They established the project in their hometown of Osaka and later relocated to Tokyo.
Persistent sales of their exceptional debut “Blues of Colors” (2000) built nationwide recognition, representing their unique artistry through cabaret music and Showa popular songs, which was inspired by Jazz of the pre-war years.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unique and rare artist. Each work constructed with novel and fascinating musicianship, draws the attention of the Japanese music scene. The EGO-sound reflects free atmosphere and hot emotion, which Jazz and Rock music had prior to becoming just titles of genres, and draws from the spirit of our living world.
Facing music sincerely, jumping the walls of genres easily, they will tell you how to enjoy music with their pop sense. You feel their song vibrations directly. EGO-WRAPPIN’s thrilling performances of their exciting material have become romantic miracles of today.
Biography
1996
Ego-Wrappin’ was formed in Osaka in 1996.
1998
They released their first full album “Blue Speaker” in June 1998, propelling them to the forefront of the Osaka indies charts.
1998
At the end of 1998 one of their songs was selected for use on the TV drama series “Kirakira Hikaru”. The song was also included on the soundtrack CD of the same series.
1999
In February 1999, they released mini album “His Choice of Shoes Is Ill”, which for the first time included lyrics penned by Yoshie in Japanese.
1999
They released the mini album “Swing for Joy” in November 1999.
“A Love Song” featured DETERMINATIONS gained popularity amongst many local radio stations.
1999
In December 1999 they made their live debut in Tokyo with an acoustic set at Aoyama CAY.
2000
In January 2000, they held a release party for “Swing for Joy” at Shibuya’s Club Quattro, of the most famous live venues in Tokyo, following which they conducted a tour of many of Japan’s major cities.
2000
In February 2000, Yoshie launched her solo project JuJu Kneipp with a number of prominent Japanese famous musicians, releasing the mini album “Algolagnia”.
2000
In August 2000 Ego-Wrappin’ released the mini album “Shikisai no Blues”, which went on to become one of their most successful albums, following which they conducted a national tour. More than 800 fans flocked to a small nightclub in Tokyo to see Ego-Wrappin’s gig.
2000
In November 2000 they joined a number of prominent bands such as Kazufumi Kodama, The Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Dry & Heavy and Little Tempo in contributing to “Ska Stock”, a tribute album for The Skatalites.
2000
Their 7 inch analogue release “Flowers” from the mini album “Shikisai no Blues” sold out almost immediately.
2001
In January 2001, Yoshie took part in “Beautiful Days” by Fantastic Plastic Machine.
At the same time, “Shikisai no Blues” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Sadistic & Masochistic” by director Hideo Nakano.
2001
In addition to establishing their own label “Minor Swing” in May 2001, they also released their full length major label debut “Michishio no Romance” through Universal Music, which featured contributions from a range of other musicians.
“Psychoanalysis” from this album was selected as a recommended track by a number of TV and radio stations including MTV Japan, Space Shower and Viewsic, earning its video considerable airtime.
2001
In July 2001 they conducted another national tour from Hokkaido to Okinawa, during which they were joined on stage by a range of musical collaborators. The same month they also made their debut appearance at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Japan’s biggest and the most famous live music festival).
2001
In August 2001 they took part in the SUNSET LIVE 2001 music festival in Fukuoka.
The festival was held on the beach and its atmosphere was incredible.
2001
In October 2001, “Noraneko no theme”, a collaboration with Kazuhumi Kodama, one of the greatest trumpet players in Japan, was chosen as the theme song for the film “Pistol Opera”.
Masaki also appeared on the Mama! Milk CD album “Lamb and Mutton”.
2001
In November 2001, “Teennesee Waltz”, a collaboration between Yoshie and the guitar duo Gontiti was included on a TV drama.
Aremixed and re-mastered version of “Shikisai no Blues” was also released as “Midnight Dejavu - Shikisai no Blues”.
2001
In December 2002 Yoshie took part in “So Much To Learn, So Little We Know”, a charity album for Afghan refugees.
2002
In January 2002 Ego-Wrappin’ staged an audacious live show at IMP Hall.
2002
In March 2002 they again defied convention by conducting a special concert at an historic shrine in Kyoto.
2002
Their 3rd full-length album “Night Food” was released in July 2002. “Kuchibashi ni Cherry” from that album was chosen as the theme song for a popular TV drama. “Night Food” has gone on to become their most successful album to date.
