I have a pet theory that Kanami mixes herself low because she doesn't want those little "decorations" she throws in to overpower the vocals or other things going on (which was your point, I guess). They are there for color and atmosphere - they are not the main point. In the last phrases of her solo Kanami repeats the last note of the chord she's outlining. So cool. At about 2:15, the end of the first verse going into the chorus, MISA almost goes to a knee because every bassist knows getting lower physically really helps those bass notes project. By the time October gets here it will be just over THREE YEARS since they played in the States. I'm thinking there might be some pent-up energy.
I have to agree with you on mixes and the pent up energy,it's going to be amazing, but if you want to hear Kanami's guitar,get your hands on Shinkiba Studio Coast Tokyo 2017 serving,I've listened/ watched most and this is the very best sound I've heard, Awkward is amazing.
The best part of seeing them live is when they are right in front of you and you don't know who to look at: Misa constantly vibing on the bass, Akane smiling and making faces while playing insanely complex drum patterns, Kanami being a rockstar and then suddenly switching back to her usual meek personality in between songs, or Miku wokring hard to lay down rhythym and pumping up crowd whenever there is a break or solo. But somehow I always end up looking at Saiki because she just oozes charisma on the stage. Whether it's ittle interactions with each other and the crowd, making faces at each other or trying to make Akane laugh during songs, it's just constant smiles all around. Also when Miku does her little Magic Spell time spiel, try to watch the other girls because they are always fooling around or making fun of her behind her back lol. My personal favorite place to stand is center-left because I can feel every note from Misa's bass in my chest and it always surprises me how complex her bass lines are on a lot of songs because you can't hear everything she's playing on most of their recordings. And I know it's frowned upon by some people, but usually I wear noise-reducer earplugs because they are very, very loud up close and I want to hear everything clearly without blowing my ears out halfway through the show.
Can't help it, this old Aussie boy is bloody jealous 😂 That's a big part of my passion for this band - having fun - I have worked with and have seen many bands who look like their time on stage is the same as having a prostate examination. Viva the Maids 👍🎼🍻
Great reaction! I enjoy the fan cams because you can usually see the whole band without the video edits. I too am anticipating October! Thanks Ryan! Thanks William!
@@RyanMear I can do that for a few songs because I need to watch too, lol. I am looking forward to seeing them play Manners. I will lose it. That song is going to crack into my Top 5.
I think your patreons are trying to warm you up in preparation for october with this live videos lol Hide-and-seek, such an awesome straight out rocker. Another B-side that could easily be featured on any of their albums, with Band-Maid there's no such thing as "filler songs" Ps: Love Saiki's hand gesture at 2:27. "Now you see me, now you don't" lol
VIP for Boston! Seeing them that close will be a dream. I want to see them working those instruments up close. They are so hard working, but I want to see the enjoyment. This will be the time of my life! You are correct. It is so far away! I can't wait!
Thanks for sharing this and the reaction! I'll be seeing them in San Diego and I've been trying to decide where to stand as well. I want to be up close, but worry that I won't get a full and clean mix of sound, but if I'm farther back I won't be able to see them as well. What are anyone's thoughts on that? It has been so long since I saw anything show live I've forgotten pretty much what it's like!
Sigh it's 8:30 in the morning where I am and now I feel like cracking a beer and checking out more Band Maid 😂🤣 👍 thanks Gents peace and love Po 🤗🎼🎸🎤🥁🍻
With these "live-cams" I always find myself focusing on Miku.... and I know why. She's the least experienced musician. I'm not looking for flaws, I'm looking for improvement...... and she always improving with time. She is such a Trooper. Miku is my highlight from the Xmas Acoustic concert. I actually want Miku's "Sayonakidori" from that concert as B-M's next MV release.
OCTOBER! Man, it's so far away I did something I didn't think I'd ever do -- I bought the insurance for the ticket. I mean, the pandemic is still going, there's war in Europe, and who knows what else is gonna to happen in the interim. What, is it going to start raining parachute spiders next? Oh, wait, it is... What I didn't do is buy the VIP ticket when I had the chance, because I was in a panic to get ANY ticket I could for the small Boston show. I still wake up mad about it. But then I remember it's BAND-MAID, and I am happy I got a ticket at all. I wonder how much it would cost to be cryogenically frozen until October?
