BABYMETAL - NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW REACTION | LEGEND S BAPTISM XX | DRUMMER REACTS
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- BABYMETAL - NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW REACTION | LEGEND S BAPTISM XX | By far, one of the most beautiful and emotional songs I've heard from BabyMetal. Outstanding! Enjoy!
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Her pitch is surprisingly accurate, and it's like an instrument.
So many of their songs reduce me to a sobbing puddle tears and this is one of them.... Can't wait til you get to Shine (Live ProShot) Another total tear jerker for me and such an emotional song.. Great reaction as always..
There is so much I can't wait to get to, but I definitely don't want to rush anything! Thanks!
@Glass Moon Gaming. Su put so much emotion into this song and it holds a special place in her heart. 1) It was her 20th birthday celebration in hometown of Hiroshima, 2) it was the first time that Yui didn't perform with them; backing out so late they were unable to change the choreography. According to Moa, Su was very upset over Yui's absence. They never performed together again with Yui formally leaving the following year and 3) her grandmother was a survivor of the atomic bomb; Su feels very strongly about honoring the anniversary of the bombing.
There is one point where Suzuka was close to tears (only the second time we've seen that) but then Su-metal reemerged and the Queen finished injecting those feelings into the song. Her ability to emote a visceral response is amazing. Many reactors and members of the ONE seemingly get attacked by the onion ninjas, resulting in teary eyes and then some. 😢😢
You could definitely feel all the emotions that this song carries with it. It blew my mind! Thanks!
One of my top BABYMETAL tracks of all time ❤
Nice!
This song, or rather Suzuka singing this song, always brings me to tears. She is uncreditable. Good reaction.
excellent! great reaction!
this show, legend S, was set up for the recording of a blu-ray, Yui leaves for health reasons, but the show goes on. It's a more emotional show than the others. Just Su and Moa on stage, the choreography performed as if Yui was present. Moa had to enter Yui/Moa's songs alone, fans participate even more, as if to fill in what was missing. Moa sang "GJ!" and "4 no Uta".
I couldn't find these on youtube,
I found the full show on Facebook. I'll try to post the link in another comment, in case anyone is interested in watching.
Thanks!
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I'm Japanese .Thank for your nice reaction .
It's said that this song is the answer song for Endless Rain by X japan .
It's amazing! Thanks!
More Reactions to BABYMETAL Please , every Song is DIFFERENT
Much more to come! If you missed something I already did, I have a playlist for all my BabyMetal reactions. Check it out!
@@GlassMoonGaming Oh Thanks!!
I thought I was strong today. Nope. She got me again 😭
Awwww!
babymetal magic changed my life
Ditto!
this is not just the last mikio fujioka show, this also the first time babymetal live show without yui... my heart is broken when i see moa do all the choreagraphy alone without yui on this show😞😞
It's such a sad show for sure
Is it X-Japan famous in the world
I thought I am weird that I love to hear X-Japan
I from Hong Kong
Metal band is not our mainstream
But this song also make feel beautiful and it just make me remember endless rain and tears
So so epic
I never heard of X Japan until I started this channel.
@@GlassMoonGaming maybe i misheard that you said the song like endless rain
The style and chords of this are very similar to x-japan
Especially the guitar solo has Hide's personal characteristics
Many songs of BABYMETAL have their shadows
I have reason to believe that this is a tribute to X-JAPAN or Hide who has passed away
They are the greatest visual kei heavy metal in Japan
I want you to listen to ENDLESS RAIN, you don't need to react, just listen to it once and enjoy it that is enough
Baby Metal ：No Rain No Rainbow
Rough English translation.
Why can't I sleep?
Why does the night end at dawn as I can't sleep?
I don't need anything, even tomorrow.
I don't need a future without you.
Why were you always laughing?
Why did I feel lonely?
No one knows, but I really just wanted you to be by my side.
Even seemingly hopeless things would turn into light.
Even if it was raining for a long time.
Even despair may one day turn into light.
Rainbow will appear in the sky after a sad rain
Everywhere in the sky.
We'll never see each other again.
I want to remember you forever.
If the dream of being with you continues,
I don’t want to wake up the dream.
Why were you always laughing?
Why was I lonely?
