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.
色彩のブルース
EGO-WRAPPIN' Lyrics
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今日の夢 沈黙の気配支す
アルコールの川をゆっくり渡る
長ぐつのリズム
心で酔いましょう
鉛の指から流れるメロディー
激しく染める 光の渦
あかりの色が奏でる ブルース
甘えさせて...
目に浮かぶ 裏通りの風景画
ひしめきあうしゃがれた声の洪水
モノクロームの中に
封じ込めた姿を 遠い約束
リズムでかわしましょう
吐きだす言葉に 熱いメロディー
切なくよみがえる
デジャブの香り
心を溶かす 色彩のブルース
甘くささやいた吐息が
眠るまで...
鉛の指から流れるメロディー
激しく染める 光の渦
あかりの色が奏でる ブルース
やさしく泣いてる吐息に
甘えさせて...
吐きだす言葉に 熱いメロディー
切なくよみがえる
デジャブの香り
心を溶かす 色彩のブルース
甘くささやいた吐息が
眠るまで...
The lyrics to EGO-WRAPPIN''s song "色彩のブルース (Shikisai no Buruusu)" describe the feelings of the singer as they experience the world around them through dreams and imagination. The first two lines of the song set the tone, as the singer describes their dreams in terms of colors and feelings. The orange tint of yesterday's dream gives way to the foreboding silence of today's dream, and the singer tries to find solace in the slow rhythm of their boots as they cross a river of alcohol.
The song continues with vivid descriptions of the singer's surroundings, including the imagery of a back alley, the sound of hoarse voices, and the monochrome world they feel trapped in. Despite this, the singer finds comfort in the rhythm of the music, and the hot melody that pours out of their heartfelt lyrics. The bluesy music of the city is like a balm to their soul, melting away their worries with its colorful tones and sweet whispers.
Overall, "色彩のブルース" is a song that expresses the power of music and imagination to help us cope with the world around us, even when it seems bleak or overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
昨日の夢 オレンジ色の翳り
Yesterday's dream had a shadow of orange color.
今日の夢 沈黙の気配支す
Today's dream had a sign of silence.
アルコールの川をゆっくり渡る
Slowly crossing the river of alcohol.
長ぐつのリズム
The rhythm of long boots.
心で酔いましょう
Let's get drunk with our hearts.
鉛の指から流れるメロディー
The melody flowing from leaden fingers.
激しく染める 光の渦
The vortex of light that intensely dyes.
あかりの色が奏でる ブルース
The blues played by the color of light.
やさしく泣いてる吐息に
To the gentle sighs that are crying.
甘えさせて...
Let me be indulgent.
目に浮かぶ 裏通りの風景画
A landscape painting of the backstreets that appears in my mind's eye.
ひしめきあうしゃがれた声の洪水
A flood of hoarse voices that jostle together.
モノクロームの中に
Amidst the monochrome.
封じ込めた姿を 遠い約束
A distant promise that sealed this form.
リズムでかわしましょう
Let's dodge with the rhythm.
吐きだす言葉に 熱いメロディー
A passionate melody in the words being spit out.
切なくよみがえる
It revives painfully.
デジャブの香り
The scent of deja vu.
心を溶かす 色彩のブルース
The blues of colors that melt the heart.
甘くささやいた吐息が
The sweet whispered sighs.
眠るまで...
Until I sleep...
鉛の指から流れるメロディー
The melody flowing from leaden fingers.
激しく染める 光の渦
The vortex of light that intensely dyes.
あかりの色が奏でる ブルース
The blues played by the color of light.
やさしく泣いてる吐息に
To the gentle sighs that are crying.
甘えさせて...
Let me be indulgent.
吐きだす言葉に 熱いメロディー
A passionate melody in the words being spit out.
切なくよみがえる
It revives painfully.
デジャブの香り
The scent of deja vu.
心を溶かす 色彩のブルース
The blues of colors that melt the heart.
甘くささやいた吐息が
The sweet whispered sighs.
眠るまで...
Until I sleep...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 良恵 中納
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Toshi Hattori
作詞：中納 良恵
作曲：中納 良恵
昨日の夢 オレンジ色の翳り
今日の夢 沈黙の気配示す
アルコールの川をゆっくり渡る
長ぐつのリズム 心で酔いましょう
鉛の指から流れるメロディー
激しく染める光の渦
あかりの色が奏でるブルース
やさしく泣いてる吐息に 甘えさせて…
目に浮かぶ 裏通りの風景画
ひしめきあうしゃがれた声の洪水
モノクロームの中に封じ込めた姿を
遠い約束 リズムでかわしましょう
吐きだす言葉に 熱いメロディー
切なくよみがえる デジャブの香り
心を溶かす 色彩のブルース
甘くささやいた吐息が 眠るまで…
_ JONE
なんでこんな神曲がそこまで有名じゃないんだろうね本当。
koko koko
めちゃくちゃ有名だと思うけど
その世代には有名だけど
知らない世代は知らないみたいな
私立探偵濱マイクを知らない世代はEGO-WRAPPIN'知らないだろうし
車もそんなに走ってねえ
当時周りの友達も大体聴いてると思ったらそうでもなかったのでどんどんCD貸していった
lamp Thomsons
似てるというThe strangerを聴いてみた。イントロの口笛の、始めの4音が似ているから剽窃だ、というのは厳しすぎるのでは？
サビのメロディラインもリズムも全く違う。
You'd be so nice to come home toとはどこが似ているのか分からない。サビがまんま同じ、というなら分かるが、曲の雰囲気が似ているから剽窃だ！と言われたらクリエイターがかわいそう。
香美
当時は自分と父親が同時にそれぞれ別の友達からCD借りてくるくらい衝撃的だったし有名な曲だったよ
敷島
この世の片隅にこんな美しい音楽があるんだってだけでも、この世界は生きる価値があるなと感じます。
きょんきょん
@Ko Oka 😮😮
尾崎志朗
@Ko Oka 様
最高の贅沢なツマミですね♪
Ko Oka
うまいウイスキー飲みたくなる
ike-mamerui
この曲がかかるとどこのBARだろうが雰囲気が素敵になる。
そんな魔力を持った名曲。