She said "なめたらいかんぜよ / Nametara ikan zeyo" (lit. meaning "If you look down on me, it would be regrettable"), it's a reference to the Japanese gangster movie "Onimasa" from 1982. Actress Masako Natsume said that exact line there.
@@louisrobitaille5810 There is a channel that keeps posting concert videos in actually very high quality video and audio and a couple of people commented similarly of course I don't know better since I don't speak Japanese.
Finally! Someone who gets it! I like that you actually analyze the music, not just give a reaction like "cool" and "amazing". You actually understand what genius this music really is. Thank you!
Nice reaction. I was lucky enough to see them live at Wembley in 2016, fantastic concert. I’d recommend checking out any videos from that concert as all the tracks were top notch.
WOW! I don't usually say this, but this is one of the best reaction / analysis videos I've ever seen. Being Megitsune my favorite song (probably all time) along with Akatsuki obviously helps, but man... you were so spot on everything and you got all the cool things about the music video. Totally agree about the concept: "They are good because they are good". I like it... no... I love it, and I borrow it from you. They are good because they are good and we love them because of that. Just wanted to add some cool facts about the music video locations: - The stage where they are performing is called Nohgakudo at Asagaya Shinmei-gu Shrine in Tokyo. This is a stage where music and dances are performed during festivals. - The shrine on the breakdown is the Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto Thank you so much. We are looking forward more BABYMETAL. Stay safe, stay cool, stay metal!
Excellent reaction and incredible detailed and accurate analysis as always, I really enjoyed that - and the expressions on your face were perfect. This is such a good song in pretty much every way. When you said BABYMETAL are different, that is absolutely true, but I think they are different in one more way that you might not realise and there was just one thing you said that I do not believe applies as an absolute to BABYMETAL. You said of the studio recordings "... the sound that the band wanted you to hear and the producer wanted you to hear because it's a controlled environment ..." I would agree that is probably true of virtually every band there is - but that BABYMETAL is the exception. I feel that BABYMETAL's studio albums and recordings are more like a taster menu. They really are very good but they will only give you an idea of the songs you can dream of hearing at a live show. You will only get to hear how they should sound when you opt for the full dish and hear (and see) them performed live. The next best thing is a live performance video, but even they don't really prepare you for seeing and especially hearing them in person. They are a live performance act first, a recording artist second. In the studio recordings the musicians are anonymous, but the very worst thing about them is the effects and processing so unnecessarily done with Su's vocals. Her natural live vocals are so powerful and so good, the first time I heard her in person it was quite literally breath-taking how much better she was than in any recordings or even the best quality videos (and I think I've seen pretty much everything they've done many, many times over). On top of that you get the Kami Band doing what they do better than pretty much anybody I can think of - and you get the show, the performance, the flawless choreo and the personalities of the girls on display - but leading the whole thing, Su's live vocals.
Didn't someone from BM say something to the effect that BABYMETAL'S CDs were considered business cards in the hope people would be enticed enough to come see them live?
@@docmetal8194 That might be the best analysis of them I've ever heard. I really hope it was Yui who said it and that it was organically her thoughts, because that shows the depth of thought, feeling, and passion they all have and do put into the group and making live performances about the enjoyment of the fans by amping them up so much compared to their studio versions.
@@mr.osclasses5054 I'd heard something vaguely similar (regarding CD's as business cards) & just now made the connection (& it wasn't all that similar). Might be paraphrasing, but I believe Charles Revlon (cosmetics) said, "In the factory we make cosmetics, in the store we sell hope." Always thought he must've been a pretty tuned in guy.
When she pulls out the knife from the mic and says (Otome wa nametara ikan zeyo.) "Maidens shouldn't be underestimated." know that's METAL... #BABYMETAL earned ¥1.097 billion for 107,500 tickets sold on tour making them the #1 female artist in Japan and second in the biggest touring market in industry of year 2019. They are also the most successful female group in history with no sexy concept Congratulations BABYMETAL!
Was mesmerised by your thoughtful analysis. Most people who do analyse music seem to have a problem really enjoying it, because their thinking is so much in the way. Well, it didn't stop you! And you are very right, this is the real deal, not just different. Btw the knife she pulled is a Tanto, a short weapon which was widely used by samurai women to protect their honour. A typical Japanese threat is only showing a little a little of the blade. Unsheathing completely means you're a goner, lol!
I know I am late to your channel but can I say you are possibly the best reactor on UA-cam. As I guess you know Babymetal fans are very protective of the girls. I think I can speak for most of us when I say we appreciate your wonderful well balanced ,in depth , critique of this amazing band. Thank you sir and merry Christmas to you and your family.
Again, love your reactions and analyses! And you're spot on that theyre so much more than just a novelty act, and actually backed up by great songwriting and mucisianship! If you ever get a chance to see them live, do it. One of the most fun shows I've ever been to!
Nice reaction! And I totally agree when you said: "they are good because they are good (...) be different is just an extra"... even if someone don't like Babymetal (and it's ok), have to admit how talented are all of them!
That brought forth some great facial expressions. :-) Very good and interesting analysis, as usual. I have actually never noticed that sound in the background in the three years I have been listening to it. To me this is the most BABYMETAL of all BABYMETAL songs. It has so much that defines them, the modern sound mixed with traditional tunes, catchy hooks as well as that insanely heavy breakdown (which BTW in itself has another traditional reference, as the melody is taken from a Japanese folk song called "Sakura Sakura"), interesting choreography, energetic dancing, great vocals, empowering lyrics and, of course, the cute girls with their uplifting smiles. That's BABYMETAL in a nutshell. The theme is the role of Japanese women and their inner strength, even if they sometimes may seem weak. The line Su cites when she pulls the knife out of her microphone is taken from a Japanese gangster movie. The translation is something like "if you underestimate us (women), you'll regret it". If you are interested to see how the energy of this song transfers to a stage in front of a huge crowd of Japanese fans, please check this out: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5fak8n . It's insane! My recommendation for another reaction would be one of their newer songs for a change, which is very different yet again. I'd be interested to see if you like that one as well, it's called "Shanti Shanti Shanti": ua-cam.com/video/gQnG_T7kbtY/v-deo.html
This is soooo good live. If you get the opportunity to see them grab it with both hands! Megitsune is very much a highlight and the energy level of the crowd ramps up a notch with the opening chords. One of the very few gigs where you can scan around and see the entire crowd jumping up and down. I'm a 57 year old metalhead, seen most of the great bands multiple times, and people laugh when I say that Babymetal are one of my all-time favourites but I reckon I've been around the block enough times to know quality when I see it.
You're right Chase, 3 weeks is way too long a wait for us to watch one of your reactions to BABYMETAL, because that was really enjoyable. I loved this reaction ! Keep them coming ! :)
Well, Megitsune is most favorite song among fans and also my favorite by them. Good that you watched oficiall MV. This one and KARATE are definitely worth to watch. Maybe also Headbanger has a good MV. I love how you started to move when Yui and Moa started with their "Sore, sore, sore". I still can't resist to move to that parts, no matter where I listen it :)) THE BEST REACTION TO MEGITSUNE EVER!
Damn good reaction! Gotta say, as a decades long music fan, I've always been (as Su says), a "Don't think. Feel", kind of guy. Never really got into the technical aspect of music (nor do I ever read instruction manuals, usually to my detriment); however, I believe I've learned more watching a handful of your reaction vids than I have over a lifetime of enjoying music almost exclusively on a visceral level. It's allowed me to experience an even greater enjoyment & understanding of music I'm already drawn to. That is a gift & it's appreciated. I just wanted to say thank you!
