METALHEAD ENVIES| BAND-MAID| "INFLUENCER"

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[@TehPhysics]

2:38 Hahahaha! You are the first reactor I have seen that picked up on Miku's incredibly sarcastic "everybody look". I laugh every time I hear it. Too perfect. Miku is such a little genius. Only she could add 100 year old slang to modern songs and make it work. From "don't you dilly dally" in 'Moritorium', to "hunky dory day" in 'Influencer'. 🕊

[@Mikupigeon]

from one dear Japanese BM fans Flugelhorn Old Man. "Hunky Dory" sounds to me, an aged Japanese, a kind of word play or pun. This phrase is very close to Japanese expression "Honki (本気) Dori (or Tori 撮り)" that means 「本気」= serious, earnest, sincere" and 「撮り」= filming, recording, image capturing". This is ironically suitable 😄 to what influencers do, isn't it? In the rap part Saiki is singing "Always that one-upping contest, chit-chat chit-chat". "Chit-chat" sounds "chicchai ちっちゃい" in Japanese. That means "tiny, trivial, frivolous, worthless etc." Miku's lyrics includes a lot of word play. Another source said Miku might have taken it from David Bowie's 4th album Hunky Dory because Saiki is a Bowie fans and they have mentioned this particular album in old interviews more than once. Both explanation makes sense to me, though. Anyway, it stuck in my head since I first heard it, just like dan dan di di dan dan......

[@ttbird1019]

@@Mikupigeon I'm Japanese. "Hunky Dory" sure sounds like a Japanese phrase "本気撮り" but I feel it really strange if Miku intended to use this phrase as a double meaning. The same goes with "Chit-chat/ちっちゃい." Actually I don't think these phrases have Japanese connotations at all. This is only my opinion, so if you are interested, I suggest you ask some Japanese whether they feel these phrases have above connotations.

[@Mikupigeon]

@@ttbird1019 With my rudimentary japanese reading ability, I can understand why he suggested the phase honki tori but not the chitchat one. Personally i believe inspiration from david Bowie's 4th album theory is more likely to the case here, I hope she can tell us more in future interviews.

[@surfingasongwave]

Everybody look. Miku is an 810 year old troll pigeon. You say "100 year old slang" but I think those phrases much much older than that. "Dilly-dally" is a reduplication of "dally" which came to English from French like 13th or 14th century. Reduplication seems to be very common in English; chit-chat is another, a reduplication of chat. Hunky-dory isn't quite reduplication but similar,; hunky meant "in good condition" since the 13th or 14th century too. But like Mr. Riff points out, hunky-dory is still reasonably common in the South; I heard Grandma and Mama use it when I was a kid.

[@yoshima64]

@@ttbird1019 I think chit-chat has a double meaning After the lyric 'shaa-nai mount gassen(always that one-upping contest)', Miku says 'chit-chat' and shakes her index finger in a negative way. This whole song seems to have multiple meanings :D

[@geoffb5]

There's a new instrumental on the new EP called "From now on" which you would likely like. No official video up just one on the special edition CD+DVD/Blu-ray.

[@falconsooner]

It is available on YT Music...audio only. Get lots of Kanami soloing and a really good basd solo. Most like it more than their other instrumentals

[@jkkansasband7056]

Influencer has been climbing on my list every day. FROM NOW ON is their new instrumental. It's AWESOME. Find it on their YT playlist or streaming. BAND-MAID are Awesome in all they do whether it's the music or the great locations for the videos. Peace. 4.14

[@Davey-Boyd]

I'm from Staffordshire England. Hunky Dory as an expression is alive and well here. I hear it often. My favourite old fashioned English that Miku wrote was in 'Moratorium', the main line was 'Don't Dilly Dally'! That is a really old expression and I never thought it could be used as the main line in a rock song!

[@geoffb5]

Influencer video location 石切山脈 36°22'34.55" N 140°12'13.17"E

[@tks3421]

It is a stone quarry located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.It is also a tourist spot,It seems that there is a sightseeing tour by car.

