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.
LOUDLAND!
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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hoje a festa e do
dj konishi yasuharu
muito obrigado
por ter vindo
o nome da festa e
darling of discotheque
vamos dancar
muito obrigado
kikoeru desho
kikoeru desho
kikoeru desho
urusai no ga
onaka ni kuru
bass no oto
onaka ni kuru
kimochi ii no ga
doko ni ittemo
ongaku ga
kono machi ni wa afureteru
boku no suki na
ongaku ga
kimi no subete wo
tsutsumikomu yo
kikoenai yo
kimi no koe ga
motto soba de
hanashikakete
full volume de
full volume de
ai no kotoba
sasayaiteru
doko ni ittemo
ongaku ga
kono kuni ni wa
afureteru
boku no suki na
ongaku ga
kimi no subete wo
kaete shimau
wo wo
doko ni ittemo
ongaku ga
kono sekai ni wa
afureteru
boku no suki na
ongaku wa
urusakute
funky de
boku no suki na
ongaku ga
kono sekai wo
kaete shimau
itsu no ma ni ka
kaete shimau
(ongaku ga sekai wo
kaeru koto nado arienai
aru hazu ga nai)
kikoeru desho
kikoeru desho
kikoeru desho
urusai no ga
full volume de
hito-banju
kimi no karada wo
tsutsumikomu yo
kimi wo tengoku e
tsurete yuku yo
good evening everybody
tonight's party is
dj konishi yasuharu's
thank you
for dropping by
the name of the party is
darling of discotheque
let's dance
till the break of dawn
thank you very much
can you hear it?
can you hear it?
can you hear it?
all this noise
can you feel it in your stomach
the sound of the bass
can you feel it in your stomach
it feels good
wherever you go
there's music
this city is brimming with it
my favourite
music
wraps you up
completely
i cannot
hear your voice
come closer
if you want to talk to me
at full volume
at full volume
whispering
words of love
wherever you go
there's music
this country
is brimming with it
my favourite
music
changes you
completely
wow wow
wherever you go
there's music
this world
is brimming with it
my favourite
music
is noisy
and funky
my favourite
music
will change
this world
one day
it will change it
(it is ridiculous to think
that music will change
the world -- it's impossible)
can you hear it?
can you hear it?
can you hear it?
all this noise
at full volume
all night
it will wrap up
your body
and take you
to heaven
The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's "LOUDLAND!" describe a dance party hosted by DJ Konishi Yasuharu, where music is loud and plentiful. The song starts with a greeting from the DJ and thanks to the attendees for coming. Then, the lyrics talk about the noise and vibrations of the music. The bass sound is felt in the stomach and it generates good feelings. The music is everywhere, and the city and country are full of it, according to the song. The lyrics also mention the singer's favorite music, which can change people and encapsulate them completely. The lyrics suggest that even if someone is far away and cannot be heard, the music is loud enough to envelop them. The song ends by stating that the music is powerful enough to take someone to heaven.
The lyrics of "LOUDLAND!" can be interpreted as a celebration of music's power to unify, uplift, and transport people. The song's repetitive chorus and beat create a sense of the music's constant presence and influence. The lyrics suggest that music brings people together, heals, and overcomes distance and differences. The song could also be highlighting the music industry's potential to change the world and create a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
good evening everybody
Greetings, everyone.
tonight's party is
The occasion we've gathered today is
dj konishi yasuharu's
Managed by DJ Konishi Yasuharu.
thank you
Grateful for your presence.
for dropping by
For coming in such an event.
the name of the party is
This party is known as
darling of discotheque
Darling of the Discotheque.
let's dance
Let's boogie.
till the break of dawn
Dance until the sunrise.
thank you very much
I appreciate it.
can you hear it?
Is it audible to you?
all this noise
The loud sounds that you hear.
can you feel it in your stomach
Can you sense it in your belly?
the sound of the bass
The booming sound of the bass.
it feels good
It's a great sensation.
wherever you go
Everywhere you travel.
there's music
There's melody all around.
this city is brimming with it
This city is full of it.
my favourite
My beloved
music
Music.
wraps you up
It envelops you.
completely
Absolutely.
i cannot
I am unable to
hear your voice
Listen to your voice.
come closer
Step nearer.
if you want to talk to me
In case you wish to converse with me.
at full volume
At maximum sound intensity.
whispering
Whispering.
words of love
Words of affection.
this country
This nation
is brimming with it
Is overflowing with music.
changes you
Transforms you.
wow wow
Amazing.
this world
The entire globe.
is brimming with it
Is overflowing with music.
is noisy
Is loud.
and funky
And funky.
will change
Will cause a transformation.
one day
In the future.
it will change it
Music will change the world someday.
it is ridiculous to think
It's absurd to consider.
that music will change
Music will not revolutionize
the world -- it's impossible)
The world won't change through music. It's impossible.
all night
All through the night.
it will wrap up
It will enclose.
your body
Your entire body.
and take you
And take you away.
to heaven
To paradise.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: YASHUHARU KONISHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ctmagnus
Loved this song for years