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Pizzicato Five is tagged as: japanese, shibuya-kei, j-pop, pop, electronic

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 caree...
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Top 10 Pizzicato Five Songs
Baby Love Child
Sweet Soul Revue
Twiggy Twiggy/Twiggy vs. James Bond
Twiggy Twiggy
Magic Carpet Ride
Mon Amour Tokyo
Porno 3003
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It's a Beautiful Day
Happy Sad
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Top 10 Pizzicato Five Albums
Made in USA
Happy End of the World
Playboy & Playgirl
The Fifth Release From Matador
The Sound of Music By Pizzicato Five
This Year's Girl
Bossa Nova 2001
The Sound of Music
Overdose
Remix Album: Happy End of You
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