Full orchestral arrangement when?🎻|BAND-MAID, Forbidden Tale

[@charlescoleman4017]

I am becoming more and more convinced that Band Maid is the best band on the planet. Ever. And they keep getting better! How do they do this? I'm 61 and I've never witnessed such a consistent level of excellence over such a long period of time from ANY band except these 5 ladies. I feel lucky and blessed to be alive to witness and enjoy this. Thank you NittPicc for your fun and inspiring reaction and thank you for your passion, po! Kuruppo!

[@brunobryant4846]

65 here and I couldn't agree more 😀👍🍻

[@jakeimhotep4866]

I'm in 100 per cent agreement. 🤘✌

[@charlescoleman4017]

@@brunobryant4846 Right on Bruno Po!

[@greatd6030]

I agree. Im 60.

[@Davey-Boyd]

I'm 57. I agree.

[@nicholasmoses3663]

I’m convinced that this song and “The one” are infused with some sort of supernatural magic power. The way they affect me is unparalleled.

[@chrisegbertky]

Numinousity

[@Glenner7]

Only Band-Maid can make the word Epic sound like an understatement!

[@jakeimhotep4866]

That's funny because it's true 😉🤘✌

[@findle70]

Certainly Saiki's ascendance to second-level lyricist and storyteller. The song is about connecting with those long gone, but who live on through their music. The lyrics about 'when we met', 'I can feel you in the sky'. About cultures and people who had their stories and songs marked as 'forbidden', but discovered long after. And also, how their music can live long after we're all gone, and it can help people far into the future. And how their fans help that to happen. It's just beautiful all around, and perfect imagery with the hand meeting the shadows hand. We found you, we found your stories, your existence. Just breathtaking. Suddenly Saiki has become Band-Maids official Philosopher. I'm so here for it. Great vid as always!

[@ApexRadius]

Yes, thank you. There are a few incomplete, semi-speculative takes on what inspired the lyrics being posted around. You've summarized what Saiki actually said very well and it's such a strong message, it should be understood. Of course, the lyrics are abstract enough to be interpreted many ways but the visuals in the video, the jazz break, and the different movements in the song are more meaningful when you know the intended message. It is true that music was inspired by Kamami asking herself, "What is a life?" after losing someone close to her (she could be referring to her grandmother, although that happened quite a while ago, or it could be someone else). The composition reflects all the ups and downs of a life, but that isn't directly what the lyrics are about. It was a jumping-off point for Saiki.

[@charlescoleman4017]

You are so right about Saiki. She has always been a great singer, even though she's gotten better through the years. But that woman is such a powerhouse in every respect right now. I stand in awe of her.

[@OtobokeGaijin6218]

Saiki expressly states what the lyrics are about in an interview, as summarized above. There’s an interesting w i k article in this regard, “Music censorship”. Given that she says she researched the subject, Saiki is probably referencing books that have been published in Japanese such as “禁じられた歌" (lit. “forbidden songs”)-she uses the same expression in the interview (though she doesn’t specify that or any other book).

[@matttate9999]

So Saiki wrote these lyrics not Miku?

[@findle70]

@@matttate9999 Correct, the official credits are Lyrics - Saiki. And she's discussed writing it.

[@JuanSan66]

When Band Maid... always expect the unexpected!. Perhaps what amazes me most about this band is their ability to surprise me even after so many years of following them. That is priceless.

[@JBVandriver136]

Thank you for reaction Miss Nitt Picc. The only thing I can say is that Kanami Tono should be a required subject for any music student. Her ability to bring together so many different musical parts so seamlessly and make it sound so good is something that I think so few people ever have been able to accomplish. Accomplished is the word I would use for what she is doing with their music it’s just great. Surround her with the people she is creating music with makes them “ the best band on the planet”. Thank you for the musical insights and admiration of this band that we all love. Have a great week with the kiddos.

