I knew it! I've been checking your channel out for this and for "After Life"... I hope they release a "Black Hole" MV... I'll be here Chase-ing you for that as well... 😂
Just before playing this song Saiki gave a heartfelt speech to the fans. Here is what she said: “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.” Edit: credit to reddit user t-shinji for the translation.
please credit and inform the fans who did this translation from the Feb 11 Onkyu-Ji. it was translated by t-shinji on reddit, who translates virtually every Band-Maid song and interview for the fans. thank you t-shinji Band-Maid 4 ever
I don't speak Japanese, so when Saiki began talking - because of her mood and emotion - I thought she was leaving the band or something. I was frantically searching Twitter and refreshing constantly (even during the concert) to see if some news had broken! I was so relieved when after several hours I still hadn't found anything :)
@@ricksgamemisc10 I had a very similar experience! I was so damn scared for the first couple of minutes, but I popped on the Twitter (I don't use it myself) just to try to figure out what was going on while I searched and looked on the reddit. I was so relieved at finding nothing.
After reading the comments before mine let me say thank you. To Queen Niijma for typing Saiki's speech, to t-shinji for your translations, and my fellow Bandics who love and admire these remarkable musicians. Let us keep watching and supporting them till we can FINALLY see them live in concert. We pray soon.
The more time pass and the more I realize that many Rush fans have become Band-Maid fans ( here I am: a Rush fan with all my heart since 1987 ). And to be honest I think that's pretty logical: they both are wonderful musicians, wonderful human beings, they both have built their success the right way : through awesome albums, unparalleled live shows and chiefly doing that being always true to themselves. Long life to Rush. Long life to Band-Maid
I couldn't agree more. From another Rush fan. Rush, and in particular, Alex Lifeson (you can add Geddy and Neil as well), are minimalist. Nothing musically was done to excess but only enough to add to the song or musical arrangement. I believe that Band-Maid has displayed the same concept in their compositions. And, like Rush, leaves you wanting more. Again, well said.
I have never made that connection before. But now that you mention it, it is pretty obvious! There are so many things going on with each player, you need to listen to each tune many times to pick everything up. Band-Maid is not a one trick pony, they are seriously good musicians, just as my chums in Rush. Thanks for getting me to make the connection !
And both bands took off with the help of grassroots fan movements, while largely being ignored by the mainstream press. Remarkable compositions, great album sales, ability to fill any venue and give a phenomenal musical experience there. Yes!
I was thinking about just the same a few days ago... Nothing is done without there is a purpose. World class musicianship who also loves playing with each other. We have this saying from football which says that the best players isn't necessarily the most technical, but the ones who can make the others good. I believe it's their strength.
Once you know the back-story, in that it is a love-letter to the fans, then read/listen to Saiki's impassioned speech and then heard the live version, You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved. I owe so much to this band for so many reasons.....and they repay us all 10x over with their heartfelt kindness back. ...and apart from all that, it's an amazing song as well. I couldn't ask for more. We are not worthy!
@@ChaseCarneson I get emotional every time I hear it. In all my 50 years, I've rarely heard something so moving. - Any TY for pointing out some of the small details that make us want to watch and listen to it over and over again. - You should try to watch the MV where they add English subs. If that doesn't melt your heart, nothing will. - All the best.
@@triquivijate I agree with you. What an amazing band. Saiki not only has a beautiful voice but she also has a real talent in projecting the emotions of the song through her body language and facial expressions so it doesn't really matter that I don't understand Japanese. And to be honest, I hope they continue writing songs with a combination of Japanese and English because I like the flow of the Japanese lyrics. To me that is a big part of the Band-Maid sound.
Of all *BAND-MAID* songs this is the first video I turned on the captions to…… 🐦 On Feb. 14th, 2020 concert *BAND-MAID* announced that they were going to play at *Budokan* on Feb 11th, 2021 playing at *Budokan* is like reaching the top of Mt. Everest but due to Covid the concert was canceled. In the live streaming concert *Saiki* address the fans and said how much *BAND-MAID* missed performing live to their *Masters and Princesses* and was followed up with this song that *BAND-MAID* has made for their fans. 🐦
Chase being so surprised by this song which is actually unsurprising as he never reacted to the softer songs from B-M which are superb. "Daydreaming" anyone? + many more incl. acoustic. And then there is BAND-MAIKO with all the extra added traditional stuff. They are even more versatile than you think Chase. They've reached a whole new level with the progress songs from "Unseen World", through the roof.
Yup, there is definitely a backing track. In fact, later on this show, the backing track malfunctioned during the intro of "Choose Me" and the band had to stop playing and have the sound techs fix it, resulting in about a 15 minute impromptu time killing "talk session" on stage between the band members. This song was written as a "love letter" to the fans. Once you see the lyrics it will add a whole 'nother layer to this song.
I can't get through this one without tears. It's not just the meaning of this song, but all the things you were talking about as well: how much they've grown, how much they have still to show us. They came together out of a series of serendipitous events, and they had to fight to take control of their music, and they had just a couple of chances to really revel in the joy of showing what they could do live before the pandemic swept the rug out from under them. And instead of stumbling, they took it in stride and redoubled their efforts and gave us the "Different" single, _Unseen World,_ and "about Us" in quick succession. Just so proud of them.
This exactly, everyone has struggled in the pandemic, they have found a way to just get better in what was, potentially their darkest hour, they did not need to to make this, they just found a way to take their own shitty situation, realise it was hitting everyone and just push on, not wallow in their own thing but to get better and help everyone else, saw their first online show (seen all them since) , so impressed by their engagement, commitment, adaptation - they were good the first time and just got better - roll on May 10th and the Day of the Maid And I think I will always cry like a baby for this song, cant think of a circumstance that I wont. Its an ode to the fans, the words, the sentiment, the feeling will always take me, and I am forever happy it does
I have so much love for Band-Maid and this very special song! it makes me tear up every time I listen. Band-Maid are such a special and very rare combination of exceptional talent. five beautiful hearts beating as one. their chemistry together is incredible The world is a MUCH better place with Band-Maid in it. they and their music have helped me through covid times better than anyone or anything. "Our rock will never die, ever. Forever!" - Miku Kobato Thank you as always Chase. I love your reactions and analysis very much. and thank you for the support and respect you show the Maids
I'm a Japanese fan of BAND-MAID. I look forward to your reaction every time. I'm always impressed with your ears listening to music, your knowledge of music, and your honest reaction. In your reaction, you may find that even I, a fan of BAND-MAID, didn't notice. I am looking forward to it in the future.
