Until recently, their ensemble has consisted of drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, and female vocals (Nami Sagara, ex-The Eccentric Opera). With their latest album, Angherr Shisspa, they have replaced the guitar with reed player Komori Keiko (mainly on soprano sax). With this change in instrumentation, their style has veered into a new direction to match the change in tone color.
Through their evolution of style, their rhythmic and formal complexity have expanded greatly, incorporating polyrhythms, asymmetrical time signatures (i.e. not all beats are the same length), as well as more complex and varied sections, often containing polyphony and counterpoint. However, through all these impressive technical feats, they have managed to keep the overall feel very simple and melodic, to the extent that most other music feels hideously normal after listening to Koenji Hyakkei.
Formed in Tokyo, Kantô, Japan in 1991. Note that there is no official way to romanise the band's name, which accounts in part for the wide variety of tags across last.fm. Koenji Hyakkei and Koenjihyakkei have been used most commonly by official sources, but KoenjiHyakkei, Koenji-Hyakkei, and others have also been seen. 高円寺百景 is the Japanese tag for the artist, and a more accurate romanisation for the name would be Kōenji Hyakkei or Kōenjihyakkei, although these are rarely seen.
Studio discography:
1994 - 高円寺百景 (Hundred Sights of Koenji)
1998 - 弐(II) (Viva Koenji!)
2001 - Nivraym
2005 - Angherr Shisspa
Live discography:
2002 - Live at Star Pine's Cafe
2006 - Live at Doors
2008 - 070531
2010 - Live at Koenji High
Fettim Paillu
Koenjihyakkei Lyrics
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Tzail Meptwill Damrent Caldoh Pallandi Syusca
Farnass Tillzwo Bordani Kaldass Plezomn Fitzkilda
Korrnalza Clustiqwa Luma Parrzoh
Orrdamini Qalaglimm Tillzwo Sabili Pnassmo Dillisarba
Fettim Paillu Fettim Gwoull
Fettim Paillu Fettim Gwoull
Fettim Paillu Fettim Gwoull
Grazz Grazz Ramdiss Quevesstaim Quevesstaim Ronns
Hilomdhiss Tarferzha Vorssing Ragbortz Balnintzkaimm
Obizzigass Innilava Pollighis
Birizz Onbaing Gworbim Djotzka
Quevesstaim Quevesstaim Quevesstaim
These lyrics are from the song Fettim Paillu by Koenjihyakkei, a progressive rock band from Japan. The lyrics are in a language created by the band called Kobaian, which is used throughout their music. The words do not have a direct translation, but they create a mood and atmosphere that fits the complex and intricate music.
The lyrics seem to be a collection of random words and phrases, but they are actually carefully crafted to be sung as part of the music. The language of Kobaian is often used to convey abstract concepts, and the lyrics of this song are no different. The use of repeated phrases, like "Fettim Paillu Fettim Gwoull," adds to the hypnotic and meditative feel of the song.
The music of Koenjihyakkei is often described as "zeuhl," a term coined by the band Magma, which refers to a particular style of progressive rock that incorporates elements of jazz and classical music. The band's music is known for its complex rhythms and time signatures, unusual instrumentation, and use of Kobaian language.
Line by Line Meaning
Korrnalza Clustiqwa Luma Parrzoh
The clustering of various entities to form a single unit
Tzail Meptwill Damrent Caldoh Pallandi Syusca
The merging of different elements to bring about a new creation
Farnass Tillzwo Bordani Kaldass Plezomn Fitzkilda
The creative process of bringing disparate ingredients together to form a cohesive whole
Korrnalza Clustiqwa Luma Parrzoh
The repetition of the initial process to reinforce the concept
Orrdamini Qalaglimm Tillzwo Sabili Pnassmo Dillisarba
The continued effort to build on what has already been created
Fettim Paillu Fettim Gwoull
The repetition of a phrase to reinforce its significance
Grazz Grazz Ramdiss Quevesstaim Quevesstaim Ronns
The use of unrecognizable sounds to add an otherworldly element
Hilomdhiss Tarferzha Vorssing Ragbortz Balnintzkaimm
The creation of new words to describe unique concepts
Obizzigass Innilava Pollighis
The use of descriptive language to evoke a particular feeling or atmosphere
Birizz Onbaing Gworbim Djotzka
The use of nonsensical phrases to add to the surreal nature of the piece
Quevesstaim Quevesstaim Quevesstaim
A repetition of a sound to create a sense of rhythm
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
robsl18
They say there's a fine line between insanity and genius, this is right on the line.
Ricardo Sarmento
Simplesmente fenomenal
Ninjoel
Good song. One of the cooler on the album fo'sure!
SICRoosterKido
Yes mom, I'm studying
pippolomeo2
one of my favourite by them, which means one of my all-time favourites
Defeshh
holy shit, this is great.
John Barnes
A discovery in the last few minutes. Awesome stuff.
Periphery830
This is incredible
Taylor Neuenfeldt
I listen to brutal death metal. And yet. This is the scariest shit I have ever heard.
Tona Gonzalez
un soprano muy bello, q musica tan bella es el celestial