What a double feature! Love that you mention the guitar solos, they’re always a highlight for me as well. Literally a day or two after you posted this(not sure cuz of the time differences) Kanami was being handed her very own signature PRS model by the man himself! As someone who has also been stuck in the past musically, I love that our present is the Band-Maid era and that we get to experience them as they are today.
What freaking great reactions!! New sub here. Oh, and btw, I'm flying to Tokyo in less than 24 hours to see the Maids play live at both of their Zepp Haneda shows. It'll be my first time seeing them live. Excitement level now at 3000%!! 🤘🤘💕💕
I'll remember you every time I listen Roger. Without trying to sound silly you really did give me a piece of magic recommending tis band! SO again, and again, Thank you! 🙌🙌
There are many unique aspects to Real Existence that sets it apart from many rock songs: the starts and stops; Miku's little breakout vocal line; MISA's unique high-neck "fugue" during (in this performance) a homage dance with Saiki, both in black dress and shoeless; Akane's double tempo gallop; and Kanami's solo. I mean, who would ever put that kind of solo in a rock song? But it works... just like all of the plot-twists, complex density, and genre-merging they employ on most of their material. Every section offers something different than the previous one. That's one reason many people -- unless you're a musician - may find it difficult to get into their music at first listen. As tightly integrated as it is, there's so much going on. And then you add the Japanese language and maid outfits... But for people who like and appreciate their writing, musicianship, performance and personalities, Band-Maid's beautiful cacophony of excellence offers unlimited rewards for repeat listening... and mega stardom for the Maids, imxo. Thx, The🖐
I have had real existence on repeat! As you said above the song just has so many elements and they all fuse so well together its a pleasure on the ears! ❤️🔥❤️🔥 Happy to see you again Tom!
The reason so many tracks from Band-Maid are not recommended is because most will recommend the bands latest release or they just havent taken the time to listen to the incredible volume of music Band-Maid has to offer. I, personally, can never decide which is my favorite because they are all great. Even before Band-Maid were allowed to write their own songs, Kanomi still had a great influence on how the music was presented. If you're amazed at this band now, you will be flabbergasted when you start hearing tracks that are NOT mostly recommended. My recommendations at this time would be ...(blindly picking)...."Non Fiction Days" and "Giovonni". I believe Giovonni has a special "white room" instrumental and one with vocals. Doesnt matter because everything they do is a work of pure art. Great Reaction.
So happy you enjoyed man! And yeah I think I've got through a lot of the recommended now and now I'm hitting some very special song like these! I'm just son happy I've still got so much more to listen too haha 😁😁😁
Awkward- always in my top 5. A real piece of Kanami genius music, in composition and arrangement. There is another Jananese band called Koiai that comes close to this type of composition. You can try Come See Me or Automatic Official Music Videos. Great reaction again matey- Loving' it. (UK) Will look out for you at The Warning show in April.
Just putting it out there for guitar players... Kanami-san just released a limited 200 Signature guitars for PRS guitars! Order soon! I'm willing to bet it'll sell out pretty fast even at its $5000+ price range. PRS rarely makes signature guitars for its endorsed artists. :)
Great reaction as ever young man. You really do get it and I am so happy to see a "young person" appreciating great music. So, is that seven songs now in your top three? Trust me, there will be more. 🤣 Nerd note: At around two minutes into "Real Existence" MISA - (MISA, MISA, MISA) notices that she is not the only performer onstage with no shoes. Saiki lost her shoes at the end of the previous song. She was standing on the front rail belting out "Freedom". A member of the crew was holding her from behind. He lost his grip and Saiki fell into the crowd. Fortunately, they gave her back. However it was "bye bye" shoes. Miku finished the song singing on her own. There is a video on UA-cam. Saiki regained her footwear during Kanami's solo. Personal note: If you ever wake up feeling like absolute shite go to Band Maid "PAGE". The first three lines are in English. The song will lift you up and make you so glad to be alive. Oh yeah...Sheena Ringo (the most incredible performer that you have never heard of) and her band Tokyo Jihen. Miku, you know the really cute one, (the girl that created Band Maid) ( and, by the way never underestimate this woman) chose her career path after deciding that she wanted to be like Sheena Ringo. So, no Sheena no Band Maid. Your next mission (if you choose to accept it) is to check out Sheena Ringo. All the best kiddo.
