During the shutdowns, in Japan, there was a government program that subsidized video performances but they had to be at least 6 minutes long. Thus the two songs put together to run longer than 6 minutes. These ones and the other double, Dice/Different, are from one of their streamed concerts that were put out during Covid.
@@markabusireactions For this one, I think this is a real pity. I love this version of Manners. I really, really, really do. This is probably the best BAND-MAID have ever done IMHO. And personally I do not like Black Hole, to noisy without interesting structure. I would like a video with only the Manners part. Unfortunately I do not think UA-cam can be set up to only play a song until a certain time.
In Black Hole, when Akane asked Kanami and other members which of the six or so drum patterns they would choose, Akane laughed and said in an interview that the members choose "hell", as she imagined. So Akane says it's the most difficult but memorable song on the album.
Yes, they use backing tracks, but they do them the right way, to augment their live performance, not to cover up deficiencies. I've seen them live twice and they are amazingly tight performers.
It has been pointed out Band-Maid really would need a third guitarist for the stuff they write. Apparently it has been suggested to the band to hire a third guitar for tours etc, to play with the band but not quite be in the band - and they seem to have nixed that, on the rationale that the internal dynamics of the band is improbable as it is, and introducing someone like that might mean fiddling with it in unexpected ways, and they rather not chance it. So instead Kanami pre-records stuff, and has made it a challenge for them in the audience who care to try to work out what she plays live, what Kobato is playing, and what's the backing track. (There was the time Herman Li played with them, in full maid-rig, as a third-guitarist audition, but as a joke. Kanami couldn't stop squealing "Kawaii!", and Kobato was going: "You're in! You're in!")
Yeah, you understand who Band-Maid is; one of those rare bands that only come along once a decade or two. Not only to the have the individual skills - plenty of bands have players of incredible individual skill level - but a rare few have the ability to coalesce those talents into remarkable songwriting, composition, arrangement, instrumentation, orchestration, playing and performance the way the Maids do. What’s next? Have you slowed it down and done a ballad? - “Daydreaming” - official MV - or - “Wonderland” - official live - goosebumps guaranteed 😀 Take care and rock on 🤘🏼👍🏼🎸🥁🎤🎼😎✌🏼
Yeah I was worried someone would consider that an insult, I figured they did it in the studio but couldn’t replicate it live. It’s just a nice little additional touch that I’m glad they kept in, cause a lot of bands just drop the additional elements when they play live
@@markabusireactions In actuality, Kanami has been playing constantly since shortly before her 4th birthday, Akane and MISA have also been playing since about the same age, however they moved to other instruments, (Alto Horn, Trumpet, Guitar and then Bass for MISA, Trombone and Trumpet then Drums for Akane), they still do play piano and other keyboards. Saiki has been taking piano and guitar lessons since 2019, but is no where near the skill level of the others. Miku from what I've been reading can only play guitar and she does it by ear or tablature since she cannot read normal sheet music. For the most part all of the Ladies continue to learn other instruments, with the exception of Miku since she is the most involved behind the scenes with PR and dealing with both management and the record label. In the recording studio, Kanami has one of Miku's signature guitars setup the same is Miku's and will play it for the recording. She will then teach Miku how to play her parts for touring.
Yes, they play to a click. The click/backing track is triggered by Akane. You can compare several live fancams to the actual studio recording, and except when they add parts you can take the studio track and lay it over their live performances and they line up almost perfectly. And about Akane's drumming in Black Hole, there is this: May 2021 Player Magazine Interview with Akane - This time the last song BLACK HOLE had a great impact. In your previous album, Rinne was awesome, though… Akane: I felt like “Finally this came!” (laughs) - Finally you played this. I wonder what you will do in the future… Akane: I wonder too (laughs). - Was it originally like this in the demo? Akane: Yes. I had to keep kicking (the bass drum) longer, but it had many parts a human can’t play, so I modified it within the range of a human drummer, and it’s still like this. As for the last bass drum pattern, I made seven or eight patterns, and they were like “Names like ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ are not easy to get, so name them according to your level”, so I actually named them like “Easy, Comfortable, Normal, Possible if I work hard, Tough, Painful, Hell”, and they chose “Hell” (laughs). It’s the phrase named “Hell”. - (laughs) However, didn’t you expect them to definitely choose “Hell”? Akane: Yes, I expected. I was prepared for it. I was sure they wouldn’t choose “Easy”. And this also show you why so many us love these Ladies. Because they cannot, WILL NOT take the easy way. They always push themselves to create better music, to push them selves to be better musicians, and they do it for us, their fans. Or as they call us, their "Masters and Princesses". As for other songs, you still haven't done Unfair Game. Although you need to relisten to Shambles immediately before you do. Unfair Game doesn't have a MV or OLV, but it DOES have a video under their "Releases" tab for the YOLO release. Seriously, open up Shambles in one page, then open up Unfair Game in a new page or tab. Play/watch Shambles, and as soon as you hear Saiki inhale at the end of Shambles, click Play on Unfair Game. Trust me, you will like it.
Excellent reaction and commentary! Band-Maid is so jaw-droppingly good that it ridiculous. The band members are top tier musicians, songwriters, arraigners and performers who work together seamlessly to produce some of greatest music around. Enjoyed your informed analysis and witty, humorous comments. Like you mentioned, Band-Maid would be an exceedingly tough act for anyone to follow on stage. Cheers!
So much fun watching someone getting hooked in real time. I know it isn't the first Band-Maid on this channel but I think this is the one that did it. Now another has been hopelessly sucked in along with the rest of us. At least it's warm and fun in the black hole, even if we're never getting out!
Cheers Mark! Another good two song comparison in this order: Band-Maid "Secret My Lips" Official MV (studio track over live footage) Band-Maiko "Secret Maiko Lips" Official MV (a Maiko is a trainee geisha from Kyoto - a clue) - both on the Band-Maid's YT channel You will see another side of these ladies you didn't expect!
I'm not a big fan of The Who but I greatly respect the rythym section of Entwistle and Moon, their sympatico is rarely equalled, bring on Misa and Akane, its like these two have a wavelength tapping into each others beautiful brains 🤯 fcking phenomenal and grossly underestimated IMHO. I played drums in bands for a long time and Brother I am right there with you , iif I walked into a shared gig with BM and heard them soundchecking I'd take a hammer to my own kneecaps to get out of playing 😂 Japanese National Treasures in the making and we're all the better for them. What a fcken band Po, thanks 👍🍻🥁🎤🎸
I appreciate real reactions like these, with analysis and opinions and not the people who watch the videos silently and wave goodbye at the end. I guess you are gonna have a million different suggestions and every one of them is good. Here are mine: FREEDOM (live obviously) is kinda their anthem and really catchy, but what stands out is that you probably won't see a band enjoying themselves as much while performing as Band Maid in that video. Also awesome drum solo. You can also check one of their instrumentals, onset.
Jeez Mark i really shoudn't be bigging up a Scotsman so much but you make me laugh out loud. The most refreshing reactor on YT for quite a while. Btw did you say "That c*nt from Primus"?😂
@@jkkansasband7056Jk, I dunno why but Mark has a way of saying something funny. You wouldn't have seen his "Nate wants to battle" reaction but right at the end of his reaction he suddenly said "This is the point where i should make a pun about Nate wants to battle, but you can't win 'em all. OMG that's such a funny fu**in' joke". Everyone had gone home long before then but i'm glad i stuck around to hear it :)
Kanami-san, the lead guitarist is the music composer and also the guitar teacher of the rhythm guitarist/vocalist. MISA-san, for those in the know, are now mentioning her with the other legendary bassists.
@@TlanImass Lol!! You're right!! I know my eyesight is getting poorer, but I did not expect to confuse a full-stop with a comma. I stand corrected. Much apologies Tlanlmass!
Love it. You wouldn't be the first (or second) to do the entire BAND-MAID catalog. I will suggest their latest and greatest instrumental FROM NOW ON. Yes they purposely create instrumentals. Another BAND-MAID legend in the making. Peace. 433
@@markabusireactions Will be an instant favorite as soon as you hear it. The triumvirate (Mincho, MISA, Akane) went beyond their usual excellence 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm good with that suggestion Jk cos mark already promised me he'd do "Don't You Tell Me" live at Zepp, Tokyo 2018. He can't remember saying he would but he did.😏
Great reaction and thanks for adding the subtitles :D. Now you've heard a snippet of the range of Band-Maid's compositions - bluesy to astrophysics (Stephen Hawkins helped write the lyrics to Black Hole). Their later albums (Unseen World - where Manners and Black Hole some from) are full of surprises, like Honkai, Giovanni (and the other ten songs) and "Unleash" (Hate?). Pick any one off their YT Channel/Releases (all of their newest songs are there).
And here we thought those lyrics came together from Kobato establishing her famous psychic link with the denizens of the shark-tank at the Tokyo Aquarium...
they can go from stoner rock to hard core punk because they can and do play most any genre they want, and that my friend is band maid doing band maid things
If you want to keep checking out their breadth of styles, you can check out Wonderland, or acoustic Puzzle, or Gion-cho. This Manners, Black Hole pairing is a really nice contrast. Manners is a showcase of their refinement of their writing over the years, like less is more. There’s that drum fill that’s just like a flam on each drum, like Akane’s got nothing to prove to you. And then Black Hole is like, fuck it, more is more. 220 BPM. That absurd roll at 11:10 in this video. But it ties into that “always challenging” line in Manners. Kanami wrote Black Hole to be too fast for Akane to play, so she’d have to level up her speed.
