MALICE MIZER's first era, the Tetsu era, lasted from 1992 until 1994. Line-up: Tetsu (vocalist), Gaz (drums), Yu～ki (bass), Közi (guitar), and Mana (guitar). Gaz was replaced by Kami at the beginning of this era, and Gaz was only in the band for about a half a year.
The Gackt era followed after a one-year hiatus, beginning in 1995 and lasting until 1999. Line-up: Gackt (vocalist), Kami (drums), Yu～ki (bass), Közi (guitar), and Mana (guitar). This era was considered MALICE MIZER's "major" era, because after Voyage was released, MALICE MIZER signed to major record label Nippon columbia and released Merveilles, which is largely considered their best album. After the release of merveilles, Gackt announced his departure from the band, and in June of 1999, Kami died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. MALICE MIZER was then reverted back into an indies status, on Mana's label Midi:Nette.
The final era featured Klaha , a classically trained opera vocalist. This lasted from 2000 until the eventual hiatus in 2001, from which it is largely believed they will not return, and many consider MALICE MIZER to be disbanded. Line-up: Klaha (vocalist), Yu～ki (bass), Közi (guitar), and Mana (guitar).
Post Projects
After his departure in early 1999, Gackt started a solo career which has been enormously successful; he is now one of Japan's top entertainers and TV personalities. Klaha started a solo career as well in December 2002; as of 2005 the status of his project is uncertain. Mana has formed his own solo project, Moi dix Mois, and simultaneously pursues a career as fashion designer for his Gothic Lolita fashion label, Moi-même-Moitié. He continues to also run his Indie record label, Midi:Nette, and is looking for bands to sign and produce. Közi has joined Haruhiko Ash's Goth/Industrial band Eve of Destiny and also has a solo project. After his departure in 1994, Tetsu has subsequently taken part in a series of bands such as Zigzo and Mega 8 Ball; his most recent being the independently released band nil. The whereabouts of Yu~ki were unknown until he briefly resurfaced in 2004 as lyricist for Közi's solo release "MEMENTO".
In 2010, the band had a brief revival during a Moi Dix Mois and Közi coupling tour. The line-up for this short revival only consisted of Mana, Közi, and Yu~ki, with Moi Dix Mois' drummer as a support member. Klaha did not show up to the performance, so Közi sang while playing guitar. "Beast of Blood" was one of the songs played. Currently Mana is still in Moi Dix Mois, Yu~ki still keeps to himself outside of the visual-kei scene, and Közi recently joined the new wave band XA-VAT.
Members:
Vocal: Klaha [[artist]PRIDE OF MIND(春名真樹) → MALICE MIZER(Klaha) → ソロ → [[artist]個人/状況不明]
Guitar/ Synthesizer: mana [[artist]Ves:tearge → GIRL'e → 摩天楼 → MALICE MIZER(mana) → Moi dix Mois(Mana)]
Guitar/ Synthesizer: kozi [[artist]Girl → 摩天楼 → MALICE MIZER → Eve of Destiny!、ソロ → DALLE → XA-VAT]
Bass: YU~KI [[artist]ze:ro → MALICE MIZER → [[artist]個人/状況不明]
Ex-Members:
Drums: GAZ [[artist]DATURA → MALICE MIZER → KneuKlid Romance(サポート) → KneuKlid Romance → the Night Breeze Zinnia → DOVERMAN、BUZZ BONE、The VELETTA(サポート) → DOVERMAN、Pandemic(サポート)]
Vocal: tetsu [[artist]MALICE MIZER → MEGA 8 BALL → nil → ZIGZO(tetsu) → nil(高野哲)]
Drums: kami [[artist]3Pマヨネーズ → Kneuklid Romance(右狂) → MALICE MIZER(右京→kami) → 死去]
Vocal: Gackt [[artist]cains:feel!(Dr.→Vo.) → MALICE MIZER → ソロ → ソロ(Gackt→GACKT)]
Drums: 愁(ex.Virus)(サポート) [Virus(Shue) → 女的 → AION(愁) → Virus → AION → MALICE MIZER(サポート) → CRAVE、S.Q.F → CRAVE]
Keyboard(Support): KAZUNE [ Brain Hacker →]
Vocal/ Guitar: kamijo: [[artist]美辞麗句 → MALICE MIZER → LALIENE(SHOKI)→LAREINE(KAMIJO) → NEW SODMY → LAREINE → Versailles]
Guitar: MAYU [[artist]MALICE MIZER → LALIENE → アイリ → LALIENE→LAREINE → NEW SODMY → LAREINE → [[artist]個人/状況不明]
Drums: MACHI [[artist]MALICE MIZER → LAREINE → Chanton Lamour]
Discography
In several cases, the Japanese titles are given first, followed by the romaji titles in square brackets.
