Hola YouTube fam! My name is NittPicc and I'm stoked you found me and my music reaction channel!
This channel serves as a space where we can engage in discussions about your favorite music across diverse styles and genres. I'm thrilled to delve into the fascinating world of music and explore why the songs we listen to have such a profound effect on our emotions. Together we can begin to comprehend the reasons behind our musical preferences and why we're drawn to what we love.
I'm a seasoned professional musician and educator based in the heart of Texas, holding multiple degrees in music. Over the past decade, I've devoted myself to sharing the art of flute playing through private lessons, fostering a dynamic studio of 70 to 80 students. Beyond the practice room, my musical journey has led me to perform with professional symphonies as well as embrace the intimate settings of small pubs.
I'm a nerd who absolutely LOVES gaming, coffee, fitness, skin care, makeup and content creation!
NittPicc
Hola familia!
One more post today and I promise to leave you alone on this Sunday.
Tomorrow there will be a video here on YouTube, but there will be a FREE for EVERYONE video on Patreon that was a Perfect 4th member request!
On YouTube: Nanki TRIO - Battle on Southern Sea
On Patreon: LOVEBITES - Dystopia Symphony with Moonlight Sonata intro (Thank you David Cousins!)
I hope the start to your 4th of July weekend is getting started off great!
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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Hola Familia!
I have the whole week off this upcoming week and I am so excited to have a few moments to get ahead in YouTube recordings, practice bass and maybe kick my feet up and enjoy some time to myself! What are your plans for the 4th of July weekend?
Music Time!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
I have reacted to BAND-MAID’s “Bubble” twice now on Patreon. This means we are going to do some research on this track. It’s honestly fun to see what you can dig up on some of these songs. I can’t wait to share the research with you and talk about the music again!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹Belle Sisoki - “The Revolution”
This isn’t my first rodeo listening to Belle Sisoki, however it has been a while since I have checked her out. She’s a techno EDM composer who fuses ethnic instruments from her homeland, Malaysia. The thumbnail of this video seems to feature a lot of the unique instruments that she uses in her music, so I am excited to check this out!
🔹NELKE - ”ステレオタイプヒロイック” (Stereotype Heroic)
I am late to the game here, but I am checking out one of the songs off this band’s EP released earlier this year. RIRIKO started out as a J-Pop singer but her sound started to evolve. This lead her to a more rock style. Formerly called the “RIRIKO band,” NELKE is gaining more popularity, so why not check them out?
🔹BAND-MAID - “Bubble” from 2020 World Domination Tour & 10th Anniversary Tour
I already have 2 videos up on Patreon about “Bubble” so why not check out 2 live versions of this song. “Bubble” is one of my favorite songs and I know that a lot of you love it too. It’s got a great drive and melody to it with a cool switch up in the middle! I cannot wait to checkout the live versions!
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.10, “Always Lost”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.9, “Protocol”
🔹ReLIFE - S.1, Ep.9, “Revenge”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.16, “Maiden’s Prayer”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.16, “Long-Lived Friends”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.22, “Evolution”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.42, “Lantern Plant”
🔹Assassination Classroom - S.1, Ep.7, “School Trip Time/1st Period”
I want to know what your 4th of July traditions are. I remember my dad would take my brother and me to buy fireworks to set off, much to my mom's dismay. We would also be at my grandparents house having a carne asada with the family while listening to the "La Rancherita del Aire" radio station. What did you do growing up or now?
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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Hola Familia!
Hey guys! Does anyone feel like June is going by slow or fast? I have been enjoying the slow moving weeks and having some time to do some extra activities. What have you been up to this summery season?
Let’s get to the music!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
This week we check out “Dilemma!” When I saw the title of this song I really wanted to know what the band’s dilemma was about. I always like to think about what was Miku’s inspiration for the lyrics. The definition of a dilemma according to Merriam-Webster is a difficult situation requiring a choice between two or more undesireable or conflicting alternatives. What are those two conflicting ideas? Let’s check it out!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹Melt - “Plant the Garden”
It’s been a while since I have listened to a song from Melt and I am glad to be back again! “Sour Candy” was a great tune and I absolutely loved the band and the vocalist. This song comes off their more recent album “If There’s a Heaven” and apparently we will get a showcase of Veronica, the singer’s voice!
🔹Sohyang - “Moving On”
I have only had the opportunity to check out one of Sohyang’s original songs before now. I am excited to listen to “Moving On.” I was told that this song is about a personal experience in her life. I love that music is her healing outlet! It’s been a while so I’m excited to check this out!
