Her live debut was in 1990, calling herself Mamene Kirerie as a member of the group Fancy Face Groovy Name alongside Kahimi Karie and backed by Flipper's Guitar. She was also a member of the band L <-> R before releasing her solo debut, Chat Chat in 1994.
She has written professionally, as regular columnist in the Japanese edition of Keyboard Magazine; she also contributed a serialized novel to the Japanese quarterly Bungei.
She married fellow musician Keigo Oyamada (aka Cornelius) in 2000. The pair have collaborated on several projects. Cornelius remixed some of her songs, including the well-received "Milk Rock". He also produced her album Fun9.
Minekawa's musical influences are as varied as her lyrics. An avowed fan of French pop, some of her favorite French artists include Françoise Hardy and Pierre Bachelet. The influence of the British band Stereolab can also be heard in her music. While there are certainly touches of humor in her lyrics and tone, she is a sincere fan of Krautrock, particularly the earlier works of electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, to whom she dedicated the song Kraftpark!
In an interview, Minekawa explained her admiration for the band: "I decided to describe the landscape of Kraftpark with sound and narration. This song is not a parody of Kraftwerk. I did it because I love them!"
CAT HOUSE
嶺川貴子 Lyrics
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My house is in the house.
The master is now sleeping.
>From now on my secret time,
What will I do today?
Watch Autumn Tatum O'Neal's movie is now on TV!
Sweet smokey pink and green, white.
My house is piglet color.
Hoo, my house they call it cat house.
>From now on secret time.
Quiet meditation time,
Let's listen to the CD "Just for Cat" I got today.
Now, I'm looking at the mirror, studying
How to stare at my master with my round round almond eyes
(With upward glance!).
I usually don't use my nails.
Just hide them 'cause I'm gentle.
No! No! I'm painting them red.
They go with my red collar.
Still I don't like to take a bath,
Not even a bubble bath.
I don't eat cat food except my favorite one.
Now I'm looking into scope, studying
How to feel the light and color.
I'm interested in it now.
I'm a little philosophical.
I've read "Mille Plateaux" already.
Now I'm trying to read "The Book Of Color" next, tonight (sure!).
Sweet smokey pink and green, white.
My house is piglet color.
Why don't you come to my house?
It's simple and poetic.
It's my dream to make
Like Aresky and Fontaine's.
Oh! Oh! Master is calling me.
He is awake now, maybe.
Try to go play with him.
I'm a cat and sensitive girl.
Better than a compu-kitty.
La la la la la la la,
Meow, meow, meow, meow!
The song "Cat House" by 嶺川貴子 is a playful and whimsical depiction of the life of a cat. The lyrics, which are sung from the perspective of a feline, describe various activities that the cat engages in during its "secret time" or when its master is sleeping. The cat watches TV, listens to music, and even reads books, demonstrating a surprisingly intellectual and philosophical nature. However, the cat also enjoys more typical cat-like activities, such as grooming itself and scratching its red-painted nails on furniture. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of coziness and contentment as the cat revels in its simple life in its "piglet-colored" cat house.
One interesting fact about "Cat House" is that it was written by the Japanese singer-songwriter, Keigo Oyamada, who is also known by his stage name, Cornelius. The song was first released on Oyamada's 1997 album, "Fantasma," and later covered by Tadako in 1999. Another interesting fact is that the song's title and lyrical content were inspired by a real-life cat house that Oyamada had visited in Japan. The cat house was a small cafe where customers could mingle with cats as they enjoyed their coffee.
The song's lyrics also contain a number of cultural references. For example, the line "Watch Autumn Tatum O'Neal's movie is now on TV" is a reference to the 1973 film, "Paper Moon," in which Tatum O'Neal starred as a young con artist. The line "I've read 'Mille Plateaux' already" is a reference to the book "A Thousand Plateaus" by French philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. Finally, the line "Like Aresky and Fontaine's" refers to the French New Wave film directors, Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "Cat House" by 嶺川貴子 are not readily available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoo, my house they call it cat house.
My home is often referred to as a 'cat house.'
My house is in the house.
