To date, they have released 10 albums, 2 singles, 3 live albums, and 2 best of albums. They have also participated in numerous compilation albums.
Spangle call Lilli line's beginnings trace back to Otsubo and Fujieda, friends from art school, who began playing together in December of 1998. Sasahara and drummer Kabasawa, also friends from university, joined in 1999 and 2000, respectively. The band was christened "Spangle call" (the "Lilli Line" to come later), derived from a Japanese pronunciation of "spangle" ("supankooru," chosen for its sound), while the "call" was a continuation from the "kooru" of "supankooru."
Tokyo's Shimokitazawa district has continually been one of the hot spots for indie rock action, and over the past several years, numerous groups sporting a laid-back style have come to the forefront of the scene. Amongst these musicians (loosely grouped under downtempo), Spangle call Lilli line has arisen as one of the flagship bands.
In keeping with Spangle call's standard rock instrumentation, their style reaches well beyond downtempo, a relaxed and heavily electronic genre. While the band is often described as post-rock, their sound is more of a compromise between the two. Songs are not bound by verse-chorus convention, but drift lazily, guided by a light melody. The guitars and varied percussion together with numerous (and frequently spacey) electronic additions weave a sound that, while complex, flows very evenly. Otsubo Kana's wispy vocals contribute an organic piece to the melody as well, while adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
Their self-titled debut was issued in March of 2001 on P-Vine, a label known for electronic and jazz units including Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden and Otomo Yoshihide.
The band continued their trademark style through their third album, 2003's or, in which they aimed to consummate their established sound. The trying studio work leading up to or proved to be the band's breaking point, causing mental breakdowns in Otsubo and the February 2003 departure of their drummer, who had provided much of the creative direction for the album. With Kabasawa gone from the lineup, Spangle call was free to indulge in influences such as R&B, soul, and Motown that their drummer, who had an affinity for lo-fi and post-rock, did not favor.
These changes surfaced in Spangle call's April 2005 album Trace, which was nearly two years in the making (excluding their live release 68SCLL). With Trace, the members recount that they were looking to remove the excess from their music and sound like a new band, as if the album was their debut. The new release was indeed different from its predecessors, with a poppier, R&B style and tracks that were, on the whole, shorter than the usual Spangle call fare.
Shortly after Trace, the release of For Installation, more in tune with the band's classic style, ensued in June. The tracks are mostly comprised of studio outtakes, but according to Fujieda, "the feeling of the album will be clearly different" from that of Trace. Though nothing has been formally announced, the enterprising trio is gearing up for another release in the future.
Formed in Shimokitazawa District, Tokyo, Japan
From 1998-present
Dreamer
Spangle call Lilli line Lyrics
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Ima fuwari fuwari
early calling koe ga tsutaeta koto
Sora kumori kumori
Aimai na yume no naka
Me o tojiru sukoshi kaze o matte
Kimi sarishi machi no umi ga mieru oka e
dreamer, dreamer zutto atsumeteta omoi
KIRAKIRA KIRAKIRA
sunday morning kanata moreta hizashi ga
Yurari yurari
early calling wazuka kikoeta ki ga shita
you love me, you love me
upside down mune no oku
Mada nokoru MEMORY kazoe owatte
dreamer, dreamer sotto hakonde kudasai
Kimi sarishi hibi no kiete yuku omoi e
dreamer, dreamer zutto atsumeteta hikari
KIRAKIRA KIRAKIRA
The lyrics to Spangle call Lilli line's song "Dreamer" paint a vivid picture of a lazy, dreamy morning. The singer begins by describing the sound of coffee spilling over, followed by a soft, early morning phone call. The sky is cloudy, but the singer is content to close their eyes and luxuriate in the moment. They are caught up in a hazy dream, waiting for the wind to blow through their hair.
As the song continues, the singer addresses an unnamed "dreamer," asking them to bring forth a vision of the sea from the misty city where they both live. The singer has been gathering memories and hopes for this moment, and they long to see them come to life in a sparkling, glittering display.
The second verse seems to shift the focus slightly, as the singer describes the warm sun and another phone call, this one almost too faint to hear. Their heart is turned upside-down, full of half-remembered memories that are fading fast. In the end, the call to the dreamer remains, a plea to turn their collective dreams into brilliant reality.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dreamer" are poetic and evocative, capturing a sense of wistful longing and gentle contentment. The dreamer in question could be an actual person or a symbolic figure, but either way, the song celebrates the power of imagination to transform our world.