[@thammond1946]

An epic reaction to an epic narrative. I too imagined an orchestra and chorus when I first heard this song. If Kanami hasn't already composed an orchestral score, this would be a good song for her to start with. Band-Maid is not only a place where passion meets persistence, but also where emotion meets intelligence.

[@jakeimhotep4866]

This song feels like an entire concept album condensed into one song. Brilliant. 🤘✌

[@G-man_810]

Their tale will live forever! 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@neilwoodley530]

Good evening from England Princess. I watched your reaction to this around three hours ago. Then I went off around you tube and looked at a bunch of others reacting to the song. I have to tell you, no-one does it like you do. "Nitt Picc" finally dawned on me today. That's exactly what you do. But you do it with insight, knowledge, appreciation and passion. Also wonder...(the little squeal when the real hand and the shadow hand came together). Priceless! I look forward to Band Maid Sunday for the next ten years at least. For a "dumb" musician Sistine Chapel was spot on, as we say here. I've mentioned elsewhere that, to me, this feels like 2024's version of Alone with their new independence. (But without Saiki throwing equipment around the place). Also, if anyone's interested, I counted eleven transitions. Keep up the good work young lady. I'm with you for as long as I last.

[@TheJerm]

"This is them ascending to Goddess status". Amen. 🕊

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Now that song is an epic narrative.nobody else can love on their fans the way Band Maid can.

[@stevenclark7600]

The song that just keeps giving,they just leap every boundry of music composition,and any composer would give their left leg to write a song of this stature,yes Nittpic Ethereal it truly is,great reaction.

[@frankandre4385]

This has all the wonderful complexity and brilliance of Corallium.❤️ I'm sure we'll see much more like this in the future. Thank you, Miss Picc-olo !❤️

[@lurkmerchant]

Well, it's a tale after all. This song actually left me in tears few times.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

Whew!!!! What a song. And have you noticed what an accomplished guitar player Miku has become? They all just keep getting better and better.

[@RudiTheMan]

Imagine the fans is the one singing the choir part during their live shows, Kanami wrote the song for everyone, not just for their band,

[@falconsooner]

Fantastic reaction. The 2d half of this song gives me chills

[@chrisegbertky]

NittPicc is the reactor BandMaid deserves! Run and tell that!

[@NittPicc]

You’re too sweet! 🥰

[@misterguanoman]

I was really looking forward to your analysis of this, and it didn't disappoint! I absolutely adore this band - and honestly, I think this might be their best song ever. Which is really, really saying something. Ascending to goddess tier? Agreed.

[@moscatodasti1]

The arrangement and musical changes are like someone going through the different stages of emotions you feel after losing someone.

[@valkyre65ntx]

What would you call that transition (on your video post) from 12:54 to 13:15? I referred to it as an "anthemic repose', but I don't think that is correct? It's one of those amazing beautiful things to hear sometimes, within a song. It's all hands up, being at church, just sheer joy and freedom! It's literally like an endorphin releaser? There are two of these in this song and I am just blown away by the feelings that they can invoke with those. Love your posts. I always get your take on any B-M song. Keep going :D

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Hey Nitt.....you should hear that jazzy part with the vocals stripped back.....Akane and Misa go into full jazz mode !!!!! It's awesome !!!!! It's funny...when this song came out I didn't get it....but I have always said that BM makes you a better listener. And this song is really unbelievable !!!!!! And after your review I love it !!!!!!

[@EliseAutoXr]

Awesome song and great reaction, thank you for sharing. Every time I listen to the song, I hear something new and different... A different reactor was able to isolate the guitar in the early black and white part, wow, it is simply an incredible way to create a mood during that time that is hard to believe until you hear it. I can now hear it because I know it is there, try to listen for it, so creative. Thanks!

[@johnquinn7794]

I’ve never seen the quantity of quality from any other band that’s been around for a while.

[@Kissthetoad321]

Hello, NittPick. Sorry for only reacting now. Yes, it's a very beautiful MV for a superb song which perfectly represents the style and musical texture of Band-Maid, skilled in mixing genres. It's prog-rock, a genre that I like and I like Band-Maid partly for that. Saiki's lyrics are very philosophical and I didn't expect her to reach such a level of writing. I thought Miku was the only poet. My apologies? Sai-Chan. Thank you for this very good analysis.

