TRILOGY OF LIGHT #2 | BABYMETAL - Shine: Legend M (REACTION)

[@djentleeReacts]

If you would like to watch this reaction without the logo over the live video you can do so at the following link! www.patreon.com/posts/babymetal-shine-50263602 Thank you for the support as always. I really enjoyed reacting to this one!

[@veloxzahri3824]

Shine is beautiful beyond words, Moa's dance is stunning, Su's vocals are gorgeous. They are simply perfect.

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ 💕 / 🌟 ✨ Since they recorded the second night, 'Shine' would have had it's world premiere the night before. This special version with just Moa and Su onstage was for the two 'Legend M' concerts celebrating Moa's 20th birthday in July 2019. The guitar onstage was either one that belonged to Kami Band guitarist Mikio Fujioka (RIP), or at least the same model as one of his acoustic guitars. Since this special performance, it's always been performed with Su, Moa, and one of the avengers as a supporting dancer.

[@johnschultz7765]

The guitar looks exactly (complete with stand) like the one featured in Mikio's trick box videos.

[@SuperMilner1]

Us true BabyMetal fans completely understand what you were feeling!! This band is like no other band I have listened to in my 59 years on earth!! Their positivity and pure emotion comes through in every thing they do!! Kitsune’s up!! 🦊🦊🦊🦊

[@metal9853]

6:32 Dude I can't explain BABYMETAL, they just give me absurd goosebumps and cry feelings, like nothing I've ever heard I keep questioning if they are real or angels that came to spread love into this world

[@Grington300]

Excellent reaction .... and everything you said. I think you understand why this is my favourite song from Metal Galaxy.

[@alexandersupertramp6027]

RIP Fujioka Mikio. A fitting death, stargazing. Small God's light has left this earth and is now up there where he belongs in the Metal Galaxy. Eternal light shining. A Legend. "We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself." - Carl Sagan We are The One.

[@drowstyle7688]

I think this is live performance is the best for Shine song.

[@Kmudaify]

Welcome to Babymetal 2.0, the mature Babymetal. I can't wait to see them continue to grow. Some think the best is behind them. I think they never could have pulled this song off as exuberant 15 year old's in tutus. Babymetal has a bright future.... and I think that has a lot to do with this song. Su recalls this specific moment as her most memorable of the tour because it was her and Moa on stage. After all they had been through together, including the troubling year of 2018 in which they lost both a guitarist brother and a sister member. If you notice, she's actually singing TO Moa for much of the song. At this specific performance, Moa's 20th birthday concert, she saw this song as symbolic of her and Moa moving forward together. The light they walk into at the end of the song...... they are walking into a bright future. I can't wait for the next album.

[@mdc7081]

"No Rain No Rainbow" is another heartfelt and emotional song of Babymetal.

[@zabber67]

Especially the legend S version. That’s the one to react to.

[@mikepowers9486]

@@zabber67 Absolutely agree.

[@ClawCarver]

You're not crazy! The singing, music, choreography, lighting and other theatrics - everything is geared towards evoking a mood, a feeling, an emotional response from the audience. And, as you see, it works beautifully. Even when they tour the world and play smaller venues, without all the big stage production bells and whistles, they conjure joy and hope (while still bringing a crushing metal onslaught). It's a rare and precious thing. We are lucky to live in the era of Babymetal.

[@SuperMilner1]

Very nicely said my friend! I thank the Fox God every night to have discovered BabyMetal!!! 🦊🦊🦊🦊

[@papa_xan]

By far the best performance of this song. Su and Moa seem to be performing for each other, and it's just beautifully done. Sure, Moa wasn't really playing the guitar, but it doesn't matter, the performance was just perfect. My take on the meaning, at least as far as this performance, is strengthening the bond Su and Moa have since Yui left and they decided to carry on together.

[@silly_programme5061]

Bond stronger.

[@richardbiondo239]

Also It was her birthday

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Are you sure Moa wasn't actually playing? I always thought she was, it isn't all that hard a tune to play, and we all know she CAN play guitar, so I don't know why she wouldn't be the one playing it.

