Bloody Black Circus セカンドアルバム 「裏幕（Backstage of Madness）」

Style: Gothic symphonic intro track, dark and theatrical, Tempo: Slow, ~70 BPM, Instruments: eerie music box, low piano, faint strings, ambient drones, whisper FX, puppet creaks, Vocals: spoken word only, Male voice delivers deep theatrical English monologue (“Ladies and gentlemen… Welcome to the backstage of madness…”), Female whisper voice overlays with eerie Japanese phrases (“ようこそ…裏幕の狂気へ…”), Ghostly chorus whispers in the background, Arrangement: - Intro: broken music box, faint whispers, puppet-string creaks, - Male monologue (deep, dramatic), - Female whisper monologue (haunting, overlapping), - Verse: low strings, whispered lines in Japanese, - Chorus: dramatic build with whispers repeating “Welcome to the madness show, ” - Outro: silence, then faint puppet creaks and ghostly applause, Theme: Opening of a cursed circus show, Empty seats, unseen shadows, sinister invitation to the spectacle, Mood: mysterious, grotesque, theatrical, setting the stage for the

Style: Gothic symphonic metal with classical Canon progression (I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V), Theatrical, bilingual (Japanese + English, ~50/50), Tempo: Mid-tempo, ~120 BPM, Instruments: distorted guitars, gothic strings, pipe organ, orchestral brass, timpani, choir, Eerie piano and female whispers for accents, Vocals: male lead alternating between powerful melodic singing, theatrical growls, and English/Japanese lines, Female choir provides ghostly whispers and soaring harmonies, Full choir supports choruses, Arrangement: - Intro: pipe organ + strings, ominous, whispers “Step inside…” - Verse 1: Japanese + English mixed, dark riffs + strings, - Chorus (Part 1): powerful symphonic metal, Canon progression, bilingual refrains, - Chorus (Part 2): intensified, full choir + guitars, dramatic modulation, - Verse 2–3: expanded story, English and Japanese alternating, - Bridge: organ + female whisper, growl explosion, - Final Chorus (Part 1): heavy, growls + choir, - Final Ch

Style: Dark symphonic metal with beautiful and tragic melodies, inspired by the feel of “旋律と戦慄, ” Built on Canon chord progression (I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V), Theatrical, bilingual (Japanese + English ~50/50), Tempo: Mid-tempo ~110 BPM, Instruments: dramatic piano, distorted guitars, gothic strings (violin, cello), choir, timpani, subtle harp arpeggios, glass-shatter sound effects, Orchestral swells and dissonant accents for tension, Vocals: male lead with soaring melodic singing and emotional shouts, alternating between Japanese and English lines, Occasional growls for climaxes, Female whispers and choir harmonies for ghostly atmosphere, Arrangement: - Intro: solo piano with Canon progression, glass shattering FX, faint whispers (“Jealousy, laughter, anger…”), - Verse: lyrical vocals over piano + strings, tension builds with guitars, - Chorus Part 1: melodic, emotional, Canon progression emphasized by strings + piano, - Chorus Part 2: intensified, distorted guitars + full c

Style: Gothic symphonic metal with theatrical horror atmosphere, mixed with rap, Tempo: ~120 BPM, 3/4 waltz rhythm, Instruments: distorted guitars, gothic strings (violin, cello), eerie piano, orchestral brass, industrial FX (chains, puppet creaks), heavy drums, Vocals: male lead alternating between melodic singing, guttural growls, and theatrical rap (Japanese + English), Female vocals provide eerie whispers and ghostly chorus harmonies, Choir supports with chanting “Kaku-kaku! Gara-gara!” rhythmically, Arrangement: - Intro: creepy music box, whispers (“Dance forever”), puppet string creaks, - Verse 1: rap (male) with female whispers, dark riffs, string stabs, - Chorus: explosive symphonic metal, choir and female echoes, shouting “Dance! Dance!” - Verse 2: rap + growls, phantom orchestra effect, female echo repeats keywords, - Bridge: whispered rap with silence + creaks, female whispers, sudden breakdown then growl explosion, - Final Chorus: full orchestra, massive

Style: High-speed symphonic carnival metal with grotesque theatrical rhythm, Dark, festive, and frantic, Tempo: Fast, ~175–185 BPM with double-time feel, Frequent off-beat syncopations and carnival-style accents, Instruments: distorted guitars with galloping riffs, fast double-kick drums, marching snare, carnival brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba), gothic strings, eerie accordion, Choir chants “Betrayal!” integrated rhythmically, Occasional SE: applause, broken laughter, Vocals: male lead alternating between fast melodic singing, rapid-fire rhythmic lines, and growls, Female whispers for eerie interludes, Choir for call-and-response in choruses, Arrangement: - Intro: fast snare rolls + carnival brass stabs, crowd claps, - Verse: rapid vocal phrasing with syncopated riffs, - Chorus Part 1: melodic but high-speed, with choir echo, - Chorus Part 2: more intense, full choir + faster drumming, shouted refrains, - Verse 2: accelerates with heavier riffs and syncopated percussi

