The pattern I’ve confirmed is that real musicians who are savvy about composition and performing ALL LOVE BAND MAID! I guess talent recognizes itself.💪🏻🤘🏻
Another instance of the "sense of community" you spoke about: during the call-and-response between Kanami e Misa (the one with the crazy kick drum fills), the reason Misa looks to her right with that expression is because the boost on her pedalboard was turned on by Kanami. You can actually see on a shot of Akane the moment when Kanami lifts her foot to press on Misa's pedals and later when she turns it off. After that, this move became a tradition on their live shows (easier to spot on the online ones).
@@WavePotter Miku reeeeally likes this song. In a Twitch interview with Herman Li (Dragonforce), she said this was her favorite song to play live, since it really got the audience pumped up. Kanami couldn't pick a favorite ☺️
@@BMfansince2020 Not really. As far as I know that was just the case with ‘Without Holding Back’ written to prepare Miku to play her parts in ‘Different’. Most of their instrumentals are made to give Saiki a break or just because they love playing instrumentals. The lore says that ‘Onset’ was internally known as Saiki’s pee break. LOL
Thumbs up as I know this will be a great reaction, because how could it not be as it's Band-Maid playing with our senses Without Holding Back. Before Yesterday, it wouldn't be possible to know what out Real Existence is without Band-Maid, but now we all know that when Band-Maid plays, they're really saying "Look at me" I will restore Order to your life because this is About Us.
In 2yrs time B-M celebrate their 10th anniversary. I'm not saying they should release a DVD stuffed with rare & never before seen live performances....but they should :)
I think you discovered the biggest reason we are all maidiacs, they make us smile. Amazing transitions, the verses are never the same, solos that are mind-blowing but don't distract from the song and the fact that they have so much fun on stage with everyone getting to showcase their talent. I can't wait to see them live as soon as I get the chance.
Loved it, man. Here's my story. Grew up and hit the most influential age when grunge went big. Guess what happened after that? Nu-metal, bubblegum pop, and hip-hop. Then EDM and auto-tune. Everything I loved disappeared and became, almost literally, the opposite of what I admired. I'm internet literate. I tried to stay abreast of musical trends. I actually did. But I hated all the trends. You'll often hear "Oh, just listen to *BAND X* that is out of the mainstream. There's plenty of stuff for everyone." Spoiler alert: no, there isn't. When I first heard the phrase "post-rock" in the late 90s I was excited. This was going to be a more epic form of rock with modern techniques, right? No, it was melodic self-indulgence. If I want melody, I'll go to Mozart. Thanks. I went prog then. I'm not a musician. But everything else, even to my untrained ear was. Just. So. Boring. That was about the time I started hearing that "Band X is a lot more complicated that Nirvana." I'm sure they are. But they're not as interesting. I couldn't tell you why prog caught me, aside from the fact that it wasn't predictable. Hey! A lot of post-rock wasn't predictable. But it was still boring AF with a pretentiousness that made even me (someone who was happy to explore the famously-pretentious genre of PROG-ROCK) cringe. At this point, I'm like: "Welp, I guess music is dead for me. That's pretty sad. At least I tried." This was where I sat for 17 years. Then, a prog-rock reactor that I was subscribed to, for some reason, did Band-Maid. It saved music for me. I'm not exaggerating. I'd given up for nearly 2 decades. What you described in this video is exactly what means so much to me. Have a great day!
I think you've summed it up pretty well. I'm a bit older than you, and for me the gods were Cream, Hendrix, Sabbath etc. Prog actually goes back to Pink Floyd, King Crimson, etc., but it certainly had its excursions into pretentiousness. Anyway, I won't say it was just Band-Maid--I love the European symphonic metal bands, but they get no oxygen in the U.S. Keep getting the word about about Band Maid and maybe we can save more souls!
Me too...listen to rock/metal music since idk 13 maybe...then i stop listening to those genre when i was 23 coz not so much for me anymore (when rock metal prog turn me off/ boring i guess) and i just jump for some more fun to listen then came across Kpop in 2004 ...but discover Band-maid in 2016 i wasn't aware of that just listen to their music( not as much as Kpop back then) but fall in love with them once again when i saw them live in 2018.. hell yeah...my no 1 band in my heart..
I was there too, my friend. I am older as well, here in 2021 I will turn 57. I found Band-Maid in October 2018, was immediately HOOKED, and saw them play live in Dallas for Kanami's Birthday September 28th, 2019. It was everything I had dreamed and hoped it would be, and so much more. Best band, fan, audience interaction I have ever witnessed. Chemistry like this just doesn't happen without divine guidance from above.
I saw them in concert 3 times, not one, 3 times in one week, best concerts I have ever seen in my life, I'm an old boomer, I have seen every super band of the past, Band-Maid can killing you in a storm of emotional superpower good music. Run to see them if you can!!!!
A really nice comment and compliment that the ladies manage to create creative and sophisticated music and present it with a high fun factor. I think this sums up what many of us think and why we love and support them. 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】🕊️
Sir, you hit it on the nose, when you commented on how they are enjoyed by both musicians, and laymen. That is hteir charm. I see them as King Crimson Light. Complex, and surprising, yet fun like Squeeze or something similar. Just fun, and inspiring to watch. Enjoy the fall thru the rabbithole. Good job!