As usual, great analysis and wow at picking those little things so fast ! And yes, it's good because they're good. Thanks for saying that. Was a bit afraid with the thumbnail and thought you wouldn't like it but was hopefully proven wrong 😅 Looking forward for future ones 😉
I think this may be my new favorite reaction channel. The way you were breaking down the different parts of the song, the different sounds and, the sounds respective areas is amazing. Thank you sir.
The middle part with the pig screaming, the melody is from a beloved ancient folk song, "Sakura Sakura". I can only imagine it has the same impact as when Hendrix played the Star Spangled Banner.
Babymetal's a drug. They draw you in with all their dark Japanese Alice in Wonderland cuteness, and by the 2nd or 3rd video you watch of them, you're hooked!
Well done. Really appreciate your reactions. No matter how many times I hear a song you always most always seem to find little something like those high key sounds you mentioned, never noticed it before. Love your reactions
This is usually one of the top favorite songs of all fans... simply amazing. On their live sets you can see how all fans in the venue lose their cheese with it. This is also probably the best analysis of the song i've seen.
Very cool review, I would call it a reaction but the way you dive into the details and different parts, characteristics and sections of the songs it really reminds me more of a review rather than a simple reaction. Contrary to popular belief I also don't think a review requires a score at the end. Thank you for this great video, it brought a very interesting new perspective and also totally made me fall back in love with this song.
I saw them live a few years ago and I had never heard of them before. I remember being confused at first and then in awe! 🤘they're amazing and put on a great show.
This line, I think, is a great tagline for BABYMETAL as a whole: 「乙女はなめたらいかんぜよ」"otome wa nametara ikanzeyo": Maidens, those who underestimate them will regret it.
Mighty fine taste you have on you Sir! I think this has been my most anchored favorite of all their songs. Depending on my mood I might want Gimme Chocolate or Syncopation, other days I'd rather Starlight or PaPaYa... But will ALWAYS let Megitsune play out :) This band reinvigorated my life. I had no idea I was missing something, thought I was pretty happy... I cry so often whilst listening to BabyMetal. Happy Tears, It's like a long lost brother is walking through the door. I don't why it hits me so hard (I don't understand the words and that seriously doesn't even play on my mind) It just feels like something washes over me and fills me completely. Happy Scales get all busted up and need to be sent of for re-calibration. That Darn Fox Hole :) Keep up the good work. I've spent the last year just trawling youtube looking to share other people first experiences to it. Relive the discovery. So So Good :)
I saw Babymetal on TV at Glastonbury last year and since then they have definitely been my guilty pleasure. Guaranteed to uplift and make me smile, can't go wrong. Ace live shows too. Check out elevator girl (there is an English version) and pa pa to. She is such a great singer but people miss that due to the 'novelty'.
Great reaction/analysis as Always! :-) I'm out of Word for how much awesome babymetal are, Idk why I wasn't already subscribed to your channel but nope done It now! ^_^
Everyone has already said everything important, so I'll just say three things: (1) In my opinion this song is Babymetal's imperishable masterpiece. The blend of elements of Japanese folk song, catchy pop hooks, and churning metal, is done with consummate skill and artistry. It's not just my favourite BM song but one of my favourite songs by anyone ever. (2) That was an excellent reaction, insightful and heartfelt. (3) Have a splendid day!
This is usually at or near the top of most fans' lists of their songs. It is mine. I will search it out on my playlist if I don't see it come up quick enough! I agree with your #1, however I would add the music video for "Karate" to that list as well, as it conveys the message so well of what the song is about without people having to know the language! Great comment!
The break from Su - Maidens... ... 'shouldn't be underestimated!' The whole song is about the roles women are required to play. Ah, blooming and falling is the fate for a woman Smiling at face, crying at heart We're pure-hearted maiden-like female foxes
The more i listen to you the more I'm interested in learning music more deeply... As always loved your reaction and comments very interesting keep on going :)
Great reaction...love your more "in depth analysis". That sets you apart from others! You earned yourself a subscriber More Babymetal, please! May I suggest "distortion", "catch me if you can" or "awadame fever"? Thanks...
Yupp, this one is a favorite. I think it represent what BABYMETAL is all about, it's metal, it's cute, it's japanese (shamisen and the sakura sakura part) and it has a positive message. Well it's just fantastic! 🤘🦊🤘
This Megitsune and even earlier, another awesome metal And cuteness track by them Headbangeerrrr!! are Still my two favourite WoW!-songs buy BM hell&heaven Yesss! ;-) :-)
Heard this song late 2013 and been hooked ever since. Yes this song live is so cool. And yes you have to hear them live for yourself to understand how good she is and the whole package of Babymetal. The sign they do is because when they were told of the devil horns they couldn't do it but like they do now so that is why they made the story of the fox God and it is the fox horns. The song is all about being underestimated for being female. Others will explain more. Think they were 14 and 12 in this video. Maybe 15. But Su is so good. She is to me one of the best front people, male or female. She can control the crowd, the flow of the show, the performance. This is why we call her the Queen.
⚡ 💀 💕 / 🦊 ⛩ [MOA] SU-METAL will slash you. Really. [YUI] Yeah. [SU] (laughs) (Megitsune video commentary from the BABYMETAL members) Thanks for reacting to this one. Megitsune is my jam. Favorite BABYMETAL song, video and choreography. Definitely quintessential BABYMETAL and their most Japanese song. The performers pretending to play the traditional instruments in this video are dancers with the Movement Design group. Chidori Yakumo is their director and choreographer. She is the woman performing the fan dance during the breakdown. Much of the video was shot on location at the Asagaya Shinmei Shrine in Tokyo. That was a great breakdown of the musical components. The more you examine their stuff, the more appreciation you'll have for it. It's possible to do a similar deep dive with the lyrics for this song, or the choreography. BABYMETAL's producer Koba sent this song back to the song arranger Yuyoyuppe dozens of times before he was satisfied with it. The final mix was almost lost when Yuyoyuppe had a hard drive failure on his computer, but fortunately he was able to recover the information. So, backup your data everyone!
Your right Chase, Babymetal are the real deal. This genre of metal didn't even exist before they came along, & people said the were just a gimmick when they started. 10 years & counting says " NOT A GIMMICK ". Kudos.
I really love this video. The amount of cultural references is really big, here are some of them Sure you know by now the origin of the "Fox God", the little girls got confused between the "devils horns" and the way you do a fox playing with shadows, but also the fox is almost a sacred animal in oriental mythology. With the cat and the tanuki (some kind of racoon dog) the fox is considered a wise and magical animal who can even transforms itself in other forms, including human. Centuries ago some women were accused to be "foxes in disguise" who deceive men playing tricks with them. Also the fox is the guardian of the shinto shrines of Inari Omikami, a popular god/goddess of rice and business among other things. At the entrance of any Inari shrine you can find always two fox statues. Also the "tunnel" of red torii is typical of those shines. The girls sometimes appears with a black kimono, and this kimono looks like a black versión or the one who wears the miko (the female priestesses of the shinto religion). The original one is white and red. Also appears elements of "Kagura Dance" who is also a shinto element, the girls says something like "sore sore sore" mimics the words of the people who carry a portable shrine in some festivals and of course, the fox mask who are pretty old and a popular item in a lot of matsuri (shinto festival typical in summer) Also if you looks the translation, appears the term "Yamato Nadeshiko", the literal translation can be "Japanese Carnation" and means the ideal of the japanese woman. Maybe this can be weird to a lot of people, but shinto religion is very important with buddhism even in modern Japan. There´s a lot of shrines, most of them really small all arround Japan, even inside a big city like Tokyo you can find hundreds of them. Sure a lot of people only goes for tradition but their influence into the japanese culture are really big. There´s really a lot more of little details but also a lot of them only can be understand knowing the japanese culture
He Chase I really enjoy your BM reactions. I love the technical comments you ad to them its put new life into their videos Ive watched so many times! Thank you. All hail The Fox God
Of the up tempo songs this is one of their slower songs, but still has so much energy in it's delivery. With the right buildups, etc. There are many traditional Japanese elements in the MV and as someone mentioned the break down part is actually the old Japanese traditional song: Sakura Sakura. This song was years in development. My guess is it's part of a long learning process how all the musical elements in Babymetal would fit together. As this is one of their earliest songs. It's the song which has been performed at the most shows, but the traditional Enka singing style of Su-metal is actually one of the hardest for her to sing. Especially over the years as her voice changed as she grew up. It's also one of the fans favorites.