[@papa_xan]

@@jeremyboynowski3784 Pretty sure yes, and most of the fandom believes so as well. If that had been a live guitar it would have sounded different than the track that was played at the end when Su and Moa were walking off and that acoustic guitar was playing, but it's identical. I don't think it diminishes the performance at all, and Moa has taken lessons before, some with Mikio (RIP), but she's admitted in interviews that her playing is rather limited.

[@silly_programme5061]

@@jeremyboynowski3784 To expand on what Xan said, the sound we hear on the bluray is A) clearly the same as how it sounds on the album, and B) the sound of a guitar being strummed by a pick, whereas Moa doesn't have a pick. People who were there report that she was playing live on night 1 but not night 2. And yes, it doesn't really matter - Moa probably could have played it if she wanted to, but even then it would just be about the symbolism, and the symbolism is still there as it is.

[@ihwan1911]

I like BABYMETAL crowd, they always support BABYMETAL performance. It's amazing

[@ChiliConCarnage]

That's Mikio's guitar. Mikio's wife also gifted his electric guitar to Ohmura, one of the other guitarists in the Kami band.

[@ANDOR-]

My favorite BM performance. It's one of those things you want to see more of but are simultaneously glad that it's a special one-off. I also always feel a bit like I intrude on something personal when I watch this Shine performance with the subtle eye contact they have with each other at times and the passionate dancing and singing around the guitar.

[@ferr44]

Wow great reaction! You even made the connection to Mikio, awesome!. Also great job with putting the logo over the video. You can do some great performances that way.

[@MacTaipan]

It’s such a great song, and Su‘s voice is fantastic. And as you said, the performance fits it perfectly as well. The lights on the audience‘s hands, the smoke on the stage, the stars on the screen - it‘s an all around coherent experience. And the way the girls fade into the background along with the music is cool, too. People say that the guitar on stage indeed resembles the one Mikio played. I would also like to point out the pause at 6:34 (in your video). It‘s such a powerful element after the preceding climax. Sometimes I can hear my own sobbing break the silence. It‘s so good!

[@Wombatmetal]

I've heard that the guitar Moa played was Mikio's, not sure if that is true but it certainly is a metaphor for him, and a stunning tribute. Rest in peace Ko-gami

[@bikersstan1966]

And now Arkadia kitsune up 🤟🦊

[@ViiOlet810]

I second this! ❣️ Kitsune up! 🦊🖤🤘

[@daimyoj9266]

An absolutely amazing performance of this beautiful song... Definitely full of emotion and it nearly gets me every time. Glad it made you feel something. Thank you for the reaction 🦊🤘🖤

[@zabber67]

Nice heartfelt reaction. I used to skip over this song on my playlist but ever since I've seen this version, my mind has changed. Now just thinking of this song makes me tear up. Su's voice is so haunting. Although Starlight and the whole trilogy was never officially confirmed as being a tribute to Mikio and/or Yui, it seems so fitting. The emotions conveyed by them during their choreography really feels genuine. Your reaction to this video is pretty much what it would have looked like if I was the one doing it. And I agree with you wholeheartedly when you said "Babymetal, WTF". What a roller-coaster of emotions when it comes to their performances.

[@hedoban_nord]

This performance of Shine is really beautiful and moving!

[@yunametal344]

wonderful reaction‼ I think it's a song dedicated to the great guitarist Mikio.

[@mikepowers9486]

This song makes me all kinds of emotional when I think about it as a tribute to Mikio. This is the most beautiful, elegant, amazing, emotional performance of this song I have ever seen. There truly isn't anything that compares to BABYMETAL. 🤘🦊🤘

[@ma7814]

The BM choreographer is Perfume's dance teacher. She got off due to trouble, but she was supposed to make an OP dance for the Japanese Olympics.

[@Oubaama]

4:25 This is very true, especially since Mikio was known as "Little Stargazer" and literally died while stargazing. The other guitarist, Ohmura, also often mentions tat Mikio smiles down upon him. Side note: Ohmura plays Mikio's old guitar and has a cigarette of his favorite brand taped to the back of the headstock so that Mikio can come back and visit him at any time. Here's a video of him explaining the history behind this guitar (turn on sutitles): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovLi4h4fJuGfa8

[@steffenjachnow8176]

When "Metal Galaxy" came out in late 2019 and I heard this song for the first time, I broke out in tears because of the sheer beauty of it. And this live performance, absolutely, does justice to it!

