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Pizzicato Five

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Aliases
Pizzicato 5
Pizzicato V
Years active
1979 - 2001
Country
Japan
Comments
Originally a five-piece unit, they debuted commercially in 1985 under the aegis of Haruomi Hosono.
In the early years of their career, Pizzicato Five went through diverse line-up changes, only to find temporary stability (and commercial success) in the early 1990's, when singer/model Maki Nomiya joined Konishi and Takanami.
In the mid-1990's, when Pizzicato Five started to gain international recognition, Takanami quit the band, thus leaving Konishi and Nomiya as the only remaining members.
The duo officially broke up on March 1, 2001.
Known for their prolificacy and eclecticism, their unique retro-futuristic sound and fashion sense made them (at least for Western audiences) the epitome of the so-called Shibuya-kei (Shibuya Style).
Members
Yasuharu Konishi Founder and only constant member
Maki Nomiya Lead singer (1990-2001)
Keitaro Takanami (1984-1994)
Takao Tajima Lead singer (1988-1990)
Mamiko Sasaki Lead singer (1984-1987)
Ryo Kamomiya (1984-1987)
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Originals

Title Performer Release date Covered by
November 20, 1999 Karia Nomoto
October 1, 1998 (2 artists)
October 1, 1998 (2 artists)
September 1, 1991 (3 artists)
September 21, 1988 Tokyo's Coolest Combo
April 1, 1987 Avec Meets Haruko Asaka
April 1, 1987 (3 artists)
{Moderns} January 1, 2001 One Little Kiss
December 1, 1993 (8 artists)
September 21, 1988 Pizzicato One feat. 西寺郷太 (Yasuharu Konishi, Gota Nishidera)
January 21, 1998 (2 artists)
October 21, 1999 (3 artists)
September 30, 1995 (3 artists)
January 21, 1998 Maki Nomiya
July 21, 1989 Pizzicato One feat. 西寺郷太 & enaha (Yasuharu Konishi, Gota Nishidera, enaha)
July 21, 1989 (3 artists)
 BRD Pizzicato V
Originally by 戸川京子 (Kyoko Togawa) REL
June 21, 1997 Yuichi Kishino
September 19, 1998 Idol Renaissance
April 1, 1987 Avec Meets Haruko Asaka
June 21, 1997 (2 artists)
December 21, 1996 (4 artists)
i April 1, 1987 Avec Meets Haruko Asaka
October 1, 1998 Yoshitaka Minami
April 1, 1987 Avec Meets Haruko Asaka
June 1, 1993 (4 artists)
April 1, 1987 Avec Meets Haruko Asaka
September 21, 1988 Mihiro
July 18, 1998 Reggae Disco Rockers
September 1, 1991 Pizzicato One feat. 吉川智子 (Yasuharu Konishi, Tomoko Yoshikawa)
April 1, 1987 Pizzicato One feat. 西寺郷太 (Yasuharu Konishi, Gota Nishidera)
September 19, 1998 (2 artists)
March 1, 1997 (2 artists)
April 1, 1987 (2 artists)
September 21, 1992 (4 artists)
July 21, 1994 (2 artists)
June 1, 1993 Maki Nomiya
October 1, 1998 Maki Nomiya
October 1, 1994 (2 artists)
April 21, 1999 Hair [JP]
July 17, 1999 Rip Slyme
June 1, 1993 (4 artists)
July 1, 1991 Maki Nomiya
Uses samples from The Beat [GB2]
April 21, 1999 Negicco
Uses samples from Ann-Margret - Conducted by Marty Paich
October 1, 1994 Lyrical school
April 21, 1994 (2 artists)
September 21, 1992 Pizzicato One feat. 甲田益也子 (Yasuharu Konishi, Miyako Koda)
September 21, 1992 K-Taro Takanami
March 20, 1996 (6 artists)
October 1, 1994 Idol Renaissance
November 22, 2000 (2 artists)