Greetings from Germany, the instrument is a Shamisen it is played with a "plectrum" witch is called bachi. . There are some bands who mix traditional japanese music with western style music in japan. Best example for it would be Wagaki-Band they also have Koto (String-Instrument) and Shakuhachi (Japanese-Flute) mixed in. Thank you for your reactions they are enjoyable and very informativ. Looking forward to see more of your reactions.
Great reaction Chase. I hope you wil react to more of their earlier videos because they are so experimental when it comes to blending metal with other genres. "iine" and "doko doki morning" are awesome and fun. "Headbanger" is weird and "ijime dame zettai" is somehwat like old school speed metalish type! Cary on the great work of spreading knowledge and new music to people.
Amazing . .I must have listened to this song 100 times and Chase pointing out that keyboard in the mix at the end of the first verse. It is a high scurrying line that represents the fox before the girls end the verse with the fox bark . . . .. .. . :) Wow! Good ear, man!
Seeing them live is quite an experience. They really do pull all the things off that they do in the studio versions. During the なめたらいかんぜよ, they black out the scene and hold a spot on Su. It's amazing.
I think you will love their 'Tales of The Destinies' for the time signature changes. It's their prog metal, accepted by Mike Portnoy on twitter. But there's no live video available. They only played it live once at Tokyo Dome concert 2016, 2 days shows, both shows sold out with 55,000 people attending the concerts each day.
Very good reaction, with lots of good insight. I am a big fan of Babymetal, but not necessarily other Japanese bands (though Maximum the Hormone is great). But, you captured it in that Babymetal is just really, really good. A gimmick will get you noticed, but you have to have talent to have staying power, and Babymetal is now a decade old.
Aside from the instruments, there are two cultural references in this song. The first, is the Japanese folk song "Sakura, Sakura" - Sakura means cherry blossom. This is that song: ua-cam.com/video/jqpFjsMtCb0/v-deo.html The second, is, as others have mentioned, the phrase "Nametara ikan zeyo" from the movie "Onimasa". This is the scene: ua-cam.com/video/RaPtyrQDf88/v-deo.html
The history of the band is interesting, and ties in to some of what you are observing. Babymetal was built specifically to make use of Su-metal's talents. Suzuka Nakamoto had already been a child star at 5 in the advertising world. Her agency was grooming her as an Idol, when one of their scouts realized she was capable of something bigger than that. His dream was to do something that had never been done before--a Kawaii Metal ("cute metal") band, and Babymetal was born. This is a highly condensed version of the history, and the other fans will no doubt fill in tons of detail. Some of them have recommended "Karate", which is more recent and, I think, their best MV so far. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/GvD3CHA48pA/v-deo.html&pbjreload=10
Great analysis. This (along with songs like Karate, RoR) is a BM favourite and almost always played and gets the crowd going. Many others will have explained already about fox/vixen, that this song pulls on traditional japanese mythology and musical techniques and instuments being pulled into metal. And the look on your face when she pulls a blade from inside her microphone :D She says "Otomewa nametara ikanzeyo", literally "Maidens/Women, if you underestimate (us), it would be regrettable", which is also famously said by Masako Natsume's character in the 1982 yakuza film "Onimasa". I would look for your own benefit at one of the (newer) concert live versions of this song. As always we say BM is meant to be heard/seen live. Su herself has said in an interview last year this is one of the hardest songs for her as she has to sing complicated and difficult vocals while dancing hard and fast. Imagine singing opera while running on a treadmill (and the speed is varied). There are alot of fan recordings but these sadly are not great. Probably the cleanest is from the BBC at Glastonbury last year when BM peformed (the first japanese band to ever be invited). Sadly the BBC screwed the pooch and Moa's mic level was to low and there was also issues with the band audio but it gives you an idea of how they perform this live in 2019/2020. ua-cam.com/video/iKszJgo2N14/v-deo.html
The studio version of this song is quite good and very enjoyable although for newer fans I would point out that it was one of their first songs; the girls have been in Babymetal for 10 years already starting at a very young age and I think Suzuka must had been about 14 years old when this thing was recorded. So what I'm saying is that her voice has matured since their earlier stuff and that's one of the reasons I like to hear her singing live those songs nowadays. This song in particular is like classic among fans, I liked instantly and think they mixed the metal sound with pop music and some electronic elements quite well to the point it doesn't sound as weird as some other stuff they do when they mix genres; overall is quite a good song and the drumming is insane!
Love your analysis, as always. People can like it or not, but even those who don't should be able to appreciate how good the band, Su and the composition of these songs are. And: Finally someone who picks up on the fact that her mic was the tanto blade all along xD. Unfortunately all these producers of Japanese bands who don't play their instruments themselves have the bad habit of overproducing the songs in the studio versions. With Babymetal it's always a world of difference between the album/MV version and the live version. Just listen to Headbanger. It's one of the songs I least enjoy on the album but one of the songs I most enjoy live. It's like a pop song with metal instruments in the background on the album, but when it's performed live it's way more fleshed out because of the band and because her vocals aren't as smoothed out and forcefully pushed to carry the song alone, if that makes any sense. I always think the best song/performance for hearing Su's voice and to show how good the band is Akatsuki live (ua-cam.com/video/g2372C5PJLM/v-deo.html ) or if you want more of a ballad and want to try testing your resolve not to tear up, No Rain No Rainbow (ua-cam.com/video/pDgqo6fcliY/v-deo.html ). This version is from Su's hometown of Hiroshima, her 20th birthday concert. You should read the lyrics of it (du-metal.blogspot.com/2014/09/no-rain-no-rainbow.html ) to really understand the whole story that makes this performance so special.
After all these years, Megitsune remains my all-time favourite song by them. It was the second or third song by Babymetal I've ever heard (after Gimme Chocolate, of course) and it still affects me on a very emotional level. I just cannot explain it. I feel absolutely drawn to it, no matter what. I'm also super happy that you watched the music video instead of a live performance, as this video is also part of the reason why I hold this song very dear to my heart. I absolute love the look of the Kami Band here and the intermission with the sort-of Geisha dance. The mix between traditionally Japanese and modern metal gets me everytime. Also... her knife-mic.
You're the first reaction channel i'v ever subscribed to. I love how much you get into their music and dance! And really love that you have a legit analysis to give, and take time to understand these groups and their performances as a whole. Watched a bunch of your recent Nightwish vids; you're actually going through all of their new album! thats dedication right there XD
Hi, Chase. I subscribed to your chanel since i watched your rondo of nightmare video reaction and now i remember that you're one of so many reactors that have the deep analysis that i can actually enjoy the most, as a music listener, as a music instruments player, as a live perfomer your every detail analysis was sooo spot on! This is just Megitsune bro, (not like I'm trying to say the word "just" literally) i love this song, one of my top 5. This song is so crazy simple catchy yet so complex and you actually could bring the real details deal about this song! Please react to -legend 1997 Headbanger Makuhari live -Akatsuki budokan live -or if you like some progressive rock you can react to "Tales of Destiny" Audio only. -Tamashii no rufuran, for her best singing in my opinion, Or for some crazy live crowd interaction, react to "Road of resistance" Live in Japan! Stay safe, stay metal!