...and I thought I didn't needed this song, after an album like "Unseen World". I made this song part of the "Unseen World" playlist. This song, the album and what-was-to-be the Budokan Show will be engraved in my heart on what was the best thing happening in a whole year of pandemic. They are here for us, a lot more than we deserve them to be. After such events, I have the deepest love and respect for these ladies. So, yeah, I needed this song as a embrace, a very soothing way to say "We are still here now, we will be here always", never ending dreamer! Did my cries, I'm going to fly more... Thank you Band-Maid (And thanks to you Chase, for what will be a great reaction... oh yes, I am pretty sure it will. I've seen you do a lot of them, with or without tears.) ... Half hour to start... I'm getting myself a cup of coffee and take a break on my doodlings...
Bandmaid just makes us smile. It's fun. Much of what rock music has missed the last 15-20 years. Absolutely going where ever they put on a live show in the States asap.
This was part of the live stream concert they did to replace the cancelled show at Budokan, Tokyo. I had a ticket for that and was going to combine it with a holiday as my first visit to Japan, but travel restrictions killed that stone dead long before the concert was cancelled. I did watch the live stream though and this track was far more poignant before the production team got hold of it, as Saiki was very emotional before the song and again while singing (the whole concert is to be released in May on Blu-ray/DVD) . The track was to be a surprise for the fans at Budokan.....a gift from them to us (as you will see with the lyrics) and I so wish the concert had gone ahead and I would have seen it live! As usual great reaction Chase :)
I too had ticket to Budokan. It was to be my first concert in many, many years, and perhaps my last. I cannot begin to describe how dissapointed I was about the trip and concert being cancelled. I like this song, but honestly it isn't destined to be in my overall favorites. But I appreciate the songs intent. But I was really touched by Saiki's letter. I suspect many great things are in Band Maid's future.
It would be sad if you didn't get to see them as they really are special live, I have been lucky enough to see them twice, both in London 2018/19 and they are up there with the best bands I have seen. I only average possibly one concert a year, so not seen a huge amount of bands, but I saw Deep Purple in the mid 70's and BAND-MAID were up there with that performance. I agree with you that About Us is not up there with their best, but as you say, it is the thought behind it that means so much. I am still hoping to go to Japan in the Autumn....and maybe get lucky if they begin touring again to see them there, but I will definitely go see them if they return to the UK. So if you possibly can.....go and watch them....they are more than worth it!
Band Maid is a group of extraordinarily talented and courageous women. They are brave, they always push themselves beyond their limits, they always try new things, sometimes against the tide. And they always have fun with the challenge. How not to follow this wonderful group of human beings wherever they decide to go?. I will be with them until the bitter end. Great job as usual Chase, and of course HADGD!!
This was indeed an emotional song. Had a tear rolling down my face watching the live stream. Awkward is another amazing one where MISA is plucking the bass rather than picking.
@@ChaseCarneson Unfortunately, some of the best Band Maid songs were removed from RUclips when they switched record company a couple years ago. Puzzle was one of them. It's part of their concert at ZEPP Tokyo. Some of the great songs in that concert included Clang, matchless GUM, Moratorium... to name a few.
Seeing these girls live on stage in front of me has been climbing to the top of my non-existent list of things I want to do in my life over the last year. If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that I'll take the next possible opportunity to tick this off. When they played this song and immediately followed it up with 'Daydreaming', I was completely through with everything. Those two songs are the ones that touch me the most emotionally out of all of their songs. 'About Us' through Saiki and Miku's vocals and 'Daydreaming' a bit more through the instrumentation. For me, 'About Us' is definitely one of their best songs so far, if you can even say that when they have so many great ones. Great reaction and analysis, as always! Thank You! 【 'Our rock never dies ever, forever!' - Band-Maid 】
A shining jewel of a song, sublime and uplifting and glorious. If you can find it, try the wonderful acoustic version of 'Anemone' from the 2018 Zepp Tokyo concert, with just Saiki singing and Kanami playing acoustic guitar and also providing the sweetest vocal backing harmonies. I think it's on the Chinese Bili site.
This band respects their fans; it shows in how they approach performances, in interviews. They have worked so hard and had dreams delayed and they apologize to us. A friend told me "they are the happy hard rock band, they want their music to make you smile" Saiki sang "believe me" in this song; I do, that one day this haze caused by the pandemic will end and Band Maid can reach those dreams.
If there is any song of theirs to have the English captions on to understand the lyrics, this is the one. It's a love letter to the fans and a message that we're all still together even if we can't meet physically. It's a very beautfiul message of unity and love.
I challenge anyone to find a song rhey have written and recorded that flops. You won't. They write it all themselves. They improve on perfection and it's absolutely crazy how good they are and how good they keep getting
Great song. Beautiful song. They are sad not able to perform for fans in shows. But this is for the fans, how they feel. Love all their songs. Kanami, is just incredible, guitar and composing. This song gets me in tears, like Kanamis guitar in Daydreaming does. Yes They do use a few tracks to add flavor to a song.. like the synth in beginning of Puzzle. Band Maid, Nemophila, and Love Bites are commanding much of my listening time. Just all some of most talented musicians.
Turn on the captions.... the lyrics will make you cry. This song was a love letter they wrote to their fans about not being able to perform for them live during COVID.
I'm trying to learn the acoustic version of puzzle on guitar. I'm a newbie to the instrument so suffice it to say that I'm still working on the intro. Of the puzzle/anemone combo though, I'd also go with Anemone although they're both great.
After about 7 times hearing this I can finally see that MISA and Kanami are talking to each other on their instruments during the whole verse. MISA is cuttting in and out of the guitar riffs like a humming bird.
The part after the first chorus ending with Saiki saying "ha yeah yeah yeah" isn't a backing track, that was her. Miku pulled off when her part was done. I do love the backing track since they can't have three live back up singers just for this song.
Yes, I'm glad I was patient waiting for you reacting to Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things 😏👍🥴🥴😜 worth the wait, as this is a very very beautiful and meaningful song by them, everything about it, I love,
I know you have After Life done so that will be next. You can get a hint of this kind of Band-Maid from Daydreaming and it also has one of my favorite Kanami solos. The most amazing thing to me about Band-Maid to me is the sheer number of great songs and albums they have put together in a relatively short time.