MISA MISA MISA! i personally thought there is NO WAY they can live up to all the hype and all the fan cam stuff I had heard up to that point (pre 2019) was meh (hadn't seen Vlads stuff at that time then I went to my first Okyu-ji September 30th 2019 and not only did it live up to the hype BUT it so far surpassed it that.... well you WILL see
We were at the same concert at the same time. Damn I wish I knew you and other Maidiacs back then. Sorry Gary, not trying to rub salt in the wound. It will be fun meeting Ryan this time around 🤙🏼
If he doesn't Miku will stop and point him out and ask "Are you okay? Are you tired? Do you need a rest?" As the Japanese phrase goes, "It can't be helped.'
Haruna's (Lead V, rhythm G. for Scandal + BFF to Akane) people should tell Akane's people to move the Band Maid concert venue from Belasco (LA) to House of Blues (Anaheim, OC, 27 mi. from LA), Po! Less restrictions and you can add 700 more Maidiacs to the venue + more parking at Disneyland. Scandal will be performing at HoB (Anaheim) in July (going, and the prelude to BM - Sac., LA, SD and Houston). 6 months 2 weeks 5 days 19 hours.
Ryan, you are gearing yourself for the Tour! Have a care or you will burn out before it even starts! I know the feeling as it is sometimes hard to forget them while working or being busy at daily chores. Many a time have I caught myself humming away one of their songs! Now, the best I can wish for you is that they put out a new album before he Tour! It will help you wait! Take good care of yourself (ves)! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
@@GaryHolloway-810 That's what I've been thinking. Do they wait to do another drop because they haven't been able to play UW in front of live fans... or introduce another 12 new songs and somehow work that into their 2022 tour setlist. So many blockbuster songs for "only" two hours! I don't think any other band (unless it's a multi-decades-long mega band) has that problem.
I decided to come at you with a totally different suggestion for a reaction for you. IMO, the reason that there are so many good rock bands in Japan is because of the existence of "light music clubs" in so many middle and high schools. In many schools, students are required to be a member of a club, and a lot of them will stick to that club throughout middle and high school. The light music club consists of people playing "band-like" instruments like guitars, drums, keyboard, bass, etc. The kids will form bands and practice/perform at school festivals and such. In Band-Maid, both Akane and Misa have talked about being in these clubs, and I think Kanami was, too, starting in high school. (Saiki hasn't mentioned her school club stuff that I can recall, and I believe Miku has said she was in a broadcast club, like doing radio kind of stuff.) The band I'd suggest is called Accent; I think they're a good example of one of these bands that started playing together really early, most likely due to influence of these clubs that promote this style of music. The band is a three-piece; guitar, bass, and drums. The three young ladies are Haru (age 15), Fumi (age 14), and Kanon (age 15). They've been posting covers on their UA-cam channel for several years; the channel was started in 2017. I'd suggest one of their original tracks, like Future, to show what these kids are already doing at this age. It's pure pop-rock (Silent Siren is their favorite band), but it's just awesome to see how polished they have managed to become before they even got into high school. (BTW in Future, they're all 11-12 years old.) For a more recent example of their skill growth, check out Sayonara wo Tsugeru with a guest singer/guitarist. That one was done a few months ago. (They also did a cover of Band-Maid's Don't You Tell Me a couple years ago.)
Reading some of the comments from people who have seen Band Maid previously, they all seem to be from small venues and people on the floor. Not sure of the size venue you will be seeing Band Maid and if it is all seating? You may have a balcony seat? Anyway the point I am trying to make is the wonderful intimacy of the small venues and the upfront touching the stage or a yard or two from it, may not be possible for people lucky enough to have a ticket to see Band Maid on this tour.
They are still relatively small. Bigger than the ones in these videos, but no seating. 2 venues got moved to larger capacity venues... which is good for them, but took one from 500 to 900 people. I was looking forward to a 500 cap venue!
When I waited with about 800 Maidiacs (near the front, of course), and then the Maid waltz started, it was pretty loud but not at the volume and fidelity I was hoping. After they quickly got situated on their rigs, turned their backs to their cheering fans, and Miku and Kanami held out their skirts in a respectful curtsy, the room went silent until... suddenly, the beginning wind down effect cuing Real Existence boomed in and the Maids blasted their intro power chord that shook the house at maximum db's announcing this was about to be an unbelievable musical experience from my Band of Maids! I can't wait for Oct. either, Ryan!
