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.
The World is Spinning at 45 RPM
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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one day as I woke up
a wonderful morning was waiting for me
very bright
and I felt happy
my sadness that I felt
around me
like a lie, had vanished
one day as I woke up
I felt like I had been wrapped up
with love
I can finally say today
humbly
thank you very much
to all the people in the world
one day as I woke up
a wonderful morning was waiting for me
I cannot express it properly
it felt like I was a kid again
and then it came to me that
I have
a dad and a mom
a brother and a sister
a grandpa a grandma
friends I love
a cute child
and on top of that
I have you
one day as I woke up
a wonderful morning was there waiting
the world begins today
to spin gently
and I have
no sorrow
left
I have people to whom I owe much
around me
my father my mother
my brother and my sister
my grandfather and my grandmother
my friends I love
a cute child
and most of all
I have you
one day as I woke up
a lovely morning was there for me
the world today
smiles gently
to me
and I have
no fear
left
now inside
my head
the music begins
now inside
my head
the world
starts to spin
at
45
rpm
The song "The World Is Spinning At 45 RPM" by Pizzicato Five is a cheerful and upbeat track about finding happiness and love in life. The lyrics describe the feeling of waking up to a bright and wonderful morning, free from any sadness or worry. The singer expresses gratitude for the people in their life, including their family, friends, and the person they love. The world around them is depicted as gentle and smiling, and the final lines of the song suggest that this feeling is so powerful that it causes the world to start spinning at 45 RPM, creating a sense of excitement and joy in the listener.
The lyrics of this song are highly emotional, yet they also convey a sense of youthful energy and optimism. The use of the phrase "45 RPM" is an interesting choice, given that it refers to a specific speed of vinyl records. This creates a sense of nostalgia and retro cool, as well as evoking the idea of something moving at a fast pace. The song has a bright and catchy melody, with upbeat electronic instrumentation and a bouncy rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
one day as I woke up
The singer is describing a wonderful morning that they experienced.
a wonderful morning was waiting for me
The singer is describing the happiness they felt upon waking up.
very bright
The singer is describing the morning as being full of light.
and I felt happy
The singer is expressing their feelings of joy during this moment.
my sadness that I felt
The singer is acknowledging that they had been feeling sad.
like a thick cloud
The singer is using the metaphor of a cloud to describe their sadness as pervasive and hard to shake.
around me
The singer is indicating that their sadness felt like it was surrounding them.
like a lie, had vanished
The singer is expressing relief that their sadness has disappeared.
I felt like I had been wrapped up with love
The singer is describing a feeling of deep affection and support.
I can finally say today
The singer is indicating that they feel ready to express gratitude.
humbly
The singer is expressing their gratitude with humility.
thank you very much
The singer is expressing gratitude to everyone in the world.
to all the people in the world
The singer is thanking everyone for their kindness and support.
it felt like I was a kid again
The singer is expressing a sense of childlike wonder and delight.
I have a dad and a mom, a brother and a sister, a grandpa a grandma, friends I love, a cute child, and on top of that I have you
The singer is expressing gratitude for the important people in their life.
the world begins today to spin gently
The singer is expressing a sense of renewal and positive change in the world.
no sorrow left
The singer is expressing that they feel free of sadness and pain.
I have people to whom I owe much around me- my father my mother my brother and my sister my grandfather and my grandmother my friends I love a cute child and most of all I have you
The singer is expressing gratitude for the important people in their life.
no fear left
The singer is expressing that they feel free of fear and anxiety.
now inside my head the music begins now inside my head the world starts to spin at 45 rpm
The singer is using music as a metaphor to express their excitement and joy - like the world is spinning rapidly with excitement.
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Written by: YASUHARU KONISHI
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Conan Nanoc
Wonder what happened to P5. Not available on Amazon music, spotify...
Creativo Erratico
there are some compilation albums on spotify, but it's mostly due to the song catalog being in limbo.
nippon columbia is not a big fan of spending 6 dollars to upload the catalog internationally or reissue albums...