No one knows, but I really wanted to be with you, that's all.
Even what seems hopeless would turn into light.
Even if it was raining for a long time.
Even despair may one day turn into light.
Rainbow will appear in the sky after a sad rain.
Even now.
Even if it continues the rain, it might one day fill my heart.
Thanks!
Legend S is my favorite show from babymetal.Only downside is YUI missing.But other than that man:
Probably best setlist ever:IDZ, syncopation, ROR, Akatsuky, DEATH, No rain no rainbow(with live piano and violin), Karate, Megitsune in one show??All my favorite songs
Moa was alone in few songs but still own whole stage like a pro.
Kamiband sounded really good.I dont know if its because mixing but they sounded super clean.Even better than usually(probably best kamibad performance i saw). I only heard one little mistake in ROR in whole concert haha.I recommend buying bluray because how super clean and good audio and kamiband sound is.
Thanks, Head! This Blu-Ray is on my list to buy for sure!
This recording is set in Suzuka's hometown Hiroshima. One theory is that she looks a little tearful as she sings while remembering the many civilians who died in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Her songs are said to be more emotional than others. Her band maid will focus on Suzuka's singing ability, but I would like you to pay attention to the world top level technique of her backing "Kami Band (Japanese quartet)". Especially lead guitar Mikio's super technique. Moreover, he became the last person to return from this stage. He is the best "no rain no rainbow".
No Rain, No Rainbow (eng below)
Dooshite nemure-nai no?
Dooshite yoru wa owaru no?
Ira-nai nani mo, ashita sae mo,
kimi ga i-nai mirai.
Dooshite waratteta no?
Dooshite samishikatta noni?
Dare mo shira-nai, hontoo wa tada
soba ni ite hoshikatta.
Zetsuboo sae mo hikari ni naru.
Yama-nai ame ga furi tsuzuite mo.
Zetsuboo sae mo hikari ni naru.
Kanashii ame ga niji o kakeru yo,
doko made mo.
Nidoto ae-nai kedo
wasure-naide itai yo.
Yume ga tsuzuku nara
same-nai de.
Dooshite waratteta no?
Dooshite samishikatta noni?
Dare mo shira-nai, hontoo wa tada
ai-tai. Sore dake datta.
Zetsuboo sae mo hikari ni naru.
Yama-nai ame ga furi-tsuzuite mo.
Zetsuboo sae mo hikari ni naru.
Kanashii ame ga niji o kakeru yo,
ima mo.
Yama-nai ame ga kokoro mitasu yo,
itsu made mo.
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Why can't I sleep?
Why does the night end?
I don't want anything, even tomorrow,
the future without you.
Why was I smiling?
Why so though feeling lonely?
Nobody knows that I really just
wanted you to be by my side.
Even the despair becomes the light.
Though an endless rain continues to fall.
Even the despair becomes the light.
A sad rain throws a rainbow
far far away.
We shall never meet again,
but I want not to forget you forever.
If the dream continues,
I wish I'll never wake up from it.
Why was I smiling?
Why so though feeling lonely?
Nobody knows that I really just
wanted to see you. That was all.
Even the despair becomes the light.
Though an endless rain continues to fall.
Even the despair becomes the light.
A sad rain throws a rainbow
even now.
An endless rain fills my heart
forever.
Awesome!
Yes it was Mikio's last show with Babymetal. His last performance was December 26th for Takayoshi Ohmura's (The other guitarist here) birthday concert also there was Gacharic Spin. There is a video of them all together doing a Judas Priest song with a triple solo (Mikio, Ohmura and Tomo Zo). Ohmura still plays mikio's signature guitars at all Babymetal shows, other events, and recording along with all his own signature guitars.
Thanks for the additional info!
greatreaction!
Thanks!
the facebook link was blocked here.
Doesn't surprise me. LOL
Wow double reaction, thanks man, i was thirsty of great reactions like yours.😉👍
Yeah this song is an X-Japan tribute to Endless Rain, is like a response or a silver lining.
Good thing you upload this one with those filters to avoid copyright blocked.
There's a _kamishibai_ (narrated intro) before this song that relates Hiroshima sad past events in history with this song.
