Thanks, Jake! Another nice breakdown. UG is peak Band-Maid for me (although there might be 30 or 40 more songs that fit that description). Anyway, love the analysis and the ever-entertaining intros.
The released Studio Coast concert video has only about half the songs that were performed. Unfair Game" is one of the ones that weren't released. Akasaka is the same. Zepp was the first where the entire concert was put out on video. It's Unfair.
Great intro and reaction, Jake. Unfair Game is among my favorite BM songs with a killer solo by Mincho, especially that Awkward chord progression at the end. I'll be looking Forward to your next video. (Jeez, will the BM song title puns never end? 😊)
The Beatles said they didn’t want to come to America until they had a number one hit. It’s going to be hard for Band-Maid to get a number one on the USA Billboard because their hard rock genre isn’t as wide and accessible as pop & rap. Previously, I think their management wanted them to mature a bit more and feel more comfortable with their interviews. Also it might take an English-lyric song for them to get widespread airplay. That’s why I think they’ve explored writing a few poppy tunes containing more English lyrics. But now I think they just might pull it off after getting some TV exposure and bigger sold out venues that can get covered and make the news. The Maids are ready for international success. And their songs, uniqueness, sound, and playing ability will, I’m sure, get them there. Go USA 2022 Tour in only six day! :-))
Glad to hear that "Take Me Higher" may be coming soon. Two more recent ones that I'd love to see you react to are "From Now On" especially if you can get the MV of it and the very recent song they did on the Genshin Concert 2022 which runs from 4:12 to 7:09 (approx) on the YT available concert. Song is called "Dawn Winery Theme" and is a variation on "Greensleeves."
Mincho releases her new book today "How to play guitar for beginners who aren't good cos they're not me". In the glossary it's even got her "Little swingy arms dance" move sheet :)
That HAS to be written with a ghostwriter, because Kanami would NEVER talk down to anyone who was interested in learning. Either that, or the publisher is trying to stir up some controversy.
@@greylocke100 I think the same company is releasing the Ps5 game "Mincho Mincho Little swingy arms dance domination" game so people who can't play guitar can skip to the back for the dance move sheet. Companies are unscrupulous :)
Little know factoid: If you read the book backwards and upside down, it explains how to flip the pages to animate Kanami's Little Swingy Arm Dance. There's also many hidden Easter Eggs. But you have to hold the book carefully or you'll end up with a colorful omelet on your carpet. 🙄
Wow! Thank you, I'm so happy you reacted to this song! and I'm glad you enjoyed listening to it. Yes, you pronounced my name right. :) Love, Passion, Matador is also nice. It's one of their earliest song. It's a popish rock song but it's good.
Oh yes, I'll gladly cast a vote for that too. 'Ai to Jonetsu no Matador' is indeed their first ever release as a single, and even from the time when their outfits were red and white. :) I think it's hard not to hear that Kanami is paying tribute to one of her greatest influences. The song has a really upbeat and almost 'summery' vibe. AAAAAND .... there is also an acoustic version from 2014, when they performed this song at the Engadget Winter Festival. (@Jake: you know where you can find it 😉) _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
Miku’s lyrics for this song are a bit cryptic. A couple of my favorite lines: “In this world, everything’s up to me.” “Life is an unfair game. We delude. We deceive. Get violent.”
Probably top 10 song for me. Such a heavy and almost dark feel to it. Considering it came out in 2016, I always think it was ahead of it's time. Like "Screaming", too, which seems to fit in the UW era. Simply put, I love this song. Btw, have you done "Screaming"?
Decisions... Decisions... Decisions... I don't know what song to vote for. There's not one, but two new instrumentals. There's a whole new EP to choose from. There's a hundred + song back catalogue of brilliance. There's even a 15 second instrumental song for hand washing that MISA and Kanami wrote during the coof. So..... I'll go with '𝕴 𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖐 𝖗𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖊' for now. Until I change my mind and edit this comment. Which I'll forget to do.
I feel so dirty. The unfair has changed time Misa's birthday is the 15th of this month everybody missed Kanami's last week. Maybe it will correct itself in time for Miku's on the 21st or I might have to change my flight plans for the concert in Dallas. Take Me Higher I hope not. I like Alone . I am still dirty.
Thanks, Jake! Another nice breakdown. UG is peak Band-Maid for me (although there might be 30 or 40 more songs that fit that description). Anyway, love the analysis and the ever-entertaining intros.
The released Studio Coast concert video has only about half the songs that were performed. Unfair Game" is one of the ones that weren't released. Akasaka is the same. Zepp was the first where the entire concert was put out on video. It's Unfair.
That's so unfair! It brings tears in my eyes I don't know if it's because I'm sad or because you made me cracking up.
Your intros always crack me up, Jake! 🤣🤣
Always looking forward to your videos!
Oh, and it would be Awkward of me not to mention Bubble 😉
He hasn't done 𝔹𝕦𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖, yet? In that case, I have to leave a vote for 𝔹𝕦𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖. Do Boobbles, Jake!
