The first is a … Read Full Bio ↴Zilch is the title of two different artistic groups.
The first is a project founded by Hideto "hide" Matsumoto in 1995 during a stay in Los Angeles.
Zilch was intended to launch an English-speaking market for hide. At its core, hide was joined by two English musicians; guitarist Ray McVeigh who had previously played with members of the Sex Pistols in a band called The Professionals, and bassist Paul Raven of Killing Joke. To complete the line-up American drummer Joey Castillo (now of Queens of the Stone Age fame) and I.N.A, a good friend of hide and member of his solo band hide with Spread Beaver in Japan joined the group.
The band was first mentioned in hide's personal online blog in January 1998 when the video for "Electric Cucumber" was released on Japanese music television. hide said that the band had recorded the particular song and video in 1996 but its release was delayed due to the adult nature of the themes it dealt with. hide said that the he planned to release an album with the band which had already been completed the previous year as well as concentrate on live work with the group. It has now transpired that the band were set to tour with American alternative act Marilyn Manson, the lead singer of which hide was friends with and gave a special "thanks" to in the album notes for his "Psyence" CD.
It was not to be; hide died on May 2, 1998.
The album was released on schedual and is regarded as being close to how it was originally intended with only post production work been contributed after hide's passing. The band released an album of remixed songs the following year and another original album in 2002 before officially disbanding. The band took on numerous members in their post-hide era such as Dave Kushner (now of Velvet Revolver) and had guest performers such as Duff McKagan (Guns n' Roses, Velvet Revolver), J (Luna Sea) and Steve Jones (Sex Pistols).
The second is a Christian pop group formed out of the backup artists for another Christian group named dcTalk.
Zilch was arranged in the fall of 1996 from members of dcTalk's backing band while on tour of Europe in support of their album "Jesus Freak". They use the word "arranged" because none of the members had much in common as far as musical taste or background, which is not the optimal way to form a band.
Guitarist and frontman, Mark Lee Townsend, found influences in everything from 60's pop to alternative. Keyboardist [Jason Halbert preferred synth pop. Bassist Otto Price was everything R & B but loved The Smiths. Drummer Rick May had roots in power pop.
In any case, the four locked themselves in the studio after the New Year and wrote the material which would make up the songs on the 1997 release "Platinum" (Gotee Records). The name Zilch was suggested by Mark, possibly to indicate what kind of impact the band would have on the world, which was a somewhat harsh assessment. Probably closer to the truth is that the name was taken from a cut on The Monkees' 1967 album "Headquarters" (ironically, another band that was "arranged").
The original lineup was a strong one musically, but with such disparate tastes, the band struggled on the road and ultimately retired when dcTalk resumed touring in 1998.
Fast forward to the present where Mark Lee Townsend, the principle visionary in original Zilch, is back to writing new Zilch music. Mark is joined in the studio by Dan Gartley on bass and drummer Mark Graalman (both in the EMI band, Sanctus Real) to finish a new Zilch album, some 10 years after the original release. In keeping with tradition, the new Zilch promises quirky power pop guaranteed to bring a smile.
(Material for the second Zilch entry taken from their website http://www.zilchonline.com/)
Hide and Seek
Zilch Lyrics
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Higher-shaker-paper-maker, MC undertaker
Back-breaker, hip-shaker, no perpetrator
With a dollar, dime, yen power player maker
Everybody's equal in the centre
But all you sloppy carbon copies you need to remember
I'm an eastender, true contender
The one they call the jungleist repeat offender
We come without shame
And try to remain the same
We say what we feel
She try to stay real
Cry for the spiders in the crystal sky
While they all smile down on you and I tonight
Tonight
We come without shame
And try to remain the same
We say what we feel
She try to stay real
Inside the same wheel
A life to become one
In dream and so real
A certain sweet someone
Cry for the stars in the soft moonlight
While they are smiling down tonight
Cry for the spiders in the crystal sky
While they all smile down on you and I
Tonight, we are so clear and bright
Tonight, our star will fall
With a feeling in my head called the jungleist shaker
Higher-shaker-paper-maker, MC undertaker
Back-breaker, hip-shaker, no perpetrator
With a dollar, dime, yen power player maker
Everybody's equal in the centre
But all you sloppy carbon copies you need to remember
I'm an eastender, true contender
The one they call the jungleist repeat offender
Tonight, we are so clear and bright
Tonight, we take it all
(Tonight we are so clear and bright)
Cry for the stars in the soft moonlight
While they are smiling down tonight
(Tonight our star will fall)
Cry for the spiders in the crystal sky
While they all smile down on you and I
The lyrics to Zilch's song "Hide and Seek" seem to speak to the singer's sense of individuality and uniqueness. The first verse speaks of the singer's power and influence, with phrases like "dollar, dime, yen power player maker," and "jungleist shaker." The second verse is more reflective, as the singer holds fast to their identity and reminds the world that they are "an eastender, true contender." The chorus repeats the idea of being true to oneself, without shame, and making one's voice heard.
