You are right. They use their maid outfits as an armor. They use it to be Band Maid and they use to be embarrassed or shy without it. This MV says a lot with and without words.
If I even think of covering Akane's drum patterns I need a paramedic, I can't even imagine what Kanami has come up with, but damn that's exciting, thanks for the share 👍🍻
@crapstirrer they would likely never re-record old songs as they are on a different record label. But I have noticed different live arrangements where Miku plays a riff Kanami was playing in older videos, or some small new parts that were not in the original
BAND-MAID never stands still, always moving above and beyond the fan's expectations & ... and can we just say how beautiful the MAIDS all look with their hair down.
I love this video - and I love Saiki's voice and Miku's harmonizing even more. It's really beautiful. The minimalist style of the video lets us completely focus on each member of the band and the music they are playing.
Not only does she use her thumb to play the low E string but she even reach the A string for the last part of the riff ("E" and "A" strings in normal tuning, I know this is actually Drop D# tuning here😉). Only bluesmen with huge hands are playing like that usually (think SRV)!
Ever since I first heard this, I felt this was a song from each one of them to each other. Take the lyrics and apply it to them over their entire careers together and it just fits.
I am transfixed how beautiful Kanami looks here! ❤ This song grows on me more and more! I like your insights about this song and video. I really feel they never do anything haphazardly and think things through.
I stated in the audio only reaction that this to me has a 1990s rock vibe. As in pure mid to late 90's Alt. Rock with a bit of Mike Einziger's influence being more than just the co-writer with Miku.
There is an interesting story behind "Black Hole". According to Akane, Kanami asked her how fast she could drum. Akane said around 190 bpm. Then Kanami went off and wrote "Black Hole" that peaks at 220 bpm! So Akane goes and writes the drum patterns for the track. She wrote 7, for the band to choose which one. She labelled them: 1. Easy 2. Comfortable 3. Normal 4. Possible if I work hard 5. Tough 6. Painfull 7. Hell Akane said "Of course, the band chose Hell"!
John, good seeing you again. This song is beautiful and angelic. Kanami's frills are angel wings. If this is what heaven looks and sounds like, I'm going to have start mending my ways!!!!!
They all look stunningly beautiful in this stunningly beautiful video, but especially Kanami. I agree with everything you said. Maybe they have gone as far as they can as maids- be brave and not scared of change for the better.
Hey John! Sounds like you're saying they are allowing us to see them behind their veil. It's almost like they're showing us they are "Besties" not only on an emotional level, but also on a spiritual one. I didn't imagine them doing the video this way (I was looking at it through a nostalgic lens), but I think it is just brilliant. Thanks for the review. Cheers!!
Kanami on Twitter: "Another song with difficult drums has been created... Poor A-chan.. Akane: Leave it to me 💪 Miku: A-chan is so fun to be around. 🕊 Po. Kanami: I also created a solo part for Kobato so don't worry...♡ Kobato: Po!!🕊I'll do my best Po!!!
Great reaction... This is the second time I have watched this video of Bestie.. It just dawned on me....Back in the mid 70`s there was a glam rock band by the name of "Angel". They always dressed in white brought back memories. As a disabled musician of 56 plus years I have seen so many incredible musicians in my life. Band-Maid is my favorite of all time and that says a lot. Again great reaction. One of my favorite Angel's best song was "Tower" 🤘🤘
It looks like Kanami and Akane are actually back to singing backing vocals like they used to do before they went really technical. And Kanami looks like an angel in her outfit, and her ponytail has returned.
Actually, since they are singing all the lyrics in English, (Like ABBA used to do after using their own language beforehand) I think their outfits are possibly Maid outfits from a different culture as well.
if want to see mike play with band maid thier is a video on may may 1 concert where band maid made a opening act they play with mike it's a fan cam it's in youtube you can react
Band-Maid calls their maid costumes their "Battle Armor" and on "Bestie" I truly believe that Kanami 'out-gapped' Miku this time by dressing as an angelic princess - and then shredding to high heaven!
I completely agree with you about them not wearing the maid outfits in this video. I personally think they all look great and their look suits the song. Also, looking forward to meeting you out there at The Day of Maid next week 😁
People only talk about Kpop, but Korea has embraced Western pop too much. Asia (mainly Japan and China) is far ahead of the West in terms of art and morals lol Keep reacting to Japanese things, there are a lot of good things there! Thanks!