Excellent reaction! I'm loving that you're loving Band Maid, and I'm digging watching your weekly Friday epic breakdowns. Next up is official live version of "Domination"
Great breakdown. Your comments definitely help me understand what I'm hearing and why I like what I'm hearing. Band-Maid has become one of my favorite bands so I look forward to more reactions on them.
Congratulations on creating a most interesting and insightful analysis of the best band in the world. It really helps to have a musician's reaction to each artist. I believe Band Maid is the result of divine intervention. The given story aside you have in Kanami a composer of genius full of untapped talent suddenly partnered by band mates of huge ability who can perform her songs to the maximum effect and for all of them to come together in a seemingly ego free world where each gets a share of the limelight. Unique in every aspect. And yes, they bring happiness whenever they perform.
I love that song, but the live (Shibuya) mix kinda butchers it (it's like listening to stereo with one ear). I always have to go back to the studio version to enjoy it again (altho Saiki's vocals soar in the Shibuya performance).
Here's a sentence for you: The way they always change things up within the song, never repeating verse structure, and use 4 or 5 different riff, break, bridge and run ideas where each one could be the bases for its own song... all wrapped around a memorable chorus and multiple solos by different members while Saiki's vocals focus the experience into a cohesive force with Miku's lyrics and backups, makes Kanami and the gang genius songwriters -- and Kanami maybe even a musical savant. Thx Wave Potter!
If you're going down the Live videos route, I suggest Real Existence Live from their channel. One of their older songs I really like Live, but it's not on their channel is Clang Live on Vladimir Chupin's UA-cam channel, specifically from the Hamburg 2019 concert, it's refreshing as it's them playing raw without the studio post-production.
When I first watched this video (on this reaction btw), I did not understand the significance of this to the Little Pigeon. Now that I understand the history of Band Maid much better, I can feel my eyes become misty as I watch that Pidgey shred it on the call and response with MISA. She's become amazing!
Play was originally written as an instrumental but Saiki loved it so much that she wanted lyrics to it! Miku wrote the lyrics and this song was born! The crowd loves it!
Cool to see the realization set in on just how phenomenal this band truly is!! My short list of recommendations: Puzzle (if you can find it) Daydreaming Secret My Lips 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
I love Daydreaming as well. Puzzle - www.bilibili.com/video/BV1n4411f7Do?from=search&seid=16380702650070724705 Also Clang with its old school vibe - www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ut411a7Bn?from=search&seid=17035429297872085031
@@robertbassham8514 -which is a good one. As usual. I like to recommend Yuragu, when people ask me about lesser known BM-songs. Puzzle maybe is my favourite. But as you know, the best one will always be the one last you heard of them
the most interesting band musically that i have heard in decades.they dont do the standard verse/chorus repeat.every verse is different in some way to the previous and all of the choruses have hooks to die for.kanami is an amazing composer who thinks outside of the box.2 guitar bands normally have both basically playing rythym until a solo.kanami is playing lead all the time.just subtle little melodies,nothing over the top creating a full sound.i have heard misa described as an extra guitarist just with a deeper tone.lol.its like lead bass and her technique is stunning.akane on drums is another who doesn't stick to the norm,introducing interesting fills and rythyms.her understanding with misa is almost telepathic.in a way,the 3 primary instrumentalists are like jazz musicians.free to wander while keeping it within the framework of the song.miku,i admire immensely.going from conceiving the band to her bravery in conceding that her voice wasn't powerful enough to be a full time rock vocalist and bring in a second singer and then learn guitar from scratch.she has gone from not even knowing how to hold a guitar to being a very good rythym player.she holds down the fort while the others do the free form thing and is also primary lyricist.the mouth piece for the band with an endless supply of energy and enthusiasm and she is hyper and "on" all the time.now we come to saiki who has developed into one of the best rock vocalists on the scene.not having a rock background,she struggled in the early days and eventually needed surgery on her vocal chords.fast forward to today and her technique and stage presence is through the roof.good range from low to high and all the tone and emotion to carry it acoustically as well.the harmonies with miku are incredible and they blend seamlessly.they dont do "bad"songs.there is not one single song that i dislike and i cant say that about most others.i have my favourites like anyone but have never thought ah,that one is off.with most bands on a cd,you might get 4 you love,3 are ok and you hit skip for the rest.lol..i am not a musician just a fanboy.lol but learning stuff here.i only watch reactions from singers/musicians/producers etc who can educate and show me stuff.sorry for rambling this post is way longer than id planned
The Maids 'Play' with and off each other. What, the song title might mean something?! Better watch out for "Warning!" MV then, start "Daydreaming" about an awesome upbeat ballad, or just do what you're told with "Choose Me" (live). I'll put a "Moratorium" on other requests until you can bring those from "Wonderland" to "Real Existence". So much material, so little time. (Just like a "Black Hole"?)
There's an earlier live version of Play-2018?-that has a different intro (no rhythm solo) and punchier guitar/bass levels. It's great and worth a comparison. BM launched into the Domination (live) song you reacted to right after this-wait...you haven't reacted to Domination (live) yet? That one's really good. Check out their instrumental play thru videos they release with their Blu Rays-just the band without Saiki in a white studio room. You can clearly see what each member is doing, including Akane. They WANT you to see. I bet they want people to do and share covers. You'd love those. Their marketing and social media strategy is super smart.
