ni-ne

ni-ne

rock band of japan. ***************** Ni-ne is a band formed in 1998 by Hisao Otsuka (vo/G). In 2000, he gained attention with his first album"Receiver of August". It features a simple, violent, rough and warm band sound. "I'm better than the songs I made, I'm so much better" (drunk) The beginning of the lyrics of the first song of the first album. Vocalist Hisao Otsuka expresses these genuine emotions straight out, sometimes with a crying voice. "I'm enduring it because I'm drunk. It's so sad that I can't stand it if I'm sober. It's really sad." (Kamatoto) "You, who have no friends and are not good at making excuses, and I, who has nothing to be able to do well, go to the dark city where the sun rises and sets" (CRAZY LOVE) Ni-ne has many powerful songs, but in reality, she is weak. It feels like "a fragile person's desperate strength". And I don't have much confidence in myself. But that's why I was able to create a lot of attractive songs that only people who are weak and lack self-confidence can make. "Drink medicine, drink medicine, I'm getting OK. Take medicine, take medicine, I want you to get OK." "Why are you with me? Why are you with someone like me? It's easy to forget, but think about it. If you're gone, I'll become crazy." (Heart Full of Soul) These songs strongly express the feeling that "There is little I can do for you, but I want to be kind to you somehow. I want to continue to be involved with you." Ni-ne is weak and lacks confidence, but she is always kind, passionate, and loves people. That's one of the attractions. I am depressed and exhausted from my daily life. I'm going crazy. Otsuka honestly sings such a dark side of life. This is where the second thing that is attracted person. Some people are saved by dark performances, bad lyrics, and closed minds. And it doesn't end there. "Let's do our best to keep going. If we want to keep going, we'll do our best." (Melancholy DXOK) "Summer vacation is over. Summer vacation is over. Summer vacation is over. From today onwards, do everything by yourself." (Summer vacation is over.) "I'm lonely because of trifles, but I want to live strongly" (Phantom) Ni-ne is dark, but they haven't given up on living. "Melancholy DXOK" in 2001, "Phantom" in 2020. They tend to be depressed, but for 20 years they have continued to sing without hesitation, saying, "I still want to live strong." "There were times when I felt like I could die anywhere, but I'm still alive here now" (There were times when I felt like I could die anywhere) "The rice was ready, and when I ate it, it was so delicious that I laughed a little. It's funny." I have been tormented by the despair and sadness that can happen to anyone as long as I continue my life, I am discouraged, I am on the verge of death, but I am still standing. Still standing despite being fragile. In order not to be defeated, in order to live strongly, in order to become gentle, I continue to make songs. This is the third charm of this band. Ni-ne will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2023. The current members are Otsuka and Sada (Dr), and Rocky Tanaka (Ba) as a support member. ). Currently, he is actively working mainly at live houses. Asaya Yara (Tenmetusya)