Kikagaku Moyo frontman Tomo Katsurada launches solo project, Dream of the Egg

Having recently launched Future Days concept store and workshop in Amsterdam, Dream of The Egg serves as the first Future Days release.

The project sees Katsurada collaborate with Japanese visual artist Shoko Otake, marking the beginning of an ambitious project—a long-held dream of creating soundtracks for picture books. This record is the first in a series of five, each dedicated to a unique picture book, where Tomo aims to push the boundaries of physical media by merging music with visual storytelling.

Inspired by the Japanese 1920s children's book Yume No Tamago (Dream of the Egg), it reveals a deeply personal journey, reflecting Tomo's dreams and the numerous rebirths experienced in 2024—a year marked by profound new beginnings in every facet of his life.

The first track from the release, "Zen Bungalow" a cover of Gabriel Yared's “Bungalow Zen” from the soundtrack of the film Betty Blue 37°2 Le Matin. This particular track is his partner’s favourite song to listen to every morning and left a profound impression on him. One day, he heard a song in his dream that combined both of these tracks and loved how they blended together. This experience inspired him to create a new arrangement, "Zen Bungalow," which has become a central piece of the Dream of the Egg release.

Complementing the music is a picture book illustrated by the acclaimed Japanese artist Shoko Otake. Printed by Amsterdam’s esteemed bookstore Terry Bleu, this 20-page book will feature visual artwork and storytelling that enhances the musical experience.

Tracklist:

1. Moshimo
2. Zen Bungalow
3. Interlude
4. Inner Garden
5. Dream of the Egg