I enjoy all your reactions, what else can I say? I can really feel your true love and enthusiasm for music. Band-maid stretch their wings to different genres, always exploring something new. Secret my lips, wonderland and Giovanni will show their versatility and the adventurous streak.
Been doing a GREAT job on these reviews. Very enjoyable. One element I wanted to point out and maybe missed. This is a self made band. Not a collaborative ensemble of a studio. Thats rare these days at this level.
One of the first times that Miku was featured on rhythm...remember, when they first recorded Thrill...the Rick 620 she was slinging was merely an ornament. Then, Kanami trained her.
"It is so much fun listening to and watching them" is what makes Band-Maid stands out from others. At least for me, that is the reason why Band-Maid is my #1 fav band😍 (P_O)🕊💕
Dude at this point you might be considered a maidiac, you'll have to see what the other maidiacs say,Kanami understands music in a way that others including song composers don't understand, and just think one girls will and determination made this possible. There is not enough anyone can do to appreciate what Miku has created. Great react I just subbed. Long Live the PO!
Out of all the comments this is the one the he should take note if you could copy and paste for all of the band maid reactors because you nailed it you awesome thankyou
@@starocean6013 thank you for the reply and words I do love band maid because what they create resonates with my soul. I'm hard rock and metal in my heart.
Great reaction. You articulate musically so much of what fans feel about this band. You seem to grasp quickly what makes them special. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on their other songs. From their YT channel, I'll recommend Secret Maiko Lips (Band-Maid's alter ego April Fool's band called Band-Maiko - yeah it's a banger); Daydreaming or About Us (mid-tempo soul-stealing ballads); and a personal fav Yolo (because imo it showcases Kanami's insane songwriting talent - it's a dynamic song she wrote as an instrumental prior to joining the band (the band later released three different versions of the song over the years: a Band-Maiko version, an instrumental version, and the fully vocalized MV found on their YT channel). Yolo, like Play, was originally an instrumental that Saiki liked and wanted vocals added. Enjoy!
Akane, crazy on this song! Come on, you know she goes crazy on every song! Love her, and everyone in this band. So tight and they all seem to love playing together. There are so many YT videos of them in behind the scenes situations, and just chillin'. They just seem like they hang out together a lot and love each other like sisters! Akane's drumming and the laser show go so well together. It's almost like the laser beams are set off by her pounding each note. Kudos to who ever does their laser show, they really know how to do it right!
Not overplaying is definitely something I've noticed and seen pointed out many times, but just now it reminded me of a joke I heard a long time ago. I forget exactly how it goes but I'll do my best. It's about how something technical isn't always fun to listen to and is poking fun at jazz specifically... Some European explorers are staying near a native village deep in the Amazon, and the tribe have been playing their drums the whole time. For days they've kept up the booming rhythm, until suddenly they stop. Then the villagers start running away in a panic, fleeing into the jungle. When the confused explorers ask what's wrong, the villagers say, "BASS SOLO!"
"Call out - Response".... never heard that term but yes....exactly....Nailed It WP! Akane was a beast in this concert, our little Gorilla feasted on many bananas before this recording. Animal's jaw is still on the table in Muppet Land.
MISA!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 sorry for being late. Avoid the 90F heat hear in So Cal. Yes the added intro to this song is a bit better than the 2018 Live version because of the "conversation" between Misa, Miku and Kanami with Akane filling in the gaps. An extra 30 seconds of fun watching Miku hanging in there with her B-M sisters.
For a different side of Band-Maid check out Miku's Magic Spell time (Omajinai Time) where she interacts with the audience. In this clip all the band members take turns "playing the drums". ua-cam.com/video/x6iSf73LiQ0/v-deo.html&start_radio=1
Band-Maid, whatever Band-Maid you react to you can't go wrong. Every song has some tricks unique to it. You will have to listen for a few years to analyze all of their songs, 100+ so far.
Hey man nice reaction. I would like you to check out HANABI WE LOVE SWEET. It's another all female Japanese band. Promise they will blow your mind hahahahaha
You have to listen carefully to MISA, she's a genius as well on the bass, very complementary to the rythm section with Akane. I also love the way Miku and Kanami plays their guitar parts, always out of the way of each other.
There’s no guitar wankery with Kanami-san. Her solos are carefully crafted to punctuate the composition with emotion and reinforce the theme. She doesn’t jam, she doesn’t noodle; she always leaves you wanting more. Her brief but exquisite solo on Daydreaming perfectly captures the agony of yearning for a lost love. It’s over in a flash, but there’s nothing left to be said when she turns it back over to Saiki. Among Kanami-san’s compositions, the song Wonderland might be her most doph. Check out the live version. Both songs also preset very different styles of drumming by Akane, who always plays very musically and with great deftness.You will be further impressed by these examples.
Akane is trying to make Saiki laugh. Which if you listen carefully you’ll see that she’s successful. The Japanese play a game called Hengao where they make silly faces at each other to try to crack each other up. On a lot of their videos you’ll see them surround Akane during the most difficult drum parts. They’re all pulling faces at her to try to get her to mess up knowing she never will. Apparently Miku is the best at it.
