This is really cool song for what it is, Band Maid featuring The Warning. It is clearly a Band Maid song and The Warning added their parts to a already written song as they have stated in interviews. But I think both bands did a great job considering all the factors they had to deal with, time, language ect . It sounds like there are some songs written by The Warning for this collaboration as well so that could also be interesting.
8 super talented individuals can not be truly showcased in 3 min! I do love the mutual respect for one another though. And im down for watching anything these musicians try. ❤
I was in Tokyo for the debut of this song. The love between them was palpable and brought tears to our eyes. I hope they release the live version soon. It was excellent.
Another RUclipsr was moved when he heard this song, saying that it reminded him of the excitement of seeing the movie "The Avengers" for the first time. The reason this song is so popular is probably because of the fact that they performed together, rather than the quality of the song. Joel didn't seem to be impressed by the fact that they performed together.
@@josephbel7532 Most of the reactors who are big fans of both BM and Waring were very impressed by the fact that the two bands were working together and were excited even before listening to this song. Joel was not impressed by the fact that they were working together and analyzed it as if it were a normal new song, so he left a cold impression.
Homework, Joel. The Billboard (Japan) interview of both bands on the making of the song is highly informative. There are 2 who are the keys, I let you guess who they are. Also The Warning wants Band Maid to come to Mexico to do another song in Spanish.
This song, this collaboration, this message from powerful young women is to me gloriously epic, onya B-M, onya The Warning you really struck a chord in this old Aussie drummers heart 👍🍻
I mostly agree with you, Joel. The idea of it is more exciting than the actual result, but when you take a moment to think about how hard this is to accomplish logistically, culturally, and musically it’s amazing that it happened at all.
To go with this I think the Electric Callboy collab had an easier task. I think this takes some digesting. It has a great lyrical message that speaks to both bands. This wasn’t a feat. collab but two bands becoming a single unit. It’s well balanced and cohesive and they managed to shine a light on all 8 musicians in a relatively short song. I think it’s quite accomplished.
We need to ask ourswelves: Who or what is really behind this bloody awful so-called collaboration. It certainly has nothing to do with music or art. Dirty money and stupid anti-Japanese prejudice seems to be suspect......
I don't know what ideas some people had. As a reminder, the song appears on the new Band Maid album and not on one of The Warning. What is expected from a song where all the musicians were together for 2 weeks to get to know each other and record a song and video together? Something epic that makes your brain burst and your heart boil over? And yes, the song is written in such a way that Band Maid could also perform it without Danny, Pau and Ale. Just like they can do ES without Alicia. All 8 are great musicians (ok, Miku is still learning, but she's getting better at the guitar) BM are, I think, technically more advanced, but are on average 10 years older. Nevertheless, nobody stands out and has played a partner against the wall. Just to remind you, this was recorded for a BM album. What both bands have in common is that neither of them has a female leader. What made me curious was how they handle the solos. Do they do it like Band Maid usually, everyone gets a turn, or like DPA solos only if they fit the song 100%. They have set docks to add solos live without having to rewrite the song.
Ну не знаю, мне очень понравилось звучание у песни. Словно пели не две разных группы, а одна большая. Словно они всю жизнь выступали вместе таким составом где-то ещё, и только сейчас засветились. Может я не прав, но я не припомню коллабов, порождающих подобные чувства.
The song is just OK for me, the logical direction would have been to do a big 14-20 second guitar solo split between Kanami and Danny, something in the Lovebites, Nemophila style... but to be honest, Danny can't keep up with Mincho, so the next best thing would have been a cool back and forth between Pau and Akane, which would have given a touch of greatness to a very flat song. 😉
Same old Joel .whaaa whaaaa whaaa.. always whinning on the reactions I have seen. I have seen about 15 reaction ot this vid and many who are in the music and production business said the producer of this vid got the best out of both groups. So Joel is in the minority view. For example :Audio Lunch reactors (We are sound engineers, sound designers, lifetime musicians and songwriters.) Said its one of the best collaboration they have heard.
It is a difficult project in itself for two bands to work together to create a song and play and sing it equally. People who like both Bandmaid and Warning are moved and excited by the fact that they performed together, but those who don't seem to be critical of the song's completion. Of course, this song is not the best song for either Bandmaid or Warning. It is the result of both parties coming to terms within a limited time. Considering the hard work and achievements, I have no desire to criticize this song. I am satisfied just to see the two bands playing and singing at the same time.
I find the chorus to be quite hooky, I have been singing it in my head ever since the song came out... now, admittingly I have also watched 20 to 30 reactions of the song as well. :). Thanks for the reaction.
With this much talent on one stage everyone had to step back a bit to do this song. The song would have to be 20 minutes long for these amazing ladies to be able to really stretch out.
@@charleswharmbyiii8401 Kanami did it on purpose, Saiki doesn't sing that high either (Miku usually sings high notes). Kanami likes to make people make more effort than they are used to.
I think it is a very catchy song with a nice message. What I don't agree with is pushing Saiki in a higher register where she sounds too pitchy. Plus whoever took Danys vocal recording, definitely played with her vocals, 'cause they made her voice at the same pitch as Saiki's, in which Day's voice is much richer even in her own high range. What I did love was the showcasing of each player, which was so cool, and even better when you watch the live performance. Also was fantastic was Kanami's leads, especially at the end of the song.
My friend: DarWin and The Warning... 2 of the Best Bands in the World!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Both bands had been exchanging their demos of the song back and forth for some time BEFORE they meet in Japan. They talk about it on a interview for Billboard Japan that was also posted on the regular Billboard site. Also The Warning is not new to short timelines, they wrote, recorded and created a video for Enter Sandman with Alessia Cara in 7 days.
Most of the reactors who are big fans of both BM and Waring were very impressed by the fact that the two bands were working together and were excited even before listening to this song. Joel was not impressed by the fact that they were working together and analyzed it as if it were a normal new song, so he left a cold impression.
Misa is intimidating? Yes, it is.(The Barefoot Assassin!:) And a beautiful girl. Last but not least, he is one of the best bass players in the world. :)
I love the song!!! Must be even better live. Funnily enough after reading comments from both fanbases, some band maid fans think the song sound too much like the warning and the warning fans vice versa 😂 I love Saiki singing in english. It's endearing to me and it takes a lot of courage to sing in a language you're not fluent in.
Sorry buddy going to have to disagree with you. This song is catchy as hell and definitely one of the best collabs I have seen in a long time. Kanami wrote the song with The Warning in mind and she pulled it off. This is a straight up, radio friendly rock song You seem to not like those types of songs and you lean into the more heavy and technical proggy side of Band Maid. There is nothing wrong with a good time rock song that gets you humming along! Seeing these bands oerform together is pure joy!
The blending of voices is spectacular. The entire collaboration seems so very natural. I believe they could have pushed much harder but maybe they wanted harmony to be the star? The friendship vibe is all over this song and mv. A jolt of adrenaline upon seeing them perform together was blocking me at 1rst from getting the vibe I think, then the voices got me as the camera showed Miku blending in and softening absolutely everything. Adrenalin suddenly gone, then the "lovely" feeling like when you eat chocolate. This song does "Gimme Chocolate", with sugar and cinnamon spice. 😋 ❤😊
This time Joel missed almost all points of this collaboration and is drifting dangerously close to shallow Rick Beato ignorance waters, IMHO. To bring two full bands of this caliber together with 8 people and create a song that works well and doesn't left a single person out or let egos over powering it is a gem already. And it's in the nature of a collaboration that you don't get the very best of the single bands involved, but I find it really impressive how the two bands manages it so well to create a cohesive, driving and fun song under this circumstances. There are not so many collabs of full bands that work so well. I enjoy this collab a lot, great job of the ladies. It's a bit sad to find here probably one of the biggest fanboy moaning parties in the comments section I saw so far. All these keyboard warriors with very limited understanding of music united in one reaction is kind of depressing and not really a pleasant sight. I feel sorry for all this poor souls who can just look on such an exceptional example of talent shown together in such a collaboration based on skills, joy, friendship and respect by dissing a band. Therefore I prefer to change to a more joyful (musician) party. Nevertheless, have fun folks.
