Tequila Jimmy and Gringa, the backing story behind "The One" is that Kanami composed the song as a tribute to her grandmother, who passed away before their 10th Anniversary Tour finale concert in November 2023. Kanami's grandmother was an important person in her life. All of the Maid's felt deeply for Kanami's loss. At one time they considered the song as the final song for the 10th Anniversary Tour finale concert, but selected "Endless Story" instead . The song always brings tears to my eyes because of Miku's lyrics and Saiki's emotionally powerful voice singing "I'll never forget you" and "I'll be seeing you". Those words reflect the emotions of loss and grief we have all felt after losing a loved one.
'The One' isn't a tribute to Kanami's grandma. Miku wrote the lyrics with the theme of thinking of someone important(Barks article) . 'Forbidden Tale' is the song Kanami wrote after she experienced the death of someone close to her(she never mentioned grandmother) and thinking about things like from the Barks article: "What is life?" and "What does it mean to live?" So I thought I'd like to try to express things like "What is a person's life?" and "Life has ups and downs" through music. Even though there are ups and downs and many changes, there should be a core that never changes, so I expressed that in the riff" (Forbidden Tale).
There are some absolute hard rock burners on Epic Narratives, but when it comes to mid-tempo balladic songs, these two are s-tier in all of Band-Maid -- hell, all of rock.
Tequila Jimmy and Gringa, thanks SO much for reacting to these two songs. I love the energy and the joyfulness of "Letters To You". "The One" always bring tears to my eyes because of it's backing story and Saiki's emotionally powerful vocals.
BILL ! We are both sitting here awestruck at your generosity and support!!!! Literally drinking morning coffee and sitting here speechless, moved and touched. Words cannot express our gratitude for you. We do this for the love of music and artists that don't get the proper exposure and medium to be seen and when people like you show appreciation the way you have it really leaves us dumbfounded. There's no way we could do this without all of you! We have so much fun sharing your favorite tracks with everyone in our audience. Please let us know a couple more songs to check out by any artist you wish as so far your taste in music has been divine! We Love You ! You are fkin Amazing! ♥️💓
Don't feel bad about saying "the same thing" when it comes to Band-Maid. Because us Maidiacs know the saying "My favorite Band-Maid song is the last one I heard" is a thing. It feels like to me that Kanami felt more comfortable really going all out this album. And I think that why she felt that way is she was trusting Miku to really bring it. Like "Alright, you've graduated the school of Mincho. Time for us to get nutty." Love this album so much.
Kanami considered using The One as the final song for the 10th Anniversary concert at Yokohama. They instead opted for Endless Story. Look for it as a closer at future concerts ! ❤️
"Letters to you" inhabits a great place between sweet and rock. Saiki's percussive voice while carrying the melody with her vibrato is amazing. (I need a new adjective to describe this band but haven't found it yet.)
@@frankandre4385 Exactly. And you're not kidding. Their sound, their mindset about how they approach writing rock songs combined with their musicianship and tone, is wonderfully unique.
@@throwaway9389 And we mustn't forget their transitions ! Kanami's outstanding grasp of composing enables them to smoothly flow from one section to another . It's a marvelous thing to hear as it is SO flawless. They make it look like anyone can do it. ❤️
The One- A fantastic piece of REAL music by Kanami. It's the direction I hope they continue to explore- slightly prog and jazzy but still rock. Beautiful vocals with really tasteful guitar outro- love to see it live.
I commented earlier with a post from Kanami explaining why she wrote these songs and what they mean. Unfortunately, I mentioned where she had posted them, which is probably why YT have exterminated it. Here's the info again with the origin reference removed! LETTERS TO YOU "When we all are working hard every day, there are times when we feel hard, tired, and depressed. At such times, I wanted to create a song that would be soothing to your heart. I wrote this song in the hope that I could write a song that would be soothing to you at such times, and that you could lean on. I wonder if Sai-chan did understand my feelings when she listened to the song? The lyrics made me think so and so touching ♡ Love. I dared to use only one picking harmonic in the guitar solo. I like that kind of thing 🫶. (It's a fine taste, isn't it?)" (Comment by Saiki on elsewhere : "Both warming and heartrending feelings could be felt from the song, and I thought it could link to complex emotions of “people thinking of others”, so wrote the lyrics with feeling of “Writing letters while thinking of the people I want to meet. I hope it reaches everywhere and anywhere riding on the wind.” in mind. I'm glad that I was able to capture the feelings of the composer, KANAMI-chan." THE ONE - "Actually, I started writing this song as I was suggested “How about write a song to be played at the end of Yokohama Arena?” We didn't actually play it at Yokohama Arena, but I made this song with the thought of “If we were to play it at the end..., if Yokohama Arena was to be the last show, I would have no regrets!“ Nothing may not last forever, but I think the song will exist if the connection between people continues, and I would be happy if this song will connect people for a long time! At the end of the song, I sang the guitar solo ♡"
Yeah, funny how YT slaps everything. They are so worried about stuff they shouldn't. There's so many issues in their own backyard. They should focus on those first. Just my 2 yen thought...
