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.
Gin-chan's Love Letter
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: Jun Yamashiro and David Kamil
ginnojoukun kara
yurichan ni otegami
demo ginchan wa ji ga kakemasen
dakara haru ni wa fuutou ni
ginnojoukun kara
yurichan ni otegami
demo ginchan wa ji ga kakemasen
dakara natsu ni wa fuutou ni
hirotta kai o iremashita
akai posuto shiroi fuutou
tori no kitte
ginnojoukun kara
yurichan ni otegami
demo ginchan wa ji ga kakemasen
dakara aki ni wa fuutou ni
akai ochiba o iremashita
ginnojoukun kara
yurichan ni otegami
demo ginchan wa ji ga kakemasen
dakara fuyu ni wa fuutou ni
yuki o sukutte iremashita
akai posuto shiroi fuutou
tori no kitte
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a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the spring, in an envelope
he put in a cherry blossom
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the summer, in an envelope
he put in a seashell
red postbox, white envelope,
bird stamp
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the fall, in an envelope
he put in a red fallen leaf
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the winter, in an envelope
he put in a snowflake
red postbox, white envelope,
bird stamp
"Pizzicato Five's song Gin-chan's Love Letter" describes a touching story of a man named Gin-chan who cannot write in characters. Despite his limitations, he attempts to send letters to his loved one, Yuri-chan. Unable to write, he places items that symbolize the season in an envelope— a cherry blossom for spring, a seashell for summer, a red leaf for fall, and a snowflake for winter. These items replace words in his letters to express his feelings towards Yuri-chan. The song evokes compassion towards Gin-chan's limitations while highlighting his perseverance in finding his way to communicate with his loved one. The lyrics' alliteration and repetition enhance the song's whimsical and sentimental atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the spring, in an envelope
he put in a cherry blossom
Gin-no-jou-kun sends a letter to Yuri-chan, but since he cannot write, he puts a symbolic item like a cherry blossom into the envelope instead.
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the summer, in an envelope
he put in a seashell
Gin-no-jou-kun sends a letter to Yuri-chan, but since he cannot write, he puts a symbolic item like a seashell into the envelope instead.
red postbox, white envelope,
bird stamp
The postbox is red, the envelope is white, and there is a bird stamp on it.
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the fall, in an envelope
he put in a red fallen leaf
Gin-no-jou-kun sends a letter to Yuri-chan, but since he cannot write, he puts a symbolic item like a red fallen leaf into the envelope instead.
a letter from Gin-no-jou-kun
to Yuri-chan
but Gin-chan cannot write the characters
so in the winter, in an envelope
he put in a snowflake
Gin-no-jou-kun sends a letter to Yuri-chan, but since he cannot write, he puts a symbolic item like a snowflake into the envelope instead.
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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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