Have to disagree with you on this one. It has a great hook with the chorus, it's been stuck in my head since I first heard it. It showcases each member of both bands. The song sounds like a true collaboration not a battle or competition to see which band is better (it's not too much Band-Maid, It's not too much The Warning). The lyrics are amazingly positive. To me, this song is what true girl power looks like (it's a shame their fan bases are mostly men). It's in English because they want to appeal to the most people possible (this is a great opportunity for both bands to reach new audiences). All in 3 minutes (short enough to get on the radio or social media). I think it checked every box they were going for. A great track, a cool video, an amazing accomplishment and a win for both bands and their fan bases.
Exactly. It is stuck in my head too. I am pretty sure this song would be a banger anthem in a huge festival with a crowd singing the chorus. Maybe the musical opinion of a guy whose job was logistics and basically moving boxes for bands is to be put in perspective...
With all do respect, I like you, I like your channel, but you over thought this and missed the point. This wasn’t meant to be a competition or an attempt to write the best song in the world. The two groups like and respect each other and wanted to do something for their mutual fan base. They only had a week, but they plan on doing more and have mentioned the next time will be in Mexico and possibly in Spanish. Dany said everyone had some input, but Kanami was the “Overseer”, she wrote the song and controlled the overall end result. No worries your entitled to your view of things, but so are thousands of others.
I understand what you mean: Yes, "The Warning" has songs that rock more! And Band Maid has more exciting compositions with technical finesse! And I'm not even a fan of singing in such high pitches as in the chorus. Of course it's a compromise, but a really great one! It's not the best song Band Maid has ever made (e.g. Corallium and Protect You are more exciting). And it's not the best song The Warning has in its repertoire either (Six Feet Deep or Qué Más Quieres rock the house). But it's fun and makes you want more! I get goosebumps every time I hear this and see both bands on stage together. I don't think any one band dominates here at all: The song contains elements from both! Currently this is the best song by "Band Maid and The Warning" (together) 😅 Lets hope for some more 🤘
Joel good call on the multiple listens, if i remember correctly you did not like the live version of Domination on first listen as well. i wish the drums were featured a bit more, but i enjoyed it. They certainly seemed to enjoy it, thats the main thing
It would be weird if Ale broke out a 'Flee' style solo out of the sudden. I think these mock face offs were better seen as hand offs. Not call/response or anything. Just friends hanging out and finishing each other's sentences as they respect and support each other.
I hear ya. Like someone else wrote “the concept outshines the result” At times, seems edited oddly. Pick drag down, while hands on the P.R.S. aren’t moving 🤷♂️ The Warning seems buried in the mix a few times. Both bands are awesome though. And, by God, Show Them All !! Great motto! Shine brighter!❤️ 🤘🕊🕊🤘⚡️⚡️⚡️
To me, they gave a sufficient place to Ale and Dany. They both had their moments. Pau is the one left in the dark as a drummer. Her acting part is not useful and / or convincing. It is a fun song, ear-worm type. They had fun, that is all I need to know. Will it be retained in the rock history as a classic? Not really.
My friend: DarWin and The Warning...2 de las mejores Bandas del mundo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think it could have been a bit longer. I think they could have featured more drums and bass. The angle they shot Ale could have been better. Dany didn't get any great lead guitar, but she put down the guitar and sang. Something for you. It was a Band Maid video, not a Warning video. I liked it. The best thing about this video --no big egos in the room.
With Respect Dany is only barely a lead guitarist, she's amazing an Rhythm Guitarist but her solo/lead work is very clunky and forced. If The warning was a four piece with a great guitarist she would stick to that. The Warning isn't about great lead guitar work. Band Maid is.
@@charleswharmbyiii8401 I watch them a lot. Both bands actually. Dany's solo's when she does them are short and awkward (See Narcisista Live in 2022). That's fine The Warning makes great music without complex guitar solo's, it's not a problem. Dany is a great singer and Rhythm guitarist. What she is not is a great Lead Guitarist, she might develop into one if she wants but I doubt it because it's not necessary for the band. Kanami's is a world class lead Guitarist and great composer, she does things with solo's that are genuinely breathtaking and leave experianced professional guitarist scrambling to work out how she did it. The skill gap in that particular area is enormous. Much Like Dany's singing is massively better than Kanami's.
I appreciate Band Maid’s talent, but all this does is make me realize how much I love The Warning’s lyrical prowess, their command of melody and timing, and nuanced vocals. This is clearly a Band Maid song “with” (and it clearly says that) The Warning participating
,,,,,,,in other words,, the worst of both worlds ! Leave our BandMaid alone. And take the Woke politics away. Music is art---and art has ZERO in common with bloody social engineering !
I love it! But you’re not the only one who found it lacking somewhat so hopefully you won’t get too much backlash. As great as the Warning is were our Maids holding back? As an Uber fan I want to say yes! But everyone is saying this is not the last collaboration for these two bands! What does The Warning Army think? Were your ladies holding back?
@user-ii1ke9ex4u they literally released vs. videos - Dany vs. Saiki and the same for the other members for the video, like a day or two before the release of the music video, lol.
Totally agree with you man, I've listened to a few times and still not love it either, hope the next colab shows the best of both bands. I love your reactions bro, see ya in the next!
Well, I overall enjoyed this collab and felt the excitement leading up to it. I didn't find it an ear worm or at all catchy for either Band-Maid's nor The Warning's styles. I know the back story that they truly collaborated back and forth from Kanami's initial song structure, but it isn't as strong as any song written by each band on their own. But I appreciate the collaboration and I know that this isn't a simple feat. This all takes extreme talent to pull off. This is indeed a rock history moment that will have people talking about for some time and hopefully in a positive manner. I still support each band and wish them all the success, especially The Warning, just for the fact that I have been following them for much longer and am a bigger fan of them.
I ❤ this collaboration better than the one with Mike einziger of INCUBUS ( i was desapointed with that's song) . Show Them is banger. Good job for Band Maid & the Warning. It was a collaboration decision by the ladies not a record compagny or a productor ego. They've make it with respect, love other band.
So how,exactly, do you know it was a decision by the members---and not by some sleazy corporation ?-----remember that the original Babymetal was destroyed when Yui was taken out !--- and NOT by the band !!!!!
As collabs go it's a very good one. Certainly the first B-M one I like. As songs of either band go, this isn't near the top. It's a catchy little showcase and I hope both bands enjoyed it. As for the back and forths in the song I've noticed some elbows out in the comments on other videos but in terms of style, it all fit to my ear. Misa slaps a lot, Ale doesn't, Kanami noodles all over the place, Dany does not etc and the drummers, well, neither really got to shine much but that's hard to do in this setting I guess. Ditto Miku. Not a huge fan of the mixing on the vocals tbh but done well enough, especially when mixing them in the chorus.
I really appreciate The Warnings talent, but all this does is make me realize how much I love Band Maid's musical prowess. The technical skill and amazing songwriting abilities have no peers. The Warning is still young. They are the same age pretty much as Band Maid was when they started. I know that for instance Akane had to dumb down the drum parts,etc. But this is a fantastic collaboration considering how hard it is to write for two full bands.
I think the exact opposite. I have seen the Babymetal with Electric Callboy as a horrible mixture. Already am I not found of Babymetal, expecially the voice aspect, but when they mingle with some October fest like music, it is unbearable. Our musical tastes are obviously radically different.