My personal space and the greater space of the house coexist.
The master is now sleeping.
The owner of the house is currently asleep.
>From now on my secret time,
In this moment, I enter into my private, personal time.
What will I do today?
In this moment of leisure, I contemplate what activities I will engage in.
Watch Autumn Tatum O'Neal's movie is now on TV!
I plan to enjoy the cinematic experience of watching a movie on television featuring the talented Autumn Tatum O'Neal.
Sweet smokey pink and green, white.
My home features a primarily pink and green color palette with white accents.
My house is piglet color.
My home features a color scheme reminiscent of a baby piglet.
Hoo, my house they call it cat house.
Once again, my home is referred to as a 'cat house.'
>From now on secret time.
I remain in my personal, private time.
Quiet meditation time,
In addition to leisure, I also take time for introspection and meditation.
Let's listen to the CD 'Just for Cat' I got today.
As I spend time alone, I listen to a recording I obtained titled 'Just for Cat.'
Now, I'm looking at the mirror, studying
In the midst of my personal time, I use a mirror to observe and self-reflect.
How to stare at my master with my round round almond eyes (With upward glance!).
I practice gazing at my owner with an alluring upward glance using my large, expressive eyes.
I usually don't use my nails.
I seldom use my claws for their intended purpose.
Just hide them 'cause I'm gentle.
My typically peaceful demeanor leads me to keep my claws concealed.
No! No! I'm painting them red.
However, today I decide to paint my nails a vibrant shade of red.
They go with my red collar.
The red of my nails matches the color of my collar.
Still I don't like to take a bath,
Despite my new glamour, I still do not relish the idea of bathing.
Not even a bubble bath.
I am not enticed by the prospect of an indulgent bubble bath.
I don't eat cat food except my favorite one.
Though I do not typically indulge in cat food, I do have a favorite type.
Now I'm looking into scope, studying
Returning to my meditation, I spend time studying and contemplating my surroundings.
How to feel the light and color.
Through my observations, I learn how to internalize the light and colors present in my environment.
I'm interested in it now.
I find this new perspective fascinating.
I'm a little philosophical.
My introspection and contemplation have sparked a philosophical inclination within me.
I've read 'Mille Plateaux' already.
I have already read a philosophical text titled 'Mille Plateaux.'
Now I'm trying to read 'The Book Of Color' next, tonight (sure!).
I intend to read a new philosophical work titled 'The Book Of Color' later tonight.
Why don't you come to my house?
I extend an invitation to visit my charming and poetic home.
It's simple and poetic.
The beauty of my home lies in its simplicity and poetic nature.
It's my dream to make
My aspiration is to create a space like the works of Aresky and Fontaine.
Like Aresky and Fontaine's.
Referencing the aforementioned artists, I long to craft a space similar to their creations.
Oh! Oh! Master is calling me.
My owner is beckoning me, I must go.
He is awake now, maybe.
He may have just woken from his slumber.
Try to go play with him.
I will attempt to interact and play with him.
I'm a cat and sensitive girl.
I am a feline and emotionally attuned individual.
Better than a compu-kitty.
I possess more heart and soul than a mere computerized cat toy.
La la la la la la la,
I hum a tune as I venture towards my owner.
Meow, meow, meow, meow!
I vocalize my excitement and eagerness to play with my owner in cat-like fashion.
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cop3lant
i wanna get down in a cat house so bad that ive vowed to only do things damaging to my myocardial tissue until takako constructs one
Brett Battle
This is a brilliant song from an amazing album. Pop music definately doesn't have to be boring. I think she's married to Cornelius but I could be wrong about that. Anyway she's an original artist that's for sure!
StonexRose
Yeah she is, they got married in 2000! I love her music! The originality is a breath of fresh air.
Cybeam100
This is now my theme song. :3
C P
=3 i luv her music!
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This was my childhood
Justin Reyez
I tabbed this song back in the day... check out ultimate guitar tabs
Acacia Louvegrise
My cat pressed on the Like button himself.
AlexWildfire
I heard this song at the end of a video on Newgrounds. :P Soooo good. :D
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