Five songs in one with perfect transitions... There aren't many bands that can claim to do that and come away unscathed. It takes a mastery and knowledge of the art of writing songs that is goddess tier.
Totally agree about Saiki. Her vocals are on another level now. She's also really blooming as a lyricist. I'd love to see a good translation of Saiki's lyrics for FT.
Agree with you about Saiki For she is THE VOICE When I've listened this marvelous song for the first She made me cry How beautiful is her voice and Miku harmonies hmmm very very wonderful All those ladies are goddesses Thanks BAND-MAID for give us a very emotional beautiful marvelous song Love you BAND-MAID 🫶🫶🫶❤️❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘🤘
Awesome react. Also gotta shout out - Miku has to be one of the best backup (really, 2nd lead) singers in music. Her harmonies there - those octaves she's doing in that middle part, then the shouting in harmony in those transitions. Just - OMG. This is 5 songs in one. Miku is one of the big reasons why those transitions make it feel so organic, IMO.
Every song on this album is amazing but The one & Magie are my favorites so far. This is such a great week though new BAND-MAID album & Frieren season 2 confirmed. What a time to be alive 😊
"The One" is my favorite song off the new album. I get daydreaming vibes from it. There is no song that makes me say "I never heard them do this before" (probably because they have such a large catalog of awesome music) , but so many awesome songs. It reminds me a lot of the conqueror album with a dash of Unseen World.
They got greater each album and they keep that going which is insane to me- where do they go to? I have no clue but am here for all of it, discovered them 3 years( or 4?) ago and worked through their whole discogarphy and 1 huge BM playlist. My most listened band since i found them and i always come back after someone else i like dropped something XD just my staple go to music nowadays
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, John!
I'm loving this album, so many great songs and this is one of my favorites along with The One, but I need to listen to them a few hundred times just to be sure. Also, I'm getting a strong "Protect You" vibe during the first verse for some reason.
I think, as a general rule, it is probably wise to avoid declaring your favorite track from a Band-Maid album until one has heard all of them performed at an okyuji.
Hi John. Regarding MAIDIT I don't think there was any bad feelings. It was circumstance. It looks like their management company - Platinum Passport - was shut down by their parent company Platinum Productions which focuses more on models and actors rather than musicians. So The Maids formed their own management company to manage themselves - but interestingly seems to have kept some of their management staff from Platinum Passport. Credits on "Unleash" Chief Artist Management: Keiichi Sakurazawa (Platinum Passport) Artist Management: Koushi Horiuchi (Platinum Passport) Credits on "Epic Narratives" Chief Artist Management: Keiichi Sakurazawa (MAIDIT) Artist Management: Koushi Horiuchi (MAIDIT) Btw the domain name for MAIDIT was registered on August 1. Thanks to t-shinji for the info.
I guess the question is what's their relationship... they hired their old manager to be their new manager, but is the new company basically working for Band-Maid now? Like Band-Maid's admin office? I don't quite understand it myself. Remains to be seen if this changes anything.
@@chrisbergsten1429 Yes it changes a lot. Instead of their managers working for Platinum Passport they now work for MAIDIT - they work for and are paid by Band-Maid. The Maids are in total control.
Apparently fans are divided on this album. The fact that half of the album is known and considered average by some must have unfavorably influenced their judgment on the 7 new songs. Collaborations, ballads, even bangers are generally shunned. I absolutely disagree with them. Some were hoping for an Unseen World 2. It was obvious that this would not be the case. On the other hand, I place Epic Narratives between Conqueror and Unleash with a little UW. Forbidden Tale is a perfect example to justify my point. Epic Narratives is an album made for the global market for those who don't know Band-Maid, and who don't necessarily like rock but who will discover pretty ballads, danceable things, epic songs, a wide variety of genres of songs. Band-Maid will play them at their upcoming concerts and see what Japanese fans think. We can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Thank you John.
Five songs in one with perfect transitions... There aren't many bands that can claim to do that and come away unscathed. It takes a mastery and knowledge of the art of writing songs that is goddess tier.
Totally agree about Saiki. Her vocals are on another level now. She's also really blooming as a lyricist. I'd love to see a good translation of Saiki's lyrics for FT.
Agree with you about Saiki
For she is THE VOICE
When I've listened this marvelous song for the first
She made me cry
How beautiful is her voice and Miku harmonies hmmm very very wonderful
All those ladies are goddesses
Thanks BAND-MAID for give us a very emotional beautiful marvelous song
Love you BAND-MAID 🫶🫶🫶❤️❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘🤘
There's been talk that there will be a MV for this song. 🤞🤘
There is already a teaser out for this video. No word on when yet.
Sensational 👍🍻
@jeffedwards9180 yes in promo vid for EPIC NARRATIVES you see clip of music video
MV drops tomorrow!!
