OZ (formed as -OZ-) was a visual kei band with a h… Read Full Bio ↴Japan (2004-2013)
OZ (formed as -OZ-) was a visual kei band with a heavy rock/metal sound. They were formed in Japan in October 2004 and disbanded in 2013. The band had five members; Natsuki (vocals) Aki (guitar), Tama (guitar), Nao (bass) and Zukki (drums). They were signed to Loop Ash Records in Japan, and were signed from 2009 to 2013 in Europe by CLJ Records.
During 2005-2008, they released 13 singles (LIVE-distributed included) and 1 mini-album ("SIX"), which all have been sold out completely. In the beginning of 2009, OZ announced two new maxi singles, the first entitled "VENOM" was released on March 4th, and the second entitled "DETOX" was released on April 1st, 2009.
On May 27, 2009 OZ released their 1st LIVE-DVD entitled "A FACT OF LIFE 20090218 -Territory TOKYO-" including ~10 songs.
On September 16, 2009, -OZ- released their 1st album entitled "VERSUS" (CD+DVD) in Japan. It was also released in Europe as an CD+DVD Edition on Sepember 23rd.
On February 24, 2010 -OZ- released the single "wisteria". On May 5th, the following one was "viridian" both including 3 new tracks. Both singles was later released for the European market as an Digital Release.
In Summer 2010, -OZ- announced that they will release their 2nd studio album, entitled "Rouge" on November 10 ,2010, and a BEST OF-album, entitled "BEST2006-2010" on December 1,2010 with previous released tracks.
Their European label CLJ Records has confirmed that both albums are being released in Europe as well.
-OZ- announced their 1st European tour in January 2011, they'll be visiting Germany, Finland, France, Hungary, Poland, Netherlands, Russia and United Kingdom.
In 2013 they disbanding with their last realease, COMPLETE BEST ALBUM limited to 1000 copies, which includes 4 CD's with all material realeased since "Eve’s apple" until "CRUNK" including their last exclusive track "to CONTINUE"
Official site: http://www.territory-oz.com
Shangrila
-OZ- Lyrics
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gusty rejection
careless diction
Who is ally?
unsafe resection
perfect defection
worthless fiction
What is ideal?
Ah uzuki dasu sotto
tsubasa hiroge inori sasagete
yura mekumama souhaku ki haito nare
tsumi ni fureta sonote karamete
mayoikomu kimi no naka he
Wake up my decider!
Ah sawagi dasu sotto
Ah uzuki dasu sotto
tsubasa hiroge inori sasagete
yura mekumama souhaku ki haito nare
tsumi ni fureta sonote karamete
mayoikomu kimi no naka he
kono tsubasa chigire omoi yojirete
mata sora kara kegare naki yume ochiru
nido to ie nu kizu ni nurete
toke konda kimi no naka he
Wake up my decider!
The lyrics of -OZ-'s song Shangrila appear to be a stream of consciousness, with each line seemingly unrelated to the next. However, upon closer analysis, common themes of conflict, identity, and spirituality emerge.
The first set of lines - "dirty injection, gusty rejection, careless diction" - evoke a sense of negativity and conflict. The singer is likely describing a situation where they feel violated or disrespected in some way. They then ask "who is ally?" - a rhetorical question that implies a sense of isolation or a lack of support. The next set of lines - "unsafe resection, perfect defection, worthless fiction" - continue the theme of conflict and negativity. The singer is perhaps describing a situation where they have had to sever ties with someone or something, but it has not been a clean break. The final line - "what is ideal?" - serves as a reflection on what the singer values or hopes for in life.
The following lines introduce new themes of spirituality and identity. The lines "ah sawagi dasu sotto, ah uzuki dasu sotto" can be interpreted as an invocation or prayer, as they roughly translate to "let us make a rumble quietly, let us make a singing voice quietly." The singer then calls for their wings to be spread, to offer up prayer, and to be purified of impurities. The lines "tsumi ni fureta sonote karamete mayokomu kimi no naka he" can be translated to "entwining my hand that has touched sin, I enter into you who has lost their way." It seems the singer is seeking some kind of transcendence, either through religion or through the act of surrendering themselves to a greater force.