[@markmiyasaki6001]

From a recent BARKS interview, they discussed about how the lyrics for Influencer came about. Miku (Rhythm/Backup vocals/main lyricist) on a video call with Akane (drums) and Saiki (Lead Vocals) asked what the theme for this song should be. Saiki responded with a laugh "Women living on social media." Miku then read articles where various influencers have been interviewed, and while doing various research, she analyzed things like, “I see. There are quite a few times when the same person writes completely different things on Twitter and Instagram, and makes people wonder, "Are they really the same person?"

[@sabina0013]

Talented and beautiful! It's not fair...

[@paulpetersen879]

Killer tune. Watch out, hunky dory day will get stuck in your head. The girls have crushed another one.

[@Mikupigeon]

Speaking of anger from the lead vocalist Saiki, the song Hate? in the new EP is definitely full of anger as well as hatred..........

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MIKU's final scream is held for 6 measures at the top her vocal range. Very few bands have two vocalists this good.

[@realdocloco]

I love that - between Saiki and Miku, it's like passing the baton in a relay race.

[@thisismadness6962]

Yeah, they drop out half the final chorus for two notes. Two notes and four hunky dory days. And a lot of drumming.

[@mr.bluebird6544]

One of the main reasons I love Band Maid...two vocalists whose voices blend perfectly.

[@tks3421]

In their videos, Miku said that she used to learn to swim.She can hold breath for a long time.

[@785boats]

The location is an old white granite quarry. What stands out to me is that it is like a natural reality of the artwork on the cover of their 'Unleash' EP in some of the footage. Maybe that's why they picked the location. And I love MISA's new 'battle dress'. I would imagine that in their live shows that bass & guitar section will most probably be extended. Here's hoping! But yes. It is a pointed barb at all those social media 'Influencers' that try to manipulate people into their way or thinking, looking, acting & living.

[@Darth.Fluffy]

It's an old stone quarry. Common to see them used as swimming holes.

[@paulpetersen879]

And just like that, hunky dory is back in use.

[@sobabruddah7576]

Funny...🤔...I thought MISA'S solo was 3:23 long!!! "Hate" is the song you want to listen to if you want to feel Saiki's(she wrote the lyrics)anger. Originally, it was an instrumental, but when Saiki heard the demo, she thought Kanami was mad at something; also shows that Akane's second job is in the Quality Control/Destructive Testing Department at Evans Drumheads!!!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘

[@jeremydawkins8814]

As always leaving you wanting more. Just the way we like it.

[@billb.5183]

You should check out their new instrumental "From Now On" for sure. It is so epic.i lbelieve they filmed "Influencer" at an abandoned granite quarry.

[@makmiskell3733]

Thanks RockdaRiff!

[@stevekane4922]

Kanami (composer lead) and miku (rhythm lyrics) can be really really dark behind a catchy ear worm facade. Ironically they are the two who present themselves as frilly dolls.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

🎀💝KANAMI TONO💝🎀 Composer, Guitarist, Performer, Role Model, History Maker -- Happy Birthday!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Shot in an old rock quarry in Ibaraki Prefecture, north of Tokyo. Hunky Dory Day was the title of an old David Bowie CD.

[@thomasjmclain]

I have read elsewhere that hunky dory sounds similar to a Japanese phrase relevant to the theme of the song and is a double entendre/play on words. I know no Japanese and cannot vouch for that, though. Yes, they are ripping on influencers, and have overloaded the song and video with fanservice and influencer references, like wrecking the gorgeous setting with a white video filter. If you want an angry Band-Maid song, Hate? on the new EP is where you'll find it.

[@falconsooner]

Location is a rock quarry

[@dollydayday]

Thank you for another detailed and honest reaction I really like the way you break down the song I really enjoyed it. On the new EP Unleash there is a instrumental track Called FROM NOW ON you must do a reaction to this one in my opinion its the best instrumental they have ever done by far its mind blowing! I look forward to watching your review Thanks RockaRiff

[@daveboehle6027]

Bro check out the newest instrumental " from now on " they are at that top of their game..

[@paulpetersen879]

Brother, Don't You Tell Me live from Zepp. Misa and Kanami have a cool battle. Another one for Kanami shredding is Blooming. These 2 tracks have the playing you want to hear.

[@tooeaseebourne6338]

Already reacted to blooming,,,

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and it's been a week and still can't get hunky dory day out of my head

[@bandmaidfanATL]

A lot of people are saying most of the song is digging on the influencer culture, but the last stanza is them saying, hey, were out here too doing the same thing, but maybe not with the same intent

[@billhallisey7298]

It's an active quarry in Japan.