2002
In the summer of 2002 they took part in a number of music festivals including the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.
2002
In September they launched another national tour with a show at the Liquid Room in Shinjuku.
2002
On New Years Eve in December 2002 they held a count down show at the Ebisu Garden Hal in Tokyo in front of more than 2,000 fans.
2003
In May, Masaki selected songs for the CD “Rock a shake vol.3 ~Move! Baby Move~”.
The band also held their first gig after a half year break.
2003
In the summer of 2003 they again took part in various summer music festivals including FUJI ROCK、LIVE STOCK 2003、the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL、and the KOIWAI ROCK FESTIVAL.
2003
In August 2003 Yoshie’s solo project JuJu KNEIPP made a guest performance at the final show of CLAM’s tour, their first time on stage together for 2 years.
2003
After again hosting a New Year’s countdown gig in Ebisu, Tokyo, they conducted their first live show of 2004.
老いぼれ犬のセレナーデ
EGO-WRAPPIN' Lyrics
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雨が空を見放し後ろからついてくる
びしょぬれ土をえぐる
足あとたどったら
気になるスピード とどまる恐さ
スニーカーの色ながめて
ちょっとひと休み
ピアニカに似た 雨音の群れ
雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら
老いぼれ犬の口笛
乱れた髪風になびく
土の匂い燃え尽きて
人差しゆび 風向き調べる
今日も降ってくれるといいな
ちょっと深呼吸
こびりついたあなたの残り香薫る
そっとあふれだす記憶
雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら
今日も流れだす
ゴールまでまっしぐら
息を切らした犬は走るよ
通り過ぎたら 湿った雨音の群れ
そっと沁みていくぬくもり
雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら
今日も流れだす
雨音抱かれ夢みる Cool Down
セレナーデは続く
老いぼれ犬の口笛で Cool Dance
セレナーデは続く
Who will keep ...
keep me in this daydreaming?
Who will keep ...
keep me in this daydreaming?
Who will keep ...
keep me in this daydreaming?
Who will keep ...
The lyrics of "老いぼれ犬のセレナーデ" or "Old Dog's Serenade" by EGO-WRAPPIN' paint a picture of a rainy day, with the singer walking through the wet earth, tracing footprints and observing the fear of the speed that comes with it. They stop to take a break and listen to the soothing pitter-patter of the rain, comparing it to the sound of a melodica. The serenade of the rain continues as they fall into a dreamlike state.
In this state, the singer hears the whistle of an old dog and observes the unkempt fur ruffled by the wind. As they take in the earthy smell that fills the air, they gauge the direction of the wind with their index finger and hope for the rain to continue. Memories and emotions start to overflow, like the raindrops around them, and they once again enter the dreamy state with the serenade of the rain lulling them to sleep.
Line by Line Meaning
So Cool Down
Stay calm and composed
雨が空を見放し後ろからついてくる
Rain is following us from behind as it abandons the sky
びしょぬれ土をえぐる
Digging through the drenched soil
足あとたどったら気になるスピードとどまる恐さ
When I trace my footprints, I become anxious about how fast I'm moving and fear the thought of stopping
スニーカーの色ながめてちょっとひと休み
Taking a brief pause to admire the color of my sneakers
ピアニカに似た 雨音の群れそっと沁みていくささやき
Whispers that gently seep into me, resembling the sound of a melodica
雨のセレナーデまどろむ夢の中 さめたなら老いぼれ犬の口笛
If I awaken from my dreams while The Rain Serenade plays, I hear the nostalgic whistle of an aged dog
乱れた髪風になびく土の匂い燃え尽きて
My disheveled hair flutters in the wind, as the scent of burning soil dissipates
人差しゆび 風向き調べる今日も降ってくれるといいな
Pointing my finger to check the direction of the wind, hoping for rain today too
ちょっと深呼吸こびりついたあなたの残り香薫る
Taking a deep breath, as the lingering fragrance of you sticks to me
そっとあふれだす記憶
Memories that start bubbling up gently
今日も流れだすゴールまでまっしぐら
Heading straight towards the goal, as today keeps flowing on
息を切らした犬は走るよ通り過ぎたら湿った雨音の群れ
A dog out of breath runs, and as it passes by, it leaves behind a trail of damp rain sounds
そっと沁みていくぬくもり
A warmth that gently seeps into me
雨音抱かれ夢みる Cool Down
As I'm held by the sound of the rain, I dream and stay calm
セレナーデは続く老いぼれ犬の口笛で Cool Dance
The Serenade continues, and I coolly dance to the whistle of an aged dog
Who will keep ... keep me in this daydreaming?
