Incredible! - NEMOPHILA / DISSENSION [Official Music Video] | Reaction

[@J_musicfanロドニー]

NEMOPHILA is my favorite! I went to 4 of their shows when they came to the US.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thet are sood god. I've reacted to 2 more of their songs arleady, which will be released withint the next day or 2.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Nemophila and Band Maid have completely rejuvenated my love for music again. I am also a drummer and Tamu (Hemophila) and Akane (Band Maid) are both considered some the top female drummers in the world !!!!! I had never been a metal fan but when I heard these girls I was blown away. They are so technically proficient and heavy but also very melodic. Also...the lead vocalist is off the charts. Wait till you hear her in the power ballad Odyssey .

[@thevikingbuddha]

Cheers Tom, especially as you're a fellow drummer. I love a power ballad.

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

Nemophila - "baby blue eyes" flower, "Rurikarakusa" in Japanese; grows in N-America and is appreciated in Japan (see "Hitachi Seaside Park"). The band was formed in 2019, originally as a "session" brought together by... Mayu - the vocalist (ex- Lipstick band); Haraguchi-san - (ex- HöLDERLINS band) bass, backing vocals, was Mayu's friend and colleague from Music College; Tamu Murata - drums, backing vocals, one the most respected session musician in Japan (countless bands), with also her own original carrier; she's also the wife of Akira Yamaoka, musician/composer, known especially for his videogames OSTs, in particular for "Silent Hill"; Saki (ex - "Mary's Blood" band for a decade, "Destrose", and others), she's a "young sacred monster" in J-metal) guitar, backing vocals, and... Hazuki (KOIAI "Dark Indigo" / Li-sa-X, Disqualia bands) - guitar, backing vocals; both, Saki and Hazuki have a lot of experience. Unfortunately, Saki left the band in march 2024, after the Budokan concert, thinking that her contribution was enough after more than 4-5 years, pursuing her - successful - solo carrier, and then she became a member of Like-an-Angel band. The band continues in the 4 members form, with Mayu starting to add guitar bits while Haraguchi-san's bass, and Hazuki's guitar becomes more prominent. Nemophila, with their self-declared "Jigoku no Yurufuwa" (soft and fluffy hell) general metal-rock style, made an amazing fandom impression during the pandemic, thru KZbin clips... ...so far about 50 Western/Japanese awesomely bonkers covers, and about 40 original, freakishly insane good songs (singles, EPs - including the JPURecords' Extended Edition of "Oiran", 3 albums - "Revive", "Seize The Faith", "Evolve"; EP - "Beautiful Days"). New album "Apple of my eye" for January 2025 (10 songs, containing the 3 from "Beautiful Days" EP). Discography, alphabetical order: 01. ADABANA - 徒花 - "Fruitless/seedless flower" 02. ALIVE 03. AMA-TE-RAS (Amaterasu goddess) 04. Another Story (ballad) 05. A Ray Of Light 06. Back into the wild 07. Beautiful Days (ballad) 08. Blooming 09. Breaking Out 10. Change the World 11. Creature 12. DISSENSION 13. Enigma 14. ENTEN - 炎天 - "Scorching/blazing heat/sun" 15. Fighter 16. GAME OVER (ballad) 17. G.O.D. - "Groundbreakers of Destiny" (first original song as 4 members) 18. Hammer Down 19. Hōzuki - 鬼灯 - "Demon Light" - "Winter cherry" / "Japanese lantern" plant 20. HYPNOSIS 21. Justice 22. Life (ballad - their "official anthem") 23. MONSTERS 24. Night Flight (electro-rock song, one of their firsts, used as half-time breakout) 25. now I here (ballad) 26. ODYSSEY (ballad) 27. OIRAN - "Courtesan" (their first original song, in february 2020) 28. OSKR - "OShiKuRa manju" (children's song-game of pushing outside of a circle) 29. PROGRESS 30. RAITEI - 雷霆 - "Thunder" 31. REVIVE 32. RISE 33. Rock’n’Roll Is? (an homage to famous rock bands/artists; the lyrics/melody and style of play are Easter Eggs) 34. Rollin’Rollin’ 35. Seize the Fate 36. Soaring ～to be continued～ (instrumental) 37. SORAI - "Autumn wind" (was supposed to be the original name for the band) 38. STYLE (rap-metal song) 39. - 群青 40. Waiting for you 41. YELL 〜軌跡〜 ("Kiseki - Trajectory", ballad) 42. ZEN ________ Unreleased songs on CDs: - Another Story... written during the COVID pandemic, with the purpose of lifting the spirit; performed only once on stage for a live stream at the end of December 2020... but - according to Saki - "it's part of 'Cheer to Art, Tokyo Project' (started by Tokyo Metropolitan Government to offer place for artists to upload their work...since all lives, concerts, events and exhibitions had been suspended, all venues had been closed"; was posted on KZbin, on this governmental channel: アートにエールを!【音楽 1ch】; although is no longer there, there are some reactions to it, just search "NEMOPHILA / AnotherStory". It's also kept on WebArchive: watch?v=WWSFd4N4pjU - Creature, Breaking Out... released only on Revive (It's Sooooo Nice To Finally Meet You!!!!!) Blu-ray; they are performed sometimes in concerts; Breaking Out... released during their first live stream in 2020, and Rizing Nemo in 2023; - Blooming... released only on the official Nemophila KZbin channel, and performed sometimes in concerts. - Ultramarine/Gunjō performed in the second part of the 19 June 2021 stream.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Wow, that's a full education. Thank you so much.