[@MacTaipan]

Me too. Su‘s voice on the studio recording sometimes still makes me cry instantly. Powerful stuff!

[@grumpus5248]

"I'm so glad I found Babymetal, man." Ditto.

[@alangoncalvesmiranda2417]

Arkadia is coming 🤟🏽🦊🔥

[@NQYsarge]

Shine and No Rain No Rainbow always brings a tear or 2 to my eyes. Both are just full of emotion and coupling the live performances with real life loss makes them even more poignant. BABYMETAL are just phenomenal...

[@dingjk5630]

Moa-metal playing guitar and dancing in the clouds is my favorite version of "Shine". That's so beautiful! I can't forget.

[@goldalaender]

Great reaction for a great song.

[@Marty-Metal]

excellent content djentlee-Metal, hey dude we all get the feels from Babymetal, this was the debut of this song, so it was special, every performance of it after this had an avenger in the third spot and it still amazes. so bro, follow that light all the way to Arkadia

[@martinmetal7481]

Great reaction theres no one gives you feeling like BabyMetal . No matter how many times i hear/see this song performed it gives me chills and this version with Su and Moa goosebumps on my goosebumps . The lights you mentioned where giving out as gift on entry to the venue. They where on a gauntlet and on command where lit up remotely . 🤘🦊🤘

[@moalisa8691]

goosebumps on my goosebumps, nice :D Me too got goose bumping into my goosing around my bum goosebumping the goosey bum bum~

[@TreadheadA1]

This is the most perfect performance of Shine! I absolutely love this song and your reaction was greatness. Kitsune Up! 🤘🦊🤘

[@NoDramatix]

Great reaction. You were getting it right. The emotion is palpable. Yes it’s about Mikio, “Starlight” is more about Yui. The girls spoke of this particular performance later. They were both very moved and the connection between them was emotional to the point that it was almost physical. It’s a beautiful song sang beautifully by Su and danced to perfection by Moa. This is as far away from “Gimme Chocolate “ or “iine “as possible and yet still very much them. They are incredible.

[@BlackArr0w]

Fun fact: this is the only Babymetal song with an acustic guitar in it! Regarding Moa, we know she can play it the guitar, but she said she wasn't feeling confident enough to play it live, because she isn't practicing it enough since she focuses on dancing, so here she is just pretending! There are a few other performances that give goosebumps like this one: "Akatsuki" unfinished live at legend 1997, and "No Rain No Rainbow" live at legend S! Now we are waiting Arkadia :D

[@JokMetal]

The look on your face, when it clicks, is just awesome!✌️👊😍

[@satoru4797]

Pretty perceptive of you to somehow figure out how this performance can be related to Mikio's passing. Although there is no confirmation, it was believed that the guitar Moa used is Mikio's. Looking forward for Arkadia!

[@adamazri928]

The Trilogy Of Lights are basically 3 Stages Of Grieving Heartbroken, Acceptance and Moving Forward.

[@Slytherkins]

Always, right in the feels with this one. 🤘🦊🤘

[@noahvale7555]

The visual storytelling and just the way that Suzuka and Moa look at each other in this performance tells a lot about what makes BABYMETAL so special to so many people...Including you

[@九州大陸]

✨✨✨Thank you for talking about Mikio!🎸🎸🎸

[@kevincooper6797]

Both girls are amazing ... so much passion.

[@autohmae]

Almost nobody can deliver on such an integrated song/performance. Suzuka/Su-metal has talked in an interview about how she looks up to Rammstein how intricate their performances are and how well timed and trained their team is. But Babymetal surely isn't far behind if at all ! And some Japanese fans do think this was a guitar from Mikio himself (I'm not as well versed in what guitars he owned, etc.). As you can imagine the sudden death of Mikio hit hard with everyone in the extended Babymetal family. Even lots of comments on metal news sites like: "I don't like Babymetal, but he sure was an extremely talented guitarist. He died far to early. What a loss."