[@erigoarboleda5106]

I would kill to see Band Maid perform with a full orchestra and choir! Metallica’s S&M (Symphony and Metal) was one of the most ingenious and mesmerizing performances ever and set the bar pretty high - Band Maid has everything it takes to surpass that and I hope we get to see it in this lifetime.

[@johnmaruskin1949]

What an amazing progression of expressions on your face! Totally deserved.

[@Miraie93]

They are the queen of rock. Too good for all female band, they're on another level.

[@Grum-monkey]

A mature tour de force.

[@Ohrenje]

Thank you for another great reaction to a true masterpiece. I cried instantly when I listen to this song the first time, during the last part starting with "I hold you tight" 😭 Epic Narratives has become my favorite album the first day I listen to it and there is a tough competition among BAND-MAID albums!

[@davidpinney4091]

I completely agree. The build up after the break going into “I hold you tight” gets me every time.

[@CAPTCHAZ]

Great reaction... Kanami Tono was working on "Epic Narratives" since 2021. As I said in the past 10 years, Band-Maid is more progressive rock. I believe this Album is Kanami Tono's Magnum Opus.. Since Hurricane Helene hit us. I have been with out water and power but I had Band-Maid and they made me cry everyday that I listened to them.. Again great reaction. ❤❤❤❤❤🕊️🇺🇸

[@martinwoods1794]

band maid do not need 11 external songwriters to create a hit song.

[@massimilianovincioni1153]

That's a good one!! And so true!!

[@davids9445]

Thanks for your musical insight to this song. I think this song is absolutely amazing with so many layers. The new album is fantastic. 🤘🏻

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Both MISA & Kanami are playing their new guitars 🎸

[@JayDeeMC]

I'd just like to say two things here: The more I listen to this song, the more epic it sounds. Second, I love how Miku's guitar playing is getting more prominent parts in songs lately, and she is killing it in this song. She's become quite good.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

The songs already released earlier in the year are just Band-Maid awesomesauce! The six new songs are so tightly integrated and complex, it's going to take a Tokyo minute to assimilate. But I already love Forbidden Tale, and especially The One. 😉🤘 btw - We should all wish a "Good Luck" to Band-Maid's new self-run management company: Maidit, Co., LTD! Thx, NittPicc!

[@greatd6030]

Thank you great reaction. I heard this song live the day before yesterday. It was perfect. I couldn't stop crying and goosebumps because it was so beautiful.

[@70soperator16]

In ANY other band on earth....that would've been 6 songs.....but Kanami....... Great content....thanks

[@user-hondo54]

If you like the more ballady songs, listen to "The one" from this same cd. But wait to see if there is going to be an MV. To me, this is the best song Kanami has written. This is song composition and arrangement at its finest. I don't know if this is true, but several comments have said Kanami wrote this to honor her grandmother who passed away shortly before their 10th anniversary final concert at Yokohama Arena. Saiki's vocals and Miku's harmonies are on another level. This is my favorite song on the cd. It brought Alan from Dicodec (another reactor) to tears after listening to just a few seconds of the song. In my opinion, this song will be the new closing song for their concerts. It is the power ballad of all power ballads.

[@taka_freebird]

This is a “four-and-a-half-minute epic and emotional roller coaster song!” by the genius composer KANAMI and the best band members.

[@tomhenggeler3837]

Nittpicc- I feel you have hit the nail on the head. It probably ties to the creation of their new management company “Maidit”. What better than to do a song telling your story. I love it! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikeholmes5308]

Great reaction and analysis (of course, should go without saying) Nitt! Yes, Sistine Chapel... but with some additional visual storytelling. I love that you love the lounge jazz break. The fact that they can just whip that out on demand is amazing. I agree that this song is great for the shifts, and that it somehow still presents a coherent whole.

