What in the world indeed!!!! Band Maid is surreally good. They make me smile, laugh, dance. They make me cry. They make me feel. Each individual woman in this band is capable of doing these things to me at any given moment in any given song. I'm 70 years old and these incredibly talented women make me remember how powerful music is. Great reaction.
The "buffet" Kanami writes from has so many ear candy elements, is there any band out there today that can match this level of composition, over 100+ songs?? Oh and then have the troops at all positions to pull it off, especially live? I love these 5 women so much
When I first got into Band-Maid, every song had some hook in it that kept me in it. But then they would seem to throw something in that seemed out of place. Like at first I thought the solo was too hard for the rest of the song. But then after listening more than once it's clicks and then I think it's perfect!
All i want is this picture in an GREAT resolution so i can make a poster or another desktop wallpaper!!!! Great reaction again, Ryan... Can someone help me with a good resolution for this picture? 1440p would be AWESOME! Have a good day everyone!
Another absolutely beautiful composition from Kanami and Saiki's vocals are so sensual. To really get a feel for this song you need to check out the Band-Maiko cover of this. I think that cover is actually better than the original. My favorite part though is the tone change between verses when it goes heavier. Just sublimely gorgeous.
Songs like this, Spirit!!, and Wonderland are the songs that really show how great a drummer Akane is, IMO. Hearing most of their catalog, you wouldn't think the term "subtle" would apply to her but she's got nifty pocket grooves in spades.
How to create a Band-Maid best of playlist: 1) Create a playlist 2) Put every song Band-Maid has put out on it 3) You have your best of list. Enjoy! Misa went to music school to learn bass (so did Akane - same school, in fact) and you don't make it through music school over there by being mediocre. I've heard the schools there are harder than our Julliard.
Funny was trying to figure what album this is off of and google *BAND-MAID/Awkward* and saw it was off of the *Just Bring It* album. I then bring up the song list and click on *Puzzle* and what video is recommended by google *ryan mear reacts* 😜
Another band maid? cool, ok let's get this straight, Mr Ryan, while I was watching your reaction to the band maid, I not only learned about their playing instruments from your broadcasts, but I also finally understood slowly, what music actually means on your channel, as a newcomer to music plus newcomer to instrument, and I happen to also like maid bands, and I'm very happy to see you react to every Band Maid song, short, concise, clear with a little bit of your typical joke, thanks again for reacting to this song, stay safe mr ryan and keep rock with our maid 🎸🎸🎸
@@RyanMear your welcome sir, but maybe i am the person who need to be say thanks to you and your channel, and i think u need to check this song before get blocked, BAND MAID - I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU, they play like machine ua-cam.com/video/1jYb8fFPAeI/v-deo.html
Hey Ryan....you should check out the live version with Kanami's lead intro....it's typical BM where the Live version is even better. I think this song and Freezer are the 2 most underrated songs by our girls !!!!!
The transition between Kanami to Misa when Kanami plays the solo is incredible. Misa assumes the rhythm when kanami performs the solo. It's absolutely seamless. What a testament to the 2 pros.
To me Misa is a lot like a fusion or funk bassist. Not in style but what she can do and still sit perfectly in the pocket. Think like someone like Henrik Linder of Dirty Loops. He plays the crap out his bass, but it never takes away the groove, get away of the other instruments or really draws attention to himself. She plays the rock equivalent of that thing. She's a great bassist in a lot of ways of course, but what makes her unique is her extreme musicality. I can't think of any other rock bassist that could play as much as she does without it getting muddy and distracting. If you don't listen for it you wouldn't realise just how much she does, and how much it adds to the music. To me that is the best kind of bassist.
I know I’ve probably stated it enough but damn Ryan, I love you to death man you always put a smile on my face, mixing my two favorite things. Good music, and good people who can appreciate good music. Along with the fact that I never really had a typical blueprint father figure and although I know my step-father loves me alot and I too love him alot. It still makes me smile to see you just having fun in your videos. Like i said you’re like an internet dad haha, just straight-forward, cool, and share alot of the same interests as me, really hard to put into words but something about you instantly clicked with me. Away from home at the time and your videos truly made my day alot better. Never felt this way about a youtuber lol. Guess it was just simply because I hadn’t found you yet. 🙏 The absolute self-restraint you must have to not blast through all of Band-Maids discography in one night is strong too haha. Keep on Keepin-on. 🤙🤍
Amongst all of the deliciousness of this track ,this is my favourite rhythm playing by Miku. That Kanami riff that takes you by surprise is taken up by Misa when Kanami starts soloing which is so sweet.