"Nothing really repeats in Band-Maid songs...." If you listen to them closely enough, you'll notice some "-isms". One is that the second verse is rarely played the same way as the first verse. Another is that they like to do lots of false starts.
Lead guitarist/composer Kanami purposely writes the 2nd verse different from the 1st verse. She doesn't want them to be the same. After composing the song and making the demo, she gives the demo to Akane (drums) & Misa (bass), and lets them go ham on their parts.
Yes. They use in ear monitors and a click track. Akane has photos on Instagram of molds being made of her ears. MISA might be the only one not using them. She has stated she prefers to feel her way through a piece but that was years ago. I personally think the others may have convinced her of their merits since then. Don't know for sure. Her hairstyle makes it hard to confirm.
@@muto4055 Well, no shit...everyone who has ever been in music school played piano. Her primary instrument was trombone. If you don't believe me; ask her.
Hi 👋 from the UK 🇬🇧 something you might like to check out the band is called Nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland 🇫🇮 with a Dutch singer floor jansen (the vakyrie) This band has a massive following in Europe and the Internet Nightwish ghost love score wacken open air concert 2013 And prepare for the Nightwish army arriving at the door 🚪 lol 😆
Band-Maid is not an “ordinal rock band”, but it’s a string-instrument ensemble, which is just like a classical chamber music, formed with the 1st guitar, the 2nd guitar, and the 3rd, “5-string” base, plus the percussion. This way, you could look into BM more deeply… I think.
That red "in ear" wasn't a listening device. Miku loves Skittles and she keeps a few of them 🔴🔴in there to keep her sugar levels up when they PLAY a show. Taste the 🌈
I am from the US and into hard rock and metal the most and heard of them but avoided listening because I thought they would be more like Babymetal (they're ok but not into them). Boy was I wrong and these ladies are all so talented the creative ways they combine and blend things from different genres together
There is no official video for it, but check out the song "decided by myself" from the album Just Bring It. Even if you don't or can't do a reaction video for it you will thank me later.
"Play" well hahahha.. keeps on changing it's intro all the time..i guess 3 intro at this moment..but hell the latest intro on play (DAY OF THE MAID2021) i dont remember coz too much online okyu-ji for me..hahaha..well yup Band-Maid doing the "cocktail mix thing" ..never the same..keep changing their 1 song "flavor"
POUND LIKE for more BAND-MAID!
The pattern I’ve confirmed is that real musicians who are savvy about composition and performing ALL LOVE BAND MAID! I guess talent recognizes itself.💪🏻🤘🏻
Another instance of the "sense of community" you spoke about: during the call-and-response between Kanami e Misa (the one with the crazy kick drum fills), the reason Misa looks to her right with that expression is because the boost on her pedalboard was turned on by Kanami.
You can actually see on a shot of Akane the moment when Kanami lifts her foot to press on Misa's pedals and later when she turns it off. After that, this move became a tradition on their live shows (easier to spot on the online ones).
If you haven't watched the blooming MV yet that's a good one
@@YourMusicStore oh yeah sneaky Kanami..hahaha.. always makes (attack/assault behind)her band members by surprise
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Give her some room to move and she’s mobile!😄💪🏻🤘🏻
Smallest book in the world is The Band-Maid Songbook of Bad Songs. It consists of one very small and completely blank page.
This was originally an instrumental, but Saiki liked it so much she asked Miku to add lyrics to it.
Thanks for sharing that with me!
@@WavePotter Miku reeeeally likes this song. In a Twitch interview with Herman Li (Dragonforce), she said this was her favorite song to play live, since it really got the audience pumped up. Kanami couldn't pick a favorite ☺️
All instrumental were written as practice song to learn new techniques especially for Miku. And wr all go crazy for their practice session. 🥳
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Not really.
As far as I know that was just the case with ‘Without Holding Back’ written to prepare Miku to play her parts in ‘Different’.
Most of their instrumentals are made to give Saiki a break or just because they love playing instrumentals.
The lore says that ‘Onset’ was internally known as Saiki’s pee break. LOL
@@Jonas_S_ Check out Miku's reaction in this video when she says "Let's Go"
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Thumbs up as I know this will be a great reaction, because how could it not be as it's Band-Maid playing with our senses Without Holding Back. Before Yesterday, it wouldn't be possible to know what out Real Existence is without Band-Maid, but now we all know that when Band-Maid plays, they're really saying "Look at me" I will restore Order to your life because this is About Us.
In 2yrs time B-M celebrate their 10th anniversary. I'm not saying they should release a DVD stuffed with rare & never before seen live performances....but they should :)
I'm not saying either. Even if I think they re-he-he-he-heally should ;)
Been saving my pennies for years waiting for a 10 year retrospective BD box set of all their live performances
With a bonus disc full of Gary's YT comments. Would there be 10 years worth by then?
Just take my money Band Maid. Where is the link ;-)
@@PaulEngineer That would be epic.
I think you discovered the biggest reason we are all maidiacs, they make us smile. Amazing transitions, the verses are never the same, solos that are mind-blowing but don't distract from the song and the fact that they have so much fun on stage with everyone getting to showcase their talent. I can't wait to see them live as soon as I get the chance.
