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.
No. 5
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: Sound of Music liner notes (corrected by T.M.)
Number five!
anata no koto itsumo
Kangaeru tabi ni
Kanji ga shitchau no
watashi-tachi wa o-tagai ni
Koibito no hazu da shi
Na no ni itsumo watashi dake
Kanashii kimochi na no?
shûkanshi no itsumo
Saigo no page no
Hoshi uranai ni datte
Hora kaite aru no
"konshû no kare wa sukoshi
Uwakippoi mitai
Betsu ni ki ni shinaide
Tsuyoki de inasai"
sore de wa kyô
Tetsudatte kureta member wo
Shôkai shimasu
Bass
Tsuda atsutaka
Percussion
Sugawara yûki
Mô hitori percussion
Kawai michael
Vibe
Satô takeshi
Keyboard
Nakayama tsutomu
anata no sei de, hora
Nemurenakunatta
Hora mimi wo sumasu to
Kikoete kisô de
mayonaka no denwa no bell wa
Warui news deshô
Sonna hazu nai yo ne
Tsuyoki de inasai
(mina-san, go-isshoni!)
anata kara no denwa,
Date no yakusoku
Mo iikagen ni shite
Oyasuminasai
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Number five!
every time
I think about you
Somehow I feel
It's not fair
we are supposed to be lovers
And to be there for each other
Yet why is it that it's always me
The one who feels sad?
on the magazine every week
On the last page
Look on the horoscope
It says here,
"this week your boyfriend
Appears to be flirty.
Try not to worry about it
But be optimistic,"
ok so now I'll introduce
The other members
Of the band
On the bass
Tsuda atsutaka
Percussion
Sugawara yuki
Another percussionist
Kawai michael
Vibe
Sato takeshi
Keyboard
Nakayama tsutomu
because of you, see
I can't sleep
Hey, if you listen carefully,
You might hear it
the phone ringing at midnight
Must be bad news
It can't be
Be optimistic
(ok everybody sing along!)
a phone call from you
Asking me on a date
I've had enough
Go back to sleep
The song begins with the bold statement, "Number five!", which serves as the title of the song. The first verse talks about how the singer feels when they think about their significant other- that something seems off or unfair. Despite being lovers, the singer always feels sad, and their partner is unaware of how they feel. The second verse talks about a horoscope in a magazine that says the singer's partner has been acting flirty lately, advising them not to worry too much but to remain optimistic. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Number five!", and the bridge introduces the band members, thanking them for their contribution to the song. The final verse talks about how the singer cannot sleep because of their partner, and a phone call from them asking for a date interrupts their much-needed rest.
Line by Line Meaning
Number five!
The song is titled No. 5 and this is the opening line.
every time
I think about you
Somehow I feel
It's not fair
The singer feels that it's unfair how they are always the one feeling sad even though they are supposed to be each other's support as lovers.
we are supposed to be lovers
And to be there for each other
Yet why is it that it's always me
The one who feels sad?
The singer questions why they always end up being the sad one, even though the relationship is meant to be a supportive and loving one.
on the magazine every week
On the last page
Look on the horoscope
It says here,
The singer is reading a magazine and looking at the horoscope section.
"this week your boyfriend
Appears to be flirty.
Try not to worry about it
But be optimistic,"
The horoscope predicts that the singer's boyfriend might be flirty but advises not to worry and to stay optimistic.
ok so now I'll introduce
The other members
Of the band
On the bass
Tsuda atsutaka
Percussion
Sugawara yuki
Another percussionist
Kawai michael
Vibe
Sato takeshi
Keyboard
Nakayama tsutomu
The singer introduces the different members of their band along with their respective musical instruments.
because of you, see
I can't sleep
Hey, if you listen carefully,
You might hear it
The singer is kept awake at night by thoughts of their lover and believes that if you listen carefully, you can hear their pain.
the phone ringing at midnight
Must be bad news
It can't be
Be optimistic
The singer assumes that a phone call received at midnight is bad news but tries to stay optimistic.
(ok everybody sing along!)
The singer prompts listeners to join in and sing along.
a phone call from you
Asking me on a date
I've had enough
Go back to sleep
The singer turns down a phone call from their lover asking for a date and wants to go back to sleep instead.
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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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