Originals using parts of other songs

Covers by Pizzicato Five

Title Performer Release date Originally by
June 21, 1997 Kahimi Karie
{Yubikiri} May 21, 1990 大滝 詠一 (Eiichi Ohtaki)
{Dōbutsuen no wani}  March 27, 2019 Pizzicato V BRD, 戸川京子 (Kyoko Togawa) REL
February 10, 1994 Bobby Goldsboro
April 1, 1987 John Sebastian
Covered by Avec Meets Haruko Asaka
October 1, 1996 Arisa Mizuki
{Hibari no hanauri musume} July 20, 2000 美空ひばり (Hibari Misora)
September 1, 1991 細野 晴臣 (Haruomi Hosono)
Uses samples from The Beatles
February 10, 1994 Bobby Troup
Uses samples from Lalo Schifrin
i September 1, 1991 Yasuharu Konishi & Go Go Attacks
May 21, 1990 Bazaar [JP]
September 30, 1995 Brigitte Bardot
Covered by Maki Nomiya
きよしこの夜 (a cappella) Pizzicato 5 November 17, 2021 Unverified
{Kimono} January 1, 2001 TV Jesus
November 20, 1999 TV Jesus
i {Aquamarine no mama de ite - Drama yō} September 27, 2013 Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe
September 1, 1991 Maki Nomiya
Uses samples from (4 artists)
April 21, 1999 Michel Polnareff
1997 Os Cariocas REL, João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes PRF, Stan Getz & João Gilberto featuring Antônio Carlos Jobim
August 21, 1985 Simon and Garfunkel
Porno 3003: I. Music For Sofa; II. Galaxy One; III. It's All Too Beautiful Pizzicato Five June 21, 1997 Unverified
i June 20, 1996 The Beach Boys
August 1, 1991 Shinobu Nakayama
October 1, 1996 John Simon [US1], Moonriders
October 1, 1996 Franco Faccio, Nancy Sinatra, ザ・ピーナッツ (The Peanuts)
October 27, 2004 The Rolling Stones
September 30, 1995 Plastics
September 21, 1992 Kyoko Koizumi

Songs with samples

Releases

Albums

Title Performer Release date Label
Bellissima! - New and Bold Conceptions of Pizzicato Five Pizzicato Five September 21, 1988 CBS Sony
Bossa Nova 2001 - Music for the Age of Aquarius Pizzicato Five June 1, 1993 Triad [JP]
Couples; Pizzicato Five Takes Twelve New Directions Pizzicato Five April 1, 1987 CBS Sony
Great White Wonder - Rare Masters 1990-1996 Pizzicato Five October 1, 1996 Triad [JP]
Happy End of the World Pizzicato Five June 21, 1997 Readymade Records [JP]
On Her Majesty's Request - A Musical Extravaganza Performed by Tokyo's Coolest Combo & Orchestra Pizzicato Five July 21, 1989 CBS Sony
Overdose Pizzicato Five October 1, 1994 Triad [JP]
Pizzicato Five™ Pizzicato Five November 20, 1999 Readymade Records [JP]
Romantique 96 Pizzicato Five September 30, 1995 Triad [JP]
Sister Freedom Tapes Pizzicato Five June 20, 1996 Triad [JP]
Soft Landing on the Moon - The Music of Pizzicato Five Pizzicato Five May 21, 1990 CBS Sony
Sweet Pizzicato Five - Sweet Melodies and Catchy Ideas Pizzicato Five September 21, 1992 Triad [JP]
The Band of 20th Century - Sony Music Years 1986-1990 Pizzicato Five October 27, 2004 GT Music
The International Playboy & Playgirl Record Pizzicato Five October 1, 1998 Readymade Records [JP]
This Year's Girl Pizzicato Five September 1, 1991 Seven Gods
さ・え・ら ジャポン {sa e ra Japon} Pizzicato Five January 1, 2001 Readymade Records [JP]
抱きしめたい! {Dakishimetai!} - Music Collection Yasuharu Konishi / Pizzicato Five September 27, 2013 avex trax

Performances also appear on

Title Performer Release date Label
A Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim various artists 1997 XIII Bis Records
Lounge-A-Palooza various artists October 7, 1997 Hollywood Records [US1]
Misora Hibari Tribute various artists July 20, 2000 Nippon Columbia
Non-Standard Collection - ノンスタンダードの響き {Non-Standard no hibiki} various artists March 27, 2019 Teichiku Records
Tribute to Burt Bacharach various artists November 21, 1994 Triad [JP]

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