The band’s name, decided upon by guitarist ミヤ, was originally the name of a character from the Japanese children’s program "Ponkickies." The band is also known as “six-nine” from a play on words, since six-nine can be pronounced “muku” (六九) in Japanese. June 9th (6/9) is also known as "MUCC day" by their fans.
In 2000 the band had their first interview in the monthly publication FOOL’S MATE, issue 221. TATTOO (on vocals) changed his name to Tatsurou and the band’s name MUCC was changed to ムック (pronounced MUKKU). On 6/9 ("MUCC day") they released their first CD single “娼婦/廃” (Shoufu/Hai) and a second press of their album “アンティーク” (Antiiku).
They went on their first tour in Europe in 2005 after they had been signed by the French label Soundlicious, which released their full albums. They mainly performed in France and Germany. In 2006 they were contacted by the German label GAN-SHIN and started a new tour in Germany. In August of 2006 they performed at Ram's Head Live for Otakon, their first United States performance. Their biggest European tour was in spring 2007 when they released their album "極彩" (Gokusai). They visited the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, France, Switzerland and Germany. Their concerts in Germany were a coupled tour with the band BALZAC. In May they performed in the United States for the second time during the J-rock Revolution Festival.
In 2008 their album "志恩" (Shion) was released, not only in Japan but also Europe and the United States as well. The band performed on the touring festival "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" in the United States from March through April, headlined by Atreyu and other bands. In June they performed at the hardrock festival Sweden Rock Festival 2008.
In late July through October 2008 they continued the "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" tour in Europe. "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008 International" was originally limited to the United Kingdom with a different lineup than the United States tour. However, shows were extended to Scandinavia, Netherlands and Germany upon the fans' wishes.
In August 2008 they worked together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel. Ken produced their single "アゲハ" (Ageha) which was released on August 27th, 2008 in Japan and digitally for overseas fans.
On January 28th, 2009 they released a new single "空と糸" (Sora to ito) together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel.
On March 4th, 2009 their 9th album "球体" (Kyuutai) was released and was followed by a national and world wide tour including Europe, USA and South America in late 2009.
In 2010 they released the Singles "Yakusoku" and "Falling down" accompanied by a Japan tour and followed by their full album "Karma" which came along with the "CHEMICAL PARADE" tour at the end of 2010 and a European "CHEMICAL PARADE" tour in Europe in January 2011 and some Asian dates in May.
In the following time they released the singles "Arcadia" which also featured DAISHI DANCE and Nirvana before their 15th Anniversary concert named “-MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live- MUCC vs ムック vs MUCC” at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall1-3 and their short "-MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live(s) – “97-12″ tour.
They participated in a tour called "J-ROCK EVOLUTION" together with girugamesh, alice nine, D=OUT and more for an Asian tour and announced a new single called "MOTHER" and a new album called "Shangri-la" for the end of 2012.
MUCC has played over 650gigs worldwide so far. Recently in May 2011, the band achieved Nippon Budokan concert 2days in a row with 15,000 audiences in total.
They’ve also performed in more than 100 events abroad and make frequent visits to Europe and Asia for one-man shows.
The band is now well known and very popular for their overwhelming live performances and the unique emotional expressions around the world. And for such reasons, MUCC is often invited to perform opening acts when overseas artists like GUNS N’ ROSES and Smashing Pumpkins come on tour in Japan.
Loud rock, folk, ballads and electro and so on…
Recently MUCC is seeking much attention for the new challenges of the musical diversity with other genres such as electro. Yet their musical principle of lyricism and nostalgia are still recognised as their solid characteristic through its process.
Miya plays DJ sets as his another project and Tatsuro has been a radio DJ over 2years, which explains that MUCC also plays an active role beyond their musical performances as a rockband.
Although MUCC is categorised as Visual-kei, this band is very conspicuous and has an extraordinary figure in Japanese music industry.
