BAND-MAID / Manners (Official Music Video) - Reaction

[@LordSaven]

If you check out the lyrics, it tells their journey as a band. From difficult beginnings to taking over the unseen world, the future they want to create where they dominate. For me the video is a subtle way of saying they are not servants anymore but they own the house already. I think they finally realised how talented and great they are as a band, this track is so confident. They are on their way to world domination. Band-Maid is the best rock band of this era.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

I kinda had that feeling as well, but I didn't want to make a reference to them feeling like servants as that could have been a bit problematic

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

@@user-px8ez2bo5n I like that, I like that interpretation a lot 🤘🤘

[@leers1877]

@@CUTnPASTEreacts Because they themselves never stop striving for better and greater. They don't stick to a genre, they explore all genres and take what they can from it. They also keep on working on their technical skills, and can do things they couldn't before. Every single one of them. Even on songs that received negative feedback like The Dragon Cries (not everyone hated it ofc, but it was one of their more divisive songs), this song is reminiscent of that, but so much better, no one can complain now.

[@philproffitt8363]

@@leers1877 You're right about technical skills. I've just watched the 4 instrumentals on the blu-ray with the new album (individual maid view + group video for each song...20 videos in total...addictive!!!) and they've really pushed it...great new ideas. Track 3 'Giovanni' Akane goes Beast-Mode...and Miku progressing nicely.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! "Domination" was their song of Intent "Manners" is their Mission Statement

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

I like it. It really is a statement

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I don't know how I missed this Dave. This is one of your best ever comments. Not that what you normally write isn't good. I'm going to stop digging that hole now :)

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Guess it's my Military Background.

[@weilima9316]

I think those that have been following them for a while will recognize the story of their journey and declaration of where they are headed from this point, in both the music and lyrics of the song. There are also many Easter eggs in the lyrics and video itself... older songs, MVs, album covers... In the Limited Pressing edition of the album, this song appears on both the “Roots” and “Progress / Evolution” CDs. Once again reinforcing the music and lyrics of the song. It’s a storytelling and message.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

Wow, I'm super new to the band so thx for pointing all of that out. I'll watch out for them the next time I watch the vid ✌✌

[@phaeron]

You are absolutely right with your assumption! The song is a statement about their evolution from the beginning 7 years ago with 'Thrill' to today 'Manners' and what it took to get here. 'Beginning' » 'Difficult' » 'Progress' » 'Courage' » 'Evolution'. Their new album 'Unseen World' reflects that according to Miku (band founder with the 2 braids) and is divided into 2 chapters: 1st (roots, 原点回帰盤) and 2nd (progress, 現点進化盤). They distinguish the songs stylistically from their beginnings and current state. Roughly speaking, this song could also be called a hymn of praise to themselves. That they have made it this far, did not let it get them down, are proud of it but above all are far from the end of their journey. And even though I'm still a newcomer among the fans (just over 1 year), I hope so much that we will still hear a lot from these ladies. For me they are the best that could have happened to the genre and the undisputed rock queens! 🤘 « Our rock never dies, ever. Forever! » 🤘 Edit: And thanks to your comment at the end about the visuals of the video, i'm now trying to understand how far they fit into the theme or if there is more to them. Miku is known for not only speaking through lyrics and music, but also with the help of visuals. One should not be blinded by her appearance and onscreen character. Behind all this, she is a multi-layered and very interesting person.

[@xagorvangard]

Took the words out of my mouth..."Our rock never dies, ever. Forever!" - Nuff said...long live rock...long live Band-Maid! 🤘🤘🤘

[@phaeron]

@@xagorvangard It's not my intention to take this part away from you! Sorry for being a bit early! 😉🤘

[@xagorvangard]

@@phaeron Lol no worries. I was trying to say is that I agree with your statement as it mirrors mine. That's all. I don't own that phrase, just was cutting and pasting it everywhere 🤣🤘.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

Thx for that breakdown of their history. And believe me, there is not under estimating that woman on her talents after i learned that she writes most of the music I realzied she's got a lot of vision. Yeah, I am very sure, but don't know enough of their history, that entire video, visiually, told a story as well. the scenes seemed too specific to not mean something.

[@phaeron]

@@CUTnPASTEreacts Now with some distance I can't help thinking that there is a connection to the MV of "Don't you tell me". It tells a story about their personalities in a very similar location and uses comparable visual effects like the bluish/orange coloring and the light effects. hmm... 🤔 The song would also be worth a recommendation. 😙🤘

[@Kevin6059]

Saiki's intensity is what pushed my buttons. Gets better and better with each listen and each clockwise turn of the volume knob.

[@Dtagcity]

This definitely has Badass written all over it. I think this vibe stems more from their confidence now, not just in Kanami’s songwriting but also Saiki & Miku’s vocals. WD was their most solid hard hitting album but it was also a wall, and Conqueror felt like their attempt at going past that, redefining themselves, trying new things. The vibe it gave me was a fresh, experimental one. But on Unseen World, they just went all in. I don’t have a musical background but its still obvious to me how confident Kanami in particular has grown with the many choices she made throughout this album. Its not the same on-your-face rock energy anymore. There are moments where she pulls back and lets it simmer like the bridge section of manners and then there’s places like in H-G-K and Black hole where she just let everyone go ballistic coz they know they can handle it now. This maturity is most apparent in this album and I feel its a huge step forward for her as a songwriter. Miku is the other one who impressed me the most. Her role felt like it switched from just the backup singer/rhythm guitarist to a separate instrument handling all their sound effects 😅 she is all over the place and added so much to the rich dynamics esp. in the vocal sections. This album, in all sense the word, felt like the culmination of everything they explored in Conqueror. Truly their latest, and firmly their Finest. With a capital freaking F!