She being from Hiroshima and granddaughter of Hiroshima bomb survivor, this was really special for her.
A gorgeous hard rock ballad from SuMetal solos and BM in general, performed at Legend S Baptism XX 2017 20th SuMetal birthday it was a special concert due to many factors and many fans always get sad about it, me too of course, is a bittersweat live concert and one in a lifetime too. It was the last time Mikio Fujioka-sama played with BabyMetal before he past away and first live concert without YuiMetal, so many feelings. (R.I.P. kokami)🙌
She sang this at 10 Babymetal Budokan 2021 with our queen "playing" the piano, it really surprised the audience with the unusual silence break.
She supposed to sing this song during first album but she felt not ready to sing it with all the emotions needed, that's why is included during 2nd album later on.
There's a live version at Legend 1999 (2013) with Yui and MoaMetal celebrating their birthdays, isn't the best version since the guitar sound and mix are a little bit off but is good in terms of visual and a special moment being a live premiere.
SuMetal said that this guitars solos is one of her favorite parts, quote: _“I feel that the guitars in this song sound as if they’re really singing the melody, and I just really enjoy it."_
The Akatsuki Unfinished Version you mentioned was at Legend 1997 SuMetal 16th Birthday, not Legend 1999.
Japan got many other tragedies and natural disasters in history, like the 2011 earthquake, Suzuka Nakamoto(aka SuMetal) remembered that sad days and connected with Hiroshima past events, saying:
_I believe that persistently doing little things bit by bit as they come up will grow into a great power someday. The city i live in Hiroshima has itself been totally destroyed and then restored. This happened long before i was born but i have seen through pictures that Hiroshima went from a place with someday we will be able to look back and be almost unable to believe the destructive scene that we see now._
She's our queen for a reason, she touches our heart on every way.
Thank you Jake! You wrote exactly what I was eluding too quite eloquently. I often refer to Moa as the Angel of Love, but it was actually Su-Metal that first inspired me to be a better person, as I was quite new to BM and SG when I first heard this. Have you watched the NHK special of Endless Rain with Yoshiki, Queen, Su, Moa, LiSA, Sarah Brightman, and others?
Thanks so much for all this information you give us every time. I know it doesn't go unnoticed and *I* truly appreciate it!
@@michelm.6033 Thanks Michael. Yeah i watched that special New Year's Eve event, i was telling recently to GMG on his Endless Rain reaction about it.
MoaMetal deserves to be called "Angel Of Love" for a reason, but of course when knowing a little bit more about SuMetal little stories here and there you can't help but falling in love too.❤️
@@GlassMoonGaming Same for you man, waiting for your next livestream enjoying more BM shows, you won't regret to have this Legend S in your collection if you decide to get it, for me it wouldn't be so much rewarded since i barely watched this two times throughout all these years, i always struggling watching that, what can I say... I'm a snowflake 🥺
@@jakemuller8626 I could not agree any more emphatically! Moametal is an Angel that has absolutely inspired me. Frankly, if I had one of those Moa dolls, she’d be on my mantle. With that said, when I first heard of BM, I had zero understanding. With time I learned / got to know my Angels, Queen, and nothing has made me happier.
'in the One's heart'. Getting the lingo down nicely there
Thanks!
Great reaction, and this song raises the goosebumps every time I see it and hear it...especially this version for the reasons that you mentioned. You can see the emotion in her eyes, and it just grips you.
Exactly! Those eyes just tear at your soul with the emotion!
If you want to buy, go for it: it's absolutely worth it! This show has the best opening ever they did, and a really nice closing! Even thought it's the first concert without Yui, it's still really really good!
This "No Rain No Rainbow" is probably her best performance of this song, maybe only topped by the one at the Budokan 2020
Thanks! It's definitely on my "to buy" list!
You should see how they opened this special show. 🤘🦊🤘
So I've heard! Can't wait!
I really love this song so much it takes away my stressful day away...
It definitely has a way of making everything just feel right. Thanks!
Wonderful reaction to an incredible song! Glad you picked that version, which in my humble opinion is the best, especially with Su being able to express her emotions so beautifully and even almost breaking character for a split second when her eyes got all watery just before the lights turned red. This was the very first show without Yui and the girls even thought about cancelling those two shows all together but decided not to due to the importance (Su’s birthday plus the fact that it was her hometown). I am so happy they went on with the shows since even just watching it is such a experience. Jake already provided you with all the important details so all I have to say is, see you in the next one!