I have been pushing for Awkward (of course) along with "From now on" and Take me higher is great as well, but let's not forget about No God. :)
Great intro and reaction, Jake. Unfair Game is among my favorite BM songs with a killer solo by Mincho, especially that Awkward chord progression at the end.
I'll be looking Forward to your next video. (Jeez, will the BM song title puns never end? 😊)
The Beatles said they didn’t want to come to America until they had a number one hit. It’s going to be hard for Band-Maid to get a number one on the USA Billboard because their hard rock genre isn’t as wide and accessible as pop & rap. Previously, I think their management wanted them to mature a bit more and feel more comfortable with their interviews. Also it might take an English-lyric song for them to get widespread airplay. That’s why I think they’ve explored writing a few poppy tunes containing more English lyrics.
But now I think they just might pull it off after getting some TV exposure and bigger sold out venues that can get covered and make the news. The Maids are ready for international success. And their songs, uniqueness, sound, and playing ability will, I’m sure, get them there. Go USA 2022 Tour in only six day! :-))
Have I mentioned that after doing Awkward you absolutely should do "From now on" it's simply epic and will Take you higher!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Glad to hear that "Take Me Higher" may be coming soon. Two more recent ones that I'd love to see you react to are "From Now On" especially if you can get the MV of it and the very recent song they did on the Genshin Concert 2022 which runs from 4:12 to 7:09 (approx) on the YT available concert. Song is called "Dawn Winery Theme" and is a variation on "Greensleeves."
Mincho releases her new book today "How to play guitar for beginners who aren't good cos they're not me". In the glossary it's even got her "Little swingy arms dance" move sheet :)
That HAS to be written with a ghostwriter, because Kanami would NEVER talk down to anyone who was interested in learning. Either that, or the publisher is trying to stir up some controversy.
@@greylocke100 I think the same company is releasing the Ps5 game "Mincho Mincho Little swingy arms dance domination" game so people who can't play guitar can skip to the back for the dance move sheet. Companies are unscrupulous :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 They are just taking advantage of her good nature.
Does it have the move sheet for 'Arms flailing behind back while running?'. I'm missing that chapter!
Little know factoid: If you read the book backwards and upside down, it explains how to flip the pages to animate Kanami's Little Swingy Arm Dance. There's also many hidden Easter Eggs. But you have to hold the book carefully or you'll end up with a colorful omelet on your carpet. 🙄
Jake is famous for his intro's, but this one was a little awkward😁
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 lol! Excellent intro
Have I mentioned there is three versions of Awkward? From now on I will!
Wow! Thank you, I'm so happy you reacted to this song! and I'm glad you enjoyed listening to it.
Yes, you pronounced my name right. :)
Love, Passion, Matador is also nice. It's one of their earliest song. It's a popish rock song but it's good.
Oh yes, I'll gladly cast a vote for that too. 'Ai to Jonetsu no Matador' is indeed their first ever release as a single, and even from the time when their outfits were red and white. :)
I think it's hard not to hear that Kanami is paying tribute to one of her greatest influences. The song has a really upbeat and almost 'summery' vibe. AAAAAND .... there is also an acoustic version from 2014, when they performed this song at the Engadget Winter Festival. (@Jake: you know where you can find it 😉)
_____________________
「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
What would an intro to Awkward be like???
Miku’s lyrics for this song are a bit cryptic. A couple of my favorite lines:
“In this world, everything’s up to me.”
“Life is an unfair game.
We delude. We deceive. Get violent.”
Probably top 10 song for me. Such a heavy and almost dark feel to it. Considering it came out in 2016, I always think it was ahead of it's time. Like "Screaming", too, which seems to fit in the UW era.
Simply put, I love this song.
Btw, have you done "Screaming"?
Sorry everyone for being *Unfair* 🥲
Your allowed, it's not awkward or anything...🕊
lol FINALLY! :D some ALONE time? :)
also will you be joining us at BMCD?
Decisions...
Decisions...
Decisions...
I don't know what song to vote for.
There's not one, but two new instrumentals.
There's a whole new EP to choose from.
There's a hundred + song back catalogue of brilliance.
There's even a 15 second instrumental song for hand washing that MISA and Kanami wrote during the coof.
So..... I'll go with '𝕴 𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖐 𝖗𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖊' for now.
Until I change my mind and edit this comment.
Which I'll forget to do.
I feel so dirty. The unfair has changed time Misa's birthday is the 15th of this month everybody missed Kanami's last week. Maybe it will correct itself in time for Miku's on the 21st or I might have to change my flight plans for the concert in Dallas. Take Me Higher I hope not. I like Alone . I am still dirty.
The intro was EPIC lol can I have a bit of that matchless Gum you're using before you write your intros?
It seems like really good stuff :)
I didn't realize I had left that many comments.
Nor did i but i don't care cos you did. That's the nature of the Unfair Game.😁👍
I don't know of any good live recordings of Unfair Game,. It was cut from the Akasaka Blitz DVD from 2017.
Cut out from two released concerts, now that's a really unfair game.
No video from Jake this week? Now that truly is Awkward!!!