I agree I saw them in concert in 2019, if you can you have to run to see these ladies, they are really over the top in concert, super recommended.
Loved it, man. Here's my story. Grew up and hit the most influential age when grunge went big. Guess what happened after that? Nu-metal, bubblegum pop, and hip-hop. Then EDM and auto-tune. Everything I loved disappeared and became, almost literally, the opposite of what I admired. I'm internet literate. I tried to stay abreast of musical trends. I actually did. But I hated all the trends. You'll often hear "Oh, just listen to *BAND X* that is out of the mainstream. There's plenty of stuff for everyone." Spoiler alert: no, there isn't.
When I first heard the phrase "post-rock" in the late 90s I was excited. This was going to be a more epic form of rock with modern techniques, right? No, it was melodic self-indulgence. If I want melody, I'll go to Mozart. Thanks.
I went prog then. I'm not a musician. But everything else, even to my untrained ear was. Just. So. Boring. That was about the time I started hearing that "Band X is a lot more complicated that Nirvana." I'm sure they are. But they're not as interesting.
I couldn't tell you why prog caught me, aside from the fact that it wasn't predictable. Hey! A lot of post-rock wasn't predictable. But it was still boring AF with a pretentiousness that made even me (someone who was happy to explore the famously-pretentious genre of PROG-ROCK) cringe.
At this point, I'm like: "Welp, I guess music is dead for me. That's pretty sad. At least I tried."
This was where I sat for 17 years.
Then, a prog-rock reactor that I was subscribed to, for some reason, did Band-Maid. It saved music for me. I'm not exaggerating. I'd given up for nearly 2 decades. What you described in this video is exactly what means so much to me.
Have a great day!
💪👍 Yes (pun intended). I felt that, it resonated within me. Thx God for Band-Maid.
I think you've summed it up pretty well. I'm a bit older than you, and for me the gods were Cream, Hendrix, Sabbath etc. Prog actually goes back to Pink Floyd, King Crimson, etc., but it certainly had its excursions into pretentiousness. Anyway, I won't say it was just Band-Maid--I love the European symphonic metal bands, but they get no oxygen in the U.S. Keep getting the word about about Band Maid and maybe we can save more souls!
Me too...listen to rock/metal music since idk 13 maybe...then i stop listening to those genre when i was 23 coz not so much for me anymore (when rock metal prog turn me off/ boring i guess) and i just jump for some more fun to listen then came across Kpop in 2004 ...but discover Band-maid in 2016 i wasn't aware of that just listen to their music( not as much as Kpop back then) but fall in love with them once again when i saw them live in 2018.. hell yeah...my no 1 band in my heart..
👏That's a whole lot of pent up frustrations for such a 👒. That's pretty much my story, too, except I was born earlier than you.
I was there too, my friend. I am older as well, here in 2021 I will turn 57. I found Band-Maid in October 2018, was immediately HOOKED, and saw them play live in Dallas for Kanami's Birthday September 28th, 2019. It was everything I had dreamed and hoped it would be, and so much more. Best band, fan, audience interaction I have ever witnessed. Chemistry like this just doesn't happen without divine guidance from above.
Bro..you must watch puzzle (live)🤯
"Fun and Cool" Sums up BM perfectly. Dice MV, Blooming MV
I saw them in concert 3 times, not one, 3 times in one week, best concerts I have ever seen in my life, I'm an old boomer, I have seen every super band of the past, Band-Maid can killing you in a storm of emotional superpower good music.
Run to see them if you can!!!!
A really nice comment and compliment that the ladies manage to create creative and sophisticated music and present it with a high fun factor. I think this sums up what many of us think and why we love and support them.
【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】🕊️
Very few notice Akane sticking her tongue out to the beat and making Saiki laugh during her verse.
Where? I missed it
@@chrisegbertky at 5:20 of this video.
@@felipealexanderpipicanoguz4126 thank u sir you have sharp eyes!
It's true! Very few people pick up on this. I love that little snicker that Saiki lets out 🖤
It is why they cluster around Akane in the Domination live video. They were out to avenge Saiki.
Doesn't work of course.
Sir, you hit it on the nose, when you commented on how they are enjoyed by both musicians, and laymen. That is hteir charm. I see them as King Crimson Light. Complex, and surprising, yet fun like Squeeze or something similar. Just fun, and inspiring to watch. Enjoy the fall thru the rabbithole. Good job!
Excellent reaction! I'm loving that you're loving Band Maid, and I'm digging watching your weekly Friday epic breakdowns. Next up is official live version of "Domination"
Thanks for playing my request.
No one has more fun at a Band-Maid concert than the Maid's!
Great breakdown. Your comments definitely help me understand what I'm hearing and why I like what I'm hearing. Band-Maid has become one of my favorite bands so I look forward to more reactions on them.
Thank you Mack! Glad you appreciate it! 😊
I hope that Kanami can meet her favorite Carlos Santana ASAP😊
Would be so cool!
Congratulations on creating a most interesting and insightful analysis of the best band in the world. It really helps to have a musician's reaction to each artist. I believe Band Maid is the result of divine intervention. The given story aside you have in Kanami a composer of genius full of untapped talent suddenly partnered by band mates of huge ability who can perform her songs to the maximum effect and for all of them to come together in a seemingly ego free world where each gets a share of the limelight. Unique in every aspect. And yes, they bring happiness whenever they perform.
