OOR wrote this song to commemorate the eligible voting age in Japan being lowered to 18. The message was to push the youth to do better than their predecessors and to believe in themselves in paving a brighter future. This performance was for a TV programme called 18Fest. The band members watched thousands of videos sent by 18 year olds from all over Japan and selected 1000 of them to participate and sing in this performance.
This was an event put on by Japan's national television station, NHK. They called for 18-year-olds from all over the country who wanted to sing along with ONE OK ROCK. NHK then asked ONE OK ROCK to write a song to sing together with 18-year-olds. 1,000 18-year-old men and women selected from all over the country received voice training from experts and then filmed the show. ONE OK ROCK created a wonderful masterpiece that beautifully expressed the worries and hopes of young people, and then sang it together with the young people. It was a wonderful program that encouraged young people who will live in the future.
Don't worry, I cry every FUCKING TIME I watch this performance. There's so much power & incredible energy from all those people. It's breathtaking... Wow
I'm so happy that this version is being recommended more. This 18fes performance shows you exactly why OOR is truly special in every way. The reason this version is so emotional is because Taka wrote this song for them. Since we're talking about music making us emotional I think it's really important to see Taka's most emotional performance, Nobody's Home" live at Yokohama arena 2012. He wrote it for his parents to apologize for all of the shit he put them through, including dropping out of school and running away from home at 16. His parents are at that concert too, so he yells I love you guys.
This was a semi-rehearsed concert. The "audience" was 1000 18 year olds chosen from around Japan and they rehearsed for months for this performance. This video was finally when the kids were able to perform with the band. Others have already given the rest of the backstory in the comments. Highly suggest you check out the song at Ambitions Japan Dome Tour too to get a feel for the song in a real concert environment.
Just for making sure, you should turn on the English auto translation caption in the beginning of this video. The video narrator explained the background story of this performance and Taka was giving strong messages to these young adults. It's not 100% complete, but the subtitles do helps us to grasp the messages 90%
If you want to see vulnerable Taka voice, you should watch him sing Numb with Linkin Park, he was too emotional and some says his ear monitor was fail. But i think one bad day doesn't write him off as an awesome vocalist. If you want to hear them play classical rock, listen to When They Turn athe Lights On, you'll surely surprise with it.
There are many Reactors that deal with “We Are” in the process of Reacting OOR, but I am glad that you chose the “18Fes ver.” instead of the “official ver.” one!
This was a special 18-year-old child to adult children who were recruited and singing in cooperation with their favorite band, so everyone is singing. There is a culture in Japan that basically does not sing but concentrates on the person's voice and listens unless the singer gives a signal to sing🤣
One ok rock is, without a doubt, my favourite band, and I just love their music! Got to see them live in London last summer and luckily got tickets to their upcoming show in London in October!!! The performances from 18FES is amazing, and would definitely recommend you to check out another japanese band called Radwimps and the song Sekai. I'm guessing you'll tear up to that one as well, I sure do every time :) ua-cam.com/video/xKjFYKWCDas/v-deo.html
Japanese bands just rock (pardon the pun) and though most of my favourites are all girl bands (BABYMETAL, BAND-MAID, HANABIE and so many more) I've found a place for One Ok Rock in my musical journey. Not sure why all these bands appeal but it's the same with cinema. Love Japanese horror. ~ Tabitha
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OOR wrote this song to commemorate the eligible voting age in Japan being lowered to 18. The message was to push the youth to do better than their predecessors and to believe in themselves in paving a brighter future. This performance was for a TV programme called 18Fest. The band members watched thousands of videos sent by 18 year olds from all over Japan and selected 1000 of them to participate and sing in this performance.
This was an event put on by Japan's national television station, NHK.
They called for 18-year-olds from all over the country who wanted to sing along with ONE OK ROCK.
NHK then asked ONE OK ROCK to write a song to sing together with 18-year-olds.
1,000 18-year-old men and women selected from all over the country received voice training from experts and then filmed the show.
ONE OK ROCK created a wonderful masterpiece that beautifully expressed the worries and hopes of young people, and then sang it together with the young people.
It was a wonderful program that encouraged young people who will live in the future.
