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Marz23 - 觀自在 Avalokiteśvara [Single Release]


© Marz23 / Warner Music Taiwan


Marz23 presents

newest record

 

If you are familiar with this blog, you have for sure seen Taiwanese Rock band TRASH here! Since 2020, Im able to feature the band as well the solo projects on this site. Vocalist Marz23 now shows off new tunes!

 

Back story

As one of the top leading voices in Asia, he presents various Genres such as Rap, Rock to Emo/Pop Punk and more. Rising from Taipei, Taiwan, his music shows his talent as songwriter and artist. Since his solo debut in 2017, Marz23 has been a massive influence in the music community with his distinctive “Emo” sensibilities, which has spread attention and sparked passionate discussions among music enthusiasts.



As a leader for the younger generation, Marz23 has lent his voice to their struggles and pain as well stands against injustice.

 

Instant classics like "Fail With You," "Not a Rapper," and "Lonely Boy" have cemented Marz23's position as a favorite among Gen Z listeners. He also achieved the remarkable milestone of getting over 10 million views for three of his music videos on YouTube. Marz23’s high-energy and soulful stage performances have left a strong impression on all those who have joined his shows.



In 2020, he released his debut studio album, "23," followed by his second album "Not So Far Away" in April 2025.

 

Taking a view to his records, he collaborated with several international creators and artists, including Japanese rock legend Jesse McFaddin on the single “Break Me Down”, Grammy-nominated Canadian artist Jutes on the single “Waste My Time”, and Canadian punk and emo artist Smrtdeath on the single “Overrated”. 

 

In 2025, he released as well his version of Glamorous Sky, the title song of the known Japanese Manga, Anime and Live Action series NANA, which celebrated its 20th anniversary.



Notably, Marz23 is also the lead vocalist of the rock band TRASH, who earned a nomination for Best Band at the "Golden Melody Awards," the most influential award in the Mando-Pop music scene. 

 

Related to Anime - Marz23 has released with his band TRASH as well an version of the title song of Akira Toriyama´s Dragonball GT.

 

His dual creative identity allows him to unleash an different kind of Genres and cultures, characterized by a rebellious spirit and empathetic approach. Marz23 combines Taiwanese mainstream pop music with fresh elements and diverse styles.



觀自在 Avalokiteśvara

"Some insights require time to ferment, others—moments of sudden epiphany—require no more time than it takes for a single rain shower to pass."

The three written characters 觀自在 "Guan Zi Zai" (Contemplating the Self) came through an intellectual debate about life of director Lai Yunnuo and Marz23. It was an afternoon watching the raindrops fall.

 

The two of them hold an deep talk. As they sank into that stillness, listening with total presence to the voice of nature and sounds, all emotions came in that moment and disapperad like a Fata Morgana, like the raindrops. Only the silence remains.

"Existing yet non-existent - everything is but a projection of the self. There is no longer a past, a present, or a future; there is only "I"—and yet, no "I" at all - only the eternal present moment. Everything becomes like water."



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