ALAMAT - 'Maharani' (Official M/V) REACTION

[@Ver0_Cat]

I love the part where the boys put the crown on the girl's head and lifted her up with the bamboo poles. They are showing her that this is how strong men should treat a woman!

[@nadie.0]

I always comment this: Alamat are ambassadors and educators, so basically Magiliws are students of Alamat. With its viewers, including Filipinos and non-Filipinos, Alamat hopes to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for Filipino heritage and culture. They are getting ready for a school performance in this MV. The story and lyrics are about longing for the girl even though she doesn’t see the guy just yet. The reason the girl in the music video continued in the unhealthy relationship was that she didn't see her value herself in the same way that Alamat does. The girl chose her abusive and manipulative boyfriend at the end of the video, but the lyrics say "I won't get tired," so the story doesn't really end there because the guy is still waiting. The culture of the Marano people is being showcased here. (Maranao means "lake people"). All of the performers have a story, but this MV only focuses on the Royal Princess and Prince. When translated to English, the lyrics of Alamat's songs may appear to be ordinary (e.g Queen and King), but in actuality, they often use rare and archaic Tagalog words (e.g Maharani, Lakambini, and Lakan) that are not commonly understood by many Filipinos today. 1. The guy in the motorcycle is Migo Valid, a singer-songwriter and actor under Viva Entertainment. 2. The girl is from the girl group BINI, Jhoanna Robles. 3. Jhoanna’s headdress is called a Sarimanok, a legendary bird from Maranao culture. (Sari - different colors, Manok - rooster/hen) 4. The outfits’ designs are influenced by illustrations from the late sixteenth century Boxer Codex which show how prior to Spanish colonization, gold was lavishly used by the archipelago’s various ruling classes in their clothing. (From Alamat’s post) 5. Their neckties have the Maranao weaving patterns. 6. Their group choreo and music is highly influenced by Singkil. 7. Dance: There are different kinds of Singkil, in this MV it is about courtship. It is considered one of the most golden Filipino dances, and is performed as a ritual for festivals and ceremonial rites of passage by young Maranao women, particularly of noble blood, to showcase their eligibility and agility for marriage. The word "singkil" means "to twist the feet with disturbing objects."

[@johnbenedictmarcos3918]

Magiliws can be their mission partners

[@Martin-yh7vi]

I just noticed how wide Taneo's eyes got when she gave the props back to him. Like no way she just did that!?

[@aldwee5846]

Finally another alamat reaction after soooo looooongggg

[@heyaitshela]

I really hope Alamat gets more recognition for this. For me this is the perfect sound for them! This is their best song IMO

[@baroqueviolin82]

I second the notion. 👍

[@thalie9773]

I really agree with this comment.

[@chaiantoinnette1667]

true!!! their pasulong album is amazing it's the best genre for them. Aswang and Gayuma are literally sooo good as well

[@loelle9145]

Everybody hates the ending.... 🤣🤣🤣 Jhoanna did acting in some ABSCBN shows before she trained for a PPOP GG( at that time BINI was not a group yet). That explains why she is good in acting.🥰🥰

[@gabsan8431]

it’s the reality i’m afraid 😔 I wanted a part 2 where she ends up with taneo 😭

[@paclebkarlvincent2772]

maybe in huwag muna tayon umuwi 😜

[@ujanemorales3863]

Me too, I don’t like the ending! It hursts me.. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sabreensudi3668]

manifesting real bad 🤎😭🤎

[@angelsusannoy899]

1:08 "I'm a little jealous." Same here, Bro! Haha. You're on Jhoanna's side while we're on Taneo's side. 😂

[@Momonmeh]

We can tell that you were invested in the story line of the mv!! Hahaha. I walked out too when the bad guy won in the end… 😂

[@yramecarg3549]

As an A’tin, Alamat is my second fav ppop group 😩✋🏻

[@jdd6561]

we do bestie

[@joyceolea7160]

Truth

[@theblanketstealer]

i feel you on the ending lol, i was like "nooooo" hahahha. dude maharani has been on repeat for me since they dropped their album a couple months ago, it's seriously one of my favorite songs everrr

[@adelamaire8943]

Same bruh after the ending. ...*walks out*

[@emilyacana341]

Wow! I like their costumes and the dance moves.

