Hotei is best known internationally for his song "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" , which has been used in numerous films, commercials, and video games, most notably Quentin Tarantino's feature film Kill Bill.
Born to a Korean father and a Japanese/Russian mother, Hotei first began playing the guitar in junior high school. In high school, his band Blue Film finished runners up in a school contest to Death Penalty, a band led by Kyosuke Himuro. Hotei was expelled shortly before graduation. The reason was that, when warned about his long hair he replied “Jesus had long hair!” Shortly after, he went to Tokyo where one day he received a phone call from Himuro. The two had never really known each other but hit it off and went on to hold auditions for a new band, which in 1981 became the six-member BOØWY. The band became major stars in Japan, in 1985 played the Marquee in London, and in 1986 had their first million seller, Beat Emotion.
When the band broke up in 1988, Hotei established himself as a solo star, as did Himuro. Hotei also made two albums with Koji Kikkawa as Complex, both of which went to number one in the national charts. Hotei frequently records overseas and has collaborated with many foreign musicians, including playing on The Stranglers Hugh Cornwell’s 1993 solo album, on stage with David Bowie at Nippon Budokan in 1996, and at the closing ceremony of the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games with Michael Kamen.
He later recorded “Guitar Concerto” with Kamen. He has also worked with Andy Mackay of Roxy Music, guitarist Chris Spedding and Mike Edwards of Jesus Jones. Hotei also sometimes plays in Europe, including a number of major festivals. His regular drummer in recent years, Zachary Alford, has previously played with Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie. Hotei's 1998 album Supersonic Generation, recorded in part with Apollo 440 and Ofra Haza, was released in 14 European countries.
In addition to many bestselling solo albums, Hotei composed and performed the score for Hiroyuki Nakano’s Samurai Fiction, as well as starring in the film. He composed the score to Terry Gilliam’s feature film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas together with Ray Cooper. Hotei's song “Battle Without Honor or Humanity” was used in the Quentin Tarantino’s feature film Kill Bill, the PlayStation 2 version of Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA,and Michael Bay’s feature film Transformers. Hotei recorded a cover of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” for Merry Axemas, an instrumental guitar Christmas album featuring tracks from guitarists including Jeff Beck, Joe Perry, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Steve Morse.
The Nintendo DS game Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan features his song "Thrill". The game's sequel, Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii, features another Hotei song, "Bambina". (Both songs are cover versions.) Hotei is featured in “Grace” on the Apocalyptica album Worlds Collide. The song is featured in the game NHL 09.
Guitarhythm
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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to send those signals through
the sky at night
In my hand a ray of light,
all my messages
I play that you can hear
If I could fly across the sky
I know that I could search
I think of you, hear me cry
somewhere you are lost,
watching the sky
Starfilled eyes
with a heart of golden sun
can make this metal bird fly
I could ride on a
red hot shooting star
just to have you here
As the beam grows heaven high
rainbows fill the sky
to cover you
Moon melody gives me s sign
Stop playing Hide and Seek
across the universe
My guitar will never fly
'cause only you can mend
my broken wings
I think of you, hear me cry
somewhere you are lost,
watching the sky
Starfilled eyes
with a heart of golden sun
can make this metal bird fly
I could ride on a
red hot shooting star
just to have you here ...
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Starfilled eyes
with a heart of golden sun
can make this metal bird fly
I could ride on a
red hot shooting star
just to have you here ...
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
The lyrics to 布袋寅泰's song Guitarhythm express the idea of communication through music and the desire to reunite with a lost love. The singer uses his guitar, as a metaphor for his voice, to send signals through the sky at night. He believes that if he could fly across the sky, he could search for eternity and find his lost love. The use of a beam of light and rainbows symbolizes hope and the power of music to reach beyond physical limitations.
The lyrics also depict the singer's longing for his lost love. He thinks of her often and cries out to her, knowing that she is watching the sky somewhere. The use of "starfilled eyes with a heart of golden sun" emphasizes the idea of the beauty of the universe and the power of love to make even a metal bird fly. The lyric "my guitar will never fly 'cause only you can mend my broken wings" symbolizes the idea that only love can heal and the singer's guitar is merely a tool to express his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I've got a beam to send those signals through the sky at night
I possess a concentrated stream of light that I can use to create signals in the darkness of the sky.
In my hand a ray of light, all my messages I play that you can hear
I am utilizing my specialized instrument to transmit messages to you via sound waves.
If I could fly across the sky I know that I could search eternity
I believe that if I could travel unfettered through the skies, then I would be capable of scouring every inch of space/time.
I think of you, hear me cry, somewhere you are lost, watching the sky
I cannot help but recollect you, and I am reduced to tears - I understand that you may be in another place adrift, glancing up at the expanse.
Starfilled eyes with a heart of golden sun can make this metal bird fly
It is my profound passion for you that stirs me; possessing such a heart can enable even this inanimate bird made of metal to take wing.
I could ride on a red hot shooting star just to have you here
I would be prepared to embark on an intense, high-speed voyage through space, aiming only to be with you.