Great review of a cool song. There’s a 2018 performance in a good size venue, where they play it better live. “Awkward” could almost be a rare slow song, but the girls just have to rock out. Miku plays some subtle, very pretty rhythm guitar in the live version. As usual, all the girls shine in this song.
MISA finds all these magical notes. don't know how much she's drawing upon music theory.. according to her, she sings/creates her parts in her head, then learns how to play it on the bass.. so trying to adapt that to a more traditional method where you're maybe thinking about scales, patterns, and positions; i can see why that might not produce the desired effect.
I think this song is the reason Saiki told Kaname no solos in Daydreaming. LOL. "Don't be long" and "Hide and Seek" are a couple hidden gems from the single releases of "Different" and "Glory. They are on Spotifi. Well worth a listen.
Hi Ryan. You may have seen this video.. if not, Misa explains her pickimg/slapping technique. Plus you got to see her smile a lot! ua-cam.com/video/-v9fEgI6R6I/v-deo.html
By the way, MISA plays finger style on this song, not by pick, which she usually does on their ballad-like songs. The Shinkiba live version is way better than the studio version since you can hear every instrument ever so clearly and Saiki's vocals are levels higher.
Kanami told me she hopes secret santa brings her something nice this year so I've bought her a new PRS. MISA asked for hair tongs. Oops, gave that away then.🤦♂️
Always enjoy your BM reactions Ryan, this band cares and it shows, down to the smallest components such as the subtle touches Akane puts on the hi hats, thanks for brightening a hot Townsville, Australian dog day afternoon, hmmmm I think it's time for a beer and more Band Maid, cheers Bruno
Ooooh yeah! The song that never step through the same place twice. MISA put a lot of herself into creating it. Between the five they have created an unbeatable team, they are queens of transitions. In Awkward there are several built only by dint of change of pace, something incredible. And to end with the guitar solo ... 'expect the unexpected' is a phrase by Jack (JBF Music) that seems tremendously appropriate to me. Thank you very much Ryan. Delighted to listen to Band Maid in company.
Thank you finally to cover this song. This is MISA's favorite song from Just bring it. This is also a song which maids wanted something completely different from what they had before.
The studio coast live ver is a must watch. Gives this amazing track the right atmosphere to make it a truly memorable experience. Damn that outro solo is too good, gets me emotional every freakin time.
Call me crazy, but that guitar/bass riff right near the end of the song gave me strong Rush Tom Sawyer vibes. Not in similarity or melody etc., of course, but the total coolness of hearing the distinct groovy bass + a shredding guitar together. Good lord, Band-Maid is freaking awesome.
@@RyanMear And thanks to Band Maid have discovered other talented Japanese bands. Lovebites, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Mary's Blood, Sokoninaru and Asterism to name a few.
One word FINALLY!! This why I requested this song on your past reactions 😉. I absolutely love this song the composition is fantastic with unexpected changes, that solo comes out of nowhere and the ending is a pure eargasm! MISA?? I am out of words for what she is doing here it’s otherworldly to say the least. Doesn’t matter how much time I change my top5 BM songs Awkward will have a place in it forever 🤘 Now try the live version on Prime it’s on another level greatness (yes that’s possible!!!!)
That solo at the end reminded me of Robert Fripp. She is so versatile and she hasn't even reached her full potential. The maids never fail to impress and they by far are the most talented band currently out of Japan and I would even say one of the most talented bands in the world. Most of the others are formulaic, contrived and just plain boring in comparison. Love those maids!
You should have 4 times the followers. Your reactions/reviews are the best out there. Plus, an underated aspect, the sound quality of your reactions is A+. Same quality as playing the original. In addition, your pauses are infrequent... you wait to gather your thoughts and let the song breathe a little instead of pausing every 15 seconds like some other musician reviewers. Just perfect in your reaction style, especially with Band-Maid. Great job, Ryan. (But you're still my second favorite reactor, because Wave is married to Rosie and you are not. ;-) )
Speaking of Akane,her long hair is looking good on her,one of my favorites photo of them in this pic,she has a lot more music knowledge than she is probably given credit for.
Mincho was eating breakfast while trying to think of something to really set this song apart. She glanced at the box of cereal and it hit her. Two scoops of solos.
