NEMOPHILA - Now I Here (Reaction)

[@otobokegaijin6218]

Zepp DiverCity Feb. 10. Saki wrote the lyrics, Hazuki wrote the music on a piano, said she wrote it as an acoustic ballad. Naoki Oka is credited as co-composer, he worked often with Saki in her Mary's Blood days doing their arrangements, probably arranged this tune too. As the wise Russ Murphy commented here, the message is as important as the music. Saki said the album "Seize the Fate" has a positive vibe, she didn't want the songs' lyrics to begin and end in despair. She said the album title was inspired by Beethoven's remark about seizing fate by the throat, not letting it conquer him but taking charge of it.

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, this was great the feeling of the whole thing was awesome.

[@otobokegaijin6218]

@@OldMrB You're very welcome, famous Mr B.

[@Russ.Murphy]

Hi Brandon! Everyone focuses on Nemophila's hard and heavy metal, but it's "Life", "Game Over", and "Now I Here" that speaks to your soul! The message is as important as the music. "Now I Here" is about the fear of entering a relationship, gaining the courage to face that fear and overcome it, and the willingness to go forward and allow yourself to become open and vulnerable. Nemophila is the embodiment of the definition of Music "the expression of emotion in tone" They are what Music is supposed to be. America needs to catch a clue! Thanks for all your efforts! Keep on doing what you're doing! Best Wishes! Russ

[@OldMrB]

Hi Russ, I totally agree with you and it's the same here in the UK. This what music is all about the feeling from it the sound the vocals it's all their. And I will do my best and Very Best Wishes! to you too, Brandon.

[@otobokegaijin6218]

Well said Russ. I'm seeing Babymetal in Yokohama April 2. I mention that because the last time I saw BM in Yokohama, June 2019, I ran into Saki and spoke with her (having talked to her the previous April at a club gig she did). If I see her again (it would be pure luck, and she might not be there) I will mention two things: do an interview with Mr B, and tour the States again soon and this time play Laurie Auditorium in SA.

[@Russ.Murphy]

@@otobokegaijin6218 Otoboke! THANK YOU! I am in your debt!

[@Russ.Murphy]

@@otobokegaijin6218 Otoboke! THANK YOU! I am in your debt! Russ

[@waterwalker9600]

HAZUKI pored her heart out in this composition. Her outro solo hits right in the feels. 🌸✨️🌠

[@OldMrB]

Yes, it did the whole song was getting to me if it had gone on much longer I think I would of lost it, they are awesome.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Walker what has happened to the original vid, it's gone?🤷‍♂️

[@waterwalker9600]

@@GaryHolloway-810 WOW, what happened to it ?? !! Dang that MV was EPIC too man.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@waterwalker9600 I know. I replied to you & a bit later went to go back in cos i forgot to give the vid a like & it's made private :(

[@Russ.Murphy]

Brandon! I can't access Nemophila's Now I here MV! I think youtube took it down! I'm Upset!

[@OldMrB]

Yes, i have just found out they have taken it down.

[@Russ.Murphy]

@@OldMrB Brandon, I have just one question. WHY?!

[@otobokegaijin6218]

The explanation Nemo gave is that there was some sort of deficiency in the vdo, didn't specify what. They said it'll be put up again once the problem is corrected.

[@Russ.Murphy]

@@otobokegaijin6218 Otoboke! How can I ever repay you? You are Awesome! With the greatest of thanks! Russ

[@otobokegaijin6218]

@@Russ.Murphy Well, if Laurie comes about, in several crisp 100 dollar bills.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Creative songwriting and restraint with some big league chops and novel dual lead guitar work with this one! Thx, Mr. B!

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, Tom, what a great band they are.

[@hiawatha.g]

They didn't play this when I saw them live recently, so I guess I'll just have to go to every concert I can until they play this. What a gorgeous song.

[@OldMrB]

I think that why tey do it so you have to go to every concert. lol!!!

