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Niigata, Japan (1972 – present)
Közi (born May 29, 1972 in Niigata, Japan) is a Japanese musician, guitarist and solo artist. He is best known as the guitarist and former of MALICE MIZER
Közi’s career began at the end of the 1980s in Beyond The Reinsight. Information about this band is very scarce. In 1991 he joined 摩天楼(Matenrou) with future MALICE MIZER member Mana and released two demo tapes. Mana and Közi left Matenrou after deciding they both had similar ideas about creating music. They formed Malice Mizer in 1992. After Malice Mizer disbanded in 2001, Közi joined Haruhiko Ash and created Eve of Destiny, an industrial rock band that toured outside of Japan, performing at various festivals in Europe.
In 2002, Közi collaborated with Japanese author Minako for the book Izayoi No Tsuki (十六夜の月), which Közi provided the eerie soundtrack for. He then performed a special singing event in Japan which cemented the fact that he was following a solo career. Közi’s first solo release was the double-disc, double-single package KHAOS/KINEMA, which included “Promenade”. The track was re-released several months later on his debut album “カタルシス” (Catharsis). Közi’s “MEMENTO” single is dedicated to the late Malice Mizer drummer, Kami.
During his time in MALICE MIZER, Közi often assumed the role of a pierrot doll, dressing in clown-like costumes with large ruffs, always in shades of red, his favourite colour. In music videos and on-stage he would often make movements reminiscent of a marionette (string puppet). Közi has continued this visual style to some extent, but his contemporary stage costumes are more gothic.
Közi’s career began at the end of the 1980s in Beyond The Reinsight. Information about this band is very scarce. In 1991 he joined 摩天楼(Matenrou) with future MALICE MIZER member Mana and released two demo tapes. Mana and Közi left Matenrou after deciding they both had similar ideas about creating music. They formed Malice Mizer in 1992. After Malice Mizer disbanded in 2001, Közi joined Haruhiko Ash and created Eve of Destiny, an industrial rock band that toured outside of Japan, performing at various festivals in Europe.
In 2002, Közi collaborated with Japanese author Minako for the book Izayoi No Tsuki (十六夜の月), which Közi provided the eerie soundtrack for. He then performed a special singing event in Japan which cemented the fact that he was following a solo career. Közi’s first solo release was the double-disc, double-single package KHAOS/KINEMA, which included “Promenade”. The track was re-released several months later on his debut album “カタルシス” (Catharsis). Közi’s “MEMENTO” single is dedicated to the late Malice Mizer drummer, Kami.
During his time in MALICE MIZER, Közi often assumed the role of a pierrot doll, dressing in clown-like costumes with large ruffs, always in shades of red, his favourite colour. In music videos and on-stage he would often make movements reminiscent of a marionette (string puppet). Közi has continued this visual style to some extent, but his contemporary stage costumes are more gothic.
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taemin93 wrote:
I love this man he's so talented I got my mom into this man his voice his sexiii and deep ^_^
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gaabk3 wrote:
Let's vote for this picture > http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/K%C3%B6zi/+images/25521157
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barairo-rose wrote:
ISM, Honey Vanity and KAIKOKU <3
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BloodyS wrote:
He probably has tons of material near complete the world has no idea about. I'm hoping for an album. Hopefully he hasn't just been watching tons of tv.
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JarethDrakul wrote:
@Mystique_x-men, I'm actually really glad I'm not the only one who heard that until I read the lyrics =P. I reckon Kozi is working on something new as he has been doing alot of touring until his solo project name, so here's hoping.
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gaabk3 wrote:
I saw a recent traklist of his show,and there was a track named ''Neu Song''. Let's cheer for a new song then :P
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Mary_Thomas wrote:
Honey Vanity ♥
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Mystique_x-men wrote:
@forgetmenot, do you mean in Crimson Star when it sounds like he says; "Do the Locomotion?" He's acctually saying; "Do you like emotion" =) I also heard Do the locomotion, until I read the lyrics.
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bakaneko90 wrote:
I hope XA-VAT will stay together for a while, but if they don't, I demand more Közi solo releases [4]
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twinklepoppp wrote:
I hope XA-VAT will stay together for a while, but if they don't, I demand more Kozi solo releases [3]
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mavarco86 wrote:
I want a Malice Mizer reunion...
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doctorKozi wrote:
@forgetmenot: Kylie Minogue?!? Omg WHERE! *_*
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forgetmenot wrote:
I like the part when he quotes Kylie Minogue lol
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kyo_dash wrote:
I hope XA-VAT will stay together for a while, but if they don't, I demand more Kozi solo releases[2]
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Someiyoshino_ki wrote:
Közi!!! ♥.♥
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forgetmenot wrote:
I hope XA-VAT will stay together for a while, but if they don't, I demand more Kozi solo releases
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mizuononde wrote:
i wish i had started listening to his solo stuff earlier..
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bakaneko90 wrote:
Happy Birthday Közi :D
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forgetmenot wrote:
XA-VAT's Kozi = Queen Elizabeth zombie version? XD
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kyo_dash wrote:
OMG.. 2011 live.. OMG.. really thank you for the info... so, Közi still kickin on his solos .. yeaaaahhhhhhhhhH
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Mellody_Requiem tagged Közi with jrock, electronic, japanese and 2 other tags. Friday afternoon
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Mellody_Requiem added Közi to Mellody_Requiem’s library. Friday afternoon
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fuhrer-tyan tagged Közi with electronic and japanese. Thursday morning
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xxSayuri, karasunobaka, MaterLacrimosa and 9 other people added Közi to their libraries. Wednesday afternoon
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barairo-rose tagged Közi with japanese, industrial and darkwave. last month
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XBloodLickerX, Termiknitter, chikawai and 14 other people added Közi to their libraries. last month
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DouglasxDouglas tagged Közi with ‘darkwave’. last month
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CarolinaSunny, Jaberin, Non_Shan and 2 other people added Közi to their libraries. last month
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sansdasjupiten tagged Közi with ‘his songs reminds me of morgan’. last month
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