Krush began pursuing his solo career after the break-up of the group in late 1991, and soon grabbed people's attention as the first DJ to use turntables as live instruments, doing free sessions with live musicians on stage. He released his 1st album "Krush" in January 1994, and since then released countless records in Japan, Europe, US and around the globe. All his solo releases have ranked high in various charts in & out of Japan, and his 6th album "Zen" had been highly acclaimed and awarded the Best Electronica Album in 2002 AIFM Awards (US). His 8th album "Jaku" released in late 2004 has topped the RPM chart of CMJ for 3 weeks in the US. In March 2006, he released his first best albums in self-remixed style, "Stepping Stones", making another huge buzz around the globe. In March 2007, a historical collection of the 12 years of his career " Suimou Tsunenimasu" was released in Japan in a special DVD box.
Aside from his outer national activities as producer, remixer and DJ, he constantly expands his field from soundtracks for films, TV dramas & commercials to live sessions with various musicians that transcends music genre. In '98 spring, he formed a production unit with DJ Hide & DJ Sak named Ryu (流), collaborating with Nigerian percussionists and releasing a single & album from Polydor Japan. From the end of the year 2000, he also got involved in project which will be launching various projects to question worldwide issues in the 21st Century.
An internationally acclaimed producer, remixer and a DJ, producing music in vast variety of fields such as films, TV dramas and commercials. He has done countless collaborations with artists transcending genres, such as Grammy winning artist, from Black Thought (of The Roots) －provided a track for his solo album, to Herbie Hancock and k.d. lang －provided remixes. In 2009, he scored an animation film entitled "FIRST SQUAD," which was shown in theaters throughout Russia, and won the Kommersant Award in Moscow Film Festival.
At the end of the year 2000, he joined which was established to aim for the 21st Century, and provided a track for its first benefit compilation album "African JAG vol.1" released in 2005. And from 2009, he joined Bill Laswell’s latest project along with artists such as Bernie Worrell and Toshinori Kondo. Following a show in Montreaux Jazz Festival, he also took part on its album "Incunabula" released in 2010. That Herbie Hancock also took part on this album.
And in 2011, he celebratted the 20th year of his solo career. Kicking off with the commemorative 20th anniversary showcase in Tokyo as performed 7 hours long set, released Monthly Single Series (total 10 singles) and world tour at 16 countries. For this constantly evolving artist, DJ Krush, now making a step into his next stage.
As of now, he has performed in front of over 5 million audiences in 313 cities of 50 countries. And he still continues to renew this record, transcending all barriers, and leaving some distinctive footsteps of his own, achieving ever-increasing acclamation as an international artist.
Paradise Bird Theory
DJ Krush Lyrics
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Various joys reflected at the commencement of the New Century
Dreams expanding, tell tales of future
Then appeared Gokuraku-cho, flying down
Black shadow gives a cold laugh
History of genocide repeated itself
Brainwashing by media
Blinded mass psychology
Even now, broken souls wander in the air
It might happen tomorrow
Impulse of distruction stems out of solitude and the air of catastrophe
Trusth of madness that lies behind smiles
Fading them out is unacceptable
Extinction of bodies, and murder of souls
Halt, look back, think
And proceed the Ended Century
What's waiting ahead is...
The lyrics of DJ Krush's song "Paradise Bird Theory" are a reflection on the end of the 20th century and the start of the new millennium. The lyrics describe the various joys that people experienced at the beginning of the new century and how dreams were expanding to tell tales of the future. However, amidst these positive changes, a foreboding presence appears in the form of Gokuraku-cho, a black shadow that gives a cold laugh. The lyrics suggest that this shadow represents the darker aspects of human nature, including the potential for genocide, the ego-driven actions of individuals, and the influence of a corrupt media that can lead to mass psychology and the broken souls that come with it.
The lyrics also suggest that the impulse for destruction stems from a sense of solitude and the air of catastrophe that surrounds us. The truth behind the madness that lies behind smiles is hidden, and fading it out is not possible. The extinction of bodies and souls is unacceptable, and the lyrics urge the listener to look back, think and proceed with caution into the new century, which is depicted as unknown and foreboding.
In summary, the lyrics of "Paradise Bird Theory" suggest that while there were positive changes at the dawning of the new millennium, there is also darkness and destruction that lies within us, and we must approach the future with caution and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
The end of the Century of Destruction
The preceding century was marked by a lot of destruction and chaos.
Various joys reflected at the commencement of the New Century
The beginning of the new century brought forth a sense of hope and happiness.
Dreams expanding, tell tales of future
As people started dreaming about the future, it seemed bright and full of possibilities.
Then appeared Gokuraku-cho, flying down
Suddenly, a new place called Gokuraku-cho appeared, descending from the sky.
Black shadow gives a cold laugh
However, this new arrival was shrouded in darkness, and seemed to mock the bright future people had hoped for.
History of genocide repeated itself
The past of humanity repeating itself, as instances of genocide happen again and again.
Syas and does of egoists
Selfish actions by some individuals causing harm to others.
Brainwashing by media
The media manipulating and controlling people's thoughts and actions.
Blinded mass psychology
People blindly following what others do or believe, without thinking for themselves.
Even now, broken souls wander in the air
The effects of these destructive actions still being felt, with many people feeling lost and broken.
It might happen tomorrow
There is always the possibility of destruction and chaos happening again in the future.
Impulse of distruction stems out of solitude and the air of catastrophe
Disturbing thoughts and negative emotions can arise out of loneliness and a sense of impending doom.
Trusth of madness that lies behind smiles
People may seem happy and content on the surface, but they may be hiding a darker, more sinister side.
Fading them out is unacceptable
Ignoring or dismissing these issues is not acceptable.
Extinction of bodies, and murder of souls
The physical and emotional destruction of individuals.
Halt, look back, think
Taking a moment to reflect on past actions and decisions can help prevent similar mistakes in the future.
And proceed the Ended Century
Moving forward from the past and striving for a better future.
What's waiting ahead is...
The future holds both promise and uncertainty, and it's up to us to shape it.
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cloud4132
I can't be the only one who remembers how amazing it felt watching your character level up. The tingles and the immense amount of pure satisfaction it gave, I was hooked on this for literal years when I was a kid.
@cezar8814
I totally agree
@iim4xii129
YEP. Was so great to see my Agent become larger and more armoured as his strength increased.
@eleazarparadise626
Your not the only ones
@hummazhughes766
Yep
@remimartin8493
Yup😊
@kasrakh86
This song along with the backdrop of that city combined is pure heaven. I'm so glad I played this incredible game
@iim4xii129
I fkn loved the main menu, where the camera would spin around the city and change from day to night, like the menu of Jak & Daxter
@isaiahmaldonado7957
I ain't the only one rapping on this 😭😭😭 nah but childhood memories fr
@YAHUAH870
I have literally played this all day before, like the soundtrack to my life or somethin. Krush is THAT dude. Thanks for the upload.