@@GaryHolloway-810 It's not about comparing our comments as the same. It's about being awesomely different... and you are definitely awesomely different. 🤓 Did that come out right? 🤔
The eyes, ears and brain are trying to comprehend what you are about to watch is actually real and not a YT video. And that 2019 concert was my 2nd time watching Band-Maid and I still had goose bumps.
so there i was in Uni cafe, Tokyo, having coffee with Mincho and she told me she can't wait for B-M's Oct US tour cos it'll be good band practice for when they play London.😏
I’m glad everyone is enjoying my video. Thanks Ryan.
I have a pet theory that Kanami mixes herself low because she doesn't want those little "decorations" she throws in to overpower the vocals or other things going on (which was your point, I guess). They are there for color and atmosphere - they are not the main point. In the last phrases of her solo Kanami repeats the last note of the chord she's outlining. So cool.
At about 2:15, the end of the first verse going into the chorus, MISA almost goes to a knee because every bassist knows getting lower physically really helps those bass notes project.
By the time October gets here it will be just over THREE YEARS since they played in the States. I'm thinking there might be some pent-up energy.
I have to agree with you on mixes and the pent up energy,it's going to be amazing, but if you want to hear Kanami's guitar,get your hands on Shinkiba Studio Coast Tokyo 2017 serving,I've listened/ watched most and this is the very best sound I've heard, Awkward is amazing.
On this episode of Band Maid TV - "When you're 'B-sides' outperform most band's 'hits' episode 12."
The best part of seeing them live is when they are right in front of you and you don't know who to look at: Misa constantly vibing on the bass, Akane smiling and making faces while playing insanely complex drum patterns, Kanami being a rockstar and then suddenly switching back to her usual meek personality in between songs, or Miku wokring hard to lay down rhythym and pumping up crowd whenever there is a break or solo. But somehow I always end up looking at Saiki because she just oozes charisma on the stage. Whether it's ittle interactions with each other and the crowd, making faces at each other or trying to make Akane laugh during songs, it's just constant smiles all around. Also when Miku does her little Magic Spell time spiel, try to watch the other girls because they are always fooling around or making fun of her behind her back lol. My personal favorite place to stand is center-left because I can feel every note from Misa's bass in my chest and it always surprises me how complex her bass lines are on a lot of songs because you can't hear everything she's playing on most of their recordings. And I know it's frowned upon by some people, but usually I wear noise-reducer earplugs because they are very, very loud up close and I want to hear everything clearly without blowing my ears out halfway through the show.
💯0% accurate. Spot on. 🤙🏼MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!!
Can't help it, this old Aussie boy is bloody jealous 😂 That's a big part of my passion for this band - having fun - I have worked with and have seen many bands who look like their time on stage is the same as having a prostate examination. Viva the Maids 👍🎼🍻
Love this tune! I saw this yesterday! Absolutely, one of my favorites
Great reaction! I enjoy the fan cams because you can usually see the whole band without the video edits. I too am anticipating October! Thanks Ryan! Thanks William!
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 looking forward to meeting you in LA and watching you at your 1st Band-Maid concert. Your reactions will be priceless 🤙🏼
Someone else will have to record that.... I'LL be watching BAND-MAID!
@@RyanMear I can do that for a few songs because I need to watch too, lol. I am looking forward to seeing them play Manners. I will lose it. That song is going to crack into my Top 5.
Bast@rds!!! cheers from Oz you lucky buggers 🤣🍻👍
@@brunobryant4846 🤙🏼
I think your patreons are trying to warm you up in preparation for october with this live videos lol
Hide-and-seek, such an awesome straight out rocker. Another B-side that could easily be featured on any of their albums, with Band-Maid there's no such thing as "filler songs"
Ps: Love Saiki's hand gesture at 2:27. "Now you see me, now you don't" lol
VIP for Boston! Seeing them that close will be a dream. I want to see them working those instruments up close. They are so hard working, but I want to see the enjoyment. This will be the time of my life! You are correct. It is so far away! I can't wait!
See you there!
Been waiting for this one. Underrated song.
The people in the crowds at band maid shows, I used to be jealous, now I am just excited to join all the maidiacs
Oooooo....this looks like a preview of the upcoming Boston show on October 29th. See you there Ryan!!
Thanks for sharing this and the reaction!