🔹BAND-MAID - “Dilemma” from 2020 World Domination Tour
Look…I really love this album. Period. I know it’s a favorite of mine. I have also really loved what I have seen from the World Domination Tour show. I like to check out the live shows because I love to watch the energy of the Maids. This album was made to have some medium tempo songs for the Maids to take a breather, but seeing their energy on stage during these songs leads me to believe that they only know how to bring it on stage!
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.9, “Disbanding”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.8 “Rumors”
🔹ReLIFE - S.1, Ep.8, “Rift”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.15, “Coppelia”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.15, “Smells Like Trouble”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.21, “Senpai’s True Abilities”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.41, “Fox Village”
🔹Assassination Classroom - S.1, Ep.6, “Test Time”
Outside of teaching and recording, I’ve had some time to play a few video games here and there and I have been collecting new house plants. It’s been a nice summer so far. I hope your summer has been going well!
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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NittPicc
Hola Familia!
I’ve had a lazy week. All the things I wanted to get done didn’t happen because I came home after teaching, ate dinner and crashed. I had some low energy this week, so I am looking forward to energetic reactions this week!
Let’s get to the music!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
When I see the word “Azure” I think of a poem I read as a kid about the Chinese dragon of the East. The dragon is supposed to symbolize growth and renewal. I have mentioned a lot lately that I have really enjoyed diving a little deeper into the lyrics of BAND-MAID’s music because there is a lot of beauty within them! I am excited to check out a new song!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹Couch - “Big Talk” full album review!
I haven’t done a full album review before. I’m actually a little nervous about this because it’s a long time to stay focused on the music and speak on it, but why not take on a new challenge? I have listened to “What Were You Thinking” and I couldn’t help but dance in my seat! I want to hear what Couch brings in their most recent album!
🔹Mai Otome - “Hoshi ga Kanaderu Monogatari”
Mai-Otome is a spinoff anime series of Mai-HiME that takes place in the distance future and follows Arika Yumemiya who’s in search of her mother on the planet Earl. From what I understand this song is a lullaby known only by the princess of the kingdom, but the princess was kidnapped and there is doubt if the current princess on the throne is the real one. Three main characters sing phrases of this lullaby, making the audience question who’s the real princess! I am excited to hear this lullaby knowing this information!
🔹BAND-MAID - “Azure” December 13, 2020 online Okyu-ji
I haven’t seen the online Okyu-ji in a hot minute so I am excited to see this show again. I heard that this song can be seen performed on “Medium in Summer” show that they did, but since I cannot find that on BM Prime I’ll stick with this one!
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.8, “Why”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.7 - “Society”
🔹ReLIFE, S.1, Ep.7, “Test Subject 001->002”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.14, “The Raven”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.14, “Privilege of the Young”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.20, “Oikawa Toru is Not a Genius”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.40, “Festering Resentment”
🔹Assassination Classroom - S.1, Ep.5, “Assembly Time”
I’m so serious about absolutely crashing when I got home everyday this week. I had some plants that I need to repot, some dishes to get to. I wanted to maybe play a video game or 2 but I chose to sleep. Does this ever happen to you? What do you do when you feel unbelievably tired? What do you do when you’re tired but you don’t want to sleep?
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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Hola Familia,
There was a small hiccup with the video today. It will be coming later this evening!
Keep an eye out for a reaction to NOVELISTS later today.
In the mean time, here's a .5 picture of my dog, Boston!
LOOK AT THAT SNOOT!
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NittPicc
Hola Familia!
If you’re reading this, I am recording as we speak! I have to record early this morning because I am going to the Rangers baseball game tonight. It’s Hispanic heritage night and I refuse to miss collecting the jersey for this year! I missed out on last year. NEVER AGAIN!
Let’s get to the music!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
It’s been a hot minute since I have listened to “Wonderland” and I am not proud of that. As I was sitting here doing some light research on the Conqueror album, I’ve noticed a few masters and princesses saying that they feel like this song doesn’t get the love it deserves. I am going to re-listen to this one again and dive into the Miku’s lyrics and how she uses certain techniques to connect to the audience more. Let’s go!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹NO BRAIN - “You Have a Crush on Me”
All I needed to hear was that there were ties to Rolling Quartz for this band. I saw that and knew that I had to check them out. They are an early K-punk band signed with Mirrorball Music which is the same label that RQ is signed with. I cannot wait to check out some Korean punk music!