Oi aint no way hahah! You're so right! I do have about 7 - 10 top 3s hahah!! 😂 omg I have to go back and see that!!! and I can't agree more! There are days when I'm not feeling it but genuinely when I start listening my mood changes almost instantly. Its a little of magic I say! Now Neil. I humbly ACCEPT! I'm gonna tag you when I drop the vid! Just as a little thanks if thats ok. I'm sure it'll blow me away haha! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
New Subby from Aust. I can never listen to "Awkward" without listening to "Matchless Gum" (from the same concert). An since you seem to always do "2 fers" maybe you could do "Unfair Game" (no official clip - but don't let that put you off) with one of Kanami's longest solo's. These two masterpieces are from the "Yolo" mini album - "Yolo" is another awesome song. Luv ur work.
Kanami messes with your head with her guitar tone in Awkard. And yeah, it took you 2 months till you finally react to Real Existence - But I aint mad. Real Existence is worth waiting for.
@The_Five23 oh, I forgot. You have to check out XG's latest track called 'Howling'. Another group from Japan and a current favorite of mine. I'm curious to see what you think.
What a double feature!
Love that you mention the guitar solos, they’re always a highlight for me as well. Literally a day or two after you posted this(not sure cuz of the time differences) Kanami was being handed her very own signature PRS model by the man himself!
As someone who has also been stuck in the past musically, I love that our present is the Band-Maid era and that we get to experience them as they are today.
What freaking great reactions!! New sub here. Oh, and btw, I'm flying to Tokyo in less than 24 hours to see the Maids play live at both of their Zepp Haneda shows. It'll be my first time seeing them live. Excitement level now at 3000%!! 🤘🤘💕💕
OMG!!! Its been 3 days! Did you have an amazing time!! Please tell me what it was like I'm so jealous hahaha!! 🔥🔥
Band Maid is the musical gift to the world!!!
Magic!
Band Maid! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️
You heard him, Roger "Best thing anyone could've done for me".😁
Just wonderful 👍🍻
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I'll remember you every time I listen Roger. Without trying to sound silly you really did give me a piece of magic recommending tis band! SO again, and again, Thank you! 🙌🙌
They simply never dissappoint,ever,Best band out there pal,great reaction.
It's magic every time I listen.
Awkward -- a song somewhere between unexpected and masterful.
Couldn't have said it better. 😁😁
@@The_Five23 👍
Those trills at the end of 'Awkward' get me every time!
Great reaction! Real Existence is a top 10 Band Maid favorite of mine. I love these ladies! Greatest Band ever!❤❤
Its definitely one of my favourites too! The more I listen the more I love haha!
There are many unique aspects to Real Existence that sets it apart from many rock songs: the starts and stops; Miku's little breakout vocal line; MISA's unique high-neck "fugue" during (in this performance) a homage dance with Saiki, both in black dress and shoeless; Akane's double tempo gallop; and Kanami's solo. I mean, who would ever put that kind of solo in a rock song? But it works... just like all of the plot-twists, complex density, and genre-merging they employ on most of their material.
Every section offers something different than the previous one. That's one reason many people -- unless you're a musician - may find it difficult to get into their music at first listen. As tightly integrated as it is, there's so much going on. And then you add the Japanese language and maid outfits... But for people who like and appreciate their writing, musicianship, performance and personalities, Band-Maid's beautiful cacophony of excellence offers unlimited rewards for repeat listening... and mega stardom for the Maids, imxo. Thx, The🖐
I have had real existence on repeat! As you said above the song just has so many elements and they all fuse so well together its a pleasure on the ears! ❤️🔥❤️🔥 Happy to see you again Tom!
@@The_Five23 🙏
The reason so many tracks from Band-Maid are not recommended is because most will recommend the bands latest release or they just havent taken the time to listen to the incredible volume of music Band-Maid has to offer. I, personally, can never decide which is my favorite because they are all great. Even before Band-Maid were allowed to write their own songs, Kanomi still had a great influence on how the music was presented. If you're amazed at this band now, you will be flabbergasted when you start hearing tracks that are NOT mostly recommended. My recommendations at this time would be ...(blindly picking)...."Non Fiction Days" and "Giovonni". I believe Giovonni has a special "white room" instrumental and one with vocals. Doesnt matter because everything they do is a work of pure art. Great Reaction.
So happy you enjoyed man! And yeah I think I've got through a lot of the recommended now and now I'm hitting some very special song like these! I'm just son happy I've still got so much more to listen too haha 😁😁😁
Moratorium, Hibana, Corallium, Anemone, Cross, Yolo, Glory, Order, matchless GUM, Secret my lips, Sayonakidori, Time, Puzzle, would be great too..