Well, I'll throw Wonderland live in there but it might not get alot of votes...but it really shows how diverse and fantastic they are...
I like
Saiki's showcase.
I love that song, but the live (Shibuya) mix kinda butchers it (it's like listening to stereo with one ear). I always have to go back to the studio version to enjoy it again (altho Saiki's vocals soar in the Shibuya performance).
Here's a sentence for you: The way they always change things up within the song, never repeating verse structure, and use 4 or 5 different riff, break, bridge and run ideas where each one could be the bases for its own song... all wrapped around a memorable chorus and multiple solos by different members while Saiki's vocals focus the experience into a cohesive force with Miku's lyrics and backups, makes Kanami and the gang genius songwriters -- and Kanami maybe even a musical savant. Thx Wave Potter!
"It doesn't feel like anything ever repeats" 🎯
Wait till you get to "secret My lips". 😀
BAND-MAID support comment.
Really enjoyable reaction and insightful comments. Looking forward to more.
If you're going down the Live videos route, I suggest Real Existence Live from their channel. One of their older songs I really like Live, but it's not on their channel is Clang Live on Vladimir Chupin's UA-cam channel, specifically from the Hamburg 2019 concert, it's refreshing as it's them playing raw without the studio post-production.
Yes Wave, Band-Maid is cool. Live videos: Domination, Real Existence, Choose Me. MV's: Warning, Dice, Rinne, Blooming. Keep the momentum. Peace.
When I first watched this video (on this reaction btw), I did not understand the significance of this to the Little Pigeon. Now that I understand the history of Band Maid much better, I can feel my eyes become misty as I watch that Pidgey shred it on the call and response with MISA. She's become amazing!
Wave you done good. This is where you shine. Follow your bliss. Don't neglect your covers or the Princess of Sticks and Skins! You're onto something!
Thank you Chris! I really appreciate your support in helping me get to this point!
Play was originally written as an instrumental but Saiki loved it so much that she wanted lyrics to it! Miku wrote the lyrics and this song was born! The crowd loves it!
Best rock band since the Beatles.
I want to watch you react to Band-Maid's "Different" to count the number of times you catch yourself saying "different".
Cool to see the realization set in on just how phenomenal this band truly is!! My short list of recommendations:
Puzzle (if you can find it)
Daydreaming
Secret My Lips
🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
I love Daydreaming as well.
Puzzle - www.bilibili.com/video/BV1n4411f7Do?from=search&seid=16380702650070724705
Also Clang with its old school vibe - www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ut411a7Bn?from=search&seid=17035429297872085031
@@robertbassham8514 they have the whole concert on the side
@@bastiknolle5155 Sure. I was replying to the "If you can find it" comment but wanted to also recommend the specific song Clang as another option.
@@robertbassham8514 -which is a good one. As usual. I like to recommend Yuragu, when people ask me about lesser known BM-songs. Puzzle maybe is my favourite. But as you know, the best one will always be the one last you heard of them
As said in the service Band Maid is the ( total package ) .
Great reaction ty
Both Blooming and Different are ones you should check out. Well, every B-M song for sure, but those two please
the most interesting band musically that i have heard in decades.they dont do the standard verse/chorus repeat.every verse is different in some way to the previous and all of the choruses have hooks to die for.kanami is an amazing composer who thinks outside of the box.2 guitar bands normally have both basically playing rythym until a solo.kanami is playing lead all the time.just subtle little melodies,nothing over the top creating a full sound.i have heard misa described as an extra guitarist just with a deeper tone.lol.its like lead bass and her technique is stunning.akane on drums is another who doesn't stick to the norm,introducing interesting fills and rythyms.her understanding with misa is almost telepathic.in a way,the 3 primary instrumentalists are like jazz musicians.free to wander while keeping it within the framework of the song.miku,i admire immensely.going from conceiving the band to her bravery in conceding that her voice wasn't powerful enough to be a full time rock vocalist and bring in a second singer and then learn guitar from scratch.she has gone from not even knowing how to hold a guitar to being a very good rythym player.she holds down the fort while the others do the free form thing and is also primary lyricist.the mouth piece for the band with an endless supply of energy and enthusiasm and she is hyper and "on" all the time.now we come to saiki who has developed into one of the best rock vocalists on the scene.not having a rock background,she struggled in the early days and eventually needed surgery on her vocal chords.fast forward to today and her technique and stage presence is through the roof.good range from low to high and all the tone and emotion to carry it acoustically as well.the harmonies with miku are incredible and they blend seamlessly.they dont do "bad"songs.there is not one single song that i dislike and i cant say that about most others.i have my favourites like anyone but have never thought ah,that one is off.with most bands on a cd,you might get 4 you love,3 are ok and you hit skip for the rest.lol..i am not a musician just a fanboy.lol but learning stuff here.i only watch reactions from singers/musicians/producers etc who can educate and show me stuff.sorry for rambling this post is way longer than id planned
The Maids 'Play' with and off each other. What, the song title might mean something?! Better watch out for "Warning!" MV then, start "Daydreaming" about an awesome upbeat ballad, or just do what you're told with "Choose Me" (live). I'll put a "Moratorium" on other requests until you can bring those from "Wonderland" to "Real Existence". So much material, so little time. (Just like a "Black Hole"?)