@@markabusireactions I second Wonderland. Also from the same concert as Manners/Black Hole is About Us another slow song which has special meaning for the fans as it is a letter to us, tasty groovy bass in that as well. There is a lot of variety in their slow songs too, Start over, Memorable, Page, Endless Story, Anemone, Awkward etc , all very different.
Great reaction. Misa and Akane are next level musicians and Mincho is a songwriting mastermind with a really unique guitar style. I have said it 100 times.....if they were blokes who sang in English, they would be the top band in the world hands down. They will get there, but the journey will take them a bit longer. Listen to RINNE. It is one of their heavier tunes. Cheers
Yessir, you got me hook, line and sinker, sir. I love your straightforward reactions and, being a major BAND-MAID fan, love watching you 'tell it like it is' when it comes to your thoughts on BAND-MAID as a band and as five talented musicians. I know you will have tons of requests but, I have to say, if you are really looking for an off the path change in their music writing, I suggest you gamble and listen to START OVER. It is probably the most liked/hated song in these ladies' repertoire. p.s. You got a firm listener and subscriber in me, markabusi.
Wit!? never heard a fellow scot (maybe even a fellow Glaswegin) talk about Band-Maid. I found the band through the Peacemaker sound track and have been OBSESSED with them since. Great to finally hear a fellow Scot also love them.
Being from Japan and not singing wholely in English does hold them back in some quarters- not including musicians. But given time they are slowly becoming appreciated more widely. Forgiving the brilliant skills of the other members, the rhythm section is generally liked by all.
Funny how you got lost during the guitar solo because you were following the bass. MISA essentially solos entire songs. Why isn’t she mentioned alongside Geddy, Squire, Geezer and Flea? I suspect it’s only one big hit away. I’m subscribed and very excited to see your reaction to “From Now On.” Band Maid releases instrumentals because they can. Most bands cannot. One of my favorite quotes is: “All of Band Maid’s songs are written as instrumentals, sometimes they just add vocals.” Which is literally the case for “Play!”
Thanks for subscribing! Feel free to check out some of the other videos, there’s the occasional witty remark in there. But they’re few and far between, like good Creed songs.
So, you need to understand a few things. Kanami (lead g) is the composer of almost all their music ever since 2016 after the album "Brand New Maid". She is a fantastic guitarist, but she is a composer at heart (she is a pianist). She creates certain soundscape for each of their songs. That's how she likes to do it. She is not into creating a mind bending technical guitar solos for solo sake. That's why you won't see her doing some drawn out guitar solos. For her, each of the instruments has to fit the song. MISA is a fabulous musician (both Akane and Misa were music school mates and are best friends). For a while now, when Kanami finishes the overall song in a rough draft including both bass and drum scores, she will send it to both Akane (drums) and MISA to let them arrange their own parts to fit. Basically, Kanami lets MISA do whatever she wants to do on the bass. Their trust in each other is implicit. Miku (rhy g) writes all their lyrics. Saiki (v) approves the final version. Yes, this band is special. If you want to see Kanami doing an extended solo >>> "From Now On" MV official channel. If you want to see Akane's skills both heart pounding and intricate ("secret My lips" MV Official channel, trust me). If you want to see some Misa's amazing bass >>>> "No God" Official LIVE official channel (the most recent one).
Loved that. This live video - particularly Black Hole - is what made me a Band-Maid fan, so I got to relive that moment. And yeah, I agree that the rhythm section are the brightest stars on stage. The lead guitarist is the genius of the band though - she writes the songs. And the rhythm guitarist is arguably a different type of genius as the founder/co-vocalist/lyricist/promoter/dress-designer/stand-up-comedian who had to learn the guitar on the job.
For MISA, No God or Influencer. For Kanami, Blooming, Alone, Giovanni. For Miku, Sayonakidori or Rock on Me. For Akane, it really doesn't matter. The 🦍 is always good For Saiki, About Us, Memorable, Endless Story, Daydreaming. For Pillar-san, live in Hamburg
You mentioned following them - they opened for Guns'n'Roses in Japan recently, don't know what sort of response GNR had to them, or which band most went to see... They also have accoustic performances under, IIRC, the "Maid Maiku" moniker.
I saw that your thumbnail said "The best bassist ever?" and, as an ex English teacher, thought I'd better mention that, as there's no question whatsoever that MISA is the best bassist ever, there was no need for a question mark in that statement. Also, while I enjoyed your obvious appreciation of the musical and vocal skills of THE best band in the universe (and any parallel ones), I thought I'd better subscribe in case there's any more grammatical mistakes. 🤘🤘Heavy songs of Band-Maid's would have to include RINNE, REAL EXISTENCE (live) and the instrumentals FROM NOW ON and ONSET. FREEDOM live has Akane's longest drum solo, DON'T YOU TELL ME live has a great call and response section between MISA and Kanami-sama and for something intricate, beautiful and mesmerising, there's SAYONAKIDORI from the acoustic set they gave us on xmas day a couple of years back (‘Sayonakidori’ means ‘Nightingale’ and translates, very beautifully, as SA (small) YO (dawn/night) NAKI (singing) DORI (bird). ua-cam.com/video/sGzAQigaL14/v-deo.html ). That performance has Akane on drums with rods instead of sticks (and also providing backing vocals occasionally), MISA on electric bass and the ridiculously, almost unfeasibly beautiful founder of the band Miku on acoustic guitar and vocals. All of the above are on their YT channel, which they seem to have no problems with people reacting to. 🤘🤘
@@markabusireactions Missed your Hate at Lollapalooza reaction (just caught up - nice) but did say a little something on your Domination live reaction. Look forward to seeing your reactions to their other 120+ songs!
Miku, the rhythm guitarist and back up singer, does sing lead on some songs. She is also a former underground idol and is the lead singer of cluppo. The only official video of her singing lead is for the song Sayonakidori.
Oh holy wow. I just very belatedly realized that the woogly ascending thing Kanami does into the chorus (4:51 in the reaction) is actually Kobato's _descending_ "Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah" vocal part in reverse.
@@daaaaaave IIRC they posted a teaser video and we were all like "What the hell was THAT?!?" And then the album dropped and we got bird trills and "DON'T SAY YOU LOVE MEEEEE" too. It was freakin' glorious.
Yes, they DO play with backing tracks. But the tracks are created entirely by them and no one else. Kanami and Saiki both play the piano and MISA, Akane and Miku all sing backing vocals, as well as occasional brass instruments. They also write all of their own music since (I think) their 3rd album.
I don’t think I suggested anything other than they had additional instrumentation going on, which was played with a backing track. Most bands do it, it’s the only way to recreate the stuff from the studio, if you have even slightly a complicated setup. More instruments in the mix than there are band members? Backing track required. Or a session musician but I didn’t see any on stage.
@@markabusireactions Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that you did. I was just confirming your observation. People sometimes think that they have session musicians that do all of their tracks. I was just noting that they do indeed play everything you hear. Keep up the great reaction/reviews. I greatly enjoy them!
MISA isn’t in that same argument because unlike most of the other “great” bassists she’s never there to steal the show like they attempt to do either with the playing or antics… MISA is there as a member of a band! Idk that’s why I think she’s amazing but never really put into the hole of the greats… idk hard to describe…😊
The rhythm guitarist, 2nd Vocals is Miku Kaboto, founder of the band AND they are singing Miku's lyrics - both songs. Oh, Miku is a 800 year old Pigeon
@@markabusireactionsMiku has declared that she is a Pigeon!! Miku Kaboto translates as Small Pigeon. (Not her birth name). There are a number of video interviews where she explains that she is a pigeon. Don't worry the rest of the band says they human. They say Miku is an old man because she eats crisp fish and drinks Sake! They also say she can outdrink the them. Miku is the one person in Japan that I would most want to meet.
Thanks for another fine reaction, Mark ! Jumping into a Tom & Gary comment thread is like Gollum falling into the lava of Mount Doom...You survived to react another day !
@@markabusireactions And in the the true spirit of the intrepid hobbits ( nice segue )... Instrumental Maid Channel has the rare song YOUTH ! ( From the 2021 Day of Maid online concert ) Kanami compared it to a day at the beach ( Although an effing RARE beach , as the song is only available on the the limited edition of UNSEEN WORLD and the SENSE ep. ) There are a few fine reactions, but YT is sadly lacking YOURS ! Hope you can find it before it disappears yet again !
Next song Sayonakadori. Original live song and acoustic comparison, because I think you can almost consider them completely different songs instrumentally. In Band-Maid's acoustic concert commentary, they also iterate the same feeling.
In my mind, MISA is the best bass player and writer of bass lines for a progressive hard rock band going today. If she wasn't in Band-Maid for some ungodly reason, the group would suffer beyond just her 1/5 membership of the band. Thx, Mark!
I don’t disagree actually, as far as I can think, there are like… four bands, maybe? That are distinctly tied to their bass playing, and no one could step in and replace it. This is one of those bands.
I think they have such a chemistry, you couldn’t actually replace any of them. You could make a solid case for each member being the essential member, and that’s what makes them so magical. On first listen, you might think Misa makes the song, but you listen again and you pick up on what Akane’s doing that supports her, and again and you pick up on Miku taking over the traditional bass role so Misa is free to noodle, etc. And that’s not even getting into their creative process and how they morally support each other and stuff.
@@daaaaaave I agree with all of that. All I mean is, *most* bands, you can replace the bass player and it doesn’t intrinsically alter the sound of the band. This is one of the few where you would noticeably pick up on it suffering I think.
@@markabusireactionsI won’t argue. I was just remarking on how losing Misa would be more than just a 1/5 loss. I think losing any of them would be more than just a 1/5 loss, because they’re more than the sum of their parts. They trust and support each other so much that they have like a multiplicative effect. And I think it comes from them playing and creating together for so long, more than their chops.