Heh, quite the contrast of a song after coming from your 'Black Hole' deep dive. Completely different vibe and they're still smashing it. Love how excited you got during this song! Kanami's note choice in her solo, maaaaan. It's great to hear a musician like you say how you have never heard anything like it. I always loved music, but I was never the kind of guy trying to figure out what was actually happening in a song, I just enjoyed it. Then Band-Maid came along.... and that's when it started, where I was like: "Wait, why is this so good!? Why does it feel different, what the FUCK are they doing!?" Kanami is my inspiration, I hope one day I will be able to play even a tiny bit of what she does. Worst part is, at the same time I wanna learn the drums and bass, too + I even try to up my singing game a little bit, hahahaha! I've never had more air guitar/drum/concerts in my apartment. These girls pulled me to the bottom of the lake man and I have no idea how to get out lol. Thankfully there's people like you who manage to keep me motivated when it feels like they are completely out of my reach. Ok, enough rambling. As always, GREAT reaction and video! Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks, toObs! Yeah, I like to show that even with a few decades of playing behind me, it still takes time to learn new things. I have the same problem with wanting to do everything LOL
If most other bands were lucky enough to write something like that, they would make several songs out of it. But Kanami: hey, I still have ideas for 4 songs. But what the hell...we'll just make one out of it.
I think almost of the BANDMAID songs have story development (storytelling?) and play which expand next to next to the last along the story of songs. Changes are just similar to the new page of the story. Awesome and incredible talented band.
In its studio beginnings, Awkward had several different arrangements they were hashing out, but THIS is the one that MISA put her unshoed foot down and insisted on as her favorite. 💪🏻🤘🏻
FINALLY!! You did Awkward!!! Possibly their most underrated song, off their most underrated album. Still a top ten contender for me, just a beautiful and masterful composition. Thank you sir for the reaction & insight. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Great song Ryan, these Ladies have such a great superb talent. Hey I heard Band Maid is doin another live show 12-25 . yes Christmas Day. Their doing the whole album of UNSEEN WORLD in acoustic. Now that will be one hell'va show to see. What do you think about that Ryan?
@@RyanMear I definitely agree with you Ryan. These Beautifully Talented Aries can do anything at the drop of a hat, no pun intended. Just facts..I remembered hearing you say you enjoyed acoustic playing and listening to it. So I thought you may want to know about this Phenomenal news.
Enjoyed your reaction, as always! After checking out some other Japanese rock bands you reacted, I just realized how Saiki's vocal is important. It's so deep, low and powerful. Her voice is one of the key elemnt that makes them stand out among the others. Needless to say, Kanami's unpredictable crazy riffs and solos, the tone of Misa's bass, Akane's fills and the groove, Miku's backing vocals. There are many bands out there with the "technically" good players, but BM is so special to me (almost the same feeling as I have for SRV). I really love their music and characters.
@@RyanMear Oh, yes. SRV is so special to me. Comparable to none. It was more than 30 yrs ago, when I first listened to his play on radio. It was like hit by lightning.
Ryan! Getting a bit colder here and spending more times indoors listening to your "from the guts reactions"! I am afraid we have reached a point where we have to forget whatever musical influences they had. It is all Pink Floyd again, with three of them having a classical education and thinking rock as a symphony. It is only a question of time before you label them as "Band Maid Genre"! We might also come up with new nicknames as well: -Kanami: I would not call her "Princess" as she probably would not like it herself nor "The Witch", as it is too dark. "Pixie" would be more appropriate, what with her elusive character, her constant teasing and her dangerous beauty. -Miku; "pigeon" has become too sweet and insufficient. "Magician" would be more appropriate with her building the whole concept, promoting it, notwithstanding her lyrics which will always be understated because of her seemingly goofy character. -Misa: She is just too shy and reserved a person to be called the "Barefoot Assassin". Remember the song "The Dragon Cries"? Well, she is the "Dragon", a magical being supposed to protect the world and always be aware of its needs! -Akane: No, she is not a gorilla (the Japanese have another meaning that we Westerners do not catch, that of impossible strength bent to to the protection of the tribe). "Roaring Thunder" would be better suited especially when you know that Japanese represent thunder with ogres playing giant drums in the clouds! -Saiki: The "Queen" is too simple to do her justice. "Spellbinder" (blimey, such a difficult word!) as she grasps at your mind, senses and soul with her ever improving voice, another reason why Band Maid still have plenty to offer! Mind you, I have a good chance to end up into food for scarecrows if they hear that! LOL Take good care of yourself (ves)! The Little Old French Bilbo under a dormant volcano in the Land of the Rising Sun
Ryan, thanks again for the fantastic trip through a great song. FYI, there is an acoustic version of this song on the interwebs that is easily one of the most beautiful acoustics that Saiki & Kanami have ever done. Paired with acoustic YOLO.
