She performs and arranges her work all by herself, she is able to play the violin, the piano, the lyre, the guitar and several types of drums. Whenever the theme she covers lacks lyrics, she writes them herself, keeping carefully in mind the mood and atmosphere of the tune. Her equipment includes a simple vocal microphone, a closet (as her "dead room", which she had recently renovated to become a sound-proof recording studio) and the Sony Acid music studio software. She has never received any sort of vocal training.
Erutan released a video for 'No One But You' June 3rd, 2010 as a preview to her debut album Raindancer which was released on November 22th, 2010 along side the launch of her official website where you can purchase her album. http://www.erutanmusic.com/
She released an official cover album, titled A Bard's Side Quest, on January 19th, 2013. It includes past covers of music from various video games, including Final Fantasy X, Dark Cloud, Silent Hill 2 and more. They were all remastered for official release.
She is also the leader, arranger and director of Stella Voci a 14 member online choir that she formed.
Nomitori no Uta
Erutan Lyrics
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Hosu nani kakurenbo
Naiyou shite doro ka
Chi, chi
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hosu nani kakurenbo
Naiyou shite doro ka
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hosu nani kakurenbo
Naiyou shite doro ka
Chi, chi
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hosu nani kakurenbo
Naiyou shite doro ka
Chi, chi, chi, chi
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hosu nani kakurenbo
Naiyou shite doro ka
Chi, chi
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hosu nani kokurenbo
Naiyou shite doro ka
Chi, chi, chi, chi
Erutan's song Nomitori no Uta is a hauntingly beautiful tune with a serene melody and an enigmatic air that can be attributed to its cryptic lyrics. The repeating phrase "kakurenbo, kakurenbo" is a reference to a Japanese game of hide-and-seek played by children. The following lines, "hosu nani kakurenbo," can be interpreted as an inquiry into what is being hidden or concealed during the game. The phrase "naiyou shite doro ka" is more enigmatic, but it could be interpreted as a question about what lies in the hidden or concealed spaces during the game. The last line of "chi, chi" is also mysterious, but it could signify a sound of some sort that's related to the game.
Overall, the song's lyrics suggest the theme of hiding secrets, which could be interpreted in different ways. The childlike reference to the game of hide-and-seek could be meant to convey a sense of innocence or playfulness, yet it's tempered by the artfully vague lyrics that leave much to the imagination. The song's haunting melody mirrors this ambiguity, and it's possible to interpret it in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. It could be seen as a wistful contemplation of secrets uncovered, or even as a foreboding warning about hidden dangers. Either way, Erutan's Nomitori no Uta leaves a lasting impression on its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hide-and-seek, hide-and-seek
Hosu nani kakurenbo
What do you hide, hide-and-seek?
Naiyou shite doro ka
Did you cover it with mud?
Chi, chi
Blood, blood
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hide-and-seek, hide-and-seek
Hosu nani kakurenbo
What do you hide, hide-and-seek?
Naiyou shite doro ka
Did you cover it with mud?
Chi, chi
Blood, blood
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hide-and-seek, hide-and-seek
Hosu nani kakurenbo
What do you hide, hide-and-seek?
Naiyou shite doro ka
Did you cover it with mud?
Chi, chi, chi, chi
Blood, blood, blood, blood
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hide-and-seek, hide-and-seek
Hosu nani kakurenbo
What do you hide, hide-and-seek?
Naiyou shite doro ka
Did you cover it with mud?
Chi, chi
Blood, blood
Kakurenbo, kakurenbo
Hide-and-seek, hide-and-seek
Hosu nani kokurenbo
What do you hide, hide-and-seek?
Naiyou shite doro ka
Did you cover it with mud?
Chi, chi, chi, chi
Blood, blood, blood, blood
Writer(s): Yoko Kanno
Contributed by Hudson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Snafu2346
Yoko Kanno was incredibly dynamic in the type of music she created. Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell. All so very different. Yet all from the same person. You pay wonderful tribute in your talent to Yoko here. I feel like I'm in a trance atm.
@katethegreat19
Thank you!! Oh! I actually gave a link to the original movie track in my description! It's adorable, sung by little children *o*
@StrayingSoul
Kanno's known for just using random syllables in her songs, so chances are you'll never find a real set of lyrics and chances are even slimmer that you'll find a translation. Fantastic to see you've got something new up ♥ It's fantastic to hear your beautiful singing voice again.
@Kizame777
It's very pretty. Kinda makes me think of the traditional songs of toyanse and kagome kagome
@divinearia1601
Escaflowne! I really miss this show. It was one of my very first anime obsessions. There was a lot more to the story in the anime version but I absolutely loved the art and character designs of the movie(especially Van's design). I love the unique spin and personal touch you put into your covers. Beautiful work ^^
@jennifermackey4850
This song gets stuck in my head every time I listen to this soundtrack. Thank you for covering it!
@CleverDjembe
Escaflowne.... the most underrated anime ever.... I enjoyed this video.
@epiccoterie
Wow, I didn't think anyone watched Escaflowne anymore. This takes me back a decade. Good thing your music always makes me feel light, otherwise I'd be feeling old! You add your trademark beauty to this song.
@JaredinSnow
Ah. Escaflowne! I love it! I never thought anyone would ever do anything with this song - I loved it from the film. So glad you covered! Did a great job as always!
@lnicol1990
As always, I love what you've done, so relaxing and inspiring. It has such a perfect atmosphere. Thank you for another beautiful piece of music. For similar easy-paced scenes in my book, I'll listen to this while writing.