About Kaoru Inoue aka Chari Chari
DJ/Sound Producer/Musician.

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DJ/Sound Producer/Musician.

Kaoru Inoue aspired to be a DJ around the Nineties, being fully active playing diverse music such as House, Afro,Brazil, Latin, Break Beats, Jazz, Techno, etc, in his own distinctive style at various clubs in Tokyo. Apart from DJing, he also was producing songs and participated in a compilation album called 'LISTEN UP' (released from Universal Ape) in 1994. Taking advantage of this, he started his own musical project, CHARI CHARI. After his first opportunity of releasing his own production, he produced many songs for independent labels such as the UK label, PUSSYFOOT owned by HOWIE B. and EMIGRATION both at home and abroad as well as doing many remixes for these labels. In August1999, his first solo album, 'SPRING TO SUMMER' was released by File Records and received great reaction from inside and outside Japan specially from underground club music scene.

This album was also released from the label, ULTIMA in Portugal to the world in January 2001.At the moment, he is participating in various kinds of parties around the world as a guest DJ and also producing songs for compilations such as 'BOSSA TRES JAZZ...'(YELLOW PRODUCTION in France) as well as doing remixes for many artists in the world for instance, Femi Kuti, NXS, Crue-l Grand Orchestra, OOIOO, Frankie Valentine, Soft, Buffalo Daughter, Calm, Port Of Notes , Arto Lindsay, Bebel Gilbert to name a few. In Jan. 2002, his 2nd album,'in time' was released from Toy's Factory Records in Japan. This album included the big hit song called 'Aurora' which was also featured recently on Deep & Sexy 2 mixed and compiled by Ron Trent released by Wave Music. This song was also supported by many DJs (Francois K., Danny Krivit, Joe Clausell, Jazzanova, etc.) from around the world.

In 2003, he started his own label called 'Seeds and Ground' under the Japanese independent label, 'Crue-l Records'. He forms a band called Aurora with his production partner, DSK aka Daisuke Kojima. In this band, he plays guitar and in fall 2004, released their debut album, 'Flare' (SAGCD005). In summer 2005, with his real name, Kaoru Inoue, he produced a more dance oriented album which was a first for him called 'The Dancer' (SAGCD007).

In March 2006, he releases under his own name, a very ambient-style in abundance, an album called 'Slow Motion' (ACCR10049) from the label, Rush! Production as well as another album with Aurora called 'Fjord' (SAGCD010) from seedsandground around the same period. He put out the mix CD titled "groundrhythm2" in late 2006.

Kaoru Inoue periodically DJs as well. Holding residencies at Club Air for a regular party called 'groundrhythm' and at Unit called 'FLOATRIBE'. He regular DJs at a cross section of places whether it be inside or out. And recently, has been regularly playing live with his group, Aurora and a progressive live session band called 'Floatribe Live Session'.

Across The Universe
Chari Chari Lyrics

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Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.

Jai Guru Deva. Om

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.

Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe

Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Overall Meaning

The intro of Chari Chari's song 'Across the Universe' starts with a comparison of words to rain that pours into a paper cup and slips away across the universe. This imagery symbolizes how words are difficult to catch or contain, much like rain that falls and is gone. The line 'Possessing and caressing me' implies that the flow of words carries the singer away and takes control of their thoughts and emotions.

The refrain, 'Nothing's gonna change my world,' is an affirmation that nothing external can affect or alter the singer's inner world or state of being. The music and repetition of the line emphasize this message and the idea of an inner life that remains unchangeable despite the ups and downs of the outer world. The next verse continues with imagery that suggests thoughts and ideas are like broken lights, dancing in front of the singer's eyes as they call them on and on across the universe, again implying lack of control and direction.

The final verse brings a shift in tone and language as it describes sounds of laughter and love shining like a million suns. The phrase 'inciting and inviting me' implies a sense of wonder and curiosity, a call to explore and experience limitless undying love. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase 'Jai Guru Deva,' which means 'Victory to the Divine Teacher,' a Hindu mantra that emphasizes the idea of seeking enlightenment and inner peace through devotion and meditation.

Line by Line Meaning

Words are flowing out like
The thoughts and words that are in my head are coming out with ease like a heavy rain going into a small cup and they begin to slip away uncontrollably.

Endless rain into a paper cup
An endless amount of thoughts and ideas are piling up in my mind, like water pouring into a cup that can't contain it all.

They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
These thoughts and ideas are coming out so quickly and uncontrollably that it feels like they are slipping away and disappearing into the vast universe.

Pools of sorrow waves of joy
I am experiencing both feelings of sadness and happiness at the same time and they are mixed together like waves in a pool.

Are drifting through my opened mind
My mind is open to all of these emotions and experiences that are drifting through it.

Possessing and caressing me.
These emotions and experiences are holding onto me and never letting me go.

Jai Guru Deva. Om
A chant that is used to show respect and acknowledgement to a divine power.

Nothing's gonna change my world
No matter what happens or what anyone says, I know that my world will always remain the same and nothing can change that.

Images of broken light, which
There are broken and fragmented images, like shattered light, that I can see in my mind.

Dance before me like a million eyes,
These images are moving and dancing like millions of eyes staring at me.

They call me on and on across the universe.
These images and thoughts are calling to me, urging me to keep moving forward and exploring the universe around me.

Thoughts meander like a
My thoughts are wandering and meandering without any real direction

Restless wind inside a letter box
My thoughts are like a restless, uncontained wind inside a small, confined space like a letter box.

They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
My thoughts are moving aimlessly and blindly, tumbling along as they journey through the vast universe.

Sounds of laughter, shades of life
There are sounds of joy and laughter, as well as shades of different experiences and emotions present.

Are ringing through my opened ears
These sounds and experiences are entering my mind through my open ears, and I am experiencing everything that's around me.

Inciting and inviting me.
All of these sounds and experiences are motivating and enticing me to keep moving forward and living my life to the fullest.

Limitless undying love, which
There is a love that is boundless and infinite, never-ending and eternal.

Shines around me like a million suns,
This love is incredibly bright and powerful, shining like millions of suns surrounding me.

It calls me on and on across the universe
This love is constantly urging me to explore the universe and all it has to offer.

Jai Guru Deva.
Another chant used to show respect and acknowledgement to a divine power.

Nothing's gonna change my world
Once again affirming that nothing can alter or change the way I perceive the world around me.

Jai Guru Deva.
A final tribute to the divine power, once again showing respect and acknowledgement.

Nothing's gonna change my world
The final affirmation that nothing can change the way I perceive the world and everything in it.

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