Looking forward to another great reaction and review of 'About Us'. To me it's another example of BAND-MAID showing what incredible musicians they truly are and can do any type of music genre they choose.
what's hilarious/incredible about this is that it's the most glaring demonstration of Maximum the Hormone's influence nothing is off limits and nothing is "not our style"
Great observation. And yet some hipsters had to insist that it's "shallow, simplistic, and superficial" based on their own shallow, simplistic, and superficial reaction of "This sounds 'pop'".
@@cold-fire I am becoming more and more convinced that the number of people who are tone-deaf but still actively listen to music for other aspects is way higher than I would have thought.Same with the rhythmically-deaf and the emotionally-tone-deaf. Which is great and they certainly shouldn't take any flak for not being able to perceive something through no fault of their own - they probably don't even _know_ their perception is different from others. It's just frustrating not being able to distinguish those folks from the ones who are simply narrow-minded, especially when they appoint themselves God and say, "Only stuff I like is any good objectively" - who I suspect overlap a lot with those whose self-image and insecurity determine their musical taste than anything else.
A message of love for fans in these difficult times that stopped the group's performances in their tracks. Who else would even bother let alone produce a heartfelt masterpiece and such a wonderful performance. The young women are really special in every sense.
"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, 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 play the vibe she so enjoys. 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 Chase, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!
You have never seen them playing acoustic guitar, because you have still not seen ( and reacted to ) Puzzle and Anemone live. By the way, then you will also see and hear Kanami sing. It's worth!!
I really hope he checks out "Secret My Lips" and "Secret Maiko Lips" come April 1st. Or even more hopefully Band-Maiko returns with something new for him to check out. Time permitting.
Did you notice Misa was playing with fingers instead of a pick? The only time she's not used a pick is to slap. It gave the bass a much smoother, richer tone.
I enjoy watching your reaction videos every time. BAND-MAID always surprises me. I was helped by this song.👍 I'd like to see your reaction video of a song called "Daydreaming". 楽しみにしています‼️🇯🇵
There are so many more layers to this band that you haven't seen yet. On an unrelated note, you should find the time to check out Band-Maiko before the end of the month.
Saiki wrote a letter to the fans before this was released and it was very heartfelt to the fans. This song is telling their fans that they miss us as much as we miss them.
@@ChaseCarneson watch anime it’s good practice! Or when it’s in a foreign language like this and has subtitles watch it twice as part of your reaction. Knowing this was a love song to their fans written specifically for their cancelled budokan show because they were so concerned about them...the lyrics are very powerful. If you get the time, watch it again with the lyrics on.
Awesome reaction as always Chase! this is more of a laid back song but the instrumentation, melody and vocals behind it is really good as always. For a next band maid reaction I would suggest their collab between Miku/Kanami and Herman Li from Dragonforce, it's a small clip from their interview a week ago in which they played one of Band-Maid instrumental songs (without holding back) ruclips.net/video/sEgKgorAmaE/видео.html
Getting set and comfortable for this one. Interested for the musicians' take, again, on the role of emotion in the composition and delivery of a heartfelt performance. Band Maid seem to get it right.
Chase as always thanks for a great reaction. You nail my feelings about the song every time. However much I loved Band Maid before, after hearing this song I will be a Band Maid fan for the rest of my life. They have my heart.
Lol. Patron SYGNEH replied, it must be in your notifications. And if you haven't already, check my replies on GuitarGent "Nemophila". I've said i'm not deciding anything without asking you first. It's your idea, i'm not stealing it :)
@@patron40silver Patron you're on 75 replies on SYGNEH. That's only 1 short of my all time personal record. Not bad for someone who mentioned her brows. Lol. I'll check GG now & then i need to get some sleep. Keep up the good work genious Patron :)
I think I saw one or two people pointing it out, but I wanted to emphasize that they usually do at least one slower song in their albums, at least in their recent albums, and since their debut in July 2013 they released 7 albums and are still working on one right now. In their recent collab stream with HermanLi from Dragonforce on twitch they said that they weren't doing any features in their songs because they wanted to find their own style first. I not only really admire their passion for their art, but also the dedication to make that even Herman Li admired. This song would've been a love letter for their fans which they would've performed at Budokan last year who enable them to do amazing stuff like that. A bit of trivia for everyone who read this far: (You can stop reading if you want though) -Kanami composes almost all of their songs while Miku writes the lyrics -Kanami will compose songs, especially for Miku because she started in BM as a beginner, to learn harder parts of actual songs -They will also have songs which are sung only by Miku so that Saiki can Rest her voice in concerts -Tony Visconti (David Bowies producer) was so amazed by a concert from them he went to that he contacted them and produced a song with them That song is the dragon cries and I highly recommend it, although it's a lot darker and sadder then any it their other stuff -Only Miku and Saiki went to New York to meet him, but he still was amazed at how they had a 7-8 hour session -Their highest bpm song is Black hole from their new album, with a bpm of 220 I think, and Kanami said that she would try to compose a song with 225 bpm after hearing that Dragonforces usually have around 225 bpm in most of their songs -Herman Li promised that if they do a feature song or a concert together that he would dress as a maid (I know strictly not a Band Maid Fact, but still hilarious and I adore him for things like that :D)
Miku's got her own Marvel film character. She hasn't got any special powers but her DNA is made from copper & Tellurium, that's what makes her so super CuTe :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 I am honored and humbled by your comment! Every now and then, I'll have a moment of clarity 🤪(and a little time at work to watch a reaction and make a comment)!!! Thanks!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
I do know. I choose not to have them up as they distract me form listening to the song the way I need to. I've read them right after and they're lovely.
Aside from being a great song, with lyrics on a whole new level, this song could be used as a masterclass in dynamics and arrangement. The rhythm section is way busier than it feels from the beginning. You said it is more stripped back than they usually are. I'd almost say the opposite. It is extremely well arranged to give the feeling of air and space despite how intricate the things Misa and Akane plays. It would be interesting to hear Julia Nilon (?) would say about Saiki in this song. About the back-track. They use it quite a lot and they use it really smart to lift their songs. Band-Maid could play everything 100 % live. As far as I know both Misa, Akane and Kanami are multiinstrumentalists and playing keyboards and so on in studio. To do it live would take three or four more musicians. I am one of the lucky few that has seen them without back-track (Helsinki 2018). It was an amazing show and I'm glad I got to see them that way. They worked their butts off to compensate and did it ok. But comparing that night to a few days later in Amsterdam shows just how much better it sounds the way Band-Maid themselves imagine their songs to sound. I'd like to hear you talk a bit about the use of back-track. To me there seems like it is some kind of a stigma attached to is. I don't think most non-musicians realise that it is more or less industry standard and used by virtually all bands no matter genre. Well, all bands that's got a drummer that can keep on time (Yes I'm looking at you Lars!). Iron Maiden was a pioneer in the metal side of things and has used it since at least since the early 90's. The unapologetic way it is used in Japan is super refreshing to me. If a song and performance grows by adding keyboards, cowbell and a screaming goat it would be silly to not use it.