[@magiliwsingapore8352]

Your walk out is thus far the most realistic reaction to the ending! Hahaha

[@mkedit8629]

BEST MV REACTION of Maharani WHAHAHHAHA

[@Zashi0780]

same bro...i hate that ending too but,jhoanna though....shes so freakin gorgeous!

[@dramolina6504]

So glad that many of. Ppop groups are. Shining. Thank you Alex. I found out this group. Because of you...

[@Skip-Kilat]

i was actually in a same situation as taneo a loooong time ago back in college. the girl i cared for was in a toxic relationship. 😢 i was so crushed. we all moved on though… i’m happily married now with kids. she ended up marrying the guy but they ended up separating despite having kids. although she rebounded and is happily with another (better) person now. life…

[@jhoeysarno7142]

Exactly what I did when Bini Jhoanna went back to her redflag of a boyfriend..but unfortunately that's the reality. Stockholm syndrome. Thanks for the reaction. Rooting for Jhoneo (Jhoanna +Taneo). subbed :)

[@gypsyfox3973]

Jhoanna and Taneo were performing a traditional dance of the Maranao tribe, a group of people from the southern part of the Philippines who are known for their rich culture and arts as well as strong faith in Islam.

[@sabreensudi3668]

in his own reaction of the mv, phil. historian kirby araullo said that the singkil which was performed by jhoanna & taneo is the romanticized version of the dance to fit the theme of the song. it is based on the "darangen", a maranao epic where the kidnapped princess gandingan (jhoanna) escapes a demon by running through the forest. the demon attempts to stop her by sending an earthquake her way, causing the princess to hop over toppling trees (bamboo poles clashing against each other). in the end, she saves herself without waiting for a savior.

[@LebLeb-0688]

Maharani needs a Part2!

[@Dynomo20]

Yep, that type of storyline happens in real life. Not always a happy ending…

[@yOongi1106]

Hahaha Alex Reaction 😂 🤣 seeing the Singkil and Tinikling now embedded in PPop because of Maharani, #ALAMAT's best song and MV as of today. This brought back happy memories of school days learning Philippine Dances.

[@beerginvodca]

Somehow, Alamat's song "Sa Pnaginip Na Lang" is playing in my head while watching your rv. Lol

[@Itachi_Uchiha_Waifu]

Haha same

[@TFMCeb]

You are so invested in the story Alex! This track is lit!💚💚💚

[@aglargalad]

You literally could hear your heart break into pieces at the end. 😅 Same reaction, ngl.

[@loveleevanity3792]

Im so happy your doing a reaction video with Alamat! They are my favorite PPOP as well. 🤎

[@diwani8572]

You should react to more alamat videos and the wish bus performance.

[@selena2530]

the way how Alex walked out tho Hahaha ARRGGH 🤧😂😂😍

[@thatboi3rdy]

best reaction HAHAHAHAH

[@watruwatching-juls]

Thanks so much for the reaction video Alex! I had the same reaction with the ending 😂 But it's realistic. Sadly, people go back to their toxic partners. I hope you get to react to the Wish bus performance of Alamat with Lyca of their song "ILY ILY" 🤎 Have a great day!

[@friendshipstops6360]

ALAMAT - 'Aswang' (Official M/V) ❤🙏

[@pdnjlyn2355]

"why do the bad boys always win" i felt that bruh

[@Itachi_Uchiha_Waifu]

Alex was me when she went back to that guy 🤣

[@ujanemorales3863]

I want a movie on this! Taneo look so good. He so sweet.

[@marlynmendoza3608]

Blackout Alex,, I like ur reaction Alex 😊😊😊😊😊

[@johnlemarhingpit5348]

I Laughed so hard bro! I love your reaction ❤️❤️ Love you always❤️❤️

[@Ashley_pep]

I literally walked away when I saw that ending! Howwwww?! WHY?!?!