Prior to last year my play lists averaged songs from 60-70-early 80s. Now it's just band-maid. I couldn't be happier 😂❤😂
Haha omg I can't relate to this more!! hahaha! Its the same for me 😂❤️🔥
Thanks for reacting to a rare live clip. Saiki's voice is so delicate when she's in her half-steam-ahead only
No problem! glad you enjoyed! Her voice is beautiful 🤘
Awkward- always in my top 5. A real piece of Kanami genius music, in composition and arrangement. There is another Jananese band called Koiai that comes close to this type of composition. You can try Come See Me or Automatic Official Music Videos. Great reaction again matey- Loving' it. (UK) Will look out for you at The Warning show in April.
Yes Graham! will be cool to actually see some of you haha! Yeah awkward took me off guard Incredible song!
Majestic pair of Lives. From the beauty of Kanami at the start...to Full Mincho Mode in RLXSTNCE. She's one of the 5 in my Top 2 Favourite Humans 👍👌❤🤘
I like the favourite humans line! I can get behind that! 😁🤘
And her favorite human is Saiki. 😁
This album is absolutely incredible!!!!!!! But Awkward and Real existence are the songs that turned me into a Maidiac !!!!!
I'm glad I got to listen to them both now whilst I'm already falling down the hole! Just made me love them more!
Along with "Moratorium", "Awkward" has my fave B-M breakdown cos it comes out of nowhere & punches you right in the face :)
Right! Moratorium hit me hard and then to have these as well!!
Just putting it out there for guitar players... Kanami-san just released a limited 200 Signature guitars for PRS guitars! Order soon! I'm willing to bet it'll sell out pretty fast even at its $5000+ price range. PRS rarely makes signature guitars for its endorsed artists. :)
OMG, if I had the money yeah I'd so be grabbing one! Damn! I do love collecting stuff haha!
Every song is good!
Agreed!
Great reaction as ever young man.
You really do get it and I am so happy to see a "young person" appreciating great music.
So, is that seven songs now in your top three? Trust me, there will be more. 🤣
Nerd note:
At around two minutes into "Real Existence" MISA - (MISA, MISA, MISA)
notices that she is not the only performer onstage with no shoes.
Saiki lost her shoes at the end of the previous song. She was standing on the front rail belting out "Freedom".
A member of the crew was holding her from behind. He lost his grip and Saiki fell into the crowd.
Fortunately, they gave her back. However it was "bye bye" shoes.
Miku finished the song singing on her own. There is a video on UA-cam.
Saiki regained her footwear during Kanami's solo.
Personal note:
If you ever wake up feeling like absolute shite go to Band Maid "PAGE".
The first three lines are in English.
The song will lift you up and make you so glad to be alive.
Oh yeah...Sheena Ringo (the most incredible performer that you have never heard of) and her band Tokyo Jihen.
Miku, you know the really cute one,
(the girl that created Band Maid) ( and, by the way never underestimate this woman) chose her career path after deciding that she wanted to be like Sheena Ringo.
So, no Sheena no Band Maid.
Your next mission (if you choose to accept it) is to check out Sheena Ringo.
All the best kiddo.
Oi aint no way hahah! You're so right! I do have about 7 - 10 top 3s hahah!! 😂
omg I have to go back and see that!!!
and I can't agree more! There are days when I'm not feeling it but genuinely when I start listening my mood changes almost instantly. Its a little of magic I say!
Now Neil. I humbly ACCEPT! I'm gonna tag you when I drop the vid! Just as a little thanks if thats ok. I'm sure it'll blow me away haha! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
New Subby from Aust.
I can never listen to "Awkward" without listening to "Matchless Gum" (from the same concert).
An since you seem to always do "2 fers" maybe you could do "Unfair Game" (no official clip - but don't let that put you off) with one of Kanami's longest solo's.
These two masterpieces are from the "Yolo" mini album - "Yolo" is another awesome song.
Luv ur work.
That version of Gum...with the distorted vocal like "Yeah Yeah Yeah" background sound...Great 👍
Ayyyy. Thanks for the sub! So glad you enjoyed! And thanks for the recommendations! I'll be doing them all thank you :D
I can't wait to listen!
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Yeahhhh bro! 🤘🤘
Kanami messes with your head with her guitar tone in Awkard. And yeah, it took you 2 months till you finally react to Real Existence - But I aint mad. Real Existence is worth waiting for.
Genuinely was so shocked with this song! I've ad it on react since ahaha 😂😁🔥
Hey
Wassuppppppppp!🤘🤘🤘
Count the stops.
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Nemophila 'G.O.D.' OMV
Lovebites 'Stand and Deliver' OMV or Official Live
More bada$$ female J-rock.
You can thank me later!😂
Imma add them to the list! Stay tuned! They will come! And I'm sure I will be thanking you haha!
@The_Five23 oh, I forgot. You have to check out XG's latest track called 'Howling'. Another group from Japan and a current favorite of mine. I'm curious to see what you think.