[@k3w1b3an5]

The Japanese are absolutely killing it in rock and metal.

[@thevikingbuddha]

It certainly seems that way.

[@k3w1b3an5]

​@@thevikingbuddhacouple more all female Japanese bands you should check out. Hanabie ( We love Sweets) it's metal and the singer will blow your mind with her growls. And Band-Maid (From Now On) an incredible group of Japanese female musicians that play rock.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

Yup. 🤘

[@jeffreykuska7877]

I remember the feeling you have when I first discovered Japanese rock/metal. Since 2022 I have seen about 10 Japanese rock concerts. All in the USA except the Band-Maid + The Warning duo concert in Japan.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@jeffreykuska7877 Lucky you.

[@ajettfan]

I love the way they mix so many different styles in with metal. They throw in pop, ballads (Odyssey), rap (STYLE), & Moroccan (Hypnosis) flawlessly

[@thevikingbuddha]

I still have a few other styles of theirs to listen to then. Exciting!

[@DragonPhlyy]

Nemophila is awesome welcome to the deep deep rabbit hole that is Japanese music.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks. It's a deep hole.

[@Kaesemuchacho]

One of the best cleans on the world I fell in love with Nemophila!! Gorgeous and hard womens 😍🇯🇵

[@thevikingbuddha]

100%

[@Kaesemuchacho]

@@thevikingbuddha dude ! Believe in Tai Havard He is the man japanese metal 😎😎

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@Kaesemuchacho Cheers

[@taihavard]

Never too early to be in love with Mayu ^^ Tamu the drummer was inspired to take up / focus on drumming by the women drummer of Maximum The Hormone. Another band likely on your list, Band Maid, also has a drummer inspired by MTH's drummer. And a final band on your list, Hanabie, begun as a cover band of MTH. As you go deeper into the rabbit hole you are going to run into a good number of shared members, artists from one band that used to be in another, webs of inspiring each other etc. Another part of the fun!

[@thevikingbuddha]

I love the fact that a lot of the bands are interlinked.

[@yolandria]

@@thevikingbuddha Fun fact: The Japanese metal/rock scene is a very small % of the overall music market. So there is a fairly small pool of players/groups compared to the much bigger pop/classic areas. So yeah your going to run into a ton of overlap.

[@Kaesemuchacho]

Ma man Tai 🫵😎

[@taihavard]

@@Kaesemuchacho Kaesemuchacho!!!!!!!! These bands keep discovering new reactors :D

[@robertturner8040]

There just the best in heavy music right now

[@jeffreykuska7877]

The female Japanese drummers are all “Neil Peart” level and up!

[@thevikingbuddha]

I'm shocked and blown away by them.

[@Greg-om2hb]

DISSENSION was NEMOPHILA’a first OMV. All members were veterans of other bands. They made dozens of cover song videos during the pandemic. You can discover other cool Japanese bands through those videos. OIRAN was their first original song. I left several other NEMOPHILA suggestions in your RISE reaction.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you. I'll get through them.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Dude, not even close! Oiran studio was their first OMV, and Raitei was their first produced OMV.

[@brutalshow3364]

🤘🇺🇦❤️ Nemophila 🌸

[@Nomad59696]

Nemophila is amazing. Just scroll through their channel and play anything. They also do tons of covers. Just a heads up they are a 4 piece now. One guitarist left the band a few months back. They still sound fantastic with a single guitarist. Also, the singer, Mayu, has been working on playing guitar herself which you’ll see in some of their newer videos

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it.

