Band-Maid | "Forbidden Tale" MV Reaction

[@me262talon2]

Thanks DLD! Good to see you. I enjoy the way you express your ideas.

[@ALAN_COX]

Introducing The Band... Misa [mee-sah] (Barefoot Assassin) - Bass Guitar Miku [mee-kuu] (Small Pigeon) - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Lyricist, Band Founder Akane [aah-kah-neh] (Gorilla) - Drums Saiki [sigh-kee] (Sai-Chan) - Lead Vocals Kanami [kah-nah-mee] (Mincho) - Lead Guitar, Songwriter

[@DreamiesLonelyDreamer]

Thanks for the pronunciation!

[@mikeholmes5308]

"Another banger, it never ends." Truer words were never said. They have so many amazing songs that once you've gone over all of them again, you go back to listen to them another time, and they're back to being new again. It's insane how I can't get enough of them. Looking forward to more Band-Maid from you, but also that Nemophila and Nightwish, two other of my favorite bands! Looks like you haven't listened to Jinjer yet. The usual starting point for reactors is their studio live take of "Pisces" (I think it may hold the record for most reacted to song on KZbin, and for a reason). Would love to see you react to that! You are a most perceptive and eloquent reactor, and I'm glad you're feeling better now to get back to it!

[@DreamiesLonelyDreamer]

Thanks for watching! I have heard Jinjer and loved what I've heard. I'll definitely check out more on the channel!

[@mkoose]

Glad you are back with Band-Maid ;.-)

[@bocatampere]

Masterful songwriting and storytelling 🔥❤️ Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️

[@findle70]

Great reaction. This song is one of their most epic, in terms of lyrical ideas combined with the composition of the music. And I would argue, it is one of the most unique MV's they've done, in that the visual story perfectly compliments the song itself, and adds to it. Really the ideas are two parts - first, Kanami did the primary composition (as usual) and at the time was dealing with grief over losing a close relative. So she said she wanted to write a song that could represent all the experiences in one life. So you get that same melody being carried in different formats across different musical motifs. And like you said, it feels - lighter. Not happy, not sad, but with lightness and movement. At the same time, Saiki wrote the lyrics, and her explanation is that she was studying the history of story telling and song throughout history. And she came across the concept that some societies had 'banned' songs and stories in the past. But what is fascinating to her, that with modern technology and research, we can find those old stories and songs, and 'bring them back'. She thought how that was also like - meeting those original artists, from long ago, and giving their life and work meaning. So the one 'she met in the cherry blossoms', is that person because she was reading their story. (the little jazz section there, is the story itself). But then she thinks - if it works now, it will be the same far into the future. Someone, 'hundreds of years' from now, could discover Band--Maid, through their songs, and it may help them when they need it - 'Don't be sad, just say my name and we'll be there'. And then the last part of that, is she knows their music will carry forward through their fans. So in the middle she says 'let me hear your voice' - and then you get the sound of a audience yelling during a show. So Saiki put her ideas to Kanami's musical exploration of a life, and you get Forbidden Tale. And like I said, the MV adds to the whole concept - the shadow hand is the artist from the past, reaching to the future to connect. The part where the room goes red - that's the part where Saiki lets the artists decry what happened to them - 'how dare you take our story!'. But then the room suddenly turns back to normal, and we're back to our time. It's just such a lovely concept, matched with equally epic music. They are elevating their ability to convey ideas to their music, and that's amazing to me all these years later!

[@daveboehle6027]

Thank you...great song..👍

[@daaaaaave]

Glad you seem like you're recovering well. Her name is Saiki. Pronounced like Sigh Key. Her vibrato technique is fairly common in Japan, where it's a bit quicker than you usually hear in western music. The spot where you paused to talk about it, she is being enhanced by Miku's backing vocal. They always sounded great together, but they've improved so much over the years.

[@pitamaid]

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[@lorreporre7467]

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[@sugaanessena3143]

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[@Greg-om2hb]

Alternative? Early 00’s? You’ll like BESTIE, BAND-MAID’s collaboration with Mike Einziger of Incubus.

[@Greg-om2hb]

You like a dramatic vibrato? Experience the incomparable FUKI singing with the all-female band DOLL$BOXX (pr. “Dolls Box”) in TAKE MY CHANCE (the video is confusing, but it’s a send up of the IDOL scene) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aVq2eLm56HncU

[@kieranbuffini8632]

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[@ALAN_COX]

With a username like yours you should check out Band-Maid's song Daydreaming if you haven't already done so. You might want to grab a box of tissues beforehand.

[@MnPofBM]

😊Hello 👋