One of the first songs by the band I'd heard, and was immediately a fan. Two words stuck in my mind after hearing it: creative songwriting. This song changes is so many unexpected, wonderful ways, that I was just riveted. The song at times sounds like an improv session jam between Misa and Akane, with Kanami holding down the rhythm, but the pieces fit together so beautifully. I should mention that I saw the live Studio Coast version first, and its impact was so much greater than this studio version that I have trouble now listening to the latter. The live version can be found on bili bili (or BM Prime which has made available the entire Studio Coast concert). Thx for reacting to this hidden gem, but I do recommend tracking down the live version for the sheer pleasure you'll receive. :)
From what I've read, there was more than one version of this song and Kanami didn't want to use this one, but MISA fought her until she finally agreed to use this version. I'm not 100% sure if that is true or just another BS story that circulates about them. Can the other Maidiacs on here confirm or deny that story? Old Mr. B reacted to the live version of this a while back. I highly recommend you check that out. Kanami sounds even more amazing in that version. They all do.
there is also the acoustic version of awkward with just Saiki and Kanami i put a link to that in my comment it is audio only there is no video that i am aware of same as the acoustic version of yolo
In over 50 years living, I never thought my guitar hero would be an adorable Japanese girl.
What in the world indeed!!!! Band Maid is surreally good. They make me smile, laugh, dance. They make me cry. They make me feel. Each individual woman in this band is capable of doing these things to me at any given moment in any given song. I'm 70 years old and these incredibly talented women make me remember how powerful music is. Great reaction.
Live version is one of my favorite to watch.
This is a song thats so cool to the ears while driving by the sunset feel. One of my top songs
This song feels nostalgic.
I can't compare it to anything specific, but It's familiar.
Like coming home.
I love it
I love this song. It just gets more and more intense. The live version that isn’t on UA-cam anymore was breathtaking.
Man I can't wait till they come to Canada so I can catch a show
The "buffet" Kanami writes from has so many ear candy elements, is there any band out there today that can match this level of composition, over 100+ songs?? Oh and then have the troops at all positions to pull it off, especially live? I love these 5 women so much
That next song that started was I decided for myself and it’s another killer , these girls are incapable of doing ordinary full stop.
Look at Kanami in the picture leaning on Saiki’s shoulder then contrast that with her solo.
Mincho!
When I first got into Band-Maid, every song had some hook in it that kept me in it. But then they would seem to throw something in that seemed out of place. Like at first I thought the solo was too hard for the rest of the song. But then after listening more than once it's clicks and then I think it's perfect!
It is awesome, 1st time hearing, and par for the course you enlighten me,thanks Ryan. Also a lot of information from maidiac comments.
All i want is this picture in an GREAT resolution so i can make a poster or another desktop wallpaper!!!! Great reaction again, Ryan...
Can someone help me with a good resolution for this picture? 1440p would be AWESOME! Have a good day everyone!
I agree...Bluesy Kanami is my favorite Kanami. That is why I love the Puzzle solo so much...such a bluesy feel.
Another absolutely beautiful composition from Kanami and Saiki's vocals are so sensual. To really get a feel for this song you need to check out the Band-Maiko cover of this. I think that cover is actually better than the original.
My favorite part though is the tone change between verses when it goes heavier. Just sublimely gorgeous.
Songs like this, Spirit!!, and Wonderland are the songs that really show how great a drummer Akane is, IMO. Hearing most of their catalog, you wouldn't think the term "subtle" would apply to her but she's got nifty pocket grooves in spades.
💯🤘
Awkwardly amazing.... that's all i can say for now.. speechless
PLS check this song official live version! more more more fantastic!!
Thanks for the insight I've listen to this many times never really put allot of thought in the song. Your reaction is on point as always.
As always, your reaction to BandMaid is really enjoyable.
Great song!! I just watched a live version. It is one of only a few times I've seen Misa playing with her fingers.
Misa is deep inside akane's pocket!!!🤣👍👍👍👍🦧🍌🙏
How to create a Band-Maid best of playlist: 1) Create a playlist 2) Put every song Band-Maid has put out on it 3) You have your best of list. Enjoy! Misa went to music school to learn bass (so did Akane - same school, in fact) and you don't make it through music school over there by being mediocre. I've heard the schools there are harder than our Julliard.
