@@ianclaudemondejar2170 My little brain is working overtime. I'm thinking of a BAND-MAID reactors all star jam. SYGNEH on bass, GuitarGent, Temporal72, The Champ of Medium and Dunsy on guitars with BryanForce and/ or Mike Levitsky on drums. We can get Gary to sing. Not even he could mess that talented group up. I know I'm forgetting many other wonderful and talented reactors and I'm sorry.
So incredibly beautiful, what a masterpiece, as a 60 yr old man whose rocked since the late 60s, I've never been moved emotionally like Band Maid moves me, my favorite band now.
It must be something about turning 60 where things get to you like never before.....or one just doesn't give a crap anymore and one lets their heart run wild, lol
I'll be 70 this year. I remember when Elvis was becoming famous the first time. And the Beatles, and the Stones, and Led Zep... all that. And this is an incredibly special band, my #1 since finding them five years ago. The best.
That's it! They are THAT special... I used to be "afraid" of making such "over the top" remarks, but knowing all of what was released from them and the new album and the new songs and THIS song and add that to everything that they done already... I can't place this band anywhere but beside the REALLY big names... Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Beatles, whatever suits better... they are on that level of special.
@@mickyart I am 69, I grew up with Beatles in the 60's and like Band Maid , every song was amazing (except the Ringo songs which I equate with the Miku songs which I don't really care for) When I discovered these girls three years ago I was head over heels
@@tommcfall1274 ...and the beauty of it all is that it really doesn't matter the language. It all comes down to how good the music feels - and like you say, it's every song (and I do understand the exceptions you mention). I'm a little younger, my teenage years discovering music was during the 80's... and I was all into Hendrix, Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Deep Purple, etc, and they were all gone (new DP didn't make it for me, and Queen let me down in 82 with "Hot Space") so it's wonderful to had stumbled on these ladies a couple of years ago and be stunned by each new release... AND be waiting for more.
I'm Japanese so I understand the meaning of the lyrics of this song. It is a content for the world exhausted by covid-19. The lyrics include "changing world," "not alone," and "living forward." I think BAND-MAID is releasing this song with the intention of sending it to the world and encouraging it as much as possible.
if you have time can you read the lyrics I wrote in response to this song? ( they are in the comments here)I want to make sure I'm not using the Japanese incorrectly. Thank you.
This song has great lyrics by Miku Kobato. Their message to fans who can't meet because of COVIT-19. Let's build a future In this emerald world. It’s alright! See, we are all here. No one is alone. Fly more... I did. Good old days, Ooh... ‘Thank you’ forever ★ This song is a remixed version of the net live on February 11th. Since English lyrics can be displayed, it can be converted into various languages. and There are English and Japanese lyrics in the explanation of the recent official video. Many Japanese fans shed tears when they heard this song and thank them. ★ On May 26th, they will release a remastered DVD / Blu-ray of online live 28 songs on February 11th. There are live performances of the latest 10 songs. "About Us" is a pre-delivery.
Lovely and informative as usual. By all means take some time watch again with the captions on for lyrics (seem to be available for all their recent videos). Time difference permitting, I hope to meet up for the live-stream. In the meantime, Stay groovy!
I've missed these reactions/breakdowns. They're very "emotional", for lack of a better word. You really feel the music. Excellent, professional insight. Cheers! Also, I feel like I have to go check my eyebrows now. . .
Their ability to move one emotionally time after time is matched only by grand opera at its finest. I can give no greater compliment than that. Kanami's composing ability and the band's ability to convert it into magical performance is nothing short of wonderous.
Nice reaction. Saiki talked before they sang this song and was very emotional about the past year and what this song meant to the band. Here is the English translation of what she said. Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.
You can turn on the CC for the subtitles in english, it´s worth a listen/look, because our little pigeon MIKU is an poet... I can assure you that! Also SAIKI held an really emotional speak right before this song alone without the other maids on the stage. That´s not how she acts normally, she is distant and a little bit cold (just at the first look) so it was a special moment. Really liked your reaction and leaved an like + subscribe. Looking forward for the other reactions from you... Greetings from Germany!