Don't worry, I cry every FUCKING TIME I watch this performance. There's so much power & incredible energy from all those people. It's breathtaking... Wow
ONE OK ROCK "NEON" Live its freaking awesomeeeeee
I'm so happy that this version is being recommended more. This 18fes performance shows you exactly why OOR is truly special in every way. The reason this version is so emotional is because Taka wrote this song for them.
Since we're talking about music making us emotional I think it's really important to see Taka's most emotional performance, Nobody's Home" live at Yokohama arena 2012. He wrote it for his parents to apologize for all of the shit he put them through, including dropping out of school and running away from home at 16. His parents are at that concert too, so he yells I love you guys.
This was a semi-rehearsed concert. The "audience" was 1000 18 year olds chosen from around Japan and they rehearsed for months for this performance. This video was finally when the kids were able to perform with the band. Others have already given the rest of the backstory in the comments. Highly suggest you check out the song at Ambitions Japan Dome Tour too to get a feel for the song in a real concert environment.
WE ARE is such a powerful song and will always be.
The audience was 1000 18 years and one of their most touching songs
These was from 18 Fes. Most who react to this version get pretty choked up So you are hardly alone.
I cry every time I hear this song. Every. Damn, Time
Nice reaction🙌
Please check out
"I was King" (live with orchestra) next🎵
Just for making sure, you should turn on the English auto translation caption in the beginning of this video. The video narrator explained the background story of this performance and Taka was giving strong messages to these young adults. It's not 100% complete, but the subtitles do helps us to grasp the messages 90%
この日は十八歳、最高の１日❤😊
Really love this! I’m glad you guys enjoyed OOR, pls react more songs ^^❤
Nah 😢 IM weak man ..what a beautifull bro ❤
please watch “we are” from official live ambitions japan dome tour 2018 cause that performance was mindblowing too 🥹❤
I first heard this song when I was 18 years old and I've been a fan ever since.❤❤
Everytime i watch this gives me goosebumps! It's so beautiful! Thank you Taka for the inspiration, hard work and passion! I ❤ you!
If you want to see vulnerable Taka voice, you should watch him sing Numb with Linkin Park, he was too emotional and some says his ear monitor was fail. But i think one bad day doesn't write him off as an awesome vocalist.
If you want to hear them play classical rock, listen to When They Turn athe Lights On, you'll surely surprise with it.
There are many Reactors that deal with “We Are” in the process of Reacting OOR, but I am glad that you chose the “18Fes ver.” instead of the “official ver.” one!
魂の叫びですね❤感動して泣いてしまう
私も涙をこらえて喉にしこりができたよ！心配しないで、その後ダムが崩壊して洪水被害にあいました！！
This was a special 18-year-old child to adult children who were recruited and singing in cooperation with their favorite band, so everyone is singing. There is a culture in Japan that basically does not sing but concentrates on the person's voice and listens unless the singer gives a signal to sing🤣
我慢してても奴のせいで決壊してしまう😂
for some of their heavier stuff, please check out ONE OK ROCK - 3xxxv5 Take Me To The Top LIVE specifically the one with green haired Taka(vocalist)
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Was looking to see what your reaction to Taka's 30 second note in the live song: clock strikes, was but looks like you haven't watched it yet!
Funny you should mention it, we just finished watching that one! 😁
It's 35 secs. He is soo amazing!!! ❤️
We Are (1:09:01) Live @ L'Olympia - Paris, France ONE OK ROCK - FULL CONCERT - July 13 2023
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One ok rock is, without a doubt, my favourite band, and I just love their music! Got to see them live in London last summer and luckily got tickets to their upcoming show in London in October!!! The performances from 18FES is amazing, and would definitely recommend you to check out another japanese band called Radwimps and the song Sekai. I'm guessing you'll tear up to that one as well, I sure do every time :) ua-cam.com/video/xKjFYKWCDas/v-deo.html
Reaction please
ONE OK ROCK
「Good goodbye live」
Japanese bands just rock (pardon the pun) and though most of my favourites are all girl bands (BABYMETAL, BAND-MAID, HANABIE and so many more) I've found a place for One Ok Rock in my musical journey. Not sure why all these bands appeal but it's the same with cinema. Love Japanese horror.
~ Tabitha
Please give me some Japanese horror recommendations 😁 I'm always looking for a good thriller/suspense/horror film
Please react to Wasted Nights from Eye of The Storm Tour..
lets react to this song w new vidio one