Guitar Player REACTS to BAND-MAID - About Us (NEW SONG!) |

Their most emotional yet... Let's listen to the brand new song by BAND-MAID, "About Us" (Official Live Recording) together :)
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[@Paul247to]

Band-Maid had a dream of performing at the world famous Budokan. On Feb 14 2020 at Line Cube Shibuya concert it was announced to their fans, that the dream was coming true and Band-Maid would perform at Budokan on a National Holiday Feb 11 2021. video shows the girls back stage reaction to the fans reaction(still gives me shivers). very sadly this concert was the last live concert in front of fans as COVID shut the planet down shortly after the announcement. One year later the Band were still feeling hopeful for the concert, it would be scaled down and there would be no overseas fans because tourism had been shut down completely, They wrote "About Us" as a love letter to the fans and to debut it live at Budokan. it would have been an incredibly emotional performance and the crowd singin along with the chorus would have been mind blowing IMO lol i'm tearing up just thinking about it...any how please everyone read the lyrics to About Us, CC subs on the video. So instead of performing to live loving adoring fans they had to perform it in an almost soulless environment for the Feb 11 online Onkyu Ji to camera men. Saiki spoke to us the fans directly before the song with a very emotional statement.(hopefully someone can find the translation) I loved EVERY second of the show, but I will always be saddened for Band-Maid that we can still not meet(yet) I love Band-Maid!!! "Our rock will never die, ever. forever" I'm looking forward to your reaction GuitarGent, as always. cheers

[@akaalexanderking]

I'm confident in a year's time they'll be able to play that venue. Really really hope so 🙏🏻

[@Paul247to]

@@akaalexanderking Thank you so much for the wonderful reaction, I truly love this band and this song has me tearing each time i listen. its so beautiful and heartfelt. I hope Budokan happens, it is a band dream and goal, but we all know they really have their sights set on World Domination. ;) and I believe it will happen! I predict a very large World Tour in 2022. thanks again GG

[@akaalexanderking]

Thank you for watching Paul! :)

[@kouzaikaza9435]

This song is a message to BAND-MAID fans all over the world who can't meet because of COVID-19. So this song is all about understanding the lyrics.

[@akaalexanderking]

I had a feeling midway that that was the point. I went back and listen to it the whole way through with the lyrics on, just beautiful

[@craigfenson]

to borrow another commenter's line, 'only band-maid can make music that rends your heart and picks up the pieces at the same time'.

[@akaalexanderking]

Beautifully said :)

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Amen to that. Long Live the PO!

[@akaalexanderking]

🤘🏻

[@jimmoriarty8235]

Found the translation from Weili Ma's comment 😁 " Here’s a super fan (t-shinji) translation of Saiki’s heartfelt monologue / speech before this song was performed that day: Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. *Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more.* This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.. " #WeAreWithBM #bandmaid #takeovertheworld

[@akaalexanderking]

How wonderful is that ❤️

[@jimmoriarty8235]

@@akaalexanderking since you're mentioned about acoustic, maybe you can check *"puzzle" (both original and acoustic)"* and *"anemone" (both original and acoustic)*, it will blow you away 😁😁😁 For slower song, you try their power ballad song *"daydreaming"* 😁😁😁

[@akaalexanderking]

That's the one I'm aiming for Jim. I've been told it got taken down from their channel though?

[@jimmoriarty8235]

@@akaalexanderking yeah you're right, kinda late to the party 😆 But dont worry, i'll upload the videos for you soon 😁😁😁 Btw Thank you for the great reaction as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks a lot Jim, appreciate it as always 👍🏻

[@TomClark-Futoura]

"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage and Smile, is an amazing song and personal message to their fans - a direction I'm glad to see them add to their journey toward world domination. And we get to hear MISA play the vibe she so enjoys. Stretch Band-Maid... Stretch with all your might. We're behind you 100! Their new DVD/BD/CD of this incredible concert has been ordered! Thanks G-Gent, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for the support Tom :)

[@ma7814]

My mother had cancer surgery yesterday and I was listening to this song in my car while I was waiting. It is true that music helps people's hearts.

[@akaalexanderking]

It really does, music has gotten me through rough times as well. Wishing your mother all the best 🙏🏻

[@falconsooner]

Kanami often writes the songs (at least the melody) on piano. She also composes them at a slower tempo and then speeds them up during recording. This song has grown on me. Tbe bluesy jazz style shows their versatility. I did have one question...what does Clean Guitar mean? Without distortion? I'm all for Puzzle next. Another good candidate is Blooming. Very melodic hard rock song with one of Kanami's better and longer solos.

