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Japan (1984 – 2001)

Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed “P5”) is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with what some called an innovative genre all their own, blending traditional Japanese pop, alternative, soul, funk, jazz, ye-ye, acoustic folk, and early electronic music, among others. They are also perhaps best known to audiences in the west in their later incarnation as a duo of Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu (小西康陽). 

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.

Pizzicato Five - Baby Portable Rock

ピチカート・ファイヴ 悲しい歌 2011 Remix .... remixed by YKO .... pizzicato five triste yko remix

Pizzicato Five "悲しい歌 (YKO Early Summer Mix)" [Remix]

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Pizzicato Five - Sweet Soul Revue

New single Download it here (Free DL!)
https://thesondermusic.bandcamp.com/track/departure

Released on Rora Collective:
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*Sonder* - Departure

From the upcoming album Papa´s Ear on Häpna (release 25 Jan 2012)

TENNISCOATS / PAPAYA

out december 25th on streaming platforms!: https://ffm.to/bikeride

i stare out my window and all i see is rain...

i luv it tho...

sample: chance thrash - chamomile tea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjUkrX5xLk

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Yoshiking Terashima