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.
Catwalk
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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ベビイドールで
ただぼんやりしてるの
ベッドの中で
午後は
仕立てのスーツで
ブティックでも冷やかす
夜は
黒のソワレで
食事に誘われるの
マダムと呼んで
朝は
毛皮のコートで
あなたの自慢の車で
ホテルに還る
いつか
白いドレスで
結婚式を挙げるの
あなたも来てね
The song "Catwalk" by Pizzicato Five is a reflection on the superficiality of the fashion industry, as well as a commentary on the fleeting nature of beauty and luxury. The lyrics talk about jewelry, ice statues and other fragile works of art that are admired from afar, but not touched or interacted with as they are easily destroyed. The singer also talks about her own attire throughout the day, wearing a babydoll negligee in the morning, a new suit for window shopping in the afternoon, and a black gown for a fancy dinner. The song mentions tarot cards, which predict a beautiful and weeping girl, and the foolishness of giving away money endlessly, like a broken tap. The last lines talk about the anticipation of the future, of wearing a white dress for a wedding ceremony to come.
The song can be seen as a critique of the fashion industry and its obsession with novelty and change. The lyrics suggest that while fashion and beauty can be admired and coveted from a distance, they are ultimately fleeting and unsustainable. The song hints at the emptiness of chasing material wealth and the need to focus on deeper, more meaningful aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll begin by talking
Starting the conversation
About something that puzzles me
Expressing curiosity about something
Things like jewellery
Referring to precious adornments
And ice statues
Making reference to fragile artworks
Fragile works of art
Speaking about delicate masterpieces
You cannot
Seemingly commanding not to do something
Touch them
Advising to avoid physical contact
Gaze at them longingly
Encouraging admiration from afar
From a distance
Emphasizing the need for space to admire from afar
Today I'm just
Mentioning current situation
Wearing a baby doll
Wearing a type of clothing
Doing nothing
Being idle
Vegetating in my bed
Relaxing in bed
In the afternoon
Referring to time of day
Wearing my brand-new suit
Dressed in new clothing
I'll go window-shopping
Planning to browse stores without necessarily buying anything
To kill some time
Passing time in a leisurely way
At night
Referring to time of day
Wearing a black gown
Dressed in a particular type of clothing
I'm invited to dinner
Being invited to a meal
Please call me madame
Requesting a certain title
According to the tarot cards
Based on the interpretation of tarot cards
The beautiful girl
Describing an attractive female
Lives in a sea of tears
Suggesting the person cries a lot
And the fool won't stop
Referring to someone who lacks common sense
Giving away money
Continuously donating money
Just like a broken tap
Metaphorically comparing to a non-stop flow
In the morning
Referring to time of day
Wearing my fur coat
Clothed in a specific covering
I'll get back to the hotel
Returning to a lodging
In the car you're so proud of
Inside a vehicle that holds meaning to someone
Someday
At some point in the future
Wearing a white dress
Donning a specific type of attire
I'll have my wedding ceremony
Referring to a future event
You too please come
Extending an invitation to someone
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 康陽 小西
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zombiezombie5451
クラシカルでエレガンス、だけどデカダン、なアンビバレンス
ピチカートの曲の中で１番好き
発売したら即買って、最初にこの曲のストリングス聞いた時の衝撃と興奮は２５年経った今でも鮮明に覚えてるわ
嘘偽り誇張一切無しで、最初にこのストリングス聞いた瞬間、後頭部からショットガンでぶち抜かれたぐらいの衝撃を受けたわ
@user-rg4nr2wm5t
隠れ名曲。聴いてて気持ちいい。
何度聴いても飽きない。
@user-vs4en9xv1p
大好きな曲てす。秋にぴったり。
@user-hg3ky2ie8n
まるで無限に広がる空間を歩いているような気分になる
@user-lh7el5ox1m
冒頭の語りでまず一旦完全にやられる
@lolita29764
オリジナルソースのInitials B.B.(Serge Gainsbourg)とこの曲聴くと、曇りの朝にワンピ着てエニッドコリンズ持って森の中歩きたくなる。
@shuriiii
Kiri-Koyama brought me here
@taralen1101
Reminds me of their earlier work. Not that I don't like P5's more electronic/house/experimental phase, but this definitely takes inspiration from their blues/soulful 80s days lol.
@user-tt4fr5tg1y
Mordez votre doigt dans votre bouche et regardez ️ ♥ ️なんて退廃的な言葉！♥️