I think why we didn't get a real highlight of the strengths is simply because 8 people in a just over 3 minute song. And it feels like they wrote it so either band can play it on their own, both are live bands and don't get together often. It is about energy and radio play the hook will get stronger for you after a few listens. I also think it would've been much better if it was produced by TW team. I like it a lot but I prefer TW on there own. Maybe I'm just not a big BM fan idk.
Judging by the shorts being released there is footage we have yet to see. Maybe we'll get an extended version to showcase each artist a bit more. Probably not a song I will actively look for going forward but it's fun, I wouldn't skip it. 🤘
It's a good song, The thing is it's a Warning song. which makes sense. It's easier for BAND-MAID to do The Warning than the other way around. And you have to leave space for everyone, otherwise you get a train wreck. So kudos to Kanami, or whoever, arrange the piece. Mission accomplished.
Interesting reaction, and I guess at the end of the day taste is subjective. And I think you're right, people are going to disagree with you, I know I am. I liked the song a lot and the video really adds to it when you see the variious memebers playing off against each other. Frankly I am surprised that with so much awesomeness in one place an intra-dimensional portal didn't open . . . But at the end of the day the only opinion worth having is an honest one. Thank you for sharing yours, and I am glad you liked it even if you didn't love it. And FWIW the song has been performed live, so hopefully, sometime, there will be pro-shot live video of it.
I understand what you’re saying about needing to ‘digest this.’ I had to that, at times, with a new RUSH album, before I was “sold” on it. Personally, however I love this song and the arraignment. I realize the vocals are very prominent but considering the instruments I think that is understandable. Granted you have more experience. Thank you for your thoughts and reaction.
Thanks Joel for the honest opinion, personally like the song, don't love it, think it leans a lot more to a Band-Maid song than what the Warning does. Kanami in an interview on PRS guitars said they would like to come to Mexico and play with the Ladies in their country, think that would be great. Cheers.
I guess one can criticize "Show Them." I guess one could criticize a beautiful Kauai sunset for being too colorful, or not colorful enough. But when you have two bands the caliber of Band-Maid and The Warning who put out a fantastic collab like "Show Them," something that's really supposed to be for fun, an experiment, and for their fans, it just seems trite, even irrelevant, to go rag on it. The girls only had a few days to write, record and perform the collab. Why can't we just say, "Great job gang! Do some more! We love you!" It's just like today's American politics -- everything's got to be criticized and poo-pooed! You know, reactions, Joel, don't all have to be, "was it good or was it bad?" Some things, like a Kauai sunset, can simply be enjoyed without evaluation. ;-)
I agree with you. People are completely missing the point. These young ladies on both sides enjoy playing music and both are incredibly talented musicians and vocalist. I just don’t know what their fans were expecting. We as fans of both of these groups should appreciate the fact that they even did this at all. With all of that said, I do appreciate Joel’s honesty as I know he is a big fan of both of these groups.
I agree. It was good and a hard driving song but lacked some good hooks and change up surprises. It seemed the Warning got pushed into the background to let Band Maid shine.Still a good song but didn't meet the level I expected.
Joel, you are underwhelmed. I kind of agree with you. Its a nice song and I can listen to it many times, just because this is super cool and the song is OK. But both bands have better songs.
They did this song live and reactors got strikes for playing it. It might be on the internet somewhere but was taken down. Together, live they looked great, and sounded great and that was a fan cam mostly. Being there must have been terrific.
I like the tune and the combination of the two bands. That said , the cut/version of the song used in this MV seems way too short for the amount of talent in both bands. An extended cut of maybe six minutes? showing more fully realized solos from all the players would have been a lot more satisfying. More back and forth, splitting breaks, etc would have upped the energy level to a gut pounding level.
@@user-ii1ke9ex4u I'm not arguing with you. You are correct that 3 minutes is the average format for current radio play, where the average listener has the attention span of a chipmunk. I am talking about the Music Video we just watched, which is a totally different animal. Radio stations will play, if at all, the short version of the song. It's a shame, when you think about it, that people cannot take 4,5,or 6 minutes to listen to something in a longer version so as to get the full effect of the song.
@@robertmccormac6276 Joel had a guest here, a music radio columnist. He said if a song is longer than 3.5 minutes, it won't get played on the radio at all. Three minutes is the time it takes a person to drink coffee in the morning before leaving for work. That's when people listen to songs.And another 170-200 bpm is what people like when running or doing sports.
Im guessing it was strategic from Band Maid's side to sing in English and make a radio friendly song, that is more likely to get played due to the Warning's popularity in the North American / UK markets. Something to leverage and get their foot in the door so to speak.
hmmmm...."strategic" ??----or a bit of a sell-out,,,perhaps engineered by recording corporations for a thing called sleazy profit ..................... I only hope BandMaid survive this and live to be themselves again !
Have you watched the Warning live? I was at the shiw they did together in Tokyo where they debuted this song. Band Maid was off the side of the stage watching the Warning blow the roof off the place and cheering them on. Then, TW did the same while BM played their set. When the hit the stage together and played this song, the affection and respect they have for each ither was obvious. I teared up and had goosebumps. There's more to the Warning than you've been able to perceive.
Ask the maids, they invited the warning to collab in japan. I suspect they know something you dont. Oh, and there is the billboard and prs interviews to provide you with some insight. My favorite, an instagram post from misa with her and ale. Misa talks about how they are both shy but got to talk alot their last day together and misa cried when she left.
I must say it was also pretty disappointing for me, but does not feel good to go out there and say it xD Not really because of being afraid of what someone would say, just because i'm seeing a lot of people enjoying it and don't want to be the party pooper.
I could not disagree with you more and think you're WAY OFF BASE! If you're so good at creating music, WHY are YOU not the one being reacted to. Seriously. I was at the show in 😊Japan where they debuted this song there were lots of tears in the aud8ence. It was not meant to be a showcase of solos trying to one up each other. It was about creating a good song, and this is a GOOD SONG! The instrumentation serves the song. I'm ready to stop watching you as you're getting mighty pompous. I do not expect to agree with you 100%, but you should make sense. Did you not hear Dany's belt to start the song? It gets no mention? I think yiu went jbtibthus with a poor attitude. I could see it on your face after the first notes. What, does sounding pretty not make good music? Do you even bother to look at the lyrics? The music supports the meaning of the song. Ugh
What a shameful dirty little personal attack !----this is supposed to be about music. You can be forgiven for being uneducated and tasteless---but not for being snidely political and personal.
This song is just OK for me, the logical direction would have been to do a big 14-20 seconds guitar solo split between Kanami and Danny, something in the Lovebites, Nemophila style... but to be honest, Danny can't keep up with Mincho, so the next best thing would have been a cool back and forth between Pau and Akane, which would have given a touch of greatness to a very flat song. 😉
in general i like the track. They didn't go all out, so it would be too much. Its a song both can play although it is in essence a band-maid song. WHat i don't like myself is the vocal mix. It's too loud.
I’m glad I’m not alone in not liking this one. I thought the sum of all parts would produced a real gem, but unfortunately didn’t work out that way. It’s not terrible but definitely not earth shattering.
The live was better when it was up for that brief period a couple months ago. Also, the editing is kinda weird as it shows Pau waiting for her turn like 5 separate times.
This song was BM heavy on the writing, but Kanami mentioned in her and Dani's PRS interview that the Warning has songs for them as well. Just keep an eye on their Insta. Photos from Mexico should be a clue. 😉 Kinda hard for the older ladies of Band-Mid to keep up with TW with all their world touring, but I am sure they'll get to it.