I'll be seeing them in San Diego and I've been trying to decide where to stand as well. I want to be up close, but worry that I won't get a full and clean mix of sound, but if I'm farther back I won't be able to see them as well. What are anyone's thoughts on that? It has been so long since I saw anything show live I've forgotten pretty much what it's like!
It's incredibly good for a fancam video. Thanks!
William, not to bad bro,I enjoyed it, Ryan welcome back to Band-Maid.
Sigh it's 8:30 in the morning where I am and now I feel like cracking a beer and checking out more Band Maid 😂🤣 👍 thanks Gents peace and love Po 🤗🎼🎸🎤🥁🍻
With these "live-cams" I always find myself focusing on Miku.... and I know why. She's the least experienced musician. I'm not looking for flaws, I'm looking for improvement...... and she always improving with time. She is such a Trooper. Miku is my highlight from the Xmas Acoustic concert.
I actually want Miku's "Sayonakidori" from that concert as B-M's next MV release.
Yes. She's more and more comfortable with her guitar. This can be seen. A great artist, po.
Ahhh! I love this song!
Kanami, MISA, Akane with their genius 'Hide-and-Seek' rhythm section
ua-cam.com/video/7iZ1fqQ4PU8/v-deo.html
OCTOBER!
Man, it's so far away I did something I didn't think I'd ever do -- I bought the insurance for the ticket. I mean, the pandemic is still going, there's war in Europe, and who knows what else is gonna to happen in the interim. What, is it going to start raining parachute spiders next? Oh, wait, it is...
What I didn't do is buy the VIP ticket when I had the chance, because I was in a panic to get ANY ticket I could for the small Boston show. I still wake up mad about it. But then I remember it's BAND-MAID, and I am happy I got a ticket at all. I wonder how much it would cost to be cryogenically frozen until October?
Don't worry. Pigeon will brings Peace and Love to the world!
MISA MISA MISA! i personally thought there is NO WAY they can live up to all the hype and all the fan cam stuff I had heard up to that point (pre 2019) was meh (hadn't seen Vlads stuff at that time then I went to my first Okyu-ji September 30th 2019 and not only did it live up to the hype BUT it so far surpassed it that.... well you WILL see
Gone on Dave, rub it in.😆
🥃🥃🥃🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
We were at the same concert at the same time. Damn I wish I knew you and other Maidiacs back then. Sorry Gary, not trying to rub salt in the wound. It will be fun meeting Ryan this time around 🤙🏼
Ryan, are you gonna chant in MIKU’s Magic Spell Time like ",,,,Moe Moe,,,,Kyun Kyun,,,,"?
I can't imagine. LOL
Of course!
If he doesn't Miku will stop and point him out and ask "Are you okay? Are you tired? Do you need a rest?" As the Japanese phrase goes, "It can't be helped.'
@@surfingasongwave lol
@@RyanMear Cool !👍🤘😆
If I were there, I would point my smartphone at you, not Miku. 😂
It's a pity that I live in Japan only now.
No body can stop Band Maid!!
NEMOPHIA ＆ BAND-MAID
AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2022
3:36 Saiki doing the robot to Kanami's riff. That was a really good solo. I haven't heard this song yet and it was great.
Haruna's (Lead V, rhythm G. for Scandal + BFF to Akane) people should tell Akane's people to move the Band Maid concert venue from Belasco (LA) to House of Blues (Anaheim, OC, 27 mi. from LA), Po! Less restrictions and you can add 700 more Maidiacs to the venue + more parking at Disneyland. Scandal will be performing at HoB (Anaheim) in July (going, and the prelude to BM - Sac., LA, SD and Houston). 6 months 2 weeks 5 days 19 hours.
Ryan, you are gearing yourself for the Tour!
Have a care or you will burn out before it even starts! I know the feeling as it is sometimes hard to forget them while working or being busy at daily chores. Many a time have I caught myself humming away one of their songs!
Now, the best I can wish for you is that they put out a new album before he Tour! It will help you wait!
Take good care of yourself (ves)!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
The Maids never did get a chance to play "Unseen World" like they wanted so i imagine it'll feature quite heavily in the Oct set lists :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 That's what I've been thinking. Do they wait to do another drop because they haven't been able to play UW in front of live fans... or introduce another 12 new songs and somehow work that into their 2022 tour setlist. So many blockbuster songs for "only" two hours! I don't think any other band (unless it's a multi-decades-long mega band) has that problem.