[@redmoon8203]

KOBA never explained the intention of the performance of these songs, leaving it to the audience to interpret. I believe that this performance was to report to Mikio that Moa, who was a small child, has become a 20-year-old adult woman and is still active in Babymetal

[@yamamata5264]

Amazing reaction! 10/10 for you! Good job!🤘🦊🤘

[@JokMetal]

I had to watch this again. One of the best, honest reactions, I’ve seen in ages!

[@JokMetal]

I cry, every time I see this version!🤘🦊🤘

[@djentleeReacts]

Thank you so much

[@cjkoehler]

The only thing permanent in the world is change. Its been an experience watching this band grow over the years for better or worse with the changes that lead them to where they are today. 🤘🦊🤘 ❤ from 🇺🇸

[@karu-metal1943]

Great reaction and Su has now reached into your soul and claimed it amongst all the others she has.

[@glenkelley6799]

She put the Meister Academy out of business

[@karu-metal1943]

@@glenkelley6799 I don’t understand the reference

[@glenkelley6799]

@@karu-metal1943 The Soul Eater anime :)

[@karu-metal1943]

@@glenkelley6799 haven’t seen that one yet

[@practicewhatyoupreach8382]

Great reaction. A reflection of how so many of us feel.

[@KenjaTimu]

The stars are for Mikio who died while stargazing. He was teaching Moa to play guitar. Legend M(oa) was for Moa's 20th birthday.

[@SuMetalAreQueen]

The guitar belongs to Mikio, and orange guitar that Takayoshi Ohmura use in Download Festival, Rock am Ring belongs to Mikio too...

[@すず-q5r]

I love BABYMETAL!!! Thank you! from Japan.🎶

[@jeffschreifels8651]

Great reaction! I was thinking you may not like Shine but I'm very glad I was wrong. This is easily my favorite song off Metal Galaxy and, between it and IDZ, is my favorite song over all. Shine is a Masterpiece..

[@TheHouZeR88]

Awesome reaction. Loved watching you piece things together until you had that "Woah!" moment. I have a hard time not getting emotional with this song. It's just so incredibly beautiful and evokes so much emotion.

[@faceplantor7372]

Well said⚡️👊🏽 It’s always great to see that I’m not the only person who is blown away by Babymetal continually...

[@foxeechanel]

Great reaction!!! Next Arkadia

[@safrisaleh412]

This song is about acceptance. Su-Metal and Moametal accepted the fact that Mikio Fujioka is watching over Babymetal and Yuimetal is no longer with Babymetal. Even though Moametal doesn't really playing the guitar, the mood of which this song captivate is mesmerising. Su-Metal and Moametal performed this song for each other and for current and former members of Babymetal. Starlight is about remembering. The acoustic guitar which Moametal plays is one of Mikio replica if not his collection which Mikio have. You are right in a way Djentlee. They are leaving the memories that Babymetal created together but not forgotten. Great reaction always. Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🇯🇵🇸🇬

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Great & thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。I believe most of BABYMETAL fans in the world second your interpretation. So did Grington300 300 below and so did I. We may see a hope in transition of life. It may look like "a mere bit of light" at the beginning but it could gradually intensify the luminance. The choreo with only Su-Metal & Moametal is very special and it was performed so far only twice on a special occasion as Rick Wagner explained below. Only after the two young ladies went through tough experience. Please continue to explore BABYMETAL. I am also glad I found BABYMETAL in my life.

[@rajeevmenon769]

Shine💙😭😭😭 Perfect song. My top favourite along with Akatsuki. Su's magical voice as usual, intense choreography, Su and Moa's charm everything is just beautiful 😍🦊🤘

[@mpete1000]

This was a very emotional performance for Su and Moa, the loss of Mikio and Yui. If you look close they so not smile during this song. Such a awesome tribute to the 2 of them. As Miko and Yui loved to watch the stars. I am fighting brain cancer and I have requested the trilogy of light be played at my celebration of life.

[@brutalshow3364]

R.I.P Mikio

[@jakemuller8626]

MoaMetal playing the guitar here and now SuMetal played the piano during No Rain No Rainbow live at Budokan, The One gone crazy with that

[@glenkelley6799]

Sounds like they're beginning the climb on the stairway to heaven.

[@MacTaipan]

@@glenkelley6799 Where did he leak about the next album?