Garbage Queen89's translation of the lyrics to The One. Today is quietly drawing to an end Slipping away, it melts into night Your smile always comes to me before I fall asleep I'll surely, surely have the same dream ___ This isn't for eternity; it's fleeting But even now, remaining shards Keep a painful, beloved place in my heart ___ These feelings I can't put into words If love isn't what this is Then I don't care to know it Forever unknowing, I'll just hold you ___ Time is flying by One day you'll forget all about me If I can turn back the clock just for tonight I wanna go somewhere with you I'm always, always having the same dream ___ Told you, this isn't impossible I could be whatever you want, ever I felt like I glimpsed one moment of eternity ___ We just keep running into sadness Even so, our feelings never changed I'll never forget I'll never forget ___ These feelings I can't put into words I knew this is what love is Our linked hearts will never be parted I'm right here with you I'll never forget you I'll never forget you ___ Ah I believe that miracles have an epilogue Always, any time is fine with me I will read it to you over and over again Until you remember me Even if we're reborn We'll see each other again, for sure ___ These feelings I can't put into words If love isn't what this is Then I don't care to know it Forever unknowing, I'll just hold you I'll be seeing you I'll be seeing you
Excellent reaction to two epic songs from this epic album. I wonder if the Maids knew how epic this album was going to be, as they definitely chose a perfect title for it. Keep rocking with the Maids! And shout out to @BillHalisey for the coffees to get these songs out there. I can't wait for the MV's for these two. "The One" is moving closer and closer to my #1 from Band-Maid. PO! 🤘😆🤘
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.. Thx, Jimmy & Gringa!
Like all Band-Maid songs, I think I've got a favourite song on Epic Narratives and it turns out that it is the song I'm currently listening to. Another great album from the best band on the planet! (Really loving "Toi et moi" though 🤘🤘). Imho, no-one does rock ballads better than Band-Maid.
Any day of double man-made is a good day, thank you young guys for bringing us the music and appreciate you both. Could get the reaction this week but hoping to see it sometime next week, I know you were both love Lizzie and performance done by Eric Church.
Love Epic Narratives top to bottom. My favorite "new songs" are Forbidden Tales and Letters to You, and The One. Also, FYI, Kanami generally plays all the guitar tracks on the albums to speed up the recording process. Miku then learn her parts to play live. This may have changed recently though as Miku's skill on guitar has gotten better.
Tequila Jimmy and Gringa, the backing story behind "The One" is that Kanami composed the song as a tribute to her grandmother, who passed away before their 10th Anniversary Tour finale concert in November 2023. Kanami's grandmother was an important person in her life. All of the Maid's felt deeply for Kanami's loss. At one time they considered the song as the final song for the 10th Anniversary Tour finale concert, but selected "Endless Story" instead . The song always brings tears to my eyes because of Miku's lyrics and Saiki's emotionally powerful voice singing "I'll never forget you" and "I'll be seeing you". Those words reflect the emotions of loss and grief we have all felt after losing a loved one.
Beautiful and Moving! 💞
Went back and listened to them both again .. Your taste is phenomenal.... lyrically beautiful. This band is something really unique and special!
'The One' isn't a tribute to Kanami's grandma. Miku wrote the lyrics with the theme of thinking of someone important(Barks article) . 'Forbidden Tale' is the song Kanami wrote after she experienced the death of someone close to her(she never mentioned grandmother) and thinking about things like from the Barks article: "What is life?" and "What does it mean to live?" So I thought I'd like to try to express things like "What is a person's life?" and "Life has ups and downs" through music. Even though there are ups and downs and many changes, there should be a core that never changes, so I expressed that in the riff" (Forbidden Tale).