I keep trying to get into Band Maid, but it's just not happening for me. So many people seem to like them, so I can only guess I'm missing something. They appear to be excellent musicians, but nothing in their song writing pulls me in, and the singer's tone hits me as thin and shrieky. I'm not getting anything "hooky" from this song, and it feels a little like it just missed the target somehow. No one shines in this.
They have 11 years of discography and something like 140 songs, Not all of them have huge hooks. But I suppose a lot of people's hang up is the language barrier, I'm drawn to Band-Maid Instrumentals and song composure which I do find interesting and hands down amazing, but that maybe not as interesting to people that are not into that.
I love both bands and have seen them both live, but I skew a little more to the Band-Maid side. For a Warning fan looking to get into B-M, I would recommend starting with Choose Me, Dice, and Manners. You might like those.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who wasn't blown away by this song! 😂 I understand it's a Bandmaid song backed by The Warning. Obviously Bandmaid will still be playing it when The Warning is gone. I would have loved it more if it was a collaboration in the style of The Warning with Alessia Cara, where they worked together, despite Covid and the distance. I'd be willing to bet that if Paulina had written this song with 8 people playing in mind (2 drums, 2 bass, 3 guitars and 5 vocals), this would have been much more epic. I haven't listened to much Bandmaid, but The Warning's songs tend to have a lot of dynamics. There are always pauses, rhythm changes, instrumental sections, vocal harmonies, and here they are not noticeable. This song sounds a bit flat to me. I feel like it sounds like the intro of an anime. 😐
I don't understand all the hype. I listened to the song once. No need to listen to it again. It is better than the remix of Choke with Grandson and Zero...that's all I got.
I agree with the idea of Japanese and English or Spanish would have been super cool. Musically, it has a bit of a Monday Night Football intro vibe to it. Oh, well. I'd like to hear them give it another go.
@@BlahBlah_13 People are crediting this disaster to BM as the author. TW had little to do with it, they've never done anything anywhere near this monotonous and unimaginative. It's a safe bet TW will never perform this live, BM is putting it on their record, lol, how embarrassing.
@@Chuckles.. Kanami wrote the foundation then both bands worked together to write the finished product. --Now, let's talk about "SHOW THEM," which was born from the collaboration between the two bands. How did the production process go? Kobato : First, Kanami came up with the foundation for the song, and then we had the three members of The Warning listen to it. KANAMI : Yes. I thought that The Warning and BAND-MAID have a common image of heavy rock, so at first I made a pretty dark song. However, I felt that everyone would be able to imagine it that way, so this time I deliberately tried to make a song that would bring out new sides of each of us. That's how "SHOW THEM" was born. The members of The Warning made some changes to the demo I made, saying things like "How about this?" Then we made new suggestions and repeated this process many times until it was completed. Kobato : We've had a few remote meetings as well. Daniella : When I heard the demo that KANAMI made for me, I was very surprised because it was a completely different direction from the songs we usually make. But I immediately started looking forward to how we could mix our own colors into it. Specifically, I suggested changing the chord progression a little. Paulina : Then I wrote the B-melody and changed the melody a little to make it fit the English. That was difficult, but it was also fun. Daniela : Yes. I think it was great that we were able to exchange detailed opinions on the lyrics and other things while keeping the atmosphere of the KANAMI demo. As a result, I think the finished product turned out really well. Kobato : I think it's a song we could never have made on our own, po. The sensibilities of people overseas give us new discoveries. We had a lot of realizations like, "Oh, there's a way to do this!" po. Alejandra : Hahaha. That's a good mix! KANAMI : I really think so. Dani (Daniela)'s scream at the beginning of the song was included at the suggestion of The Warning, and I thought it was a really interesting idea. I tend to use slightly strange chords (laughs), but I think it was good that they made it easier to understand. I learned a lot from how to make a melody that fits well with English. Paulina : We had a lot of fun too. Thank you!
@@Chuckles.. TW did perform this live already with BM. Also this is so much more simplistic than anything else Band-Maid has created in the last 10 years, this was them producing something TW could perform. Lets be honest the Warning are not at Band-Maid levels of musical proficiency.
@@roygillotti4615 I agree TW are not at the same level of instrumental proficiency, but that doesn't explain the lame composition. The only thing I can come up with is TW didn't have much to do with this composition. Again, Tw won't be performing this live *themselves* because literally all of their own compositions and the slew of songs they wrote with other artists on their new record are more dynamic and creative. Never mind their re-imagining of Enter Sandman with Alessia Cara which they had full control over as a collaboration. There simply are no other examples of TW coming up with such a boring composition.
Some people said this was a Band-Maid song. But to tell you the truth. It sounds like something you'd hear on The Warning's *"Keep Me Fed"* album than a Band-Maids. It's a decent track. But it's not a track I'd go searching for. Heard it now about 5 or 6 times. Still the same meh to me. Like most of rhe Warning's KMF album.
I must say that I love this. They all look like they are having so much fun.
Amazing two bands first language is not English singing together.
That’s true but the Warning sisters are fluent in English. Japanese is very different from any other language.
This is really cool song for what it is, Band Maid featuring The Warning. It is clearly a Band Maid song and The Warning added their parts to a already written song as they have stated in interviews. But I think both bands did a great job considering all the factors they had to deal with, time, language ect . It sounds like there are some songs written by The Warning for this collaboration as well so that could also be interesting.
It was a joint effort between the two bands. It was started by Band Maid and is going on their new album.
8 super talented individuals can not be truly showcased in 3 min! I do love the mutual respect for one another though. And im down for watching anything these musicians try. ❤
I was in Tokyo for the debut of this song. The love between them was palpable and brought tears to our eyes. I hope they release the live version soon. It was excellent.
@@charleswharmbyiii8401 I did watch it before it was removed, even bad cell phone footage seemed a lot different (better)
Another RUclipsr was moved when he heard this song, saying that it reminded him of the excitement of seeing the movie "The Avengers" for the first time. The reason this song is so popular is probably because of the fact that they performed together, rather than the quality of the song. Joel didn't seem to be impressed by the fact that they performed together.
I also saw the reactor in question, I think there are reactors who love the bands and their music and there are reactors who love the views.
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Most of the reactors who are big fans of both BM and Waring were very impressed by the fact that the two bands were working together and were excited even before listening to this song. Joel was not impressed by the fact that they were working together and analyzed it as if it were a normal new song, so he left a cold impression.
Homework, Joel. The Billboard (Japan) interview of both bands on the making of the song is highly informative. There are 2 who are the keys, I let you guess who they are.
Also The Warning wants Band Maid to come to Mexico to do another song in Spanish.
Why should they ??---does the other band sing in Japanese ? !
Saiki and Dani have surprisingly similar voices when Saiki sing in English.
This song, this collaboration, this message from powerful young women is to me gloriously epic, onya B-M, onya The Warning you really struck a chord in this old Aussie drummers heart 👍🍻
I mostly agree with you, Joel. The idea of it is more exciting than the actual result, but when you take a moment to think about how hard this is to accomplish logistically, culturally, and musically it’s amazing that it happened at all.
To go with this I think the Electric Callboy collab had an easier task.
I think this takes some digesting. It has a great lyrical message that speaks to both bands. This wasn’t a feat. collab but two bands becoming a single unit. It’s well balanced and cohesive and they managed to shine a light on all 8 musicians in a relatively short song. I think it’s quite accomplished.
I’m the opposite the results are more exciting!
We need to ask ourswelves: Who or what is really behind this bloody awful so-called collaboration.
It certainly has nothing to do with music or art.
Dirty money and stupid anti-Japanese prejudice seems to be suspect......