Thanks! This definitely was beauty incarnate! Absolutely loved it.
Great reaction to a great performance of a great song. Su proving once again she is truly exceptional. What a talent.
She's the Queen! 🤘🦊🤘
The opening song of this concert is one of the most incredible productions ever.
Kitsune dao!
I can't wait to get to the point to stream this show! Thanks!
@@GlassMoonGaming oh no this show is actually extremely dangerous to stream
Your reaction was totally perfect for me! You mentioned all I felt about this film. MIkio's guitar was so good.
Thanks!
This is an awesome song and an epic performance. I choked up when I first heard it. Later I read the lyrics while watching and I cried with sadness but with hope. Later I watched X Japan Endless Rain (their last concert) and with the connection I bawled my eyes out.
BABYMETAL's No Rain No Rainbow gives hope in answer to X Japan's Endless Rain and with that I can't say how much BABYMETAL makes me love them more than I ever loved any band in my 40 years as a metal head.
🤘🦊🤘
I couldn't agree with you more man, it's just incredible! 🤘🦊🤘
Great reaction again - you are spoiling us with two in one day .... I'm not complaining.😉
So was this the best performance of 'No Rain, No Rainbow'? I would say yes, but maybe the later ones at Budokan 2021 are equally special - there was a very special moment in those.
Legend S was the only time they had the live piano and violins I think ... they pulled out all the stops for those shows. Jake Muller has already said about the kamishibai which preceded this performance and how it seemed to reference the Hiroshima bombing and the black acid rain that followed and turned the sky black. Su is a Hiroshima native, it is a subject she is very well versed in and that is very close to her heart.
Su has still only performed this 7 times I think - Legend 1999 (which included a special cameo role for Yui, Moa and a crystal piano), Legend 1997, Tokyo Dome, twice for the Legend S Baptism XX shows (yes Su's 20th birthday celebrations and her first time with Babymetal in her home town Hiroshima) and two more performances at the Budokan 2021 concerts.
The song was completed and was performed live before the first album was released, but Su-metal has said that it was her first ballad and she didn't really understand it, so she was concentrating on getting the lyrics right and the hitting the right notes, but she could not give it the emotion it deserved so that it might reach peoples' hearts had it been included on the first album.
She said that two years more of performing, singing their songs, possibly allowed her to sing this song properly - it was when she saw someone crying as they listened to this song that she realised this sort of song could move someone's heart. It was only then that she thought it favourable to be included on the second album.
Thank you Grington300. I referenced you as we’ve conversed about this before and frankly you helped me cheer up after hearing it. Jake, as normal these days beat you to the post, but I always appreciate your help, knowledge and support. May the One start a pool on who will post a wall first? LOL. Love you Jake, and others for their knowledge.
@@michelm.6033 I saw your comment, so I did add a little more than I might have, but Jake is a bit quicker than me.
Quicker; yes. However, I’ve known you considerably longer and will never forget your help. PTSD sucks and BM has helped quite a bit, but so have you. I’ve enjoyed learning from you over the past approx. 3 years. I will always support you.
@@michelm.6033 I'm glad I've done even a little to help.
Thanks to everyone for the information and support you all give to each other and the channel!
Queen SU! Such a beautiful song!
Absolutely!
Excellent job! This is a huge contrast after 4 no uta. Such a beautiful song.
Thanks man! Definitely a huge contrast with SO much emotion!
The opening song and performance of this show was to me probably the best opening of any show I've ever seen. I hope you do a stream with this concert too.
Oh you can be sure I'll stream it! Can't wait til we get that far! Thanks!
Love this version the emotion of saddness in Su's eye . It looks as if she is about to cry but then her eyes just sparkling with happiness .
Think you should check out opening of this show it is on Reactors Resource channel " In The Name of "
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Su was 19 during this performance, but she would turn 20 just a few weeks later. This took place in Hiroshima, Su's birth city, and I believe this is the show where they crucified her on the symbol at the end. I also think this is the show where the fans, er, I mean, The One had to wear a mask and a cape to get in. This show has an awesome stage, the moving one with the -wolf- fox heads that had the lit up eyes and the cryo jets. Great song, great performance. Su's ability to convey emotion is underrated.