That's exactly like my Spotify play list :)
Kanami is awesome. You know what she can't do? She can't stop surprising us.
They like to play with our minds... And we can't stop loving them for it 🤗
Nice again, for sure you are now totally in BM , its great band great music, for me its a holiday, home is where my hart is and you now where that is😁
Funny was trying to figure what album this is off of and google *BAND-MAID/Awkward* and saw it was off of the *Just Bring It* album. I then bring up the song list and click on *Puzzle* and what video is recommended by google *ryan mear reacts* 😜
Yay!
Another band maid? cool, ok let's get this straight, Mr Ryan, while I was watching your reaction to the band maid, I not only learned about their playing instruments from your broadcasts, but I also finally understood slowly, what music actually means on your channel, as a newcomer to music plus newcomer to instrument, and I happen to also like maid bands, and I'm very happy to see you react to every Band Maid song, short, concise, clear with a little bit of your typical joke, thanks again for reacting to this song, stay safe mr ryan and keep rock with our maid 🎸🎸🎸
Wow, thanks and that's great, Alvhian!
@@RyanMear your welcome sir, but maybe i am the person who need to be say thanks to you and your channel, and i think u need to check this song before get blocked,
BAND MAID - I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU, they play like machine
ua-cam.com/video/1jYb8fFPAeI/v-deo.html
About the only way I can describe the band is, “Here they go again.”
Ryan if you can find the pro shot live version of "Turn Me On" it has my fav solo from Mincho. She switches halfway thru to a classical style :)
What is this? A serious comment from a *checks notes* G.Holloway??
@@RyanMear LOL. You do know it's in my BAND-MAID contract to write 4 serious comments a month. MISA is watching always :)
Okay, I was worried about you😉
@@RyanMear No need, crap week but your great channel restores the equilibrium :)
When you are in balance, your mind is at rest.
Hey Ryan....you should check out the live version with Kanami's lead intro....it's typical BM where the Live version is even better. I think
this song and Freezer are the 2 most underrated songs by our girls !!!!!
The Band Maiko version for this song is Akasimahen and it is absolutely wonderful. Would love to see your reaction.
It is a truly beatiful composition!
The transition between Kanami to Misa when Kanami plays the solo is incredible. Misa assumes the rhythm when kanami performs the solo. It's absolutely seamless. What a testament to the 2 pros.
To me Misa is a lot like a fusion or funk bassist. Not in style but what she can do and still sit perfectly in the pocket. Think like someone like Henrik Linder of Dirty Loops. He plays the crap out his bass, but it never takes away the groove, get away of the other instruments or really draws attention to himself. She plays the rock equivalent of that thing. She's a great bassist in a lot of ways of course, but what makes her unique is her extreme musicality. I can't think of any other rock bassist that could play as much as she does without it getting muddy and distracting. If you don't listen for it you wouldn't realise just how much she does, and how much it adds to the music. To me that is the best kind of bassist.
As Kairu commented the studio version is good but the live from Studio Coast is soooooo much better, it really is!
I know I’ve probably stated it enough but damn Ryan, I love you to death man you always put a smile on my face, mixing my two favorite things.
Good music, and good people who can appreciate good music.
Along with the fact that I never really had a typical blueprint father figure and although I know my step-father loves me alot and I too love him alot.
It still makes me smile to see you just having fun in your videos.
Like i said you’re like an internet dad haha, just straight-forward, cool, and share alot of the same interests as me, really hard to put into words but something about you instantly clicked with me.
Away from home at the time and your videos truly made my day alot better. Never felt this way about a youtuber lol. Guess it was just simply because I hadn’t found you yet. 🙏
The absolute self-restraint you must have to not blast through all of Band-Maids discography in one night is strong too haha.
Keep on Keepin-on. 🤙🤍
Amongst all of the deliciousness of this track ,this is my favourite rhythm playing by Miku. That Kanami riff that takes you by surprise is taken up by Misa when Kanami starts soloing which is so sweet.
Great review of a cool song. There’s a 2018 performance in a good size venue, where they play it better live. “Awkward” could almost be a rare slow song, but the girls just have to rock out. Miku plays some subtle, very pretty rhythm guitar in the live version. As usual, all the girls shine in this song.
an observation: sometimes Kanami writes for the drum Akane like it's a percussive guitar - seems that's what we have here.