If you can find the "Dice / Hate?" songs from the Lalapalooza show, I would recommend that (if you have not yet seen it). 2 great songs played exceptionally well. You can't go wrong with anything of course. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks for the reaction.
I've always said, that Misa (The Barefoot Assassin) owns both of those songs. Not withstanding, the absolute brilliance of all the other Maids. I love these women
I'll admit I haven't really listened to any Tool since discovering Band-Maid 5 years ago... Going to see Tool for the first time in November in Concert, seen Band-Maid in Concert twice already...
Markabusi, thanks for your reaction to Band-Maid - Manners / Black Hole. If you would like a treat, whether you want to do a video and react or not that is up to you, but I’d suggest Hate? from Lollapolloza 2023 which has a special section between Kanami and Misa with Akane backing them up on drums - WOW! Your mission if you decide to accept it… Enjoy!
If you're in it for the long haul, I'd like to see a reaction to one of their more controversial songs, The Dragon Cries. It'd also be interesting to see your take one of their acoustic tracks, my vote would be for Forward (acoustic) but any of them would be cool.
@@markabusireactions It was produced by Tony Visconti and has a noticeably more bluesy sound than they typically hit. It's also one of only two of their songs entirely in English. It's their newest song that wasn't produced exclusively by Band-Maid and the result is that the fanbase holds somewhat split opinions on it.
Since you like variation, I want to recommend: Sayonakidori Acoustic Live Because only Band-Maid will write a song where they leave out the lead singer (to give her voice a bit of rest - live band with 2+ hour sets), and either have the Rythm guitar sing lead or make it a straight instrumental. Then make an acoustic version of one of these where they leave out the lead guitar as well If you can find the acoustic version of puzzle, it only has Saiki (lead singer) and Kanami (lead guitar), give that a listen as well. (And maybe hear the "full" version as well - one of my personal favorites) Then realize that Band-Maid could potentially play both acoustics at the same time, since no one is in both 🙃
Backing tracks for such complex songs is understandable (unlike Blink 182 using them xD) and yeah, live they are amazing. Could I request Blooming (official video) or Freedom (live) next? :D
Akane (the beast drummer, nickname Gorilla) wrote seven different drum patterns for this song. From "easy" via "difficult" and "possible if I practice hard" to "HELL". Needless to say the band chose HELL. She does sometimes put me in mind of the the guy who plays drums for Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
Even though BAND-MAID doesn't stick to certain genres they are always uniquely BAND-MAID, except when they are being BAND-MAIKO. So whether they are playing straight up Thrash like 'Rinne' or a love song like 'About Us' is always familiar, yet fresh, but still BAND-MAID. Just compare 'Puzzle' LIVE to the acoustic version of 'Puzzle'. Same song yet different. Or 'Secret My Lips' to 'Secret Maiko Lips'. You'll see what I mean. Yes, nearly every one of the backing tracks is played by Lead Guitarist Kanami, especially the Keyboards and virtual instruments. Obviously, any doubled vocals are don by the singers, however sometimes the Chants are done by Kanami, like in 'Cross'. They don't have to play with backing tracks. Once the airlines lost their luggage in Germany. They just rearranged their set list and the show went on. They were more worried about the sneakers they had bought in L.A. than the computer. Saiki has a big sneaker collection, sneakers and trains. Someone make the joke that Kanami asked Akane if she could handle 220, and Akane replied, "Bananas or bowls of Ramen?" Obviously she meant BPM. She was talking about 'Black Hole'. BAND-MAID are always testing their limits and encouraging each other to broaden their skill-sets. When Kanami wrote a song she knew that Miku wasn't ready for, she immediately wrote and taught her a second song designed to help her improve her guitar playing enough to tackle the first song. Can't stand TOOL BTW, However I do like Primus. Congratulations for correctly guessing Akane's nickname, "The Beast". She is a banana powered Half Gorilla / Half Drum Machine. You watch her during 'Domination' LIVE. The rest of the band gather around her to make faces at her to get her to laugh, but there's no chance. Once she has locked in to Kanami's Backing Racks she is unshakeable, even if she does laugh. But you cannot Pigeon Hole them, though Miku is a pigeon.
@@markabusireactions One year, for April Fool's Day, they said they were breaking up, and making a new maiko (apprentice geisha) themed band, instead, and they put out a redone version of Secret My Lips, titled Secret Maiko Lips, with a music video: ua-cam.com/video/NNHGABwme50/v-deo.html It's got traditional Japanese instruments and stuff, and they redid the lyrics for the dialect used in Kyoto (most noticeably anything ending in "nai" was changed to end in "hen"). It's pretty wild. One of the other songs I mentioned for exploring their breadth of styles, Gion-cho, is a Band Maiko original, which they released the following April Fool's Day, I think, along with a whole EP of redone maiko songs. Also, Akane's nickname is Gorilla. Fans chant the other members' names, but they chant Gorilla for Akane. ua-cam.com/video/z6TcRkUclEs/v-deo.html This became a thing, and she started throwing signed banana peels into the crowd on their recent US tour. They're a special, fun band.
WHOA, just whoa!! Band-Maid and Tool?! I 100% agree with you! And I'm also a huge Tool fan, But....wait...you're right. Band-Maid over took Tool's place in my lineup, and that was a very close race. (Photo finish) But Miku runs waaaay faster than Maynard so it was a loose situation anyway. Danny and Akane have a bet goin on with the audience. "Who's behind the kit?" Hard to tell isn't it. They are both that good. Fun you made the comparison. I've always thought Band-Maid and Tool have a lot in common. ぽ
There are vocal harmonies in every BAND-MAID songs. You just weren’t listening. Here are some songs that showcase the amazing voices of SAIKI and KOBATO: - WONDERLAND (Live, has a jazzy sound) ua-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/v-deo.html - ABOUT US (written and performed for us during those difficult times) - ua-cam.com/video/qicgVAxCYV8/v-deo.html - CATHARSIS (acoustic version of a rocker) - ua-cam.com/video/tx9h41gaNo0/v-deo.html For another side, try AMAZING STORY - ua-cam.com/video/5_S4s8jZQ-A/v-deo.html (MV) ; ua-cam.com/video/Asc6DNAOnPY/v-deo.html (Live) Finally, YOLO has a lush, epic sound - ua-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/v-deo.html (MV) ; ua-cam.com/video/Asc6DNAOnPY/v-deo.html (Live)
Oh god, that’s the only part of this video anyone is gonna remember isn’t it? 😂 I’m Scottish, it’s neither an insult or a compliment, it’s just… a noun 😂
I find the live recordings are better than tracks off of the albums. Saying that the music videos are pretty cool too. "Rinne" is a track I think you'll like
I’m on the fence tbh, I love the high energy and musical theatrics in the live videos, but the studio albums are mixed to the point where I can really pick up on all the little intricacies in the songwriting. But they’re both excellent to be totally honest. It’s like comparing… two very similar and good things 😂
@@markabusireactions On some of the Ladies older albums, the way the compression was used actually made it more difficult to hear the complexity of the music. Many times, Miku's voice and her guitar were almost unheard. Compare the Studio version of Manners with the Live version of Manners to see exactly what I am referring to. When the Ladies play Live, you can "HEAR" everything they do, with the exception that Kanami for some reason always keeps her guitar lower in the mix. Many of us feel it is because she doesn't want to over shadow her band mates, but she IS the primary composer, so it is her vision of the music, so I won't argue with her decisions.
@@greylocke100 I’m still learning all of their names and who plays what instrument, so some of this was a little gobbledegook, but I got the general gist! I assume, the earlier albums before they got bigger would have been produced cheaper, so that’s why you’ll have a bad mix on it. But I mean, the quality of the songwriting will still shine through, so it’s not all bad!
If you think bandmaid are the best live band you surely haven't seen LOVEBITES. Although heavier than Bandmaid they are in a class of their own. The musical talent in LOVEBITES is phenomenal.
Herman Li called Davy 504 out on MISA, calling him "chicken". (in his reaction to "From now on") . Not a squeak. No way he didn't get the challenge and the disrespect. 😂
@@markabusireactions famous UA-cam guy who is ways flexing with his double necked bass and accepting challenges to better existing material. His fans view him as god. But when "through the fire and flames" Herman Li of Dragonforce, ultimate guitar hero, calls you out and calls you a chicken if you don't, you can't pretend you didn't hear about it. 🤣 So he's
MISA IS mentioned in the same breath as Flea, Geddy Lee and that c*nt from Primus for those who know MISA, just not enough lungs have experienced the Barefoot Assassin...yet. Also, they rarely have opening bands, and they rarely open for anyone.
They have opened for Guns & Roses, Saitama Stadium, and opened for The Last Rockstars for their three US gigs. But it probably has to be bands of that calibre to be interesting for the Maids. And then there's otoh the possibility that a band has to be pretty darned sure of itself, that it will not just get upstaged...
The rhythm guitarist, Miku, was a singer who took up the guitar after founding this band. Miku previously won an audition of two thousand girls to form a three-person Jpop group. She is a good singer indeed. She was going to be the sole singer of Band-Maid but her voice is too bright and happy for hard rock. Saiki has a better voice for hard rock, with Miku as a great backup vocalist.Meanwhile she learnt the rhythm guitar and has become a competent guitarist. She does a few solo songs, though, to keep her hand in as a singer. Try Sayonakidori where she is the sole (acoustic) guitarist and singer, with bass and drums, from their Christmas concert. They did several songs with different subsets of the band, just to prove that everyone is talented -- in case you didn't know it already.
@@markabusireactionsNo. Miku created the band herself. But earlier on, Miku won a competition to form a very short-lived singing trio -- meaning that she is a good singer. band-Maid is Miku's dream band that she thought up herself and made happen.
