BAND-MAID / Manners (Official Music Video) Reaction | Metal Musician Reacts

[@ethangospodareck]

Saiki has some real 70s 80s rocker power in this one!

[@russreason4785]

There are bits in the beginning remind me of Rush...."what you're doing "... love it, love it, love it.

[@GSpotter63]

First there was Johann Sebastian Bach then came Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and now we have Kanami Tono, joining with the world’s best composers.

[@rossmudie9298]

Spot on with the stoner feeling, see i'm getting the riff lord tony iommi in parts, those dirty dirgy riffs sprinkled with kanami bright dynamics, this woman is 'legend' !

[@Toobeegort]

Who would think that this is how Band-Maid makes a come back, no one saw this coming, they are the zenith of rock.

[@saltydashlightly9074]

Kanami went to a guitar store and when she left the guitars gently wept. Miku and Saiki went to the horse race and the horses stopped and bowed to them. Misa's fans created a rock and roll hall of fame chant , Misa Misa Misa ; that became Japan's new national drinker's toast. Akane met Jimmy Page and he told her she reminded him of John Bonham.

[@geraldgetskow3420]

When you read the English lyrics you see that Miku has written a biography about the band's past and what they want to do from here on. Very clever writing. I don't know how Miku keeps on popping out hit after hit. She's a hidden gem in the songwriting world.

[@highspec2140]

Screaming Miku is so fresh and it's totally awesome 🥰🥰🥰

[@someperry7263]

They are so freaking good. Like this. Like all previous ones. This is rock for me. Thanks for great comments & as well doing this!

[@sugoruyo]

Hot diggity damn! Miku's slowly but surely turning into a rockstar herself...

[@zelbinian]

Yeah I agree with the concert. It took them a song or so to find their feet. Which, given the lack of touring over the past year, totally forgivable. Sometimes you gotta kick the tires before you can light the fires. And boy did they burn the house down by the end of the night.

[@ianashcroft8156]

Just listened to the entire Unseen world album and I'm speechless it's just sublime amazing there aren't enough adjectives to praise it. Misa's Bass solo on No god jaw dropping, no one bad filler track...I still seek revenge is my early fave then Why WHY Why. These Ladies are Important in the sense they are keeping guitar based rock alive. It's crazy I "Discovered" them June 2019 and There hasn't been a day I haven't listened to at least one of their songs. Kanami is simply a compositional genius. Long may they reign.

[@cembor]

So this song is literally a bridge song for Band-Maid. It bridges their sound from the earlier albums (Just Bring It, Maid in Japan, and World Domination) and mini-albums to Conqueror and their new sound on Unseen World. This song is so sick on some many levels. You have Miku getting some crazy bends (as you noted), Kanami riffing in a great delta blues style, Saiki's vocals hitting like a velvet covered fist, Akane just killing the toms and floor tom with some crazy fills... and then MISA basically soloing the entire last 2/3s of the entire song. This song really highlights both MISA and some amazing work from Miku on her background vocals (that "ah, ah, ah" melts me) and some stellar guitar fills from the bends to the pick slides. A real good Japanese interpretation of a blues-rock song (not stoner rock, ;))

[@pjlu2]

I'll Bong To That, Regardless....

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

@@pjlu2 😆

[@cembor]

@@pjlu2 LOL.

[@kalebdaark100]

Yep that " ah, ah, ah, ah" is like duvet on a really cold day. :-)

[@cembor]

@@kalebdaark100 combined with what I described Saiki's vocals on this track as being a velvet covered fist... :)

[@tomaztruck6]

“Band-Maid is this rock and roll, progressive metal group that has bluesy and jazzy tendencies sometimes.” NAILED IT!

[@aeronomer8389]

I think the symbolism with the hands is all of them reaching forward. This song is about their evolution as a band. They've promised that this album is going to have stuff that sounds like Band-Maid throughout their development as well as new stuff. So far, they are killing it.