Demo Tapes
1992
* Sans Logique (10/31)
1993
* Speed of Desperate (???)
* SADNESS (4/05)
* The 1th Anniversary (10/12)
Singles
1995
* 麗しき仮面の招待状 [Uruwashiki Kamen no Shoutaijou] (12/10)
1996
* ma chérie ～愛しい君へ～ [ma chérie ~Itoshii Kimi e~] (10/10)
1997
* ヴェル・エール～空白の瞬間の中で～ [Bel Air ~Kuuhaku no Toki no Naka de~] (7/19)
* au revoir (12/3)
1998
* 月下の夜想曲 [Gekka no Yasoukyoku] (2/21)
* ILLUMINATI (5/20)
* Le ciel ～空白の彼方へ～ [Le ciel ~Kuuhaku no Kanata e~] (9/30)
1999
* 再会の血と薔薇 [Saikai no Chi to Bara] (11/3)
2000
* 神話 [Shinwa] (2/1) - KAMI'S MEMORIAL BOX
* 虚無の中での遊戲 [Kyomu no Naka de no Yuugi] (5/31)
* 白い肌に烂う愛と哀しみの輪舞 [Shiroi Hada ni Kuruu Ai to Kanashimi no Rondo] (7/26)
2001
* Gardenia (5/30)
* Beast of Blood (6/21)
* 真夜中に交わした約束～薔薇の婚礼～ [Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku ~Bara no Konrei~] (10/30)
* Garnet～禁断の園へ～ [Garnet ~kindan no sono e~] (11/30)
Albums
* memoire (24 July 1994)
* memoire DX (24 December 1994) - reissue with bonus track
* Voyage ~sans retour~ (7 June 1996)
* merveilles (18 March 1998)
* 薔薇の聖堂 [Bara no Seidou] (23 August 2000)
VHS
* Sans retour Voyage "derniere" ~encoure une fois~ (30 June 1997)
* ヴェル・エール～空白の瞬間の中で～ de l'image [Bel Air ~Kuuhaku no Toki no Naka de~ de l'image] (19 July 1997)
* ヴェル・エール～空白の瞬間の中で～ de l'image [Verte Air ~Kuuhaku no Toki no Naka de~ de l'image] (3 September 1997) - a short silent film
* merveilles～終焉と帰趨～l'espace [merveilles ~Shuuen to Kisu~ l'espace] (28 October 1998)
* merveilles -cinq parallèle- (24 February 1999)
* 再会の血と薔薇～de l'image～ [Saikai no Chi to Bara ~de l'image~] (21 December 1999)
* 虚無の中での遊戲～de l'image～ [Kyomu no Naka de no Yuugi ~de l'image~] (31 May 2000)
* 薔薇に彩られた悪意と悲劇の幕開け [Bara ni Irodorareta Akui to Higeki no Makuake] (22 November 2000)
* 薔薇の軌跡 [Bara no Kiseki] (25 April 2001)
* Beast of Blood ~de l'image~ (11 July 2001)
* 薔薇の婚礼～真夜中に交わした約束～ [Bara no Konrei ~Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku~] (22 March 2002)
DVD
* 薔薇に彩られた悪意と悲劇の幕開け [Bara ni Irodorareta Akui to Higeki no Makuake] (22 November 2000)
* Sans retour Voyage "derniere" ~encoure une fois~ (18 April 2001)
* 薔薇の軌跡 [Bara no Kiseki] (25 April 2001)
* Beast of Blood ~de l'image~ (11 July 2001)
* 真夜中に交わした約束～薔薇の婚礼～ [Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku ~Bara no Konrei~] (30 October 2001)
* Cardinal (6 February 2002)
* 薔薇の婚礼～真夜中に交わした約束～ [Bara no Konrei ~Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku~] (22 March 2002)
* merveilles～終焉と帰趨～l'espace (30 March 2002)
* merveilles -cinq parallele- (30 March 2002)
Bois de merveilles
Malice Mizer Lyrics
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subete no ikari wo shizume
Shizukana you seitachi
tsumibito wo yurushite okure
kono uta goe wa soyo kaze to tomo ni
mori to daichi wo kake nukete inori wo kanaeru
watashi no okashi ta tsumi wo
yurushite moraeru made
watashi wa utai tsutsukeru
kono koe ga nakunaru made
The lyrics of MALICE MIZER's song Bois de Merveilles explore the theme of forgiveness and inner peace. The first two lines, "Shizukana you seitachi, subete no ikari wo shizume" translate to "Quiet, gentle youth, settle all anger." These lines suggest the need for inner peace and calmness, as anger can only harm the self. The following two lines, "Shizukana you seitachi, tsumibito wo yurushite okure" mean "Quiet, gentle youth, forgive the sinners." It is evident that the singer is seeking forgiveness for themselves and is urging others to forgive as well.