This was truly a great performance! You are totally correct when you say that Su has the ability to convey emotion. It's in those eyes of hers! Thanks!
SU-METALはその細い肩に全ての悲しみを背負っているかのようです。そして彼女の歌は一切を浄化するでしょう。やがて来たるべき悲劇さえも。
Had to use Google translate to translate, and I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks!
@@GlassMoonGaming Sorry for the hassle. I always look forward to your videos.
@@kitkat6407 No hassle at all! It's just copy paste! Just didn't want it thought that I could suddenly read Japanese overnight! Lol
NO RAIN 🌂 NO RAINBOW 🌈
NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW is a song from BABYMETAL's second original album, METAL RESISTANCE, by SU-METAL. It has the same music structure as Legendary band X Japan 🇯🇵 "Endless Rain" but with a different arrangement. A tear-jerker when listening to "Mikio Fujioka" guitar solo because he's such a phenomenal guitar maestro gone too soon.
This is special for Su and Moa especially Su because she got to perform in her hometown of Hiroshima. After the guitar solo, you can hear Su voice wavering as she tried to hide her emotion. Su owns this performance. Her facial expressions and mannerisms coincide with the song. The show at the Nippon Budokan for the 10th Babymetal anniversary is awesome.
Information:-
•Artist: BABYMETAL.
•Album: METAL RESISTANCE.
•Lyrics: YOSHIFU-METAL, Mk-metal, Nakametal.
•Composition: Yoshifu-metal.
•Arrangement: Ledametal.
NRNR Lyrics:-
Why can't I sleep
どうして眠れないの?
Why is the night over?
どうして夜は終わるの?
I don't need anything, even tomorrow
いらない 何も 明日さえも
A future without you
君がいない未来
Why were you laughing?
どうして笑ってたの?
Why? I was lonely
どうして? 寂しかったのに
Nobody knows it's just
誰も 知らない 本当はただ
I wanted you to be by my side
そばにいて欲しかった
Even despair becomes light
絶望さえも 光になる
Even if it keeps raining
止まない雨が 降り続いても
Even despair becomes light
絶望さえも 光になる
Sad rain casts a rainbow forever
悲しい雨が 虹をかけるよ どこまでも
I can't see you again
二度と会えないけど
I want to remember
忘れないでいたいよ
If your dreams continue, don't wake up
夢が続くなら 覚めないで
Why were you laughing?
どうして笑ってたの?
Why? I was lonely
どうして? 寂しかったのに
Nobody knows it's just
誰も 知らない 本当はただ
I just wanted to meet you
会いたい それだけだった
Even despair becomes light
絶望さえも 光になる
Even if it keeps raining
止まない雨が 降り続いても
Even despair becomes light
絶望さえも 光になる
Sad rain casts a rainbow
悲しい雨が 虹をかけるよ 今も
The unstoppable rain will fill my heart forever
止まない雨が こころ満たすよ いつまでも
Songwriters: Naka Metal / MK Metal / Yoshifumetal
This performance is very special to Su-Metal because it is performed in Su-Metal hometown of Hiroshima. Su-Metal grandmother is a survivor of "hibakusha" of the Hiroshima bombings. You can hear Su-Metal voice wavering after the guitar solo. This concert is also without Yui Mizuno "Yuimetal" who withdrew from Babymetal due to a health hiatus and "Mikio Fujioka" last concert before his untimely death on January 5th of 2018 after suffering injuries from an observation deck fall while stargazing.
It is 75 years since the US dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6 and 9 August, leading to the end of World War Two.
Those who survived the bombings are known as "hibakusha". Survivors faced horrifying aftermath in the cities, including psychological trauma.
The bombings brought about an abrupt end to the war in Asia, with Japan surrendering unconditionally to the Allies on 14 August 1945.
Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🤘🤘🇯🇵🇸🇬#notacult.
Thanks so much!
Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 We are moved by this song because we are human beings. I am Japanese but my nationality and literacy do not have distinct advantages to feel the emotion stirred by Su-Metal and Kamis. Su's voice and Kami's guitars resonates with the bones in my whole body.
This was filmed in 2017 and Su revived this song in the two last shows of 10 BABYMETAL Budokan last year with more matured voice. As an eyewitness of the those shows at the venue, I can tell you that NRNR 2021 was literally heartbreaking and made me forget to breathe. This 2017 version video, however, may be still the best performance although BM always say "the latest is the best". Yes, it may be so because of Mikio's last appearance with Su. 😢
I believe many people like music for the sound. Other people may like music for the lyrics. I enjoy music that makes me feel my emotions. Always a Queen!
I agree. Music that makes me feel something, makes me feel ANYTHING, will always trump anything else. I definitely got the feels in this one. Thanks!
@@michelm.6033 Yeah BM live music/live show is the kind of stuffs that pinnacle in change up attitude, swirl up emotions and get involved in wholeheartedly
The word "gray"---literally "ash-colored"---appears in the lyrics of X Japan's "Endless Rain". (Especially poignant when you think about the city of Hiroshima.) Babymetal responded with a "Rainbow".
That is amazing and so cool. I'm pretty sure, at least according to a lyric translation, that the words Endless Rain appear in this one as well. Very sweet!
Nice reaction. I have this concert on Blueray. Well worth the money. For me probably the best performance of this song. The other performances all have their own coolness to them. This version though a complete stunner. It means more today than when she performed it here. Says a lot about how performances can take on a life all their own. A legendary performance by legendary performers.
Definitely I think this will be one that I definitely purchase. Knowing all the events that take place after this show, sure puts a different spin on the whole thing. Thanks!
And this song was written at a time when Japan was still mourning the loss of so many people in a massive earthquake and tsunami. In fact, I was healed by this song. It gave me a positive feeling to remember the many lives lost, but to live with hope. The lyrics, "Even despair becomes light, and the rain that never stops brings rainbows," are a gentle song as if to accompany the victims who endured the cold rain and sad farewells to their loved ones in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
I hadn't even thought about that event. The song definitely has those healing feelings. I can definitely see that. Thanks!
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😉😉😉🤘🤘🤘
WooHoo!
Lots of metal vocalists have got power and range (Floor or Tarja)... But Su has the ability to put so much emotion into her voice... You see her eyes are kinda glassy with tears.... Loved the part when the light is blue, she's got the sad expression but when the light turns red, her eyes just changes, and you see the Metal Queen is back... For her its not just singing a song, its a whole performance, gestures, expression, emotion. 🤘🦊🤘
You are exactly right! She's got it all!
I have listened to this song countless times over the last few years, and I can honestly say that there wasn't a single time that it didn't make me cry, including this time. I can't pinpoint exactly what it is, but these solos are two of the most emotional solos I know. If the first solo doesn't do it, Su's eyes immediately afterwards kill me. I have never encountered such an emotionally strong presence before, it gets me every time.
The intro to this show is also a must-see experience, so please buy the album. It's only 10€ in the iTunes Store, and I think the physical disc isn't very expensive, either.
Su definitely has that ability with her eyes to get emotion across no matter what. It's amazing. I'll definitely be checking this album and show out! Thanks!
Su held up this song for 2.5 years until she got the emotion perfect. Also, between when she was 16 to 20, she got her adult voice and had to do some voice retraining with some vocal coaches, so yeah, she got much better.
Can definitely hear the improvement!
excellent content Glass Moon-Metal, you are going to love Legend S, it is so emotional, it brings tears to my eyes watching it myself, it is the beginning of the tragedies that would follow BABYMETAL, but they overcome with the power of the fox-god, just wait til you see the end of Legend S, it might just bring a tear or two to your eyes. the lore says that the fox-god split himself into three to be on earth again, but because of Yui's absence, he split himself in half for Su and Moa to rise above their own sadness and put on one of the best live shows ever.
Thanks so much! I can't wait to get to this legendary (no pun intended) show. Thanks!
