1. a … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two different artists using the name Boris.
1. a Japanese experimental metal band
2. a Dutch pop/soul singer
1. Boris are a Japanese experimental metal band formed in Tokyo in 1992. The band's original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Atsuo, bassist/rhythm guitarist Takeshi, lead guitarist Wata, and drummer Nagata. After Nagata's departure in 1996, Atsuo took over drums and the lineup has remained consistent to this day. Boris draw influence from a huge variety of styles including, but not limited to, psychedelic rock, punk rock, sludge metal, doom metal, drone metal, pop, noise, shoegaze, and ambient. The band's name is taken from a song on Melvins' album, Bullhead. They released their debut full-length album, Absolutego, on their own label, Fangs Anal Satan, in 1996. They've since gone on to release over 20 studio albums, as well as a number of EPs, singles, and collaborations on various labels around the world. They have an especially close collaborative relationship with Merzbow, having released three studio albums, a 12" EP, and two live albums with the noise artist as of 2016.
Boris saw a huge increase in popularity between 2003 and 2006 when Southern Lord reissued some of their works in North America, garnering them critical acclaim and recognition in Western music press. Pink, originally released in 2005 in Japan via Diwphalanx, was reissued in 2006 by Southern Lord and met with a very positive reception in the US. Blender magazine and SPIN magazine both named it one of the year's best albums. The album also made the top of the metal section in Canadian magazine Exclaim's reader's poll of that year, and was in the top 10 of Pitchfork Media's top 50 records of the year.
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2. Boris (full name: Boris Titulaer, born in Venlo, The Netherlands, 3 October 1980) is a Dutch male soul/pop singer. He was the winner of the second season of the 'Idols' talents contest (2004) on Dutch TV. His first single, 'When You Think of Me', was a #1 hit in The Netherlands, selling over 80,000 copies and receiving platinum status. Boris' début album, Rely on Me (2004), was certified gold in The Netherlands (40,000+ copies) within one week.
Two more albums as Boris followed: Holy Pleasure (2006) and Live My Life (2009), but Boris' glory days seemed over. He resurfaced in later years using monikers such as Bo-Rush, I Am Boris and - most notably - Bo Saris. His only album under the latter name, entitled Gold (2014), seemed to re-ignite his career, but not much has been heard of him since.
Rainbow
Boris Lyrics
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フレームしきれないブレ 照らすトーン
君の見る 空は一層不安定になりそう
振り子のような幅で 揺らぐモノ
劣化する暗がり 照らすトーン
降り出す 雨つぶは 君に触れる
ちらばりをそっと払って
風を知るころに あぁ おそろいのカラー
灰色のシーンを終わらせ あふれるカラー
揺れはそう ふくらんで 壊れるトーン
触れ合わず 変わるの?
それはいつ わかるの?
触れ合わず 変われるの?
色を帯びる 雨つぶの
ちらばりをそっと払って
風を知るころに あぁ おそろいの空を見る
空を見る
空を見る
The opening lines of Boris/ Merzbow's song Rainbow paint a picture of a grey and dull scene, which is slowly peppered with color and life. The unstable sky and the swaying objects reflect the mood of the song. The raindrops which fall from the dark sky not only touch the heart of the listener but also bring with them a new sense of hope and anticipation. In the end, the grey scene fades away as colors start to emerge and the tone of the music shatters, adding to the feeling of change and transformation.
The lyrics are open-ended, and the listener is left to interpret their meaning. One could interpret the song as a commentary on the ups and downs of life, which are often unpredictable and unstable. The raindrops could represent moments of change or enlightenment that can help us grow and transform. It could also be seen as a commentary on the power of nature to inspire and uplift us, even in the darkest of times. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of movement and change, inviting the listener to engage with their own emotional journey.
Line by Line Meaning
灰色のシーンをつないで 続くモノ
Connecting the gray scenes, continuing on
フレームしきれないブレ 照らすトーン
Uncontainable blur fills the frame, illuminated by tones
君の見る 空は一層不安定になりそう
The sky you see seems even more unstable
振り子のような幅で 揺らぐモノ
Something sways with the width of a pendulum
劣化する暗がり 照らすトーン
Tones illuminate the deteriorating darkness
降り出す 雨つぶは 君に触れる
The falling raindrops touch you
ちらばりをそっと払って
Gently brushing off the scattered pieces
風を知るころに あぁ おそろいのカラー
By the time you feel the wind, ah, the matching colors
灰色のシーンを終わらせ あふれるカラー
Ending the gray scene, overflowing with colors
揺れはそう ふくらんで 壊れるトーン
The shaking swells, and the tones break apart
触れ合わず 変わるの?
Can things change without touching?
それはいつ わかるの?
When will we know?
触れ合わず 変われるの?
Can we change without touching?
色を帯びる 雨つぶの
Raindrops stained with color
風を知るころに あぁ おそろいの空を見る
By the time you feel the wind, ah, looking at the matching sky
空を見る
Looking at the sky
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Atsuo Mizuno, Michio Kurihara, Takeshi Ohtani, Yoko Mizuno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex G
00:01 Rafflesia
05:50 Arco-Íris (Rainbow)
11:02 Narrador Da Espaçonave (Starship Narrator)
15:24 Minha Chuva (My Rain)
17:30 Brilho (Shine)
22:28 Você Sorriu Como Uma Marca D'Água (You Laughed Like A Water Mark)
29:46 Reator Difuso (Fuzzy Reactor)
33:46 Doce №1 (Sweet №1)
41:03 ... E, Eu Quero (...And, I Want)
44:37 No Sleep Till I Become Hollow
49:16 Olhei Para O Vento Varrendo As Nuvens (I Looked Up At The Wind Sweeping Clouds Away)
1:29:03 Abraçando A Névoa (Embracing The Fog)
post hack depression
guitar solo on Rainbow is one of the most jarring and emotionally powerful moments on any Boris record. Amazing
chimneysway
Yes! I feel the same for sure
Alex G
00:01 Rafflesia
05:50 Arco-Íris (Rainbow)
11:02 Narrador Da Espaçonave (Starship Narrator)
15:24 Minha Chuva (My Rain)
17:30 Brilho (Shine)
22:28 Você Sorriu Como Uma Marca D'Água (You Laughed Like A Water Mark)
29:46 Reator Difuso (Fuzzy Reactor)
33:46 Doce №1 (Sweet №1)
41:03 ... E, Eu Quero (...And, I Want)
44:37 No Sleep Till I Become Hollow
49:16 Olhei Para O Vento Varrendo As Nuvens (I Looked Up At The Wind Sweeping Clouds Away)
1:29:03 Abraçando A Névoa (Embracing The Fog)
801 pel
I think seeing Wata perform Rainbow solo one show was the peak Boris experience for me. Truly haunting and beautiful.
Narasimha
God, that opening is astonishing. This is a sublime record.
taxi quatrozeronove
Deep, beautiful, astonishing and powerful, all at the same time. Boris delivers such performance
baptiste strnrad
cant wait to own this on vinyl, one of my favorite collabs
ica_spike
Love this...
Jozef Ilzyk
Amazing and and a very rough draft of music. I'm very much in this salty and awesome.
Music awesome musicians
Definitely able to make music.
I'm waiting for more.👍👍👍
fineshrine
Saw them in Detroit last year ❤❤