[@panterarufo9734]

Amigo ud es de los pocos que capturó el vídeo de Nemophila,ya la banda lo retiro y no se por que ? Estaba fantástico ! Con esta es la sexta vez que lo veo en su canal ! Siento una maravillosa pasión en Mayu cuando canta baladas rock ! Que tremenda cantante y todavía le falta perfeccionarse, será grande ! Saludos amigo! 🤘

[@OldMrB]

Sí, pero la volverán a poner pronto.

[@panterarufo9734]

@@OldMrB que bien gracias 👌

[@OldMrB]

@@panterarufo9734 Alguien de Japón me dijo esto, lo leyó en Twitter.

[@doelannais]

perhaps i've already said how i love these ladies... ok they are great

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, yes I think we all have said that.

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

Glad you were able to do this before they took it down. This is one special live performance. Each one of them is a little "different" in this performance. More serious or something, but it's body language too. You can tell this song means a lot to each of them.

[@HahnKirby]

Was it explained anywhere why they took it down?

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, I have been told they are going to put it back up.

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

They said it was a technical issue. That's all I know.

[@吉川秀穂-d1d]

涙を拭いながら熱唱するマユにもらい泣き😭ありがとうネモヒラ🌺ミスターBまで涙こぼれる😭

[@OldMrB]

ありがとう、はい、それは私に届いていました

[@exit1368]

😎 Thanks for this, first time see. 🤘Went to the Clinic on Thursday, and said ‘I think I’m a NEMOPHILIAC’. Doctor’s advice was to see all their live shows - Said, ‘There is no cure, they will be with you forever’… ❤ I hope that all of these amazing artists/performers realize how much they are loved. I cannot wait to see you again!!! 🤘🤩❤️❤️

[@OldMrB]

Thank you. yes I think they know how much they are loved. And by the way their is no cure for what you have got.👍

[@TabacoMecha]

Hola señor,ayer descubrí una super banda japonesa llamada Nemophila! Estoy tratando de encontrar canales en español para enterarme algo de ellas que no se nada! Me tiene gratamente estupefacto está banda impresionante y de un nivel altísimo! Saludos 👍

[@OldMrB]

Hola, bueno, empezaron hace como 3 años y estaban haciendo covers. Los he seguido desde el principio. Mayu, la cantante vino de una banda llamada Lipstick y Saki, la guitarrista de cabello oscuro, estaba con Mary's Blood, el baterista Tamu, ha trabajado con todo tipo de otras bandas y artistas. Saludos desde el Reino Unido.

[@brofessorxx]

Mayu and Tamu watch your channel?! That's amazing! Do they comment frequently?

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, normally it's on Twitter, they send likes but here is something funny I put together just watch this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn6cmnWdnrOohZI

[@AngelLWJ]

Great reaction! mayu's singing is so good, and that guitar solo section, two guitarists are doing different solos at the same time, the sound together is really wonderful, that's why this song is one of my favorites in the “sieze the fate" album!🤘🏻🌸🤘🏻

[@OldMrB]

Yes, this was great for sure.

[@AngelLWJ]

@@OldMrB Definitely! And something interesting about the title of the song, saki tweeted that she came up with the name for intention and she knew it was grammatically wrong😂😄🤘🏻

[@nightrider9666]

all the songs Nemophila play is gold

[@OldMrB]

Yes, they are for sure.

[@J_musicfan]

I'm so happy I was able to see these awesome ladies live 4 times here in the US. I love every song they have done so far. Hopefully they know how much we appreciate them as a band and as amazing women. Thanks Mr. B

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, Bowtechmetalfan, Yes they are amazing

[@yakidin63]

Love your intro Mr B. Put a smile on the dial. MrB almost always first to react. Keep up the great reactions. Box of tissues time for us all.

[@OldMrB]

Thank you very much, yakidin63, and I will be working on more intros soon, yes if that had gone on much longer I would of been a wrack.

[@yakidin63]

@@OldMrB Nemophila took the video down from YT as it had some issues. It'll be up again shortly. Not sure what the issue was. I did notice when I checked it out it was only 360 definition and I had to click on settings and adjust it. Thats all I could see. It seemed fine otherwise. They are perfectionists at Nemophila.