@@himbo754 ahh okay, that’s still pretty cool though! It’s quite impressive that she learnt guitar to fit herself into her own band lol. I kinda did a similar thing for the band I was in. Had never touched a bass guitar until my first day in the band and I had a gig that very night hahaha
@@markabusireactions Yes, Miku worked very hard, practising 8 hours a day, mentored by the lead guitarist who is also their main composer (the bassist and drummer compose their own parts). Miku -- as well as starting the band and learning rhythm guitar -- writes the lyrics and is their chief spokesperson and negotiator. She is great at negotiation as she is an ace poker player. She went into the Japan Open Poker competition recently and came second, winning around $1,600. If you are negotiating with talent managers, you want her on your team. Miku is amazing. And so is their lead guitarist, Kanami, who is a great guitarist and composer. Miku and Kanami are also the most eccentric members of the band -- two eccentric geniuses.
Why did band-maid write a song like Manners, then black hole? Because they can. They are a rock band. Any type of rock. Usually, multiple types interwoven in one song. Kanami is a rock goddess.
Another Japanese band with excessive talent is SOKONINARU, this trio consists of Juko an amazing guitarist who’s complex songwriting and MINDBLOWING playing has to be seen and heard , then the bass player Mikasi , well she could arguably outperform Misa and she also sings lead and harmony whilst playing her bass with virtuosic skills. Then the drummer, possibly he has 4 arms 😊. Please check them out if you don’t know of them. 👍🇦🇺🤘 Thanks for your reactions, new subscriber here You could first have a look at their songs Lament Moment, or Gou Ni Moyo, or one of their many songs with Japanese titles that I don’t even know what they are ? They are not for everyone as it’s very complex prog-rock which you gotta be in the groove for.
Firstly, thank you for subscribing! That means a lot to me ☺️ Secondly, I have never heard of these guys, but I shall absolutely put them down on the list! It’s a long list, so god knows when I’ll get to it, but I promise I will eventually!
@@markabusireactions cool, I’m not sure where you’re list is headed (I’ve only just come across your channel) but if you’re going through the Japanese rock-metal scene your list will be long and wonderful. Personally I discovered Japanese music 6 years ago and it’s almost exclusively what I listen to now, kinda odd for an Aussie guy in his 50s , but there’s so much great new music in Japan it’s always fulfilling my need for great new music even if I can’t understand a word they sing. 👍🇦🇺🤘
@@spinnymathingy3149 it’s all over the place haha, I’m doing some Japanese rock, some kpop, I did some Chilean prog rock the other day there… I’m listening to literally anything 😂
Why why why, Giovanni, Wonderland and Mirage... Anemone are also quite😂 different. I don't know which songs you've reacted to but if the songs were recommended by the same maidiac then the chance is that's the style he or she's into. You can randomly pick any track for reaction, too. Kanami's guitar line and solos have quirky Kanami thing that only she can come up with. She never sound like Satriani or Malmsteen like other crazy Japanese guitarists do, but you can tell it's Kanami just by the sound, well the same goes with Misa and Akane. Saiki's vocal is very distinctive too and Miku's vocal line, geez no other bands can create something like that 😂
I should rephrase. The noises and backing vocals (It seems like Miku has extra backing vocals behind her voice when she sings that aren't Saiki) is the only real backing track that they use. They still sing and play all of their instruments live.
Well, there are a couple of reasons why Misa is not mentioned when "experts" talk about the greatest: the first, she's Japanese, critics had to admit Japan has some of the greatest classical musicians in the world, they're not ready to accept it has also lots of great modern music (jazz, blues, rock, etc) musicians. The second is quite simple, she's a woman. If you read RollingStone's "The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time", you'll see just five women listed, and that proportion is far from being objective. Lots of great female players would smash the assess of several male ones listed there, Tal Wilkenfeld, for instance. Critics look (or listen) to popularity as much as everyone else, that's the truth, and male (and western) bands get much more of it, undeniably.
I was being hypothetical when I asked that, but your answer makes a lot of sense. I know of like… 3 other good female bass players, off the top of my head, and even then I’m struggling. They’re just not as common in the mainstream I think.
Definitely not in the main stream, but if you search for the best female bass players you'll hear a lot of top notch musicians, much more worthy than a good half of RollingStone's listed ones (yes, i don't have much respect for that magazine). Tal Wilkenfeld is always listed, much less Misa, being not only a woman, but japanese.
Yup, her, though she's more the one from Jeff Beck (you know, one of the best guitar players of all times 😉), who absolutely wanted her after hearing her playing, and then kept her in his band until he died. Unless you were talking about being on RollingStone's ranking, in that case she's not, and that's laughable.
During the shutdowns, in Japan, there was a government program that subsidized video performances but they had to be at least 6 minutes long. Thus the two songs put together to run longer than 6 minutes. These ones and the other double, Dice/Different, are from one of their streamed concerts that were put out during Covid.
That’s really clever, I did not know that!
@@markabusireactions For this one, I think this is a real pity. I love this version of Manners. I really, really, really do. This is probably the best BAND-MAID have ever done IMHO. And personally I do not like Black Hole, to noisy without interesting structure. I would like a video with only the Manners part. Unfortunately I do not think UA-cam can be set up to only play a song until a certain time.
In Black Hole, when Akane asked Kanami and other members which of the six or so drum patterns they would choose, Akane laughed and said in an interview that the members choose "hell", as she imagined.
So Akane says it's the most difficult but memorable song on the album.
Yes, they use backing tracks, but they do them the right way, to augment their live performance, not to cover up deficiencies.
I've seen them live twice and they are amazingly tight performers.
I couldn’t have phrased that better myself! I think that’s what I was tryna get at during the video, but you know… I’m an idiot ☺️
It has been pointed out Band-Maid really would need a third guitarist for the stuff they write. Apparently it has been suggested to the band to hire a third guitar for tours etc, to play with the band but not quite be in the band - and they seem to have nixed that, on the rationale that the internal dynamics of the band is improbable as it is, and introducing someone like that might mean fiddling with it in unexpected ways, and they rather not chance it. So instead Kanami pre-records stuff, and has made it a challenge for them in the audience who care to try to work out what she plays live, what Kobato is playing, and what's the backing track. (There was the time Herman Li played with them, in full maid-rig, as a third-guitarist audition, but as a joke. Kanami couldn't stop squealing "Kawaii!", and Kobato was going: "You're in! You're in!")
Yeah, you understand who Band-Maid is; one of those rare bands that only come along once a decade or two. Not only to the have the individual skills - plenty of bands have players of incredible individual skill level - but a rare few have the ability to coalesce those talents into remarkable songwriting, composition, arrangement, instrumentation, orchestration, playing and performance the way the Maids do.
What’s next? Have you slowed it down and done a ballad?
- “Daydreaming” - official MV - or
- “Wonderland” - official live - goosebumps guaranteed 😀
Take care and rock on 🤘🏼👍🏼🎸🥁🎤🎼😎✌🏼
Oh, btw, Kanami-san also plays the keyboard. And since she can’t play both during lives, it becomes backing track.
Yeah I was worried someone would consider that an insult, I figured they did it in the studio but couldn’t replicate it live. It’s just a nice little additional touch that I’m glad they kept in, cause a lot of bands just drop the additional elements when they play live
@@markabusireactions In actuality, Kanami has been playing constantly since shortly before her 4th birthday, Akane and MISA have also been playing since about the same age, however they moved to other instruments, (Alto Horn, Trumpet, Guitar and then Bass for MISA, Trombone and Trumpet then Drums for Akane), they still do play piano and other keyboards. Saiki has been taking piano and guitar lessons since 2019, but is no where near the skill level of the others. Miku from what I've been reading can only play guitar and she does it by ear or tablature since she cannot read normal sheet music.
For the most part all of the Ladies continue to learn other instruments, with the exception of Miku since she is the most involved behind the scenes with PR and dealing with both management and the record label.
In the recording studio, Kanami has one of Miku's signature guitars setup the same is Miku's and will play it for the recording. She will then teach Miku how to play her parts for touring.
Yes, they play to a click. The click/backing track is triggered by Akane. You can compare several live fancams to the actual studio recording, and except when they add parts you can take the studio track and lay it over their live performances and they line up almost perfectly.
And about Akane's drumming in Black Hole, there is this:
May 2021 Player Magazine Interview with Akane
- This time the last song BLACK HOLE had a great impact. In your previous album, Rinne was awesome, though…
Akane: I felt like “Finally this came!” (laughs)
- Finally you played this. I wonder what you will do in the future…
Akane: I wonder too (laughs).
- Was it originally like this in the demo?
Akane: Yes. I had to keep kicking (the bass drum) longer, but it had many parts a human can’t play, so I modified it within the range of a human drummer, and it’s still like this. As for the last bass drum pattern, I made seven or eight patterns, and they were like “Names like ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ are not easy to get, so name them according to your level”, so I actually named them like “Easy, Comfortable, Normal, Possible if I work hard, Tough, Painful, Hell”, and they chose “Hell” (laughs). It’s the phrase named “Hell”.
- (laughs) However, didn’t you expect them to definitely choose “Hell”?
Akane: Yes, I expected. I was prepared for it. I was sure they wouldn’t choose “Easy”.
And this also show you why so many us love these Ladies. Because they cannot, WILL NOT take the easy way. They always push themselves to create better music, to push them selves to be better musicians, and they do it for us, their fans. Or as they call us, their "Masters and Princesses".
As for other songs, you still haven't done Unfair Game. Although you need to relisten to Shambles immediately before you do. Unfair Game doesn't have a MV or OLV, but it DOES have a video under their "Releases" tab for the YOLO release.