[@purpleprincess0204]

I'm really happy seeing them yesterday performing Live at Ppop Fest at Market Market Fort Bonifacio Global Taguig City. They are really good looking guy's.💜 It's really hard to confess your feelings specially with your best friend. #Magiliw🏆

[@bmona7550]

The wooden sticks thing is Tinikling and they were practicing for a school performance of one of the cultural dances in the Philippines. The traditional dance that uses the Tinikling is the Maranao courtship dance called, Singkil. The dance is about a king/prince and a queen/princess. The queen/princess dances for the king/prince as part of the courtship. This dance is from pre colonial Philippines (back before the islands were colonized by Spain; when the islands were culturally closer to Indian culture/rulership/belief/society similar to how Indonesia and Thailand is still today when it comes to their culture) hence why it is performed in cultural festivals in schools there. The dancers for the dance are often students the whole class shipped, the athletic or known dancers of the class, attractive students or the hard working ones. The cool part about this song and MV is that instead of the lady dancing for the man, it is instead the man dancing for the lady. It’s quite romantic and a nice cultural twist

[@lae4778]

HAHSHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I FEEL YOU ALEX

[@skzloveskz6485]

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[@istanbini5150]

Hahahhaha . Jhoanna 😫🤣😌😩😵 why?!!

[@SSNaeSarang]

We have the same reaction on the last part and I cried 😭😆

[@wrider34]

I have a feeling that there will be a continuation MV of this story with another Alamat song, it better! 🤬😋😊

[@livynarra8709]

Manifesting !!

[@livynarra8709]

All of us pissed off with the ending!!! Part 2! Rooting they end up together! I think this will happen..

[@riaconradt2554]

I almost spit out what was in my mouth when you stood up to leave! Hahahaha! Yup. 2nd lead syndrome. I was already thinking “Alex is gonna be so disappointed…”. The dance they’re doing is called Singkil and it’s a traditional dance where the dancers need to navigate clapping bamboo poles. A truly unique dance.

[@halftaohalfhuman9154]

Just like many others, Alamat is my 2nd favorite ppop group after SB19. But in terms of genre preference, i like alamat more since they do more RnBs. But overall, PPop groups are 🔥 nowadays. PS: i'm with you with the ending. We hated it too. 🤣

[@eloiaranzamendez4048]

We have the same reaction, hahaha!

[@iankarldavid8836]

Yeeeeee! Also me, tired of being the good boy.

[@chastesanpablo3]

Same alex *walks out* but they kept it real though, that's what happens in real life.

[@alegrianatividad8669]

I was so excited & curious to see you reaction bec the girl is Jhoanna, I know you'll be upset on the toxic guy, I understand your reaction bec jhoanna is your bias in Bini, I smiled on your reaction & comments, yes I agree there should be a part 2 of this MV better yet a movie, bec Jhoneo has a chemistry, they can act, sing & dance together, Relax Alex, jhoanna is still pretty on that MV I can feel your reaction if you were in Taneo's role, Good MV , perfect, casting, music, choreo, visuals, total concept is 100% , it makes everybody is affected, ggod job viva kudos to all the people behind on this project.,..clap clap,

[@magiliwsingapore8352]

OMG hahha I was so looking forward to your reaction to the ending! 😂

[@glengagni4771]

I love you dude! Haha but I know right, bad boys are jerks haha. Love the MV and your reaction was the best! Thanks so much for the awesome love and support🤎🤎🤎

[@arbinacabiloque4071]

😘🥰🥺

[@Ver0_Cat]

Alex, love you man. I don't usually comment on your videos, but yeah you're one of my fave Ppop reactors out there coz of your smart, funny and genuine insights. My top 3 Ppop groups are SB19, Alamat and G22. Looking forward to more reactions on them. Keep it up!

[@ceruleanx5364]

I think its like Ben & Ben’s MV’s where it’s like a series. Theres probably a part 2

[@Roscoe3100]

Alex you’re too cute 😅 with your reaction .. did not see that coming Yup hope Alamat blow up this year

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Alex, you were heading for a fall when you thought the girl would be with the good guy. L🤗ved your Reaction. Raw.🥰 The bad boy..🥴

[@lahelalala]

I feel you Alex! I laughed so hard tho when you walked away. I was seeing this for the first time too and had the same reaction. 🥲 I agree with your reaction.

[@purpleapple6]

Love your reaction Alex! 😄

[@hl2582]

Jhoana is coming back for a happy ending..