[@akaalexanderking]

Yes! The clean guitar is still an electric one without distortion (or with very low distortion levels). Thanks for the suggestions!

[@strumski7228]

A champagne glass filled with lush and one lone tear rolling slowly down the side.. amazing. Not their usual for us hard-rockin' Ninjas but so very beautiful, a nice change of pace. Enjoyed your review as always!

[@akaalexanderking]

Well said Strumski, thanks!

[@Glenner7]

Beautiful song, heartfelt message, glorious execution.

[@akaalexanderking]

Perfect summary Glen

[@falconsooner]

Going to be interesting to get his take on this since it isn't a typical BM song. But I am sure he will love Misa's bass

[@akaalexanderking]

😉

[@baddhorsie8318]

Looking forward to this one, i cringed watching others react without knowing anything of the song or even Band-Maid in general and i know GuitarGent will enjoy this one. I can already imagine the expression on his face :)

[@akaalexanderking]

Ahahahah my facial expressions don't ever leave much to the imagination, do they? 😂

[@ShikataGaNai100]

THIS is musical perfection...in every sense of the word.

[@akaalexanderking]

🤘🏻

[@johndreessen7335]

Good reaction. Beautiful song. For me their best song ever. Thank you for your reaction.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for watching John!

[@topographic1973ify]

Love song to the fans.

[@akaalexanderking]

And what a song

[@sobabruddah7576]

Kanami channeling her inner Larry Carlton!!!😊👍👍🤘🤘🤘

[@akaalexanderking]

Steely Dan!

[@sobabruddah7576]

@@akaalexanderking Kanami has said that two of her biggest influences are Carlos Santana and Larry Carlton, and you can definitely feel Mr. Carlton in this song!🤘🤘🤘

[@akaalexanderking]

Not surprised at all, great taste!

[@tommcfall1274]

They are Beautiful & Amazing masters of so many genres. They take a menu of genres and mix it and blend it perfectly with just the right spices to create musical genius and all with so much feeling and amazing energy!!!! Best band on the planet! Puzzle live from Shibuya Feb 14 2020 is AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@akaalexanderking]

It's really refreshing to see so much variety in a world full of one-trick ponies :)

[@jimr4354]

Very good assessment of the performance. It is indeed a beautiful song really highlighted by Miku and Saiki's stunning vocals amplifified by the layering. It just adds to impact to the chorus. Miku has written the lyrics with separation element in mind,between the fans and the.band. Misa on bass is great as always making use of those highs in breaks. Kanami adds the extra guitar to the acoustic. It is one of the band's highly produced songs. So many additions and inclusions but it's those double vocals that just produce that powerful emotion. Sooth the soul. That screen shot sums it up. This diversity does make The Maids a unique band. A quintessential blend of east meets west and they produce the music oh so well.

[@akaalexanderking]

Great analysis Jim, thanks for sharing (and watching) :)

[@_DriveTime]

Excellent breakdown of this song. The bass and vocals really carry the song, but the guitar and drum work are so subtle and tastefully done.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks! They really were, truly beautiful musical taste

[@Greg-om2hb]

Each time I listen to this song, I am surprised by the powerful emotional reaction it produces.

[@akaalexanderking]

Great song, undeniably 👍🏻

[@thunderchild7137]

The magnificence of Band Maid. They have a true bond with us fans. This is how they show their love and that they appreciate us. Thank you ladies.

[@akaalexanderking]

Such a wonderful connection to see, fantastic!

[@mv3873]

great reaction.👍 very thank you.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for watching!

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Guitar Gent!

[@akaalexanderking]

Thank you for watching!

[@hiawatha.g]

They can do anything they want. No band like this since the Beatles.

[@akaalexanderking]

So refreshing to see a band experimenting like this 👍🏻

[@hiawatha.g]

@@akaalexanderking Agreed. So few bands even try any more. Most are happy to stick to a formula.