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

@@chrisbergsten1429 - You got it! It's about their growth as a group and as individuals. First Miku planted the seeds, then Kanami steps up and waters them, and then the growth begins...

[@wolfscoat6207]

Wow Saiki is getting better and better. Also did like Miku having some seconds of lead. They all are still growing, hope this never ends.

[@kevinmiller1121]

Agree. This is Saiki's best vocal performance, IMO. She's improved so much and her English pronunciation is getting pretty good, too!

[@Kevin6059]

Love Saiki in this song, especially from the guitar solo on - she just freaking roars and it sends chills up my spine.

[@JuanSan66]

Feeling, soul, beat, groove, nimbleness... once upon a time that ROCK was this. Music created from the guts and heard from the guts. Nobody compose music like this today. Except Band Maid. Their concert at Budokan has been cancelled today. If the God of Music exists I only ask him that these great artists can play there one day packed to the brim. I will follow your dissection in your patreon. Can´t wait Unseen World.

[@peterwilliams6289]

If people don't know, pre-orders of special editions of the new album are at @t. Also there is the blu-ray of the full concert their more recent live videos are taken from.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Oh gosh, no one saw this coming. BAND-MAID you have impeccable manners. Thank you :)

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯🤙🏼

[@stevehall5128]

I mean they seem to have had a lot of tea parties over the course of their career.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@stevehall5128 they are Maids ;)

[@pjlu2]

@@curtisrrobles7885 We are a Master, just as when We Received Gifts from Aunts and Uncles Stationed around The Globe at the 2 Christmas Dates, addressed to My Person, at Me mommy & daddy's house, when iWas a smaller baby than iAm now....

[@mr.bluebird6544]

Two listens and I'm already hooked on this song...hopelessly addicted I am.

[@topographic1973ify]

My personal feeling is that the vocals carry this song. That hahahahahaha dropping down is a stroke of genius. Saiki is do more and more with her voice and Miku is interjecting herself more into everything.

[@powbobs]

And the bass.

[@andrewawakened628]

Yes! No reactor seems to pay that "ah ah ah ah ah ah" vocal line any mind, but I absolutely love it - its brilliant! Every time I hear the song I'm looking forward to it

[@mechanicat23]

Band Maid’s new album is OUT on iTunes! Yaaaaay!!!

[@philproffitt8363]

Iconic shot...when the maids all look at the camera...usually Akane breaks the moment and chows-down on a bowl of noodles. Man...they must mean business here!!

[@nelsonta00]

I watched the latest Band Maid interview with Miku and Kanami, and it turns out that Kanami composes even Saiki's vocal. She is literally the mastermind behind the band when it comes to the band's sound.

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

She is like a classical master composer creating a symphony.

[@jimcarmer1685]

This by far is one of my favorites. It's just so well crafted and their Music is so Phenomenal.. Another Classic from a Band that is well deserving of their attributes to their Music

[@gringopablo]

9:23 Right there: Miku = the "Don" (boss) Saiki = the "sottoacapo" (underboss) Kanami = the "consigliere" (advisor/counselor) Akane = the "caporegime" (captain) Misa = the "soldato" (soldier/goon/assassin)

[@mahfoeth]

I see what you did there 😋😋

[@stevehall5128]

Miku's basically doing backing vocal solos on this song like Kanami, Misa, or Akane would do a short solo on their instrument.

[@sixtofive]

For a band that was already really impressive, this whole new album is another big step up again for them. You won't be disappointed!

[@snowdog5895]

Just listened to "Unseen World" for the first time and WOW! "Chemical Reaction" is one of the best songs they have ever done!! When they play it live it might cause an earthquake!! Band Maid with more cow bell!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@toshimatyu6654]

BAND MAID call this song a song that connects the return to the origin and the evolution of the future.

[@ethangospodareck]

This song talks about their entire album theme and style. Their "where they came from style" "now" and progressing to the "future" They say alot of the songs are like how they started but how they might have played them today as well.