There I was enjoying my day off work, getting excited to join the premiere, only to actually look at the date and realize it is set for tomorrow. Oh well, something to look forward to after work tomorrow.
Yeah, I have seen it and it was good. It's a great song for Saiki's vocals and MISA doing MISA things, adding immense value without any taking away from any other part.
As always, a perfect reaction. This song is meant to take you on a little trip with the band. "About us" all in this sh**** period of forced isolation, lacking human contact, The Maids delivers a message: "you are not alone". So come on board, we offer you this little trip with us, till we can meet again. Thank you (to the Maids and to Chase). May I suggest a reaction? A few days ago, Herman Li has invited Miku and Kanami to a live stream and they've jammed together. They've done "Without holding back". You can find it on the Dragon Force's channel. It's fun to watch and could provide a good moment of reaction on a lighter tone. :-)
So agreed with all your comments. This masterpiece easily demonstrates the absolute science of these girls regarding both music composition and arrangements (not sure about this word in English). I just discovered Band-Maid a few days ago (could you believe that), and almost by chance, and well.... instant fan 200%. So talented, so stunning, so amazing, so awesome, so... Actually, this planet truly needs these girls and their music. I deeply hope they are all safe in Japan. To be honest, I consider it is a chance and a privilege to leave on the same planet and at the same period of time than these girls. Anyway, thank you very much for your reviews. I truly enjoy the detail of your analysis (the ear of a musician and a composer, no doubt) and already watched a lot of them. Take care.
This song is absolutely beautiful, it's amazing, and knowing the back story of the love letter to the fans makes it even better. I think I said this before (and I don't remember if you reacted to any of those) but you should check the acoustic versions of Puzzle and Anemone, pure magic
I knew this would be interesting, been waiting for it. Their knowledge of every genre of music comes through here. Misa could be one of the great jazz bassists if she wanted. Thanks for getting to this!
Hey Chase, when you can, the song "Daydreaming" also reacts. It is an absolutely beautiful song too and with one of the most intense guitar solos in the band.
@@DigidestendSuani28 EXACTLY ! She is a pro and with huge feel for everything she plays on. She has at least 4 tones and she places them in exactly the right place in the songs. She will go down in Rock History as one of the greats.
Thanks Chase. Again. Most of the times I'm as dazzled by the songs (this one is bliss) as your by own "experience" of it... I sit back & observe & listen and it remotely feels like I'm at a gig with a crowd of "you's" reacting / feeling in unison. Your body language, speed of brain, sensitivity etc etc. It's so comforting to witness all this. No veil, no mask. Just genuine artists & people with chills in their spines.
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Before you say anything, yes I've recorded After Life and it will be out soon. Best...HADGD!!! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
I never doubted, but I hoped you would react to them before their MV hit 1 million views, lol.
Hooray! Now... No God, Black Hole and many more of their truly excellent new album! 😋
I knew it! I've been checking your channel out for this and for "After Life"... I hope they release a "Black Hole" MV... I'll be here Chase-ing you for that as well... 😂
The 'Riff' from Liberal just Does iT for Moi.....
Looking forward to that one too!
Just before playing this song Saiki gave a heartfelt speech to the fans. Here is what she said:
“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.”
Edit: credit to reddit user t-shinji for the translation.
please credit and inform the fans who did this translation from the Feb 11 Onkyu-Ji. it was translated by t-shinji on reddit, who translates virtually every Band-Maid song and interview for the fans. thank you t-shinji Band-Maid 4 ever
I'm not crying, you're crying!
I don't speak Japanese, so when Saiki began talking - because of her mood and emotion - I thought she was leaving the band or something. I was frantically searching Twitter and refreshing constantly (even during the concert) to see if some news had broken! I was so relieved when after several hours I still hadn't found anything :)
@@ricksgamemisc10 I had a very similar experience! I was so damn scared for the first couple of minutes, but I popped on the Twitter (I don't use it myself) just to try to figure out what was going on while I searched and looked on the reddit. I was so relieved at finding nothing.
After reading the comments before mine let me say thank you. To Queen Niijma for typing Saiki's speech, to t-shinji for your translations, and my fellow Bandics who love and admire these remarkable musicians. Let us keep watching and supporting them till we can FINALLY see them live in concert. We pray soon.
The more time pass and the more I realize that many Rush fans have become Band-Maid fans ( here I am: a Rush fan with all my heart since 1987 ). And to be honest I think that's pretty logical: they both are wonderful musicians, wonderful human beings, they both have built their success the right way : through awesome albums, unparalleled live shows and chiefly doing that being always true to themselves. Long life to Rush. Long life to Band-Maid
I couldn't agree more. From another Rush fan. Rush, and in particular, Alex Lifeson (you can add Geddy and Neil as well), are minimalist. Nothing musically was done to excess but only enough to add to the song or musical arrangement. I believe that Band-Maid has displayed the same concept in their compositions. And, like Rush, leaves you wanting more. Again, well said.
Rush vs Band Maid... It will no longer be possible, but what a great dream to have seen them together on a stage ...
I have never made that connection before. But now that you mention it, it is pretty obvious! There are so many things going on with each player, you need to listen to each tune many times to pick everything up. Band-Maid is not a one trick pony, they are seriously good musicians, just as my chums in Rush. Thanks for getting me to make the connection !
And both bands took off with the help of grassroots fan movements, while largely being ignored by the mainstream press. Remarkable compositions, great album sales, ability to fill any venue and give a phenomenal musical experience there. Yes!
I was thinking about just the same a few days ago... Nothing is done without there is a purpose. World class musicianship who also loves playing with each other. We have this saying from football which says that the best players isn't necessarily the most technical, but the ones who can make the others good.
I believe it's their strength.
Once you know the back-story, in that it is a love-letter to the fans, then read/listen to Saiki's impassioned speech and then heard the live version, You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved. I owe so much to this band for so many reasons.....and they repay us all 10x over with their heartfelt kindness back. ...and apart from all that, it's an amazing song as well. I couldn't ask for more. We are not worthy!
