Before the band played Saiki addressed the fans, alone, in an emotional voice, from the heart: Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. Saiki: We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. Saiki: We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. Saiki: We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. Saiki: We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. Saiki: And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. Saiki: That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. Saiki: We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Saiki: Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. Saiki: This is our present for you masters and princesses. Saiki: Please listen to it.
Thank you for reacting to the BAND-MAID song. This song expresses the feelings of BAND-MAID, and supports everyday life where you can't meet your loved ones in the world exhausted by Covid-19. Saiki, the vocalist, said that before singing.
You said it, something special and emotional. Look at the lyrics again, take into account the fact that they couldn't give concerts in front of audiences for a long time thanks to Covid and you know why we love these ladies so much and especially this song will forever be untouchable for many of us Maidiacs. :) _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- from *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
This is a song for us (you and me!) Just before singing the song Saiki talked about the struggles of the band over the past year. Here is the English translation of what she said. It gives more meaning to the song and how they felt. Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.
"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile, is an amazing song and personal message to their fans - a direction I'm glad to see them add to their journey toward world domination. And we get to hear MISA play the vibe she so enjoys. Their beautiful DVD/BD/CD set with 100 page picture book of this incredible concert is unbelievable! Thanks Jacqueline, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!
Sooooo nice to hear a react to the VOCALIST !! ---all the instrumentalists are such geniuses that it has been too easy to overlook the central figure of the whole performance---the whole band, really !!---The incredible Saiki. She captures every emotional undercurrent and radiates it with effervescent ease.....always exotic,sultry,exciting----endlessly captivating. YAAAAAY Saiki !
Nice reaction Jacqueline and Thank You. I am grateful for Band-Maid providing Awesome music after decades of languish. A Maidiac will know the emotion this song brings. And when they do this one on their upcoming tour I will have my tear towel ready. There is no more uplifting band around. Peace. 49.9
@@jkkansasband7056 I know right. I was listening to the Christmas acoustic "Manners" with Mincho on backing vocs & acoustic & then i watched Saiki on her own on B-M Prime singing "Manners" & playing acoustic guitar & the onion ninjas attacked without warning.😔
@@GaryHolloway-810 Yup. Sometimes you're prepared and sometimes the gut takes over and there's nothin' you can do. Good thing I bought stock in that tissue company.
Saiki’s talk before playing ‘About Us’ - “We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last year, during the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.”
Another great one, Jacquie! 😊 There's a video of the acoustic version of Sayonakidori on their channel for a limited time, I think you would love it! 😉
They wrote this from their heartbreak from having their Budokan debut stolen from them by Covid. Yet, they turned the shit to gold, by offering it as a gift and love letter to their fans.
Interesting drumming, in some soft parts and build ups , sounds like Scottish marching band snare , or samples of on. Thinner , sharper sound for fast accurate parts. I didn't see it Akane's kit , so an overdub. Such a clever and imaginative drum track. She is a true genius on the drums....and don't get me started on Misa's basslines in this and the cool soulful tone. Another genius !
Great reaction, as ever., jacqueline. But pleeeeez also see ---------------------------- "Manners"+"Black Hole". (they go together). I have only heard this about 60 times,...so I need to hear it some more !................(you too may become addicted...but that's ok !)
I always try to avoid this song. Why?? Coz my eyes get itchy and wet every time I hear this song. It gets to me. .....SERIOUSLY.. ...... This song is a "Love letter" to their fans during the Covid 19 pandemic... as in "We are still here and we are still thinking about you". What band does that ??
Yes it's a very nice softer good alternative rock style song, singing instrumentals blah blah blah… but they better not make it a habit and get back to the harder stuff they usually do otherwise Jacqueline is going to have to do one of these videos topless! 😜
I recommend one ok rock.One of the most famous rock band in Japan, Taka's voice and performance are the best!Highly recommended! *We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR]. *Adele - Hello (Cover by Taka from ONE OK ROCK)The cover song is also very good!!If you like it, please check out the others!
Hi! Please react to BAND-MAID's "SHAMBLES" as well. You can also listen to ONE OK ROCK's "We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR]" if you like.
![BAND-MAID Smile, About Us, & Memorable (Official Music Video) REACTION [I feel the love!!]](/img/n.gif)
Before the band played Saiki addressed the fans, alone, in an emotional voice, from the heart:
Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry.
Even though it’s not my fault.
Saiki: We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person.
Saiki: We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible.
Saiki: We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year.
Saiki: We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet.
Saiki: And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you.
Saiki: That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan.
Saiki: We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now.
Saiki: Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more.
Saiki: This is our present for you masters and princesses.
Saiki: Please listen to it.
OMG ! That's heart breaking to hear Saiki said that. They are such darlings to their fans, and makes you love and respect them even more.
Thank you for reacting to the BAND-MAID song.
This song expresses the feelings of BAND-MAID, and supports everyday life where you can't meet your loved ones in the world exhausted by Covid-19.
Saiki, the vocalist, said that before singing.
You said it, something special and emotional. Look at the lyrics again, take into account the fact that they couldn't give concerts in front of audiences for a long time thanks to Covid and you know why we love these ladies so much and especially this song will forever be untouchable for many of us Maidiacs. :)
_____________________
「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- from *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
This is a song for us (you and me!)
Just before singing the song Saiki talked about the struggles of the band over the past year. Here is the English translation of what she said. It gives more meaning to the song and how they felt. Saiki: We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last one year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last one year… or in the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.
"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile, is an amazing song and personal message to their fans - a direction I'm glad to see them add to their journey toward world domination. And we get to hear MISA play the vibe she so enjoys. Their beautiful DVD/BD/CD set with 100 page picture book of this incredible concert is unbelievable! Thanks Jacqueline, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!