There are some absolute hard rock burners on Epic Narratives, but when it comes to mid-tempo balladic songs, these two are s-tier in all of Band-Maid -- hell, all of rock.
Tequila Jimmy and Gringa, thanks SO much for reacting to these two songs. I love the energy and the joyfulness of "Letters To You". "The One" always bring tears to my eyes because of it's backing story and Saiki's emotionally powerful vocals.
BILL ! We are both sitting here awestruck at your generosity and support!!!! Literally drinking morning coffee and sitting here speechless, moved and touched. Words cannot express our gratitude for you. We do this for the love of music and artists that don't get the proper exposure and medium to be seen and when people like you show appreciation the way you have it really leaves us dumbfounded. There's no way we could do this without all of you! We have so much fun sharing your favorite tracks with everyone in our audience. Please let us know a couple more songs to check out by any artist you wish as so far your taste in music has been divine! We Love You ! You are fkin Amazing! ♥️💓
My favorite two moving songs in EN. The One is replacing Daydreaming in my heart and I thought no other song could ever do it. Thank you.
Don't feel bad about saying "the same thing" when it comes to Band-Maid. Because us Maidiacs know the saying "My favorite Band-Maid song is the last one I heard" is a thing.
It feels like to me that Kanami felt more comfortable really going all out this album. And I think that why she felt that way is she was trusting Miku to really bring it. Like "Alright, you've graduated the school of Mincho. Time for us to get nutty." Love this album so much.
Kanami considered using The One as the final song for the 10th Anniversary concert at Yokohama. They instead opted for Endless Story. Look for it as a closer at future concerts ! ❤️
Endless Story is a funny song next to The One.😭
@@Kissthetoad321 Bon jour, Gerard ! I figure either way, I'm leaving the arena crying...Even if they closed with Rinne ! 😁
@@frankandre4385 Lol.
Thanks so much nice reaction!
I love your comments!
Thank you for watching!!
"Letters to you" inhabits a great place between sweet and rock. Saiki's percussive voice while carrying the melody with her vibrato is amazing. (I need a new adjective to describe this band but haven't found it yet.)
@@throwaway9389 The vocals are Saikrific and the guitar work is Minchmazing ! ❤️
@@frankandre4385 Exactly. And you're not kidding. Their sound, their mindset about how they approach writing rock songs combined with their musicianship and tone, is wonderfully unique.
I found it very "pop-punky", which is great because I love pop-punk
@@throwaway9389 And we mustn't forget their transitions ! Kanami's outstanding grasp of composing enables them to smoothly flow from one section to another . It's a marvelous thing to hear as it is SO flawless. They make it look like anyone can do it. ❤️
Band Maid! 🍺🥴🤘🏻🕊️
The One- A fantastic piece of REAL music by Kanami. It's the direction I hope they continue to explore- slightly prog and jazzy but still rock. Beautiful vocals with really tasteful guitar outro- love to see it live.
Saiki is on the next level this album
It seems like BandMaid has turned a corner but the ascension of Saiki's singing is profound.
Agreed. PO!🕊
Two of the finest from the Epic Narratives album ! Letters will NOT leave your head...At least until you finish The One ! 💞🤯
Great reaction and my favorite off this album keeps changing as I listen to the album. Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid.
You should read the lyrics and the story behind both songs
Nice reaction guys to two awesome tracks. I am loving everything on their new album
TySm!
The one gave me chills
Thank you for supporting the Mighty Maids! 🤘😎
I commented earlier with a post from Kanami explaining why she wrote these songs and what they mean. Unfortunately, I mentioned where she had posted them, which is probably why YT have exterminated it. Here's the info again with the origin reference removed!
LETTERS TO YOU "When we all are working hard every day, there are times when we feel hard, tired, and depressed. At such times, I wanted to create a song that would be soothing to your heart. I wrote this song in the hope that I could write a song that would be soothing to you at such times, and that you could lean on. I wonder if Sai-chan did understand my feelings when she listened to the song? The lyrics made me think so and so touching ♡ Love. I dared to use only one picking harmonic in the guitar solo. I like that kind of thing 🫶. (It's a fine taste, isn't it?)"