I saw the translation of the speech. It was absolutely lovely the song was beautiful
@@ChaseCarneson I get emotional every time I hear it. In all my 50 years, I've rarely heard something so moving. - Any TY for pointing out some of the small details that make us want to watch and listen to it over and over again. - You should try to watch the MV where they add English subs. If that doesn't melt your heart, nothing will. - All the best.
@@triquivijate I agree with you. What an amazing band. Saiki not only has a beautiful voice but she also has a real talent in projecting the emotions of the song through her body language and facial expressions so it doesn't really matter that I don't understand Japanese. And to be honest, I hope they continue writing songs with a combination of Japanese and English because I like the flow of the Japanese lyrics. To me that is a big part of the Band-Maid sound.
@@ChaseCarneson Where did you see that translation? Do you have a link? Saw it live but didn't know the meaning fully.
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See Queen Nijiima’s comment above.
The translation by T-shindig from Reddit is there.
Of all *BAND-MAID* songs this is the first video I turned on the captions to……
🐦 On Feb. 14th, 2020 concert *BAND-MAID* announced that they were going to play at *Budokan* on Feb 11th, 2021 playing at *Budokan* is like reaching the top of Mt. Everest but due to Covid the concert was canceled. In the live streaming concert *Saiki* address the fans and said how much *BAND-MAID* missed performing live to their *Masters and Princesses* and was followed up with this song that *BAND-MAID* has made for their fans. 🐦
They can touch people's hearts with their heart . Just beautiful .
Hopefully not literally
He's USING them as a form of Psychological & Emotional usurism?
この曲 何回聴いても鼻の奥がキュンってなる😭
Chase being so surprised by this song which is actually unsurprising as he never reacted to the softer songs from B-M which are superb. "Daydreaming" anyone? + many more incl. acoustic. And then there is BAND-MAIKO with all the extra added traditional stuff. They are even more versatile than you think Chase. They've reached a whole new level with the progress songs from "Unseen World", through the roof.
Loving your prof pic. Where did you get that drawing of my future wife?
@Charles T. Velten + Awkward, At the drop of a hat, both also acoustic as well as acoustic versions of Yolo, Page etc.
@@VegetaRabbit that would be awesome
Yup, there is definitely a backing track. In fact, later on this show, the backing track malfunctioned during the intro of "Choose Me" and the band had to stop playing and have the sound techs fix it, resulting in about a 15 minute impromptu time killing "talk session" on stage between the band members.
This song was written as a "love letter" to the fans. Once you see the lyrics it will add a whole 'nother layer to this song.
I can't get through this one without tears. It's not just the meaning of this song, but all the things you were talking about as well: how much they've grown, how much they have still to show us. They came together out of a series of serendipitous events, and they had to fight to take control of their music, and they had just a couple of chances to really revel in the joy of showing what they could do live before the pandemic swept the rug out from under them. And instead of stumbling, they took it in stride and redoubled their efforts and gave us the "Different" single, _Unseen World,_ and "about Us" in quick succession. Just so proud of them.
This exactly, everyone has struggled in the pandemic, they have found a way to just get better in what was, potentially their darkest hour, they did not need to to make this, they just found a way to take their own shitty situation, realise it was hitting everyone and just push on, not wallow in their own thing but to get better and help everyone else, saw their first online show (seen all them since) , so impressed by their engagement, commitment, adaptation - they were good the first time and just got better - roll on May 10th and the Day of the Maid
And I think I will always cry like a baby for this song, cant think of a circumstance that I wont. Its an ode to the fans, the words, the sentiment, the feeling will always take me, and I am forever happy it does
For many of us who are musicians _Band Maid_ is a breath of fresh air with their genre blending Rock.
I have so much love for Band-Maid and this very special song! it makes me tear up every time I listen. Band-Maid are such a special and very rare combination of exceptional talent. five beautiful hearts beating as one. their chemistry together is incredible
The world is a MUCH better place with Band-Maid in it. they and their music have helped me through covid times better than anyone or anything. "Our rock will never die, ever. Forever!" - Miku Kobato
Thank you as always Chase. I love your reactions and analysis very much. and thank you for the support and respect you show the Maids
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Miku did a fantastic job of writing this song. Very heartwarming. A love letter to there fans.
My favorite band 🐦👁🐵🦶🏼👸🏻 and my favorite reactor 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
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Bruh, he will probably cry :P
@@sugoruyo I don’t know about him but “Cries...I did”
I'm a Japanese fan of BAND-MAID.
I look forward to your reaction every time.
I'm always impressed with your ears listening to music, your knowledge of music, and your honest reaction.
In your reaction, you may find that even I, a fan of BAND-MAID, didn't notice.
I am looking forward to it in the future.
...and I thought I didn't needed this song, after an album like "Unseen World".
I made this song part of the "Unseen World" playlist. This song, the album and what-was-to-be the Budokan Show will be engraved in my heart on what was the best thing happening in a whole year of pandemic.
They are here for us, a lot more than we deserve them to be. After such events, I have the deepest love and respect for these ladies. So, yeah, I needed this song as a embrace, a very soothing way to say "We are still here now, we will be here always", never ending dreamer! Did my cries, I'm going to fly more...
Thank you Band-Maid (And thanks to you Chase, for what will be a great reaction... oh yes, I am pretty sure it will. I've seen you do a lot of them, with or without tears.) ... Half hour to start... I'm getting myself a cup of coffee and take a break on my doodlings...
Bandmaid just makes us smile. It's fun. Much of what rock music has missed the last 15-20 years. Absolutely going where ever they put on a live show in the States asap.
They love what they do and it shows. I hope they always do what brings them happiness.
One of Kanami's main guitar influences, Larry Carlton, is really felt in this song. 👍👍🤘🤘🤘
Larry Carleton played a bit in the Steely Dan studio albums
@@MichaelNolen EVERYBODY played a bit on Steely Dan studio albums. LOL
@@ShikataGaNai100 well, only if they're really good.
On "Conqueror" check out "At the drop of a hat"
Did you get chills? Band Maid's music makes me happy. All of their music does.
This was part of the live stream concert they did to replace the cancelled show at Budokan, Tokyo. I had a ticket for that and was going to combine it with a holiday as my first visit to Japan, but travel restrictions killed that stone dead long before the concert was cancelled. I did watch the live stream though and this track was far more poignant before the production team got hold of it, as Saiki was very emotional before the song and again while singing (the whole concert is to be released in May on Blu-ray/DVD) . The track was to be a surprise for the fans at Budokan.....a gift from them to us (as you will see with the lyrics) and I so wish the concert had gone ahead and I would have seen it live! As usual great reaction Chase :)
I too had ticket to Budokan. It was to be my first concert in many, many years, and perhaps my last. I cannot begin to describe how dissapointed I was about the trip and concert being cancelled. I like this song, but honestly it isn't destined to be in my overall favorites. But I appreciate the songs intent. But I was really touched by Saiki's letter. I suspect many great things are in Band Maid's future.
