While it's a departure from their normal hard rock sound, the Maid's can take any song, even one in collaboration with another artist (Mike Einziger of Incubus) and put their own unique Band-Maid take on it. The die-hard Band-Maid "hard rock" fans need to give them credit for doing things outside their comfort zone and exploring other tempos and sounds. The members of the group are so talented that they can do those things confidently and with excellence. That's Band-Maid in a nutshell.
As a Maidiac, I love mostly everything the Maids do. "Bestie" is their colab with Mike Einziger of Icubus. When Kanami described writing it she said - "When I arranged, er, more like composed it..." she alluded to the riffs that Mikey-san handed off to her. Akane said she dialed it back to gentler percussion: toms instead of double bass. Everyone including Misa and Kobato are a little subdued and Kanami, while performing her usual subtext riffs behind the vocals goes with simpler than usual riffs on the solo work. I find "Bestie" fits well within Band-Maids 'Off Label' songs like "About Us", "Memorable", "Page", and "Smile". Yes, these songs are more 'Pop' than metal, but that isn't a bad thing. I am always amused at the reactions of the Metal-Headbanger "purists" who soil their pants whenever Band-Maid dial it back, do a gentle ballad, or (GASP!) go acoustic. They don't seem to appreciate the fact that Band-Maid is all about stretching boundaries, and not just in the direction of hard rock. Sure. They can rock as hard as any band out there, but Band-Maid isn't a one-trick-pony: their talents stacks cover a very wide territory. Pay attention to their backing tracks: Kanami's orchestrations are magnificent and very cinematic and all the band member contribute to the backing tracks.
@@TomClark-Futoura 🤔Hmm, yep they sure are taking a long time to be right on that one. Can you close down America for a year, Tom, then they might come a bit sooner?
@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm afraid I won't have to shut down America myself. It's slowly imploding on its own, thanks to Trump, the republicans, and those who support those power hungry, corrupt a-holes.
Nice review. It’s a shame people don’t like a certain song because they change up the style. I’ve heard other reactors say they don’t like a certain song because it’s not hard hitting rock. I can’t imagine myself being locked into a certain style of music. The amount of music I’d be missing out on. This was a collaboration with Mike from Incubus. Band Maid style shines through. “Besties” could be played on stations in the states. Keep up the reactions, a lot of great music out there.
I havn't read that Maidaics are not happy with this song. IMHO Bestie is a real gem, it's in the same 'line' as Daydreaming ... and there will be more hard rocks songs coming ... and there will be darker outfits, too😆 Why not enjoy this fresh view and sound?! ❤
@@skrrytch There are always haters for every single one of their songs no matter how highly you have it ranked. People are just people that way. It's not really a big deal.
The song is awesome! People always whinge if the Maids don't go heavy. And have done for years. Band-Maid have loads of songs like this. They have a new album planned for summer release, we have heard some of the songs off it as they have been playing them live. I'm not sure if "Bestie" will be included, it may be a stand alone song as it was a collab.
Bestie, in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile, was co-written by Michael Einziger of Incubus. MISA's playing and bass tone are setting new standards... and Akane's drumming is so in-the-pocket and distinguishable... and Kanami's solo is Daydreaming masterful! The recording and mix are as enjoyable as the song and beautiful MV! And Miku’s English lyrics are heartfelt. Is Band-Maid a band of fashion-forward, trend-setting Besties? 💞 Thx, Mikey, Band-Maid and Glenn & Adrian! FYI - The Maids just released a "Making of Bestie" on their websites where they explain the song and look of their awesome MV.
"Bestie" is not your typical Band-Maid song.......... but if you know them (A Big Fan)........ it kinda is. They love to throw a slower song " here and there" in the mix. just to "us" on our toes. Love this song.
New album coming in the summer, probably late summer. They've been working on it a while. Looks like this song will make the album (according to Miku) but most likely as a change of pace. From the hints the Maids have dropped, there will be a lot of "intense" songs. This band never really takes off. They've been playing a few (sold-out-packed) shows , too. TW collaboration: Hard to know what they're planning but the two bands have been spending time together for the last few days. I'm going to guess if they're planning anything, it's probably something on stage. Kanami said two days ago that she's working on something secret that she can't talk about yet. Of course, that could mean almost anything.
If kanami said that about something secret, and yet is visibly hanging out with the warning… It sure would be seeing both groups of fans up for disappointment if it ISN’T a collab with the warning
@@don-music I'd have to think they're indeed up to something but it might not satisfy some of the more wild speculation. Kanami is always working on something. It could be something totally unrelated. You'll know soon.
They released this song before they released the video and I was not a fan of the song until I watched the video.......weird right? But like a lot of Band-Maid songs, for me, the video makes it sooooo much better to listen to, not unlike "Manners". Listen to "Manners" with no video and it's a really good song, with video it's a GREAT song. But that's just me.