Nicely done Paul.
There's an earlier live version of Play-2018?-that has a different intro (no rhythm solo) and punchier guitar/bass levels. It's great and worth a comparison. BM launched into the Domination (live) song you reacted to right after this-wait...you haven't reacted to Domination (live) yet? That one's really good. Check out their instrumental play thru videos they release with their Blu Rays-just the band without Saiki in a white studio room. You can clearly see what each member is doing, including Akane. They WANT you to see. I bet they want people to do and share covers. You'd love those. Their marketing and social media strategy is super smart.
Ningen Isu next. They will blow your mind!
I enjoy all your reactions, what else can I say? I can really feel your true love and enthusiasm for music.
Band-maid stretch their wings to different genres, always exploring something new.
Secret my lips, wonderland and Giovanni will show their versatility and the adventurous streak.
Been doing a GREAT job on these reviews. Very enjoyable. One element I wanted to point out and maybe missed. This is a self made band. Not a collaborative ensemble of a studio. Thats rare these days at this level.
Audiences need sing your parts when Miku and Saiki said, ' sing '.
One of the first times that Miku was featured on rhythm...remember, when they first recorded Thrill...the Rick 620 she was slinging was merely an ornament. Then, Kanami trained her.
"It is so much fun listening to and watching them" is what makes Band-Maid stands out from others. At least for me, that is the reason why Band-Maid is my #1 fav band😍 (P_O)🕊💕
Great Job! Love to see a man who gets to live his passion and share it with us!
Thank you Glen! 😊
Welcome to the musical world of Kanami Tono...composition GOD!
Dude at this point you might be considered a maidiac, you'll have to see what the other maidiacs say,Kanami understands music in a way that others including song composers don't understand, and just think one girls will and determination made this possible. There is not enough anyone can do to appreciate what Miku has created. Great react I just subbed. Long Live the PO!
Out of all the comments this is the one the he should take note if you could copy and paste for all of the band maid reactors because you nailed it you awesome thankyou
@@starocean6013 thank you for the reply and words I do love band maid because what they create resonates with my soul. I'm hard rock and metal in my heart.
Great reaction. You articulate musically so much of what fans feel about this band. You seem to grasp quickly what makes them special. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on their other songs. From their YT channel, I'll recommend Secret Maiko Lips (Band-Maid's alter ego April Fool's band called Band-Maiko - yeah it's a banger); Daydreaming or About Us (mid-tempo soul-stealing ballads); and a personal fav Yolo (because imo it showcases Kanami's insane songwriting talent - it's a dynamic song she wrote as an instrumental prior to joining the band (the band later released three different versions of the song over the years: a Band-Maiko version, an instrumental version, and the fully vocalized MV found on their YT channel). Yolo, like Play, was originally an instrumental that Saiki liked and wanted vocals added. Enjoy!
Akane does more on the drums before 10AM than the rest of us do all day. We need YOU. Join the Band Maid army today!
Akane, crazy on this song! Come on, you know she goes crazy on every song! Love her, and everyone in this band. So tight and they all seem to love playing together. There are so many YT videos of them in behind the scenes situations, and just chillin'. They just seem like they hang out together a lot and love each other like sisters! Akane's drumming and the laser show go so well together. It's almost like the laser beams are set off by her pounding each note. Kudos to who ever does their laser show, they really know how to do it right!
Not overplaying is definitely something I've noticed and seen pointed out many times, but just now it reminded me of a joke I heard a long time ago. I forget exactly how it goes but I'll do my best. It's about how something technical isn't always fun to listen to and is poking fun at jazz specifically...
Some European explorers are staying near a native village deep in the Amazon, and the tribe have been playing their drums the whole time. For days they've kept up the booming rhythm, until suddenly they stop.
Then the villagers start running away in a panic, fleeing into the jungle. When the confused explorers ask what's wrong, the villagers say, "BASS SOLO!"
"Call out - Response".... never heard that term but yes....exactly....Nailed It WP! Akane was a beast in this concert, our little Gorilla feasted on many bananas before this recording. Animal's jaw is still on the table in Muppet Land.
If you can find it, I suggest checking out their earlier live version of this. Still prefer it
MISA!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 sorry for being late. Avoid the 90F heat hear in So Cal. Yes the added intro to this song is a bit better than the 2018 Live version because of the "conversation" between Misa, Miku and Kanami with Akane filling in the gaps. An extra 30 seconds of fun watching Miku hanging in there with her B-M sisters.
Cool ..👍🤘
Good job!. Digging your channel sir!
Thank you Juan!
For a different side of Band-Maid check out Miku's Magic Spell time (Omajinai Time) where she interacts with the audience. In this clip all the band members take turns "playing the drums". ua-cam.com/video/x6iSf73LiQ0/v-deo.html&start_radio=1
The entire intro up to where Saiki calls out to the crowd isn't on the studio version. They wrote it for this tour. A nice bonus for the fans. =)
Band-Maid, whatever Band-Maid you react to you can't go wrong. Every song has some tricks unique to it. You will have to listen for a few years to analyze all of their songs, 100+ so far.