[@Davey-Boyd]

It's no longer active, it's now a tourist location you can visit. It has a cafe and tour guides. A Japanese fan has put out a video of him visiting there a few days ago.

[@gaborczeczeli841]

* from now on * the new masterpiece

[@user-zr4xc3yt6q]

Love that rap part,and that bass so good.it's so cool

[@DaElfer]

Type in "kanami solo" and get about 2 minutes of her possessed by jimmy Hendrix or someone

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks from Japan 有難う 💛。 "Hunky Dory" sounds to me, an aged Japanese, a kind of word play or pun. This phrase is very close to Japanese expression "Honki (本気) Dori (or Tori 撮り)" that means 「本気」= serious, earnest, sincere" and 「撮り」= filming, recording, image capturing". This is cynically suitable 😄 to what influencers do, isn't it? In the rap part Saiki is singing "Always that one-upping contest, chit-chat chit-chat". "Chit-chat" sounds like "chicchai ちっちゃい" in Japanese. That means "tiny, trivial, frivolous, worthless etc." Miku's lyrics includes a lot of word play. This MV was filmed at a famous and old stone quarry (Ishikiri-Sanmyaku) located in Ibaraki prefecture, north of Tokyo. Kanami was very scared when she stood near the brink of the cliff but she could defy the fear once cameras started to capture her playing scene. [source : Gekirock news]. "Influencer" was played on Sep.7 at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo in Band-Maid's pre-US concert as the 13th song and that was the premiere (live debut). Just so you know, I witnessed it at the venue ヽ(^o^)丿. Uh oh, don't say "lucky you!" 😜

[@thisismadness6962]

Nice, I agree with every point you made but you picked up on things it took me 3 listens to hear. Figures though. You should react to their new instrumental - From Now On. You'll like it. No MV but there's an audio track up. On the other hand, there might be a live video coming from their tour. May want to wait for that.

[@stevehall5128]

There's a studio MV for "from now on" on the limited edition bonus DVD, but it's not online. Just the instrumentalists in a room, still jaw-droppingly cinematic.

[@thisismadness6962]

@@stevehall5128 Cool! My copy of the DVD will get here this week. I think those are favorite Band Maid MVs, with just them and maybe some lighting.

[@thisismadness6962]

@@stevehall5128 Just got my copy. Jaw-dropping!

[@carloscastellon2035]

TRiDENT is a pretty new band worth checking out if you want to continue down the All Female JRock Band rabbit hole. Recommend Cry Out, or Spoopy by TRiDENT.

[@armynurseboy]

They are filming in an old rock quarry.

[@Space_Ranger]

I'm sure some of the lyrics are about themselves. Miku and Saiki are on Insta themselves. But like Miku has her guitar and Saiki is into fashion and all that.

[@wolft42]

FUCK, now the Kanye Wizard ist stuck in my head!!!!😂😂😂

[@Blanzalot]

next song Miku will use "Malarkey" in the chorus.

[@_JimS]

I can't believe you reacted to a new Band-Maid song while you were still sleeping......Lol! ....and please learn their names.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

"HUNKY DORY" DAVID BOWIE ALBUM 1971.... 😁 MV AT MARBLE STONE QUARRY IN JAPAN....

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Your fckn crazy! 🤣

[@GeographRick]

Yes, they are shitting on social media influencers.

[@jamesgodwin868]

location of BAND-MAID's MV "influencer" kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-rY3SYd86SZpY A man in Japan did this video of the location where this video was filmed. It's a privately owned quarry about 20 miles from Tokyo,but it's open to the public,starting at 300 yen. The phrase Hunky Dory originated in Japan,but I've forgotten the story behind it.

[@アルコール64才]

Please、（KING、GNU）「飛行艇」

[@フルーツぶどう-h8q]

欧米の固定観念ばかりの劣化音楽特に、ロックなどは意見ばかり溢れて閉塞感死に体が現状。日本人の価値判断は面白いか面白くないかで決まる。だから英語を素材として柔軟に使い、ラップも使って面白ければOKだが、根幹のロックの魂は守る。ロックとは感性や魂の自由ではないか？