To answer some of your questions: Yes, the band is expected to drop a new album this summer. This song was written by Miku most likely about the love she has for her bandmates. Saiki made the costume decision for this music video. And, I think maybe some fans may not dig this track because it pales in comparison to their recent bangers like Shambles, Hate, Don't You Tell Me and Unleash. But I think it's just fine and I don't think people recognize the band's challenge on this song isn't from the music but rather singing in a language that isn't your first language.
I am probably way off base but I am thinking Bestie will NOT be on the new album - just a guess! (The reason I am thinking this is that the OMV does not feature them in their standard 'maid' outfits).
@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 I have never heard them say that. And the potential five songs we have heard that could be on the album are not collabs: "Brightest Star" - Miku vocal song "Protect You" "Go Easy" "Magie" And possibly "Shambles".
@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 You're reading a lot into it that was not said. This is the full announcement: - 2024 In the summer, BAND-MAID will release a full album! - Collaborations with overseas artists are on the way!
After hearing this song (no video) for the first time, I thought this might be the first song of theirs that I disliked. After watching the video while reading the lyrics, I realized that it’s a well written catchy song that the more times I listen to it the better it gets. How does this band keep pulling me down this pigeon hole?
While there is certainly too much gate-keeping and closed-mindedness about music, I suspect that a lot of what seems that way is simply because we don't all actually hear every aspect of music. People who seem overly focused on speed, technique, and intensity may just not even be aware of other things that are going on in a track that others pick up on and enjoy, and the reverse can be just as true. Someone who's colorblind, for example, is going to enjoy or dislike a painting based on factors besides color - which means they're probably not going to like a painting where the use of color is the main point. There are also deaf people who really like music - but an especially clever, unique chord selection is pointless to them. But while some people may just be neurologically unable to hear certain aspects, many of us don't hear them just because we initially learned from music that emphasized other aspects. The nice thing is that we can still develop the ability to hear at least some of what we're missing out on; it just takes familiarity and being an active listener. And guidance can help: I see lots of comments from non-musicians thanking more analytical reactors for helping them discover that music they like has elements they weren't even aware of before.
TO ALL, A QUESTION: Now that we're counting down to the Two Titans of Rock sharing the stage together June 12, what, if any, song(s) do you think they will partake in together? Will The Sisters join the Maids for a B-M song, or will the Maids join The Sisters set for a Warning song? AND if so, what song(s) will they do together? Love to know your thoughts....
Done as a collaboration with Mike from Incubus. It's a nice song and well done but too ordinary for me, it doesn't sound like the Band Maid I know. Too restrained. I do like the short Kanami solo a lot.
You called me out in your intro. Official Maidiac who is unimpressed with this track. I stipulate that the Maids are so doggone talented and have developed their own sounds to where they can make almost anything sound decent. (Like Van Halen. “Dancing in the Streets” anyone?) My opinion is that’s what we have here. The lyrics here are simplistic and corny. I much prefer Saiki singing in Japanese with a couple English words for effect. Kanami’s guitar tone is great. She finally cuts through. But there’s no riff. There’s nothing she does to latch on to. I’m glad they didn’t wear their Maid Armor. Keep this as a quirky side project for shites and giggles. Band Maid can do slow jams or alternative styles! “About Us” is fecking brilliant! “Wonderland.” “Sayonakidori” acoustic. “Endless Story.” But “Bestie” doesn’t hold up next to these.
I think this is an excellent rendition of a softer, more American style rock, designed to attract a new group of fans. Realistically, you can only get so many fans doing just rock and roll nowadays. Consider the Boston Pops Orchestra. Did their part in trying to get young people interested in classical music back when rock was king.
This is the first time I've watched a Band Maid performance, and it's because of you guys. Love your channel.
Ditto, gonna check if they get any heavier
Same for me.
This is a bit of an outlier, being co-written by Mike Einziger of Incubus. These ladies stomp it HARD.
@@booradley8895check out the liver version of Domination or Hate on their channel. Their shows don't disappoint.
@@booradley8895 they are usually much harder, and mostly in japanese with english mixed in. Check out their previous reactions to band maid
This was co-written by Mike Einziger of Incubus. He's become a huge fan as well.
While it's a departure from their normal hard rock sound, the Maid's can take any song, even one in collaboration with another artist (Mike Einziger of Incubus) and put their own unique Band-Maid take on it. The die-hard Band-Maid "hard rock" fans need to give them credit for doing things outside their comfort zone and exploring other tempos and sounds. The members of the group are so talented that they can do those things confidently and with excellence. That's Band-Maid in a nutshell.
