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.
Magical Connection
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Two hearts
Love's parallel lines
But it's OK
Wonderful days
Rowboat date
To the rainbow's end
There, blowing in the wind, even
On a cold morning
Soon the sunshine
Loving eyes meet, but
It's okay if that's all there is
You are riding a dream boat
Paradise someday
Surely can be reached
In an strange city
An unexpected encounter
Surely this must be
A trick of the gods
Magical connection
Two hearts
Love's parallel lines
But it's OK
Ah how mysterious
Ah so mysterious
Ah
The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's song Magical Connection describe the beauty of love and how special it is to have a connection with someone. The two hearts are described as love's parallel lines, meaning they are connected in a unique and unbreakable way. The song talks about wonderful days spent together, like a rowboat date, and chasing a dream to the end of a rainbow. Even when the weather is cold and windy, the love shines through and the sunshine eventually comes out. The connection between the hearts is magical, almost as if it was meant to be, and even if nothing else comes out of it, it's okay because they rode the dream boat together and paradise can be reached someday.
The lyrics also talk about how love can bring unexpected surprises, like an encounter in a strange city, and how mysterious it all is. It almost feels like a trick of the gods to have such a magical connection with someone. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Ah how mysterious, Ah so mysterious, Ah" which emphasizes the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of love.
Overall, the lyrics of Magical Connection paint a vivid picture of the beauty of love and how special it is to have a genuine connection with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Magical connection
The inexplicable bond that two people share
Two hearts
The presence of two hearts that beat as one
Love's parallel lines
The trajectory of two people who have a mutual attraction towards each other
But it's OK
Despite the doubts and uncertainties, everything will be fine
Wonderful days
Referring to the good times that someone once had
Rowboat date
A romantic outing on a boat
To the rainbow's end
Symbolizing a search for happiness
We chased a dream
Both parties worked towards a common goal, motivated by their love for each other
There, blowing in the wind, even
Despite external forces that seek to tear them apart, their love still persists
On a cold morning
Refers to times when everything seems bleak and hopeless
Soon the sunshine
Better days are ahead
Loving eyes meet, but
Although they both have strong feelings for each other, there are still barriers that prevent them from being together
It's okay if that's all there is
Even though they can't be together, they are content to have shared their love with each other
You are riding a dream boat
The feeling of being carried away by love
Paradise someday
Hoping for a better future
Surely can be reached
Believing that the future is bright, as long as they stick together
In an strange city
A setting where they are both out of their comfort zones
An unexpected encounter
A chance meeting that tests the strength of their love
Surely this must be
They both realize that they are meant to be together
A trick of the gods
Even though their love seems impossible, it is still something magical and divine
Ah how mysterious
The awe-inspiring feeling that comes with experiencing something magical
Ah so mysterious
Acknowledging that sometimes, love is beyond human comprehension
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BENSON SEBASTIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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