Seriously, open up Shambles in one page, then open up Unfair Game in a new page or tab. Play/watch Shambles, and as soon as you hear Saiki inhale at the end of Shambles, click Play on Unfair Game.
Trust me, you will like it.
This one video is a good example to show someone how varied Band Maid songs are.
Excellent reaction and commentary! Band-Maid is so jaw-droppingly good that it ridiculous. The band members are top tier musicians, songwriters, arraigners and performers who work together seamlessly to produce some of greatest music around. Enjoyed your informed analysis and witty, humorous comments. Like you mentioned, Band-Maid would be an exceedingly tough act for anyone to follow on stage. Cheers!
Aww thank you! That means a lot! ☺️
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So much fun watching someone getting hooked in real time. I know it isn't the first Band-Maid on this channel but I think this is the one that did it. Now another has been hopelessly sucked in along with the rest of us. At least it's warm and fun in the black hole, even if we're never getting out!
Cheers Mark! Another good two song comparison in this order:
Band-Maid "Secret My Lips" Official MV (studio track over live footage)
Band-Maiko "Secret Maiko Lips" Official MV (a Maiko is a trainee geisha from Kyoto - a clue)
- both on the Band-Maid's YT channel
You will see another side of these ladies you didn't expect!
Okay now I’m curious lol
@@markabusireactions You won't be disappointed!
I came here to recommend these songs, in this order, in response to the question "Do Band-Maid vary their output?"@@markabusireactions
I'm not a big fan of The Who but I greatly respect the rythym section of Entwistle and Moon, their sympatico is rarely equalled, bring on Misa and Akane, its like these two have a wavelength tapping into each others beautiful brains 🤯 fcking phenomenal and grossly underestimated IMHO. I played drums in bands for a long time and Brother I am right there with you , iif I walked into a shared gig with BM and heard them soundchecking I'd take a hammer to my own kneecaps to get out of playing 😂 Japanese National Treasures in the making and we're all the better for them. What a fcken band Po, thanks 👍🍻🥁🎤🎸
There's a famous guitarist out there who'd say Jones and Bonham.
"Manners" is the sedate balance to "Black Hole's" controlled chaos & the equilibrium is restored.😌
It’s just a ying and yang of bass insanity 😂
I think what you're trying to say is, Manners is to Black Hole as Black Hole is to Manners, only different! 🤔
@@TomClark-Futoura isn’t that what I said? 😂
I'm just an innocent bystander, i see nothing.🙈
@@GaryHolloway-810 unless I’ve completely misunderstood what the hell ying and Yang is meant to be. Ah well lol
I appreciate real reactions like these, with analysis and opinions and not the people who watch the videos silently and wave goodbye at the end. I guess you are gonna have a million different suggestions and every one of them is good. Here are mine: FREEDOM (live obviously) is kinda their anthem and really catchy, but what stands out is that you probably won't see a band enjoying themselves as much while performing as Band Maid in that video. Also awesome drum solo. You can also check one of their instrumentals, onset.
Thanks! I do my best to not just sit there, that would be a really boring video to ask anyone to sit through lol
Jeez Mark i really shoudn't be bigging up a Scotsman so much but you make me laugh out loud. The most refreshing reactor on YT for quite a while. Btw did you say "That c*nt from Primus"?😂
Em… I can neither confirm nor deny that lol. I actually meant to bleep that out and forgot 😂
@@markabusireactions LMAO.🤣
LOL. I thought he said "That gent from Primus". He can get away with alot with that heavy accent. 😆
@@jkkansasband7056 dunno what you mean mate 😇
@@jkkansasband7056Jk, I dunno why but Mark has a way of saying something funny. You wouldn't have seen his "Nate wants to battle" reaction but right at the end of his reaction he suddenly said "This is the point where i should make a pun about Nate wants to battle, but you can't win 'em all. OMG that's such a funny fu**in' joke". Everyone had gone home long before then but i'm glad i stuck around to hear it :)
Kanami-san, the lead guitarist is the music composer and also the guitar teacher of the rhythm guitarist/vocalist. MISA-san, for those in the know, are now mentioning her with the other legendary bassists.
As they bloody should! FLEA WHO?!!
@@RahimRahmat Read my comment again. I never said MISA was the student. You're the one confusing the masses. Delete your comment.
@@TlanImass well now I’m confused about whether the masses are confused or not ☺️
@@TlanImass Lol!! You're right!! I know my eyesight is getting poorer, but I did not expect to confuse a full-stop with a comma.
I stand corrected. Much apologies Tlanlmass!
Love it. You wouldn't be the first (or second) to do the entire BAND-MAID catalog. I will suggest their latest and greatest instrumental FROM NOW ON. Yes they purposely create instrumentals. Another BAND-MAID legend in the making. Peace. 433
An instrumental sounds interesting! Consider it done!
@@markabusireactions Will be an instant favorite as soon as you hear it. The triumvirate (Mincho, MISA, Akane) went beyond their usual excellence 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm good with that suggestion Jk cos mark already promised me he'd do "Don't You Tell Me" live at Zepp, Tokyo 2018. He can't remember saying he would but he did.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 SO NEEDY GARY! English people go to the back of the queue hahaha
@@markabusireactions I've got a spare lamp if you want one?
WTF did I just witness and listen to?! 🤯 That was incredible!!!
Dude you’re in for a wild ride. Check my playlist, every song is a banger haha
Miku's evil laugh is one of the highlights of Manners! I've always thought so. It's my current favorite BM song. :) Nice reaction as always!
Thank you!
Great reaction and thanks for adding the subtitles :D. Now you've heard a snippet of the range of Band-Maid's compositions - bluesy to astrophysics (Stephen Hawkins helped write the lyrics to Black Hole). Their later albums (Unseen World - where Manners and Black Hole some from) are full of surprises, like Honkai, Giovanni (and the other ten songs) and "Unleash" (Hate?). Pick any one off their YT Channel/Releases (all of their newest songs are there).
And here we thought those lyrics came together from Kobato establishing her famous psychic link with the denizens of the shark-tank at the Tokyo Aquarium...
they can go from stoner rock to hard core punk because they can and do play most any genre they want, and that my friend is band maid doing band maid things
Who the greatest is is subjective, But Misa is definitely in the category of all time great bassists.
Not subjective. It’s bandmaid. Maybe. 😂
love your reactions...especially the one about being in a band about to follow on after Band Maid,after just doing Manners...lol..great stuff.
Thank you!
MISA slaps so hard she will slap you in to next week🤟😀⛩️
I think I’d let her tbh
If you want to keep checking out their breadth of styles, you can check out Wonderland, or acoustic Puzzle, or Gion-cho.
This Manners, Black Hole pairing is a really nice contrast. Manners is a showcase of their refinement of their writing over the years, like less is more. There’s that drum fill that’s just like a flam on each drum, like Akane’s got nothing to prove to you.
And then Black Hole is like, fuck it, more is more. 220 BPM. That absurd roll at 11:10 in this video.
But it ties into that “always challenging” line in Manners. Kanami wrote Black Hole to be too fast for Akane to play, so she’d have to level up her speed.
See tbh though, from experience, slower songs are harder to play live than faster songs. The more relaxed nature lulls you into making mistakes!
@@markabusireactions I second Wonderland. Also from the same concert as Manners/Black Hole is About Us another slow song which has special meaning for the fans as it is a letter to us, tasty groovy bass in that as well. There is a lot of variety in their slow songs too, Start over, Memorable, Page, Endless Story, Anemone, Awkward etc , all very different.
@@edwardallen4051 I’ll put wonderland into the list, but right now it’s 3 away!
Great reaction. Misa and Akane are next level musicians and Mincho is a songwriting mastermind with a really unique guitar style. I have said it 100 times.....if they were blokes who sang in English, they would be the top band in the world hands down. They will get there, but the journey will take them a bit longer. Listen to RINNE. It is one of their heavier tunes. Cheers
That's a good question. MISA is a beast with a groove. Madiac.
Yessir, you got me hook, line and sinker, sir. I love your straightforward reactions and, being a major BAND-MAID fan, love watching you 'tell it like it is' when it comes to your thoughts on BAND-MAID as a band and as five talented musicians. I know you will have tons of requests but, I have to say, if you are really looking for an off the path change in their music writing, I suggest you gamble and listen to START OVER. It is probably the most liked/hated song in these ladies' repertoire. p.s. You got a firm listener and subscriber in me, markabusi.
Thanks man! I always appreciate a little ego boost here and there! 😂
Wit!? never heard a fellow scot (maybe even a fellow Glaswegin) talk about Band-Maid. I found the band through the Peacemaker sound track and have been OBSESSED with them since. Great to finally hear a fellow Scot also love them.
I’m not quite Glasgow, but I’m not far off! Welcome to the channel mate 😂
@@markabusireactions haha same, Glasgow area.lol. Well ya deff have a new fan.
@@chrisconnelly7374 thanks man! Finally someone I don’t need to worry about understanding me lol
I was bloody shocked to hear yer voice man, I just clicked cause I love band-maid. Love knowing Im'm not alone loving them here.@@markabusireactions
Being from Japan and not singing wholely in English does hold them back in some quarters- not including musicians. But given time they are slowly becoming appreciated more widely. Forgiving the brilliant skills of the other members, the rhythm section is generally liked by all.
I agree. I think that lollapalooza show is going to throw them into the spotlight a lot more than they have been previously!
Everyone plays to a click except MISA the bassist.
Supposedly she has perfect pitch and time.
If you wanna hear some great bass work, check out their song No God
I DO WANNA HEAR SOME GREAT BASS WORK BEKKA!