[@rustygear447]

This is THE rock anthem

[@GSpotter63]

Miku : Haaa ha ha ha ha ha.. It is so darn cute but still just a little twisted... Love it ❤Miku❤

[@patron40silver]

This song literally rattles the walls of my house.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

It could be worse. You could have a tin roof :)

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

LOL

[@powbobs]

That means you’re doing it right.

[@AntonioMellor]

This is my #1 Band-Maid song. It grabbed me from the start, feeding my soul. When I first heard it, my thought was this song shows their maturity as a band. With the instrumentation and change ups, slightly off kilter pauses that make you pay attention and keep the song fresh, Saikis on point vocals (She is one of my favorite vocalists) and Mikus vocal stylings make this a phenomenal track. I think it may be one of my top 5 rock songs of all time.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

I can't argue with you, just they way the composed this piece, it really appealed to me. Older Rock vibes, crazy changes. I was hooked immediately on it.

[@powbobs]

MISA loves 90’s Alternative Rock.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

LOL.... Nobody is an expert when it come's to Band-Maid... which is why they are so loved. Even we "Maidiac's" don't know Sh%t. They are a Band that just keeps on giving and we/I am forever thankful. This song just turned my top B-M 5 on its head..

[@_JimS]

All five cylinders hittin' HARD!!

[@Robert_Herring]

Brilliant songwriting and execution. So much groove. They will take over the world, and I, for one, welcome our maid overlords.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

LOL, I love it.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I can't think of any other band who'd let their bassist do one long solo thru an entire album. But then BAND-MAID aren't like any other band :)

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

They really aren't, I can't put my finger on it yet, but it's like everytime I hear something from them it's slightly different, but still them if you get what I mean. ✌️✌️

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@CUTnPASTEreacts Well said. B-M make a concerted effort not to be a cookie cutter band. They constantly switch things up with time changes and accented pieces & like you heard in "Manners", they ditched the chorus completely the third time & then finished with a lounge jazz outro. That's BAND-MAID for ya, it's what they do. Great & insightful reaction btw :)

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

@@GaryHolloway-810 thx man, I really appreciate the feedback and your view ✌️✌️

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Saiki in the bathroom "Taking a Break" maybe ala Onset, still to figure out MISA and the Grandfather Clock (more Akane and the metronome aspect) but no Akane gets scales ??????? that seems more MISA is this the GAP everybody is talking about

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook It could be. Someone called mish pointed out that tho the song is self explanatory there are a lots of song & visual references covering their career. He/she explained Miku attending to & Kanami watering the plants referred to their roots (beginnings) thru to their growth & progress & continuing evolution. Their hands apparently represent their growth like a time elapse of fast growing grass (hence the nurturing & watering of the plants). I'll have to scrutinise what's happening in the background of the MV cos I'm sure I've missed lots of things :)

[@waynebenedict4609]

Great classic Vibe! All the ladies showing progress and they were already great, but Wow! I think Saiki really takes her vocals to the next level in this! Cool to see Miku doing a bit of lead guitar! Kanami and Misa just going crazy and enhancing each others sound! Akane making magic on the drums! Band Maid, Take Over The World!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!!!" - Miku Kobato

[@Glenner7]

A little fyi. They're not the kind of maids that would clean a house - they are Japanese Maid Café maids, so more servers in a restaurant. They even refer to their concerts "servings". Thanks for the great review!

[@gringopablo]

7:17 and right there we've got: Miku = the "Don" (boss) Saiki = the "sottoacapo" (underboss) Kanami = the "consigliere" (advisor/counselor) Akane = the "caporegime" (captain) Misa = the "soldato" (soldier/goon/assassin) Nice... i like it.

[@markluccioni9687]

I have said this before. The Godpigeon and her crew.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Unseen World may be the best album since Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper.

[@johnterry1852]

Love the review. I just got my new WIFI and have listened to this about 20 times. I think it's my new favorite. Just food old fashion heavy rock. I get Zeppelin riffs with all the changeups. This song is about how they started and the constraints at that time. You are right, they want it to be know that they are to be taken seriously and are here to stay and screw anyone who doesn't think so.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

Yeah thats what I really appreciated about it at first, it had a real proper Rock/ early Metal sound. I was hooked immediately.

[@MrBryanwithay]

Bro! You nailed it! This is a statement. Check out the lyrics. You nailed it! Subscribed !

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

Thx man, it was just so intense without being actually intense, and had a real clean classic rock vibe for me. I loved it. And thank you for the Sub

[@Jeroen1969G]

By the way, Floor Jansen released her version of 'Adagio' (Lara Fabian), yesterday.

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

Thx, I am recording my reaction to it now, but it's going to be a bit different than anything I've done before. Will be up on the channel shortly. Check it out

[@user-cl2mi8jy3v]

This song just fits rider, go to the long way. "gasoline power"

[@slcm529]

Nice reaction! Like your new hair color too, pretty cool!

[@CUTnPASTEreacts]

Thank you!! 😁 It's what the people voted for. And thx for enjoying the reaction too.

[@me262talon2]

You were way on!

[@satocalbee8857]

I'd rather like the mid-low tones of Saiki. However, the whole song is full of bass, so Saiki's high voice and Miku's guitar nicks are the most comfortable!

[@reneemanzoor746]

Miku the genius!

[@johnnylaroux9517]

blue hair..... out of here...... pjl wuz here but, byebye....