Loved the reaction ! You should listen to Daydreaming which is also a more balady song. You will love it.(as propably all the other Band-Maid Songs ;-) ) Looking forward to your After Life reaction.
'Puzzle' live / acoustic with just Saiki and Kanami together..... Almost gauaranteed to make you cry. The two of them are in a quiet moment, the acres of space in the guitar playing and Siaki's vocal is about as heart-wrenching as you can get. I swear she almost cracks herself near the end. Viscerally, quietly, beautiful.
A person who knows what's going on with this song, this band and how it's done. You are one of the only few reactors who knows what they are talking about. Thank you.
@@SigneKruzmane I’ve even heard veteran musician call the piano a percussion instrument, which in regular small high school bands it falls under that sometimes... but it’s a strong instrument! :-D
Every one of them is fantastic. Kanami is an evil genius of a writer. Saiki is haunting. Miku is the hardest working pigeon ever. MISA and Akane are solid and supremely talented. Best rhythm section of their generation.
Thank you so much for your honest reactions that come from a place of knowledge, talent, and your heart. it makes your reactions so enjoyable to watch.
You're not a newbie, you're a MAIDIAC! For more songs like this one try Daydreaming and Drop of A Hat. Misa has stated that she uses a 5 string bass in order to keep up with Kanami and Akane. You might be interested in this - From a radio interview - - (Chris): What amazed me most about your play style is the changing of picking to slapping, and then picking again so smoothly. Some bassists may throw their picks away to slap, but you use the same pick when you change from slapping to picking again, right? (Misa): No, I don't throw my pick away. I have become better as I practiced. For the recent 2-3 years, I haven't lost any pick. (Chris): Show me how. (Misa): I keep the pick with my index finger and palm. (Chris): Then you slap the bass with your thumb and middle finger? Can you show me how you play? (then Misa shows how) (Misa): Because I've been practicing these days, I can change faster than ever. (Chris): You are mixing them up! That's awesome! (Misa): I think anybody can do it if you practice.
Practicing bass and Misa's precision: Yes. It is the product of a massive amount of ferocious practice and experimentation. When early on, she was practicing slap bass, she went so hard so long she developed bleeding blisters. THEN she got the call they had studio time. She went. And played it perfectly of course. Because... Misa really is that badass.
With this new album they are at the top of their game. Really, Really love this one. Miku and Saiki are in sync, MISA is right there with her lead bass. Akane is subtle as is Kanami letting Miku and Saiki's singing be the focus. MISA said in an interview that her bass lines are incorporated pretty much as is, this is her best work to date. Miku (?) said that one of the things they got from Tony Visconti was sometimes simpler was best. This song sounds like they took it to heart. Miku Kobato is highly respected in Japan for her lyrics, she is a highly talented and very smart too.
"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Start Over, Mirage and Smile, is an amazing song and personal message to their fans - a direction I'm glad to see them add to their journey toward world domination. And we get to hear MISA unleash grace, power and drive that fits squarely within her favorite style of music she so enjoys playing. Stretch Band-Maid... Stretch with all your might. We're behind you 100! Their new DVD/BD/CD of this incredible concert has been ordered! Thanks, SYGNEH, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!
MISA like a lot of Bass players tends to get lost in the reactions. MISA is wonderfully talented and I love it. I am not a bass player but I know a good one when I hear her!
@@joeking6763 You gotta be kidding! Misa is the one who gets the most praise from both fans and reactors, Akane comes the next. Almost everyone seems to go for Misa Misa Misa! Then they add some words like "they all are great musicians"... Yes. Don't forget all of them are great. 😁
@@lurkmerchant I totally agree that they are ALL great musicians! I am the first one to call out MISA MISA MISA! That said - when I watch reactions many are not reacting to MISA. They mention AKANE and SAIKI - with a side note to the others. I do wish they would mention MISA more often.
