"Sense" is the eighth single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid, released in Japan on October 27, 2021, by Pony Canyon.[1] The song was used as the opening theme song for the anime Platinum End.[1]
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| Single by Band-Maid | ||||
| from the EP Unleash | ||||
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| Released | October 27, 2021 | |||
| Length | 11:01 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Band-Maid | |||
| Band-Maid singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| Band-Maid "Sense" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics
editThey were approached to write "Sense" on New Year's Day 2021 and recorded it before summer.[2] The lyrics are about the manga Platinum End. They were given free range with the lyrics, except that they had to include the words "angel" and "premonition".[3] The orchestral intro was not originally part of the song, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno composed it after the producers of the anime asked them to include it.[4][5]
"Hibana" was used in the Japanese e-sports competition game Rainbow Six Siege, which the lyrics are based on.[3][6]
"Corallium" is lead vocalist Saiki Atsumi's first lyrical composition.[4] Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato also wrote lyrics for the song, but Atsumi's lyrics were chosen instead.[4] The song is about the ocean, which she is afraid of. She stated that she thinks the ocean is similar to love.[4] Atsumi asked Tōno to write a song similar to "Alone" or "Choose Me".[6]
Background and release
editThe single was released in three versions: a limited edition which contains the CD, a Blu-ray of six songs recorded at an online concert on May 10, 2021, a second limited edition which contains the CD and a DVD of the aforementioned concert, and a standard edition which only contains the CD.[1] "Sense" and "Corallium" appeared on their EP Unleash.[7]
Critical reception
editRaijin Rock called it the best single/EP of the year and said that the songs are "...frenetic, furious, hypnotic, insane, manic."[8] JRock News said of the title track "Every part of it packs punches and you’re left without a second of rest."[9] JaME said that "...none of the three songs on this energy bomb of a single would sound out of place on the January release."[10] Trent Cannon of Rice Digital said that the title track is "...every bit as dramatic and soaring as the best metal bands".[11]
Music video
editThe music video for "Sense" was released on October 27, 2021,[12] directed by Ryoji Aoki.[13]
Track listing
edit- CD
All music is composed by Band-Maid
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sense" | Miku Kobato | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Spark" (Hibana, 火花) | Kobato | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Corallium" | Saiki Atsumi | 3:56 |
- Blu-ray/DVD
All lyrics are written by Miku Kobato; all music is composed by Band-Maid
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I Still Seek Revenge." | |
| 2. | "Youth" | |
| 3. | "Why Why Why" | |
| 4. | "H-G-K" | |
| 5. | "Chemical Reaction" | |
| 6. | "Ambition" (Honkai, 本懐) |
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the "Sense" single liner notes.[14]
Band-Maid members
- Misa – bass
- Miku Kobato – vocals, guitar
- Saiki Atsumi – vocals
- Akane Hirose – drums
- Kanami Tōno – guitar
Recording and management
- Sound producer: Band-Maid
- Recording Engineer: Masyoshi Yamamoto
- Mix Engineer: Masahiko Fukui
- Mastered: Masahiko Fukui
- Cover design: Saiki Atsumi
- Jacket illustration: The Butler
- Art direction: Masashi Nakazato (Number Inc.)
- Design: Yuta Sekiguchi (Number Inc.)
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon)[15] | 14 |
| Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[16] | 13 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan[1] | October 27, 2021 | CD, digital download | |
| CD with Blu-ray | |||
| CD with DVD | |||
| Worldwide[17] | Digital download |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "【Update】Band-Maid、10/27(水) New Single「Sense」リリース！TVアニメ『プラチナエンド』OPテーマ 先行配信中！" [[News] Band-Maid New Single "Sense" will be released! This will be the OP theme for the TV anime "Platinum End" and the TV size version is available!]. bandmaid.tokyo. 2021-09-13. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ "【インタビュー】Band-Maid、新しい武器を手に入れ"心の世界征服"" (in Japanese). Barks.jp. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ a b "Band-Maid「Sense」インタビュー――中2病みたいなワクワク!" (in Japanese). Usen. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ a b c d "「幸せにしてやる！」Band-Maidの本質とは" (in Japanese). musicvoice.jp. 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ "Japan's Band-Maid Talk Connecting With Fans Around the World During COVID & Their New Single 'Sense'". Billboard. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ a b "＜インタビュー＞Band-Maid、コロナ禍での国内外のファンに向けた活動＆最新シングル『Sense』を語る" (Skip to the second page.) (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. 2021-11-11.
- ^ "[News] Band-Maid New EP 「Unleash」Release Info 2022.07.03". bandmaid.tokyo. 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "The Year 2021 in review". raijinrock.com. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2021". JRock News. 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "Band-Maid – Sense". JaME. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ Cannon, Trent (30 November 2021). "The essential Band-Maid". ricedigital.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ White, G Andrew (2021-10-26). "Band-Maid lights up heavy music video "Sense"!". JRock News. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ ""Sense" Music Video Information" (in Japanese). Space Shower TV. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ Sense (CD liner notes). Band-Maid. Pony Canyon. 2021.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Sense(初回生産限定盤/Blu-ray Disc付) | Band-Maid" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2021/11/08 付け". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ "Sense — Single by Band-Maid". Apple Music. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
External links
edit- Discography – Band-Maid official website