Wondering who will help me stay in my daydream
Who will keep ... keep me in this daydreaming?
Asking again who will keep me in my daydream
Who will keep ...
Asking one last time who will keep me in my daydream
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nakano Yoshie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PURIN_POMPOM
So Cool Down 雨が空を見放し 後ろからついてくる
びしょぬれ土をえぐる 足あとたどったら
気になるスピード とどまる恐さ
スニーカーの色ながめて ちょっとひと休み
ピアニカに似た 雨音の群れ
そっと沁みていくささやき 雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら
老いぼれ犬の口笛
乱れた髪風になびく 土の匂い燃え尽きて
人差しゆび 風向き調べる
今日も降ってくれるといいな
ちょっと深呼吸
こびりついたあなたの残り香薫る
そっと あふれだす記憶 雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら 今日も流れだす
ゴールまでまっしぐら 息を切らした犬は走るよ
通り過ぎたら 湿った雨音の群れ
そっと沁みていくぬくもり 雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら 今日も流れだす
雨音抱かれ夢みる Cool Down
セレナーデは続く
老いぼれ犬の口笛で Cool Dance
セレナーデは続く
Who will keep keep me in this daydreaming?
@denpapapa1315
ネットに書き込みするのは
初めてなのですが
思わず書いてしまいました。
感動しました。
今更ですが
このような素晴らしい音楽が
世に広まることを
切に願います。
@user-lu4sx3im5t
自分用
So Cool Down 雨が空を見放し 後ろからついてくる
びしょぬれ土をえぐる 足あとたどったら
気になるスピード とどまる恐さ
スニーカーの色ながめて ちょっとひと休み
ピアニカに似た 雨音の群れ
そっと沁みていくささやき 雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら
老いぼれ犬の口笛
乱れた髪風になびく 土の匂い燃え尽きて
人差しゆび 風向き調べる
今日も降ってくれるといいな
ちょっと深呼吸
こびりついたあなたの残り香薫る
そっと あふれだす記憶 雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら 今日も流れだす
ゴールまでまっしぐら 息を切らした犬は走るよ
通り過ぎたら 湿った雨音の群れ
そっと沁みていくぬくもり 雨のセレナーデ
まどろむ夢の中 さめたなら 今日も流れだす
雨音抱かれ夢みる Cool Down
セレナーデは続く
老いぼれ犬の口笛で Cool Dance
セレナーデは続く
Who will keep keep me in this daydreaming?
@user-oc8jq1ug9x
こういうSNSにコメントするのは抵抗があって全然しないのですが、でも、この何年か、何か生きるのに面倒になった時にそっと繰り返し見ています。心が落ちついて、また頑張ろうと思い自分を励ましています。ありがとうございます。
@89Suika
such natural hypnotizing vocals. すばらしい
@pescatariancashewnuts8761
좋다. 아무런 겉멋도 안들어간 나른한, 그리고 애절한 목소리가 좋고, 잔잔히 이어지는 기타소리도 좋고.. 아무런 편집도 없이 라이브처럼 보여지는 영상도 좋고. 가사도 좋다.... 몇년째 듣는 노래.
@user-ll9jy2gs4c
体調悪い時に聴くと心地よくてすごく安心する。辛いなとか早く治そうとか色んな余計なことを考えず、ダメな自分を受け入れることができるとても不思議な曲、誰かにひけらかしたいわけじゃないけど最高なアーティストだと思う、これからも時々お世話になります笑
@nihku1411
この声量に抑えてこんな素敵な揺らぎとメロディ歌うなんてすげーな
@cherish857
십수년이 지나 들어도 여전히 가슴이 뛸만큼 좋은 노래.
@getsun1872
なんでこんなにも優しくしっかり歌えるのだろう。
@xtr0417
天才だと思う。 この声、詩、メロディ、すごいとしか言いようがない。
@incidentsren5316
EGO-WRAPPINを初めて聞いたのは20年以上前だったけど、確実に自分の中の音楽が広がったアーティストの一人です。人生の中で「良いものは良い」と最初に思わせてくれた人かも。
@mons3020
I love how the breeze on the grass creates that drum brush sound in a completely natural manner. Clever