MISA finds all these magical notes. don't know how much she's drawing upon music theory.. according to her, she sings/creates her parts in her head, then learns how to play it on the bass.. so trying to adapt that to a more traditional method where you're maybe thinking about scales, patterns, and positions; i can see why that might not produce the desired effect.
Did you pre-order the Unseen World band score?
I'm looking forward to your reaction to the included Unseen World instrumental CD!
Tried... couldn"t get it to go through! I'll get it
I think this song is the reason Saiki told Kaname no solos in Daydreaming. LOL. "Don't be long" and "Hide and Seek" are a couple hidden gems from the single releases of "Different" and "Glory. They are on Spotifi. Well worth a listen.
Love Hide and Seek!
Kanami got another "Holy Shit!" out of you.
Yeah, that song is fun!
Acoustic live stream Christmas Day!!!!! Be there or be a second class Maidiac.
Ok Ryan, you must check out the next song after awkward
I hope you can session with kanami some day.
That would be a dream come true! There are not too many I wish to jam with as much as Kanami!
well, wasn't that awkward
Ryan please react Band Maid Ooparts, I believe you will be more impressed
Hi Ryan. You may have seen this video.. if not, Misa explains her pickimg/slapping technique. Plus you got to see her smile a lot!
ua-cam.com/video/-v9fEgI6R6I/v-deo.html
Yes!
A shirt saying : Shut Up! KANAMI is Speaking! &
A wristband said : What would MISA do?!
By the way, MISA plays finger style on this song, not by pick, which she usually does on their ballad-like songs. The Shinkiba live version is way better than the studio version since you can hear every instrument ever so clearly and Saiki's vocals are levels higher.
Oh... and would you say that change that caught you off guard 2x was.... AWKWARD?
There is absolutely nothing Awkward about this song! Just amazing!
They just announced an online acoustic concert for Christmas! I like how Kanami is clinging to Saiki in the picture you chose.
This is going to be awesome. As usual it will probably air at 1 am here. I’m sure my neighbors will love it. 🤣
@@ricklarsen7189 On their website it says that it will be pre-recorded so maybe it will be released at a descent hour!
@@Hethern Any time is the right time. 😎
Kanami told me she hopes secret santa brings her something nice this year so I've bought her a new PRS. MISA asked for hair tongs. Oops, gave that away then.🤦♂️
Awkward -- a song somewhere between unexpected and masterful. Thx, Ryan!
I hoped you react to the live version of this song. In this song MISA use her fingers no pick
Always enjoy your BM reactions Ryan, this band cares and it shows, down to the smallest components such as the subtle touches Akane puts on the hi hats, thanks for brightening a hot Townsville, Australian dog day afternoon, hmmmm I think it's time for a beer and more Band Maid, cheers Bruno
Ooooh yeah! The song that never step through the same place twice. MISA put a lot of herself into creating it. Between the five they have created an unbeatable team, they are queens of transitions. In Awkward there are several built only by dint of change of pace, something incredible. And to end with the guitar solo ... 'expect the unexpected' is a phrase by Jack (JBF Music) that seems tremendously appropriate to me. Thank you very much Ryan. Delighted to listen to Band Maid in company.
Awkward... brilliant.
Yes, Paul. That sums it up perfectly.
Great picture of the ladies Ryan. I really like Akane's sexy stare.
This reminds me of yesterdays video where you did a deep dive on the wrong song..........Awkward 😄
I mean....
Thank you finally to cover this song. This is MISA's favorite song from Just bring it. This is also a song which maids wanted something completely different from what they had before.
The studio coast live ver is a must watch. Gives this amazing track the right atmosphere to make it a truly memorable experience.
Damn that outro solo is too good, gets me emotional every freakin time.
Thank you for reacting to songs without videos. BM have so many songs worth some attention. Good reaction.
Call me crazy, but that guitar/bass riff right near the end of the song gave me strong Rush Tom Sawyer vibes. Not in similarity or melody etc., of course, but the total coolness of hearing the distinct groovy bass + a shredding guitar together. Good lord, Band-Maid is freaking awesome.
Awesome song! Great reaction!
Easily a top 5 Band Maid song for me. It has everything I'm looking for in it. Everything.
5:36 my fav Kanami solo 🤍
Wow. They keep surprising me. I only subscribed because you played Nightwish but this band comes a close second in their creativity. Love it.
Ooh....I snagged another! There is nothing but enjoyment from these two COMPLETELY different, but super-talented bands.
@@RyanMear And thanks to Band Maid have discovered other talented Japanese bands. Lovebites, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Mary's Blood, Sokoninaru and Asterism to name a few.
