from abroad respond?

Kyo: There were a lot of audiencesthat were enthusiastic. I don’t do MCs at all which is why all the words I have are from lyrics. That’s why I think there are a lot of people who, with their utmost effort, try to comprehend the lyrics.

Matsuda: As expected, the sensation is different from Japan.

Kyo: The way we do it doesn’t change, but Japanese audienceslisten inan organized manner. For example, when it’s quiet they read the atmosphere and become quiet. Over there, they’re constantly noisy; in a good way and bad way they act freely.

Matsuda: Which places did you go to?

Kyo: America, Europe, Canada, we went to different places. But truthfully I dislike going abroad, because it’s tiring (laughs).

Matsuda: Is that so (laughs). Why?

Kyo: The meals don’t fit my taste, and I don’t speak English so I can’t communicate. When the lives are over everyone drinks alcohol. During tours it’s bad for my throat so I don’t drink. While everyone gets noisy I stay quietly at the side. (laughs)

Because I needed to get my act together
the core within myself became stronger

Matsuda: So after all here (STUDIO COAST) is where you can be calm.

Kyo: That’s right, for a long time this is where we’ve done lives the most.

Matsuda: What kind of things do you like to do during your private time?

Kyo: The thing that calms me the most is watching movies at cinemas and going for walks at night. When out on tours staying alone in the hotel makes me feel depressed, so I go outside. Basically I am the type who doesn’t want to be alone.

Matsuda: That’s a good feeling of being human-like. That sort of sensation may be connected with expression. An actor, for example, their form of expression is made of words. They read the script and theoretically create it, and that’s why words can have different kinds of meanings. But for a musician, he thinks of things with rhythm and sound.

Kyo: Today, while being photographed, I thought that it was very similar to writing lyrics and composing music. “A, let’s not do this after all,” or “more like this.” I also do it with my senses “That guitar shouldn’t be like that,” or “It should be like this.”

Matsuda: With that said, when standing on stage you completely change. That is definitely amazing. Now I really want to see a DIR EN GREY live. Can I go next time?

Kyo: Of course, please do come.

Source: http://www.orchestrated-chaos.com by myvinushka

--What meaning was put into the new album "DUM SPIRO SPERO" after 2 years and 9 months?

“It is the Latin aphorism for "As long as one breathes, hope is not thrown away". It contains the message "As long as a person lives, he is able to continue holding onto hope". The truth is I wasn't able to let out such a thing as hope, but now is a time/period, where I properly let that out, and all the members agreed to this decision. Of course, there are people who absolutely don't feel things such as "hope", but that is everyone's freedom. In this album, I got to write about the pain that people had until now, the parts they want to hide, their disgusting/repulsive parts, I think I was able to express the worldview and content deeper.”

--Rather than hope that is bathed in light so to say, it's like hope that is seen when one overcomes something, that sort of image, right?

“Because I myself am a pessimist(negative-thinker), I don't have hope itself. That's why, it’s possible that my longing for hope is stronger. I don't mean it in the bright feeling like "Let's do our best and live" - it’s like let’s go beyond something where you suffered/struggled, in the manner where even though you can't see the light you still continue on. I write about nothing but despair, however, after listening there is the feeling of what is next(beyond). I think we were able to make something that lets you feel the force of life. Isn't it that Japanese people often say "Let us conform to unity with everyone"? I can understand the feeling, but before that, one should think of what they can do individually and that links to moving one step forward. It's not simply letting out the answer, it’s to think of the things only I can express, I want to to grab it by myself while feeling it. Because of that you find something larger in that way, I think there is something to become more aware of.”

--As an artist how do you deal with "loneliness"?

“No matter how good a live we make, I can constantly feel loneliness. Though I think that is because I am weak. I want to become strong, but by no means does that happen (laughs). But, if I were to become strong I wouldn't be able to sing songs such as these. It is much easier to not mind the loneliness, but it ends up becoming the opposite. It would be good if I could separate myself from that self that is unable to [mind/realize loneliness], but if it were to end like that I would get really angry (laughs).”

--From now on what kind of music (will you create)?

“Now and from here on, it depends on how much I can put the world-view and image I hold into shape/form. Aren't there releases that others write so that people would listen, in order to sell? There is no way that there is such a thing, it can be the messages towards me or the like but, it's I can only make music that I think is cool. It's very simple. I don’t include things like dishonesty/impurity.”

Kyo

Born February 16 in Kyoto. DIR EN GREY was formed on 1997, debuted to major on 1999. He is in charge of all vocals and lyrics. Not only known to Japan but also to the world, the album "UROBOROS" was simultaneously released in 17 countries and placed at no.1 of the Top Heatseekers chart on the American Billboard Magazine. Different ways of singing, a style that breaks barriers, and unimaginable perfomances is the charm for most of the audiences. On August 3, there's a new album DUM SPIRO SPERO now on sale simultaneously released in 21 countries. And then there are plans on August for a European tour, beginning on September 15 a local tour and an North American tour in fall.

Source:http://orchestrated-chaos.com/ by myvinushka

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Kyo 京,born February 16, 1976 is the vocalist of Dir En Grey. He has been with the band since its inception in 1997 and was formerly in La:Sadie's. Kyo was inspired to become a rock star when he saw a picture of Buck-Tick vocalist Atsushi Sakurai on the desk of a junior high school classmate.

While he has only composed a handful of Dir En Grey's songs (for example, "The Domestic Fucker Family" and "Hades"), Kyo is responsible for all the lyrics, which usually have negative implications and touch on a variety of dark, sometimes taboo, subjects, such as sexual obsessions ("Zomboid"), abuse ("Berry"), and mass media ("Mr. Newsman"). Several songs deal with specifically Japanese issues, such as the country's casual attitude towards abortion ("Mazohyst of Decadence" and "Obscure") and its conformity-oriented society ("Children"). Others deal with more traditional subject matter such as personal feelings, emotions, and lost love ("Undecided", "Taiyou no Ao", "Mushi").

The vocabulary used ranges from vulgar to exalted, with wordplay and double entendres occurring frequently. For example, the title of the song "Mitsu to Tsuba", which is about rape, means "Honey and Saliva", but is written with the kanji inverted, suggesting reading them with an inverted pronunciation - "Tsumi to Batsu" - which would translate to "Crime and Punishment", a more appropriate title.

His stage performances became known for their shock elements such as full-body makeup resembling heavy burns, fake vomit of varying color and consistency, and various acts of self-mutilation. The authenticity of the latter is debated, given how frequent certain practices occur, sometimes firmly in place within a tour's usual set-list. For example, Kyo would regularly engage in fish-hooking during the performance of "Kodoku ni Shisu, Yueni Kodoku" throughout the "It Withers and Withers" and "Inward Scream" tours. However, in recent "Uroboros-era" performances he has toned down this violent stage persona.

Throughout his career, Kyo has been hospitalized multiple times: once in 2000, due to hearing problems (remaining partially deaf in his left ear and again in 2006 and 2009 with edema of larynx (inflamed vocal cords).

Bands:Dir En Grey, La:Sadie's, Masquerade, Visun

Poem book:

自虐、歛葬腐乱シネマ

前略、お元気ですか。最果ての地より名も無き君に愛をこめて・・・

EP/Album with Dir En Grey:

Missa

Gauze

Macabre

Kisou

Kai

Six Ugly

Vulgar

Withering to death

The marrow of a bone

Uroboros

Dum Spiro Spero

Bonus CD (with his poembook):

第三帝国楽団

腐乱シネマ帝國楽団