The music of Sound Horizon is generally presented in omnibus style; all of their releases have been in the form of concept albums. For tie-up material and releases without an overarching original story, the group performs under the name Linked Horizon. Both male and female vocals are utilized within Sound Horizon, with some singers being frequent collaborators. Usage of spoken word sections in the form of narration is common in their songs and can be heard in a variety of different languages. This narration is often reminiscent of anime due to the involvement of prominent voice actors/actresses in the group. A number of stylistic influences are also apparent in their music; these include progressive/symphonic rock, jazz, pop, opera, and metal. The group's lyrics are often mysterious and metaphorical and contain a variety of fantastical themes.
Members:
Other than Revo, the lineup of the group may consist of dozens of singers, musicians, and/or voice actors at any given time. For a full list of members, refer to this page:
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Horizon#%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC
Black Chronicle
Sound Horizon Lyrics
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それは歴史を覆す・・・否
その全てを肯定する 最悪の予言書・・・
色褪せた紙 くすんだ文字
古代語で書かれた目次
最後のペ－ジ・・・「 審判者の来訪 」・・・
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－ 序章「殺戮への前夜祭」 －
昨日 多くの父達が死んだ・・・
今日 多くの母達が死んだ・・・
明日 多くの子供達が死ぬだろう・・・
一つのパンを奪い合う者
一つの椅子を奪い合う者
一つの王冠を奪い合う者
一つの栄光を奪い合う者
「息の根を止めろ 邪魔する者は全て消せ！」
闇だ 深い闇だ 歴史の闇だ 誰かが笑っている
何故僕らは 仲間同士で殺し合っているんだ・・・
書に刻まれし魔物
黒い秩序に従い 歴史を辿る調べ
時は 寸分の狂いもなく
針の上を滑り堕ちるように
ただ 最後のペ－ジめがけて・・・
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－ 最終章「終焉の海に漂う箱舟」 －
逃げろ やってくるぞ
最期を告げる鐘の音 終焉の洪水だ
幾多の記憶 歴史を飲み込んで尚
その魔物は止まらない・・・
世界はノアを探している・・・
我らの救世主は 最初から箱舟の中
闇に沈んでゆく世界を嘲笑い
黒い書を片手に 幾千の罠を投げ掛ける・・・
それでも僕達は諦めなかった
本当の 最後のペ－ジを探すことを・・・
～ 表紙 『 Ｂｌａｃｋ Ｃｈｒｏｎｉｃｌｅ 』
The lyrics to "Black Chronicle" by Sound Horizon tell a story of a black book that was discovered in an ancient ruin, a book that contains a prophecy that will soon come to fruition. The book is written in an ancient language, with the last page titled "The Coming of the Judge." The story unfolds with the first chapter, "The Eve of the Massacre," where fathers, mothers and children died in a violent power struggle over resources, title and authority. The people were quick to resort to violence and murder their fellow humans, and the lyrics question why they do this to each other. The second chapter is entitled "The Beast that is Bound by the Black Order," and the lyrics describe the dark creatures that follow the black order in the book. These creatures observe and shape history to their liking, leading to the final chapter, "The Ark That Drifts in the Sea of Destruction." Here, the lyrics describe how the world is looking for a savior, but the one who can save it has already locked himself/herself in a box and thrown away the key. He/she laughs at the demise of the world, with the black book in hand, as the people search for the true final page of history.
The lyrics of "Black Chronicle" deal with the themes of violence, greed, and the cyclical nature of history. The book in the lyrics is a metaphor for how people repeat the same mistakes that have plagued humanity since the beginning of time, leading to the same consequences. The prophecy in the book is also a warning for the future, as the people must learn from the past if they are to survive. The song's story about humanity's decline in the face of greed and violence is a representation of how the same issues affect the world today, making it a timeless piece of music with a universal message.
Line by Line Meaning
古き遺跡より発掘されし 黒き書物
A black book was excavated from an ancient ruin.