[@glenkelley6799]

@@MacTaipan @jake Muller Jake is the one that mentioned something about a 4th album

[@MacTaipan]

@@glenkelley6799 Oops, sorry!

[@jakemuller8626]

@@MacTaipan i think it was a Brazilian media who leaked this from a japanese interview, i can't post any link here because YT block me.

[@galdanag]

Great reaction... The feels with this song man. It's never been officially confirmed, but frankly a tribute to Mikio is the only logical (and best) explanation for what happened. They have played this song at other shows but, but this was a special one (Moa's birthday), and it's the only time they did this choreography. Starlight became about Yui, and Shine about Mikio, the two big losses they suffered at the end of 2017.

[@elenteny]

Mikio was teaching the girls, at least Yui and Moa so far as I know, to play guitar as well. I saw someone say she wasnt playing the opening bit, and that may be true for this video, but she is capable of it thanks to Mikio. A true loss for them, I seem to remember saying that there was a special bond with Mikio more than some other kami band members, like he was their big brother that is now gone.

[@TheTeufelpanzerVI]

Great reaction, to a great song as part of a great trilogy!

[@reyanandreas8777]

Yaaasss another babymetal react😍🔥

[@FastWa1ker]

That was a great reaction to a great performance of a great song, thank you.

[@metal9853]

You're totally right about Moa, after Yui's departure I feel like she became such a stronger version of herself, she loves what she does, her dancing improved so much as well as her abnormal passion

[@sanketsu25]

Now i really can't wait for Arkadia, it's perfect song to complete the Trilogy of Lights

[@Dragonfire-tn2jg]

You can see how Moa shows respect for the guitar and we the one know why.

[@metalyoshigami6520]

Luckily I had one of the stardust in my right hand at this concert✨✨✨🤘 I'm proud to have one of the stardust🦊🤘

[@moonfloweryellow3130]

Legend Moa! Super Moa! Most beautiful Moa!

[@wilsonwong8419]

IMO, this is the TRIBUTE for Mikio! Normally, this song is performed with a third dancer (one of the Avengers) with Su and Moa, but on this special 2 day concert (Lengend M, Moa's 20th birthday), Su and Moa decided to perform this song only with the two of them. It was their way of communicating their emotions, Su through her beautiful vocals and Moa through her emotional dancing, for the loss. Look at the closing eclipse representing a star burning out, then Su and Moa walking offstage together away from that lone guitar at stage center. It was Su and Moa's way of saying goodbye. This "Shine" performance was so great, that I also felt a personal loss as well for Mikio even though I did not know him personally. Isn't that a mark of a great band??

[@yoshimi6200]

I believe they performed this song for MIKIO and YUI…🎸👯

[@melodicbunny9679]

We know the feeling man. cant wait for Arkadia

[@Zedem0n]

It's okay you're only just starting to realize you love this band and you're the same as all of us : how am I going to tell my friends that I'm a fan of this ? Hah. Been there done that dude. They usually don't get it.

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅🍅🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 Greatness !!!

[@road-runner]

Great reaction, thanks! This is an extremely beautiful and touching song. And this particular performance hits me like a bus. And I love it. All the "Legend M" show was amazing (we all love the "Moabanger" and Su's words to Moa during "Megitsune" for her birthday) but this particular piece is absolutely phenomenal. Nothing related to BABYMETAL happens by accident and I really believe that the metaphor with the guitar ans so was totally intentional. Su's vocals and overall performance is impressive and Moa... she's just perfect. Also their eye contact is something to behold. I learned to love this song. It was not easy (like NRNR), but now it's among my top favorites. Looking forward "Arkadia" :)

[@docmetal8194]

Great reaction. Got a little emotional there did ya? Well THAT'S never happened to anyone before! Kidding, we get it. BABYMETAL can do that to you. Both STARLIGHT& SHINE (among others) can do that to me. Again, great job. Arigatou! 🦊🤘 #notacult

[@glenkelley6799]

Let it be said that Babymetal never lacks for emotion in their performances and never misses a chance to use symbolism to covey the hidden story behind their music. No official comment has ever confirmed the meaning behind the trilogy of lights, but when they use a guitar, either the actual one or a replica, of Mikio's in this performance and have Moa, who was taking lessons from Mikio, play that guitar on stage, I think the meaning is pretty clear for the fans. Thank the fox god that they're not afraid to do things other bands would never even consider.