[@dennisavent1686]

I'm gonna tell you straight up, my ears have been tuned to MISA's bass this whole song. She is the heartbeat of Band Maid for me. That BASS is accenting everything in this song and Saiki's vocals are phenomenal! This band is gonna make my head explode!!!!!

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

My eldest son's very first impression on hearing them was that this group understood how to play a REAL bass line. And - yeah. Love them all, and pretty much everything they've done, but Misa creatively PLAYING the deep down instead of the deadhead thunkthunk heard too often is the standout for me too.

[@dennisavent1686]

@@jacobusderottmann1000 I feel like I'm on crack ever since I discovered these ladies last month! Band Maid has been such a breath of fresh air in some pretty shitty times.

[@blackyvertigo]

new mv today, album tomorrow, log horizon season 3 with different as the opening friday. it's a good week.

[@xagorvangard]

"Our rock never dies, ever. Forever!" - Nuff said...long live rock...long live Band-Maid!

[@malditobast]

I just realized that the lyrics for Manners are the names of some of their past songs put together. Also my theory es that the ending of Manners leads to the beginning of I still seek revenge.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Love the song. When she sings those one-word lines, gives me a Red Hot Chili Peppers "By The Way" vibe

[@FJamison1]

The girls are all on fire in this one, but MAN! has Miku stepped up a level in singing and playing.

[@justinlikesme19]

That’s why I really appreciated miku’s hard work from nothing to superb🔥

[@philipcable7518]

I thought the note bending and the top string slides were Kanami till I saw the video and it's Miku!!!!

[@mr.bluebird6544]

Miku is definitely exploring different vocal styles on this new album. Kanami needs to write her a metal solo song!

[@williamkenny100]

Kanami is super compose band maid song every time it give surprise ,she is super talent and saki is great the queen. All this lady r good miku play a different guitar, she play and sing well. they just rock the world

[@federerfanatic]

The full album on Spotify is incredible. It would seem they have figured out how to make their recordings sound as dynamic as their live performces.

[@GSpotter63]

Miku’s “Ah ah ah ah ah ah” ❤️❤️❤️ 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@phaeron]

So much groove and vibe in this song. Great songwriting and composing, as always. Love it! But can we talk for a second about Miku finally getting some more attention not only here in the video but in the mix of the song in general? You can hear at least a little more than in previous studio recordings. And her little part as lead? It adds a lot to the song, I think. 🕊🤘

[@-naf8498]

thank you for technically breakdown, you are one of may favourite reactor, i dont' know miku doing something lead as i watched 2-3 time their official MV. and realized when watching your reaction, really insightful for me.

[@Dtagcity]

That bridge right after the high energy solo is the very definition of “playing less for more”. The way they spaced it out and didn’t let it drop down until the chorus came in caught me completely off guard. I don’t recall them ever doing something like that. It also added much more punch to the chorus followed by an outro style that was similarly never done before. Just for those alone and the absolute groove magnet this song is, Manners managed to get a slight edge as my top pick over H-G-K which imo is the overall best of this album esp. in the songwriting aspects.

[@yugoxgc]

Solid Stoner Rock with Jazzy touches. I mean honestly This point keeps coming up in my mind. Band Maid are Basically what you get when a strong ROCK band mixes up Metal & Jazz style play while sticking to the main Rock sound constantly. I Love it!

[@killermonjero]

I enjoy your reactions so much. Either you hear more than the average musician who reacts to music (which is impressive in itself), or you are just so much better at explaining it for those with no musical aptitude, that they are really able to hear what you hear at first listen. It's probably both. Anyway, for all that, I thank you and ALWAYS look forward to your reactions. Edit: Also, I'm also not sure whether to be creeped out or turned on by the hands. 2nd Edit: I would really like you to react to any original song by Nemophila.