Sooooo nice to hear a react to the VOCALIST !! ---all the instrumentalists are such geniuses that it has been too easy to overlook the central figure of the whole performance---the whole band, really !!---The incredible Saiki.
She captures every emotional undercurrent and radiates it with effervescent ease.....always exotic,sultry,exciting----endlessly captivating. YAAAAAY Saiki !
Do people notice that MISA is playing lead guitar on her bass, while Kanami plays a rhythm part? This song is perfection.
Nice reaction Jacqueline and Thank You. I am grateful for Band-Maid providing Awesome music after decades of languish. A Maidiac will know the emotion this song brings. And when they do this one on their upcoming tour I will have my tear towel ready. There is no more uplifting band around. Peace. 49.9
You'll have to have your fabled tear towel close to hand jk.🥲
@@GaryHolloway-810 Gary, I can be emotional in the right moment but these ladies take me where I've never been before. 😥
@@jkkansasband7056 I know right. I was listening to the Christmas acoustic "Manners" with Mincho on backing vocs & acoustic & then i watched Saiki on her own on B-M Prime singing "Manners" & playing acoustic guitar & the onion ninjas attacked without warning.😔
@@GaryHolloway-810 Yup. Sometimes you're prepared and sometimes the gut takes over and there's nothin' you can do. Good thing I bought stock in that tissue company.
@@jkkansasband7056 Lol. I think you'll make a nice profit come this October then. I need a tear towel, my comment on this channel has gone.😪
Saiki’s talk before playing ‘About Us’ - “We were supposed to meet you today. For the first time in a year, we thought we could meet you all, those of you who could come to see us, but we can’t meet you in the end. I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault. We have been having days of turmoil for about a year. In the beginning, we were very surprised because we hadn’t experienced it before, and we had no experience of not being able to meet others in person. We were sad, but we found we shouldn’t be sad in this situation. When I saw you masters and princesses on social media, you were more depressed than us, and we thought that’s terrible. We Band-Maid have been thinking about how to cheer up all of you in the last year. We truly wanted to meet you at Nippon Budokan, but it’s impossible because of COVID, so let’s wait for the day when we can meet. And in the last year, during the COVID pandemic, we have become more eager to cheer you up, and we Band-Maid realized again it’s important to give our songs to you. That’s why we wrote this song for Budokan. We made the album also in the pandemic, so it might have a little similar feel, but this song is planned for Nippon Budokan, and we really want to give it to you masters and princesses now. Budokan is not our goal but just a stepping stone. We will perform at bigger venues, and we promise we will bring you there and give you even better songs, so let’s keep it up a little more. This is our present for you masters and princesses. Please listen to it.”
Another great one, Jacquie! 😊
There's a video of the acoustic version of Sayonakidori on their channel for a limited time, I think you would love it! 😉
Written as a love song to their fans during the pandemic.
This song is Band Maid's warm embrace to their fans... Can you feel it?
They wrote this from their heartbreak from having their Budokan debut stolen from them by Covid. Yet, they turned the shit to gold, by offering it as a gift and love letter to their fans.
That was a very interesting 'walking' bass line, almost jazz like. Gotta love this band for it's unique use of traditional and modern styles.
You should listen to the song Wonderland. A little bit like About Us but different..
A love letter from the band to us the masters and princesses.
Miku just showed us their US tour bus & seemed thrilled lol. Major upgrade from their last time here. Anyways Aftershock was legendary this year!!
They can truly do no wrong musically, just amazing!
You will also enjoy their live performance of WONDERLAND. SAIKI could be a Jazz singer.
I'm very glad as myself to your reaction😃 Me as a japanese understand well for your comments😉👍
The vocals in this song is so Rhythmic! And breath control so important. lol, it's difficult to sing.
Interesting drumming, in some soft parts and build ups , sounds like Scottish marching band snare , or samples of on. Thinner , sharper sound for fast accurate parts. I didn't see it Akane's kit , so an overdub. Such a clever and imaginative drum track. She is a true genius on the drums....and don't get me started on Misa's basslines in this and the cool soulful tone. Another genius !
Great reaction, as ever., jacqueline.
But pleeeeez also see ---------------------------- "Manners"+"Black Hole". (they go together).
I have only heard this about 60 times,...so I need to hear it some more !................(you too may become addicted...but that's ok !)
They have many soft songs, but it offsets there frantic songs. They are a complete band
I always try to avoid this song. Why?? Coz my eyes get itchy and wet every time I hear this song. It gets to me.
.....SERIOUSLY..
...... This song is a "Love letter" to their fans during the Covid 19 pandemic... as in "We are still here and we are still thinking about you". What band does that ??
Yes it's a very nice softer good alternative rock style song, singing instrumentals blah blah blah… but they better not make it a habit and get back to the harder stuff they usually do otherwise Jacqueline is going to have to do one of these videos topless! 😜
Band Maid/The Warning..."Show Them"...do a reaction to this video ASAP. You'll thank me.
I recommend one ok rock.One of the most famous rock band in Japan, Taka's voice and performance are the best!Highly recommended!
*We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR].
*Adele - Hello (Cover by Taka from ONE OK ROCK)The cover song is also very good!!If you like it, please check out the others!
Hi! Please react to BAND-MAID's "SHAMBLES" as well.
You can also listen to ONE OK ROCK's "We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR]" if you like.
It's been a minute. I will. Thank you.
please next japanese reaction 「MARI HAMADA」
god voice…
reaction.(deadsquad rock..)