That's true!
They can easily perform 5 concerts with a set list that replaces all the songs. 😁
@@GaryHolloway-810 Interesting notion, actually!
@@TomClark-Futoura I would bet on a new album!
Fiiirst!!
Just kidding. One of my favorite BAND-MAID “B-side
🙏🏻
There is less left for October! You are going to have a great time.
Love this song :-)
Not bad audio! Enjoying this a bunch. Misa's drivin' it home. Loving Kanami's groove though. So sweet🎀 I need that shirt! Time to place an order!
I decided to come at you with a totally different suggestion for a reaction for you.
IMO, the reason that there are so many good rock bands in Japan is because of the existence of "light music clubs" in so many middle and high schools. In many schools, students are required to be a member of a club, and a lot of them will stick to that club throughout middle and high school. The light music club consists of people playing "band-like" instruments like guitars, drums, keyboard, bass, etc. The kids will form bands and practice/perform at school festivals and such. In Band-Maid, both Akane and Misa have talked about being in these clubs, and I think Kanami was, too, starting in high school. (Saiki hasn't mentioned her school club stuff that I can recall, and I believe Miku has said she was in a broadcast club, like doing radio kind of stuff.)
The band I'd suggest is called Accent; I think they're a good example of one of these bands that started playing together really early, most likely due to influence of these clubs that promote this style of music. The band is a three-piece; guitar, bass, and drums. The three young ladies are Haru (age 15), Fumi (age 14), and Kanon (age 15). They've been posting covers on their UA-cam channel for several years; the channel was started in 2017. I'd suggest one of their original tracks, like Future, to show what these kids are already doing at this age. It's pure pop-rock (Silent Siren is their favorite band), but it's just awesome to see how polished they have managed to become before they even got into high school. (BTW in Future, they're all 11-12 years old.) For a more recent example of their skill growth, check out Sayonara wo Tsugeru with a guest singer/guitarist. That one was done a few months ago.
(They also did a cover of Band-Maid's Don't You Tell Me a couple years ago.)
Thanks!
Reading some of the comments from people who have seen Band Maid previously, they all seem to be from small venues and people on the floor. Not sure of the size venue you will be seeing Band Maid and if it is all seating? You may have a balcony seat? Anyway the point I am trying to make is the wonderful intimacy of the small venues and the upfront touching the stage or a yard or two from it, may not be possible for people lucky enough to have a ticket to see Band Maid on this tour.
They are still relatively small. Bigger than the ones in these videos, but no seating. 2 venues got moved to larger capacity venues... which is good for them, but took one from 500 to 900 people. I was looking forward to a 500 cap venue!
When I waited with about 800 Maidiacs (near the front, of course), and then the Maid waltz started, it was pretty loud but not at the volume and fidelity I was hoping. After they quickly got situated on their rigs, turned their backs to their cheering fans, and Miku and Kanami held out their skirts in a respectful curtsy, the room went silent until... suddenly, the beginning wind down effect cuing Real Existence boomed in and the Maids blasted their intro power chord that shook the house at maximum db's announcing this was about to be an unbelievable musical experience from my Band of Maids! I can't wait for Oct. either, Ryan!
I couldn't have said that better myself. I know it's hard to believe, Tom, but i couldn't.🙂
@@GaryHolloway-810 It's not about comparing our comments as the same. It's about being awesomely different... and you are definitely awesomely different. 🤓 Did that come out right? 🤔
Well stated again 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🥃🥃🥃
The eyes, ears and brain are trying to comprehend what you are about to watch is actually real and not a YT video. And that 2019 concert was my 2nd time watching Band-Maid and I still had goose bumps.
Hide and seek is such a cool song. Lol, what Band-Maid song isn't 😄
so there i was in Uni cafe, Tokyo, having coffee with Mincho and she told me she can't wait for B-M's Oct US tour cos it'll be good band practice for when they play London.😏
then Melbourne!!!
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Hell yeah :)
lmao. 🤣 That's one expensive band camp.
@@jkkansasband7056 We have to say something to contain our jealousy.😉
I'll take a USA "Band-Maid Warm-up for England" tour any day of the week... as long as I get to see them first!🤘🤣🤙🎫🎫 Too soon? 😪