(Comment by Saiki on elsewhere : "Both warming and heartrending feelings could be felt from the song, and I thought it could link to complex emotions of “people thinking of others”, so wrote the lyrics with feeling of “Writing letters while thinking of the people I want to meet. I hope it reaches everywhere and anywhere riding on the wind.” in mind. I'm glad that I was able to capture the feelings of the composer, KANAMI-chan."
THE ONE - "Actually, I started writing this song as I was suggested “How about write a song to be played at the end of Yokohama Arena?” We didn't actually play it at Yokohama Arena, but I made this song with the thought of “If we were to play it at the end..., if Yokohama Arena was to be the last show, I would have no regrets!“ Nothing may not last forever, but I think the song will exist if the connection between people continues, and I would be happy if this song will connect people for a long time! At the end of the song, I sang the guitar solo ♡"
Thanks for sharing that information.
Yeah, funny how YT slaps everything. They are so worried about stuff they shouldn't. There's so many issues in their own backyard. They should focus on those first. Just my 2 yen thought...
Garbage Queen89's translation of the lyrics to The One.
Today is quietly drawing to an end
Slipping away, it melts into night
Your smile always comes to me before I fall asleep
I'll surely, surely have the same dream
___
This isn't for eternity; it's fleeting
But even now, remaining shards
Keep a painful, beloved place in my heart
___
These feelings I can't put into words
If love isn't what this is
Then I don't care to know it
Forever unknowing, I'll just hold you
___
Time is flying by
One day you'll forget all about me
If I can turn back the clock just for tonight
I wanna go somewhere with you
I'm always, always having the same dream
___
Told you, this isn't impossible
I could be whatever you want, ever
I felt like I glimpsed one moment of eternity
___
We just keep running into sadness
Even so, our feelings never changed
I'll never forget
I'll never forget
___
These feelings I can't put into words
I knew this is what love is
Our linked hearts will never be parted
I'm right here with you
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
___
Ah I believe that miracles have an epilogue
Always, any time is fine with me
I will read it to you over and over again
Until you remember me
Even if we're reborn
We'll see each other again, for sure
___
These feelings I can't put into words
If love isn't what this is
Then I don't care to know it
Forever unknowing, I'll just hold you
I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
Great songs by a great band! Thanks for sharing your reaction with us. Always looking forward to more Band-Maid :).
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gotta love a double reaction!
Band Maid - Ballads that SLAP!
new fav
Excellent reaction to two epic songs from this epic album. I wonder if the Maids knew how epic this album was going to be, as they definitely chose a perfect title for it. Keep rocking with the Maids! And shout out to @BillHalisey for the coffees to get these songs out there. I can't wait for the MV's for these two. "The One" is moving closer and closer to my #1 from Band-Maid. PO! 🤘😆🤘
Lovely reaction. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
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.. Thx, Jimmy & Gringa!
Like all Band-Maid songs, I think I've got a favourite song on Epic Narratives and it turns out that it is the song I'm currently listening to. Another great album from the best band on the planet! (Really loving "Toi et moi" though 🤘🤘). Imho, no-one does rock ballads better than Band-Maid.
Any day of double man-made is a good day, thank you young guys for bringing us the music and appreciate you both. Could get the reaction this week but hoping to see it sometime next week, I know you were both love Lizzie and performance done by Eric Church.
Everything on this album seems to soar! 🪽
Love Epic Narratives top to bottom. My favorite "new songs" are Forbidden Tales and Letters to You, and The One.
Also, FYI, Kanami generally plays all the guitar tracks on the albums to speed up the recording process. Miku then learn her parts to play live. This may have changed recently though as Miku's skill on guitar has gotten better.
❤The One is The One❤
The one is a masterpiece, easily 1 of my favorites songs by them
You have the same music taste as me, Nightwish, Bandmaid, Lovebites, Sabaton etc. Even though I am 75 years old. Love from Sweden.
That's awesome! ..Happy to have you with us on this Journey!!
Rappin’ Saiki ! 🤘
🤘🤘🤘
🕊️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Thank you for your reaction TJ & TG
Thank you so much for Watching!
Hi guys...Band Maid "YOU" live or MV....TOP 5 ...of bring it..