Hey man nice reaction. I would like you to check out HANABI WE LOVE SWEET. It's another all female Japanese band. Promise they will blow your mind hahahahaha
MISA MISA MISA! Puzzle
Thanks WP!
Focus on the bass now. They all are top shelf.
You have to listen carefully to MISA, she's a genius as well on the bass, very complementary to the rythm section with Akane. I also love the way Miku and Kanami plays their guitar parts, always out of the way of each other.
we need you to need to listen to the new album
Definitely must go for "Domination" live which was the next song after "Play" on their setlist for this concert.
There’s no guitar wankery with Kanami-san. Her solos are carefully crafted to punctuate the composition with emotion and reinforce the theme. She doesn’t jam, she doesn’t noodle; she always leaves you wanting more. Her brief but exquisite solo on Daydreaming perfectly captures the agony of yearning for a lost love. It’s over in a flash, but there’s nothing left to be said when she turns it back over to Saiki.
Among Kanami-san’s compositions, the song Wonderland might be her most doph. Check out the live version.
Both songs also preset very different styles of drumming by Akane, who always plays very musically and with great deftness.You will be further impressed by these examples.
Akane is trying to make Saiki laugh.
Which if you listen carefully you’ll see that she’s successful.
The Japanese play a game called Hengao where they make silly faces at each other to try to crack each other up.
On a lot of their videos you’ll see them surround Akane during the most difficult drum parts. They’re all pulling faces at her to try to get her to mess up knowing she never will.
Apparently Miku is the best at it.
If you haven't the song Freedom from the same concert. Drum solo😈😈😈
"Nothing really repeats in Band-Maid songs...."
If you listen to them closely enough, you'll notice some "-isms". One is that the second verse is rarely played the same way as the first verse. Another is that they like to do lots of false starts.
Akane isn't going crazy.... she's showing everyone how you're sposta drum!! But she does go donkey Kong!!!👍👍🔥🔥🔥👍
this song gets me amped up
Lead guitarist/composer Kanami purposely writes the 2nd verse different from the 1st verse. She doesn't want them to be the same. After composing the song and making the demo, she gives the demo to Akane (drums) & Misa (bass), and lets them go ham on their parts.
"Dont You Tell ME"( live) please 🤘🥰
Yes. They use in ear monitors and a click track. Akane has photos on Instagram of molds being made of her ears.
MISA might be the only one not using them. She has stated she prefers to feel her way through a piece but that was years ago. I personally think the others may have convinced her of their merits since then. Don't know for sure. Her hairstyle makes it hard to confirm.
Once again I enjoyed your reaction and I enjoy your insight as a musician. Moto moto BAND-MAID!!! (Moto means more in Japanese)
Please check out ASTERISM. A Japanese metal/ROCK Young trio.
Akane doesn't play drums bad for a trombone player (her first instrument...which she still plays). LOL
Akane's first Instrument was piano when she was in kindergarten just like Misa and Kanami.
@@muto4055 Well, no shit...everyone who has ever been in music school played piano. Her primary instrument was trombone. If you don't believe me; ask her.
Hi 👋 from the UK 🇬🇧 something you might like to check out the band is called Nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland 🇫🇮 with a Dutch singer floor jansen (the vakyrie)
This band has a massive following in Europe and the Internet
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And prepare for the Nightwish army arriving at the door 🚪 lol 😆
will we be seeing a Band-Maid cover by chance? as for a song suggestion goto their youtube page or spotify list hit random its all good
Band-Maid is not an “ordinal rock band”, but it’s a string-instrument ensemble, which is just like a classical chamber music, formed with the 1st guitar, the 2nd guitar, and the 3rd, “5-string” base, plus the percussion.
This way, you could look into BM more deeply… I think.
Fascinating!
That red "in ear" wasn't a listening device. Miku loves Skittles and she keeps a few of them 🔴🔴in there to keep her sugar levels up when they PLAY a show. Taste the 🌈
lol
Ain't heard that one before(*_*)
Akane, MISA and Kanami are classically trained from a young age.
So complex music is not really a problem for them.
somebody should introduce him to gacharic spin live(tamashi,redline,next stage)
I am from the US and into hard rock and metal the most and heard of them but avoided listening because I thought they would be more like Babymetal (they're ok but not into them). Boy was I wrong and these ladies are all so talented the creative ways they combine and blend things from different genres together
Correction, most entertaining hard rock band ever!!!!
Kanami is the composer, she's a genius
There is no official video for it, but check out the song "decided by myself" from the album Just Bring It. Even if you don't or can't do a reaction video for it you will thank me later.
JIMMY PAGE FROM LED ZEPPLIN LOVES THE DRUMMER
Cross is very good.
oh, Akane is going crazy in this song ........ please , - no one tell him about Different or Rinne
stay focused grasshopper
Custom Westone EAS30 I in ears.
Band-Maid genre is Happy Metal
"Play" well hahahha.. keeps on changing it's intro all the time..i guess 3 intro at this moment..but hell the latest intro on play (DAY OF THE MAID2021) i dont remember coz too much online okyu-ji for me..hahaha..well yup Band-Maid doing the "cocktail mix thing" ..never the same..keep changing their 1 song "flavor"
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Too much blablabla reaction.