Great reaction. This is definitely a song that leans a long way towards the pop end of the BABYMETAL sliding scale, further than most I'd say. However, this was the studio audio and I have read the live version is ... different. We can only wait for the DVD to hear the live audio and see how much it differs of course.
The most impactful of the so far released songs from the new album. My very first exposure to this song was at Makuhari Live on the last January 29th in the Super MOSH’SH PIT!! With Kami-Band's crazily spirited performanse, amazing choreo with some Japanese tastes/Butoh texture, and SU-METAL’ｓSirenic Voice matured to have redoubled lethality as well, the melancholy but intense beautiful melody line gave me goosebumps from the intro. Knockout at first sight/first listen, BABYMETAL’s killer masterpiece in ages for me. The official digital release was far less impactful than the live, but I was able to follow the lyrics carefully. My personal impression is that it is not just a simple love song. Rather, it sounds to me, in keeping with the concept of the new album, the song is a crying out of a sad but dearest, can’t-give up-on love in the center of this irredeemable one world heading for ruin. If the Monochrome is a general discussion in dealing with the impending Ragnarok or the ultimate destruction of our world, then the Light and Darkness can be a song depicting one of our particular ordinary but precious and dear everyday lives that may be lost in the imminent doom. I also feel "Something Uneasy" that Flugelhorn Old Man in Japan commented on Robk's reaction to this MV. If this song was intended to make people feel the frustration of losing love/loved ones, only hats off to them.
Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。As an eyewitness at the venue, I guarantee that the live audio of this song with Kami Band had more power and heaviness to stir your feelings. I assume Amuse is currently releasing MVs with live footage + studio sound, in other words "imperfect live video", on purpose, because they have to block their "real live videos" by copyright strike in order to sell them in a form of Blu-ray/DVD. After some two-year long hiatus, this is a good tool to remind people of the attractiveness of BABYMETAL and gain new fans, I believe. High and low undulation of Su's voice with maturity and sharp moves by Moa and Momoko disordered my emotions 😱. Although I was too mesmerized to digest everything at the live debut, I finally grasped its artistry as a whole by this MV. I am looking forward to seeing the live performance of this song again in two-day shows on April 1/2, yes I have the tickets ヽ(^o^)丿
Welcome back to BabyMetal's metalverse 🦊🤘🌐 Another great pop rock ballad with beautiful SuMetal vocals piercing into our hearts. Love the J-pop sound and the nostalgic vibes mixed with the edm sound. Here's some info about this song: "One of the discovered 10 parallel worlds is "LIGHT AND DARKNESS" and this 4th pre-release digital single “Light and Darkness” centers around this theme. Because light exists, darkness also exists. And because darkness is present, there is also a world that shines. During the night when light and darkness intersect, what we seek after poisoned with darkness awaits a world filled with strong love. As the door opens, is it hope or despair that awaits us? The song expresses the duality in everything and the way things are perceived and interpreted differ depending on each person’s point of view." This was a world premiere at Makuhari Messe 2023 setlist, along with "THE LEGEND" (maybe the next single), Momoko Okazaki is the third backup dancer performing here and possibly the new official member. MoaMetal once again adding the backing vocals and all of them dancing with the full trio formation. Here's the lyrics translated with some help. Thanks for sharing this. See you next time 🦊🤘🔥 Lyrics : MK-METAL / TAKEMETAL Music : TAKEMETAL Arrangement : tatsuoMETAL [Lyrics] Even the reality buried in the snow of sadness Even these hands that have been dyed red by mistakes Take me to oblivion To an ideal world filled with love Open that door Come on Ah, Ah Being poisoned, falling into a dream A night where light and darkness seek and play together Drowning in a sea of rhythm Even my memories are being destroyed This love is strong and strong I'm sure it won't stop This love is strong and strong Never let go Let me out. Let me out. let's jump out hit by the rain of joy Let me go. Let me go. Right now Let's dance the night away Take me to oblivion Take off the mask filled with lies Right now Being poisoned, falling into a dream A night where light and darkness seek and play together Drowning in a sea of rhythm Even my memories are being destroyed This love is strong and strong I'm sure it won't stop This love is strong and strong Never let go In the night when sorrow overflows Keep this love warm Open the door now Come on Ah, Ah Even my dreams are poisoned A night where hope and despair seek and play together Ring out forever Even my heart is filled This love is strong and strong I'm sure it won't stop This love is strong and strong Never let go
Babymetal are always unpredictable with what they do musically, and this is true to form for them as a hybrid pop/metal act. Interestingly enough, the live version sounded heavier than the studio audio in this video; the guitars were more forward in the mix and the piano less pronounced, so it had a more metal vibe. I believe that the crowd for each night was about 15,000.
@@Grington300 I’ve not seen an official figure, but that’s the figure Kevin from the Babymetal Podcast said, and from what I saw when I was there, that sounds about right. My initial guess was around 10,000, but 15,000 could be right; it definitely wasn’t 25,000.
@@Icipher353 Fair enough, I've seen anything from 20k to 25k being mentioned (and 25k most frequently), but not less until now and (to be fair I don't know exactly how it works there but) they had Makuhari Messe configured with at least two of the areas being opened (it was 8-9k for Legend 1997 with just one area). But what am I saying and what do I know, you were there, I wasn't.
@@Grington300 I believe they can theoretically fit 12,000+ per hall. But with the stage setup and security areas it was almost certainly a lot less than the theoretical limit.
Some will disagree with me and that’s fine, but in my opinion there is no greater vocalist in the world today. Yes there are a handful that have spent decades singing one genre and respectfully might be better than Su-Metal. However, there is only one that can outperform in every genre. ❤️🦊
Idk about that but she is definitely one of the best forsure. But there is still Cristina from lacuna coil, Noah from bad omens, Tatiana from jinjer, vessel 1 from sleep token, Courtney from spiritbox, etc. and they have different styles. She is definitely one of the best forsure and there is so much vocal talent right now. I discovered also a vocalist name Kristen from daedric. And she is also phenomenal, there are some highly talented vocalist pouring their soul into the notes they or even screams for that matter. A great time to be a fan. 🤘.
On the Japanese front, these two masters are back together, just as a duo, sans Ladybeard. But thought you might enjoy, their voices have matured so much and they compliment each other perfectly. Have a great weekend! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WLhavIHHa_g.html
