All the members were chosen already in October, before Jeniva even disbanded. The following two months Matenrou Opera spent by rehearsing, designing costumes and preparing for their first lives in the spring otherwise as well.
In January, the band spent some time in studio, recording their first single. The name of the band was kept a secret until 23rd of February, when Yuu finally announced it in his blog. He also announced the date of their first live; it was to take place at Urawa Narciss on May 4th. It was also decided that their first single, alkaloid showase, would be released on that day. In reality, however, Matenrou Opera’s very first live was on April 28th, a secret live held at Urawa Narciss.
After releasing alkaloid showcase, Matenrou Opera kept busy with lives all through the summer and autumn. However, at their live on October 30th, Matenrou Opera gave bad news to their fans; the guitarist Mika and keyboardist Karen would leave the band in November. While the news surprised many fans, the decision had apparently been long time coming, and already when the band announced Karen and Mika would leave, they also told that replacements had already been taken care of.
The last live with the original members was held on Nobember 17th at Ikebukuro Cyber. It was not, however, until halfway through December when the names of the new members were announced; the new guitarist was to be anzi, formerly of Sylphid, and the new keyboardist would be 彩雨 (Ayame), who used to go under the name of soh in Ry:dia. The year’s remaining lives were, however, held without anzi and Ayame.
Around the same time with the member changes, it was also announced that Matenrou Opera would join the label Sherow Artist Society.
As the new year started, Matenrou Opera started doing lives with the new members, and around the turn of the year pictures with the new members and new costumes started popping up on Matenrou Opera’s site as well as on SAS’s site. The band seemed to consider the new year an entirely new start; they acknowledge they didn’t release much in 2007, and promised the fans to release more during the year 2008.
And the band kept their promise. Soon it was announced that a new single would be released on March 5th, and even more good news followed; at the turn of March and April, Matenrou Opera will tour Europe with Versailles. The tour consists of a total of 6 lives in Sweden, Finland, Germany, France and Spain.
So far the band has released nine singles, two mini-albums (one compilation), one full-length album, and one live DVD.
MEMBERS:
Vocal: 苑 (Sono) ＧＲＩＤＥ → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ
Guitar: Anzi Sylphid → Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ
Bass: 燿 (Yo) Endless Vanity → S.D.I → シリウス (support) → GRAVE SEED → 摩天楼オペラ
Keyboard: 彩雨 (Ayame) outburn → Ry:dia (Soh) → 摩天楼オペラ
Drums:悠 (Yu) ＧＲＩＤＥ → Marge Litch → Masterpiece, GRAVE SEED → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ
Past Members:
Guitar: 未伽 (Mika) Ancient Myth → 摩天楼オペラ→
Keyboard: 華蓮 (Karen) Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ→ Qualia
DISCOGRAPHY:
Singles
[2007.05.04] alkaloid showcase
[2007.10.31] sara (live-distributed)
[2008.03.05] 瑠璃色で描く虹 (Ruriiro de Egaku Niji)
[2008.09.24] SPECTACULAR
[2008.12.17] LAST SCENE
[2009.03.25] acedia
[2009.07.23] Eternal Symphony (live-distributed)
[2009.12.16] Murder Scope (CD; CD+DVD)
[2010.02.24] R (live distributed)
[2010.05.05] GENESIS / R
Albums and EPs
[2008.05.14] GILIA (CD+DVD, Limited & Europe Edition)
[2008.10.08] GILIA (CD only, Regular Edition)
[2009.06.24] ANOMIE (CD+DVD)
[2009.10.28] COUPLING COLLECTION 08-09 (CD only, compilation)
DVD
[2209.11.25] DAWN OF ANOMIE in Akasaka BLITZ
Helios
Matenrou Opera Lyrics
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今ここに僕らは立っている
どうしようもなく今を感じてる
憎むべきことじゃないこと
憎むべき相手がいないこと
わかっている
前に進むべき道は見えてる 恐れないで
地表を打つ雨を見上げ 遮るように腕伸ばし
心が望んだ温かさを この声に変え歌った
凍えるような冷たさで その心まで埋めないで
どうかこの声に耳を傾けて
笑顔は残ってる 僕の中にあなたの中に
泣きたいように泣いたほうがいい
笑顔は待っているから
地表を打つ雨を見上げ 遮るように腕伸ばし
心が望んだ温かさ
覆い尽くせ 希望の陽よ 何よりも天高くあれ
この空の全て 大地の果て 生きる呼吸を照らして
弾けるように歌いだす 輝く生命の叫び
この身の全てを響かせて
愛せる 慈愛を
この胸は知ってる
熱を上げ 声枯らし
僕達は同じ命を燃やして
The first verse of Matenrou Opera's song Helios introduces a sense of desolation and hopelessness, with the lyrics stating that even the gods cannot be found to pray to, and that the only thing left is the present moment, which is being felt without any real direction or purpose. The second verse acknowledges that there may not be anything truly worthy of hate in the world, nor any particular enemy, and that the path forward is clear if only one can overcome their fear. The chorus then presents a more positive message, with the singer looking to the rain falling around them and using their outstretched arms to try and block it out while they sing a song of warmth and hope. They ask that anyone listening to their voice also open their heart and embrace this message.