As a fan I've enjoyed watching BABYMETAL reactions, but I particularly enjoyed yours because of the analysis. I never picked up on the subtle keyboard in the background of the first verse (and I've listened to this song A LOT). Please do more songs.
YES! Thanks for another great Babymetal reaction. Keep going down the Foxhole! I am curious what you would think of BxMxCx. There is a fan video of a live performance with good sound quality than I've seen a few people use in reactions that could work. You could also do studio.
Love it when Su unsheathes her short sword microphone and says, "Maidens are not to be underestimated." BTW, It's called a Shamisen. For the record, Su doesn't do the Nihon Buyo dance in the kimono scene.
BABYMETAL is great example of having a gimmick but not relying on the gimmick. They really put a lot of effort on to their productions both on the studio and live. They get Producers from many kinds of genres. The girls are the part that makes this big collaboration cohesive. I don’t know any other artist that can have power metal, trance metal, pirate metal, metal core etc... in one album and make it somehow sound unified. When you get a chance, check out one of their concert blu rays. Live in Budokan or I highly recommend live in Tokyo Dome. I recommend BxMxC or Syncopation for your next reaction. They have some really interesting arrangements specially BxMxC has some tasteful use of sound design
The melody during the breakdown where she sings slowly "Kitsune kitsune watashi wa megitsune" is from a traditional Japanese folk song/poem called "Sakura" aka "Cherry blossum". They also play that melody as an intro to the song when they do it live and you'll often hear the crowd chanting with the off-beats. Also, I miss Yui and Moa's voices together
I'm not going to repeat what all the usual suspects have said below about this song, but this is a fan anthem and a big favourite live. You must check it out live with the girls hengao!
In Japanese folklore, Kitsune (which is literally just the word for fox, but when used in English denotes their folkoric context) are fox spirits with a wide variety of powers but especially famous for being shape-shifters and tricksters. They are said to especially like taking the form of beautiful women, and during certain points in history this association has unfortunately been used in similar context to accusations of witchcraft in the West; that is, as a pejorative to attempt to control women and accuse them of being deceptive or seductive (this is only one of the many contexts these spirits have in Japanese culture, there are a truly staggering variety, but it's the one most relevant to this song haha). This track is about the girls reclaiming/rejecting this imagery to empower women and girls and it seems to have become something of a "theme song" for the band in many ways. Their version of the Fox God is an important figure in the lore of the group. If you watch interviews with the girls (especially older ones) you'll often hear them say "only the fox god knows," which at first may have been a way to avoid having to answer certain questions or to cover for a lack of English vocabulary, but is also a reference to the idea that this tricky, shape-shifting fox spirit is said the source of inspiration and power for the band and has become something of a recurring reference or joke for the girls. Their twist on the "metal horns" gesture with the fingers extended instead of curled inward is referred to as a "kitsune" for looking like a fox.
@@GreenFuryFM I never get that they want to block this kinds of vids. Without reaction vids I never would have known about some of the greatest bands. Like Babymetal. I stumbled upon them from a reaction vid and now I am a huge fan and am spending my money on them.
Tales of The Destinies next! Just use the audio on youtube for reaction. There's no MV for that song and they only play it live once in Tokyo Dome 2016. There's a DVD for the Tokyo Dome show, but if you are using the live video, it will probably be taken down before you know it :/
Chase, you are my favorite reactor to watch. Your understanding of composition, and appreciation of music is second to none. Can't wait for "The greatest show on Earth" from your perspective.... Well done ALWAYS 👍👍👍💪👍
Over a year later, this has still got to be in the top 3 of my favorite analysis of any Babymetal song. Just wishing Chase will do more Babymetal, especially Tales of the Destinies or Brand New Day.
Their video productions are fantastic but you should really react to their live versions. Where you can really appreciate the KamiBand and Su's vocals at their fullest.
Akatsuki, BxMxC, Amore, Arkadia, Yava, Shine, Syncopation, Catch me if you can, Night night burn, Iine... Babymetal is an incredible band without finish. Please, react and analize (as well as you do) Akatsuki and Amore... I'm sure that both songs will impact you.
She said "なめたらいかんぜよ / Nametara ikan zeyo" (lit. meaning "If you look down on me, it would be regrettable"), it's a reference to the Japanese gangster movie "Onimasa" from 1982. Actress Masako Natsume said that exact line there.
Thanks ;-)
Idk if it's actually a reference, but it's not uncommon in japanese animes to hear something like that.
i've seen that translated to "don't underestimate a female fox" but your explanation sounds more correct.
lucyferina Where did you see that? There's not a single word that could even reference a fox in there. Fox being Kitsune btw.
@@louisrobitaille5810 There is a channel that keeps posting concert videos in actually very high quality video and audio and a couple of people commented similarly
of course I don't know better since I don't speak Japanese.
Finally! Someone who gets it! I like that you actually analyze the music, not just give a reaction like "cool" and "amazing". You actually understand what genius this music really is. Thank you!
Thank you for supporting.
exactly!!!! ❤
Insane! Thanks for broadening my musical horizons Chase! Babymetal just got a new fan:) going straight to the workout playlist
This makes me very very happy.
Nice reaction. I was lucky enough to see them live at Wembley in 2016, fantastic concert. I’d recommend checking out any videos from that concert as all the tracks were top notch.
WOW! I don't usually say this, but this is one of the best reaction / analysis videos I've ever seen. Being Megitsune my favorite song (probably all time) along with Akatsuki obviously helps, but man... you were so spot on everything and you got all the cool things about the music video. Totally agree about the concept: "They are good because they are good". I like it... no... I love it, and I borrow it from you. They are good because they are good and we love them because of that.
Just wanted to add some cool facts about the music video locations:
- The stage where they are performing is called Nohgakudo at Asagaya Shinmei-gu Shrine in Tokyo. This is a stage where music and dances are performed during festivals.
- The shrine on the breakdown is the Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto
Thank you so much. We are looking forward more BABYMETAL. Stay safe, stay cool, stay metal!
Thank you for the kind words. Lots more coming soon!
Excellent reaction and incredible detailed and accurate analysis as always, I really enjoyed that - and the expressions on your face were perfect. This is such a good song in pretty much every way.
When you said BABYMETAL are different, that is absolutely true, but I think they are different in one more way that you might not realise and there was just one thing you said that I do not believe applies as an absolute to BABYMETAL.
You said of the studio recordings "... the sound that the band wanted you to hear and the producer wanted you to hear because it's a controlled environment ..." I would agree that is probably true of virtually every band there is - but that BABYMETAL is the exception.
I feel that BABYMETAL's studio albums and recordings are more like a taster menu. They really are very good but they will only give you an idea of the songs you can dream of hearing at a live show. You will only get to hear how they should sound when you opt for the full dish and hear (and see) them performed live. The next best thing is a live performance video, but even they don't really prepare you for seeing and especially hearing them in person. They are a live performance act first, a recording artist second.
In the studio recordings the musicians are anonymous, but the very worst thing about them is the effects and processing so unnecessarily done with Su's vocals. Her natural live vocals are so powerful and so good, the first time I heard her in person it was quite literally breath-taking how much better she was than in any recordings or even the best quality videos (and I think I've seen pretty much everything they've done many, many times over).
