Musicians react to hearing BAND-MAID / Forbidden tale (Official Music Video)

[@BillHallisey]

Chris and Sam, good seeing you again. Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid "Forbidden Tale". I do have another Band-Maid song I hope you react to. The song is on KZbin and listed as BAND-MAID "Honkai" SPIN-OFF. It's a live version of the song from their spin-off concert after the 10th Anniversary Tour finale. If you love MISA's bass, you will lose your mind over her and Akane's introduction to the song. I will simply call it "FUNKY HONKAI!".

[@harrybroaddus846]

The lead singer has a wonderful voice. This song is a delicious mix of styles; great song.

[@theohof2204]

A bit over 4.30 minutes. And crammed full with beautiful, sparkling moments. This is (hard-) rock at the peak of perfection. But then - : we're talking about Band-Maid, so we knew that something outstanding was about to happen. These ladies never let us down. Unique band.

[@philipcable437]

Welcome back "Band-Maid Masters". What a track! Like you I am always lost for words. Not even Band-Maid could pack that much awesome into three and a half minutes. Yes. Jazz in a rock ballad. Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things

[@philcalvino884]

Thanks guys, always cool to get your takes. Like you say, they are definitely growing. Kanami is very structure-aware, but not afraid of experimenting with form. I used to think it was limited to "change up the 2nd verse" and "insert cool intro/bridge/outro", but really it's a lot more than that now.

[@MichaelRees1969]

I never understand why main stream artist have to conform to the alledged music industry formula it is so boring intro, verse, chorus, middle eight, verse chorus, outro that is so boring change it up as Bandmaid does. You may have also noticed on most of their songs they change something in each verse chorus etc. They are never the same. This is an amazing song as they have just put 2 fingers up to the music industry rules and they just do Bandmaid things the Bandmaid way

[@RogerChance5309]

Band Maid! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@moscatodasti1]

You are getting everything in this song!

[@geoffb5]

In an interview Saiki talked about the lyrics she wrote for this song. Short version. She was looking at music history, found songs and stories that had been forbidden but were now being recreated using new tech. Found inspiration from them and then wondered if long after she is gone if people will also be inspired by their music. Take the lyrics as being about connecting with someone from the past through their art and also connecting through your own art with someone in the future.

[@philipcable437]

The lyrics are very deep. Kanami lost someone very close to her this year and she especially thought about her own life, what it meant to her to be alive and her purpose. Her close friendship with Saiki inspired Saiki to write these lyrics.

[@russellpotter7294]

Yes always an albums worth of ideas in every track. One of my songs of the year. About the people and music from the past being forever remembered and their hope to be remembered forever. A band that just gels so well from the vocals to the musicianship to the personality that comes over. I agree that Saiki who I think wrote the lyrics for this song. Her vocals just work so well with this sound. An epic song and an epic album from an epic band.

[@BRO-HI808]

It's been a while. Welcome back to the Maids. Love this song, as it's a epic song from their brand new album "Epic Narratives". This one takes you on a epic journey though many genres...the jazz catches everyone off guard. And your reaction was golden. Kanami is rocking her brand new private stock PRS in this video. So now she has 4 guitars she can use in at their Okyu-ji. Her green PRS, the red 35th Anniversary "Angry Larry" PRS, her smoke yellow private stock PRS and now her smoke green signature PRS. I hope they do "The One" as an MV next...when they do, that would be my suggested video. PO! 🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@RogerChance5309]

🍺🤪

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Thanks for the reaction!

[@waynebenedict4609]

A musical journey in one song! Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things!

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much nice reaction! 作曲家　ミンチョの頭の中では様々な音楽が鳴り響いてるのかな? 作詞家のミクとサイキもまた様々な歌詞がうかんでるのかな? アカネとミサもまた様々なリズムが頭の中に渦巻いてるのか・・・・ 絶えず進化し続け複雑な音楽でさえも　私のような凡人にもシリアスになりすぎずに楽しく届てくれる。　 バンドメイドには感謝しかない。

[@philipcable437]

I believe the inspiration for the lyrics came from a tragic loss in Kanami's family. I also believe Saiki wrote the lyrics. 投稿していただきありがとうございます

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

Great to see Band-Maid, Thanks

[@70soperator16]

Yep.....ANY other band would never use that many ideas in one song....Kanami is a genius

[@Prophet12]

Band-Maid is head and shoulders above everyone else. Their music is so complex, and they are so tight and professional. Kanami is the best composer of our time. Forbidden Tale is an epic composition really showcasing their talent and writing prowess.

[@michaelthain4488]

Nice reaction guys to song that crushes it fot me. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bandmaidfanATL]

The jazz break is a Band-Maid signature move. I think the first instance was Brand New Road back on the Brand New Maid album.

[@dahnawa1957]

Yes, Saiki’s vocals are a perfect fit for Band Maid. and she’s pretty easy on the eyes too

[@philipcable437]

Not bad for someone who was "tricked" into joining the band. Miku knew what she was doing when she scouted Saiki.

[@bocatampere]

Masterful songwriting and storytelling 🔥❤️ For me..Best Song of the 2024.

[@brunobryant4846]

Been to long boys, missed you and the Maids, Oh my God - yep you said it, this song live will fcken rule, what a band Po 👍🍻

[@grahamreed8774]

I think that this is the first video of Kanami playing her new PRS "Tiger Stripped" yellow and black guitar. She got this shortly before her Signature model. Re vocalists, KOIAI does the same, with the clean angelic vocals of Kotono, cutting through the complex guitar driven arrangements.

[@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! Will they managing other bands, boost Cluppo and Maiko projects, or tour more internationally? Or maybe they will expand their business interest to other sectors of the music biz outside of Band-Maid. I believe Kanami wants to get more into composing, scoring and production. And as for Miku and Saiki, the sky's the limit for what they'll want to do in merch, fashion and art, etc.. The music and execution in Epic Narratives is sophisticated and delightfully listenable. But the lyrics and concepts they're based on catapult EN to epic levels. Thx, Chris & Sam ! 🤘🧑‍🎄🎀

[@bartlettracing101]

Just picked up Misa's bass a few days ago shown in the video, things a beast.

[@philipcable437]

If only we had the spare cash eh

[@bartlettracing101]

@@philipcable437 It's not cheap but half of what a Fender would be, and they don't even make a Jaguar for some reason.

[@kieranbuffini8632]

🔥🔥💙💙🤘🤘

[@hazardouswaste08]

I encourage you to listen to their new album Epic Narratives from start to finish in order. You will not regret it.

[@jamie4993]

They should be releasing a new song and video ("Zen") in a couple weeks or so. It will be the opening theme for a new anime (Zenshu) and that starts 1/5/25 so the video should release similarly.

[@Greish-esquire]

🕊👀❤🥰🇯🇵🍻😁

[@RogerChance5309]

🍺🥴

[@pitamaid]

🤘🤪🤘🔥

[@albertcornett7408]

Song of the year for 2024. The main stream USA music scene is BORING.