The song's bridge takes a turn towards the mystical, as the singer speaks of crying for the "spiders in the crystal sky" and the "stars in the soft moonlight." The repetition of the phrase "while they all smile down on you and I" gives a sense of a shared experience, or of being watched by something greater than oneself. The song ends with a repetition of the powerful lyrics from the first verse, emphasizing the message of strength and individuality.
Overall, "Hide and Seek" seems to be a rallying cry for individuality and self-expression. The singer clearly values their own power and influence, while encouraging others to do the same. The mystical elements of the song add a sense of wonder and mystery, giving the lyrics a broader scope.
Line by Line Meaning
With a feeling in my head called the jungleist shaker
I am feeling confident and powerful
Higher-shaker-paper-maker, MC undertaker
I am skilled at making music and expressing myself through it
Back-breaker, hip-shaker, no perpetrator
I am not trying to hurt anyone, just enjoying my own rhythm and style
With a dollar, dime, yen power player maker
Money doesn't define me, I am still a master of my craft
Everybody's equal in the centre
We all have the ability to be great, it just depends on what we do with our talents
But all you sloppy carbon copies you need to remember
Don't try to imitate me, find your own style and be original
I'm an eastender, true contender
I come from humble beginnings, but I have the skill and drive to succeed
The one they call the jungleist repeat offender
I keep coming back with even better music every time
We come without shame
We are unapologetically ourselves
And try to remain the same
We stay true to our values and beliefs
We say what we feel
We express ourselves honestly and openly
She try to stay real
We strive to maintain authenticity in a world that often rewards conformity
Inside the same wheel
We are all part of the same cycle of life
A life to become one
We work towards unity and togetherness
In dream and so real
We have a vision for a better future and believe it is possible
A certain sweet someone
We are looking for a special person to share our life with
Cry for the stars in the soft moonlight
We admire the beauty of the night sky
While they are smiling down tonight
We feel like the universe is on our side
Cry for the spiders in the crystal sky
Even small and often misunderstood creatures can be beautiful and awe-inspiring
While they all smile down on you and I
We feel a sense of connection with all living things
(Tonight we are so clear and bright)
Tonight, our star will fall
We are ready to take the next step and shine even brighter
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yuyushiii_
Im in love!
@aroundth3fur
This album is sick. It's unfortunate Hide passed away. I wonder if any of the songs were contributed by him before he passed.
@49yoppy
the track hide and seek actually uses his guitar, but i don't think an other songs are much by him. you're right though - sick album!!!
@Gwhaer
genre不確定の新感覚音楽です✨凄いッ
@Gwhaer
この音楽へのセンスが進み優れてて新旧不確定な音楽🎧です✨凄いッ 15:33
@in449
説明
Amazonレビュー
X JAPANのhideのスピリットとサウンドを継承する彼らの2nd。今作の特徴のひとつは、なんといってもラップをフィーチャーしている点だろう。前作から引き継がれたアタックの強いヘビーなサウンドはますます強力になり、ラップを導入した事によりミクスチャーなサウンドへと変貌している。
もうひとつの特徴は豪華な参加ミュージシャン、ザ・カルトのイアン・アペストリー、サイプレス・ヒルのセン・ドッグ、元LUNA SEAのJ、アリス・イン・チェインズのジェーリー・カントレル他さまざまなアーティストが色を添えている。（末延仁人）
メディア掲載レビューほか
故hideが在籍したロック・バンド、zilch(ヂルチ)のアルバム。元LUNA SEAのJ他が参加。
@Gwhaer
意味合いスキン足すスキルです✨ 18:14
@Gwhaer
シグナルちゃんサマありがとう御座居ます…素晴らしいです✨ 46:45
@49yoppy
いいアルバムだよ!!!
@Gwhaer
生きる全ての者へ…何が何でも…どうであれ生きろッ立ち上がれッ… 54:18