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I think the outfits are symbolic of them dropping their "battle armor" and putting themselves out there as vulnerable.
Yes, as well as showing they can be both fierce and feminine.
The armor is what they display to the world. This is what they display to themselves.
You are right. They use their maid outfits as an armor. They use it to be Band Maid and they use to be embarrassed or shy without it. This MV says a lot with and without words.
By the way, Kanami announced that she has written new songs where Akane will have a very hard time. And now there will be Miku's solo.
If I even think of covering Akane's drum patterns I need a paramedic, I can't even imagine what Kanami has come up with, but damn that's exciting, thanks for the share 👍🍻
"Holy drums Batman!" Actually should be: "Holey drums Pigeonwoman".
I gotta wonder if they ever rewrite or rerecord old songs to accommodate Miku's improved skills.
@crapstirrer they would likely never re-record old songs as they are on a different record label. But I have noticed different live arrangements where Miku plays a riff Kanami was playing in older videos, or some small new parts that were not in the original
@@crapstirrer'beauty and the beast' ❤ 😅 including an official live video ... Well, that will never happen 😮
BAND-MAID never stands still, always moving above and beyond the fan's expectations & ... and can we just say how beautiful the MAIDS all look with their hair down.
I love this video - and I love Saiki's voice and Miku's harmonizing even more. It's really beautiful. The minimalist style of the video lets us completely focus on each member of the band and the music they are playing.
Not only does she use her thumb to play the low E string but she even reach the A string for the last part of the riff ("E" and "A" strings in normal tuning, I know this is actually Drop D# tuning here😉). Only bluesmen with huge hands are playing like that usually (think SRV)!
Mincho looks absolutely stunning with her white dress and ponytail.
ready to fly.
Ever since I first heard this, I felt this was a song from each one of them to each other. Take the lyrics and apply it to them over their entire careers together and it just fits.
I am transfixed how beautiful Kanami looks here! ❤
This song grows on me more and more!
I like your insights about this song and video. I really feel they never do anything haphazardly and think things through.
I stated in the audio only reaction that this to me has a 1990s rock vibe. As in pure mid to late 90's Alt. Rock with a bit of Mike Einziger's influence being more than just the co-writer with Miku.
There is an interesting story behind "Black Hole". According to Akane, Kanami asked her how fast she could drum. Akane said around 190 bpm. Then Kanami went off and wrote "Black Hole" that peaks at 220 bpm! So Akane goes and writes the drum patterns for the track. She wrote 7, for the band to choose which one. She labelled them:
1. Easy
2. Comfortable
3. Normal
4. Possible if I work hard
5. Tough
6. Painfull
7. Hell
Akane said "Of course, the band chose Hell"!
John, good seeing you again. This song is beautiful and angelic. Kanami's frills are angel wings. If this is what heaven looks and sounds like, I'm going to have start mending my ways!!!!!
Angel wings!! Yes
They all look stunningly beautiful in this stunningly beautiful video, but especially Kanami. I agree with everything you said. Maybe they have gone as far as they can as maids- be brave and not scared of change for the better.
Hey John! Sounds like you're saying they are allowing us to see them behind their veil. It's almost like they're showing us they are "Besties" not only on an emotional level, but also on a spiritual one. I didn't imagine them doing the video this way (I was looking at it through a nostalgic lens), but I think it is just brilliant. Thanks for the review. Cheers!!
Kanami on Twitter: "Another song with difficult drums has been created... Poor A-chan..
Akane: Leave it to me 💪
Miku: A-chan is so fun to be around. 🕊 Po.
Kanami: I also created a solo part for Kobato so don't worry...♡
Kobato: Po!!🕊I'll do my best Po!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your reaction is absolutely spot on, this is a beautiful song and a beautiful video. They all look amazing.
Great reaction... This is the second time I have watched this video of Bestie.. It just dawned on me....Back in the mid 70`s there was a glam rock band by the name of "Angel". They always dressed in white brought back memories. As a disabled musician of 56 plus years I have seen so many incredible musicians in my life. Band-Maid is my favorite of all time and that says a lot. Again great reaction. One of my favorite Angel's best song was "Tower" 🤘🤘
It looks like Kanami and Akane are actually back to singing backing vocals like they used to do before they went really technical.