Funny how you got lost during the guitar solo because you were following the bass. MISA essentially solos entire songs.
Why isn’t she mentioned alongside Geddy, Squire, Geezer and Flea? I suspect it’s only one big hit away.
I’m subscribed and very excited to see your reaction to “From Now On.” Band Maid releases instrumentals because they can. Most bands cannot.
One of my favorite quotes is: “All of Band Maid’s songs are written as instrumentals, sometimes they just add vocals.”
Which is literally the case for “Play!”
Thanks for subscribing! Feel free to check out some of the other videos, there’s the occasional witty remark in there. But they’re few and far between, like good Creed songs.
Misa! Misa! Misa!
So, you need to understand a few things. Kanami (lead g) is the composer of almost all their music ever since 2016 after the album "Brand New Maid". She is a fantastic guitarist, but she is a composer at heart (she is a pianist). She creates certain soundscape for each of their songs. That's how she likes to do it. She is not into creating a mind bending technical guitar solos for solo sake. That's why you won't see her doing some drawn out guitar solos. For her, each of the instruments has to fit the song. MISA is a fabulous musician (both Akane and Misa were music school mates and are best friends). For a while now, when Kanami finishes the overall song in a rough draft including both bass and drum scores, she will send it to both Akane (drums) and MISA to let them arrange their own parts to fit. Basically, Kanami lets MISA do whatever she wants to do on the bass. Their trust in each other is implicit. Miku (rhy g) writes all their lyrics. Saiki (v) approves the final version.
Yes, this band is special. If you want to see Kanami doing an extended solo >>> "From Now On" MV official channel. If you want to see Akane's skills both heart pounding and intricate ("secret My lips" MV Official channel, trust me). If you want to see some Misa's amazing bass >>>> "No God" Official LIVE official channel (the most recent one).
Great contrast!
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Loved that. This live video - particularly Black Hole - is what made me a Band-Maid fan, so I got to relive that moment. And yeah, I agree that the rhythm section are the brightest stars on stage. The lead guitarist is the genius of the band though - she writes the songs. And the rhythm guitarist is arguably a different type of genius as the founder/co-vocalist/lyricist/promoter/dress-designer/stand-up-comedian who had to learn the guitar on the job.
For MISA, No God or Influencer.
For Kanami, Blooming, Alone, Giovanni.
For Miku, Sayonakidori or Rock on Me.
For Akane, it really doesn't matter. The 🦍 is always good
For Saiki, About Us, Memorable, Endless Story, Daydreaming.
For Pillar-san, live in Hamburg
There’s six of them?!!
@@markabusireactions You will come across Pillar-san eventually. But no, having a piss, there are only five, and only ever five.
Oh, sorry, I thought you had already reacted to Freedom live. Akane-Freedom live. Akane rarely does solos...but no spoilers. 🙄
Pillar-san lol!
@@Davey-Boyd I don’t get it 😞😞
Manners, a great song. Black Hole, hold my beer.
I’m getting on that fucking stage hahah 😂
You mentioned following them - they opened for Guns'n'Roses in Japan recently, don't know what sort of response GNR had to them, or which band most went to see...
They also have accoustic performances under, IIRC, the "Maid Maiku" moniker.
I can almost guarantee that most people weren’t there for Guns ‘n’ Roses, not these days lol.
I saw that your thumbnail said "The best bassist ever?" and, as an ex English teacher, thought I'd better mention that, as there's no question whatsoever that MISA is the best bassist ever, there was no need for a question mark in that statement. Also, while I enjoyed your obvious appreciation of the musical and vocal skills of THE best band in the universe (and any parallel ones), I thought I'd better subscribe in case there's any more grammatical mistakes. 🤘🤘Heavy songs of Band-Maid's would have to include RINNE, REAL EXISTENCE (live) and the instrumentals FROM NOW ON and ONSET. FREEDOM live has Akane's longest drum solo, DON'T YOU TELL ME live has a great call and response section between MISA and Kanami-sama and for something intricate, beautiful and mesmerising, there's SAYONAKIDORI from the acoustic set they gave us on xmas day a couple of years back (‘Sayonakidori’ means ‘Nightingale’ and translates, very beautifully, as SA (small) YO (dawn/night) NAKI (singing) DORI (bird). ua-cam.com/video/sGzAQigaL14/v-deo.html ). That performance has Akane on drums with rods instead of sticks (and also providing backing vocals occasionally), MISA on electric bass and the ridiculously, almost unfeasibly beautiful founder of the band Miku on acoustic guitar and vocals. All of the above are on their YT channel, which they seem to have no problems with people reacting to. 🤘🤘
Dude 😂 I doubt you’ve commented on any of my videos before, but if you’re gonna bring that energy every time, I’m here for it, that made me chuckle 😂
@@markabusireactions Missed your Hate at Lollapalooza reaction (just caught up - nice) but did say a little something on your Domination live reaction. Look forward to seeing your reactions to their other 120+ songs!
@@tonygriffin_ no pressure though lol
Black Hole reminds me an anime series' opening theme I head EONS ago. So naturally I exploded in nostalgia. ^_^
It’s ferocious!
Miku, the rhythm guitarist and back up singer, does sing lead on some songs. She is also a former underground idol and is the lead singer of cluppo. The only official video of her singing lead is for the song Sayonakidori.
Oh holy wow. I just very belatedly realized that the woogly ascending thing Kanami does into the chorus (4:51 in the reaction) is actually Kobato's _descending_ "Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah" vocal part in reverse.
It's such a weird touch. Like, "Let's throw in The Count from Sesame Street."
@@daaaaaave IIRC they posted a teaser video and we were all like "What the hell was THAT?!?" And then the album dropped and we got bird trills and "DON'T SAY YOU LOVE MEEEEE" too. It was freakin' glorious.
Yes, they DO play with backing tracks. But the tracks are created entirely by them and no one else. Kanami and Saiki both play the piano and MISA, Akane and Miku all sing backing vocals, as well as occasional brass instruments. They also write all of their own music since (I think) their 3rd album.
I don’t think I suggested anything other than they had additional instrumentation going on, which was played with a backing track. Most bands do it, it’s the only way to recreate the stuff from the studio, if you have even slightly a complicated setup. More instruments in the mix than there are band members? Backing track required. Or a session musician but I didn’t see any on stage.
@@markabusireactions Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that you did. I was just confirming your observation. People sometimes think that they have session musicians that do all of their tracks. I was just noting that they do indeed play everything you hear. Keep up the great reaction/reviews. I greatly enjoy them!
MISA isn’t in that same argument because unlike most of the other “great” bassists she’s never there to steal the show like they attempt to do either with the playing or antics… MISA is there as a member of a band! Idk that’s why I think she’s amazing but never really put into the hole of the greats… idk hard to describe…😊
The rhythm guitarist, 2nd Vocals is Miku Kaboto, founder of the band AND they are singing Miku's lyrics - both songs.
Oh, Miku is a 800 year old Pigeon
Nope, I’m sorry. You’re gonna need to explain that last sentence please.
@@markabusireactionsMiku has declared that she is a Pigeon!! Miku Kaboto translates as Small Pigeon. (Not her birth name). There are a number of video interviews where she explains that she is a pigeon.
Don't worry the rest of the band says they human. They say Miku is an old man because she eats crisp fish and drinks Sake! They also say she can outdrink the them.
Miku is the one person in Japan that I would most want to meet.
Kanami taught Miku to play. She didn't know how when they started
Thanks for another fine reaction, Mark ! Jumping into a Tom & Gary comment thread is like Gollum falling into the lava of Mount Doom...You survived to react another day !
Didn’t he die? 😂
@@markabusireactions Indeed he did...But he got the effing ring ! 😆🌋
@@frankandre4385 all that matters innit. What an absolute lad he was.
@@markabusireactions And in the the true spirit of the intrepid hobbits ( nice segue )... Instrumental Maid Channel has the rare song YOUTH ! ( From the 2021 Day of Maid online concert ) Kanami compared it to a day at the beach ( Although an effing RARE beach , as the song is only available on the the limited edition of UNSEEN WORLD and the SENSE ep. ) There are a few fine reactions, but YT is sadly lacking YOURS ! Hope you can find it before it disappears yet again !
You have sampled the tip of the iceberg my friend. Tip o' the iceberg!
Don’t worry, I’m still going lol
Next song Sayonakadori. Original live song and acoustic comparison, because I think you can almost consider them completely different songs instrumentally. In Band-Maid's acoustic concert commentary, they also iterate the same feeling.
In my mind, MISA is the best bass player and writer of bass lines for a progressive hard rock band going today. If she wasn't in Band-Maid for some ungodly reason, the group would suffer beyond just her 1/5 membership of the band. Thx, Mark!
I don’t disagree actually, as far as I can think, there are like… four bands, maybe? That are distinctly tied to their bass playing, and no one could step in and replace it. This is one of those bands.
I think they have such a chemistry, you couldn’t actually replace any of them. You could make a solid case for each member being the essential member, and that’s what makes them so magical.
On first listen, you might think Misa makes the song, but you listen again and you pick up on what Akane’s doing that supports her, and again and you pick up on Miku taking over the traditional bass role so Misa is free to noodle, etc. And that’s not even getting into their creative process and how they morally support each other and stuff.
@@daaaaaave I agree with all of that. All I mean is, *most* bands, you can replace the bass player and it doesn’t intrinsically alter the sound of the band. This is one of the few where you would noticeably pick up on it suffering I think.
@@markabusireactionsI won’t argue. I was just remarking on how losing Misa would be more than just a 1/5 loss. I think losing any of them would be more than just a 1/5 loss, because they’re more than the sum of their parts. They trust and support each other so much that they have like a multiplicative effect. And I think it comes from them playing and creating together for so long, more than their chops.