As a Maidiac, I love mostly everything the Maids do. "Bestie" is their colab with Mike Einziger of Icubus. When Kanami described writing it she said - "When I arranged, er, more like composed it..." she alluded to the riffs that Mikey-san handed off to her. Akane said she dialed it back to gentler percussion: toms instead of double bass. Everyone including Misa and Kobato are a little subdued and Kanami, while performing her usual subtext riffs behind the vocals goes with simpler than usual riffs on the solo work. I find "Bestie" fits well within Band-Maids 'Off Label' songs like "About Us", "Memorable", "Page", and "Smile". Yes, these songs are more 'Pop' than metal, but that isn't a bad thing.
I am always amused at the reactions of the Metal-Headbanger "purists" who soil their pants whenever Band-Maid dial it back, do a gentle ballad, or (GASP!) go acoustic. They don't seem to appreciate the fact that Band-Maid is all about stretching boundaries, and not just in the direction of hard rock. Sure. They can rock as hard as any band out there, but Band-Maid isn't a one-trick-pony: their talents stacks cover a very wide territory. Pay attention to their backing tracks: Kanami's orchestrations are magnificent and very cinematic and all the band member contribute to the backing tracks.
I don't care what song BAND-MAID do cos they can never do any wrong.🤗
I can think of one wrong they did... not playing the UK / EU for three years. Right? Too soon? 😒
@@TomClark-Futoura 🤔Hmm, yep they sure are taking a long time to be right on that one. Can you close down America for a year, Tom, then they might come a bit sooner?
@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm afraid I won't have to shut down America myself. It's slowly imploding on its own, thanks to Trump, the republicans, and those who support those power hungry, corrupt a-holes.
@@TomClark-Futoura I think it's time for you to accept the fact that the maids just hate the UK and Europe and every BM fan that lives there. PO!! 😝
Nice review. It’s a shame people don’t like a certain song because they change up the style. I’ve heard other reactors say they don’t like a certain song because it’s not hard hitting rock. I can’t imagine myself being locked into a certain style of music. The amount of music I’d be missing out on.
This was a collaboration with Mike from Incubus. Band Maid style shines through. “Besties” could be played on stations in the states.
Keep up the reactions, a lot of great music out there.
I havn't read that Maidaics are not happy with this song. IMHO Bestie is a real gem, it's in the same 'line' as Daydreaming ... and there will be more hard rocks songs coming ... and there will be darker outfits, too😆 Why not enjoy this fresh view and sound?! ❤
@@skrrytch There are always haters for every single one of their songs no matter how highly you have it ranked. People are just people that way. It's not really a big deal.
The Warning did arrive to Japan over a week early giving us more hope for a colab
Preferably recorded for later streaming or a DVD-BD release.
The song is awesome! People always whinge if the Maids don't go heavy. And have done for years. Band-Maid have loads of songs like this. They have a new album planned for summer release, we have heard some of the songs off it as they have been playing them live. I'm not sure if "Bestie" will be included, it may be a stand alone song as it was a collab.
I love it!👍😁🤗🤘🥰🕊👀
Bestie, in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile, was co-written by Michael Einziger of Incubus. MISA's playing and bass tone are setting new standards... and Akane's drumming is so in-the-pocket and distinguishable... and Kanami's solo is Daydreaming masterful! The recording and mix are as enjoyable as the song and beautiful MV! And Miku’s English lyrics are heartfelt. Is Band-Maid a band of fashion-forward, trend-setting Besties? 💞 Thx, Mikey, Band-Maid and Glenn & Adrian!
FYI - The Maids just released a "Making of Bestie" on their websites where they explain the song and look of their awesome MV.
I This song a chill vibe while I'm alone
"Bestie" is not your typical Band-Maid song.......... but if you know them (A Big Fan)........ it kinda is. They love to throw a slower song " here and there" in the mix. just to "us" on our toes. Love this song.
I was on the fence with this song on first listen, but now I really love it! Angel-Maid's!
New album coming in the summer, probably late summer. They've been working on it a while. Looks like this song will make the album (according to Miku) but most likely as a change of pace. From the hints the Maids have dropped, there will be a lot of "intense" songs. This band never really takes off. They've been playing a few (sold-out-packed) shows , too.
TW collaboration: Hard to know what they're planning but the two bands have been spending time together for the last few days. I'm going to guess if they're planning anything, it's probably something on stage. Kanami said two days ago that she's working on something secret that she can't talk about yet. Of course, that could mean almost anything.
If kanami said that about something secret, and yet is visibly hanging out with the warning… It sure would be seeing both groups of fans up for disappointment if it ISN’T a collab with the warning
@@don-music I'd have to think they're indeed up to something but it might not satisfy some of the more wild speculation.
Kanami is always working on something. It could be something totally unrelated. You'll know soon.