[@2abug]

I can't stop headbanging to the part right after Kanami's solo 🤘🏻 Man, you should react to BAND-MAID's song "flying high" from CONQUEROR album. It has the same kind of sound as "Manners". Hard-rock groovy stoner vibe, with great solo, great backing vocals (🐦🎤), catchy chorus... There is an audio only somewhere on KZbin ;)

[@hikhuschannel9104]

If u look through the lyrics... It's story of this Band's journey till now

[@jimpollock8303]

It's a ghost story in a deserted house, and also a celebration of what will be neverending. That's why the visitor's hand explores so tenderly in the dust. The "Ahahahah" in such a deep voice and the mysterious reaching hands are from ghost stories too. The sepia-toned Miku and Saiki on the veranda, the way Saiki moves against the photo of the others, then all vanish .... the mysterious guitarist on the stairs, the indeterminate sound of water ...... if you try hard enough, you will break through to the unseen world and live forever through the strength of your creations in this life. Or something. I still can't quite gloss the title ...... Manners ....... respect for the elders, perhaps?

[@me262talon2]

Thanks again Champ for supporting our Champs!

[@deth2munkies]

Had a bit of that blues rock inspired riffage that I love in this song. The Dragon Cries had that too, but this feels like a much more polished version.

[@packerjip9665]

I am really enjoying your reviews.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

The best band on the planet. Period!

[@davidornberg]

We got to have them playing in Sweden! Soon!

[@markbrusky6239]

SO TRUE...NO ONE COMES CLOSE

[@mirai.mirarehen]

We're thinking the digital album might have been released early because their big career-milestone-making holy-venue-Budokan concert was just cancelled. the online concert felt like there was a little bit of lag or something in the beginning but sounded great and synced in the 2nd half. also, perhaps worth adding is that Different was mostly written quite a while back, like 2018/2019?, while the new album was in 2020. Someone mentioned the other day that Different isn't on the album (It's a Single and in Japan it's pretty common for Singles to not be on Albums since people used to actually buy Singles here) so it's worth considering it relative to other songs but doesn't fit into any specific album song order. When you eventually finished reacting to band made videos, I might be interesting to hear your impressions going through entire albums (like perhaps skipping through segments of each track and giving your thoughts on the album as a whole including how the songs might fit together rather than the individual song on its own... then again, you could probably do the same thing for their Feb 2020 live concert DVD/BD since that set list pulls from a lot of different albums in a set that they hadn't done before until those final 2 days of the tour)

[@alxvdark]

Miku is a classic everywoman character...every fan is rooting for her to become a guitar hero, and it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll. We're rooting for her; her eventual victory will be our victory. The early videos of her idol days just cement the myth.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

I get the feeling that Kanami has a whole different kind of music inside her and that while staying a great rock band she will push the envelope each time to who knows where.

[@johnmagill3072]

I had given up on finding new really good music for about the last 25 nearly 30 years. Then about two months ago I came across a Detroit Rock City cover song from Nemophila, after watching several of their videos that led me to Band-Maid. Both bands to me have been a huge surprise. I haven't been this happy to find new music in a very long time. Both bands are extremely talented, very good musicians, extremely good vocalist in both bands. I watch and listen to everything of their's I can find, and I have not been disappointed in the slightest. I can't wait till they start touring. I would definitely go see both of them.

[@dennisavent1686]

I could watch Misa shred that bass all day! Love how she is all over that instrument!

[@u28one]

Great reaction again. They have all stepped up their abilities even from a year ago especially Miku who looks so much more comfortable playing. If you haven' seen their interview with Young Guitar Magazine explaining their thoughts on new album you have to check it out. BAND-MAID "Unseen World" Interview Excerpt from YOUNG GUITAR 2021 February Issue

[@lordofentropy]

Miku doing dive bombs and stuff now O.O Kanami's influence is strong in this one!

[@darkchiron]

Only in a band where everyone's amazing like in Band-Maid would you just have the bass and the lead guitar play their solos at the same time.