[@horstdaniels4303]

How come that rock and metal-bands make the most beautiful ballads? I didn't understand much of what she was singing, but couldn't help tearing up. Must check the translation soon. Great analysis as usual Gent

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Horst, I think that's because Rock and Metal artists tend to be the most authentic one (especially if compared to commercial pop). So when they sing about something they really feel, we as listeners can tell

[@JuanSan66]

Great job. Excellent analysis. You have checked all the important points of this ballad. I´ve enjoyed a lot. Like many others have pointed, with the subtitles you will find all the clues of the sadness and at the same time the hope that are in the lyrics.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Juan! Absolutely, lyrics aren't normally something I pay too much attention on a first listen, but I'm glad K did here 👍🏻

[@_JimS]

Your first ballad? Try "Daydreaming" (music video) or "At The Drop of a Hat" ("Conqueror" album) (no music video, just music.....headscratcher there for such a lovely song)

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks a lot Jim!

[@hernan3284]

I don't know how they do it.. I love this band for the energy that they transmit, their songs are full of power but with harmonies, catchy chorus and more. But this one, this song hits all the feelings and leave you with goosebumps all along, especially with the vocal harmonization between Saiki and Miku. This song is a perfect combination of pop/jazz/rock vibes and a really good ballad to us, their fans.

[@akaalexanderking]

Agreed, those vocal harmonies really make the song!

[@wariotube]

We all speak music language... that's why we love Band-maid

[@akaalexanderking]

Well said Mario 👍🏻

[@oscarval5413]

All new Band-Maid videos have and will have subtitles. And I'd like you to react to Daydreaming, it's another great Band-Maid ballad. Good reaction.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Oscar, that's already a pretty big request 👍🏻

[@technopsychobedlam]

Great react, thanks. Puzzle is a good pick, one of my favourites. If you can source the acoustic version too it would be a good double review. Hard to find though as they were taken down from the official channel. Blooming is an amazing fusion of rock and pop elements...with some Saiki rapping thrown in :-)

[@akaalexanderking]

Wow, that sounds very interesting. Blooming is a close second at the moment!

[@AngelLWJ]

Band maid always great! And Please react to another all female super band: Nemophila - 《dissension》, This is the new song they released yesterday and pure fire🔥🤘🏻

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for the suggestion, I think it might happen very soon ;)

[@AngelLWJ]

@@akaalexanderking here we go🔥

[@bane8896]

What is a Band Maid for rock, that is Nemophila for metal. Fun Fun Fun and more Fun 🤘🇯🇵🤘🇯🇵🎎

[@akaalexanderking]

Just recorded the reaction, will be up tomorrow ;)

[@waynebenedict4609]

A masterpiece from Band-Maid! So deep and heartfelt! Saiki and Band-Maid certainly light my life up!

[@akaalexanderking]

Really a great song, thanks for watching Wayne :)

[@specter6877]

They wrote the song as a thank you to the fans and were going to perform it at the 2021 Nippon Budokan show but it was canceled do to COVID-19. They then set up the live stream and opened with about us.

[@akaalexanderking]

Very thoughtful of them, there's such a beautiful bond between them and the fanbase

[@mintomacco]

Oh, the feels. 🥺 This song is for us. 🎀🖤

[@akaalexanderking]

Beautiful :)

[@specter6877]

If you didn't get the live stream they are releasing it on May 26th for sale. I watched the live stream and I'm going to get the DVD/Blu-Ray.

[@akaalexanderking]

I'll definitely check it out thanks Chris!

[@RudiTheMan]

The song is beautiful, no other word can out describe it,

[@akaalexanderking]

So true my friend

[@Weisnet1995]

I think this is exactly the song that was missing on their latest studio release (still a killer album though)! If you want to check out more of their mellower stuff I think the usual suspects are be Daydreaming & Wonderland, both gorgeous especially in their live renditions. I really enjoyed this latest MV and already preordered the Blu-Ray :)

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Tobias! Will be interesting to check those two out ;)

[@hardbros2021]

I was wondering if coronavirus didn't happened and Band-Maid played at Budokan, this song will never happened.

[@akaalexanderking]

There's always a bright side, even in the darkest things :)

[@markyg236]

As someone else said, "No Rain, No Rainbow"

[@steveratcliffe2181]

Great reaction and breakdown. This song is so good on so many levels. Another Japanese group to check out is Trident. They are a 3 piece female band. They just put out a new killer tune.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for the suggestion Steve!