🔹Bray Me - “イエスタデイ” (“Yesterday”), with live performance recorded by BenJPR
I have done a reaction to Bray Me before and I loved their sound in “Marley.” The pure emotions that came across in the lyrics was beautiful and knowing that Kotani wrote the lyrics herself made it even that much more emotional. I am excited to hear what this song has in store as well as the live performance recording provided by Ben!
🔹BAND-MAID - “Wonderland” online Christmas acoustic
I feel somewhat ashamed that I have not heard this song again since the first time I did a reaction to it. I actually feel a little sick typing that out, but let’s move on! I didn’t realize that a lot of these ballady type songs were going to be on the acoustic album! I should’ve realized that it just makes sense! We check out another gem (I know it’s going to be) this Sunday!
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.7, “Even After Today’s Concert Ends”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.6 - “Kids”
🔹ReLIFE, S.1, Ep.6, “This Isn’t the First Time”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.13, “Swan Lake”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.13, “Aversion to One’s Own Kind”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.19, “Conductors”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.39, “Ice”
🔹Assasination Classroom - S.1, Ep.4, “Grown-Up Time”
This is going to be super random, but I’m curious…
Is anyone here into plants? I have been collecting, propagating and growing house and garden plants for a little bit and it’s become an obsession. There’s something so relaxing and cute about caring for plants that I love. Do I have any plant lovers out there?
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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Hola familia!
Wondering where the video is today?
Well...it's blocked. My editor cannot fix it right now since he's at his work right now, and I am also teaching.
BUT!
It's up FREE for EVERYONE on Patreon right now! You do not need to be a free member to view or comment, so if you cannot wait until it's fixed tomorrow then I would go check it out!
Here's the link: www.patreon.com/cw/nittpiccreacts
We are checking out the NOVA TWINS and their song GLORY. I love the sound and work these ladies do, so check 'em out if you can!
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NittPicc
Hola Familia!
Happy weekend! I am in full swing of summer now that I have done one full week of lessons with my students. It’s gonna be a nice and easy summer. I would like to say I would be traveling and such, but I don’t mind being at home. I like me a good staycation! That also means more time with you guys! YAY!
Let’s get to the music!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
We are on to the next song, “At the Drop of a Hat.” This album is turning out to be a very different album and while different can be uncomfortable at times it can also be a breath of fresh air. So far I am enjoying the dive and we aren’t even half way yet!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹Unleash the Archers - “Together We Ride”
This band had me floored when I heard them the first time. I was told that their singer really shines in this song, so I am excited to check it out. I mean, with a name like Brittany “Slayes”, how could you not kill it on vocals?!
🔹Moyun - “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC and reacting to “The Largest Flute in China”
A double reaction is coming this week in the form of looking at the largest flute in China. Look...you show me a huge flute, and I’m in! It also gives me a reason to show you some big flutes! The other reaction we have is from Mo Yun playing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” on guzheng. Again, playing great music on world instruments? I am in!
🔹BAND-MAID - “At the Drop of a Hat” online Christmas acoustic
I’m really excited about this since I forget how awesome this performance is from the few songs that I have seen done in this okyuji. I cannot wait to hear the differences and similarities from the studio version!
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.6, “Why, When It’s Too Late”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.5 - “Distortion”
🔹ReLIFE, S.1, Ep.5, “Overlap”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.12, “Banquet of Darkness”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.12, “A Real Hero”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.17, “The Iron Wall”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.38, “The Dancing Ghost”
🔹Assassination Classroom - S.1, Ep.3, “Karma Time”
I just wanted to check in on everyone and say that I hope you are doing well. I know a lot can happen day to day and I feel like every now and then it’s nice to check in on one another. I hope that if there is some gloom in your life that you find some sunshine. If you are having a great time right now, take it all in! If you feel alone, reach out to someone. If you haven’t heard from someone in a while, reach out to them. One kind word. One small gesture. It can make someone’s day.
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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Hola Familia!
I hope you are all well! Two weeks off from teaching was great and yet there was so much chaos. I’ll explain down below, but we are here for music first! We have so cool music coming this Sunday, so...
Let’s get to the music!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
I had to double check if I had heard “Mirage” since I have listened to a fair amount of songs on this album, but from what I believe and researched on my own self, I have not! We have a normal reaction today for BAND-MAID Sunday. It will be nice to sit down and listen to a performance today!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹Destrose - “Rin”
This metal band was around from 2007 to 2015 and was apparently known for their frequent line up changes which also spawned other new bands like Fate Gear and Mary’s Blood (which I don’t know). There were about 20 members that came in and out of the band. This was all the information I was given, but I found it cool that Haruna, the current drummer of LOVEBITES, was the original drummer of Destrose!