I don't know what ideas some people had. As a reminder, the song appears on the new Band Maid album and not on one of The Warning. What is expected from a song where all the musicians were together for 2 weeks to get to know each other and record a song and video together? Something epic that makes your brain burst and your heart boil over? And yes, the song is written in such a way that Band Maid could also perform it without Danny, Pau and Ale. Just like they can do ES without Alicia. All 8 are great musicians (ok, Miku is still learning, but she's getting better at the guitar) BM are, I think, technically more advanced, but are on average 10 years older. Nevertheless, nobody stands out and has played a partner against the wall. Just to remind you, this was recorded for a BM album. What both bands have in common is that neither of them has a female leader. What made me curious was how they handle the solos. Do they do it like Band Maid usually, everyone gets a turn, or like DPA solos only if they fit the song 100%. They have set docks to add solos live without having to rewrite the song.
Ну не знаю, мне очень понравилось звучание у песни. Словно пели не две разных группы, а одна большая. Словно они всю жизнь выступали вместе таким составом где-то ещё, и только сейчас засветились. Может я не прав, но я не припомню коллабов, порождающих подобные чувства.
Ради поддержания и расширения хайпа все было сделано правильно .. Куча народа кинулась реагировать перекрестно ..
This song was not made for competition between groups, it is a common song with good lyrics. This is how collaboration is done
Great excution by two outstanding bands, but absolutely NO feel for me. It's like a 70's pop song.
The song is just OK for me, the logical direction would have been to do a big 14-20 second guitar solo split between Kanami and Danny, something in the Lovebites, Nemophila style... but to be honest, Danny can't keep up with Mincho, so the next best thing would have been a cool back and forth between Pau and Akane, which would have given a touch of greatness to a very flat song. 😉
Same old Joel .whaaa whaaaa whaaa.. always whinning on the reactions I have seen. I have seen about 15 reaction ot this vid and many who are in the music and production business said the producer of this vid got the best out of both groups. So Joel is in the minority view. For example :Audio Lunch reactors (We are sound engineers, sound designers, lifetime musicians and songwriters.) Said its one of the best collaboration they have heard.
It is a difficult project in itself for two bands to work together to create a song and play and sing it equally.
People who like both Bandmaid and Warning are moved and excited by the fact that they performed together, but those who don't seem to be critical of the song's completion. Of course, this song is not the best song for either Bandmaid or Warning. It is the result of both parties coming to terms within a limited time. Considering the hard work and achievements, I have no desire to criticize this song. I am satisfied just to see the two bands playing and singing at the same time.
I find the chorus to be quite hooky, I have been singing it in my head ever since the song came out... now, admittingly I have also watched 20 to 30 reactions of the song as well. :). Thanks for the reaction.
the lyrics are really good.
With this much talent on one stage everyone had to step back a bit to do this song. The song would have to be 20 minutes long for these amazing ladies to be able to really stretch out.
I knew Dany's range was up there, but Daummmm I've never heard her sing that high.
she sings higher in HYCAD but it's not sustained for this long.
@thontor I was just gonna say that.
@@charleswharmbyiii8401 Kanami did it on purpose, Saiki doesn't sing that high either (Miku usually sings high notes). Kanami likes to make people make more effort than they are used to.
I think it is a very catchy song with a nice message. What I don't agree with is pushing Saiki in a higher register where she sounds too pitchy. Plus whoever took Danys vocal recording, definitely played with her vocals, 'cause they made her voice at the same pitch as Saiki's, in which Day's voice is much richer even in her own high range. What I did love was the showcasing of each player, which was so cool, and even better when you watch the live performance. Also was fantastic was Kanami's leads, especially at the end of the song.
My friend: DarWin and The Warning... 2 of the Best Bands in the World!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its a colab done in 10 days. What did you expect. LOL. I think they did great, no one trying to upstage each other.
Both bands had been exchanging their demos of the song back and forth for some time BEFORE they meet in Japan. They talk about it on a interview for Billboard Japan that was also posted on the regular Billboard site.
Also The Warning is not new to short timelines, they wrote, recorded and created a video for Enter Sandman with Alessia Cara in 7 days.
Most of the reactors who are big fans of both BM and Waring were very impressed by the fact that the two bands were working together and were excited even before listening to this song. Joel was not impressed by the fact that they were working together and analyzed it as if it were a normal new song, so he left a cold impression.
Misa is intimidating?
Yes, it is.(The Barefoot Assassin!:) And a beautiful girl.
Last but not least, he is one of the best bass players in the world. :)
I love the song!!! Must be even better live.
Funnily enough after reading comments from both fanbases, some band maid fans think the song sound too much like the warning and the warning fans vice versa 😂
I love Saiki singing in english. It's endearing to me and it takes a lot of courage to sing in a language you're not fluent in.
It was spectacular live. I was there.
Why should she?---- to satisfy little-minded cultural bigots ?
Sorry buddy going to have to disagree with you. This song is catchy as hell and definitely one of the best collabs I have seen in a long time. Kanami wrote the song with The Warning in mind and she pulled it off. This is a straight up, radio friendly rock song You seem to not like those types of songs and you lean into the more heavy and technical proggy side of Band Maid. There is nothing wrong with a good time rock song that gets you humming along!
Seeing these bands oerform together is pure joy!
Joel you are the first reactor I have seen who says you'll need to give it a second listen. I think thT is very wise
The blending of voices is spectacular. The entire collaboration seems so very natural. I believe they could have pushed much harder but maybe they wanted harmony to be the star? The friendship vibe is all over this song and mv. A jolt of adrenaline upon seeing them perform together was blocking me at 1rst from getting the vibe I think, then the voices got me as the camera showed Miku blending in and softening absolutely everything. Adrenalin suddenly gone, then the "lovely" feeling like when you eat chocolate. This song does "Gimme Chocolate", with sugar and cinnamon spice. 😋 ❤😊
This time Joel missed almost all points of this collaboration and is drifting dangerously close to shallow Rick Beato ignorance waters, IMHO. To bring two full bands of this caliber together with 8 people and create a song that works well and doesn't left a single person out or let egos over powering it is a gem already. And it's in the nature of a collaboration that you don't get the very best of the single bands involved, but I find it really impressive how the two bands manages it so well to create a cohesive, driving and fun song under this circumstances. There are not so many collabs of full bands that work so well. I enjoy this collab a lot, great job of the ladies.
It's a bit sad to find here probably one of the biggest fanboy moaning parties in the comments section I saw so far. All these keyboard warriors with very limited understanding of music united in one reaction is kind of depressing and not really a pleasant sight. I feel sorry for all this poor souls who can just look on such an exceptional example of talent shown together in such a collaboration based on skills, joy, friendship and respect by dissing a band. Therefore I prefer to change to a more joyful (musician) party. Nevertheless, have fun folks.
Have to disagree with you on this one. It has a great hook with the chorus, it's been stuck in my head since I first heard it. It showcases each member of both bands. The song sounds like a true collaboration not a battle or competition to see which band is better (it's not too much Band-Maid, It's not too much The Warning). The lyrics are amazingly positive. To me, this song is what true girl power looks like (it's a shame their fan bases are mostly men). It's in English because they want to appeal to the most people possible (this is a great opportunity for both bands to reach new audiences). All in 3 minutes (short enough to get on the radio or social media). I think it checked every box they were going for. A great track, a cool video, an amazing accomplishment and a win for both bands and their fan bases.
Exactly. It is stuck in my head too. I am pretty sure this song would be a banger anthem in a huge festival with a crowd singing the chorus. Maybe the musical opinion of a guy whose job was logistics and basically moving boxes for bands is to be put in perspective...
Locura!!!
With all do respect, I like you, I like your channel, but you over thought this and missed the point. This wasn’t meant to be a competition or an attempt to write the best song in the world. The two groups like and respect each other and wanted to do something for their mutual fan base. They only had a week, but they plan on doing more and have mentioned the next time will be in Mexico and possibly in Spanish. Dany said everyone had some input, but Kanami was the “Overseer”, she wrote the song and controlled the overall end result. No worries your entitled to your view of things, but so are thousands of others.