[@MSIContent]

Great reaction as usual 🙂 I watch a lot of reactions to BANDMAID. It amazes me when some “hard core” metal guy reacts to this. It usually follows this path: “What? What is this? Pop? (Listens for a while sceptically) Listen to that bass! Oh wow that’s beautiful... I love this!” 🤟🏻🤟🏻 They always get turned around and end up having even more respect for the band. It’s just one of the many things I love about BANDMAID - their depth of talent and ability to pull off virtually any style like it’s their own. 😍 BTW: A double Puzzle would be amazing. 100% you will be blown away by the performances. 👍🏻

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks! I hope I'll manage to react to those, might be tricky for copyright as they were apparently removed from their channel though 🤔

[@warwickprince9712]

@@akaalexanderking I think it will be Ok. There are a few recent reactions to these, and there were no issues; even with one not pausing at all. Maybe they have relaxed a little after the record label changed?

[@akaalexanderking]

Hopefully, really looking forward to listening to those two 😁

[@yerayortiz7285]

Yeah Puzzle would be nice to see. You can do the regular song and the acoustic version right after on the next Maid Monday, I don't think any maidiacs will complain about it and also you could appreciate both of their sides better. "I can't live without you" would be an awesome one too. Till next Maid Monday, GG!

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Yeray, looking forward to that!

[@sergeysoroka5547]

First comment on this channel, so first of all I'd like to thank you for your reviews, they are some of the most insightful on KZbin, so it's always nice to listen to your take on the stuff I already know and love. Second, I'd want to recommend checking out another Japanese band called Trident. They are fairly new, their first album comes out later this month, and they are sometimes called "a new Band-Maid in the making". And while their sound is fairly different, I can definitely see where the comparisons are coming from. As for individual songs, I can recommend my personal favourite Ambivalent (the bassline is awesome) or the newest single Imagination which just came out earlier today, but you can't really go wrong with their newer stuff. They've technically been around since 2016 or so under a different name, Girls Rock Band Revolution, and with a different drummer, but it was a not very balanced band to say the least, so I prefer to think of GRBR and Trident as of two different entities.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Sergey, really appreciate that. For Trident stay tuned, might drop a reaction sooner that you might expect ;)

[@hitgirlalkire]

Loved your reaction this video. They are an awesome group. Another new group that you might like is Rolling Quartz song called Blaze. They are a KRock group.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion :)

[@PurpleDracos]

It bugs me every time I hear this at the moment the first few seconds sound like something else I have heard and I just cannot place it. Loving some of that snare work, because speed is not required in this song Akane gets to show off her subtlety and perfect touch.

[@akaalexanderking]

Absolutely, the velocity of her hits is so great. So much feeling and interpretation goes into that

[@stevehall5128]

That sense of familiarity is almost a Band-Maid signature, I don't know how they do it. It's almost like they do things that feel like they obviously should have been done already by someone, but somehow weren't until Band-Maid. Maybe it's just taking classic musical tropes and adding new wrinkles.

[@akaalexanderking]

And that's pretty much the essence of what being an artist is in today's day and age :)

[@fearofallsums]

Great reactions - Band maid rabbit hole brought me here ... may I suggest Dice, Moratorium and The Dragon cries by the girls ..Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪✌🏻

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for the suggestions, and right back at you: I'm in Dublin 😁

[@bimoyosuahezminel6735]

Thats so true dude!!this song make warm our hearts(maidiacs hearts)..great reaction bro,keep the good work👍

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed :)

[@jasonnord785]

Great analysis! Thanks!

[@akaalexanderking]

Thank you for watching Jason!

[@leonardsimmers9158]

Somebody has already asked for Puzzle. They also have a Acoustic version of Puzzle with just Saiki and Kanami. With Kanami on backing vocals. I'm sure that some of the Maidiacs will give you a upload of the video. You really need to hear Kanami's beautiful voice backing up Saiki. Definitely want to hear more from her.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks Leonard, hopefully there won't be any Copyright issues as I seem to understand the videos were removed from their channel 😬

[@baddhorsie8318]

Good Morning, Excellent review (as expected) , this song is a gift to the masters & princesses and a beautiful heartfelt one at that... i have never seen a band who is as focused and appreciative of their fans as these ladies are. awesome review 5 stars ;)

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed Alerik!

[@baddhorsie8318]

@@akaalexanderking i'm still working on 1st cup of coffee so didn't want to get carried away on comments. it's a beautiful song, awesome band and sincere review. Not ashamed to admit when this band performs i get a lump in my throat.