@@daaaaaave yeah no that’s fair enough ☺️ I was just complimenting Misa, wasn’t tryna put down anyone else in the band!
Generally, with Maids...where you find a guitar solo...you'll find some severe FWAAAARKIN BASS!!! :-) (MISA MISA MISA!!!!)
Nice insight to Band Maid music. If you like instrumentals music try their one called Giovanni.
Thank you!!
If you can find the "Dice / Hate?" songs from the Lalapalooza show, I would recommend that (if you have not yet seen it). 2 great songs played exceptionally well. You can't go wrong with anything of course. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks for the reaction.
That was my first bandmaid video!
@markabusireactions sorry, I watch lots of reactions and loose track :).
@@EliseAutoXr don’t worry about it mate! ☺️ I do the same haha
I've always said, that Misa (The Barefoot Assassin) owns both of those songs. Not withstanding, the absolute brilliance of all the other Maids. I love these women
They are all fantastic at what they do!
Agree with the person who suggested From Now On.
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@@markabusireactions Black Hole would fit just right after Interstellar Overdrive on Pink Floyd's Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) :)
@@Greish-esquire I’ve never heard that!
@@markabusireactions I'm an old Git🤣
I'll admit I haven't really listened to any Tool since discovering Band-Maid 5 years ago... Going to see Tool for the first time in November in Concert, seen Band-Maid in Concert twice already...
You lucky bugger! I actually like Tools latest album, but it was definitely a grower!
Markabusi, thanks for your reaction to Band-Maid - Manners / Black Hole. If you would like a treat, whether you want to do a video and react or not that is up to you, but I’d suggest Hate? from Lollapolloza 2023 which has a special section between Kanami and Misa with Akane backing them up on drums - WOW! Your mission if you decide to accept it… Enjoy!
Lol! Literally the first video I reacted to of BAND-MAID was that very thing! Go check it out, it’s a fun video! ☺️
If you're in it for the long haul, I'd like to see a reaction to one of their more controversial songs, The Dragon Cries. It'd also be interesting to see your take one of their acoustic tracks, my vote would be for Forward (acoustic) but any of them would be cool.
Why is that one controversial?
@@markabusireactions It was produced by Tony Visconti and has a noticeably more bluesy sound than they typically hit. It's also one of only two of their songs entirely in English. It's their newest song that wasn't produced exclusively by Band-Maid and the result is that the fanbase holds somewhat split opinions on it.
@@bbobjs ahh okay, that makes sense. Might make for quite an interesting video!!
Since you like variation, I want to recommend: Sayonakidori Acoustic Live
Because only Band-Maid will write a song where they leave out the lead singer (to give her voice a bit of rest - live band with 2+ hour sets), and either have the Rythm guitar sing lead or make it a straight instrumental.
Then make an acoustic version of one of these where they leave out the lead guitar as well
If you can find the acoustic version of puzzle, it only has Saiki (lead singer) and Kanami (lead guitar), give that a listen as well. (And maybe hear the "full" version as well - one of my personal favorites)
Then realize that Band-Maid could potentially play both acoustics at the same time, since no one is in both 🙃
Okay all of that sounds super interesting!!
If you enjoy Misa I think you will enjoy PLAY (Live).
At this point I’m inclined to agree 😂
Jack Bruce, Misa, Flea - there you go, my 3 favourite bass players
I mean… I’m not on that list, but I guess I’ll just have to bloody accept it. 🤷♂️
Oh I forgot to ask, who's Tool ? 😂 next BM song - throw a dart my friend, cant miss 👍🍻
Just some band mate, wouldn’t worry about it 😂
@@markabusireactions 🤣 had plenty of them 👍🍻
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! MISA MISA MISA!!!!!! she is pretty good huh!
You’re a maniac and I love ye 😂
@@markabusireactions oohhhh NO I am a MAIDIAC thank You very much
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook SORRY MY BAD 😂
As a fan of both Tool and Band-Maid, I don't think you're right but somehow I also agree
Even as I said it I knew it was a risqué comment lol
Backing tracks for such complex songs is understandable (unlike Blink 182 using them xD) and yeah, live they are amazing. Could I request Blooming (official video) or Freedom (live) next? :D
NO YOU CANNOT!
no, sure, of course you can buddy! Onto the list they go! 😂
Akane (the beast drummer, nickname Gorilla) wrote seven different drum patterns for this song. From "easy" via "difficult" and "possible if I practice hard" to "HELL".
Needless to say the band chose HELL.
She does sometimes put me in mind of the the guy who plays drums for
Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
Even though BAND-MAID doesn't stick to certain genres they are always uniquely BAND-MAID, except when they are being BAND-MAIKO. So whether they are playing straight up Thrash like 'Rinne' or a love song like 'About Us' is always familiar, yet fresh, but still BAND-MAID. Just compare 'Puzzle' LIVE to the acoustic version of 'Puzzle'. Same song yet different. Or 'Secret My Lips' to 'Secret Maiko Lips'. You'll see what I mean. Yes, nearly every one of the backing tracks is played by Lead Guitarist Kanami, especially the Keyboards and virtual instruments. Obviously, any doubled vocals are don by the singers, however sometimes the Chants are done by Kanami, like in 'Cross'. They don't have to play with backing tracks. Once the airlines lost their luggage in Germany. They just rearranged their set list and the show went on. They were more worried about the sneakers they had bought in L.A. than the computer. Saiki has a big sneaker collection, sneakers and trains. Someone make the joke that Kanami asked Akane if she could handle 220, and Akane replied, "Bananas or bowls of Ramen?" Obviously she meant BPM. She was talking about 'Black Hole'. BAND-MAID are always testing their limits and encouraging each other to broaden their skill-sets. When Kanami wrote a song she knew that Miku wasn't ready for, she immediately wrote and taught her a second song designed to help her improve her guitar playing enough to tackle the first song. Can't stand TOOL BTW, However I do like Primus. Congratulations for correctly guessing Akane's nickname, "The Beast". She is a banana powered Half Gorilla / Half Drum Machine. You watch her during 'Domination' LIVE. The rest of the band gather around her to make faces at her to get her to laugh, but there's no chance. Once she has locked in to Kanami's Backing Racks she is unshakeable, even if she does laugh. But you cannot Pigeon Hole them, though Miku is a pigeon.
Okay this is the first time I’m hearing of this Maiko thing… explain?
@@markabusireactions One year, for April Fool's Day, they said they were breaking up, and making a new maiko (apprentice geisha) themed band, instead, and they put out a redone version of Secret My Lips, titled Secret Maiko Lips, with a music video: ua-cam.com/video/NNHGABwme50/v-deo.html It's got traditional Japanese instruments and stuff, and they redid the lyrics for the dialect used in Kyoto (most noticeably anything ending in "nai" was changed to end in "hen"). It's pretty wild. One of the other songs I mentioned for exploring their breadth of styles, Gion-cho, is a Band Maiko original, which they released the following April Fool's Day, I think, along with a whole EP of redone maiko songs.
Also, Akane's nickname is Gorilla. Fans chant the other members' names, but they chant Gorilla for Akane. ua-cam.com/video/z6TcRkUclEs/v-deo.html This became a thing, and she started throwing signed banana peels into the crowd on their recent US tour.
They're a special, fun band.
WHOA, just whoa!! Band-Maid and Tool?! I 100% agree with you! And I'm also a huge Tool fan, But....wait...you're right. Band-Maid over took Tool's place in my lineup, and that was a very close race. (Photo finish) But Miku runs waaaay faster than Maynard so it was a loose situation anyway. Danny and Akane have a bet goin on with the audience. "Who's behind the kit?" Hard to tell isn't it. They are both that good. Fun you made the comparison. I've always thought Band-Maid and Tool have a lot in common. ぽ
I’m glad you agree at least! I thought I was gonna get so much shit for that comparison 😂
There are vocal harmonies in every BAND-MAID songs. You just weren’t listening. Here are some songs that showcase the amazing voices of SAIKI and KOBATO:
- WONDERLAND (Live, has a jazzy sound)
ua-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/v-deo.html
- ABOUT US (written and performed for us during those difficult times) - ua-cam.com/video/qicgVAxCYV8/v-deo.html
- CATHARSIS (acoustic version of a rocker) - ua-cam.com/video/tx9h41gaNo0/v-deo.html
For another side, try AMAZING STORY - ua-cam.com/video/5_S4s8jZQ-A/v-deo.html (MV) ; ua-cam.com/video/Asc6DNAOnPY/v-deo.html (Live)
Finally, YOLO has a lush, epic sound - ua-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/v-deo.html (MV) ; ua-cam.com/video/Asc6DNAOnPY/v-deo.html (Live)
Obligatory MISA MISA MISA for the algorithm.
😂😂😂
The cnvt from Primus 😂🤣
Oh god, that’s the only part of this video anyone is gonna remember isn’t it? 😂 I’m Scottish, it’s neither an insult or a compliment, it’s just… a noun 😂
@@markabusireactionsno apologies needed. I understand completely. Agree with you about Tool btw
@@pascalhardwicke427 I love Tool, but… screw those guys hahah
You heard it too. Not even c*nts say c*nt on YT.🤣
Wouldn’t call them the “Best” but they are pretty good.
I should have put a question mark 😂
Tool use to be one of my favorite bands, having said that...
Band-Maid does in 3 minutes what Tool takes 17 years to write.
RIGHT?! After 17 years I expected more lol. Plus, let’s be totally honest here… Maynard sings better in A Perfect Circle
I find the live recordings are better than tracks off of the albums.
Saying that the music videos are pretty cool too.