It would be sad if you didn't get to see them as they really are special live, I have been lucky enough to see them twice, both in London 2018/19 and they are up there with the best bands I have seen. I only average possibly one concert a year, so not seen a huge amount of bands, but I saw Deep Purple in the mid 70's and BAND-MAID were up there with that performance. I agree with you that About Us is not up there with their best, but as you say, it is the thought behind it that means so much.
I am still hoping to go to Japan in the Autumn....and maybe get lucky if they begin touring again to see them there, but I will definitely go see them if they return to the UK. So if you possibly can.....go and watch them....they are more than worth it!
Band Maid is a group of extraordinarily talented and courageous women. They are brave, they always push themselves beyond their limits, they always try new things, sometimes against the tide. And they always have fun with the challenge. How not to follow this wonderful group of human beings wherever they decide to go?. I will be with them until the bitter end. Great job as usual Chase, and of course HADGD!!
Well said and amen.
Next year they will sing this song at bodukan for all of us!🤘
If this band had come up in the UK, they would likely be the biggest thing around.
This was indeed an emotional song. Had a tear rolling down my face watching the live stream.
Awkward is another amazing one where MISA is plucking the bass rather than picking.
As far as I know Miku is the only one in the world who has got a signature Zemaitis guitar. She got it this first week in march.
One of the things I love about Band-Maid is just how versatile they actually are at their craft. 😢 I'm not crying you're crying 😢
Can you even imagine being there? Wow... Just... Wow. This is so gorgeous.
Such an incredibly, powerfully hopeful song. This band can do anything.
Don't forget you have mentioned of doing a double reaction of Puzzle live and acoustic as well.
As soon as there's both versions on RUclips, I'll do that
@@ChaseCarneson Unfortunately, some of the best Band Maid songs were removed from RUclips when they switched record company a couple years ago. Puzzle was one of them. It's part of their concert at ZEPP Tokyo. Some of the great songs in that concert included Clang, matchless GUM, Moratorium... to name a few.
Seeing these girls live on stage in front of me has been climbing to the top of my non-existent list of things I want to do in my life over the last year. If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that I'll take the next possible opportunity to tick this off.
When they played this song and immediately followed it up with 'Daydreaming', I was completely through with everything. Those two songs are the ones that touch me the most emotionally out of all of their songs. 'About Us' through Saiki and Miku's vocals and 'Daydreaming' a bit more through the instrumentation.
For me, 'About Us' is definitely one of their best songs so far, if you can even say that when they have so many great ones.
Great reaction and analysis, as always! Thank You!
【 'Our rock never dies ever, forever!' - Band-Maid 】
A shining jewel of a song, sublime and uplifting and glorious. If you can find it, try the wonderful acoustic version of 'Anemone' from the 2018 Zepp Tokyo concert, with just Saiki singing and Kanami playing acoustic guitar and also providing the sweetest vocal backing harmonies. I think it's on the Chinese Bili site.
This band respects their fans; it shows in how they approach performances, in interviews. They have worked so hard and had dreams delayed and they apologize to us. A friend told me "they are the happy hard rock band, they want their music to make you smile" Saiki sang "believe me" in this song; I do, that one day this haze caused by the pandemic will end and Band Maid can reach those dreams.
If there is any song of theirs to have the English captions on to understand the lyrics, this is the one. It's a love letter to the fans and a message that we're all still together even if we can't meet physically. It's a very beautfiul message of unity and love.
I challenge anyone to find a song rhey have written and recorded that flops. You won't. They write it all themselves. They improve on perfection and it's absolutely crazy how good they are and how good they keep getting
They're amazing
Great song. Beautiful song. They are sad not able to perform for fans in shows. But this is for the fans, how they feel. Love all their songs. Kanami, is just incredible, guitar and composing. This song gets me in tears, like Kanamis guitar in Daydreaming does. Yes They do use a few tracks to add flavor to a song.. like the synth in beginning of Puzzle. Band Maid, Nemophila, and Love Bites are commanding much of my listening time. Just all some of most talented musicians.
Saw them live at Club Quattro in Hiroshima on 08 December 2019 while on vacation there. Phenomenal show.
Kanami has used an acoustic once or twice live. She did a fantastic duet with Saiki...that you tube keeps removing.
Miku did to on Page live I beleave
@@goodsong6732 which page?
Turn on the captions.... the lyrics will make you cry. This song was a love letter they wrote to their fans about not being able to perform for them live during COVID.
I don't think you've ever listened to their ballads. You should check them out: Daydreaming, Anemone, Smile, Endless Story, etc.
Anemone is one of my all time favorites...
I'm trying to learn the acoustic version of puzzle on guitar. I'm a newbie to the instrument so suffice it to say that I'm still working on the intro. Of the puzzle/anemone combo though, I'd also go with Anemone although they're both great.
@@IamStrangreen Same. I already asked Chase to react to this song even if there's no MV. The song is worth to listen at least.
Daydreaming is such a great song!
Some of their best work
That first chorus gives me chills every time. I absolutely love it.
Glad you enjoy it!
After about 7 times hearing this I can finally see that MISA and Kanami are talking to each other on their instruments during the whole verse. MISA is cuttting in and out of the guitar riffs like a humming bird.
Beautiful insight
The song is already beautiful, but then I read the lyrics...and then the translation of Saiki's speech...
Great backing vocals !!
The part after the first chorus ending with Saiki saying "ha yeah yeah yeah" isn't a backing track, that was her. Miku pulled off when her part was done.
I do love the backing track since they can't have three live back up singers just for this song.
There is 10000% a track behind her as well.
@@ChaseCarneson even for the yeah yeah yeah?? I guess I couldn't hear it the first time. Sorry mate, wasn't trying to argue. Hope I didn't upset you.
@@SilentChaos15 I must be getting old as all I can hear is Sai, I can't make out any track behind her o.O
This melody is stunning. Makes my ♥ warm. Carneson, Chase, 03/04/2021. That's it. Have a damn good day.