They are all such special and talented ladies. Especially MISA (my favorite) and her magic fingers. Everything she plays is so beautiful and seemingly effortless.
"Misa loves a lot of octaves" And I love that she does. BTW, prerecorded keyboard work is probably Kanami. She composes partly on keyboard and partly on guitar depending on what works at the time. They all have musical skills beyond what we see in Band-Maid onstage... which boggles the mind to think about.
GREAT to see you back! Looking forward to tomorrows video. TY for actually doing some research on the band and your great insights! Show us that 5 string I know you have on the wall sometime! haha How are the samples triggered do you think? Are they on a click track? OR, is Akane firing them off the pad next to her kit? I really don't know how they synch things like that.
Hehe! 👋🏻👋🏻☺️ As it was a concert recording with post production i think the most efficient way would be having it within the click track - easier to master and edit after!
I think what this shows about Band-Maid is just how much they write with playing live in mind. The studio version is fine, if a little unexpected after the tone of the songs on "Unseen World", but it comes alive on stage.
You can see the passion in this song and even better than the studio version. This is a beautiful song and the lyrics just perfect, hear the word "Okaeri" brings tears in my eyes for the meaning in Band Maid world.
I remember back in the late 70’s when KISS ruled the world, I was such a fanatic at that time, I couldn’t get enough! Throughout my years my music catalog has grown immensely!! but within those years no band has given me that awe feeling, except for Randy Rhoads, Band-Maid has rejuvenated that feeling again! I feel like that teenager from years ago! When I saw them live I was blown away! These ladies played a 20 song set and rocked the house! Band-Maid gives us a variety of rock music and every song is awesome! So far the door has been opened for you and when you continue to climb down the pigeon hole, you to will agree that these ladies are in a category of their own!! Best rock group on the planet!
Detroit Rock City. I can remember listening to KISS with one of my best friends and we'd turn the lights off and turn a strobe light on. It added to the effect of the songs so well. KISS ARMY!
KISS was my first concert in '78. BAND-MAID was my most recent concert in '21. Both are the only bands where I know all their first names and nick-names..
I'm almost disappointed that you haven't done a third round 😁 Can you show us some octave bass lines (and slides too) à la MISA? Even if it's on your other channel 🙏🏻
This song is on the same plane of excellence as John Lennon's, "In My Life." There is no higher compliment than that in my book. I have listened to this song 50 times; I have cried 50 times.
Misa's bass is new and so Is Miku's guitar. Misa commissioned her bass to have the "colour of cigarette smoke on wallpaper" (her words) and a distressed look, so the bass looks like it's been around the block, when in reality it's brand new.
@@armynurseboy was kanami sporting a new PRS? that must be why she had Saiki pose with it, lol. thanks for pointing that out. The ladies had a funny reaction when Misa was describing the colour of her bass
This song was written for fans who could have enjoyed together at the Nippon Budokan on 2021.2.11... I did have the ticket but it didn’t happen. On this live Saiki expressed their true heart message on her MC just before this song. Meanwhile this live performance BD/DVD will be released on 2021.5.26.
Well I have come to the realization that listening to Band Maid I can only listen to musicians react to it. Otherwise it drives me crazy when they miss all the subtle nuisances going on. So with that being said.....I really enjoyed your reaction to this song !!!!!! Misa's bass was absolutely insane and Akini's light touch on the drums made the rhythm section really stand out. But then Kanami's guitar was so tastefully played.....then there's the vocals were off the chart on this !!!!! Another fabulous song by the best band on the planet !!!!
This just shows you that bandmaid can do just about any type of song. From power Ballards to a fire breathing dragon!! BandMaid is really on a different level altogether. :)
That equalizing of the sound of the different sounds and everything with these live vids is always excellent if it's not like fan cam I think lol! But I just reacted to this for my first time and heard it for the first time so I'm really enjoying your reaction, I'm learning from your music vocab if you don't mind. Keep on rocking with the Maids, subbed!