[@markhayes9004]

Welcome Home Pretty Princess NittPicc, po! I don't know how to describe this song except as Band Maid doing Band Maid things, the genre is Band Maid as only Band Maid can do it. I'm really hoping they put out a video for "The One" from this album too. Please take care and have an awesome week, as always, I'm looking forward to the next Band Maid Sunday.

[@70soperator16]

BEHOLD THE POWER of five tiny Japanese musical dynamos

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

One of the best B-M songs and one of your best reactions! I watched it without whiskey, but I did have a cigar and a Mojito. That worked very well also!

[@chrishill7088]

This is up there with “Blooming” for me. As close to a perfectly put together song you can get…….for now. I’m sure they will top this again someday.

[@MichaelNolen]

Check out "At the Drop of a hat" from Conqueror

[@chrishill7088]

@@MichaelNolen Yes, great album and song also.

[@funnystuff2552]

Lively reaction! thanks, it was enjoyable to watch! 🔥🔥🔥

[@mr559]

The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo and it is part of The Sistine Chapel ceiling. The art piece have been referenced thousands of times, but I love their take on this one.

[@BRO-HI808]

Love Band-Maid Sunday with the one and only NittPicc. One of the best breakdowns of the Maids week after week. This song is on the right album as it is EPIC! Now I can't wait for them to release a MV for "The One". That is the one!😆 Keep rocking with the Maids. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@鈴木孝博-p8o]

日本語で失礼します。 NittPicさんのBAND-MAID Sunday peaceoutを毎週楽しみにしています。 Forbidden Taleは、BAND-MAID史上最も感動する１曲と言ってよいと思います。何度聞いても鳥肌が立ちますし、目頭が熱くなります。また、NittPicさんのこの曲への的確なリアクションにも感銘を受けました！

[@bocatampere]

and..as seen, last parts of the video you can see Kanami very emotional, watching up etc..for me That’s something special. Kanami forever 🔥❤️ Band-Maid forever 🔥❤️

[@spadeas49]

How many style you want in your song ? Kanami - Yes But again, knowing that the meaning of this song is about inspiring the people with their story, from now or even in the futur, the mash up of style is maybe a story itself.

[@donaldbohn3183]

Love Mincho's power stance at the end of this. Plus all our girls with their signature instruments!

[@killermonjero]

They do all those different styles, but in the end they bring it back to the what these hard-rocking maids do best.

[@NOMAD-_-]

6:10 no what I loved the switch ups in this song the slow start to the ramp up to funk they sprinkled a little extra in there they didn’t need to but they did the whole album is 10/10

[@philipcable437]

"I wanted it to keep going..." Me too, me too.

[@ALAN_COX]

Put me on the sign-up sheet to see Band-Maid with a full orchestra behind them. That would be awesome! I can't even imagine the arrangements that Kanami could come up with having so many instruments in play.

[@markmark6378]

it's one hell of a beautiful song that keeps growing more and more with each hearing/viewing!

[@bandoneoni]

I always enjoy your reactions. Such fun. Kanami as a true composer always seeks a challenge and I get the feeling that we will get more and more jazz components in the songs (pieces), since that presents a further harmonic hill to conquer. I think that this will be the reference band for the future, and many of the pieces will be classics.

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

It's unbelievable to me that BAND MAID isn't a household name around the world. One day.

[@kairukafuka6022]

like I always think of it after bathing my ears of it a couple of times, this is BAND-MAID's version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Also, you mentioned the sequences of stages, I think you might be right and based on what the music video is portraying, it's like their band's autobiography, they started as solo musicians, then came together, and as they rapid rise to stardom, the stage keeps getting bigger and the melody getting grander.

[@grahamreed8774]

I've been saying for some time that Kanami composes in orchestral style and that at some time in her career she will be writing soundtracks for films etc. Currently she's getting more prog- jazz she has always had in her, but her arrangements are heading towards symphonic rock/metal.

[@BillHallisey]

Akane's outfit looks like a samurai warrior's garb. I jokingly say the Who took an entire album to produce a "rock opera" Tommy. Band-Maid did the damned thing in four and a half minutes!

