They are widely credited to have spearheaded the "Shibuya-kei" movement of Tokyo in the 90s, along with Flipper's Guitar.
They are known for their eclectic and energetic compositions, which often sound like "new" releases from the late 1960s hipster scene. Their catchphrase--"A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular"--captured the group's ironic stance but eager attitude. The group broke up in March 2001.
A hugely prolific group, Pizzicato Five would release at least an album-per-year along with various EPs and remix albums during their 16 year-career.
Both Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu(小西康陽) currently enjoy solo careers - with Konishi Yasuharu(小西康陽) producing other artists ranging from Puffy and SMAP to Cornelius and kahimi karie(カヒミ・カリィ) - alongside collaborative remix compilations - from Ella Fitzgerald and The Supremes to classic Disney and Thunderbirds (as in Super-Marionated) music on his Shibuya-based Readymade Records label.
On Thursday March 31st, 2011, exactly 10 years after Pizzicato Five disbanded, Konishi Yasuharu announced a new solo project called Pizzicato One. The first release, titled One and Ten Very Sad Songs, consists of covers of English songs, each featuring vocals by various internationally-known artists from around the world.
新しい歌
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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何もないけど胸の中に小さな
穴があいたような
居心地の悪いカフェで
ほおづえをつきながら
ため息をつきながら
一日中考えてた
きみのことを考えてた
きみにこんど逢う日のために
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
ゆうべ観た映画の恋人たちは
喧嘩ばかりしてはくちづけしてた
冬の日の曇り空を
見上げると死にたくなる
居心地の悪い世界で
一日中考えてた
きみのことを考えてた
きみのことを考えてた
きみにこんど逢う日のために
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
冬の日の曇り空を
見上げると死にたくなる
居心地の悪い世界で
一日中考えてた
きみのことを考えてた
きみのことを考えてた
きみにこんど逢う日のために
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
きみにこんど逢う日のために
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's song "Shinshii Uta" (New Song) describe the feelings of a person who is sitting in a cozy yet uncomfortable café, lost in thought. The singer has a small hole in their heart, which symbolizes the feeling of emptiness and longing in their life. They spend the whole day thinking about their lover and how they will meet again soon. The cloudy weather makes everything seem dull and lifeless, and the singer feels like they want to die. Despite all this, they decide to create a new song for their lover, as a way of expressing their love and anticipation.
The song speaks about the universal human experience of longing and the power of music to connect people. The singer seems to be in a state of emotional limbo, unsure of how to deal with their feelings. The small hole in their heart suggests that they feel incomplete without their lover. The imagery of the cloudy sky and the desire to die add to the somber tone of the song. However, the singer's decision to create a new song shows that they have a creative outlet for their emotions and that they are capable of finding hope in the midst of their sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
悲しいことなんて
There's nothing sad happening, but it feels like there's a small hole in my heart.
何もないけど胸の中に小さな
There's no particular reason for it, but I feel a sense of emptiness inside me.
穴があいたような
It's like there's a hole in my heart.
居心地の悪いカフェで
In this uncomfortable café,
ほおづえをつきながら
while resting my chin on my hand,
ため息をつきながら
while letting out a sigh,
一日中考えてた
I've been thinking all day long
きみのことを考えてた
about you
きみにこんど逢う日のために
For the day when I meet you again,
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
I'll write a new song
ゆうべ観た映画の恋人たちは
The lovers in the movie I watched last night
喧嘩ばかりしてはくちづけしてた
Were only fighting but kissing each other passionately.
冬の日の曇り空を
Under the overcast winter sky,
見上げると死にたくなる
I feel like I want to die.
居心地の悪い世界で
In this uncomfortable world,
きみのことを考えてた
I've been thinking about you
きみにこんど逢う日のために
For the day when I meet you again,
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
I'll write a new song
きみにこんど逢う日のために
For the day when I meet you again,
ぼくは新しい歌を作ろう
I'll write a new song.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 康陽 小西
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Johannes Pong
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Holy $#it what a masterpiece. It might even be my favourite P5 album (so hard to choose)! Wow sounds even better than 1996. Konishi sensei is a genius. Timeless. No. It sounds like the future as well as disarmingly nostalgic. All Feelz.
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