[@allanmoger1838]

“One guitarist”? That was Saki, that was, she’s a legend.

[@Greg-om2hb]

Other great all-female bands from Japan and some recommended videos: - LOVEBITES - Holy War, live 2020 (Metal revival. Think Iron Maiden plus Mötorhead plus Malmsteen (x2), fronted by a female Dio) - TRIDENT - Ambivalent (Hard Rock power trio who have been taking their sound in new directions) - HAGANE - HeroTime (Power Metal band of teenage guitar phenom SAKURA YOSHIDA) - GACHARIC SPIN - I Wish I (impossible to categorize, the band has been playing and evolving for 15 years. Their current, six-piece lineup is their best. UNLUCKY MORPHEOUS - Black Pentagram, live. (A co-ed band combining a killer twin-guitar attack, a violin, and the inimitable FUKI on vocals.)

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks, my list is rapidly growing.

[@AngelLWJ]

thanks bro! next one《oiran》live please!🤘🏻🌸🤘🏻

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@AngelLWJ It will be coming soon.

[@killiansred1000]

A few other bands wort having a look. Gacharic Spin- they are their own genre. Video- Tamashii, live Nek! Pronounced nekee. The bass player is crazy good. Glim Spanky- they aim for ‘70s rock, some blues rock. Only 2 members but backed up by very talented musicians. Try ‘Breakin’ Down Blues or ‘Circle of Time.’

[@thevikingbuddha]

70's rock? I'm well up for that. Thanks

[@Maidiac88]

Mayu is an incredible vocalist. Nemophila is my second favorite Japanese band (after my true love, Band-Maid). Two other bands I really like are Hanabie and Nek!.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@Maidiac88 I'll definitely be checking out Hanabie in the future.

[@montaramike]

Such a great band! Zen is my favorite Nemophila song. Other bands you may like : Broken by the Scream, Hanabie, Unlucky Morpheus, Gacharic Spin, Hagane

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@montaramike Thank you.

[@angeldust29472]

welcome to a wonderful journey in j-metal, my personal top 3, Hanabie ( "we love sweets" to begin ), Nemophila ( you know them "adabana" for the drum solo) and the legend Maximum the hormone ("yoshu fukushu" my favorit or "shimi" feat. atarashii gakko the collab of the year)

[@thevikingbuddha]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@grantnealon5101]

In love with the lead singer? You and all of us.. She is outstanding. Do yourself a favour and react to the music videos of the songs Revive and Raitei Two Awesome songs, and two very cool mv's.. Fun fact, the singer and drummer are both Mom's with children under 5 Best wishes from France 🤘🇨🇵

[@thevikingbuddha]

I had Revive on my list but not Raitei. Merci.

[@cliffordjohnson9074]

If you want a great heavy metal Japanese band to check out definitely Lovebites and check out the live vids such as soldier stands solitarily or holy war. Pretty sure they will blow your mind. They are top notch

[@thevikingbuddha]

Yeah, a few others have mentioned Lovebites. They are on my list.

[@Olkam-w5u]

ENIGMA@日本武道館 2024.2.17 [Official Live Video] NEMOPHILA / G.O.D. [Official Music Video]

[@thevikingbuddha]

Arigato

[@shankly4]

Lovebites - definitely give them a listen. Band-Maid too.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@shankly4 Thanks

[@Vitericus1]

Tons of great bands from Japan. Been listening to J-rock/metal for about 15 years and there's just a lot to get into and like; so many interesting style combinations and creativity, these ladies are one of my favorites. Another band I don't think anyone has mentioned yet is Unlucky Morpheus. Check out their track, "Unending Sorceress." They are mostly harder metal with some lighter hard rock/slightly poppy bits here and there, but all with a Neo-classical undertone. The real kicker is Jill, their super virtuoso violinist that plays with them.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Interesting, I'll add that to my list. Thanks.

[@Popskull-yl9gn]

I love the " old nemophila " monsters and especially sorai. Raw band perfection. Lol wait to say which one you love. 😊. When you find out the bass player is the edge of the blade. The harder the music the bigger the smile! ❤❤

[@thevikingbuddha]

I'll check those out. Thanks.

[@allanmoger1838]

What people seem to miss about this song is the lyrics. It’s attributed to “She Knows”, and not only does she know, but it illustrates just how the west and the east aren’t so different today at all. Mayu has an interesting voice, but I don’t like screams for the sake of it. Their early stuff, including Dissension, was organic and a perfect blend though. Since she started Nemophila, Mayu has put in a monumental effort to improve as an artist, and she has my eternal respect for that. Some girls wander into the limelight by mistake but she had a plan and she’s followed through, and continues on her path.