I understand what you mean: Yes, "The Warning" has songs that rock more! And Band Maid has more exciting compositions with technical finesse! And I'm not even a fan of singing in such high pitches as in the chorus.
Of course it's a compromise, but a really great one! It's not the best song Band Maid has ever made (e.g. Corallium and Protect You are more exciting). And it's not the best song The Warning has in its repertoire either (Six Feet Deep or Qué Más Quieres rock the house). But it's fun and makes you want more!
I get goosebumps every time I hear this and see both bands on stage together. I don't think any one band dominates here at all: The song contains elements from both! Currently this is the best song by "Band Maid and The Warning" (together) 😅 Lets hope for some more 🤘
Joel good call on the multiple listens, if i remember correctly you did not like the live version of Domination on first listen as well. i wish the drums were featured a bit more, but i enjoyed it. They certainly seemed to enjoy it, thats the main thing
Dany’s Lzzy open is awesome. The collab…Holy Fuck!
It would be weird if Ale broke out a 'Flee' style solo out of the sudden. I think these mock face offs were better seen as hand offs. Not call/response or anything. Just friends hanging out and finishing each other's sentences as they respect and support each other.
I hear ya. Like someone else wrote “the concept outshines the result”
At times, seems edited oddly. Pick drag down, while hands on the P.R.S. aren’t moving 🤷♂️ The Warning seems buried in the mix a few times. Both bands are awesome though. And, by God, Show Them All !! Great motto! Shine brighter!❤️
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I would like to know why this video, which has many times more views than this one and is highly praised by RUclipsrs, is being criticized so badly.
To me, they gave a sufficient place to Ale and Dany. They both had their moments. Pau is the one left in the dark as a drummer. Her acting part is not useful and / or convincing. It is a fun song, ear-worm type. They had fun, that is all I need to know. Will it be retained in the rock history as a classic? Not really.
My friend: DarWin and The Warning...2 de las mejores Bandas del mundo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think it could have been a bit longer. I think they could have featured more drums and bass. The angle they shot Ale could have been better. Dany didn't get any great lead guitar, but she put down the guitar and sang. Something for you. It was a Band Maid video, not a Warning video. I liked it. The best thing about this video --no big egos in the room.
The live version features the drums a bit better.
With Respect Dany is only barely a lead guitarist, she's amazing an Rhythm Guitarist but her solo/lead work is very clunky and forced. If The warning was a four piece with a great guitarist she would stick to that.
The Warning isn't about great lead guitar work. Band Maid is.
@@hammerhiem75 Wrong. You obviously do not watch them very much.
@@hammerhiem75 With respect, I think you are mistaking the mechanics of a 3 piece band with the ego of a lead player who wants to shred.
@@charleswharmbyiii8401 I watch them a lot.
Both bands actually. Dany's solo's when she does them are short and awkward (See Narcisista Live in 2022).
That's fine The Warning makes great music without complex guitar solo's, it's not a problem.
Dany is a great singer and Rhythm guitarist.
What she is not is a great Lead Guitarist, she might develop into one if she wants but I doubt it because it's not necessary for the band.
Kanami's is a world class lead Guitarist and great composer, she does things with solo's that are genuinely breathtaking and leave experianced professional guitarist scrambling to work out how she did it.
The skill gap in that particular area is enormous. Much Like Dany's singing is massively better than Kanami's.
We all have our different tastes and you're entitled to your own. Personally I don't care for Electric Callboy.
I appreciate Band Maid’s talent, but all this does is make me realize how much I love The Warning’s lyrical prowess, their command of melody and timing, and nuanced vocals. This is clearly a Band Maid song “with” (and it clearly says that) The Warning participating
,,,,,,,in other words,, the worst of both worlds !
Leave our BandMaid alone.
And take the Woke politics away. Music is art---and art has ZERO in common with bloody social engineering !
I love it! But you’re not the only one who found it lacking somewhat so hopefully you won’t get too much backlash. As great as the Warning is were our Maids holding back? As an Uber fan I want to say yes! But everyone is saying this is not the last collaboration for these two bands! What does The Warning Army think? Were your ladies holding back?
He has some well deserved backlash coming.
Kanami kept her ego in check so that all band members could shine, in typical BAND-MAID fashion.
The song and lyrics were good. The video makes it great IMO!
I expected them to have a longer solo section.
For what?
@@user-ii1ke9ex4u for a better song
They clearly portrayed this video as a vs facing each other only for the solo section to last 15 secs or less. It's unsatisfying and underwhelming.
@@aldomacias361 There is no confrontation here, where did you see it?
@user-ii1ke9ex4u they literally released vs. videos - Dany vs. Saiki and the same for the other members for the video, like a day or two before the release of the music video, lol.
5 + 3 = Awesome !
Wrong. Five sounds infinitely better.
Totally agree with you man, I've listened to a few times and still not love it either, hope the next colab shows the best of both bands.
I love your reactions bro, see ya in the next!
Well, I overall enjoyed this collab and felt the excitement leading up to it. I didn't find it an ear worm or at all catchy for either Band-Maid's nor The Warning's styles. I know the back story that they truly collaborated back and forth from Kanami's initial song structure, but it isn't as strong as any song written by each band on their own. But I appreciate the collaboration and I know that this isn't a simple feat. This all takes extreme talent to pull off. This is indeed a rock history moment that will have people talking about for some time and hopefully in a positive manner. I still support each band and wish them all the success, especially The Warning, just for the fact that I have been following them for much longer and am a bigger fan of them.
No wonder Saiki and Dany admire each other, they're almost identical!
I ❤ this collaboration better than the one with Mike einziger of INCUBUS ( i was desapointed with that's song) . Show Them is banger. Good job for Band Maid & the Warning. It was a collaboration decision by the ladies not a record compagny or a productor ego.
They've make it with respect, love other band.
So how,exactly, do you know it was a decision by the members---and not by some sleazy corporation ?-----remember that the original Babymetal was destroyed when Yui was taken out !--- and NOT by the band !!!!!
As collabs go it's a very good one. Certainly the first B-M one I like. As songs of either band go, this isn't near the top. It's a catchy little showcase and I hope both bands enjoyed it.
As for the back and forths in the song I've noticed some elbows out in the comments on other videos but in terms of style, it all fit to my ear. Misa slaps a lot, Ale doesn't, Kanami noodles all over the place, Dany does not etc and the drummers, well, neither really got to shine much but that's hard to do in this setting I guess. Ditto Miku. Not a huge fan of the mixing on the vocals tbh but done well enough, especially when mixing them in the chorus.
You are entitled to your opinion, respectfully so. But, I must say you appear to be standing alone against the Tsunami of positive reactions.
I really appreciate The Warnings talent, but all this does is make me realize how much I love Band Maid's musical prowess. The technical skill and amazing songwriting abilities have no peers. The Warning is still young. They are the same age pretty much as Band Maid was when they started. I know that for instance Akane had to dumb down the drum parts,etc. But this is a fantastic collaboration considering how hard it is to write for two full bands.
Alright, let's see what this guy has to say about this one. 😆
How did I know. How did I know. LOL
It’s starting to grow on me. The fast pace and high pitch vocals has taken me a little to get used to.
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Sorry, Joel, I like it. So did Mr Rock n Roll and several others
sorry too----many of us do NOT like it. A failed mix. They are better on their own. Music is not politics. Difference is GOOOOOD !!!!!
I loved it
Great Reaction 🎬 The Queen's 👑 of Rock is keeping everyone Amazed 🤘⚡🤘
I strongly disagree with you.
I think you are totally wrong.
These 8 ladies showed talent, passion and respect.