And Kanami looks like an angel in her outfit, and her ponytail has returned.
Appears like A-Chan is as well. Only MISA is tight-lipped, as usual
I've got Nuthin, such an amazing band of musical unicorns, thank you BAND -MAID Po 👍🍻
Mincho looks like an beautiful angel and all the ladies look stunning. And Misa looks looks an assassin angel.
Girls look like 5 angels in this white outfits! So beautiful! And song is great! thanks for your reaction.
Angelic Maids casting a heavenly spell! I need to smile and cry in joy at the same time. Truely they sending what i need to go forward day by day.
Love her purple hair 💜.
It just pops here against the black/white
Oh, you’re coming to Japan again!
I’ll be at the Day of Maid concert, so see you there 😊
Heck yes! See you there!
New one!! I didn’t know. Thanks!
Dude I’m betting we’ll have a us tour announcement soon! Let’s go to the show together if so!
@@JohnReavesLive Consider it a lock.
👍👍Awesomely awesome MV and performance. Loved it. 🖖❤
Actually, since they are singing all the lyrics in English, (Like ABBA used to do after using their own language beforehand) I think their outfits are possibly Maid outfits from a different culture as well.
Saiki's voice comes through very well here.
You're going to be at the Day of Maid!! I'm happy for you, man. I'd love to go back to Japan, especially if it included that!
Mr.JohnReaves, Thanks for your always wonderful reaction！
Held on August 17th and 18th, 2024!
BAND-MAID to appear at "SUMMER SONIC 2024"!
BAND-MAID will be performing on Saturday, August 17th.
Very cool. Very unexpected and very BandMaid.
if want to see mike play with band maid thier is a video on may may 1 concert where band maid made a opening act they play with mike it's a fan cam it's in youtube you can react
The Japan concert is going to be epic! And then, we get The Warning too!!!! See ya there John .👍. #bandmaid. #thewarning
the girls look amazing! ♥
Bamd Angels!🫶👊🤘
They look like angels and fairies
They look beautiful...hope they keep the new look!
Band-Maid calls their maid costumes their "Battle Armor" and on "Bestie" I truly believe that Kanami 'out-gapped' Miku this time by dressing as an angelic princess - and then shredding to high heaven!
I completely agree with you about them not wearing the maid outfits in this video. I personally think they all look great and their look suits the song. Also, looking forward to meeting you out there at The Day of Maid next week 😁
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! not sure if anyone else has mentioned it (there are a lot of comments) Sai-chan is credited with costume design.
Saiki has the Hime haircut.
She got it a couple months ago. She instagramed when she got it.
That definite Incubus Flavor, playing Forwards, with a... Hesitation? A slight discord between Rhythm and Lyrics.
🕊️Po!
They look beautiful playing this beautiful song. Was the wow for Saiki, lol?
People only talk about Kpop, but Korea has embraced Western pop too much. Asia (mainly Japan and China) is far ahead of the West in terms of art and morals lol
Keep reacting to Japanese things, there are a lot of good things there!
Thanks!
Mincho made me cry.
It's just strange...not strange....different seeing Misa in all white, but I kinda love it. Man, I'm ready for next week.
I love this band so much. Have you checked out “blooming” or “dice”? “Sense”? Or any of their Band Maiko stuff. Too much to list.
Miku's hair though 🤩
Angelic Kanami’s solo 😍🔥🤘❤️😭❤️
Scandalous but so coool, Po! Btw, make "Peace not War" gear, Po! 🦍🍌🍌
Best.
john! xdinary heroes just came back with their first full album and it was amazing you have to check it out!
That is an interesting theory about the costumes I hadn't considered before.
I guess the reason they are not using the Band-Maid costumes is that this is not a pure Band-Maid song.
Thank you for nice reaction.
I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo)
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"DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV)
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ruclips.net/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/видео.html
"On set" (Live)
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"Don't you tell ME" (Live)
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and
FREEDOM (Official Live Video)
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Kanami has new amp?
White outfits and singing in English?
They've gone all Lovebites. 🤣