[@tmt7265]

Can they keep getting better and better? From what I've heard, absolutely. Great reaction as usual. I have been watching a lot of early venues,Germany, Paris, etc. These aren't worthy of reactions due to single source sound and video but... They are within touching distance of the crowd and play to it. Miko warms up the audience with jokes and cuteness and Konami does various solo's getting crazy. Before they start Misa invibes from her flask or bottle. There interaction is worth viewing.

[@powbobs]

They love their fans.

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

It was their interaction with audiences and vice versa that really made Misa's public drinking in concerts a "thing." At that point, for background, in a TV interview, the hosts asked each of them about her "charm point" which is a cafe-maid thing. Akane said she has a bottomless appetite. I think that was also when she said she could eat 30 bowls of noodles. Then it was Misa, and she slightly smirked and said she drinks. They asked her favorite and she said whiskey, straight up. The flamboyant middle aged guy who was a guest co-host at the moment was very impressed. Next European tour, they were in Germany, Misa walked onstage and saw a still sealed bottle of Jim Beam honey whiskey sitting on top of her amp. Everybody was watching to see what she would do. She picked it up, smiled at the audience, opened it and took a couple of chugs, recapped it and grabbed her bass. Time to let loose. Some legends are just stories, some legends are real. Misa is for real. They all are, and that is a big part of why they are so loved.

[@heroofchaos5766]

Great reaction. The whole album is out now and it’s awesome! Was totally blown away.

[@sobabruddah7576]

👍👍🤘🤘🤘 Stoner, Groove, Blues rock,... it works!!! When comparing this song with Different, Akane held back on both...watch out when the A-Chan dam breaks!!!

[@JasonBlair]

I noticed Misa being ... well, as awesome as she always is. I get some serious Geddy Lee vibes from her playing.

[@JWPanimation]

Yeah she's up there now with Geddy Lee and Chris Squire (RIP) and maybe one day even Stanley Clark....

[@shanetutwiler]

Great take, as usual! FYI the “hands” are a reference to the “Unseen World” album cover.

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

Or the other way around.

[@shanetutwiler]

@@princeofcupspoc9073 good point!

[@jon87583]

@@princeofcupspoc9073 yeah I was thinking same thing 🤠

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

Notice that just before that is Kanami watering... and the movement of the hands resembles time-lapse photography of plant growth. Miku planted the seeds, Kanami watered them, and the band grew... the hands are symbolic of their growth, their ongoing journey. Lots of symbology play here. At one point Miku is sitting at a desk like The Godmother with her henchwomen flanking her. Great "The Godfather" reference.

[@3WWizard]

It seems early to say, but this is probably my favorite Band-Maid song yet. Love the groove of it. Looking forward to checking out all of the new album.

[@mr_ozzio5095]

Theres some 90s soundgarden in this song, along with other power groove acts of the same era😎😎😎

Thanks for super fast reaction! Good points you're making

[@elaine-29]

when miku screams, I feel like my soul left my body. in a good way.

[@kirkscott2]

🤣

[@knightofthefivemaids]

What hair i had left stood up and died from mikus parts

[@markbrusky6239]

HECK YES...LOVE THE SCREAM AND THE AH AH AH AHS....

[@bamboopanda6644]

Yaaaaay more Band-Maid.

[@johneg27]

So happy your reaction is the first one ive seen! Was nice to have your video as the first one to pop up after watching the official mv myself! As i've mentioned before, you have the best analysis/breakdown of songs. I learn so much about the song just from watching your video! Thanks again for another great video! I look forward to the next one!

[@ElfInflicted]

This might be my favorite chorus. Maybe. There's something about it that gives me the feels, grabs my heart and brings it with them. That shot with the "photograph that suddenly moves" was beautifully creepy, and the disjointed jazz chords at the end were captivating.