Style: Super high-tempo gothic carnival metal (~180 BPM), Tempo: relentless, with circus-like syncopation and waltz inflections, Chord progression: minor, dramatic, fast and theatrical, Instruments: distorted guitars, blast-beat drums, brass stabs, accordion riffs leading rhythm, xylophone runs, timpani, circus percussion (claps, stomps), FX: whip cracks, manic laughter, crowd echoes, Vocals: Male lead with husky theatrical tone, alternating rapid melodic singing, falsetto cries, and aggressive shouts/growls, Lyrics ~70% English, ~30% Japanese for dramatic contrast, Backing choir: deep male chants and manic “Ha-ha-ha! Faster!”; female/childlike choir sustaining “Ah—” in climaxes, Whispered lines in verses/bridge, growl outbursts for chaos, Arrangement: - Intro: blast beats + brass riff + crowd chant, - Verse: fast English storytelling, occasional Japanese lines for imagery, - Chorus Part 1: melodic, English-heavy, - Chorus Part 2: accelerated, choir chants, - Cho

Style: Symphonic gothic metal fused with grotesque circus music, theatrical and frenetic, Dark yet festive, blending heavy riffs with carnival melodies, Based on Canon chord progression (I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V) to create melodic tension and resolution, Tempo: Fast-paced, ~170–180 BPM, evoking a frantic carnival march, Instruments: - Rhythm: galloping distorted guitars, double-kick drums, syncopated snare (mimicking marching band rolls), handclaps and stomps as carnival percussion, - Melody: eerie accordion and circus organ playing twisted waltz patterns, brass fanfare (trumpet, trombone, tuba) with exaggerated stabs, strings (violin, cello) for dramatic tension, - Atmosphere: music box intro, calliope-style riffs, broken toy sound FX, clown laughter, spotlight “whoosh, ” crowd applause twisted into screams, - Choir: chants echoing like carnival barkers, alternating male/female voices (“Hey! Ho!”, “Oddities!”)

Style: Gothic symphonic metal, dark and ritualistic, Tempo ~100 BPM, heavy and oppressive, Chord progression: minor Canon (i–V–VI–III–iv–i–iv–V), Instruments: pipe organ, low piano, distorted guitars, timpani, heavy drums with stomping beats, gothic strings, brass accents, FX: candle flickers, chain rattling, quill writing, Vocals: male lead with dramatic melodic singing (Japanese + English), Occasional growls for climaxes, Female whispers for eerie narration (“Sign it… Forever…”), Male choir/back vocals chanting heavy **“ウォウォウォ”** as a cursed refrain throughout verses and choruses, Arrangement: - Intro: organ + strings, candle FX, choir humming “ウォウォウォ”, - Verse: minimal instrumentation, whispers + low chant, - Chorus Part 1: dramatic, guitars + choir backing “ウォウォウォ”, - Chorus Part 2: intensified with orchestra + full choir chanting louder, - Bridge: whispers + chant → growl outburst with timpani roll, - Final Chorus: massive climax, orchestra, guitars, choir u

Vocals: - Male lead with husky, theatrical tone (Ringmaster style), alternating between melodic singing, falsetto cries, and growls, - Backing choir: extremely deep male bass voices chanting “ウォウォウォ” like cursed moans, layered with sub-bass rumble, - Low male unison for call-and-response (e, g, “Betrayal! Betrayal!”), - High female/childlike choir contrasts above, creating tragic tension, - Whispered narration with breathy, ominous delivery, - Occasional clown-like sobs or low, broken laughter woven into background

Style: Gothic symphonic metal fused with grotesque circus rhythms, Tempo 125–135 BPM, mix of 3/4 waltz passages and heavy 4/4 riffs, Chord progression: Canon-inspired minor (i–V–VI–III–iv–i–iv–V), Instruments: distorted guitars, pounding drums, accordion, brass stabs, xylophone, gothic strings, timpani, layered circus percussion (claps, stomps), FX: whip cracks, chains, faint clown laughter or sobs, Vocals: Male lead with husky, theatrical tone (Ringmaster style), shifting from melodic sorrow to falsetto cries and aggressive shouts/growls, Backing choir: deep male chants “Ha! Ho!” for rhythm, female/childlike choir sustaining “Ah—” for eerie contrast, Whispered narration in intro/bridge, Final chorus features full choir chanting “Step right up! Forevermore!”, Theme: A lifeless mime, enslaved by brutal rehearsals, forced to perform endlessly, His grotesque rhythm drains the life of the audience, Mood: grotesque

Style: Gothic symphonic metal fused with grotesque carnival, Tempo 130–145 BPM, infectious rhythm mixing waltz (3/4) and galloping 4/4, Chord progression: Minor Canon variation for grandeur, Instruments: distorted guitars, double-kick drums, accordion (main rhythm), brass stabs, xylophone, timpani, circus percussion (claps, stomps, tambourine), FX: fireworks, confetti, crowd cheers, clown laughter, Vocals: Male lead with husky theatrical tone, shifting from melodic singing to falsetto cries and growls, Backing choir: deep male chants (“Ha-ha-ha! Hey! Ho!”) + high female/childlike choir sustaining “Ah—”, Whispered narration and theatrical monologues, Final chorus with full choir chanting “Forevermore!”, Arrangement: - Intro: accordion + xylophone motif + whispers, - Verse: syncopated carnival rhythm, theatrical storytelling, - Chorus (3-tier): * Part 1: melodic, waltz-like, restrained, * Part 2: faster, accordion/brass interplay, male chants, * Part 3: ex