On top of that you get the Kami Band doing what they do better than pretty much anybody I can think of - and you get the show, the performance, the flawless choreo and the personalities of the girls on display - but leading the whole thing, Su's live vocals.
Didn't someone from BM say something to the effect that BABYMETAL'S CDs were considered business cards in the hope people would be enticed enough to come see them live?
@@docmetal8194 I think I have heard them say that in an interview at a festival (it may have been Yui who said it).
@@docmetal8194 That might be the best analysis of them I've ever heard. I really hope it was Yui who said it and that it was organically her thoughts, because that shows the depth of thought, feeling, and passion they all have and do put into the group and making live performances about the enjoyment of the fans by amping them up so much compared to their studio versions.
@@mr.osclasses5054 I'd heard something vaguely similar (regarding CD's as business cards) & just now made the connection (& it wasn't all that similar). Might be paraphrasing, but I believe Charles Revlon (cosmetics) said, "In the factory we make cosmetics, in the store we sell hope." Always thought he must've been a pretty tuned in guy.
When she pulls out the knife from the mic and says (Otome wa nametara
ikan zeyo.) "Maidens shouldn't be underestimated." know that's
METAL...
#BABYMETAL earned ¥1.097 billion for 107,500 tickets sold
on tour making them the #1 female artist in Japan and second in the biggest
touring market in industry of year 2019.
They are also the most successful female group in history
with no sexy concept
Congratulations BABYMETAL!
Was mesmerised by your thoughtful analysis. Most people who do analyse music seem to have a problem really enjoying it, because their thinking is so much in the way. Well, it didn't stop you! And you are very right, this is the real deal, not just different. Btw the knife she pulled is a Tanto, a short weapon which was widely used by samurai women to protect their honour. A typical Japanese threat is only showing a little a little of the blade. Unsheathing completely means you're a goner, lol!
6:45 lol that's the reaction i want :D
Love your babymetal reactions,and how you break it down tell us what is happening musically. Love the band and great reactions. Keep up the good work
I know I am late to your channel but can I say you are possibly the best reactor on UA-cam. As I guess you know Babymetal fans are very protective of the girls. I think I can speak for most of us when I say we appreciate your wonderful well balanced ,in depth , critique of this amazing band. Thank you sir and merry Christmas to you and your family.
Again, love your reactions and analyses! And you're spot on that theyre so much more than just a novelty act, and actually backed up by great songwriting and mucisianship!
If you ever get a chance to see them live, do it. One of the most fun shows I've ever been to!
Nice reaction! And I totally agree when you said: "they are good because they are good (...) be different is just an extra"... even if someone don't like Babymetal (and it's ok), have to admit how talented are all of them!
That brought forth some great facial expressions. :-) Very good and interesting analysis, as usual. I have actually never noticed that sound in the background in the three years I have been listening to it.
To me this is the most BABYMETAL of all BABYMETAL songs. It has so much that defines them, the modern sound mixed with traditional tunes, catchy hooks as well as that insanely heavy breakdown (which BTW in itself has another traditional reference, as the melody is taken from a Japanese folk song called "Sakura Sakura"), interesting choreography, energetic dancing, great vocals, empowering lyrics and, of course, the cute girls with their uplifting smiles. That's BABYMETAL in a nutshell.
The theme is the role of Japanese women and their inner strength, even if they sometimes may seem weak. The line Su cites when she pulls the knife out of her microphone is taken from a Japanese gangster movie. The translation is something like "if you underestimate us (women), you'll regret it".
If you are interested to see how the energy of this song transfers to a stage in front of a huge crowd of Japanese fans, please check this out: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5fak8n . It's insane!
My recommendation for another reaction would be one of their newer songs for a change, which is very different yet again. I'd be interested to see if you like that one as well, it's called "Shanti Shanti Shanti": ua-cam.com/video/gQnG_T7kbtY/v-deo.html
This is soooo good live. If you get the opportunity to see them grab it with both hands! Megitsune is very much a highlight and the energy level of the crowd ramps up a notch with the opening chords. One of the very few gigs where you can scan around and see the entire crowd jumping up and down. I'm a 57 year old metalhead, seen most of the great bands multiple times, and people laugh when I say that Babymetal are one of my all-time favourites but I reckon I've been around the block enough times to know quality when I see it.
This is still my favorite song by them. I have to say I really enjoy your technical breakdowns. You're making me hear things I didn't before.
You're right Chase, 3 weeks is way too long a wait for us to watch one of your reactions to BABYMETAL, because that was really enjoyable. I loved this reaction ! Keep them coming ! :)
Well, Megitsune is most favorite song among fans and also my favorite by them.
Good that you watched oficiall MV. This one and KARATE are definitely worth to watch. Maybe also Headbanger has a good MV.
I love how you started to move when Yui and Moa started with their "Sore, sore, sore". I still can't resist to move to that parts, no matter where I listen it :))
THE BEST REACTION TO MEGITSUNE EVER!
This song is crazy good!!! Thanks for supporting.
That break down is so sick and fuckin awesome 🦊👹
Damn good reaction! Gotta say, as a decades long music fan, I've always been (as Su says), a "Don't think. Feel", kind of guy. Never really got into the technical aspect of music (nor do I ever read instruction manuals, usually to my detriment); however, I believe I've learned more watching a handful of your reaction vids than I have over a lifetime of enjoying music almost exclusively on a visceral level. It's allowed me to experience an even greater enjoyment & understanding of music I'm already drawn to. That is a gift & it's appreciated. I just wanted to say thank you!
Putting on my seatbelt. Definitely check out a live version of this.
ua-cam.com/video/iSTyG3S_B-Q/v-deo.html or this superb violin version
@@vault29a Thank you for this. This is awesome!!
@@emptyplacebo3238 but hey, there is more ua-cam.com/video/xh9lAwNr5M8/v-deo.html
As usual, great analysis and wow at picking those little things so fast !
And yes, it's good because they're good. Thanks for saying that.
Was a bit afraid with the thumbnail and thought you wouldn't like it but was hopefully proven wrong 😅
Looking forward for future ones 😉
I think this may be my new favorite reaction channel. The way you were breaking down the different parts of the song, the different sounds and, the sounds respective areas is amazing. Thank you sir.
The middle part with the pig screaming, the melody is from a beloved ancient folk song, "Sakura Sakura". I can only imagine it has the same impact as when Hendrix played the Star Spangled Banner.
Babymetal's a drug. They draw you in with all their dark Japanese Alice in Wonderland cuteness, and by the 2nd or 3rd video you watch of them, you're hooked!
Check out American Mc Gees Alice. It's right up this style. love it, sadly EA canned the franchise. ;)
Well done. Really appreciate your reactions. No matter how many times I hear a song you always most always seem to find little something like those high key sounds you mentioned, never noticed it before. Love your reactions
Great reaction gives a new dimension to listening to this track. Thanks 😊
Great reaction. Hatters get steppin. Welcome to The One. 🦊🤘
This is usually one of the top favorite songs of all fans... simply amazing. On their live sets you can see how all fans in the venue lose their cheese with it.
This is also probably the best analysis of the song i've seen.
Very cool review, I would call it a reaction but the way you dive into the details and different parts, characteristics and sections of the songs it really reminds me more of a review rather than a simple reaction. Contrary to popular belief I also don't think a review requires a score at the end.
Thank you for this great video, it brought a very interesting new perspective and also totally made me fall back in love with this song.
another great reaction, babymetal is so amazing
I saw them live a few years ago and I had never heard of them before. I remember being confused at first and then in awe! 🤘they're amazing and put on a great show.