Viva BAND-MAID and The Warning!! ⚡⚡⚡
It's their 1st collab, give them a chance!
I think the exact opposite. I have seen the Babymetal with Electric Callboy as a horrible mixture. Already am I not found of Babymetal, expecially the voice aspect, but when they mingle with some October fest like music, it is unbearable. Our musical tastes are obviously radically different.
Same here
I think why we didn't get a real highlight of the strengths is simply because 8 people in a just over 3 minute song. And it feels like they wrote it so either band can play it on their own, both are live bands and don't get together often. It is about energy and radio play the hook will get stronger for you after a few listens. I also think it would've been much better if it was produced by TW team. I like it a lot but I prefer TW on there own. Maybe I'm just not a big BM fan idk.
Exactly, it was written so that both groups could perform it separately. This was said in the interview.
3 minutes is the format of music radio. It has been established that people do not like to listen to songs longer than this
Judging by the shorts being released there is footage we have yet to see. Maybe we'll get an extended version to showcase each artist a bit more. Probably not a song I will actively look for going forward but it's fun, I wouldn't skip it. 🤘
It's a good song, The thing is it's a Warning song. which makes sense. It's easier for BAND-MAID to do The Warning than the other way around. And you have to leave space for everyone, otherwise you get a train wreck. So kudos to Kanami, or whoever, arrange the piece. Mission accomplished.
Miku's voice softens absolutely everything for me. Well, except for one thing.😊😊😊
I see what you did there! Lol
Interesting reaction, and I guess at the end of the day taste is subjective. And I think you're right, people are going to disagree with you, I know I am. I liked the song a lot and the video really adds to it when you see the variious memebers playing off against each other. Frankly I am surprised that with so much awesomeness in one place an intra-dimensional portal didn't open . . .
But at the end of the day the only opinion worth having is an honest one. Thank you for sharing yours, and I am glad you liked it even if you didn't love it.
And FWIW the song has been performed live, so hopefully, sometime, there will be pro-shot live video of it.
I understand what you’re saying about needing to ‘digest this.’ I had to that, at times, with a new RUSH album, before I was “sold” on it. Personally, however I love this song and the arraignment. I realize the vocals are very prominent but considering the instruments I think that is understandable. Granted you have more experience. Thank you for your thoughts and reaction.
Thanks Joel for the honest opinion, personally like the song, don't love it, think it leans a lot more to a Band-Maid song than what the Warning does. Kanami in an interview on PRS guitars said they would like to come to Mexico and play with the Ladies in their country, think that would be great. Cheers.
I guess one can criticize "Show Them." I guess one could criticize a beautiful Kauai sunset for being too colorful, or not colorful enough. But when you have two bands the caliber of Band-Maid and The Warning who put out a fantastic collab like "Show Them," something that's really supposed to be for fun, an experiment, and for their fans, it just seems trite, even irrelevant, to go rag on it.
The girls only had a few days to write, record and perform the collab. Why can't we just say, "Great job gang! Do some more! We love you!" It's just like today's American politics -- everything's got to be criticized and poo-pooed! You know, reactions, Joel, don't all have to be, "was it good or was it bad?" Some things, like a Kauai sunset, can simply be enjoyed without evaluation. ;-)
I agree with you. People are completely missing the point. These young ladies on both sides enjoy playing music and both are incredibly talented musicians and vocalist. I just don’t know what their fans were expecting. We as fans of both of these groups should appreciate the fact that they even did this at all. With all of that said, I do appreciate Joel’s honesty as I know he is a big fan of both of these groups.
Very well said my friend! You took the words right out of my mouth. You are very well spoken and expressed all the details I was thinking of. 😊👍🏼
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Agree 100%.
Oh please !-- forget the sunset nonsense. This is like mixing sauerkraut with chocolate cake !...... IT DOES NOT WORK.
I agree. It was good and a hard driving song but lacked some good hooks and change up surprises. It seemed the Warning got pushed into the background to let Band Maid shine.Still a good song but didn't meet the level I expected.
It does grow on you but it’s a slow burn. I’ll give it a bit more time to see what happens 🤔
I was in Tokyo, and it went over well with the audience. I hope they release the live version as well.
Joel, you are underwhelmed. I kind of agree with you. Its a nice song and I can listen to it many times, just because this is super cool and the song is OK. But both bands have better songs.
They did this song live and reactors got strikes for playing it. It might be on the internet somewhere but was taken down. Together, live they looked great, and sounded great and that was a fan cam mostly. Being there must have been terrific.
I agree with you, Joel. If I didn't know who did this song and just heard it, it wouldn't have impressed me.
I like the tune and the combination of the two bands. That said , the cut/version of the song used in this MV seems way too short for the amount of talent in both bands. An extended cut of maybe six minutes? showing more fully realized solos from all the players would have been a lot more satisfying. More back and forth, splitting breaks, etc would have upped the energy level to a gut pounding level.
3 minutes is the format of music radio. It has been established that people do not like to listen to songs longer than this
@@user-ii1ke9ex4u I'm not arguing with you. You are correct that 3 minutes is the average format for current radio play, where the average listener has the attention span of a chipmunk. I am talking about the Music Video we just watched, which is a totally different animal. Radio stations will play, if at all, the short version of the song. It's a shame, when you think about it, that people cannot take 4,5,or 6 minutes to listen to something in a longer version so as to get the full effect of the song.
@@user-ii1ke9ex4u younger people 😂
@@robertmccormac6276 Joel had a guest here, a music radio columnist. He said if a song is longer than 3.5 minutes, it won't get played on the radio at all. Three minutes is the time it takes a person to drink coffee in the morning before leaving for work. That's when people listen to songs.And another 170-200 bpm is what people like when running or doing sports.
Oh for the good ole days when FM rock stations would even play In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (18+ minutes). Yes, I’m a boomer. 😎
Agree
I don't disagree. The structure is the most generic rock song possible. Still fun.
Im guessing it was strategic from Band Maid's side to sing in English and make a radio friendly song, that is more likely to get played due to the Warning's popularity in the North American / UK markets.
Something to leverage and get their foot in the door so to speak.
hmmmm...."strategic" ??----or a bit of a sell-out,,,perhaps engineered by recording corporations for a thing called sleazy profit .....................
I only hope BandMaid survive this and live to be themselves again !
I’m not sure you like anything.
I think he's become jaded.
Not sure what the Warning brought to the table other than to Showcase Band Maid 😮
I can hear their influence, AND Pau had a big hand in the lyrics.
Have you watched the Warning live? I was at the shiw they did together in Tokyo where they debuted this song. Band Maid was off the side of the stage watching the Warning blow the roof off the place and cheering them on. Then, TW did the same while BM played their set. When the hit the stage together and played this song, the affection and respect they have for each ither was obvious. I teared up and had goosebumps. There's more to the Warning than you've been able to perceive.
@@glenmartinez5158 Oh--really ?---- Or was this deal cooked up by corrupt record conglomerates ?
Ask the maids, they invited the warning to collab in japan. I suspect they know something you dont. Oh, and there is the billboard and prs interviews to provide you with some insight. My favorite, an instagram post from misa with her and ale. Misa talks about how they are both shy but got to talk alot their last day together and misa cried when she left.
I will agree with the song having to grow on me.
First listen was like, meh, it's ok.
But now I really enjoy it.
Agreed!
I must say it was also pretty disappointing for me, but does not feel good to go out there and say it xD Not really because of being afraid of what someone would say, just because i'm seeing a lot of people enjoying it and don't want to be the party pooper.
I could not disagree with you more and think you're WAY OFF BASE! If you're so good at creating music, WHY are YOU not the one being reacted to. Seriously. I was at the show in 😊Japan where they debuted this song there were lots of tears in the aud8ence. It was not meant to be a showcase of solos trying to one up each other. It was about creating a good song, and this is a GOOD SONG! The instrumentation serves the song.
