A great number of Band-Maid songs are usually about 4 minutes long. The idea of Band-Maid is based on young women wearing cute maid outfits and then melting your face with their hard rock sound. They call it the "gap" between expectations and reality. "Bestie" is a departure from their usual hard rock sound that will use or defy any rock genre. These five VERY TALENTED young Japanese women can take any genre or sub-genre and give it their signature sound. If you care to venture into that world, you will find that out. Band-Maid does have some beautiful rock ballads including "Daydreaming", "Memorable, "About Us", "Smile", "Page", "At the Drop of A Hat", and "Time". "Wonderland" is another wonderful, almost jazzy song you might like.They also did an acoustic Christmas okyu-ji (concert) in December 2021 that is on their UA-cam channel for reactions. Again, they wear different outfits for the okyu-ji and have recorded some beautiful songs such as "Sayonakidori", "Catharsis", "Page", to name a few. I feel those official live videos will be up your alley.
Extended long jam session? Huh? They only do that in concerts and not that often either. Otherwise, their songs are south of 4 minutes usually. There is no way those POPULAR Maid Cafes in Japan will be renamed Domestic Helper Cafes. lmao.
Yo Rob, this is the other great Japanese band for me. I do enjoy their jamming but the do show it off in the lives which I love. The bass player Misa blows my mind. I think songs you would like are Non Fiction Days, Freezer & Thrill. The Band Maid Cafes are a huge thing in Japan which 1 or 2 of these girls worked at before the band. I am curious if this new song they are ditching the outfits or is it just for the video. I am sold either way. In the song Thrill you will like the 2 singers going back n forth. 🍺
Excellent groove and I appreciate that it’s not a double-kick fest. The tom fills were cool. I’m guessing this is a bit more of a poppy sounding song for them. But I like it! 👍🤘
This song made me think of Taylor Swift songs. Not a bad thing for me, but surprising when the few songs I have seen from them previously rocked much harder.
They sound great. The outfits. See ya. Did themselves big favor there. They got talent. Warning was or is supposed to play 3 shows wht the. Boom video is over. Hey good music is good music. Go sneak a nappy in brother.peace.
Actually the Warning is playing one show with Band-Maid, and then doing two smaller shows (max approx. 500 people) in Tokyo and Osaka. The Warning is not well known in Japan, and it is the smart thing to do from a logistical standpoint. I hope their popularity grows there for sure.
@@Aaronacer think they getting there. They shure do put in the work. They are doing sum shows in Canada this fall wht hail storm. I'm hoping they will swing down to Michigan for sum shows. I missed em last time around. Thx for sharing. Take care.
Live Maid is the Best Maid.... Music videos are good but you cant really appreciate how good the Maids are until you see them Live ...Puzzle , No God are great live performances that might not exceed your attention span.....and the Maid outfits are part of the Persona of the Band .. they change in design over the years and thats ok ...
The Maid outfit-- i.e. their Battle Armor-- has gone nowhere. This MV was the exception and not the rule. A lot of people, especially Westerners, don't understand the Japanese concept of "The Gap", which is what you see is not what you get. And I completely respect and understand if that is not for everyone (and there is no reason for anyone to start comparing and contrasting other bands who might have "gimmicks"; music is what should really matter anyways). Personally, after the maelstrom of toxicity of your past reaction and the unneeded infighting of fanbases, I wish you would not react to more Band-Maid. But that is just my opinion. This is your channel and you are free to run it the way you want to. I wish you the best.
I think Kanami's "wings" on her dress are an homage to Ace Frehley. Most of their studio tracks/OMVs are 3:30-4:30. They usually throw in the long solos/battles for live performances, so I would advise checking out the music vids over their live vids. Given what it seems your taste seems to be, I would suggest Daydreaming, Memorable, Manners, Choose Me or one of the 2 acoustic lives on their page, Catharsis and Sayonakidori (FYI, no maid outfits on the acoustic set)
@@victorycast Also, their earlier stuff is a bit more standard hard rock. Try Real Existence, The Nonfiction Days, Turn Me On, Take Me Higher, or Thrill. They have gotten a bit more progressive since 2020.
You might struggle with their live versions if you keep reacting to Band-Maid, because they tend to extend the solos and instrumental parts in those. If you're not a fan of jam sessions, probably best to stick to the studio versions/music videos like this one.
It's only their live videos that have some extended soloing, all but a couple of songs come in around 3m.30s. I'm a long term Maidiac, but I do agree with a lot that you said. The maid outfits and singing in Japanese doesn't bother me- I'm a music person, but my wife doesn't like the maid outfits either. Stay with us, as it will be worth it and their genius will start to show itself to you.
@rogerchance9074 My previous listens to their music were less than desirable. Overdone vibrato and I don’t get a thrill out of the stupid maid outfits. Obviously I have not heard everything as I did enjoy this one. And I have seen one session where they were all dressed down, sitting around a room which was good as well. But generally, not my thing.