[@billb.5183]

I'm loving their new album so far. It's a shame they had to cancel their Budokan show though.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Did you enjoy MISA's 30-45 second solo during the live stream? I was loving tht so much1

[@michaelpalmer3717]

I've heard this many times now and the ' ah ah ah ah ' is a masterpiece. It is so subtle but I find I am waiting for it. In fact like all of Kanami's compositions now they are full of wonderful little complexities - her creativity is expanding constantly. Only a group with Band Maid's musical ability can do her justice.

[@knightofthefivemaids]

This was saiki's and miku's song,the extra vocal and guitar training saiki and miku have been doing is paying off in gold. ficking sick

[@flashpeter625]

I just heard the album. This is their moment of not giving a fuck anymore, not even the tiniest. My impression is that whenever they were thinking and discussing if they can even afford to do something interesting in a song, they said fuck it, and made it the most prominent feature of it. I am absolutely certain that you are going to lose your shit completely over some of the songs.

[@SPERanger]

I love this song! Was willing to bet the miku parts would bring you a smile! Regarding the online concert, yeah I’m not gonna pretend to be as musically observant as you but compared to the other two online concert opening songs, I felt they sounded off too. But it didn’t matter because I didn’t get that feeling again for the rest of the 20 songs they played. Can’t wait for you to hear/react to afterlife though! That was a huge surprise during the concert!

[@franshendrix1404]

Oooh this album will become awesome!!

[@satocalbee8857]

If anything, I love Saiki's low voice. Since Saiki has become able to produce stable high notes in voice training, it feels good to hear the contrast between Miku's low voice and the bass of the musical instrument corps.

[@robwebnoid5763]

I think it's good to see them starting to put English CC in their newer videos. The embedded onscreen subtitles burned into the video is half English half Kanji which may not fully satisfy a viewer who only knows English, which is why they now have the option for the formal lyrics using the CC button. Since BM seems to be getting more attention, they have started providing these subtitles, first with Dragon Cries, then Different & now this. Perhaps there is more of an awareness by them & their management that their popularity is increasing globally. Past videos from their official channel did not have CC. You could get it from a third party KZbinr who edited it in, of course, if it hasnt gotten blocked or whatnot.

[@TheChampOfMedium]

Listening to an interview they recently gave, I def think it's a conscious effort on their part to appeal to more Western countries.

[@robwebnoid5763]

​@@TheChampOfMedium ... Hopefully the English works. They deserve more fans. Probably won't get as huge as BTS/BlackPink, but still more than it is now. The quarantine is both a boon & bane. Isolation has brought more people to watch the Internet, hence maybe discovering the Maids, but at the same time, no one can attend their gigs in person. All we have going for now are virtual concerts & all manner of KZbin Maid content, including reaction vids, which in a way is free advertising, whether it's for BTS or BM.

[@patron40silver]

Get well soon, bud.

[@Synthacon7]

I was thinking on Led Zeppelin and Cream but definitely fits the stoner rock style as is something with that psychedelic vibe from old school bands.

[@weilima9316]

Looking forward to your full album review... 12 of the 14 songs are out now (as long as it’s the 13th wherever you are)... and they are all pretty amazing! MISA and Miku doing all sorts of things!

[@David-yt6kp]

I want a poster of the spot you paused on and called "iconic".

[@Kevin6059]

Me like stoner rock. Me LOVE Band-Maid.

[@mae_mon]

Your commentaries always help me to enjoy their songs more. Thanks, you’re the best!

[@アリクイ-d3z]

It seems that 3 MVs will be released from the new album. Let's expect it. I'm looking forward to the album.

[@Outfrost]

Miku snuck in a "start over" into the lyrics of this one, and, well, I think you should check out that song! Very calm and poppy, especially for BM, but I think you'll enjoy it. Also have a good listen to "endless story", one of their more airy tracks :)

[@jjo154]

Great reaction, as always. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I think this is Miku's big, yet implicit, middle finger to all of the people who said her concept for the band would never work, hence that sarcastic laugh. Of course, she's too sweet a person to ever say that out loud. I also thing that the hand thing is reaching out to that Unseen World where anything is possible. Man, I love everything about this song!