[@TheThrasharm]

i agree...band maid should do orchestra

[@throwaway9389]

Awesome NittPicc--thanks! At the end of the song Kanami has a swagger like she just hopped off her motorcycle. And ya, Akane is something else again on this album. Cheers.

[@zer0tzer0]

Saiki has been collaborating more with Miku on lyrics, and writing more herself, and this is another one of hers. And yes, that's an allusion to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

the best transitions in the business

[@IanBreton35]

Another Epic melody idea from MINCHO. She's a very talented melody writer. MIKU & SAKI wrote another excellent text for a creat a banger song.

[@brunobryant4846]

There aren't enough superlatives from all languages to adequately describe this band of musical unicorns Po 👍🍻

[@MusicMike747]

ProfessorGasReacts first time to “DICE” 🕊️

[@ziggyphoto]

It’s a shame their songs are not being played on the radio or Sirius satellite.

[@bocatampere]

Based on interview( which can be find translated in original videos comment-section) Kanami wrote this song after a loss of someone close to her( grandmother?) She kept thinking ” What is life” etc..Saiki wrote powerful lyrics based on this. Masterpiece song 🔥❤️

[@manrayma]

Saiki wrote lyrics for a song that Kanami composed as a tribute for the loss of someone dear to her. that says volumes for the love and trust this band has for one another.

[@philipcable437]

Saiki is no longer the ice queen but queen of hearts

[@frankandre4385]

Some people still see Saiki as being sullen or detached. I think she is quite thoughtful and contemplative.❤️​@@philipcable437

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much nice reaction!

[@devingalloway2708]

The One is The One

[@leekebot1802]

Now, I can't be sure. But... I think she liked this one.

[@UltimateRubberFool]

Esta cancion es impresionante, me saca lagrimas

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Daydreaming on steroids 🕊️

[@mahfoeth]

This is good one 😂😂😂

[@topographic1973ify]

Parts of this remind me of Gion-cho. I find the visual allusion (the hands reaching toward each other) to Michelangelo interesting; you are correct, the Sistine Chapel. This is as close to progressive rock as I remember them doing.

[@IanBennetts]

Yes, we can see one hand is in this world and the other is ethereal and, rather than touching fingertips, they're reaching to hold hands. I feel they're trying to reconnect with someone they've lost, which makes sense from the backstory.

[@lurkmerchant]

Progressive rock that really speaks to you and touch you, magical.

[@StoveLad]

Orchestral arrangement? I'm sure Alexej Bagrintsev is working on a cello cover of this. his Band-Maid cello covers are so so good.

[@charlescoleman4017]

He is amazing!

[@ichinov]

🤘🤘🤘

[@donaldbohn3183]

And yes, Sistine Chapel ceiling.

[@Charles-ce7ev]

I know that the lyrics are about Saiki's curiosity about forbidden songs and stories from the past. But it also feels like she is talking to all us Maidiacs and just saying don't worry we are always gonna be here for you. I am definitely never leaving this band. Maidiac for life.

[@frankmg7862]

I’m all for Band-Maid bingo 😂

[@E30Bob]

Sparking love it.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@interstellardave]

To everyone who says they don’t need to know the lyrics to enjoy Band Maid: yes, that’s true, but the lyrics DO matter! When I listened to the album I instantly loved this song but it wasn’t my favorite. Now I’d be shocked if it doesn’t remain my favorite for a long, long, time.

[@ericifune5543]

Whiskey and cigars? I'm all in! Someone in Japan has already geolocated the field Saiki is in. The fandom in Japan is deep.

[@roqy]

Listening to this feels like reading Kanami's diary.

[@bocatampere]

@@roqy Well said 🔥❤️

[@hazardouswaste08]

you want a 20 minute epic in 4 : 30? This is it.