Yes, I'm glad I was patient waiting for you reacting to Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things 😏👍🥴🥴😜 worth the wait, as this is a very very beautiful and meaningful song by them, everything about it, I love,
I know you have After Life done so that will be next. You can get a hint of this kind of Band-Maid from Daydreaming and it also has one of my favorite Kanami solos. The most amazing thing to me about Band-Maid to me is the sheer number of great songs and albums they have put together in a relatively short time.
Looking forward to another great reaction and review of 'About Us'. To me it's another example of BAND-MAID showing what incredible musicians they truly are and can do any type of music genre they choose.
Is everybody else taking a flippin' vacation? These girls have done at least five live virtual performances, who else is doing that much?
what's hilarious/incredible about this is that it's the most glaring demonstration of Maximum the Hormone's influence
nothing is off limits and nothing is "not our style"
Great observation.
And yet some hipsters had to insist that it's "shallow, simplistic, and superficial" based on their own shallow, simplistic, and superficial reaction of "This sounds 'pop'".
@@stevehall5128 I've learned that many people HEAR music but they don't LISTEN to it
@@cold-fire I am becoming more and more convinced that the number of people who are tone-deaf but still actively listen to music for other aspects is way higher than I would have thought.Same with the rhythmically-deaf and the emotionally-tone-deaf.
Which is great and they certainly shouldn't take any flak for not being able to perceive something through no fault of their own - they probably don't even _know_ their perception is different from others.
It's just frustrating not being able to distinguish those folks from the ones who are simply narrow-minded, especially when they appoint themselves God and say, "Only stuff I like is any good objectively" - who I suspect overlap a lot with those whose self-image and insecurity determine their musical taste than anything else.
A message of love for fans in these difficult times that stopped the group's performances in their tracks. Who else would even bother let alone produce a heartfelt masterpiece and such a wonderful performance. The young women are really special in every sense.
"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, 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 play the vibe she so enjoys. 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 Chase, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!
You have never seen them playing acoustic guitar, because you have still not seen ( and reacted to ) Puzzle and Anemone live. By the way, then you will also see and hear Kanami sing. It's worth!!
A sweet reaction to a sweet song.
Thanks Chase! Band-Maid has stolen my heart!
Same same
That one brings tears! ❤️
Chase, you still have so many other BAND-MADE songs to listen. Fans were thrilled, but not surprised to hear this one.
I really hope he checks out "Secret My Lips" and "Secret Maiko Lips" come April 1st. Or even more hopefully Band-Maiko returns with something new for him to check out. Time permitting.
Been waiting for your reaction, always worth it! This song is a new masterpiece from the magnificent ladies that are Band Maid!
Did you notice Misa was playing with fingers instead of a pick? The only time she's not used a pick is to slap.
It gave the bass a much smoother, richer tone.
They just continue to be so incredibly amazing! The emotional impact of this beautiful song is off the scale. Goosebumps..
I enjoy watching your reaction videos every time. BAND-MAID always surprises me.
I was helped by this song.👍
I'd like to see your reaction video of a song called "Daydreaming".
楽しみにしています‼️🇯🇵
There are so many more layers to this band that you haven't seen yet.
On an unrelated note, you should find the time to check out Band-Maiko before the end of the month.
Finally Chase reaction. This song is currently my jam. What a great song this is ..
Would absolutely love to see you breakdown their songs "Daydreaming? and "Endless Story".
I love your reactions! But I especially love the last 40 seconds of this song when it just got you and you shut up and let the feelings take over!
Something beautiful to the fan.
Saiki wrote a letter to the fans before this was released and it was very heartfelt to the fans. This song is telling their fans that they miss us as much as we miss them.
Everything they do is perfect
Gotta turn subtitles on chief. This song hits harder when you have them on. They add subtitles to everything now
There is no way I can listen music the way I need to while having the distraction of subtitles.
@@ChaseCarneson watch anime it’s good practice! Or when it’s in a foreign language like this and has subtitles watch it twice as part of your reaction. Knowing this was a love song to their fans written specifically for their cancelled budokan show because they were so concerned about them...the lyrics are very powerful. If you get the time, watch it again with the lyrics on.
Awesome reaction as always Chase! this is more of a laid back song but the instrumentation, melody and vocals behind it is really good as always. For a next band maid reaction I would suggest their collab between Miku/Kanami and Herman Li from Dragonforce, it's a small clip from their interview a week ago in which they played one of Band-Maid instrumental songs (without holding back) ruclips.net/video/sEgKgorAmaE/видео.html
Akane's Stick work is exquisite.
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Getting set and comfortable for this one. Interested for the musicians' take, again, on the role of emotion in the composition and delivery of a heartfelt performance. Band Maid seem to get it right.
This is a perfect song for Saiki. Such a beautiful voice and powerful presence on stage. I guess you could class this as a vocal solo.
It's really nice to see a reaction delivered on a much more technical level.....as in my humble opinion, this band definitely deserves.
Chase as always thanks for a great reaction. You nail my feelings about the song every time. However much I loved Band Maid before, after hearing this song I will be a Band Maid fan for the rest of my life. They have my heart.
Again a perfect reaction. This is a song for reflection and just staring into space.
You and Julia introduced me to this band and my life is better because of it. You the man Chase!
dam this song is so epic. love them
Thanks as always, Chase. You're the best. Now go outside and get some rays. I saw those legs. HADGD yourself :)
Lol. Patron SYGNEH replied, it must be in your notifications. And if you haven't already, check my replies on GuitarGent "Nemophila". I've said i'm not deciding anything without asking you first. It's your idea, i'm not stealing it :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 replied on GGs page. Don't want to make a mess out of Chase's page, too. :)
@@patron40silver Patron you're on 75 replies on SYGNEH. That's only 1 short of my all time personal record. Not bad for someone who mentioned her brows. Lol. I'll check GG now & then i need to get some sleep. Keep up the good work genious Patron :)
I think I saw one or two people pointing it out, but I wanted to emphasize that they usually do at least one slower song in their albums, at least in their recent albums, and since their debut in July 2013 they released 7 albums and are still working on one right now.
In their recent collab stream with HermanLi from Dragonforce on twitch they said that they weren't doing any features in their songs because they wanted to find their own style first.
I not only really admire their passion for their art, but also the dedication to make that even Herman Li admired.
This song would've been a love letter for their fans which they would've performed at Budokan last year who enable them to do amazing stuff like that.