[@RODRIEUROMANIAKO]

AMAZING ?..OF COURSE MY FRIEND ..IS BABYMETAL

[@octaviaverzon9502]

To do the Babymetal fox instead of curling your middle and ring finger so that the nails are touching your thumb you press your fingers against your thumb so that they all 3 point forward, like a fox snout

[@sergendrix]

Ya true its Mikio!

[@giacomofenoglietto6687]

This video shows a similar if not identical guitar on a stand being played by Mikio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvbdIyLmbV_mdE

[@keshanizm]

great reaction ! :-)

[@moalisa8691]

Bro, another emotional song by them is 'No Rain No Rainbow', especially the live from Legend S Hiroshima version. I'm a 28 yo metalhead but I'm bawling my eyes out watching that. The problem is that video is almost always get copyright strike in reactions, if you can get around to make it up, I guarantee you won't be dissapointed. At the very least, you really should check out outside the reaction, considering how deep into Babymetal you are now :)

[@stefanbranden4898]

Cool reaction!!!! Hers some newer Babymetal tracks you should check out! Awadama Fever' 「あわだまフィーバー」(Kami band intro) [LIVE PROSHOT] BABYMETAL 'Kagerou' (Kami band intro) [LIVE PROSHOT] BABYMETAL - THE ONE (OFFICIAL) Babymetal - Tales of the Destinies - Tokyo Dome with English subtitles and logo (Check Description) BABYMETAL - Shanti Shanti Shanti (OFFICIAL) Babymetal - Elevator Girl BABYMETAL - Su-Metal Fan Vid - The Look (Su Has It) BM - (MOA METAL SOLO) HEADBANGER!!! (LIVE PRO-SHOT 4K HD) BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

[@baumi-metal9123]

One of my favourite BM songs, and mostly because Suzuka sings so freakin marvelous. Theres the rumour that this Acoustic was actually Mikio's, but that's not for sure. Think it's tuned to DADGAD, so Moa needs only play single finger barree (though she can play some chords actually). As David M, i am 59 too haha, and theres hardly (if any) band that performs like them in my opinion. The bad thing is: wait til you saw the whole Sakura Gakuin stuff. That will make you love them even more and become a TRUE Babymetal fan (at least thats true for ME haha). Greets from Germany and stay safe!

[@richardbiondo239]

Spot on brother yup its about Mikkio so is Starlight and Arkadia did you notice only Su and Moa it was Moa's birthday it was her time to shine and she did you should see Moabanger it's her time to sing Legend M is her birthday celebration I love Moa so much she is such a special human

[@stefanbranden4898]

as i understand it the guitar belonged to Mikio Fujioka and the song is to him...And Yui!!! But as Always The Team around denies it!!!

[@515disasterpiece2]

nice reaction..try to listen to arkadia from this same concert, in fact it is the song that comes after shine .. so you fully capture the atmosphere whenever I see it, my skin prickles. If you want to listen to emotional songs try no rain no rainbow or akatsuki unfinished version, I know you already reacted to akatsuki but it is such a complete song that this version totally changes the atmosphere.

[@minamihideki7123]

Anyway, the production is wonderful. However from my point of view as a Japanese person, to be honest, I feel a little bit overkill. I want them to pray quietly. But since BABYMETAL has walked with the fans of all over the world, I interpret it as an expression of Su- ＆ Moa's feelings as professional for Mikio towards the fans.

[@tane1730]

moaがギターを撫でているところで泣きそうになった。

[@gluntdaniel]

Great reaction bud

[@yw5632]

next Arkadia🤘

[@ndox9009]

Babymetal song .... it's happens to us all.

[@stefanbranden4898]

just a tec question..If you ues the BABYMETAL 'Shine' [LIVE PROSHOT] version isnt that ok?? And gets rid of the bloody watermark???

[@The_Great_Darino]

I’m glad someone else feels as I do. I despise the watermark in conjunction with subtitles. Will not watch any reactions that uses them. (I scrolled through the comments to see if anyone felt the same).

[@ennemetal3294]

ありがとう