それは歴史を覆す・・・否 その全てを肯定する 最悪の予言書・・・
It is not just a mere history-changing book, but a book that confirms the worst predictions.
色褪せた紙 くすんだ文字 古代語で書かれた目次 最後のペ－ジ・・・「 審判者の来訪 」・・・
Faded papers with dull words, written in ancient words, an index and the final page that speaks of the 'arrival of the judge.'
昨日 多くの父達が死んだ・・・ 今日 多くの母達が死んだ・・・ 明日 多くの子供達が死ぬだろう・・・
Yesterday, many fathers died, today many mothers died, and tomorrow, many children will die.
一つのパンを奪い合う者 一つの椅子を奪い合う者 一つの王冠を奪い合う者 一つの栄光を奪い合う者
People who fight over a single bread, a single chair, a single crown, and a single glory.
「息の根を止めろ 邪魔する者は全て消せ！」
Kill anyone who gets in the way, stop them from breathing!
闇だ 深い闇だ 歴史の闇だ 誰かが笑っている 何故僕らは 仲間同士で殺し合っているんだ・・・
It is dark, a deep, historical darkness, someone is laughing. Why are we killing each other, as comrades?
書に刻まれし魔物 黒い秩序に従い 歴史を辿る調べ 時は 寸分の狂いもなく 針の上を滑り堕ちるように ただ 最後のペ－ジめがけて・・・
The demon carved into the book follows the order of darkness and explores history. Time moves without any errors and, like falling off the needle, it aims only for the last page.
逃げろ やってくるぞ 最期を告げる鐘の音 終焉の洪水だ 幾多の記憶 歴史を飲み込んで尚 その魔物は止まらない・・・
Run! As the bell that signals the end approaches, it is the flood of destruction. It swallows countless memories and history, but the demon never stops.
我らの救世主は 最初から箱舟の中 闇に沈んでゆく世界を嘲笑い 黒い書を片手に 幾千の罠を投げ掛ける・・・
Our savior is in the ark from the beginning, mocking the world sinking into darkness, and throwing thousands of traps with a black book in hand.
それでも僕達は諦めなかった 本当の 最後のペ－ジを探すことを・・・
But we never gave up, searching for the true last page.
表紙 『 Ｂｌａｃｋ Ｃｈｒｏｎｉｃｌｅ 』
Title: 'Black Chronicle'.
Contributed by Ellie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ww8jf3tf5x
初めて聞いたのがもう10年前だなんて…ふと何の気なしにここへ戻ってきたけど、色褪せないなぁ……好き
@user-sc8ks7wx3e
こんなシンプルで最高の楽曲を、またサンホラで作って欲しい
今のは音が増えすぎてて疲れる
@kamira01
詠いたい歌があるんだ 詩人バラットの悲劇 辿りたい道があるんだ 辿りつく詩 守りたい丘があるんだ 約束の丘 誇りたい薔薇があるんだ 薔薇の騎士団 収めたい戦いがあるんだ 聖戦と死神 聴かせたい歌があるんだ 沈んだ歌姫 語りたい航海があるんだ 蒼い眼の海賊 掲げたい右腕があるんだ 雷神の系譜 我々ローランはあらまり嬢の復帰を心より....
@ks3mitsuya
初めて聞いたサンホラの曲！
今年の３月１９日でちょうど10年目になるんだな。
・・・時間の流れはえええええ！！！
@user-df7op6ne8l
歴史の授業がこういうミュージカルだったら物凄く楽しかったんですけどね
@oh-Witch
サンホラで一番好きだし人生で聞いてきた全ての曲の中でも5本の指に入るくらい好き 神曲オブ神曲
@arskolt
3:15
ここからの盛り上がり好き
@fukujun0328
この曲が手元にないのが、すごーく悔しいです。
@aito927
これほんと好き！特に敵を全部殺すんだのところから好き！！！
@zacky1222
未だに聞ける……