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.
Saga
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: andrei cunha
Yozora ni uzumaku
Ikutsu mo no shinwa
Orange-iro no
Hikari wo tsunaide mitara
Tsuki akari ga
Aoi kage wo otosu
Sanjigen no
Omoi tobira akete
Kiseki to deaimasho
Yami ni hikaru
Seiza no doko ka de
Yogen wo
Tashikamemasho
Toki wo koe
Noboritsuzukeru
Hoshi no kizashi
Arashi ga fukiare
Kotoba ga tondeku
Anata no koe ga
Kikoenakunatte
Kitemo
Tsuki akari ga
Machi-ju
Terashidasu
Kono mama zutto
Chikyu wo tometa mama
Futari wa
Deaimasho
Hoshi wa meguri
Aquarius no yoru
Shinwa wo
Samayoimasho
Toki wo koe
Noboritsuzukeru
Hoshi no kizashi
Tsuki akari ga
Mirai to kosa shite
Ushinawareta
Monogatari ga
Ima yomigaeru
Isogimasho
Hoshi no sukima
Yorimichi shinagara
Sekai wa
Omotta yori
Chisai no ne
Ashita e tsuzuku
Hoshi no kizashi
Yozora ni egaku
Ai no shinwa wo
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A couple of myths
Fly around in the sky
And if one tries and turns on
An orange light
The moonlight
Creates blue shadows
Open the heavy door
To the third dimension
Let's meet some miracles
Somewhere in the darkness
Among the shining constellations
Let's confirm
Some prophecies
Beyond time
The signs of the stars
Keep climbing up in the sky
Words fly away
With the wind
And the storm
Even if your voice
Grows distant
The moonlight
Floods
The entire city
Nonstop
The earth has stopped spinning
Let's
Meet
The stars go round
This night of aquarius
Let's have a walk
Across the myths
Beyond time
They keep climbing up the sky
The signs of the stars
The moonlight
On a crossroads with the space-time
Continuum
The lost myths of lost times
Will ressurrect now
We have to hurry
Let's take a shortcut
On the gap
Between two stars
The world feels smaller
Than I thought
The signs of the stars
Will be here tomorrow
They depict on the sky
The myth of love
The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's song "Saga" are a dreamy reflection on constellations, myths and time travel. The song starts by saying that there are many myths floating in the sky and if one were to connect them with an orange light, the moonlight would cast blue shadows in the third dimension. The singer urges the listener to find miracles somewhere in darkness and confirm some prophecies beyond time, symbolized by the rising signs of the stars.
The lyrics then mention that words can fly away with the wind and, even amid a storm, the moonlight keeps flooding the city incessantly as if the earth has stopped spinning. The listener is invited to meet with the stars during the night of Aquarius, to wander through the myths and the signs of the stars that, beyond time, keep climbing up in the sky. The lyrics conclude by stating that the signs of the stars, which depict the myth of love, will always be present in the night sky as a painting shaped by the future.
The theme of time traveling appears throughout the lyrics, evoked by the mention of the third dimension, prophecies and signs of stars beyond time, as well as the myth of love that is depicted in the sky. The lyrics seem to be about the longing for something magical, for something beyond reality, and perhaps to find love and miracles beyond time and space. The dreamy and nostalgic tone of the lyrics is complemented by the melody, which mixes electronic and acoustic instruments, creating a sound that is both retro and futuristic.
Line by Line Meaning
A couple of myths
There are many myths flying around in the sky
Fly around in the sky
The myths are floating through the air
And if one tries and turns on
If you try to turn on an orange light
An orange light
A light that looks orange in color
The moonlight
The light reflected from the moon's surface
Creates blue shadows
Forms dark blue areas under objects
Open the heavy door
Unlock and open a hard-to-open door
To the third dimension
To a hypothetical level of being
Let's meet some miracles
Let's experience some amazing things
Somewhere in the darkness
In a place without much light
Among the shining constellations
Amidst the bright and twinkling stars
Let's confirm
Let's make certain
Some prophecies
Predictions of future events
Beyond time
Outside of regular time
The signs of the stars
The symbols and shapes present in the stars
Keep climbing up in the sky
Continuously moving towards the top of the canopy of stars
Words fly away
Speech and expressions disappear suddenly
With the wind
Carried off by the breeze
And the storm
Even through a terrible storm
Even if your voice
Even if your words and expressions
Grows distant
Become faint and unrecognizable
The entire city
The entirety of the urban area
Floods
Becomes completely filled with
Nonstop
Without interruption or stopping
The earth has stopped spinning
The planet is no longer rotating
Let's
We should
Meet
Join together with someone
The stars go round
The stars are in constant motion
This night of aquarius
This particular evening under the aquarius zodiac sign
Let's have a walk
Let's go for a stroll
Across the myths
Through the legendary stories and tales
They keep climbing up the sky
Constantly moving higher into the atmosphere
The moonlight
The light reflected off of the moon's surface
On a crossroads with the space-time
At an intersection of the dimensions of space and time
Continuum
An uninterrupted sequence of existence
The lost myths of lost times
The legendary stories and fables of long-gone eras
Will ressurrect now
Are about to be resurrected
We have to hurry
We must act quickly
Let's take a shortcut
Let's find a faster way
On the gap
Between the distance of two things
Between two stars
In the small space between two stars
The world feels smaller
The planet now seems less vast
Than I thought
Less expansive than previous expectations
Will be here tomorrow
Will still be visible tomorrow
They depict on the sky
They are portrayed in the starry sky
The myth of love
A story of romantic love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@usamica
初めて彼氏に聴かせたのがこのアルバムでした。その人は今は夫で、ドライブにピチカートを流してくれるので嬉しいです😃
@dtkc3160
🙌🙌
@scienz
i wish i could meet a girl that was a pizzicato five fan
@user-qx4xx7zo6m
ピチカートのアルバムでボサノバ2001が一番好きです。
@doloreszamora9964
Pizzicato 5: Greatest band ever ! .
@lloydfrangis
30 years old, I can't believe it. I love this album so so much.
@user-ss1ov7el1k
大好き！
@ricardolima4315
23:10, uma música muito linda. 😎😎😍😍
@user-pt9oi4si4r
yes 30th🎉
@maximearsenault5194
ゴー・ゴー・ダンサーのビデポは楽しかったよ！