As the beam grows heaven high rainbows fill the sky to cover you
As my beam extends ever higher into the stratosphere, then rainbows will manifest in the sky above and offer protection.
Moon melody gives me s sign Stop playing Hide and Seek across the universe
The celestial tone of the moon alerts me to a request that I cease the futile endeavor of attempting to locate you among the vast expanse of space.
My guitar will never fly 'cause only you can mend my broken wings
I cannot allow my heavy instrument to soar aloft; only your love has the capability of repairing me and lifting me up.
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Starfilled eyes with a heart of golden sun can make this metal bird fly
It is my profound passion for you that stirs me; possessing such a heart can enable even this inanimate bird made of metal to take wing.
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Hey! Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Hey! Hey! Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Hey! Cocoon! Can you see the beam? GUITARHYTHM never gonna stop!
Greetings, Cocoons! Can you perceive my signal? The rhythm's gonna keep on rolling!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yamaguchi Herbie, Zakatek Lenny
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Acerhythm_0
【歌詞】
I, I've got a beam
to send those signals through the sky at night.
In my hand a ray of light,
all my messages I pray that you can hear.
If I could fly across the sky
I know that I could search eternity.
I think of you, hear me cry
somewhere you are lost watching the sky.
Starfilled eyes with a heart of golden sun
can make this metal bird fly.
I could ride on a red hot shooting star
just to have you here.
As the beam grows heaven high
rainbows fill the sky to cover you.
Moon melody gives me a sign.
Stop playing Hide and Seek across the universe.
My guitar will never fly
'cause only you can mend my broken wings
I think of you, hear me cry
somewhere you are lost, watching the sky.
Starfilled eyes with a heart of golden sun
can make this metal bird fly.
I could ride on a red hot shooting star
just to have you here.
Hey! Cocoon!
Can you see the beam?
GUITARHYHM never gonna stop!
【和訳】
一条の光は、夜空に向かって放たれるギターの叫び
僕の思いを乗せて、いつ君に届くだろうか
もし、僕が空に舞えたら
無限の時空へ彷徨い歩く
一人 何処かで、星を見つける君
僕の叫びを聞いてくれ
僕の魂は、輝く太陽と、星の光に満ち溢れ
鋼鉄の鳥になり、君を探しに
燃えたぎる流れ星に乗って飛んで行く
一条の光が、彼方の天に届くとき
空には、虹が咲いて、君を包み込む
星空に隠れる君よ、出てきてほしい
僕のギターは、もう飛べない
折れた翼を、よみがえらせるのは、君だけだ
ひとり 何処かで、星を見つめる君
僕の叫びを聞いてくれ
いつ、君の元にとどくだろう
ギタリズムは 止むことなく
@Matsu23610
やっぱり何度聴いても、どの作品を聴いてもGUITARHYTHMが1番好きだ。
@adamshiho
何十年も前からどれだけ聴きてきたか‼️VIDEOデッキがなくても大好きな曲たちをいつでも何度でも観れる‼️なんて幸せな時代になったんだ‼️
@user-zn3pf5ct7h
この曲はもっと評価されるべき
@matzmon
GUITARHYTHMという造語も曲も当時は至高だった。
@user-te8xj7jo4l
カラオケ用のバンドみたいなところにいたギターの人が突然大リーグ養成ギプスみたいなの着て歌いだして、レッツダンスみたいなPV出してきたので当時はカッコいいなと思いました。リフとソロがカッコいい。
@MrConcon156
PVのクオリティが凄まじい。1作目だからこそ出来た実験性と先駆性。
@thejokerbear4421
原曲ももう超がつくほど好きなのですが、個人的にはツアー【Guitarhythm Wild】（…だったかな）で演奏された同曲のピアノver.が好き過ぎるのです。アルバムを購入して初めて聴いた時はガチ泣きしました。
@59001258
当時、高校1年で、感受性が強い時期に聴き込んでた。 BOOWY解散後、氷室はボーカルなので何となくソロの作品はこんな感じかなと予想は出来たが、布袋についてはどんな作品を出すのか全く予想出来なかった。オーケストラの後、カモンエブリバディのイントロが流れた瞬間、 BOOWYとは違った、けど自分達が憧れたバンドのギタリストはやっぱり凄い、このバンドを好きになってやっぱり間違ってなかった、と心底思えた。人それぞれ価値観は違うけど、自分やその周囲では、 BOOWY〜ギタリズム迄の布袋こそが憧れであり、なりたかった存在。とにかく、半端なくカッコ良かったです。多分、 BOOWYリアル世代の方達には、その感覚を解って頂けるのではないかと思います。
@ahiysot
言いたいこと、凄くわかります。
とにかく、リアルタイムで当時、聴いてました。BOØWY解散後の音楽性に戸惑いつつ、天才は、次々と期待以上を生み出す化け物でしたよね。
前妻山下久美子に当時提供した曲等も、良かったな。
@masanorisuzuki546
このアルバムが出た時、自分は高2でしたので同世代ですね。
同感です。