1) Japanese rock artist, first… Read Full Bio ↴Hide is the name of more than one artist:
1) Japanese rock artist, first known as a member of X Japan.
2) Chicago-based industrial noise duo featuring Heather Gabel and Seth Sher.
3) Drum & Bass artist, also known as Computer Genius.
1) hide松本秀人(born on December 13,1964 - died on May 2,1998) was the self-titled 【hide】solo project of X JAPAN's lead guitarist. He released his first album, HIDE YOUR FACE (on which he arranged and played most of the instruments), in 1994 to huge success. hide's music generally consisted of heavier, speed-oriented songs and pop efforts, incorporating elements of electronic rock and pop to form a unique blend of sound.
hide's real name was Matsumoto Hideto. hide (pronounced 'hee-deh' ) is simply a shortened form of his first name, Hideto.
When he reached his high school years, he formed the band Saver Tiger (also called as Yokosuka Saver Tiger, not to be confused with Japanese band Saber Tiger). The formation did not last long and they disbanded. In his senior years he completely abandoned music and decided to enter beauty school to become a hair stylist after graduation.
Before that career could take off, Yoshiki gave hide a call, looking to fill one of two guitar positions in his band, X. He mentioned that he had heard hide's amazing skills, and wanted him to join. hide had a while to think about it, and he eventually accepted.
The band was first known as 'X' before being re-named X JAPAN. After years of performing and 4 albums, X JAPAN took a break to focus on each of their solo careers. hide took this opportunity to express himself and became massively successful. What stood out most was his unique voice and guitar riffs, updated appearance, and lyrics that identified themes such as sex, drugs, and violence (notably Hi-Ho and Genkai Haretsu).
Well into his solo career, he collaborated with guitarist Ray McVeigh from The Professionals and bassist Paul Raven of Killing Joke to form the band, zilch, meaning "zero". This band was somewhat successful, releasing albums such as 3,2,1 zilch, and bastardEYES. During his collaboration, his lyrics became more dark and sadistic, the songs were more industrial rock than the alternative rock sound as seen in his solo career.
hide handpicked several members to perform with him during his first two tours: HIDE OUR PSYCHOMMUNITY and PSYENCE A GO GO. After the disbanding of X JAPAN, hide named his live band Spread Beaver, and together their band name was hide with spread beaver in which hide was vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter.
May 2, 1998, Hide was found dead, hanged with a towel tied to a doorknob in his Tokyo Apartment. While authorities deem the guitarist’s death a suicide, several of Hide’s friends and colleagues stated that they believed in an accident, this was supported by the fact that there was no suicide note.
Because of hide's abrupt death post production of their first album, hide with spread beaver and Zilch, had to be done by I.N.A (who was a member of both bands). The tracks appeared how they were intended (except HURRY GO ROUND, which was a combination of several songs) as hide recorded most of the tracks before his death.
His guitars were mostly from the Fernandes MG series.
In the latest song I.V. from X JAPAN, it is reported that unreleased guitar riffs by hide were used so that it would be a 'complete' X JAPAN production.
Also, HIDE (allcaps) is the moniker used by one Hideyuki Takahashi (高橋ひでゆき), one of 菅野よう子's many collaborators, on the songs cream and run rabbit junk.
A previously unfinished song by hide called "Co Gal" (子 ギャル Ko Gyaru?) has been completed by INA utilizing vocaloid technology to mimic the deceased musician's voice. The song was originally written and demoed for Ja, Zoo in 1998, took two years to finish and will be included on an album by Universal Music set to be released on December 10, 2014.
2) HIDE is a Chicago-based multimedia industrial noise project of artists Heather Gabel and Seth Sher, who began a recording career with the 'Resurrection' EP in 2015. Hide have recorded three full-length albums on Dais Records, Castration Anxiety (2018), Hell Is Here (2019) and Interior Terror (2021) alongside several EPs and singles.
Frozen Bug '93
Hide Lyrics
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Decade of edges & decade of rich
Frozen voices & closin' heart
Ge'ou' here before I'm in bed. Dead in bed.
Eleven, 12, 13, ... ...45
Black sheep was running into my head.
I got a hanging over day by day.
Kinou ha itsuka tokete
Nagare-dasu hedo ma ni re no kioku ga
Atama no naka ugomeku
Mawaru mawaru mushi domo ni obieru
* Frozen mass, frozen bug.
I have seen you eat your own.
Frozen mass, frozen bug.
I wanna eat you government girl.
Frozen mass, frozen bug.
Who knows who I am? I don't care.
Frozen mass, frozen bug.
How can I get you? I'm paralyzed.
I don't know what I wanna know
Can you kill me? Can you bite me?
My optinal brain & extra cock
Where is my Jesus? Where am I going?
Asa ga kure ba kawaru
Iro azayaka na hane o motsu mushi
Wanna be a mosquito
Wanna be a mosquito
Wanna be a mosquito
Wanna be a mosquito
* repeat
Frozen mass, frozen bug.
Who knows who I am? I'm in a trance.
Frozen mass, frozen bug.
I'm kinda feelin' frozen bug.
The lyrics to hide's song "Frozen Bug '93" are quite enigmatic and layered with meaning. At first glance, the lyrics seem to explore themes of human vices and love, as well as loneliness and a sense of being trapped or frozen. The repetition of the phrase "frozen mass, frozen bug" throughout the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for the human experience - we are all frozen in our own way, paralyzed by our fears, desires, and emotions.
The lyrics also reference age and the passage of time. The lines "Decade of edges & decade of rich" could be seen as a commentary on the 1990s, which were a time of great change and upheaval in Japan, where hide was from. The reference to "happy birthday to my sweet DNA" suggests a preoccupation with one's genetic makeup and how it shapes one's identity.