[@dannelson6980]

Following in story in the lyrics: Imagine in few hundred years all that is left of Band-Maid is the sheet music, now known collectively as Kanami's 4 minute symphonies performed by orchestras around the world. The music world is buzzing as researchers announce they are working some ancient video files of Band Maid shocking everyone as they rediscover this dense rich music was played by a 5 piece rock band. Dicodec has this song broken into the stems of each instrument on his channel, being able isolate how each instrument interacts with each other and vocal make you realize now finely crafted every note is composed. What hit me years ago with Band-Maid was just the richness of the composition, so many interlocking parts you just don't normally hear in popular music. And can Kanami write a jazz album or at least few songs. Between the jazz part and this song and when got a little jazzy on the acoustic album it just leaves you wanting more. Is there any musician in Japan that can't play jazz at a professional level?

[@Greg-om2hb]

It’s one of those NAND-MAID songs you have to listen to many times. I would like to see them make a full-on Jazz song. SAIKI “always * swings her lyrics. ROCK CANDY offers an enlightening interpretation of the lyrics in his reaction. BAND-MAID introduced their new outfits almost one year ago, at the YOARE concert last November.

[@phaeron]

Quite wild when we look back and see what the already talented Maids of 10 years ago have become, isn't it? :) Yes, I wish the whole world knew these ladies since then, but on the other hand I'm glad that they were able to determine their own development step by step and in a considered way. I mean, that comparing the ladies to a wine that was already sweet and lovely back then, but has ripened over the years into a real experience for the senses, is not far off. :) And that applies to each of them and to the whole package. From their music, to their visual presentation, all the way to their respective personalities, which I find incredibly interesting and appealing... A quick rise would certainly not have done them any favors. The idea of Band-Maid x Symphony Orchestra is an interesting one, isn't it? This thought has been popping up in my head a lot, especially since their X-Mas Acoustic concert. I think this could be something really outstanding. Especially if the composer is creative and open to Kanami's ideas and both would work closely on such a project. Oh, those mind games. :) _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊

[@NOMAD-_-]

Kanami has been posting what she was thinking while writing the music pretty sure this one was for if your having dark times they will be there ease the pain edit wrong song ooops

[@artomatt]

I wish I could hear and understand so much of new Band-Maid song in one listen. I can't, but fortunately I have you and other musicians on KZbin to break it down for me and point out what I'm missing. This song is growing on me so much! You need to see Akane showing off her outfit at the Yokohama Arena show, and I'd love to see your reaction. Maybe you could add it to your next B-M song reaction? "Band-Maid - Akane's catwalk at Yokohama arena showing her new costume": kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKKTkIKAj65pirMsi=8DL349uqpuXMaaqt

[@donaldbohn3183]

The word Tapestry comes to mind.

[@danielduarte6802]

13:12 I love Akane-san's drums panning from right to left in the headset... They do that in 輪廻 (Rinne) too, before the solo 🎶✨

[@arsnlin]

Excellent reaction!

[@JK-tz6kk]

Notice Akane going full "traditional grip" for the "Jazz fusion" section, Po! Talk about going into full character mode, lol! Btw, for "Forbidden tales'" Kanami poses many questions, i.e., "What is life? Is there a Heaven?" She stated, " I've been through a lot over the past three and a half years. I can't talk about it all..." You put the words and music into a MV here, and I get it, Po! It can be an operatic piece, I suppose. 🦍🍌PS, I think you were referring to Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam," Po! 👉🏽👈🏼

[@TlanImass]

And did you notice Akane-san's grip in the Jazz breakdown? She switched to a traditional hold just for that. :)

[@ApexRadius]

I noticed that right away. First time I've seen her use traditional grip.

[@khairulrizal4422]

Surprisingly there are comments made regarding this track on other You Tube channel saying along the line that the composition is to messy and the transition is not smooth the word it uses to describing roughness of the transition is like "Frankenstein" its a (patch work). Which I disagree.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Those listeners have ear malfunction.

[@khairulrizal4422]

Or maybe they already set in there head to not like the style or arrangement of the song.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

@@khairulrizal4422 god who knows 🙄