BTW - there is not one single Nightwish song with a solo longer than maybe 30 seconds. Even their longest song, The Greatest Show on Earth, which is 20 minutes long. Because they are good enough to have 14 minute songs that don’t have filler!! Just sayin.
I like them, I have enjoyed every song. It's just between the long songs and everybody requesting similar stuff.. I had almost all Symphonic Metal and TW. I needed to concentrate on bring other stuff in.
@@victorycast Fair enough - but it’s been a while!! Just sayin! In my fun list, there are two….. “Your is an Empty Hope”, Wembley or Mexico City. Or “I want my Tears Back” - absolutely has to be live in Buenos Aires, 2018, I believe - I’ll find the links. Neither song is too long. Your is an Empty Hope (Wembley 2015): ua-cam.com/video/vyLsU7Q333k/v-deo.htmlsi=D-mGfyLUF-dxA6WZ. (you have to pay attention to who is singing what…) I Want My Tears Back: ua-cam.com/video/vzNMP7mTSuo/v-deo.htmlsi=9JGEcirxp4wrkzP1
🤣Unfortunately I have run across many whiners like you. It's called honesty and integrity pal. I am not here to be a cheerleader for any band. I am here to listen to music and hopefully find good stuff. If I do not like it, I say so.
@@victorycast you have obviously never played an instrument with any degree of competency...otherwise you would get off your superiority complex and not look down on Japanese bands. Close your frekin eyes if you don't like the outfits....next you will say your a Kiss fan !!!
The "White Wedding" false romantic Look/Sound turns me off. But the 🎸 is awesome💥 (Btw, in former communistic societies, in order to be pc, instead of "Christmas" ppl said "End of the year fest"😂 An "angel" was the "end of the year figure"😂
A great number of Band-Maid songs are usually about 4 minutes long. The idea of Band-Maid is based on young women wearing cute maid outfits and then melting your face with their hard rock sound. They call it the "gap" between expectations and reality. "Bestie" is a departure from their usual hard rock sound that will use or defy any rock genre. These five VERY TALENTED young Japanese women can take any genre or sub-genre and give it their signature sound. If you care to venture into that world, you will find that out. Band-Maid does have some beautiful rock ballads including "Daydreaming", "Memorable, "About Us", "Smile", "Page", "At the Drop of A Hat", and "Time". "Wonderland" is another wonderful, almost jazzy song you might like.They also did an acoustic Christmas okyu-ji (concert) in December 2021 that is on their UA-cam channel for reactions. Again, they wear different outfits for the okyu-ji and have recorded some beautiful songs such as "Sayonakidori", "Catharsis", "Page", to name a few. I feel those official live videos will be up your alley.
This song was a collab with Mike Einziger of Incubus. Check out their MV's for DAYDREAMING and MANNERS. Peace. 2.67
@rogerchance9074 haha. I like both. The beginning Live with Akane and MISA might scare him off. 🤷🏻♂
@rogerchance9074 agreed 🔥😎
not bad at all, especially the singing for me, did not expect that at all, good share, thanks
@rogerchance9074 yea that was good, i really liked it, great guitar and bass work, thanks
Best.
Extended long jam session? Huh? They only do that in concerts and not that often either. Otherwise, their songs are south of 4 minutes usually.
There is no way those POPULAR Maid Cafes in Japan will be renamed Domestic Helper Cafes. lmao.
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Yo Rob, this is the other great Japanese band for me. I do enjoy their jamming but the do show it off in the lives which I love. The bass player Misa blows my mind. I think songs you would like are Non Fiction Days, Freezer & Thrill. The Band Maid Cafes are a huge thing in Japan which 1 or 2 of these girls worked at before the band. I am curious if this new song they are ditching the outfits or is it just for the video. I am sold either way. In the song Thrill you will like the 2 singers going back n forth. 🍺
👍👍👍👍👍 up for BAND- MAID
👍up for Reese :)
Excellent groove and I appreciate that it’s not a double-kick fest. The tom fills were cool. I’m guessing this is a bit more of a poppy sounding song for them. But I like it! 👍🤘
@rogerchance9074 I will check out more of their music. 👍
Truth be told, Band-Maid has a bunch of songs I know you would love, but also a bunch you wouldn't. I still don't think you're worthy !!
That's fine... Still loved this song.
This song made me think of Taylor Swift songs. Not a bad thing for me, but surprising when the few songs I have seen from them previously rocked much harder.
They sound great. The outfits. See ya. Did themselves big favor there. They got talent. Warning was or is supposed to play 3 shows wht the. Boom video is over. Hey good music is good music. Go sneak a nappy in brother.peace.
Actually the Warning is playing one show with Band-Maid, and then doing two smaller shows (max approx. 500 people) in Tokyo and Osaka. The Warning is not well known in Japan, and it is the smart thing to do from a logistical standpoint. I hope their popularity grows there for sure.