One word FINALLY!! This why I requested this song on your past reactions 😉. I absolutely love this song the composition is fantastic with unexpected changes, that solo comes out of nowhere and the ending is a pure eargasm! MISA?? I am out of words for what she is doing here it’s otherworldly to say the least. Doesn’t matter how much time I change my top5 BM songs Awkward will have a place in it forever 🤘 Now try the live version on Prime it’s on another level greatness (yes that’s possible!!!!)
That solo at the end reminded me of Robert Fripp. She is so versatile and she hasn't even reached her full potential. The maids never fail to impress and they by far are the most talented band currently out of Japan and I would even say one of the most talented bands in the world. Most of the others are formulaic, contrived and just plain boring in comparison. Love those maids!
MISA MISA MISA! I have been led to believe that MISA had a lot to do with this track if nothing else telling Mincho to "STOP it is ready"
You can see Kanami dancing on the notes, in the live version.
I can't believe Rick Beato dismissed Band-Maid as "no dynamic". He listened to like 2 seconds of 2 songs and just waved them off. Sacrilegious!
Not everyone can have an ear for genius I guess.🤘
You should have 4 times the followers. Your reactions/reviews are the best out there. Plus, an underated aspect, the sound quality of your reactions is A+. Same quality as playing the original.
In addition, your pauses are infrequent... you wait to gather your thoughts and let the song breathe a little instead of pausing every 15 seconds like some other musician reviewers.
Just perfect in your reaction style, especially with Band-Maid.
Great job, Ryan.
(But you're still my second favorite reactor, because Wave is married to Rosie and you are not. ;-) )
LOL I guess I'll take that, thank you!
Speaking of Akane,her long hair is looking good on her,one of my favorites photo of them in this pic,she has a lot more music knowledge than she is probably given credit for.
Misa style is based on counterpoint
Mincho was eating breakfast while trying to think of something to really set this song apart. She glanced at the box of cereal and it hit her. Two scoops of solos.
i love this song alot, but the lyric is kind of sad (or depress) ...
Hope you can react to the Live video.
Just one of my favorite songs
Well... that was AWKWARD. One of my fifty or so top ten.
Heh, quite the contrast of a song after coming from your 'Black Hole' deep dive.
Completely different vibe and they're still smashing it. Love how excited you got during this song! Kanami's note choice in her solo, maaaaan.
It's great to hear a musician like you say how you have never heard anything like it. I always loved music, but I was never the kind of guy trying to figure out what was actually happening in a song, I just enjoyed it. Then Band-Maid came along.... and that's when it started, where I was like: "Wait, why is this so good!? Why does it feel different, what the FUCK are they doing!?"
Kanami is my inspiration, I hope one day I will be able to play even a tiny bit of what she does. Worst part is, at the same time I wanna learn the drums and bass, too + I even try to up my singing game a little bit, hahahaha! I've never had more air guitar/drum/concerts in my apartment. These girls pulled me to the bottom of the lake man and I have no idea how to get out lol.
Thankfully there's people like you who manage to keep me motivated when it feels like they are completely out of my reach.
Ok, enough rambling. As always, GREAT reaction and video! Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks, toObs! Yeah, I like to show that even with a few decades of playing behind me, it still takes time to learn new things. I have the same problem with wanting to do everything LOL
If most other bands were lucky enough to write something like that, they would make several songs out of it. But Kanami: hey, I still have ideas for 4 songs. But what the hell...we'll just make one out of it.
Just another masterclass from the best band in the world. Top-tier Band-Maid song.
I think almost of the BANDMAID songs have story development (storytelling?) and play which expand next to next to the last along the story of songs. Changes are just similar to the new page of the story. Awesome and incredible talented band.
Great reaction ryan....the live version is crazy crazy crazy.....
In its studio beginnings, Awkward had several different arrangements they were hashing out, but THIS is the one that MISA put her unshoed foot down and insisted on as her favorite. 💪🏻🤘🏻
wow!this song is amaidzing !BAND MAID CAN DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING LOVE THEM ALL
FINALLY!! You did Awkward!!! Possibly their most underrated song, off their most underrated album. Still a top ten contender for me, just a beautiful and masterful composition.
Thank you sir for the reaction & insight. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Great song Ryan, these Ladies have such a great superb talent. Hey I heard Band Maid is doin another live show 12-25 . yes Christmas Day. Their doing the whole album of UNSEEN WORLD in acoustic. Now that will be one hell'va show to see. What do you think about that Ryan?