The second half of the song adds more elements of empowerment and energy. The bridge encourages the listener to cover everything with the brightness of hope and to make their breath a living pulse, while the final verse urges the singer to amplify their love and voice until they are burning with passion and power.
Overall, Helios seems to be a song about persevering in the face of despair and uncertainty, finding solace in the present moment and seeking to spread warmth, hope, and love to those around you.
Line by Line Meaning
もう祈る神も見当たらない
We can no longer seem to find any god to pray to
今ここに僕らは立っている
We are standing here, right now
どうしようもなく今を感じてる
Feeling completely helpless at this moment
憎むべきことじゃないこと
It's not something worth hating
憎むべき相手がいないこと
There's no one that deserves to be hated
わかっている
I understand
前に進むべき道は見えてる 恐れないで
The path to move forward is clear, don't be afraid
地表を打つ雨を見上げ 遮るように腕伸ばし
Looking up at the rain striking the ground, I stretch out my arms as if to block it
心が望んだ温かさを この声に変え歌った
I sang with this voice, transforming my heart's desire for warmth
凍えるような冷たさで その心まで埋めないで
Don't be filled with such freezing coldness that fills your heart
どうかこの声に耳を傾けて
Please listen to this voice
笑顔は残ってる 僕の中にあなたの中に
Smiles remain, inside of me and inside of you
泣きたいように泣いたほうがいい
It's best to cry if you feel like crying
笑顔は待っているから
Because smiles are waiting for you
覆い尽くせ 希望の陽よ 何よりも天高くあれ
Cover everything with the sunlight of hope, higher than anything else in the sky
この空の全て 大地の果て 生きる呼吸を照らして
Illuminate the breath of life that lives beyond every corner of the sky and earth
弾けるように歌いだす 輝く生命の叫び
Start singing as if to burst out, the shout of shining life
この身の全てを響かせて
Make your entire being resonate
愛せる 慈愛を
I know that I can love compassion
この胸は知ってる
This heart knows
熱を上げ 声枯らし
Raise your temperature, let your voice become hoarse
僕達は同じ命を燃やして
We burn the same life
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
True Legendary Studio
These guys really need more love. I was so in love with them back in the day that I thought they were more popular by now.
Will forever listen! Love from Brazil!
Solo Crimson
Matenrou Opera is not popular enough :c And they should be!
CallsignZucchini
matenrou and gazzetE get me through the misery packed days
Δήμητρα Γκαμπαερίδη Μέτση
He is beautiful and i love this song amazing <3
Masikoo
I love this band... !!!
Icevanilla
I love this, so powerful
CINDY KAMINAKA
Love Matenrou!
Jazmín Veloso
matenrou opera, deseo tanro crecer como bajista, tocar como lo hace Yo
Rosie Gray
I LOVE THIS :D
Kinga
It's beautiful.