[@tmcmehan]

For all those that want B-M to stagnate and continue to put out album after album that sounds like World Domination, Miku has some lyrics she would like you to read.

[@williamzhang970]

This song is really great. It's a nice intro to the album itself. The highlight in this track is Miku doing new stuff! Like the bend riff and some screaming lines (in After Life too)

[@SLKRR]

FYI, the digital album is already out... it drops at midnight on the 13th in your local timezone. If you want to hear the ultimate insane chaotic song, BLACK HOLE is it. It's like Different's psychotic ex-girlfriend.

[@TheChampOfMedium]

Got another day then... still the 12th here. But good to know.

[@philipcable7518]

MISA's favourite track BLACK HOLE..........OMG!!

[@stevehall5128]

225 bpm vs. "Different"'s 210. Akane's gonna need an asbestos kit for the next album.

[@miqoto]

@7:04 a tribute to the album cover ;) reminded me a lot of the Dragon Cries song(that 70s-sh era feel) in regards to the album, track order may differ depending on which version of the album you get @ limited edition, 1st print, regular version unfortunately due to the widespread corona in Japan, and the new lockdown, they had to cancel their Budokan debut(the most prestigious venue in Japan). in place, they released this music video and pushed up the digital release of the new album to tomorrow in Japan.

[@w.martin747]

While it is 'Different' to anything you have reacted to by them, it is similar.....especially at the beginning....to 'The Dragon Cries'....not one of their more popular tracks....but Manners is a step or two up from that. It was produced by Tony Visconti, so something of a change for them, but it only has half the views of the tracks either side on their channel....I really liked it though and it is much better live. The hands moving in on the MV refer to the new album cover for Unseen World. Great review as always :)

[@pigface5074]

I hope you well, just been listening to Spotify on unseen world, wow 🤩 🤩🤩unreal so sickening so different their music are out of the world,Love Band Maid they’re rock🤟🤟🤟👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@chakouyang2545]

Hand down best band

[@raoulcolombo3529]

Great reaction, thank you. The hands are the cover of the new album.

[@the-dark-room]

Great song, I can't wait to get my hands on the new album. Also check out: Nemophila - they formed just last Feb but already have some great tracks(Raitei & Sorai stand out for me) as well as some awesome covers (Iron-maiden, Linkin Park & more).

[@ForestOfSleep]

Band Maid said in an interview that they had two philosophies when writing this new album. The first being them wanting to get back to their roots insofar as asking themselves "what would our early songs like Thrill been like if we had written it", that's kind of the category where this song falls to me. The second philosophy was something along the lines of pushing the envelope and challenging themselves be it vocally or through more complex musical arrangements etc, that's where a song like After Life falls where Kanami is doing more of the sweeping and tremolo picking. edit: found the interview again kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHzZgmZqj76Hb6M

[@rmdcade1717]

The first word that came to mind when I heard this was "roots," so they definitely got that across in this piece!

[@weilima9316]

The 2 philosophies is correct, but After Life is the 1st song in the Roots section!

[@juancarlosguanzon8972]

Thats exactly what I thought when I first heard this that this would have been what Thrill would be if they wrote it today.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Crossbone Cipher Yeah i ve noticed a Evolution in Band Maid pretty much every Band Maid Member gets better and better with every Album. I am blown away that they could Top Conqueror in complexity, Especially Akane s and Miku Evolution as musicians blows me away. Knowing that Miku didnt Play guitar in 2014.

[@gzignl]

When listening to the new album all i (want to) hear is bass. MISA all-in :)

[@nogarddragonkin]

Love this song is just so chill.. For the online concert i know Saiki in particular feeds of the crowd and i think it was all of them being nervous and a lack of crowd just took them a song to get in the groove.. And possibly nerves from knowing it want just one audience it was literally a world wide audience