@@Aaronacer think they getting there. They shure do put in the work. They are doing sum shows in Canada this fall wht hail storm. I'm hoping they will swing down to Michigan for sum shows. I missed em last time around. Thx for sharing. Take care.
Live Maid is the Best Maid.... Music videos are good but you cant really appreciate how good the Maids are until you see them Live ...Puzzle , No God are great live performances that might not exceed your attention span.....and the Maid outfits are part of the Persona of the Band .. they change in design over the years and thats ok ...
The Maid outfit-- i.e. their Battle Armor-- has gone nowhere. This MV was the exception and not the rule. A lot of people, especially Westerners, don't understand the Japanese concept of "The Gap", which is what you see is not what you get. And I completely respect and understand if that is not for everyone (and there is no reason for anyone to start comparing and contrasting other bands who might have "gimmicks"; music is what should really matter anyways). Personally, after the maelstrom of toxicity of your past reaction and the unneeded infighting of fanbases, I wish you would not react to more Band-Maid. But that is just my opinion. This is your channel and you are free to run it the way you want to. I wish you the best.
And the maid outfits are 100% not designed to attract the Asian fetish male audience? Just a trick? OK
I think Kanami's "wings" on her dress are an homage to Ace Frehley. Most of their studio tracks/OMVs are 3:30-4:30. They usually throw in the long solos/battles for live performances, so I would advise checking out the music vids over their live vids. Given what it seems your taste seems to be, I would suggest Daydreaming, Memorable, Manners, Choose Me or one of the 2 acoustic lives on their page, Catharsis and Sayonakidori (FYI, no maid outfits on the acoustic set)
Sweet, thanks
@@victorycast Also, their earlier stuff is a bit more standard hard rock. Try Real Existence, The Nonfiction Days, Turn Me On, Take Me Higher, or Thrill. They have gotten a bit more progressive since 2020.
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You might struggle with their live versions if you keep reacting to Band-Maid, because they tend to extend the solos and instrumental parts in those. If you're not a fan of jam sessions, probably best to stick to the studio versions/music videos like this one.
good to know
It's only their live videos that have some extended soloing, all but a couple of songs come in around 3m.30s. I'm a long term Maidiac, but I do agree with a lot that you said. The maid outfits and singing in Japanese doesn't bother me- I'm a music person, but my wife doesn't like the maid outfits either. Stay with us, as it will be worth it and their genius will start to show itself to you.
Much better! Ditched the constant over-vibrato style.
@rogerchance9074 My previous listens to their music were less than desirable. Overdone vibrato and I don’t get a thrill out of the stupid maid outfits. Obviously I have not heard everything as I did enjoy this one. And I have seen one session where they were all dressed down, sitting around a room which was good as well. But generally, not my thing.
BTW - there is not one single Nightwish song with a solo longer than maybe 30 seconds. Even their longest song, The Greatest Show on Earth, which is 20 minutes long. Because they are good enough to have 14 minute songs that don’t have filler!! Just sayin.
I like them, I have enjoyed every song. It's just between the long songs and everybody requesting similar stuff.. I had almost all Symphonic Metal and TW. I needed to concentrate on bring other stuff in.
@@victorycast Fair enough - but it’s been a while!! Just sayin! In my fun list, there are two….. “Your is an Empty Hope”, Wembley or Mexico City. Or “I want my Tears Back” - absolutely has to be live in Buenos Aires, 2018, I believe - I’ll find the links. Neither song is too long.
Your is an Empty Hope (Wembley 2015): ua-cam.com/video/vyLsU7Q333k/v-deo.htmlsi=D-mGfyLUF-dxA6WZ. (you have to pay attention to who is singing what…)
I Want My Tears Back: ua-cam.com/video/vzNMP7mTSuo/v-deo.htmlsi=9JGEcirxp4wrkzP1
@@northof4912 noted
@@victorycast No setups - this time!!
I have never heard a reviewer who comes across so negative .....kinda a dick move !!! I surprised you have 2.5 k subscribers
🤣Unfortunately I have run across many whiners like you. It's called honesty and integrity pal. I am not here to be a cheerleader for any band. I am here to listen to music and hopefully find good stuff. If I do not like it, I say so.
@@victorycast you have obviously never played an instrument with any degree of
competency...otherwise you would get off your superiority complex and not look
down on Japanese bands. Close your frekin eyes if you don't like the outfits....next you
will say your a Kiss fan !!!
@@victorycast But your come across as such a ass hole
The "White Wedding" false romantic Look/Sound turns me off.
But the 🎸 is awesome💥
(Btw, in former communistic societies, in order to be pc, instead of "Christmas" ppl said "End of the year fest"😂 An "angel" was the "end of the year figure"😂
I know they are very popular. Great music killed by vocals. I try but just can’t enjoy it. I have the same problem with Rush.