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utagoe
ムック Lyrics
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kara wo nugisute setsuna sakebu
oshi hana no yotsuba mitai ni yuu'utsu na shounen ni
GIRA tsuku hizashi ga katari kaketa
yasashii uta ga kikoete konai nara utaeba ii sou darou?
me ga kuramu hodo ni zettai no taiyou
ikiru kachi mo nai you na sekai wo aishiteru
minamo ni utsuru aojiroi hikari
tadayoi egaku hikari no SUTAKKAATO
shizuka ni yasumu you ni kagayaki wo owaraseta
chiisana hotaru wa mizu e shizumu
inochi mijikashi shin'on utouto[1] HAURINGU sasete utaou
ANSAMBURU wo kakinarasu ORE-tachi no shoudou
yuudachi no niji wo hizumasete
itsuka wa shinde nakunacchi mau no nara
waga mama ni gamushara ni warae
taisetsu na mono ga wakaranai kimi yo
kegare wo shiranu junsuimuku ga tattoi da nante uso daro
me ga kuramu hodo ni zettai no taiyou
kogetsuita kage ga moete yuku
ikiru kachi mo nai you na sekai wo aishiteru
ANSAMBURU kakinarasu ORE-tachi no shoudou
sakebu koe mo kokoro mo kareru made
hachigatsu no sora ni kiehateta semishigure nukegara wo nokoshite
takasugiru sora
The lyrics to ムック's song "utagoe" are emotional and introspective, dealing with themes of identity, purpose, and the search for meaning in a tumultuous world. The opening lines describe a fading summer storm and the shedding of dried leaves, setting a melancholic tone for the song. The singer then draws a parallel between himself and a wilted four-leaf clover, expressing a sense of loneliness and existential despair.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire to sing, to express oneself through music, as a way to cope with these feelings of isolation and alienation. The singer wonders if anyone will hear his "gentle voice" and suggests that perhaps singing is the only way to be heard at all.
Throughout the song, there are references to bright light and dark shadows, representing the duality of existence and the struggles that come with it. The final lines about the "too high" sky suggest that perhaps the singer feels trapped, unable to find his place in the world.
Overall, "utagoe" is a moving and introspective exploration of the search for meaning and identity in a turbulent world.
Line by Line Meaning
hakanaku naki kareyuku semishigure
A cicada shower that withers and fades away
kara wo nugisute setsuna sakebu
Cast off my shell and scream momentarily
oshi hana no yotsuba mitai ni yuu'utsu na shounen ni
Like an unlucky boy withered like a wilting four-leaf clover
GIRA tsuku hizashi ga katari kaketa
The sun that descends on and narrates with hostile splendor
yasashii uta ga kikoete konai nara utaeba ii sou darou?
If I can't hear a gentle song, would it be alright to sing my own?
me ga kuramu hodo ni zettai no taiyou
The absolute sun that blinds me
kogetsuita kage ga moete yuku
The parched shadows are burning
ikiru kachi mo nai you na sekai wo aishiteru
I love a world that seems worthless to live in
minamo ni utsuru aojiroi hikari
The pale blue light reflected on the water's surface
tadayoi egaku hikari no SUTAKKAATO
A scattered sketch of the light that wanders
shizuka ni yasumu you ni kagayaki wo owaraseta
So that it can rest calmly, I put an end to its radiance
chiisana hotaru wa mizu e shizumu
The small firefly sinks into the water
inochi mijikashi shin'on utouto[1] HAURINGU sasete utaou
Let's sing while howling a short life with a resonance
ANSAMBURU wo kakinarasu ORE-tachi no shoudou
Our impulse that plays a loud ensemble
yuudachi no niji wo hizumasete
Distorting the rainbow of the evening shower
itsuka wa shinde nakunacchi mau no nara
If someday I dance after dying and being gone
waga mama ni gamushara ni warae
I'll laugh recklessly as I please
taisetsu na mono ga wakaranai kimi yo
You who don't understand the important things
kegare wo shiranu junsuimuku ga tattoi da nante uso daro
Isn't it a lie that a pure and innocent person like you is pierced?
sakebu koe mo kokoro mo kareru made
Until my shouting voice and heart are exhausted
hachigatsu no sora ni kiehateta semishigure nukegara wo nokoshite
I leave behind the shed cicada shells vanished in the August sky
takasugiru sora
The sky that's too high
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: . MIYA, . SATOSHI, . TATSURO
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