There is also a sense of violence and aggression in the lyrics, particularly in lines like "I wanna eat you government girl" and "can you kill me? can you bite me?" This could be seen as a critique of societal norms and expectations, and a desire to rebel against them.
Overall, "Frozen Bug '93" is a complex and thought-provoking song that touches on a wide range of themes and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Human loves & human vices
This song talks about human nature, both good (love) and bad (vices).
Decade of edges & decade of rich
The song is set in a time of growing inequality (decade of rich) and social tensions (decade of edges).
Frozen voices & closin' heart
People are becoming more isolated (frozen voices) and emotionally detached (closing heart).
Ge'ou' here before I'm in bed. Dead in bed.
The singer wants someone to come be with him before it's too late, as he fears he may die soon.
Eleven, 12, 13, ... ...45
The song mentions a series of numbers, perhaps indicating the passage of time or the countdown to some event.
Black sheep was running into my head.
The singer has an odd thought or suspicion (black sheep) that's bothering him.
I got a hanging over day by day.
The singer is hungover (physically or emotionally) and the feeling is getting worse with each passing day.
Happy birthday to my sweet DNA.
The singer reflects on his genetic makeup and the role it has played in making him who he is.
Kinou ha itsuka tokete
Yesterday's memories are melting away (perhaps indicating the singer's forgetfulness or changing priorities).
Nagare-dasu hedo ma ni re no kioku ga
He remembers fragments of memories, like insects crawling in his mind that he can't catch.
Atama no naka ugomeku
The singer's head is full of chaotic, writhing thoughts.
Mawaru mawaru mushi domo ni obieru
He feels overwhelmed by the constant movement (mawaru) and uncertainty of his thoughts (mushi domo).
* Frozen mass, frozen bug. I have seen you eat your own.
The singer is commenting on the destructive and self-destructive behavior of individuals and society as a whole.
* Frozen mass, frozen bug. I wanna eat you government girl.
The singer expresses a desire for catharsis or revenge against the oppressive or corrupt government that he perceives is contributing to societal breakdown.
* Frozen mass, frozen bug. Who knows who I am? I don't care.
The singer feels alienated from society and questions whether anyone really knows him. He also expresses apathy towards this fact.
* Frozen mass, frozen bug. How can I get you? I'm paralyzed.
Despite his anger and desire for revenge, the singer feels powerless to effect change and less motivated to pursue these desires.
I don't know what I wanna know
The singer is unsure of what he wants and is searching for direction or purpose.
Can you kill me? Can you bite me?
The singer is asking whether he will find his purpose in life or will be destroyed by it.
My optinal brain & extra cock
The singer feels like he has an extra (perhaps metaphorical) organ or ability, but isn't sure how to use it or what it's good for.
Where is my Jesus? Where am I going?
The singer is grappling with spiritual or existential questions and is searching for answers.
Asa ga kure ba kawaru
When morning comes, things change (although the exact nature or significance of the change is unclear).
Iro azayaka na hane o motsu mushi
The singer envies insects (mushi) for their brightly colored wings (iro azayaka na hane).
Wanna be a mosquito
The singer wishes he were more free, like a mosquito.
* repeat
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the themes of hopelessness, anger, and chaos seen throughout the song.
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-gr8tp5lm3q
この世界観がたまらない！！中毒性ありすぎて私には他のアーティストが受け入れられません(^_^;)hide最高★☆
@user-mw2km1db6w
このhide感と言うか、何とも言えない感が大好き。
ワクワク感とゾクゾク感を、ごちゃ混ぜにしたような。
hideさんワールドを知れば知るほど、中毒性から抜け出せなくなる。
姿形がないだけで、曲やhideワールドは若い世代に語り継がれていく。
沢山の人に、hideさんを知ってほしい。
@fauzi1715
i didn't realize the deep of the lyrics until now, he is an art. He combine music, words, look and his knowledge, to make a surreal art, just at that time, while internet doesn't exist.
@nicolassottocasa7729
I still cant understand him not even a little bit. He was a genius.
@tarotaro1017
画像が鮮明で、hideの世界感が伝わってくる。臨場感も。
毎回素晴らしい動画ありがとうございます。
@reorio
gogo ezoさん いつもありがとうございます(^^)
同じような肌感覚で映像を見て貰えてすごく嬉しいです！！！
臨場感とhideのリアルな世界感に、完全没入して頂けたらもう最高です！！
@damnpianist
hideの音楽センスってすごすぎる…今もこれからも、彼を超えるミュージシャンは現れるのだろうか
@user-sm5wx7gt2y
中学生の時にこの映像をVHS で観た時の衝撃が今でも続いています。
hide はいつの時代の最先端をも超越していますね。
まさか10年以上過ぎて高音質で視聴できるなんて思ってもみなかったです。
そして今もわたしたちの中にhide はいます。
感謝
@user-kn7jm8tt1c
最先端を超越‼️
素晴らしい表現ですね‼
まさに、御意(*≧∀≦*)‼️
今日も私の中のhideは、元気爆発中💣💥😆
@user-sm5wx7gt2y
@@user-kn7jm8tt1c 比喩表現を多様に用いたhide の作詞法や
それを当時難しいとされていた日本語とUSA music との融合から産まれた独特な発声法 言葉のイントネーションが細分化された緻密なメロディライン作りからはめられていくオモチャのパズルのような言葉選び
そんな彼のセンスが好きだから今の自分がいます
生涯hide は師であり
永遠の青春です✨