@@coradesune7537 yes🤟🤟🤟
It is my favorite song of the album...what a freaking masterpiece!
Band-Maid being Band-Maid 🤘. Just an amazing band ❤
Awesome react. Also gotta shout out - Miku has to be one of the best backup (really, 2nd lead) singers in music. Her harmonies there - those octaves she's doing in that middle part, then the shouting in harmony in those transitions. Just - OMG. This is 5 songs in one. Miku is one of the big reasons why those transitions make it feel so organic, IMO.
Yes.
Yes yes yes her backing vocals are great on this song as on so many others and without them the song would be less appealing.
Miku's harmony on "let me hear your Voice" is perfection.
This song has attached itself to my heart. It could be one of the very best the ladies have ever done!
This song and "The one" seem to be the top two favorites of the new songs and I totally agree. Saiki's voice just SOARS on both.
That drum fill after the intro is bad ass. But I think Moi et Toi is my fav at this point
Every song on this album is amazing but The one & Magie are my favorites so far. This is such a great week though new BAND-MAID album & Frieren season 2 confirmed. What a time to be alive 😊
"The One" is my favorite song off the new album. I get daydreaming vibes from it. There is no song that makes me say "I never heard them do this before" (probably because they have such a large catalog of awesome music) , but so many awesome songs. It reminds me a lot of the conqueror album with a dash of Unseen World.
They got greater each album and they keep that going which is insane to me- where do they go to? I have no clue but am here for all of it, discovered them 3 years( or 4?) ago and worked through their whole discogarphy and 1 huge BM playlist. My most listened band since i found them and i always come back after someone else i like dropped something XD just my staple go to music nowadays
With the release of this album, their time of being my favorite band has certainly come to a middle.
How kick arse is this going to be live 🤯🤯👍🍻
👍👍Totally awesome song!! 🖖❤
The TRANSITION MASTERS
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, John!
I'm loving this album, so many great songs and this is one of my favorites along with The One, but I need to listen to them a few hundred times just to be sure. Also, I'm getting a strong "Protect You" vibe during the first verse for some reason.
I think, as a general rule, it is probably wise to avoid declaring your favorite track from a Band-Maid album until one has heard all of them performed at an okyuji.
Hi John. Regarding MAIDIT I don't think there was any bad feelings. It was circumstance. It looks like their management company - Platinum Passport - was shut down by their parent company Platinum Productions which focuses more on models and actors rather than musicians. So The Maids formed their own management company to manage themselves - but interestingly seems to have kept some of their management staff from Platinum Passport.
Credits on "Unleash"
Chief Artist Management: Keiichi Sakurazawa (Platinum Passport)
Artist Management: Koushi Horiuchi (Platinum Passport)
Credits on "Epic Narratives"
Chief Artist Management: Keiichi Sakurazawa (MAIDIT)
Artist Management: Koushi Horiuchi (MAIDIT)
Btw the domain name for MAIDIT was registered on August 1.
Thanks to t-shinji for the info.
I think the maids were the only band left being managed by Platinum Passport at the time if what I've read is true.
@@billb.5183 Yeah I heard that too.
That was really interesting thanks for passing the info on 👍🍻
I guess the question is what's their relationship... they hired their old manager to be their new manager, but is the new company basically working for Band-Maid now? Like Band-Maid's admin office? I don't quite understand it myself. Remains to be seen if this changes anything.
@@chrisbergsten1429 Yes it changes a lot. Instead of their managers working for Platinum Passport they now work for MAIDIT - they work for and are paid by Band-Maid. The Maids are in total control.
On another level🤟
MV drops in about 18 hours!
Indeed!
Pretty sure we'll be getting an MV for this.
Right !!!
you could do the official video tomorrow!
Apparently fans are divided on this album. The fact that half of the album is known and considered average by some must have unfavorably influenced their judgment on the 7 new songs. Collaborations, ballads, even bangers are generally shunned. I absolutely disagree with them. Some were hoping for an Unseen World 2. It was obvious that this would not be the case. On the other hand, I place Epic Narratives between Conqueror and Unleash with a little UW. Forbidden Tale is a perfect example to justify my point. Epic Narratives is an album made for the global market for those who don't know Band-Maid, and who don't necessarily like rock but who will discover pretty ballads, danceable things, epic songs, a wide variety of genres of songs. Band-Maid will play them at their upcoming concerts and see what Japanese fans think. We can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Thank you John.
The MV is great. I know you will checking it out.
🕊️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
🤘🤘🤘
John, you going back to Japan this year? Saiki's voice has also matured as she reached her 30's. Richer and more powerful.
Hi John. So have you notice the five rocket transports blasting awat from a exploding volcano.
Acording to Saiki the Rockets represents "Protect You" (Grendizer U), the volcano is "Shambles", etc.-
All 14 songs are represented on the cover.
❤️💙💚💛💜🙏🙏🙏
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