A bit of trivia for everyone who read this far:
(You can stop reading if you want though)
-Kanami composes almost all of their songs while Miku writes the lyrics
-Kanami will compose songs, especially for Miku because she started in BM as a beginner, to learn harder parts of actual songs
-They will also have songs which are sung only by Miku so that Saiki can Rest her voice in concerts
-Tony Visconti (David Bowies producer) was so amazed by a concert from them he went to that he contacted them and produced a song with them
That song is the dragon cries and I highly recommend it, although it's a lot darker and sadder then any it their other stuff
-Only Miku and Saiki went to New York to meet him, but he still was amazed at how they had a 7-8 hour session
-Their highest bpm song is Black hole from their new album, with a bpm of 220 I think, and Kanami said that she would try to compose a song with 225 bpm after hearing that Dragonforces usually have around 225 bpm in most of their songs
-Herman Li promised that if they do a feature song or a concert together that he would dress as a maid
(I know strictly not a Band Maid Fact, but still hilarious and I adore him for things like that :D)
This song had all the members adding to the vocals at some point
The lyrics are beautiful.
Miku's got her own Marvel film character. She hasn't got any special powers but her DNA is made from copper & Tellurium, that's what makes her so super CuTe :)
That's why the girls of Band-Maid have that special "chemistry" !!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
@@sobabruddah7576 Soba you've been very fast with the funny clever replies recently. I'm impressed :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 I am honored and humbled by your comment! Every now and then, I'll have a moment of clarity 🤪(and a little time at work to watch a reaction and make a comment)!!! Thanks!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
@@sobabruddah7576 Like Chase said "Soba, you're important to the Maidiac community". You probably missed that bit cos you're at work :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 Actually, I'm a little late for Chase, but I did just finish watching it!!!
You know Band Maid have English cc on all their videos now if you want to check out their lyrics which are always awesome especially in 'About Us'
I do know. I choose not to have them up as they distract me form listening to the song the way I need to. I've read them right after and they're lovely.
Aside from being a great song, with lyrics on a whole new level, this song could be used as a masterclass in dynamics and arrangement. The rhythm section is way busier than it feels from the beginning. You said it is more stripped back than they usually are. I'd almost say the opposite. It is extremely well arranged to give the feeling of air and space despite how intricate the things Misa and Akane plays. It would be interesting to hear Julia Nilon (?) would say about Saiki in this song.
About the back-track. They use it quite a lot and they use it really smart to lift their songs. Band-Maid could play everything 100 % live. As far as I know both Misa, Akane and Kanami are multiinstrumentalists and playing keyboards and so on in studio. To do it live would take three or four more musicians. I am one of the lucky few that has seen them without back-track (Helsinki 2018). It was an amazing show and I'm glad I got to see them that way. They worked their butts off to compensate and did it ok. But comparing that night to a few days later in Amsterdam shows just how much better it sounds the way Band-Maid themselves imagine their songs to sound.
I'd like to hear you talk a bit about the use of back-track. To me there seems like it is some kind of a stigma attached to is. I don't think most non-musicians realise that it is more or less industry standard and used by virtually all bands no matter genre. Well, all bands that's got a drummer that can keep on time (Yes I'm looking at you Lars!). Iron Maiden was a pioneer in the metal side of things and has used it since at least since the early 90's. The unapologetic way it is used in Japan is super refreshing to me. If a song and performance grows by adding keyboards, cowbell and a screaming goat it would be silly to not use it.
I love how she says"nostalgic".
There I was enjoying my day off work, getting excited to join the premiere, only to actually look at the date and realize it is set for tomorrow. Oh well, something to look forward to after work tomorrow.
Haha well it's love now so hopefully you've seen it
Yeah, I have seen it and it was good. It's a great song for Saiki's vocals and MISA doing MISA things, adding immense value without any taking away from any other part.
As always, a perfect reaction. This song is meant to take you on a little trip with the band.
"About us" all in this sh**** period of forced isolation, lacking human contact, The Maids delivers a message: "you are not alone". So come on board, we offer you this little trip with us, till we can meet again.
Thank you (to the Maids and to Chase).
May I suggest a reaction? A few days ago, Herman Li has invited Miku and Kanami to a live stream and they've jammed together. They've done "Without holding back". You can find it on the Dragon Force's channel. It's fun to watch and could provide a good moment of reaction on a lighter tone. :-)
So agreed with all your comments. This masterpiece easily demonstrates the absolute science of these girls regarding both music composition and arrangements (not sure about this word in English). I just discovered Band-Maid a few days ago (could you believe that), and almost by chance, and well.... instant fan 200%. So talented, so stunning, so amazing, so awesome, so... Actually, this planet truly needs these girls and their music. I deeply hope they are all safe in Japan. To be honest, I consider it is a chance and a privilege to leave on the same planet and at the same period of time than these girls.
Anyway, thank you very much for your reviews. I truly enjoy the detail of your analysis (the ear of a musician and a composer, no doubt) and already watched a lot of them.
Take care.
This song is absolutely beautiful, it's amazing, and knowing the back story of the love letter to the fans makes it even better.
I think I said this before (and I don't remember if you reacted to any of those) but you should check the acoustic versions of Puzzle and Anemone, pure magic
Acoustic versions of some of their songs are truly brilliant you even get to hear Kanami sing and she will surprise you.
@@ShikataGaNai100 You hardly hear Kanami but when she sang i was surprised on how pure her voice was .
I knew this would be interesting, been waiting for it. Their knowledge of every genre of music comes through here. Misa could be one of the great jazz bassists if she wanted. Thanks for getting to this!
Hey Chase, when you can, the song "Daydreaming" also reacts. It is an absolutely beautiful song too and with one of the most intense guitar solos in the band.
Thanks for this one Chase! So cool to see you vibe to a song that gives me chills every single time!
It's beautiful
It's too beautiful.
What a fantastic Band !!!!!!!!! Thats why we love them for so long !!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍🎸🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎤🎸🎶🎵
It's amazing what a forced year long break can do for awesome songwriters
A lot of people miss the fact that Misa is finger picking this whole bass line. Something she rarely if ever does.
MISA - is a pro. She will switch between techniques depending on what the song needs.
@@DigidestendSuani28 EXACTLY ! She is a pro and with huge feel for everything she plays on. She has at least 4 tones and she places them in exactly the right place in the songs. She will go down in Rock History as one of the greats.
Thanks Chase. Again. Most of the times I'm as dazzled by the songs (this one is bliss) as your by own "experience" of it... I sit back & observe & listen and it remotely feels like I'm at a gig with a crowd of "you's" reacting / feeling in unison. Your body language, speed of brain, sensitivity etc etc. It's so comforting to witness all this. No veil, no mask. Just genuine artists & people with chills in their spines.