This line, I think, is a great tagline for BABYMETAL as a whole: 「乙女はなめたらいかんぜよ」"otome wa nametara ikanzeyo": Maidens, those who underestimate them will regret it.
Mighty fine taste you have on you Sir! I think this has been my most anchored favorite of all their songs. Depending on my mood I might want Gimme Chocolate or Syncopation, other days I'd rather Starlight or PaPaYa... But will ALWAYS let Megitsune play out :) This band reinvigorated my life. I had no idea I was missing something, thought I was pretty happy... I cry so often whilst listening to BabyMetal. Happy Tears, It's like a long lost brother is walking through the door. I don't why it hits me so hard (I don't understand the words and that seriously doesn't even play on my mind) It just feels like something washes over me and fills me completely. Happy Scales get all busted up and need to be sent of for re-calibration. That Darn Fox Hole :)
Keep up the good work. I've spent the last year just trawling youtube looking to share other people first experiences to it. Relive the discovery. So So Good :)
I appreciate you. Thanks for this. Loads more coming I promise. Can't wait to get stuck into these other suggesitons.
I saw Babymetal on TV at Glastonbury last year and since then they have definitely been my guilty pleasure. Guaranteed to uplift and make me smile, can't go wrong. Ace live shows too. Check out elevator girl (there is an English version) and pa pa to. She is such a great singer but people miss that due to the 'novelty'.
Yup...took my 14 year old son to see them in Feb in London - Fantastic Gig - sound - presentation all top notch - great gig
Great reaction/analysis as Always! :-) I'm out of Word for how much awesome babymetal are, Idk why I wasn't already subscribed to your channel but nope done It now! ^_^
Everyone has already said everything important, so I'll just say three things:
(1) In my opinion this song is Babymetal's imperishable masterpiece. The blend of elements of Japanese folk song, catchy pop hooks, and churning metal, is done with consummate skill and artistry. It's not just my favourite BM song but one of my favourite songs by anyone ever. (2) That was an excellent reaction, insightful and heartfelt. (3) Have a splendid day!
Very Well Said!!!...
This is usually at or near the top of most fans' lists of their songs. It is mine. I will search it out on my playlist if I don't see it come up quick enough! I agree with your #1, however I would add the music video for "Karate" to that list as well, as it conveys the message so well of what the song is about without people having to know the language! Great comment!
Could not agree more.
Couldn't have said it better. Absolute favorite as well
Really good reaction to the group and the song. Very good in depth analysis and breakdown. They are just awesome, no weak spots in this group at all.
The break from Su - Maidens... ... 'shouldn't be underestimated!'
The whole song is about the roles women are required to play.
Ah, blooming and falling is the fate for a woman
Smiling at face, crying at heart
We're pure-hearted maiden-like female foxes
The more i listen to you the more I'm interested in learning music more deeply... As always loved your reaction and comments very interesting keep on going :)
Great reaction...love your more "in depth analysis". That sets you apart from others!
You earned yourself a subscriber
More Babymetal, please! May I suggest "distortion", "catch me if you can" or "awadame fever"?
Thanks...
Welcome to the team. Thanks for that, I do my best. I'll give those a look and get them in the plan as soon as I can.
Yupp, this one is a favorite. I think it represent what BABYMETAL is all about, it's metal, it's cute, it's japanese (shamisen and the sakura sakura part) and it has a positive message. Well it's just fantastic! 🤘🦊🤘
This Megitsune and even earlier, another awesome metal And cuteness track by them Headbangeerrrr!! are Still my two favourite WoW!-songs buy BM hell&heaven Yesss! ;-) :-)
Heard this song late 2013 and been hooked ever since. Yes this song live is so cool. And yes you have to hear them live for yourself to understand how good she is and the whole package of Babymetal. The sign they do is because when they were told of the devil horns they couldn't do it but like they do now so that is why they made the story of the fox God and it is the fox horns. The song is all about being underestimated for being female. Others will explain more. Think they were 14 and 12 in this video. Maybe 15. But Su is so good. She is to me one of the best front people, male or female. She can control the crowd, the flow of the show, the performance. This is why we call her the Queen.
⚡ 💀 💕 / 🦊 ⛩
[MOA] SU-METAL will slash you. Really.
[YUI] Yeah. [SU] (laughs)
(Megitsune video commentary from the BABYMETAL members)
Thanks for reacting to this one. Megitsune is my jam.
Favorite BABYMETAL song, video and choreography.
Definitely quintessential BABYMETAL and their most Japanese song.
The performers pretending to play the traditional instruments in this video are dancers with the Movement Design group.
Chidori Yakumo is their director and choreographer. She is the woman performing the fan dance during the breakdown.
Much of the video was shot on location at the Asagaya Shinmei Shrine in Tokyo.
That was a great breakdown of the musical components.
The more you examine their stuff, the more appreciation you'll have for it.
It's possible to do a similar deep dive with the lyrics for this song, or the choreography.
BABYMETAL's producer Koba sent this song back to the song arranger Yuyoyuppe dozens of times before he was satisfied with it.
The final mix was almost lost when Yuyoyuppe had a hard drive failure on his computer, but fortunately he was able to recover the information.
So, backup your data everyone!
how are you in any video immediately? i have seen you more in these days than anyone, including my family lol
Your right Chase, Babymetal are the real deal. This genre of metal didn't even exist before they came along, & people said the were just a gimmick when they started. 10 years & counting says " NOT A GIMMICK ". Kudos.
This was the first song I ever listened from BM. Phenomenal. That first self-titled album is perfect. Production is flawless.
I really love this video. The amount of cultural references is really big, here are some of them
Sure you know by now the origin of the "Fox God", the little girls got confused between the "devils horns" and the way you do a fox playing with shadows, but also the fox is almost a sacred animal in oriental mythology. With the cat and the tanuki (some kind of racoon dog) the fox is considered a wise and magical animal who can even transforms itself in other forms, including human. Centuries ago some women were accused to be "foxes in disguise" who deceive men playing tricks with them. Also the fox is the guardian of the shinto shrines of Inari Omikami, a popular god/goddess of rice and business among other things. At the entrance of any Inari shrine you can find always two fox statues. Also the "tunnel" of red torii is typical of those shines.
The girls sometimes appears with a black kimono, and this kimono looks like a black versión or the one who wears the miko (the female priestesses of the shinto religion). The original one is white and red.
Also appears elements of "Kagura Dance" who is also a shinto element, the girls says something like "sore sore sore" mimics the words of the people who carry a portable shrine in some festivals and of course, the fox mask who are pretty old and a popular item in a lot of matsuri (shinto festival typical in summer)
Also if you looks the translation, appears the term "Yamato Nadeshiko", the literal translation can be "Japanese Carnation" and means the ideal of the japanese woman.
Maybe this can be weird to a lot of people, but shinto religion is very important with buddhism even in modern Japan. There´s a lot of shrines, most of them really small all arround Japan, even inside a big city like Tokyo you can find hundreds of them. Sure a lot of people only goes for tradition but their influence into the japanese culture are really big.
There´s really a lot more of little details but also a lot of them only can be understand knowing the japanese culture
With your fantastic analysis of each song, I'd really love to see you react to their song Tales of the Destinies. Also, Go Broncos!
GO BRONCOS!!!! Thanks for the suggestion!
I second this.
He Chase
I really enjoy your BM reactions. I love the technical comments you ad to them its put new life into their videos Ive watched so many times!
Thank you.
All hail The Fox God
Thanks, Andre. Really appreciate this.
