Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ) is a Japanese symphonic metal band formed on Octobe… Read Full Bio ↴Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ) is a Japanese symphonic metal band formed on October 2006 by Sono, the talented former vocalist of Jeniva. When Jeniva disbanded on October 14, 2006, Sono and fellow Jeniva drummer Yuu began working on their new band. All the members were already chosen before Jeniva finished disbanding. The name of the band was kept a secret until 23rd of February, when Yuu finally announced that it was Matenrou Opera, inspired by the anime "Blood+". Their first single was alkaloid showase, released at their secret first live on April 28th at Urawa Narciss.

On October 30th, Matenrou Opera announced guitarist Mika and keyboardist Karen would be leaving the band. While the news surprised many fans, the decision had apparently been long time coming, and they also announced that replacements had been taken care of. The last live with the original members was held on November 17th at Ikebukuro Cyber. It was not, however, until halfway through December when the names of the new members were announced: the new guitarist was Anzi, formerly of Sylphid, and the new keyboardist was 彩雨 (Ayame), who used to perform under the name soh in Ry:dia. Around the same time when the new members joined, it was also announced that Matenrou Opera would join the independent label Sherow Artist Society, owned by fellow visual kei star KAMIJO.

In 2008, Matenrou Opera landed a European tour with Versailles. The tour consisted of a total of six lives in Sweden, Finland, Germany, France and Spain, with the band gaining many adoring fans along the way. On May 6, 2010, Matenrou Opera announced they were going major and signed on with Warner Music, and later King Records. Their first major debut mini-album "Abyss" was released on December 22, 2010 in two editions. They also changed their logo and made a new website. Since then Matenrou Opera has released over fifteen singles, eight albums/EPs, and five compilation albums.

On May 15, 2016, guitarist Anzi announced he would be leaving the band due to “differences in consciousness and belief”. He has since played as supporting guitarist for KAMIJO, and has also launched a solo career. In 2018, drummer Yuu regretfully announced his retirement from the music scene due to pain from occupational hand dystonia. He has since returned to his hometown in Uenohara, and works as a PR ambassador for the local Uenohara food scene under the name "Tamajimaru".
Anzi's replacement was guitarist JaY, who had been playing as a supporting guitarist for the band since 2016, however he departed from the band in 2020 to work on some personal projects. Matenrou Opera's permanent replacement drummer was announced January 2019 as Hibiki, who had occasionally covered for Yuu in 2018 prior to his retirement. In May 2022, it was announced the replacement guitarist would be Yusuke Hiraga, who had been playing as a supporting guitarist since March 2021.

In 2018 frontman Sono also announced a new solo project, 運命交差点 (Unmei Kosaten).

MEMBERS:

Vocal: 苑 (Sono) ＧＲＩＤＥ → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ
Bass: 燿 (Yo) Endless Vanity → S.D.I → シリウス (support) → GRAVE SEED → 摩天楼オペラ
Keyboard: 彩雨 (Ayame)　outburn → Ry:dia (Soh) → 摩天楼オペラ
Drums: 響 (Hibiki) A Ghost of Flare → sever black paranoia → 摩天楼オペラ, and occasionally plays as backup drummer for the solo project of 葉月 (Hazuki) from lynch.
Guitar: 優介 (Yusuke)

Past Members:
Guitar: 未伽 (Mika) ANCIENT MYTH → 摩天楼オペラ→
Keyboard: 華蓮 (Karen) Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ→ Qualia
Guitar: Anzi Sylphid → Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ / KAMIJO (Support)
Drums:悠 (Yuu) ＧＲＩＤＥ → Marge Litch → Masterpiece, GRAVE SEED → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ
Guitar: JaY LIGHT BRINGER → 摩天楼オペラ

DISCOGRAPHY:

Singles
[2011/07/06] Helios
[2007.05.04] alkaloid showcase
[2007.10.31] sara (live-distributed)
[2008.03.05] 瑠璃色で描く虹
[2008.09.24] SPECTACULAR
[2008.12.17] LAST SCENE
[2009.03.25] acedia
[2009.07.23] Eternal Symphony (live-distributed)
[2009.12.16] Murder Scope
[2010.02.24] R (live distributed)
[2010.05.06] GENESIS
[2011.10.19] 落とし穴の底はこんな世界
[2012.10.03] GLORIA
[2012.12.05] Innovational Symphonia
[2013.12.04] Orb

Albums and EPs
2008.05.15 - GILIA
2009.06.24 - ANOMIE
2009.10.28 - COUPLING COLLECTION 08-09
2010.12.22 - Abyss
2011.07.06 - Helios
2012.03.07 - Justice
2013.03.06 - 喝采と激情のグロリア
2014.09.04 - Avalon
2016.01.20 - 地球
2016.10.19 - Phoenix Rising
2017.04.12 - Pantheon -Part 1-
2017.11.15 - Pantheon -Part 2-
2019.02.27 - Human Dignity
2020.04.20 - Chronos
2021.02.17 - Hakana ku Kieru Ai no Sanka
2021.08.25 - Owaranu Namida no Umide
2022.06.22 - Shinjitsu wo Shittiku Monogatari
2023.12.13 - EVIL

http://matenrou-opera.jp/

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摩天楼オペラ Lyrics

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Disturb
真っ黒な身体から声を出せ
[cry dis sorrow and pain]
INDEPENDENT
我が手に掴むのは従順な世界
[cry dis sorrow and pain]
INDEPENDENT
You shall know of our pain

憎しみを糧にして報復を
[cry dis sorrow and pain]
INDEPENDENT
吐き出せドロドロな腹ん中
[cry dis sorrow and pain]
INDEPENDENT
You shall know of our pain
You shall know of our hatred
絶望なんて
どうして俺達が抱えている?
瞋恚(しんい)と悪意の目を見せろよ

押しつぶされんなよこっちを見ろ
[cry dis sorrow and pain]
INDEPENDENT
掻き分けて押し退けて
俺の手をとれ
[cry dis sorrow and pain]
INDEPENDENT
抑えて何が変わる?
何を得られる?
いつだって自分を見せろ
絶望なんて

どうして俺達が抱えている?
瞋恚(しんい)と悪意の目を見せろよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "INDEPENDENT" by 摩天楼オペラ are a powerful statement against oppression and the desire for freedom. The song opens with the line "Disturb, let your voice be heard from your blackened body," which calls for those who have been silenced to speak up and fight against their oppressors. The next lines, "INDEPENDENT, what I grasp in my hand is a subservient world," speak to the idea that the only way to be truly free is to take control of one's own life and reject the expectations and limitations placed upon them by society.

Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics express feelings of pain and anger, but also hope for a better future. The lines "You shall know of our pain, you shall know of our hatred" are a warning to those who would keep others down, that their actions will not go unnoticed or unpunished. The chorus, which repeats the word "INDEPENDENT" several times, is a rallying cry for those who have been oppressed to take charge of their lives and fight for their own independence.

The final lines of the song, "Why are we carrying despair? Show us your eyes of wrath and malice," speak to the idea that it is time for those who have been oppressed to stand up and fight back against those who would keep them down. The song ends on a note of defiance, urging listeners to take control of their own lives and never give up hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Disturb
We are unsettled and disturbed

真っ黒な身体から声を出せ
Speak from your blackened body and let your voice be heard

[cry dis sorrow and pain]
We express our deep distress, sadness, and agony

INDEPENDENT
We stand alone and free

我が手に掴むのは従順な世界
We hold a world that is obedient in our hands

You shall know of our pain
We want you to understand and empathize with our suffering

憎しみを糧にして報復を
We use our hatred as nourishment to seek revenge

吐き出せドロドロな腹ん中
Vomit out the filth inside your stomach

You shall know of our hatred
We want you to comprehend the depth of our anger

絶望なんてどうして俺達が抱えている?
Why should we carry despair?

瞋恚(しんい)と悪意の目を見せろよ
Show us your rage and malice