"Rinne" is a track I think you'll like
I’m on the fence tbh, I love the high energy and musical theatrics in the live videos, but the studio albums are mixed to the point where I can really pick up on all the little intricacies in the songwriting. But they’re both excellent to be totally honest. It’s like comparing… two very similar and good things 😂
@@markabusireactions On some of the Ladies older albums, the way the compression was used actually made it more difficult to hear the complexity of the music. Many times, Miku's voice and her guitar were almost unheard. Compare the Studio version of Manners with the Live version of Manners to see exactly what I am referring to. When the Ladies play Live, you can "HEAR" everything they do, with the exception that Kanami for some reason always keeps her guitar lower in the mix. Many of us feel it is because she doesn't want to over shadow her band mates, but she IS the primary composer, so it is her vision of the music, so I won't argue with her decisions.
@@greylocke100 I’m still learning all of their names and who plays what instrument, so some of this was a little gobbledegook, but I got the general gist!
I assume, the earlier albums before they got bigger would have been produced cheaper, so that’s why you’ll have a bad mix on it. But I mean, the quality of the songwriting will still shine through, so it’s not all bad!
If you think bandmaid are the best live band you surely haven't seen LOVEBITES. Although heavier than Bandmaid they are in a class of their own. The musical talent in LOVEBITES is phenomenal.
Ooft. That’s fighting talk! So… lovebites reaction soon then?
Herman Li called Davy 504 out on MISA, calling him "chicken". (in his reaction to "From now on") . Not a squeak. No way he didn't get the challenge and the disrespect. 😂
Not gonna lie, that means nothing to me 😂 I didn’t understand any of it haha
@@markabusireactions famous UA-cam guy who is ways flexing with his double necked bass and accepting challenges to better existing material. His fans view him as god.
But when "through the fire and flames" Herman Li of Dragonforce, ultimate guitar hero, calls you out and calls you a chicken if you don't, you can't pretend you didn't hear about it. 🤣
So he's
@@stevekane4922 Ahhh okay, that makes sense! Yeah, I’d hate to try and learn these lines too 😂
MISA IS mentioned in the same breath as Flea, Geddy Lee and that c*nt from Primus for those who know MISA, just not enough lungs have experienced the Barefoot Assassin...yet. Also, they rarely have opening bands, and they rarely open for anyone.
All I’m saying is, the general public don’t know her, and that’s a damn shame.
They have opened for Guns & Roses, Saitama Stadium, and opened for The Last Rockstars for their three US gigs. But it probably has to be bands of that calibre to be interesting for the Maids. And then there's otoh the possibility that a band has to be pretty darned sure of itself, that it will not just get upstaged...
@@nomennescio4604 these days I’d be fairly comfortable opening for guns and roses tbh 😂
"Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!" - Miku Kobato
Daydreaming and No God are great
The rhythm guitarist, Miku, was a singer who took up the guitar after founding this band. Miku previously won an audition of two thousand girls to form a three-person Jpop group. She is a good singer indeed. She was going to be the sole singer of Band-Maid but her voice is too bright and happy for hard rock. Saiki has a better voice for hard rock, with Miku as a great backup vocalist.Meanwhile she learnt the rhythm guitar and has become a competent guitarist. She does a few solo songs, though, to keep her hand in as a singer. Try Sayonakidori where she is the sole (acoustic) guitarist and singer, with bass and drums, from their Christmas concert. They did several songs with different subsets of the band, just to prove that everyone is talented -- in case you didn't know it already.
So… this band came about because of a competition??!
@@markabusireactionsNo. Miku created the band herself. But earlier on, Miku won a competition to form a very short-lived singing trio -- meaning that she is a good singer. band-Maid is Miku's dream band that she thought up herself and made happen.
@@himbo754 ahh okay, that’s still pretty cool though! It’s quite impressive that she learnt guitar to fit herself into her own band lol. I kinda did a similar thing for the band I was in. Had never touched a bass guitar until my first day in the band and I had a gig that very night hahaha
@@markabusireactions Yes, Miku worked very hard, practising 8 hours a day, mentored by the lead guitarist who is also their main composer (the bassist and drummer compose their own parts). Miku -- as well as starting the band and learning rhythm guitar -- writes the lyrics and is their chief spokesperson and negotiator. She is great at negotiation as she is an ace poker player. She went into the Japan Open Poker competition recently and came second, winning around $1,600. If you are negotiating with talent managers, you want her on your team. Miku is amazing. And so is their lead guitarist, Kanami, who is a great guitarist and composer. Miku and Kanami are also the most eccentric members of the band -- two eccentric geniuses.
Why did band-maid write a song like Manners, then black hole? Because they can. They are a rock band. Any type of rock. Usually, multiple types interwoven in one song. Kanami is a rock goddess.
Another Japanese band with excessive talent is SOKONINARU, this trio consists of Juko an amazing guitarist who’s complex songwriting and MINDBLOWING playing has to be seen and heard , then the bass player Mikasi , well she could arguably outperform Misa and she also sings lead and harmony whilst playing her bass with virtuosic skills. Then the drummer, possibly he has 4 arms 😊.
Please check them out if you don’t know of them.
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Thanks for your reactions, new subscriber here
You could first have a look at their songs Lament Moment, or Gou Ni Moyo, or one of their many songs with Japanese titles that I don’t even know what they are ?
They are not for everyone as it’s very complex prog-rock which you gotta be in the groove for.
Firstly, thank you for subscribing! That means a lot to me ☺️
Secondly, I have never heard of these guys, but I shall absolutely put them down on the list! It’s a long list, so god knows when I’ll get to it, but I promise I will eventually!
@@markabusireactions cool, I’m not sure where you’re list is headed (I’ve only just come across your channel) but if you’re going through the Japanese rock-metal scene your list will be long and wonderful. Personally I discovered Japanese music 6 years ago and it’s almost exclusively what I listen to now, kinda odd for an Aussie guy in his 50s , but there’s so much great new music in Japan it’s always fulfilling my need for great new music even if I can’t understand a word they sing.
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@@spinnymathingy3149 it’s all over the place haha, I’m doing some Japanese rock, some kpop, I did some Chilean prog rock the other day there… I’m listening to literally anything 😂
@@markabusireactions nice, in that case I’ll gather some varied suggestions for you, interesting music from Korea, Mongolia and Siberia .
Stay posted
@@spinnymathingy3149 nice!
Why why why, Giovanni, Wonderland and Mirage... Anemone are also quite😂 different. I don't know which songs you've reacted to but if the songs were recommended by the same maidiac then the chance is that's the style he or she's into. You can randomly pick any track for reaction, too.
Kanami's guitar line and solos have quirky Kanami thing that only she can come up with. She never sound like Satriani or Malmsteen like other crazy Japanese guitarists do, but you can tell it's Kanami just by the sound, well the same goes with Misa and Akane. Saiki's vocal is very distinctive too and Miku's vocal line, geez no other bands can create something like that 😂
I’m on a journey! 😂
I have watch a few video's and you need to keep an eye on the music volume....it's very low on everything I seen and your voice is fine.
BECAUSE I AM THE STAR!
Nah, right enough, I’ll look into it lol
They don't play with a backing track. Miku was singing it.
I should rephrase. The noises and backing vocals (It seems like Miku has extra backing vocals behind her voice when she sings that aren't Saiki) is the only real backing track that they use.
They still sing and play all of their instruments live.
Em… isn’t that what I said?
You’re saying this as though I suggested they were mimes.
Well, there are a couple of reasons why Misa is not mentioned when "experts" talk about the greatest: the first, she's Japanese, critics had to admit Japan has some of the greatest classical musicians in the world, they're not ready to accept it has also lots of great modern music (jazz, blues, rock, etc) musicians. The second is quite simple, she's a woman. If you read RollingStone's "The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time", you'll see just five women listed, and that proportion is far from being objective. Lots of great female players would smash the assess of several male ones listed there, Tal Wilkenfeld, for instance. Critics look (or listen) to popularity as much as everyone else, that's the truth, and male (and western) bands get much more of it, undeniably.
I was being hypothetical when I asked that, but your answer makes a lot of sense. I know of like… 3 other good female bass players, off the top of my head, and even then I’m struggling. They’re just not as common in the mainstream I think.
Definitely not in the main stream, but if you search for the best female bass players you'll hear a lot of top notch musicians, much more worthy than a good half of RollingStone's listed ones (yes, i don't have much respect for that magazine). Tal Wilkenfeld is always listed, much less Misa, being not only a woman, but japanese.
@@Supesnik is that c*nt from Primus on there? 😂
Yup, her, though she's more the one from Jeff Beck (you know, one of the best guitar players of all times 😉), who absolutely wanted her after hearing her playing, and then kept her in his band until he died. Unless you were talking about being on RollingStone's ranking, in that case she's not, and that's laughable.
ua-cam.com/video/BVgUzUZeTw4/v-deo.html If that's not one of the best bass players ever, no one is.
Is it me or did he cut the beginning of black hole? 😒
Just you buddy
Yes he did
@@gungaddin aw don’t say that, everyone will come after me
Speaking as a Tool fan, there's absolutely no doubt that Band-Maid are way better, on every level.
I’m also a Tool fan, that’s why I felt comfortable saying it lol
@@markabusireactions Heh. Enjoying your reactions. It's been quite a journey since you accidentally watched a snippet of Hate?...!
@@misterguanoman just getting started!! ☺️ i still don’t think I’ve actually gotten any good at this yet haha, im still stumbling my way through 😂
And Band Maid is cuter than Tool. Hell, they're cuter than ANY other band.
But not cuter than me
As @chasecarneson puts it “BAND-MAID doing BAND-MAID things”
And being exemplary at it!