The next few lines, "Kono uta goe wa soyo kaze to tomo ni, mori to daichi wo kake nukete inori wo kanaeru" translate to "This song, along with the evening breeze, will break through the forest and earth, and make a prayer." Here, the song is seen as a medium for prayer, perhaps implying that seeking forgiveness is also a form of prayer.
The last two lines, "Shizukana you seitachi, watashi no okashita tsumi wo, yurushite moraeru made, watashi wa utai tsutsukeru, kono koe ga nakunaru made" mean "Quiet, gentle youth, until you can forgive my strange sins, I will keep singing until my voice is lost." These lines convey the singer's desire for absolution and a debt of gratitude towards the listener.
Overall, the song conveys a message of seeking forgiveness, inner peace, and finding solace in prayer.
Line by Line Meaning
Shizukana you seitachi
Silent young sprouts
subete no ikari wo shizume
Suppressing all anger
Shizukana you seitachi
Silent young sprouts
tsumibito wo yurushite okure
Forgive the sinners
kono uta goe wa soyo kaze to tomo ni
This song's voice, together with the gentle wind
mori to daichi wo kake nukete inori wo kanaeru
Weaves through the forest and lands, and grants a prayer
Shizukana you seitachi
Silent young sprouts
watashi no okashi ta tsumi wo
My own sweet sins
yurushite moraeru made
Until I am granted forgiveness
watashi wa utai tsutsukeru
I will continue to sing
kono koe ga nakunaru made
Until this voice fades away
Contributed by Aubrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Silly143
English lyrics <33:
The fairies silence...all anger is subdued
The fairies silence...sinners beg forgiveness
My song and the gentle wind are as one
Traversing the trees and the vast land, a prayer to be answered
The fairies silence...I beg forgiveness of my sins
Until then, I will keep singing...
Until I've lost my voice
ROMAJI:
Shizukana youseitachi yo... Subete no ikari wo shizume
Shizukana youseitachi yo... Tsumibito wo yurushite okure
Kono utagoe wa soyokaze to tomo ni
Mori to daichi wo kakenukete inori wo kanaeru
Shizukana youseitachi yo... Watashi no okashita tsumi wo
Yurushite moraeru made watashi wa utai tsutsukeru...
Kono koe ga nakunaru made
@user-ci4zh3fg5v
Shizukana youseitachi yo ...subete no ikari wo shizume
Shizukana youseitachi yo ...tsumibito wo yurushite okure
Kono utagoe wa soyokaze to tomo ni
Mori to daichi wo kakenukete inori wo kanaeru
Shizukana youseitachi yo ...watashi no okashita tsumi wo
Yurushite moraeru made watashi wa utai tsutsukeru ...
Kono koe ga nakunaru made
@kiko_44
I love this song so much I absolutely need a hour long version
@deme5960
put it on loop by right clicking on it if that helps!
@W3S3333
"Silent fairies… suppress all my anger
Silent fairies… please forgive a sinner their sins
This singing voice comes running through the forest and over the earth… together with the breeze and answers my prayer
Silent fairies… until my committed sins
Can be forgiven, I will continue to sing…
Until this voice of mine is used up/lost"
@Silly143
English lyrics <33:
The fairies silence...all anger is subdued
The fairies silence...sinners beg forgiveness
My song and the gentle wind are as one
Traversing the trees and the vast land, a prayer to be answered
The fairies silence...I beg forgiveness of my sins
Until then, I will keep singing...
Until I've lost my voice
ROMAJI:
Shizukana youseitachi yo... Subete no ikari wo shizume
Shizukana youseitachi yo... Tsumibito wo yurushite okure
Kono utagoe wa soyokaze to tomo ni
Mori to daichi wo kakenukete inori wo kanaeru
Shizukana youseitachi yo... Watashi no okashita tsumi wo
Yurushite moraeru made watashi wa utai tsutsukeru...
Kono koe ga nakunaru made
@magolorz6622
Shout out to the guy who danced with his wife to this at their wedding on the merveilles full album comment section
@Chiara-ep5er
goals
@blu772
This song gives me black butler vibes I love it sm
@rymaix
little did you know.. the vocalist, gackt, has done a cosplay of one of the characters from that series.
i dont watch it so i dont know who but i remember seeing something like that
@user-hs8ih1vn7u
@kakirim he did a sebastian cosplay
@m6licemizer
@@rymaixgirl its an edit