🔹Huntertones - “Wonder boy”
It’s been a hot minute since I have done a Huntertones reaction and I am excited! This group was formed in Ohio, eventually moving and establishing themselves in Brooklyn. I know them for their OG trio consisting of Dan on sax, Jon on trumpet/sousaphone and Chris on trombone/beatbox.
🔹BAND-MAID - “Mirage” 3 performances! Yokohama Arena, Line Cube Shibuya, and
the online Christmas acoustic show!
I had some help a while back (thanks Eaglez1!) creating a list of live performances from the “Conqueror” album that I could check out when I finally got around to listening and fully diving into it. This means that we are checking out 3 performances today! I am excited because I love the different atmospheres, camera angles and stage presence each performance will bring. Let’s check it out!
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.5, “I’m Not Running Away”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.4 - “Religion”
🔹ReLIFE, S.1, Ep.4, “Fall”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.11, “La Sylphide”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.11, “Winter in the Northern Lands”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.16, “Winners and Losers”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.37, “The Baths”
⭐NEW⭐Assasination Classroom - S.1, Ep.2, “Baseball Time”
My phone was starting to overheat and shut down when it was being used. This created a lot of panic for me since I use my phone for EVERYTHING. I used it to run my lesson business, content creation, directions, research...I hate how much I have come to rely on my phone for a lot of these things, but it’s easy access when it’s just in your pocket. I got a used/new phone and it didn’t work and after 3 days of struggling without one, I finally caved and got a brand new one. I have a better camera on this new phone, so I might actually start recording from different places in my office or house just for fun. I’ll stop complaining about my small problems!
Cheers to another week!
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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Hola Familia!
This upcoming week is my first real week off from teaching. It’s going to be nice to have a little time to myself even though I have a lot of content to record and things to do around the house. It’s nice to have the time to do it all though!
Let’s get to the music!
🎀BAND-MAID Sunday:
We have reached “Endless Story” on the Conqueror album and again, I have done an extensive deep dive into this song 2 times on Patreon! I compared the music video and the live performance from the Yokohama Arena, as well as diving into the score I was gifted and seeing all it’s moving parts! What does that leave us?
A deep dive into the song itself? You best believe it! I want to talk about why this song was and is important to their growth as a band as well as why it was a turning point for the fanbase. Let’s get into it!
🅿️PATREON Extras: - patreon.com/nittpiccreacts
🔹Inugami Circus Dan - “Sing Rock and Roll”
Kabuki style makeup, enka style singing and a kimono and old school war uniforms? I’m in! Inugami Circus Dan mixes their looks and style to create a unique musical experience. The enka style singing with a constant use of rolling the R’s is different from the norm! This track feels like rock and blues were mixed together!
🔹BlackLab - “His Name Is…”
This band has only 2 members. They have a dark and grungy sound and play around with multiple time signatures in this performance! You know how I feel about time signatures. 😏 Don’t let the thumbnail keep you from clicking. This band is worth checking out!
🔹BAND-MAID - “Endless Story” interview on NHK Japan
As I was doing research for the project on YouTube today, I went down link after link until I found an interview featuring musical artists from japan and BAND-MAID was one of them. They talk about their quest for world domination and also what is lovely is hearing all the hopes they have and knowing how much they’ve already accomplished.
🈁ANIME Reactions Coming Up:
✅Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night - FINISHED!
✅Angel Beats! - FINISHED!
✅A Place Further than the Universe - FINISHED!
✅K-ON!, series and K-ON!, The Movie - FINISHED!
🔹BanG Dream! It’s My Go! - S.1, Ep.4 “For Our Whole Lives?!”
🔹Serial Experiments Lain - S.1, Ep.3 - “Religion”
🔹ReLIFE, S.1, Ep.3 - “You’re Old Now”
🔹Princess Tutu - S.1, Ep.10, “Cinderella”
🔹Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - S.1, Ep.10 “A Powerful Mage”
🔹Haikyuu!! - S.1, Ep.16, “Winners and Losers”
🔹The Apothecary Diaries - S.2, Ep.36, “Ka Zuigetsu”
⭐NEW⭐Assassination Classroom - S.1, Ep.1, “Assassination Time”
I got a new microphone! After last week’s BAND-MAID video that I worked so hard on had HORRIBLE audio from myself, I told myself that it was time to purchase what is needed to record properly. Thanks to all of you, I could get this new mic and what is needed to use it. I am very grateful!
Cheers to another week!
Con Amor,
💜NittPicc💜
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