I'm ready to stop watching you as you're getting mighty pompous. I do not expect to agree with you 100%, but you should make sense. Did you not hear Dany's belt to start the song? It gets no mention? I think yiu went jbtibthus with a poor attitude. I could see it on your face after the first notes. What, does sounding pretty not make good music? Do you even bother to look at the lyrics? The music supports the meaning of the song. Ugh
I'm so disappointed, but I saw it coming. Yesterday I predicted YOU would not like it.
What a shameful dirty little personal attack !----this is supposed to be about music. You can be forgiven for being uneducated and tasteless---but not for being snidely political and personal.
@@wave8359 I thought this review was shameless.
The more I listen to it, the more the vocal is like nails down a chalkboard....huge Warning fan....not a fan of this song.
Swing and a miss Joel. This is a great track and way better than the BabyMetal/EC collab
Amen!
Seemed more like a good base hit, to me .
This song is just OK for me, the logical direction would have been to do a big 14-20 seconds guitar solo split between Kanami and Danny, something in the Lovebites, Nemophila style... but to be honest, Danny can't keep up with Mincho, so the next best thing would have been a cool back and forth between Pau and Akane, which would have given a touch of greatness to a very flat song. 😉
in general i like the track. They didn't go all out, so it would be too much. Its a song both can play although it is in essence a band-maid song. WHat i don't like myself is the vocal mix. It's too loud.
I have to agree with you.
I’m glad I’m not alone in not liking this one. I thought the sum of all parts would produced a real gem, but unfortunately didn’t work out that way. It’s not terrible but definitely not earth shattering.
I agree. It not bad, but I don’t love it.
The live was better when it was up for that brief period a couple months ago. Also, the editing is kinda weird as it shows Pau waiting for her turn like 5 separate times.
I have a concern, is the song by Band-Maid? I ask because almost all the prominence of the instruments is held by then,
Especially in the solos
It was written by both bands but will be on Bandmaids new album.
I think there is another one coming. I would guess it would be TW's turn.
Clue is in the title Band Maid with The Warning
@rd400d Yes, on the PRS interview, they talked about writing more than one song together. I think
This song was BM heavy on the writing, but Kanami mentioned in her and Dani's PRS interview that the Warning has songs for them as well. Just keep an eye on their Insta. Photos from Mexico should be a clue. 😉 Kinda hard for the older ladies of Band-Mid to keep up with TW with all their world touring, but I am sure they'll get to it.
I keep trying to get into Band Maid, but it's just not happening for me. So many people seem to like them, so I can only guess I'm missing something. They appear to be excellent musicians, but nothing in their song writing pulls me in, and the singer's tone hits me as thin and shrieky. I'm not getting anything "hooky" from this song, and it feels a little like it just missed the target somehow. No one shines in this.
Yep, I'm a huge TW fan but this song is just really bad.
They have 11 years of discography and something like 140 songs, Not all of them have huge hooks. But I suppose a lot of people's hang up is the language barrier, I'm drawn to Band-Maid Instrumentals and song composure which I do find interesting and hands down amazing, but that maybe not as interesting to people that are not into that.
I love both bands and have seen them both live, but I skew a little more to the Band-Maid side. For a Warning fan looking to get into B-M, I would recommend starting with Choose Me, Dice, and Manners. You might like those.
I have similar feelings about the Warning, I can't remember a single song
This is a common song, and no one should shine here.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who wasn't blown away by this song! 😂
I understand it's a Bandmaid song backed by The Warning.
Obviously Bandmaid will still be playing it when The Warning is gone.
I would have loved it more if it was a collaboration in the style of The Warning with Alessia Cara, where they worked together, despite Covid and the distance.
I'd be willing to bet that if Paulina had written this song with 8 people playing in mind (2 drums, 2 bass, 3 guitars and 5 vocals), this would have been much more epic.
I haven't listened to much Bandmaid, but The Warning's songs tend to have a lot of dynamics.
There are always pauses, rhythm changes, instrumental sections, vocal harmonies, and here they are not noticeable.
This song sounds a bit flat to me.
I feel like it sounds like the intro of an anime. 😐
I don't understand all the hype. I listened to the song once. No need to listen to it again. It is better than the remix of Choke with Grandson and Zero...that's all I got.
I agree with the idea of Japanese and English or Spanish would have been super cool. Musically, it has a bit of a Monday Night Football intro vibe to it. Oh, well. I'd like to hear them give it another go.
🎀 W I N W I N !!!!!!!⚡Thx, Joel!
TW clearly didn't write this. I've got to go listen to Sharks live or 23 to recover.
Nope. BM and TW wrote it.
@@BlahBlah_13 People are crediting this disaster to BM as the author. TW had little to do with it, they've never done anything anywhere near this monotonous and unimaginative. It's a safe bet TW will never perform this live, BM is putting it on their record, lol, how embarrassing.
@@Chuckles.. Kanami wrote the foundation then both bands worked together to write the finished product.
--Now, let's talk about "SHOW THEM," which was born from the collaboration between the two bands. How did the production process go?
Kobato : First, Kanami came up with the foundation for the song, and then we had the three members of The Warning listen to it.
KANAMI : Yes. I thought that The Warning and BAND-MAID have a common image of heavy rock, so at first I made a pretty dark song. However, I felt that everyone would be able to imagine it that way, so this time I deliberately tried to make a song that would bring out new sides of each of us. That's how "SHOW THEM" was born. The members of The Warning made some changes to the demo I made, saying things like "How about this?" Then we made new suggestions and repeated this process many times until it was completed.
Kobato : We've had a few remote meetings as well.
Daniella : When I heard the demo that KANAMI made for me, I was very surprised because it was a completely different direction from the songs we usually make. But I immediately started looking forward to how we could mix our own colors into it. Specifically, I suggested changing the chord progression a little.
Paulina : Then I wrote the B-melody and changed the melody a little to make it fit the English. That was difficult, but it was also fun.
Daniela : Yes. I think it was great that we were able to exchange detailed opinions on the lyrics and other things while keeping the atmosphere of the KANAMI demo. As a result, I think the finished product turned out really well.
Kobato : I think it's a song we could never have made on our own, po. The sensibilities of people overseas give us new discoveries. We had a lot of realizations like, "Oh, there's a way to do this!" po.
Alejandra : Hahaha. That's a good mix!
KANAMI : I really think so. Dani (Daniela)'s scream at the beginning of the song was included at the suggestion of The Warning, and I thought it was a really interesting idea. I tend to use slightly strange chords (laughs), but I think it was good that they made it easier to understand. I learned a lot from how to make a melody that fits well with English.
Paulina : We had a lot of fun too. Thank you!
@@Chuckles.. TW did perform this live already with BM. Also this is so much more simplistic than anything else Band-Maid has created in the last 10 years, this was them producing something TW could perform. Lets be honest the Warning are not at Band-Maid levels of musical proficiency.
@@roygillotti4615 I agree TW are not at the same level of instrumental proficiency, but that doesn't explain the lame composition. The only thing I can come up with is TW didn't have much to do with this composition.
Again, Tw won't be performing this live *themselves* because literally all of their own compositions and the slew of songs they wrote with other artists on their new record are more dynamic and creative. Never mind their re-imagining of Enter Sandman with Alessia Cara which they had full control over as a collaboration. There simply are no other examples of TW coming up with such a boring composition.
Some people said this was a Band-Maid song. But to tell you the truth. It sounds like something you'd hear on The Warning's *"Keep Me Fed"* album than a Band-Maids.
It's a decent track. But it's not a track I'd go searching for. Heard it now about 5 or 6 times. Still the same meh to me. Like most of rhe Warning's KMF album.