Of the up tempo songs this is one of their slower songs, but still has so much energy in it's delivery. With the right buildups, etc.
There are many traditional Japanese elements in the MV and as someone mentioned the break down part is actually the old Japanese traditional song: Sakura Sakura.
This song was years in development. My guess is it's part of a long learning process how all the musical elements in Babymetal would fit together. As this is one of their earliest songs.
It's the song which has been performed at the most shows, but the traditional Enka singing style of Su-metal is actually one of the hardest for her to sing.
Especially over the years as her voice changed as she grew up.
It's also one of the fans favorites.
I remember hearing that song all around in Japan, like at supermarket or festivals, putting it to metal music is pretty genius.
Greetings from Germany,
the instrument is a Shamisen it is played with a "plectrum" witch is called bachi. .
There are some bands who mix traditional japanese music with western style music in japan.
Best example for it would be Wagaki-Band they also have Koto (String-Instrument) and Shakuhachi (Japanese-Flute) mixed in.
Thank you for your reactions they are enjoyable and very informativ.
Looking forward to see more of your reactions.
Thanks for the info 🇩🇪
They have a few live versions of this song that you should check out. Love the vids my dude.
Great reaction Chase. I hope you wil react to more of their earlier videos because they are so experimental when it comes to blending metal with other genres. "iine" and "doko doki morning" are awesome and fun. "Headbanger" is weird and "ijime dame zettai" is somehwat like old school speed metalish type! Cary on the great work of spreading knowledge and new music to people.
Amazing . .I must have listened to this song 100 times and Chase pointing out that keyboard in the mix at the end of the first verse. It is a high scurrying line that represents the fox before the girls end the verse with the fox bark . . . .. .. . :) Wow! Good ear, man!
'Megitsune' means female fox, or vixen. This was the first single released independently from their idol group 'Sakura Gakuin.'
waht? i thought iine was the first, they look a lot younger there and it looks like they haven't quite found their genre there at that point^^
@@Bergwacht Nope, 'Iine' was released before the split from Sakura Gakuin in 2011 on a SG album. 'Megitsune' was released in 2013.
Seeing them live is quite an experience. They really do pull all the things off that they do in the studio versions. During the なめたらいかんぜよ, they black out the scene and hold a spot on Su. It's amazing.
I think you will love their 'Tales of The Destinies' for the time signature changes. It's their prog metal, accepted by Mike Portnoy on twitter. But there's no live video available. They only played it live once at Tokyo Dome concert 2016, 2 days shows, both shows sold out with 55,000 people attending the concerts each day.
Here's the live video vk.com/video408956197_456239019
Very good reaction, with lots of good insight. I am a big fan of Babymetal, but not necessarily other Japanese bands (though Maximum the Hormone is great). But, you captured it in that Babymetal is just really, really good. A gimmick will get you noticed, but you have to have talent to have staying power, and Babymetal is now a decade old.
Megitsune means maiden fox or female fox in Japanese. The words in the part where Su pulls out the knife mean "Maidens should not be underestimated".
Aside from the instruments, there are two cultural references in this song. The first, is the Japanese folk song "Sakura, Sakura" - Sakura means cherry blossom. This is that song: ua-cam.com/video/jqpFjsMtCb0/v-deo.html The second, is, as others have mentioned, the phrase "Nametara ikan zeyo" from the movie "Onimasa". This is the scene: ua-cam.com/video/RaPtyrQDf88/v-deo.html
FloppyHares, Thank you for adding the links. 👍
@@cm724 You're welcome! Kitsune up!
They had Su record her lines in different pitch and layered them over each other. Also welcome to the #Foxhole
This one is surely one of my fav songs from Babymetal with Headbanger, live really kick ass and Su-Metal Always hide a silly face behind the mask :D
The history of the band is interesting, and ties in to some of what you are observing. Babymetal was built specifically to make use of Su-metal's talents. Suzuka Nakamoto had already been a child star at 5 in the advertising world. Her agency was grooming her as an Idol, when one of their scouts realized she was capable of something bigger than that. His dream was to do something that had never been done before--a Kawaii Metal ("cute metal") band, and Babymetal was born. This is a highly condensed version of the history, and the other fans will no doubt fill in tons of detail. Some of them have recommended "Karate", which is more recent and, I think, their best MV so far. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/GvD3CHA48pA/v-deo.html&pbjreload=10
Her singing over the pig squeal is creepy as hell and I'm loving it.
Great analysis. This (along with songs like Karate, RoR) is a BM favourite and almost always played and gets the crowd going. Many others will have explained already about fox/vixen, that this song pulls on traditional japanese mythology and musical techniques and instuments being pulled into metal.
And the look on your face when she pulls a blade from inside her microphone :D She says "Otomewa nametara ikanzeyo", literally "Maidens/Women, if you underestimate (us), it would be regrettable", which is also famously said by Masako Natsume's character in the 1982 yakuza film "Onimasa".
I would look for your own benefit at one of the (newer) concert live versions of this song. As always we say BM is meant to be heard/seen live. Su herself has said in an interview last year this is one of the hardest songs for her as she has to sing complicated and difficult vocals while dancing hard and fast. Imagine singing opera while running on a treadmill (and the speed is varied).
There are alot of fan recordings but these sadly are not great. Probably the cleanest is from the BBC at Glastonbury last year when BM peformed (the first japanese band to ever be invited). Sadly the BBC screwed the pooch and Moa's mic level was to low and there was also issues with the band audio but it gives you an idea of how they perform this live in 2019/2020. ua-cam.com/video/iKszJgo2N14/v-deo.html
The studio version of this song is quite good and very enjoyable although for newer fans I would point out that it was one of their first songs; the girls have been in Babymetal for 10 years already starting at a very young age and I think Suzuka must had been about 14 years old when this thing was recorded. So what I'm saying is that her voice has matured since their earlier stuff and that's one of the reasons I like to hear her singing live those songs nowadays.
This song in particular is like classic among fans, I liked instantly and think they mixed the metal sound with pop music and some electronic elements quite well to the point it doesn't sound as weird as some other stuff they do when they mix genres; overall is quite a good song and the drumming is insane!
Megitsune....The essence of BABYMETAL!!!...
Love your analysis, as always. People can like it or not, but even those who don't should be able to appreciate how good the band, Su and the composition of these songs are. And: Finally someone who picks up on the fact that her mic was the tanto blade all along xD.
Unfortunately all these producers of Japanese bands who don't play their instruments themselves have the bad habit of overproducing the songs in the studio versions. With Babymetal it's always a world of difference between the album/MV version and the live version. Just listen to Headbanger. It's one of the songs I least enjoy on the album but one of the songs I most enjoy live. It's like a pop song with metal instruments in the background on the album, but when it's performed live it's way more fleshed out because of the band and because her vocals aren't as smoothed out and forcefully pushed to carry the song alone, if that makes any sense.
I always think the best song/performance for hearing Su's voice and to show how good the band is Akatsuki live (ua-cam.com/video/g2372C5PJLM/v-deo.html ) or if you want more of a ballad and want to try testing your resolve not to tear up, No Rain No Rainbow (ua-cam.com/video/pDgqo6fcliY/v-deo.html ). This version is from Su's hometown of Hiroshima, her 20th birthday concert. You should read the lyrics of it (du-metal.blogspot.com/2014/09/no-rain-no-rainbow.html ) to really understand the whole story that makes this performance so special.
Completely agree, quality is quality. When i say BabyMetal are a good band, I mean that the girls along with the musicians are a seriously GOOD band.