It's hard not to crush on Misa on this song. This is by far her best line, and really holds everything together. There's always room for cello!!😉😂🤣 This song is proof positive that this band is no one-trick pony! There is no genre that they simply cannot slay.
I think this is in Misa's "natural" wheelhouse, even though she says that "pop punk" is her influences. As a bass player myself, Misa makes me want to either practice more, or just hang it up and enjoy their ascension. It's like watching your kids grow up. I'm good with that. They are definitely technical and are getting comfortable in their "skin," if I may say so, Po! To me, they are showing some signs of a "guttural soulfulness." You can see it Miku's face during the outro, Po! I hope I have enough digits in my life to see them reach that actuality, Po! Wonderful reaction, Po!
She grew up with her mom playing Hendrix and other old classic rock, so even through she loves Smashing Pumpkins 🎃 and similar, I think these older rock influences are there, too.
Miku's lyrics explain all that needs explained; her high harmonies are also excellent. Plus, you get Kanami on TWO guitars and perhaps MISA's best bass line ever. A-chan steady as ever...and Saiki really using her upper range.
Appreciate this review. The BAND-MAID community is great... but... there are people who act like the sky is falling if their sound is too heavy or too pop. They'll say this song is simplistic but you did a good job pointing out how technical it actually is. For me, the BAND-MAID "sound" is all about complexity. They will never "sell out" because every member is involved in the creative process, and all push each other to go hard mode all the time.
Suggestion: if plan to play each video twice hold the comments for the second time. We can’t hear the music to understand your breakdown. It’s annoying.
Here’s a super fan (t-shinji) translation of Saiki’s heartfelt monologue / speech before this song was performed that day: Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.
Love Band-Maid, just true talnet and one of the best bands out there today. You mentioned wanting other Japanese bands to check out so... Lovebites is metal and reminds me of Iron Maiden. Try my favorite Raise some Hell live! Then there is Nemophila, their originals are metal but covers are from pop to rock to metal and they are awesome. Try Raitei or Oiran. Thanks for reacting to this video!
So, I'd say it's time to check out some of Band Maid's other live videos. I'd especially recommend Play, Don't You Tell ME, and Domination. I think you'll really enjoy MiSA's bass work in those videos.
"Real bassists don't use a pick!" - Misa: "Hold my Jim Beam" . Just kidding, I know you're definitly not one of those closed-minded ones, but that's something you read every now and then in the comments section "sadly she use a pick" or "too bad she don't play fingerstyle". Best answer here.
You're absolutely right in that it makes me want to practice and improve myself (which I will do just as soon as I change my strings, I swear). I think the main thing I've learned from these types of videos is about overall song structure and arrangement. Pretty sure I got this from Chase Carneson's channel but it's probably pieced together from all sorts of videos. Your videos have taught me about production techniques and how to better recognize time signatures and changes, something I haven't seen anywhere else. Anyway, I think about how they care about the listener and strive to make the song interesting. Changing things up between the first and second verses so that it's not just a copy/paste of the same music, that sort of thing. This was an idea that was kind of half-forming in my head before I saw all this stuff, that I didn't want to just stand up there and strum the same progression over and over, I wanted to make it interesting for the listener. So, beyond all the technical stuff about scales and time changes, I feel like that I can apply what I've learned about song structure to my own music. Just as soon as I change my strings...