Thank you! This is a song about love, it’s subsequent loss, and a desire for rekindling. It is in my top two BM performances, simply for the emotion it brings. Su-Metals vocals are outstanding and rival Shine, in my opinion. I’m sure everyone can relate to the lyrics in some way. There is another interpretation of the story, or motivation behind the song, but I’ll let Grington300 address it, if he desires. In short this performance was one of my earliest experiences with BM and led me to be a lifelong fan of Su-Metal. It honestly made me rethink my life’s work and how I treated others. Hopefully, it has made me a better person. ❤️❤️❤️
Jake covered what I was hinting about quite eloquently. I encourage everyone to read his comment. Thank you Jake.
This performance was absolutely incredible for sure. I can't wait to see more! Thanks!
Excellent reaction, thanks!
Yep, definitely needed some tissues, as usual with this song and version. I don't know if this is "the best" or not but it's my favorite for sure.
I consider myself totally biassed by Su and an addict to her vocals and I know that disqualifies me for giving an unbiased opinion but... she's so freaking awesome!
The Legend S - Baptism XX concert is phenomenal. Worth buying it. I did. And I was able to watch it just once. It's way too emotional for me. As you said it was last show with Mikio and also the first without Yui. Even the crowd singing Yui's parts breaks me. I admit it was such an experience watching it.
Definitely one I'm going to have to buy as well. Thanks!
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Pure Emotion
Absolutely!
You guessed correct. Su's 20th birthday gig in their hometown. Yui wasn't in attendance because of health reasons. Little did we know things were all to change dramatically after this.
So crazy to think of what would be after this show. Thanks!
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As has been pointed out, this was Mikio Fujioka's last appearance with BABYMETAL.
They have a close-up on him during this part:
"Nidoto ae-nai kedo, wasure-naide itai yo."
(We shall never meet again, but I want not to forget you forever.)
Mikio passed away on January 5th, 2018, before the video was released.
In this footage, Su was about to turn 20, the traditional age of majority (adulthood) in Japan.
Yui was supposed to perform at this concert, but was unable to appear because of unspecified health reasons.
The introduction just before this song refers to to the bombing of Hiroshima, Su's home prefecture, and the location of the two 'LEGEND S - BAPTISM XX' concerts.
This intro was added for these shows.
That doesn't mean the song was originally written to be about those events, just that they were drawing a connection for these two special concerts in Su's home prefecture of Hiroshima)
The last line of this song is:
"An endless rain fills my heart, forever."
That seems like a clear reference to the X-Japan's 'Endless Rain'.
The actual music reminds me more of the X-Japan song 'Silent Jealousy'.
Thanks so much for all the info! I'm sure looking back at this show just brings out more emotion. Thanks again!
No one descends a staircase as cool and elegantly as Su-Metal. 🙂 Like a true Goddess. This is easily one of her best vocal performances if not the best imo. And those beautiful guitar solos are the icing in the cake.
Completely agree! Thanks!
LEGEND S BAPTISM XX is amazing. Su and Moa show great professionalism, performing without Yui for the first time.
You should check out In the name of - LEGEND S BAPTISM XX
You can be sure I'll be checking it out! Thanks!
I think Budokan black night is the beautiful version. This version is an emotional version and EPIC. And the earliest is the cute version. From the different versions of this song we can see the improvement of Su-metal. ♥️
Thanks! I can't wait to get to the 10 Budokan shows. It'll be a while, but worth the wait.
A few things to add about this performance. Yes you are right, this was Su's 20th Birthday show. Su is a Hiroshima native so this show was super special for her and not only was this Mikio's last show (RIP!) This was the first show without Yui. First time performing as a duo. Which made Black Babymetal songs odd to perform as that was a YUI/MOA thing. But the crowd amazingly took on all of Yui's lines when they came up. It was amazing!
This whole show must've torn on emotions, especially watching it AFTER knowing what all transpired. Thanks!
Well done sir. Great reaction to an absolute masterpiece.
Thanks!! 🤘🦊🤘
The song itself has nothing sort of impressive, but the performers are godly that took it to another level
Completely agree!
One of my joys over the last 5 years or so, is the maturing of Su's voice. The one performance I have always wanted to see is the one, reportedly, with Yui and Moa sitting on stage. Haven't found it yet.
Have a new band for you, ACME, Japanese and they just finished up their US tour. Song, just pick one!!!