Maretu, also known as Gokuaku-P (Japanese: 極悪P, "EvilP") is a Japanese musician, Vocaloid producer, and songwriter. He started releasing Vocaloid music in 2011, and the Real Sound described him as one of the representative Vocaloid producers since 2017.[1] He has gained a cult following.[2]
Maretu | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, GUMI, Vocaloid, guitar, piano, synthesizer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Artistry
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Maretu's musical style mixes heavy metal, chiptune, and techno-pop, and he extensively uses drum patterns and Phrygian mode in his musical compositions. Another feature of his songs is the use of traditional Japanese musical elements. As an example, he incorporated shamisen and kakegoe in the B melody of SIU, applying the Phrygian mode to the Japanese-style scale similar to the mode.[1]
Maretu's music videos often feature word clouds, and his lyrics usually tell a story related to the theme, containing depressed romantic feelings, alienation, and antinatalism. Kobashi Taiki from KAI-YOU described his lyrics as "dark and difficult to understand".[3][4][2] Maretu always creates a disagreeable atmosphere in his work through dissonance, sound effects with profound meaning, and painful sighs.[5]
Personal life
editMaretu has been diagnosed with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mild to moderate depression.[6]
Discography
editCoin Locker Baby
editCoin Locker Baby (Japanese: コインロッカーベイビー) is Maretu's first album, releasing on March 2, 2016.[7]
| Release date | Title | Album No. | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2016 | Saishuubi (最終日) | 1 | YouTube |
| February 2, 2013 | Coin Locker Baby (コインロッカーベイビー) | 2 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Kawaki (渇き) | 3 | YouTube |
| December 11, 2015 | Suji (スヂ) | 4 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Sanjou (惨場) | 5 | YouTube |
| December 27, 2013 | Shoujo Keshigomu (少女ケシゴム) | 6 | YouTube |
| August 20, 2015 | Scrumize (スクラマイズ) | 7 | YouTube |
| September 17, 2015 | Born before (うまれるまえは) | 8 | YouTube |
| January 9, 2015 | Packet Hero (パケットヒーロー) | 9 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Sakuran (錯乱) | 10 | YouTube |
| October 30, 2015 | Miseenen (ミセエネン) | 11 | YouTube |
| May 2, 2015 | Umitagari (うみたがり) | 12 | YouTube |
| May 29, 2015 | Mind Brand (マインドブランド) | 13 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Brain Revolution Girl 2016 ver. (脳内革命ガール2016 Ver.) | 14 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Rational Time (ラショナルタイム) | 15 | YouTube |
SIU
editSIU (Japanese: しう) is Maretu's second album, releasing on November 17, 2019.
| Release date | Title | Album No. | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2019 | Magical Doctor (マジカルドクター) | 1 | YouTube |
| May 27, 2016 | Maegamist (マエガミスト) | 2 | YouTube |
| April 8, 2017 | I'm High (アイムハイ) | 3 | YouTube |
| June 30, 2017 | White Happy (ホワイトハッピー) | 4 | YouTube |
| August 25, 2017 | Uminaoshi (うみなおし) | 5 | YouTube |
| September 29, 2017 | Darling (ダーリン) | 6 | YouTube |
| January 1, 2018 | Toutetsu (トウテツ) | 7 | YouTube |
| March 16, 2018 | Koukatsu (コウカツ) | 8 | YouTube |
| November 11, 2018 | Tool (トゥール) | 9 | YouTube |
| August 24, 2019 | Gokiburi no Aji (ゴキブリの味) | 10 | YouTube |
| November 9, 2019 | SIU (しう) | 11 | YouTube |
Singles
edit| Release date | Title | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Niconico Vocaloid Songs Top 20 | ||
| April 4, 2011 | Try to Say the P Names! (P 名 言 っ て み ろ ！) | — |
| April 10, 2011 | Try to Say Akibawota-P (アキバヲタP言ってみろ) | — |
| April 13, 2011 | Try to Say the P Names! Full Version (P名言ってみろ！完全版) | — |
| March 13, 2011 | Try to Say the Family Names! (姓 名 言 っ て み ろ ！) | — |
| June 10, 2011 | 24KEYs | — |
| June 18, 2011 | Anti-VOCALOID (アンチボーカロイド) | — |
| August 14, 2011 | Inori (いのり) | — |
| February 10, 2012 | Road Roller (ロードローラー) | — |
| January 23, 2013 | Tehamint (テーハミント) | — |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Brain Revolution Girl! (脳内革命ガール) | — |
| December 27, 2016 | Dokuhaku (ドクハク) | — |
| September 26, 2019 | Yamitsuki (ヤミツキ) | — |
| May 21, 2021 | Namida (ナミダ) | — |
| July 25, 2021 | Pink (ぴんく) | — |
| December 27, 2021 | New Darling (ニューダーリン) | — |
| July 28, 2023 | Aishite ita no ni (あいしていたのに) | — |
| November 1, 2023 | Bakushoku Outo Everyday (爆食嘔吐Everyday) | — |
| November 10, 2023 | Angel 92 (エンゼル92) | 4[8] |
| February 16, 2024 | Inochi no Odori (いのちのおどり) | — |
| March 23, 2024 | Binomi (ビノミ) | 8[9] |
| May 3, 2024 | Iya Iya yo (イヤイヤヨ) | 10[10] |
References
edit- ^ a b "ボカロ曲の流行の変遷と「ボカロっぽさ」についての考察（6）syudouと煮ル果実の功績、YouTube発ヒット曲の定着". Real Sound (in Japanese). 2020-10-11.
- ^ a b "2024年上半期ボカロ名曲まとめ 人気曲「メズマライザー」「イガク」ほか15選". KAI-YOU (in Japanese). 2024-06-29.
- ^ "MARETU「マインドブランド」歌詞の意味を考察！頭から離れない強烈な経験とは？". OKMusic (in Japanese).
- ^ "ボカロP MARETU、1年半ぶり新曲リリース 異彩放つダークで難解な世界観". KAI-YOU (in Japanese). 2023-07-29.
- ^ "MARETU「あいしていたのに」歌詞の意味を考察！これが2人の永遠の愛？". OKMusic (in Japanese). 2023-08-21.
- ^ MARETU [@maretu01] (20 January 2023). "心理検査結果：自閉症スペクトラム障害(ASD ADHD併存) 実施：ASRS-V1.1 CAARS AQ PARS-TR WAIS-Ⅳ 心療内科診断：うつ病(軽～中度) ←投薬治療中" [Psychological test results: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD ADHD comorbidity) Conducted: ASRS-V1.1 CAARS AQ PARS-TR WAIS-IV Psychosomatic medical diagnosis: Depression (mild to moderate) ← Under medication treatment] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 June 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "MARETU、クラウドファンディング目標予約数1500％超えのアルバムを3月に発表". OKMusic (in Japanese). 2016-01-07.
- ^ "Billboard ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS（11/22公開）、原口沙輔「人マニア」が歴代最多首位を更新". Musicman (in Japanese). 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Billboard JAPAN ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS（4/3公開）、ンバヂ（nbaji）「好きな惣菜発表ドラゴン」首位デビュー". Musicman (in Japanese). 2024-04-03.
- ^ "ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS TOP20". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2024-05-08.