The final lines - "kono tsubasa chigire omoi yojirete mata sora kara kegare naki yume ochiru nido to ie nu kizu ni nurete toke konda kimi no naka he wake up my decider!" - suggest a new beginning, despite the pain and uncertainty of the past. The singer again references their wings being torn apart, but this time they express a desire to gather their thoughts, heal their wounds, and enter into the realm of the high-pure dreams. The final line, "wake up my decider!" can be interpreted as a call to action or a plea for clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
dirty injection
Introducing something impure or corrupt into a system or situation.
gusty rejection
A forceful refusal of something, like a gust of wind pushing something away.
careless diction
Speaking without proper care or attention to detail, leading to miscommunication or misunderstanding.
Who is ally?
Questioning who is trustworthy or on your side.
unsafe resection
A surgical procedure or cutting away of something dangerous or harmful.
perfect defection
A flawless departure from a group or organization.
worthless fiction
A story or narrative that has no value or significance.
What is ideal?
Questioning what the perfect or ideal situation would be.
Ah sawagi dasu sotto
Creating a quiet disturbance, like a soft whisper or rustling sound.
Ah uzuki dasu sotto
Spreading a quiet excitement or anticipation, like a hushed gasp or whimper.
tsubasa hiroge inori sasagete
Spreading one's wings and offering a prayer, symbolizing a desire for freedom or guidance.
yura mekumama souhaku ki haito nare
Dancing freely and recklessly, letting go of inhibitions and becoming one with the music.
tsumi ni fureta sonote karamete
Holding onto someone who has committed a sin or crime, accepting them despite their flaws.
mayoikomu kimi no naka he
Getting lost in someone's inner world or psyche, trying to understand them on a deeper level.
Wake up my decider!
Urging oneself to make a decision and take action to move forward.
kono tsubasa chigire omoi yojirete
Feeling the strain and weight of broken wings, struggling with the burden of failure or disappointment.
mata sora kara kegare naki yume ochiru
Having a pure and untainted dream fall from the sky, symbolizing hope or a new beginning.
nido to ie nu kizu ni nurete
Becoming soaked in wounds that cannot be healed twice, feeling the pain of past mistakes or regrets.
toke konda kimi no naka he
Melting into someone's inner world, letting go of one's own identity and becoming one with them.
Wake up my decider!
Urging oneself to make a decision and take action to move forward.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Maiwand Hamayoon
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delores latham
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KucH Be
Thanks for letting us know, being buddhist I felt good to see all those Buddhist site though out your documentary. I wish to visit those particularly SHANGARILA site one day in my life.
Regard being panda
from Ladakh India
Arif Hussain
Being a native of Skardu and the residence of nearby Shangri-la, I wants to thank David for showing my region to the world. Though i disagree with some of the points that has been stated by David. But overall i thoroughly enjoyed this master piece of work by David and his team.
I invite and welcome you all of the people from across the world despite of any creed, caste, ethinicity and religion to come and visit this part of the world and be our guest. We may not be as developed and modern like the other part of the world but we have so much to offer you in the form of Love, Respect, Peace, Harmony, Hospitality and Happiness.
STAY BLESEED.
KimJong Ryan
Just curious - if a man wears shorts over there now, do the local people still think that he's an idiot? Seems weird / irrational and judgmental to me. Also, would Pakistani people welcome atheists?
Calmee9
Arif you are right. Yes it is great that these areas are subject of a documentary, but that is not such a big thing. There are tons of documentaries about these beautiful areas. The areas are of such natural beauty that they will continue to attract the world. The problem was that this documentary was full of errors, twisted and concocted half truths and showed an obvious bias. See my comments.
Calmee9
@KimJong Ryan You can wear whatever you like mate. And yes Pakistanis welcome any one and everyone, even Indians! So long as someone is not offensive and disrespectful to locals, their womenfolk or their customs, it does not matter what colour, creed or religion you belong to.