[@viahope1206]

I feel you bro😅

[@kurokun09]

Same reaction bro hahahaha bad boys always win

[@streamly.7931]

Hi Alex, I hope you could react to ABKD, Ily-ily, Aswang & Porque by ALAMAT too 😊

[@dianaradagasdas90]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA same reaction alex same

[@crysrose]

😂 lol u were funny love how invested you are with your bias ❤

[@elroselemmire7786]

lesson of this mv: you can treat ppl like they're kings and queens and still they will choose those who'll treat them like trash lol

[@SaintPeter_Plan26]

I feel you bro I'm jhoanna bias too and hurt at the end😢

[@starlight8142]

I feel you Alex. 😂😂😂

[@sheanbryllem.santos1090]

your reaction in the end is literally my reaction lol

[@kwanangwanders588]

Well reality sucks.... When you get to really love the other person even if it's toxic... So hoping for a sequel tho... 😂 Maharani's being sung by a Hopeless Romantic, sadt 😭

[@andersonpardilla6211]

Your reaction is perfect!!! Hahahaha 🤣

[@mrnjhnvllss]

Really waited for your reaction on this because I knew you were Jhoanna biased.😅

[@mangledolaf]

You’re so funny Alex 😂 New A’tin here who likes Alamat!

[@axelhoward]

YOU'RE REACTION IS SO REAL BRO, EXACTLY JUST LIKE MINE

[@deannekimberly]

thank you for this reaction! you made me laugh hahahaha 😂😂😂

[@cutecreatives8541]

it's jhoanna in her redflag era HAHAHAHAHHA i laughed so hard with your reaction at the last part. i knew that will be your reaction HAHAHAHAH

[@ruselleguiangpineofficial]

Jhoanna is a Leader of Bini but me my Bias is Maloi and Mikha... ❤❤❤

[@lovelyboo18]

I've been waiting for your reaction because Jhoanna is in the MV 😂😂🤣🤣

[@rjamesferrer]

Same

[@lsereno19]

Well, good guys never win.

[@dijae6937]

The ending we didn't except

[@thrdz130]

Alex baby, Alamat's Gayuma MV and wish bus reactions when?😅😚

[@kmen07]

There are some ladies out there that really like being treated like crap 😂... And then when they finally mature and realized how they should be treated, they reminisce about "The one that got away" during drinking sessions with friends 😂

[@YhoryXs]

Alex it's 9pm here and my nephews are sleeping but i cant control it. Don't make laugh bruhhh!! haha Same reaction. Hays girl girls girls MARUPOK.

[@ysiadatechna4586]

Ohh with that kind of mv now I come to realized that Maharani song a sad music

[@thunder4216]

You should react to another ALAMAT MV called ASWANG

[@zeenu8309]

Waiting for your reaction to their song gayuma❤

[@janetperez1922]

Hi,Alex.Can you pls.react to Alamat's "Porque" ,"ABKD",and "Aswang", too?Would love to see your reaction too to"Kasmala" but you might want to watch Kirby Araullo's Pinoy Historian reaction to this song to appreciate the metaphors and cultural references.

[@Diyel]

Bruh, the way Kirby broke the song down is impeccable. Must-recommend!

[@junkyukoala9747]

"why do the bad boys always win?" Hahahahahah so true😭

[@shortvidtv]

dude the way you reacted at the end 😂🤣 u deserved this sub and like (my bias is mimasaur too)

[@wahtusy3519]

Please react to Gayuma by Alamat

[@thegemcrafter28]

And Alex walks out hahaha 😂😂😂🤣

[@LeahAlibo]

Hahahahaha the reaction when you left the ending with a bad boy

[@clang0035]

hope you react to their song 'ABKD' ❤️❤️❤️

[@ryanmartinez-d1x]

jhoanna will appear in another MV it will be release aug 2 i think

[@djromelee8708]

Same reaction bro. Haha She seems so happy with him so WHY???!!!! HAHA

[@jeffgray8122]

They don't always win Alex.

[@paul7240]

the ending mkes me sad

[@LooneysWorldOfficial]

It is predicted because of the first lines says

[@mandu0613]

YOU SHOULD WATCH "DILAW" BY MAKI !!!! MALOI WAS THERE TOOOO

[@HameSe]

same reaction... kkkk Alex if you can react as well for Dream Maker's Team Topick "HIt Me" performance that would be nice.. thanks..