[@OldMrB]

@@yakidin63 Check out otoboke gaijin comments about it being taken down.

[@yakidin63]

@@OldMrB Well let me say the sound quality on this is 5 star rated.

[@OldMrB]

@@yakidin63 Yes it is

[@Raiden-R]

This hit！👍

[@OldMrB]

Yes, it's great. 👍

[@Raiden-R]

@@OldMrB thanks👍♪ from🇯🇵

[@OldMrB]

@@Raiden-R Thank you Greeting from the UK.

[@stewartmcdowall2285]

Bloody love this band! They make my old hippy heart sing!! Love and peace Mr B

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, Stewart, yes the same here, and take care.

[@keno3312]

They are terrific live. One of the best bands going right now.

[@OldMrB]

Yes, they certainty are.

[@shortyg8934]

🤘✊️🤘 awesome song man. Mayu's voice 👍

[@OldMrB]

Yes, it was great.

[@BaphoRez]

For some reason all my favorite bands are not just heavy, but they are all capable of delivering great power ballads

[@OldMrB]

Yes, this was great.

[@オロチアギト]

im japanese😊 i like you reaction🤘 and thank you for introduction NEMOPHILA to many people!! NEMOPHILA fan is family❤

[@OldMrB]

Thank you very much, NEMOPHILA, are awesome and so are their fans. Greetings from the UK.

[@ricardo__jr]

Mayu's voice is amazing when she sings these kind of power ballads! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@OldMrB]

They they are.

[@michaelthain4488]

Even without her screams and growls mayu has a great voice full of feeling that is able to trigger my emotions. As usual the tandem guitar work of Saki and Hazuki is great. Just pre-ordered their Blu ray of their last performance in Japan of their Seize the Fate 2023 tour

[@OldMrB]

Yes, this was great what an awesome band they are.

[@robertturner8040]

Fabulous

[@OldMrB]

Yes, it is.

[@倉田英二-h8k]

ありがとうございます！

[@OldMrB]

どうもありがとう for the super thanks.

[@davidcampbellii6342]

It’s an incredible ballad. Got me misty eyed. Thanks OMB, really enjoyed watching this reaction. 🤘

[@OldMrB]

Thank you very much, David, yes it was getting to me as well.

[@yippikayey]

i like that "litle bit magic"..

[@OldMrB]

Yes, it was.

[@markmckeown87]

On the ball today Mr B!

[@OldMrB]

Always with NEMOPHILA.

[@panterarufo9734]

Hola amigo Mr B ! Me gustó la nueva balada rock de Nemophila 🔥 las músicas suaves le quedan también muy bien a Mayu ! Mucha salud y alegría amigo, hasta pronto 🤘

[@OldMrB]

Muchas gracias mi amiga Rufo sí, esto fue genial y buena salud para ti. 👍🤘👍

[@倉田英二-h8k]

貴方ともう一人だけが、反応できました。最高のプレゼントですね🎉

[@OldMrB]

ネモフィラは、このMVをもう一度アップロードすると言いました

[@thomasrotweiler]

I expect you've spotted the new Bay me track released today : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXMiqyKobh9Y6M

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, yes I have and it is on my list so it should be up in the next few days 👍

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

*Question - off topic:* Are you going to any The Warning shows in U.K. coming up??

[@OldMrB]

If they are all Stadiums then no also at the moment I have prostate problems so I can't go far I will know better next week when I get the results back.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Such passion from NEMOPHILA, the most delicate flower :)

[@waterwalker9600]

Mr B is on point and lucky for us captured this gem before NEMOPHILA took it down. I'll say if that quality is any indication, the Blu-ray of the Seize the Fate Tour show will be amazing

[@はるとも-d5y]

ありがとう😊

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@waterwalker9600 Yep you're right about the quality, the audio was so crisp. Can't wait for the Blu-ray :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

​@@はるとも-d5y Doitashimashite HaT.🙏

[@OldMrB]

Yes, Gary, it is for sure.