I think the way they pull off these insane songs will be a magical treat worthy of Old St. Nick!
@@RyanMear I definitely agree with you Ryan. These Beautifully Talented Aries can do anything at the drop of a hat, no pun intended. Just facts..I remembered hearing you say you enjoyed acoustic playing and listening to it. So I thought you may want to know about this Phenomenal news.
In the live version from Studo Coast 2:30 both Miku and Kanami are doing this at the same time and it sounded awesome.
Such a great song! 🔥🤘
Enjoyed your reaction, as always! After checking out some other Japanese rock bands you reacted, I just realized how Saiki's vocal is important. It's so deep, low and powerful. Her voice is one of the key elemnt that makes them stand out among the others.
Needless to say, Kanami's unpredictable crazy riffs and solos, the tone of Misa's bass, Akane's fills and the groove, Miku's backing vocals. There are many bands out there with the "technically" good players, but BM is so special to me (almost the same feeling as I have for SRV). I really love their music and characters.
Realizing what I realized AND an SRV fan? ❤
@@RyanMear Oh, yes. SRV is so special to me. Comparable to none. It was more than 30 yrs ago, when I first listened to his play on radio. It was like hit by lightning.
Ryan!
Getting a bit colder here and spending more times indoors listening to your "from the guts reactions"!
I am afraid we have reached a point where we have to forget whatever musical influences they had. It is all Pink Floyd again, with three of them having a classical education and thinking rock as a symphony.
It is only a question of time before you label them as "Band Maid Genre"!
We might also come up with new nicknames as well:
-Kanami: I would not call her "Princess" as she probably would not like it herself nor "The Witch", as it is too dark. "Pixie" would be more appropriate, what with her elusive character, her constant teasing and her dangerous beauty.
-Miku; "pigeon" has become too sweet and insufficient. "Magician" would be more appropriate with her building the whole concept, promoting it, notwithstanding her lyrics which will always be understated because of her seemingly goofy character.
-Misa: She is just too shy and reserved a person to be called the "Barefoot Assassin". Remember the song "The Dragon Cries"? Well, she is the "Dragon", a magical being supposed to protect the world and always be aware of its needs!
-Akane: No, she is not a gorilla (the Japanese have another meaning that we Westerners do not catch, that of impossible strength bent to to the protection of the tribe). "Roaring Thunder" would be better suited especially when you know that Japanese represent thunder with ogres playing giant drums in the clouds!
-Saiki: The "Queen" is too simple to do her justice. "Spellbinder" (blimey, such a difficult word!) as she grasps at your mind, senses and soul with her ever improving voice, another reason why Band Maid still have plenty to offer!
Mind you, I have a good chance to end up into food for scarecrows if they hear that! LOL
Take good care of yourself (ves)!
The Little Old French Bilbo under a dormant volcano in the Land of the Rising Sun
Oh, Robert-Gilles, it's always a fun read!
@@RyanMearSorry, I just can't help it! Lol
Ryan, thanks again for the fantastic trip through a great song. FYI, there is an acoustic version of this song on the interwebs that is easily one of the most beautiful acoustics that Saiki & Kanami have ever done. Paired with acoustic YOLO.
One of my favorites. I really liked the live version.
One of the first songs by the band I'd heard, and was immediately a fan. Two words stuck in my mind after hearing it: creative songwriting. This song changes is so many unexpected, wonderful ways, that I was just riveted. The song at times sounds like an improv session jam between Misa and Akane, with Kanami holding down the rhythm, but the pieces fit together so beautifully. I should mention that I saw the live Studio Coast version first, and its impact was so much greater than this studio version that I have trouble now listening to the latter. The live version can be found on bili bili (or BM Prime which has made available the entire Studio Coast concert). Thx for reacting to this hidden gem, but I do recommend tracking down the live version for the sheer pleasure you'll receive. :)
From what I've read, there was more than one version of this song and Kanami didn't want to use this one, but MISA fought her until she finally agreed to use this version. I'm not 100% sure if that is true or just another BS story that circulates about them. Can the other Maidiacs on here confirm or deny that story? Old Mr. B reacted to the live version of this a while back. I highly recommend you check that out. Kanami sounds even more amazing in that version. They all do.
there is also the acoustic version of awkward with just Saiki and Kanami i put a link to that in my comment it is audio only there is no video that i am aware of same as the acoustic version of yolo
MISA plays this song finger style BTW.
And the live version is even better.