[@akaalexanderking]

The power of music 🤘🏻

[@baddhorsie8318]

@@akaalexanderking Watching interviews of these girls over the years they have been together and the interactions between them and then on stage is just mind blowing. Saiki is reserved and shy at times and seem's uncomfortable giving interviews. Misa too is truly the assassin with the looks she gives (love her)...Kanami and Akane are so quiet and polite and Miku see's the world through the eyes of a child..everything seems wonderous and magical to her...Turn them loose on stage and my jaw drops lol

[@akaalexanderking]

Such a great band dynamic. I'll definitely check out interviews as well, curious to find out more about them :)

[@Sprywal1967]

Guitar Gent: Please check out the Band-Maid Rinnie song. It's probably their heaviest and arguably their best song to date in my opinion. Components of the song kind of reminds me believe or not of Pantera.

[@JFrancoDrums]

This song is a letter to the fans because of the pandemic! The song writing level of this band is crazy good. They played Puzzle and Anemone live both acoustic back to back!

[@akaalexanderking]

It is, great songwriters!

[@PaulEngineer]

Mate, you're right about the emotion in this one. And yet, even with the lower tempo they still deliver a track with plenty to listen to musically, a Band Maid signature.

[@akaalexanderking]

Absolutely, so much going on and to enjoy. Great song

[@andreasdizazzo3239]

You definetly need to watch some of Japan's absolutely finest - Asterism. Try their song Dawn, link at kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKa0gal_g6-Wd5I The guitarist is only 16 years old in that video and despite only having played for 6 years she puts even the best of the best to shame with her playing. She's truely a guitar prodigy.

[@akaalexanderking]

Coming this week, stay tuned ;)

[@tommcfall1274]

Great power fusion rock trio. Hal-Ca is incredibly talented and pretty!!!!

[@akaalexanderking]

Recording it today 😁

[@bane8896]

Also, the band that is obligatory is Sokoninaru. The virtuoso playing of progressive rock and metal combined with pop vocals confuses and delights at the same time. Incredibly talented and unique mixed trio. To start "Tenohira De Odoru" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGiwqqJ4oM5src0

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for the suggestion ;)

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

great song of a great band with a great expert reaction. since you also love lovebites, I dare to request/recommend a song to you. because it can be easily overlooked, although it is in my opinion on the same level as "swan song", edge of the world", "glory to the world" and "epilogue". miho and haruna make some different groove than usual. there are spanish guitars involved, killer melodies and composition. asami sents some strong bruce dickinson vibes and for me the solos sound even better as usual. there has been a live video, in which miho started tearing up heavily, because her father died not long before and it´s an emotional song. asami comforted her and miho didn´t miss a note. now there is "just" a fanmade video, which shows the highlights of the concerts. the song is called "a frozen serenade" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaLIh2Nne9usiJY you guessed it already, it is my favourite lovebite song (although all of their songs are awesome). i can listen to it constantly on repeat. have a great week and once again thank you for your reactionvideos.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks a lot, really appreciate the support. And thanks for the suggestion!

[@patron40silver]

Hello, GuitarGent I've been lagging a bit when it comes to watching your cover songs due to some unforeseen issues but I should be able to start back in on them. Wanted to give you an update? of sorts. My dream of a BAND-MAID super group seems to have failed, unfortunately. 4 guitarists all said yes but the bassist and 2 drummers I asked never responded. I have had a few suggestions on singers from other BAND-MAID fans but I never asked due to the lack of interest from the rhythm section. Thanks for all you do and for keeping us entertained. Be safe.

[@akaalexanderking]

Thanks for the update, I'll see if I can reach out myself to someone. It would really be amazing to set something like that up!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@akaalexanderking GG, could we not do a guitarist/singer acoustic combo like Kanami & Saiki did for Puzzle & Anemone?. We even had an original love letter song to B-M written by one of the Maidiacs. I'd hate to see Patrons idea come to nothing.

[@akaalexanderking]

Sounds like a great idea, I'd be down for that. I still need to check out their acoustic versions but it should be doable ;)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@akaalexanderking That'd be awesome. Thx for your continued interest :)

[@patron40silver]

@@akaalexanderking We have a bassist! SYGNEH said yes :) Thank you as always, GG.

[@patron40silver]

People wanna know....When are the BAND-MAID covers coming to your channel? The twin brothers could do Kanami or Miku, brown or red?

[@akaalexanderking]

Don't wanna promise anything yet, but let's just say I'm working on something... ;)

[@patron40silver]

@@akaalexanderking Woohoo!