After all these years, Megitsune remains my all-time favourite song by them. It was the second or third song by Babymetal I've ever heard (after Gimme Chocolate, of course) and it still affects me on a very emotional level. I just cannot explain it. I feel absolutely drawn to it, no matter what.
I'm also super happy that you watched the music video instead of a live performance, as this video is also part of the reason why I hold this song very dear to my heart. I absolute love the look of the Kami Band here and the intermission with the sort-of Geisha dance. The mix between traditionally Japanese and modern metal gets me everytime.
Also... her knife-mic.
You're the first reaction channel i'v ever subscribed to. I love how much you get into their music and dance! And really love that you have a legit analysis to give, and take time to understand these groups and their performances as a whole. Watched a bunch of your recent Nightwish vids; you're actually going through all of their new album! thats dedication right there XD
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, that breakdown !!
Def my new fave by them !!
Hi, Chase.
I subscribed to your chanel since i watched your rondo of nightmare video reaction and now i remember that you're one of so many reactors that have the deep analysis that i can actually enjoy the most, as a music listener, as a music instruments player, as a live perfomer your every detail analysis was sooo spot on!
This is just Megitsune bro, (not like I'm trying to say the word "just" literally) i love this song, one of my top 5. This song is so crazy simple catchy yet so complex and you actually could bring the real details deal about this song!
Please react to
-legend 1997 Headbanger Makuhari live
-Akatsuki budokan live
-or if you like some progressive rock you can react to "Tales of Destiny" Audio only.
-Tamashii no rufuran, for her best singing in my opinion,
Or for some crazy live crowd interaction, react to "Road of resistance" Live in Japan!
Stay safe, stay metal!
Thank you for this. Really appreciate it.
As a fan I've enjoyed watching BABYMETAL reactions, but I particularly enjoyed yours because of the analysis. I never picked up on the subtle keyboard in the background of the first verse (and I've listened to this song A LOT). Please do more songs.
It is good because it is good. Nice quoute chase .
YES! Thanks for another great Babymetal reaction. Keep going down the Foxhole! I am curious what you would think of BxMxCx. There is a fan video of a live performance with good sound quality than I've seen a few people use in reactions that could work. You could also do studio.
Love it when Su unsheathes her short sword microphone and says, "Maidens are not to be underestimated."
BTW, It's called a Shamisen. For the record, Su doesn't do the Nihon Buyo dance in the kimono scene.
That's true. They have adopted some similar dance moves for that part of the live choreography, but that is Chidori Yakumo in the music video.
@@rickwagner- She was the director of the actors who were pretending to play the instruments in the video, if I'm not mistaken?
@@mr.osclasses5054 That's right. They are members of her dance group 'Movement Design'.
This has to be my favorite Babymetal song by far, Su just sings this with so much passion, her vocal range is absolutely amazing.
They have energy for dayyyyys
Bruh!!! I'm still exhausted haha
The funny fact: it's one of their slower songs ;-)
I read somewhere this morning Su said she finds the vocals for this song one of the most difficult to do live
She does, even though the song is a favorite of hers.
Great reaction! So many people gloss over the key aspects of this great performance. That knife reveal... so good. 😋
Love your reactions. You should do Tales of the Destinies.
BABYMETAL is great example of having a gimmick but not relying on the gimmick. They really put a lot of effort on to their productions both on the studio and live. They get Producers from many kinds of genres. The girls are the part that makes this big collaboration cohesive. I don’t know any other artist that can have power metal, trance metal, pirate metal, metal core etc... in one album and make it somehow sound unified. When you get a chance, check out one of their concert blu rays. Live in Budokan or I highly recommend live in Tokyo Dome. I recommend BxMxC or Syncopation for your next reaction. They have some really interesting arrangements specially BxMxC has some tasteful use of sound design
To hear Su's voice try no rain no rainbow. The legend S version. U wont regret it. Keep some tissues handy
Immensely entertained. Ty Chase
That makes me happy. Thanks for supporting.
The melody during the breakdown where she sings slowly "Kitsune kitsune watashi wa megitsune" is from a traditional Japanese folk song/poem called "Sakura" aka "Cherry blossum". They also play that melody as an intro to the song when they do it live and you'll often hear the crowd chanting with the off-beats.
Also, I miss Yui and Moa's voices together
I'm not going to repeat what all the usual suspects have said below about this song, but this is a fan anthem and a big favourite live. You must check it out live with the girls hengao!
If I recall, Yui and Moa were 12 and Su was 14 when they recorded this.
In Japanese folklore, Kitsune (which is literally just the word for fox, but when used in English denotes their folkoric context) are fox spirits with a wide variety of powers but especially famous for being shape-shifters and tricksters. They are said to especially like taking the form of beautiful women, and during certain points in history this association has unfortunately been used in similar context to accusations of witchcraft in the West; that is, as a pejorative to attempt to control women and accuse them of being deceptive or seductive (this is only one of the many contexts these spirits have in Japanese culture, there are a truly staggering variety, but it's the one most relevant to this song haha). This track is about the girls reclaiming/rejecting this imagery to empower women and girls and it seems to have become something of a "theme song" for the band in many ways. Their version of the Fox God is an important figure in the lore of the group. If you watch interviews with the girls (especially older ones) you'll often hear them say "only the fox god knows," which at first may have been a way to avoid having to answer certain questions or to cover for a lack of English vocabulary, but is also a reference to the idea that this tricky, shape-shifting fox spirit is said the source of inspiration and power for the band and has become something of a recurring reference or joke for the girls. Their twist on the "metal horns" gesture with the fingers extended instead of curled inward is referred to as a "kitsune" for looking like a fox.
Road of resistance live in japan please, one of the craziest crowd interactions I've ever seen
He already did it ;)
@@GreenFuryFM Was it blocked? I can't see it anywhere. I only see Rondo of Nightmare and Karate.
Train 4 Beast Fitness looks like it’s been struck, there has been a few reactions to “road” disappear recently i.e Dana’s Faith
@@ptmarkoviitanen yeah, it was blocked unfortunately
@@GreenFuryFM I never get that they want to block this kinds of vids. Without reaction vids I never would have known about some of the greatest bands. Like Babymetal. I stumbled upon them from a reaction vid and now I am a huge fan and am spending my money on them.
Tales of The Destinies next!
Just use the audio on youtube for reaction. There's no MV for that song and they only play it live once in Tokyo Dome 2016. There's a DVD for the Tokyo Dome show, but if you are using the live video, it will probably be taken down before you know it :/
Yes yes. Tales of the destinies. Must reaction.
Chase, you are my favorite reactor to watch. Your understanding of composition, and appreciation of music is second to none. Can't wait for "The greatest show on Earth" from your perspective.... Well done ALWAYS 👍👍👍💪👍
I appreciate that! I can't wait. Still have so much to get through but that'a very good thing.
Over a year later, this has still got to be in the top 3 of my favorite analysis of any Babymetal song. Just wishing Chase will do more Babymetal, especially Tales of the Destinies or Brand New Day.
Yes, I wish he would react to more BABYMETAL songs!
Very impressive reaction & review on one of my favorite babymetal songs 🙏💯💔
This song is in my top 3.
Their video productions are fantastic but you should really react to their live versions. Where you can really appreciate the KamiBand and Su's vocals at their fullest.
Great! Shanti-Shanti-Shanti or Pa-Pa-Ya if you haven't done them yet, all very different.
Akatsuki, BxMxC, Amore, Arkadia, Yava, Shine, Syncopation, Catch me if you can, Night night burn, Iine... Babymetal is an incredible band without finish.
Please, react and analize (as well as you do) Akatsuki and Amore... I'm sure that both songs will impact you.
My favourite song by them, nice.