Saiki is practicing singing in English for a possible duet with Dany or Pau. (~_^)
Who's to say she won't surprise everyone by singing in Spanish and they in Japanese.
This is a beautiful song, love it !!!!
To me, this is one of those songs that someone, like me, who grew up in the 80s, heard in the 90s in their 20s and still dug.
They released this song before they released the video and I was not a fan of the song until I watched the video.......weird right? But like a lot of Band-Maid songs, for me, the video makes it sooooo much better to listen to, not unlike "Manners". Listen to "Manners" with no video and it's a really good song, with video it's a GREAT song. But that's just me.
To answer some of your questions: Yes, the band is expected to drop a new album this summer. This song was written by Miku most likely about the love she has for her bandmates. Saiki made the costume decision for this music video. And, I think maybe some fans may not dig this track because it pales in comparison to their recent bangers like Shambles, Hate, Don't You Tell Me and Unleash. But I think it's just fine and I don't think people recognize the band's challenge on this song isn't from the music but rather singing in a language that isn't your first language.
Sadly, many close-minded people get into rock music, and they bring their close-mindedness to art.
Spot on 👍🍻
I am probably way off base but I am thinking Bestie will NOT be on the new album - just a guess! (The reason I am thinking this is that the OMV does not feature them in their standard 'maid' outfits).
The whole premise of the upcoming album is collaborations with Western artists. They've publicly stated that.
@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 I have never heard them say that. And the potential five songs we have heard that could be on the album are not collabs:
"Brightest Star" - Miku vocal song
"Protect You"
"Go Easy"
"Magie"
And possibly "Shambles".
@@jeffersoncosgrove1910 You're reading a lot into it that was not said. This is the full announcement:
- 2024 In the summer, BAND-MAID will release a full album!
- Collaborations with overseas artists are on the way!
A Japanese fan reported Bestie will be on the album based on comments made during MC at a live show.
@@_DriveTime Cool! Thank you
is ok ..but the warning feel something especial is more like 70s and 8os mix whit 2000s i love the warning.....
After hearing this song (no video) for the first time, I thought this might be the first song of theirs that I disliked. After watching the video while reading the lyrics, I realized that it’s a well written catchy song that the more times I listen to it the better it gets. How does this band keep pulling me down this pigeon hole?
While there is certainly too much gate-keeping and closed-mindedness about music, I suspect that a lot of what seems that way is simply because we don't all actually hear every aspect of music. People who seem overly focused on speed, technique, and intensity may just not even be aware of other things that are going on in a track that others pick up on and enjoy, and the reverse can be just as true. Someone who's colorblind, for example, is going to enjoy or dislike a painting based on factors besides color - which means they're probably not going to like a painting where the use of color is the main point. There are also deaf people who really like music - but an especially clever, unique chord selection is pointless to them.
But while some people may just be neurologically unable to hear certain aspects, many of us don't hear them just because we initially learned from music that emphasized other aspects. The nice thing is that we can still develop the ability to hear at least some of what we're missing out on; it just takes familiarity and being an active listener. And guidance can help: I see lots of comments from non-musicians thanking more analytical reactors for helping them discover that music they like has elements they weren't even aware of before.
TO ALL, A QUESTION: Now that we're counting down to the Two Titans of Rock sharing the stage together June 12, what, if any, song(s) do you think they will partake in together? Will The Sisters join the Maids for a B-M song, or will the Maids join The Sisters set for a Warning song? AND if so, what song(s) will they do together? Love to know your thoughts....
Done as a collaboration with Mike from Incubus. It's a nice song and well done but too ordinary for me, it doesn't sound like the Band Maid I know. Too restrained. I do like the short Kanami solo a lot.
You called me out in your intro. Official Maidiac who is unimpressed with this track.
I stipulate that the Maids are so doggone talented and have developed their own sounds to where they can make almost anything sound decent. (Like Van Halen. “Dancing in the Streets” anyone?)
My opinion is that’s what we have here. The lyrics here are simplistic and corny. I much prefer Saiki singing in Japanese with a couple English words for effect.
Kanami’s guitar tone is great. She finally cuts through. But there’s no riff. There’s nothing she does to latch on to.
I’m glad they didn’t wear their Maid Armor. Keep this as a quirky side project for shites and giggles.
Band Maid can do slow jams or alternative styles! “About Us” is fecking brilliant! “Wonderland.” “Sayonakidori” acoustic. “Endless Story.” But “Bestie” doesn’t hold up next to these.
I think this is an excellent rendition of a softer, more American style rock, designed to attract a new group of fans. Realistically, you can only get so many fans doing just rock and roll nowadays. Consider the Boston Pops Orchestra. Did their part in trying to get young people interested in classical music back when rock was king.
It's good.