[@IIIShrikeIII]

if you liked Wagakki Band you should try Band-Maiko, Band-Maid with traditional instrument elements

[@akaalexanderking]

I think that might very well be an April's fool special reaction ;)

[@IIIShrikeIII]

@@akaalexanderking It may be an April Fool's joke, but their versions are even better than the original songs!

[@akaalexanderking]

Even better, I can't imagine those two elements not working well to be honest!

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

................. Akane’s snare!!

[@akaalexanderking]

So good!

[@giuseppeabate2000]

Ciao, sono arrivato un po' in ritardo.. Volevo spiegarti il perché di questa canzone ed inoltrarti il discorso di Saiki prima dell'esecuzione, ma leggendo i commenti ho visto che già è stato tutto spiegato e detto.. Non c'è molto da aggiungere, solo sottolineare il perché noi Maidiacs le amiamo così tanto..non è perché sono 5 ragazze giapponesi, per quanto mi riguarda potrebbero esser omoni con la barba, ma è per la loro musicalità e la connessione e rispetto che hanno per i fan. Non è scontato che una band componga una canzone con le motivazioni di About Us, già solo per questo è un brano UNICO. Sono così speciali per i fan perché la loro musicalità tocca l'anima, sono oggettivamente canzoni belle da ascoltare per chiunque..in più loro sono così semplici e genuine e ci amano come noi amiamo loro. Non suonano perché vogliono fare soldi o diventare famose, lo fanno perché amano la musica e amano renderci felici con la loro visione di sound e tutto questo non ha prezzo!! Per loro suonare in un locale davanti a pochi fan significa tutto e per noi supportarle verso il World Domination è un obbiettivo...perché oltre a tutto c'è tanto talento dietro e tutto il globo deve ascoltarle e amarle

[@akaalexanderking]

Grazie per il commento Giuseppe. La connessione tra queste ragazze e la loro fanbase è davvero qualcosa di speciale, è chiaro che il loro approccio fa davvero la differenza. Stupendo

[@user-in9eu9uk4b]

♥♥♥♥♥ ♀ ิband-maid ♀

[@akaalexanderking]

That sums it up nicely 😁

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I love this song. BAND-MAID always impresses, and MISA's bass line is so luscious. I didn't catch any backing vocals that were piped in; I thought it was all Miku and Saike. I'll have to re-watch with a more critical ear. As far as a recommendation goes, I know you've said "Puzzle" is next and I'm sure there are other recommendations from my fellow commenters, but I'd like to recommend a double reaction for "secret My lips" by BAND-MAID and "secret MAIKO lips" by their alter egos, BAND-MAIKO. Here's a link to the BAND-MAID version. It comes first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fYlJRti5Joe8U Here's a link to the BAND-MAIKO version. It comes second. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-reHR4rNKYa5I

[@akaalexanderking]

That's happening on April 1st ;)

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! "Beautiful" we even forgive you for calling them Lovebites at the 7:21 mark

[@akaalexanderking]

Wow, I hadn't realized that until now ahahah. Good catch 😅

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@akaalexanderking I winced thinking you would get hammered in the comments but all seems calm.

[@akaalexanderking]

I guess it must have slipped through many others as well ahahah

[@joeking6763]

The song is for YOU! IT IS ABOUT US (fans) This is from online concert Feb. 11, 2021. The song is a love letter from the band that they wrote to their fans. Just before singing the song Saiki talked about the struggles of the band over the past year. Here is the English translation of what she said. It gives more meaning to the song and how they felt. Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it. Also listen to DAYDREAMING and DROP OF A HAT

[@akaalexanderking]

Thank you so much, that's a beautiful and needed speech from Saiki 👍🏻

[@cmcknight]

I would be careful doing Puzzle it is not from the Band Maid official channel and therefore you might well get a copyright strike from the RIAJ (Japanese Music industry watchdog)

[@akaalexanderking]

Ouch, maybe the studio version at least?

[@frantaf]

@@akaalexanderking accoustic was played only once during Zepp Tokyo concert. That is the only version. Together with acoustic anemone.

[@cmcknight]

@@akaalexanderking It would need to be audio only from sat Spotify, but i'd look at say Secret My Lips by Band Maid and then Secret Maiko Lips by Band Maiko if you wanted a two video reaction. Band Maiko was a April fools joke they started that grew from there and the differences in the two songs are fun.

[@akaalexanderking]

That's a shame 😬 but pretty cool as well actually

[@akaalexanderking]

That sounds like a great idea for an April's fool special 😁