You are absolutely right about MISA and what she makes you feel, wanting to go practice... I have exactly the same urge when I come across some awesome artist, I just wanna stop everything and go back to my pens and pencils and draw more and more... some people are just so inspiring. This song... you know, when I listen to it the first time I thought "I don't like those samples at the beginning and ending...other than that, it's a cool song... does it's "job"... it's not "Daydreaming" but thats ok" ... that was my first reaction - and this is why I can't do these videos like you. Some things need time to grow... not much, but I need time to take it all in... but I do, eventually. This song is amazing and I can't help to choke a bit every time I listen to it. The lyrics are awesome, the song is beautiful. I love how the words and sung, how some little things change and mix between the Japanese and the English, they do that so well. I love it, this is my fav band, I'm currently obsessed with this new album and I can't wait for the next one... 100 songs (give or take) and I just can't get enough of them. Really special band, the best.
I realize that most reviews/reactions are on the instruments but how about commenting on the lyrics and how well they conveyed the message. Or not. Just a future suggestion.
I can tell that you are a real musician who can appreciate good music in a professional way. There are many youtube reactors who just listen to music and say "This is cool. I love it! Give me more suggestions and I will react to it." I can learn from you why I love their music, and what make us addicted to their music. I will follow you and thank you very much, from Tokyo Japan.
As I think you know, SYGNEH, (but maybe not some of your viewers) there's a difference between a "Sample" track and a "Backing" track.The definition of sampling involves taking a portion, or “sample” of a song or recording, usually from someone else's work, and reusing it as an element of a new recording - like the little gremlin effects you hear. A Backing track is one or more of the band's musicians (usually) recording additional instruments and/or vocals to play along with the live to enhance it or make it sound more like the studio recording.
@Charles T. Velten If you're talking about the gremlin farts, etc., those are, I believe, available sampled sounds that load up on a composing keyboard. I've heard them before. And she undoubtedly played the other sounds and strings, too - plus all the guitar parts on the original recording. Kanami is unbelievable! And so was MISA on this cut... and Saiki... and Miku... and Akane... geez...
Another great reaction Sygneh, that rhythm section of Misa & Akane are world class and I believe college friends........looking forward to your next video.
Sorry if you've already seen it, but have you watched 'Band-Maiko', 'Secret Maiko Lips', the Band-Maid April Fool's Day alter-ego joke that was so popular, they've actually put out their own mini-album as their other-selves. I read somewhere that Wagakki Band helped them in the production, and whether it was true or not, I now have a fantasy of Band-Maid/Maiko and Wagakki Band doing a collab and I need to go and lie down. That would be like assembling the Japanese Avengers. They could save the world from auto-tuned mumble rap.
She is a session musician. (it's in the title of this video). If you want to get hired as a session musician, they are independent contractors, so you kind of have to know what's going on in session settings and what each instruments are doing: they don't have time to explain all the details of the session set and what to do - unless you are just playing your part in a recording booth - then read the following. (by the way, you also gain tremendous knowledge through being around other musicians in session settings) And also, she is probably a graduate of a music school - kind of a minimal requirement to be hired as a session musician; if that's the case she knows a lot about music in general - unless you have years of industry experience or know someone who can vouch for your skills level. You don't just walk in as a session musician.
Yep, she is writing most of the bass lines herself as Kanami let's her do anything she wants but several years back - she did the "Awkward" bass lines herself and just go watch that video from 2018 Shinkiba concert. She is a romantic, I tell ya. Only one of the few songs with finger playing during the whole song from her. One of my top 10 songs from them.
@SYGNEH: I'm sorry for using your channel as a message board for all of this. I now have a place to discuss all the planning on my channel under the DISCUSSION tab. It'll keep everything organized and it won't use other people's channels. If you have anything to discuss/ ideas or are looking for updates, please look there. Thanks again for all you've already done and everything else in the future. You ROCK!
Check out The Warning. There a three young sister rock band from Mexico. They have released two albums of original music. Maybe start with Their cover of the Pretender by the Foo Fighters. It's from 2016. They were very young 16,14& 11. Many new subscribers if you react. BTW the bassist is 11. Enjoy 😊
Since you're newly invested in Japanese Rock and you're all about that Bass, You should look up another all girl band from the land of the rising Sun called Trident and their new live song Ambivalent, which has the most awesome Slap bass opening.