[@thevikingbuddha]

That's very cool. Thanks.

[@tackle47]

Wait until you see them live Oiran or Zen live to see real ass kicking metal.

[@thevikingbuddha]

I have both of those on my list.

[@ericifune5543]

For me, the best metal vocalist is Regan from the band Saiseiga. They just dropped a new album.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thanks

[@COTTERO]

Very interesting reaction.👍 If you are interested in hearing more of Nemophila... live, the next song is fast and powerful but the vocals are more mainstream. NEMOPHILA, "Seize the Fate": kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6queH5niMpnmNEsi=fmQPZ_KVKxsGcjnT If you're interested in other Japanese bands, you might want to check out the following two virtuoso bands: UNLUCKY MORPHEUS, "Dignity of Spirit": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmi6aneZirCMlbcsi=YhR2iI_BeNCcpauH ONMYOUZA, "The Nine Tail Fox and The Killing Stone": kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXevpmNmhLKXb8Usi=c6mB08OiuTb4luqO And if you're interested in Japanese female drummers... here are four of the very best in Japan: Senri Kawaguchi, Adventure": kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6PTpKJjrJ1qqtUsi=7MYK8XhjAYy1zM39 Tamu Murata (Nemophila), "Orthrus": kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2ivmpx7d5majcksi=dHrxWjjJJQfOXUB0 Kanade Sato (KOIAI), "Festival de Ritmo": kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5unh42Gr8uGZ8Usi=qsEjgjOkSCyHGdL1 Natsumi (Bridear), "Ghoul": kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn2md5WKmLt2qNEsi=Pjlue4auJgUMfPQ4 You don't have to react to this bunch of songs in this links😀😁😃... just enjoy the music. 😉

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you so much.

[@poncedeleon759]

Arigato Mr Viking Mayu is a very good voicalist. Personally I am not fond of too much growling/screaming but these girls are fab

[@thevikingbuddha]

Arigato

[@josephdoo]

😁🤘

[@994pt4]

Nice reaction to a Nemophila classic! If you are looking for a live performance check out one of these 3...every one is great! 'Zen' live kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWLcgZV4h615o9U 'Oiran' live kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Kkc6GceM2jmM0 'Ama-Te-Ras' live kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2evgpyjh9Z9na8

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@994pt4 Thank you.

[@kirilkirilov7185]

too early to be in love with Mayu??? you are late, fella - there is a queue and you are at the back of the line)))) I think you fell in love with the band after the first song, haven't you??? We are all in the same shoes)) A little spoiler - once you hear them live - you will never go back to the videos)))

[@thevikingbuddha]

Haha, I imagine it's a long line. The next reaction I do, will be a live song.

[@kirilkirilov7185]

@@thevikingbuddha good lad, try Zen or Oiran, or ignore it - pick any song you like)))

[@IAMisLove]

Subscribed. Great performance and reaction! If you would like to explore more and expand your channel, may I suggest a reaction to BABYMETAL. They are unique and have a worldwide fan base (The One). Their music has a positive and uplifting message. They have a fun and awesome performance: BABYMETAL - PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO) (OFFICIAL) Or: MAYA【Live Blu-ray/DVD「BABYMETAL BEGINS - THE OTHER ONE -」"BLACK NIGHT"】 🖖 ❤

[@thevikingbuddha]

Thank you so much. I'll add that to my list.

[@keithvincent8760]

Add Asterism to list please.

[@thevikingbuddha]

Will do. Thanks.

[@DanTheSqueegeeMan]

J-metal is something I just can’t get into. That being said, the amount of talent in these bands is absolutely insane.

[@taihavard]

I am always happy to see someone who can comfortably separate personal taste from metrics like instrumental skill. A sign of good character and security in your own opinions. Well played :)

[@thevikingbuddha]

Do you like other metal?

[@DanTheSqueegeeMan]

@@taihavard thank you!

[@DanTheSqueegeeMan]

@@thevikingbuddha I do. I listen to a lot of metal, preferably with some prog elements, but my taste is quite broad as long as it touches me emotionally in whatever way.

[@Olkam-w5u]

How do you see the difference between J-metal and metal?

[@jeffreykuska7877]

I remember the feeling you have when I first discovered Japanese rock/metal. Since 2022 I have seen about 10 Japanese rock concerts. All in the USA except the Band-Maid + The Warning duo concert in Japan.