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.
Potpourri
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: andrei cunha, remi gerard-marchant, frederic pinchon
Les pizzicato five
Romantique
Quatre-vingt seize
Par pizzicato five
see'est le jeu de tarot
Qui me l'a dit
La petite fille
Vit dans les larmes
Et le fou n'en finit plus
De donner de l'argent
Comme un robinet
D'eau qui coule
Romantique
Quatre-vingt seize
Ou un essai sur l'amour
Par pizzicato five
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Les pizzicato five
Romantique
Ninety-six
Or an essay about love
By pizzicato five
The tarot deck
Told me
The little girl
Lives in a sea of tears (*)
And the fool (**) will not stop
Giving away money
Like a leaking (***)
Tap
Romantique
Ninety-six
Or an essay about love
By pizzicato five
The song "Potpourri" by Pizzicato Five is a whimsical and poetic take on love, with lyrics that are metaphorical and open to interpretation. In the song, the singer mentions a game of tarot which reveals that a little girl is living in a sea of tears, and a fool who gives away money like a leaking tap. These images could be interpreted in many ways, but they suggest themes of sadness, innocence, and generosity.
The repetition of the phrase "romantique quatre-vingt seize" (which translates to "romantic ninety-six") adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a time that has passed. The lyrics suggest that love is a complex subject that can't be easily summed up in an essay, but must be explored through experience.
Overall, "Potpourri" is a playful and enigmatic song that invites listeners to imagine their own meanings and interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Les pizzicato five
The Pizzicato Five
Romantique
Romantic
Quatre-vingt seize
Ninety-six
Ou un essai sur l'amour
Or an essay about love
Par pizzicato five
By Pizzicato Five
see'est le jeu de tarot
It's the tarot deck
Qui me l'a dit
That told me
La petite fille
The little girl
Vit dans les larmes
Lives in tears
Et le fou n'en finit plus
And the fool won't stop
De donner de l'argent
Giving away money
Comme un robinet
Like a tap
D'eau qui coule
That's leaking
Romantique
Romantic
Quatre-vingt seize
Ninety-six
Ou un essai sur l'amour
Or an essay about love
Par pizzicato five
By Pizzicato Five
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: YASHUHARU KONISHI
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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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