Line by Line Meaning
sunday morning COFFEE ga koboreta oto
The sound of coffee spilling on a Sunday morning
Ima fuwari fuwari
Softly, gently
early calling koe ga tsutaeta koto
A voice that called early and said something
Sora kumori kumori
The clouds that cover the sky
Aimai na yume no naka
In a vague dream
Me o tojiru sukoshi kaze o matte
Close your eyes and wait for a little breeze
dreamer, dreamer sotto hakonde kudasai
Please bring it to me softly, dreamer, dreamer
Kimi sarishi machi no umi ga mieru oka e
To a hill where you can see the ocean of the town you left behind
dreamer, dreamer zutto atsumeteta omoi
Dreamer, dreamer, thoughts I've always gathered
KIRAKIRA KIRAKIRA
Shining, sparkling
sunday morning kanata moreta hizashi ga
The sun that is blurred in the distance on a Sunday morning
Yurari yurari
Gently swaying
early calling wazuka kikoeta ki ga shita
I had a feeling that I just barely heard an early call
you love me, you love me
You love me, you love me
upside down mune no oku
Inside out, in my heart
Mada nokoru MEMORY kazoe owatte
Still counting, the memories are finished
Kimi sarishi hibi no kiete yuku omoi e
To the memories of the days you left behind that are disappearing
dreamer, dreamer zutto atsumeteta hikari
Dreamer, dreamer, the light I've always gathered
KIRAKIRA KIRAKIRA
Shining, sparkling
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-yl1pi4ri9o
sunday morning コーヒーが こぼれた音
今 ふわり ふわり
early calling 声が 伝えた事
空 くもり くもり
曖昧な 夢の中
目を閉じる 少し 風を待って
dreamer, dreamer そっと運んでください
君去りし街の 海が見える丘へ
dreamer, dreamer ずっと集めてた想い
キラキラ キラキラ
sunday morning 彼方 漏れた陽射しが
ゆらり ゆらり
early calling わずか 聞こえた気がした
you love me, you love me
upside down 胸の奥
まだ残る メモリー 数え終わって
dreamer, dreamer そっと運んでください
君去りし日々の 消えてゆく想いへ
dreamer, dreamer ずっと集めてた光
キラキラ キラキラ
@kyonyoron
sunday morning コーヒーが こぼれた音 / Sunday morning kōhī ga koboreta oto / The sound of the sunday morning coffee spilling
今 ふわり ふわり / Ima fuwari fuwari / Softly softly now
early calling 声が 伝えた事 / Ārī calling-goe ga tsutaeta koto / What the early calling voice told me
空 くもり くもり / Sora kumori kumori / Sky Cloudy Cloudy
曖昧な 夢の中 / Aimaina yumenouchi / In a vague dream
目を閉じる 少し 風を待って / Mewotojiru sukoshi kaze o matte / I close my eyes and wait for the wind
dreamer, dreamer そっと運んでください / Dreamer, dreamer sotto hakonde kudasai / dreamer, dreamer please carry me gently
君去りし街の 海が見える丘へ / Kimi sarishi machi no umi ga mieru oka e / To the hill where you can see the sea in the town where you left
dreamer, dreamer ずっと集めてた想い / Dreamer, dreamer zutto atsume teta omoi / dreamer, dreamer I've been collecting feelings for a long time
キラキラ キラキラ / Kirakira kirakira / Glitter Glitter
sunday morning 彼方 漏れた陽射しが / Sunday morning kanata moreta hizashi ga / Sunday morning beyond, the leaked sunlight
ゆらり ゆらり / Yurari yurari / swaying swaying
early calling わずか 聞こえた気がした / Ārī calling wazuka kikoeta ki ga shita / I thought I heard a little early calling
you love me, you love me
upside down 胸の奥 / Upside down mune no oku / upside down chest
まだ残る メモリー 数え終わって / Mada nokoru memorī kazoe owatte / After counting the memories that still remain
dreamer, dreamer そっと運んでください / Dreamer, dreamer sotto hakonde kudasai / dreamer, dreamer please carry me gently
君去りし日々の 消えてゆく想いへ / Kimi sarishi hibi no kiete yuku omoi e / To the disappearing thoughts of the days you left
dreamer, dreamer ずっと集めてた光 / Dreamer, dreamer zutto atsume teta hikari / dreamer, dreamer, the light I've been gathering for so long
キラキラ キラキラ / Kirakira kirakira / Glitter Glitter
@user-ku1cx4wu4z
2020年になっても聴いています
冬から春に変わる瞬間を実感する3月の終わりを感じる暖かい曲ですね。
@ayaaya-qc5xj
ひとりごとエプロンが大好きでいつも見返してますが、挿入歌の中でも1番好きで春から海の見える家に引っ越してからは毎日、聴いてます☺️🫧
@coffechocolate7708
日曜の朝にずっと聴いてるよ
もう何年目だろうか
@user-yl1pi4ri9o
sunday morning コーヒーが こぼれた音
今 ふわり ふわり
early calling 声が 伝えた事
空 くもり くもり
曖昧な 夢の中
目を閉じる 少し 風を待って
dreamer, dreamer そっと運んでください
君去りし街の 海が見える丘へ
dreamer, dreamer ずっと集めてた想い
キラキラ キラキラ
sunday morning 彼方 漏れた陽射しが
ゆらり ゆらり
early calling わずか 聞こえた気がした
you love me, you love me
upside down 胸の奥
まだ残る メモリー 数え終わって
dreamer, dreamer そっと運んでください
君去りし日々の 消えてゆく想いへ
dreamer, dreamer ずっと集めてた光
キラキラ キラキラ
@markandrewhoran
Beautiful! ありがとうございました
@erichuang2553
讚喔👍
@user-kawasuke
1秒で日曜朝って感じが伝わってくるイントロ好き。
「海が見える丘へ」の引き込まれるようなメロディ好き。
サビ前とサビ終わりのドラムのダカダカ音めちゃくちゃ好き。
「キラキラ」のメロディが好き。
余韻ある終わり方大好き。
声が好き。
全てが好き。
@nzmtty1126
SCLLの曲って音も声も本当に綺麗。
雨の日の真夜中にドライブしてSCLLの曲流すと懐かしくて、寂しくて泣きそうになる。
@yonghaoxu2296
First time I listen this song back to 2016, already 7 years ago and I still love this song.
@user-gz3qv5jv5x
北欧、暮らしの道具店から来ました