I love this band so much..I flew to Japan from the UK (Scotland) to be at this concert!...No band in my 55 years has made me want to fly to the other side of the world to see them..BAND-MAID did.
I'll be flying to Haneda to see their two Tokyo shows at the end of November. Never did I think I would do something like this ... but, for Band-Maid, it just had to be done.
Of all the talents that reside in this band, arguably their greatest talent is their ability to write just killer songs time after time after time after time ..........
Just say it, "BAND-MAID" #1 on the list! My list anyway 😁. There are a lot of great bands like Nemophila, The Warning, and others but B-M is just one of those special bands that is cut above the rest IMO. "Puzzle" is one of their songs that is still in my Top 5. Such a great fast paced song. Very powerful and the lyrics are quite emotional. You should check out the Live Acoustic version of this song. It really is very touching. Unfortunately, not available as an official live video but it's floating out there just like the other un-official live release of this same song.
Everybody puts bands in a list in their head, if not stated out loud. I put Band Maid on a short list of best rock bands ever. That’s based not just on how good they are at their best, or how good they are live (which I had the pleasure of experiencing last October at their D.C. show), but how good their entire catalog of 110+ songs is. In my experience listening to rock for about 50 years now many groups can seem really great when you hear their best songs, and maybe even live. The list of truly great bands really thins out, though, when you examine their whole catalog. Many otherwise very good bands have a lot of average, or worse, songs. Not Band Maid, at least in my opinion! Song after song many people find their love of the band grow, rather than diminish.
You aren't imagining things...As a rock fan for 50 years I am stunned that such a group exists ! Not since I bought my copy of Meet the Beatles for 1 dollar in 1974 have I heard such addictive music !
Ah, lists . . . BAND-MAID is #1 on my list, but after that, it gets... difficult. Lots of bands shifting around, depending on my mood at the time. But 'Puzzle' is still my favorite BAND-MAID song. I'm really happy the Maids listened to the fans, took notice of all the recent comments, about what songs we love and recommend to reactors. That's the only reason a song this old was brought back into rotation and given an official live video. Thank you, BAND-MAID. ❤💜💙💚💛
FINALLY! So many years overdue. This will help build the fanbase even further! To Band-Maid and management: Thank you for the release of Puzzle, and please don't forget all the other wonderful live performances, songs and responses from JBI and WD at ZEPP and Studio Coast. The Garden and Shibuya performances are great, too! 🤘🎀🤘 And thank you two for covering another Band-Maid masterpiece!
Good job!. Puzzle is one of their best works. Technical, exciting, original and tremendously modern. The song was first released on her Just Bring It album in 2017 and immediately became a beloved classic among fans. Of course the song deserved a place on their YT channel in its own right.
One of the fun things with Band-Maid, is there is a song of theirs that will match the thing your are in the mood for. Want heavy? "Rinne". Want ballad? "Daydreaming". Want complex? "Blooming". Want English lyrics? "Don't let me down". Want an April fool's version of one of their own songs? "Secret Maiko Lips". Though if you do that one, listen to "secret my lips" first. Point is, Band-Maid has got a LOT out there. And it's so fun to discover. Enjoy the journey. Plus the other bands you'll learn about along the way (like Lovebites for instance) is a nice bonus.
Well said. A lot of groups gain popularity by appealing (intentionally or accidentally) to the lowest common denominator; Band-Maid does it by being a nexus of different rock styles and consistently doing them on the level of more "specialized" bands.
Well said. For me, something that differentiates this band from their peers is the sheer quantity and quality of their catalog. If you reacted to the best songs from Band 1, Band 2, and Band-Maid, you'll run out of quality songs from those other bands before reaching halfway through Band-Maid's catalog lol (and you'll also get a greater diversity of musical styles with Band-Maid). They are a miracle band imo, so creatively bold and fertile, and held together by friendships forged from their humble beginnings as complete musical unknowns (they are not a superband created from all-stars).
"Puzzle" is a Band-Maid classic (and a masterpiece in my humble opinion). I'm so glad the ladies have finally given it an official release! If you can find it (google is your friend) check out "Puzzle" live acoustic version. It's heartbreaking and beautiful. It's just Kanami on acoustic guitar/vocals and Saiki on vocals.
Puzzle is a masterpiece for me, probably my favorite song, along with Daydreaming. Oh and Blooming. and... well you'll see when you get more songs in your playlist.
The songwriting by this band is next level,i swear they dont have bad songs in thier catalogue,im old now and seen and heard a lot of music in my time,no band has ever done that İMO ,give ,,Blooming MV, a spin,its a masterpiece .great reaction guys.
All their official live videos are live audio bar 1, which is Secret My Lips. Don't know why they don't put the full live version from the 2017 Studio Coast concert in there but hey ho. I should mention that if you do a reaction to Secret My Lips then a lot of us will want you to do a 2fer with Secret Maiko Lips which is the Band Maiko version. Band Maiko is Band Maids alter ego which came about initially as an April Fools joke but was so well recieved that they released an EP of of 'covers' but also included one original song Gion Cho which is stunning.
Puzzle is considered by many, including myself, to be a Band-Maid masterpiece. IMO I would follow that with Secret My Lips and From Now Own. Everything that is Band-Maid is in this song. And the lyrics written by Miku are incredibly powerful. To me, these three songs really show off the musicianship, composition and arrangement skills of the Maids. Each member is equally essential to what makes their sound so special. They support each other to no end. And their kindness and humbleness speaks volumes. I attended an Okyuji ("a serving", what the Maids refer to as their concerts) in Chicago. It was such a memorable and emotional experience. I had a chance to talk with one of the roadies travelling with the band. In short, he said they were the most amazing group to be on tour with. He said, "They are so nice. And they really love each other." Going to see them again at Lollapalooza. Can't wait. I hope you get a chance to see them. ぽ
Great job, guys! I got up at 3 am to watch the livestream of this concert. It was banger after banger, they sounded great and the stage show was fantastic. I particularly remember this song because I love it but also because of the bright white background and effect lights. Thanks for the reaction!
Thanks to both of you for your comments and reaction to Band-Maid's Puzzle LIVE. My suggestion is an older concert footage but a great one - check out 'Take Me Higher-LIVE Studio Coast, Tokyo - I think you both will enjoy it. Thanks again.
I can’t wait to see you guys react to BAND-MAIKO!! They are Band-Maids arch-enemy!! You should check them out!! 😂 The song is “Secret Maiko Lips”! Band-Maid has a version called “Secret My Lips” but the Maiko’s stole it and did their cooler version!! 😂 Take care and rock on! 🤘🏼🔥🎸⛽️🎤🎼😀😂🤷🏻♂️✌🏼
Was there with 8K of my friends, Po! Nothing fancy, just straight up Rocking for 26 songs. This was #19 of 26. At the end, they looked fresh ready to be "Pirates" at the after party, Po! 🦍🍌🏴☠. FYI, they are releasing pieces of this Tokyo Garden Theater show because the Bluray/DVD will be released on Apr. 26.
Everybody has a favorite lol. Thank goodness we don't all have to agree on who it is lol. I love BAND-MAID too. The first hard rock album I got into was Van Halen's first one.........I really like BAND-MAID.
great reaction...this band it's incredible...please react..FREEDOM ....PLAY...REAL EXISTEANCE....MANNERS...ONSET...official live..BLOOMING ......DICE...DAYDREAMING...CHOOSE ME official video 100%..
Killer live version, but actually still 2nd best version of this! 😮 I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Turn Me On (live) Last song is not on their youtube channel. Link to Turn Me On - ua-cam.com/video/l9ibUQ-V-Z4/v-deo.html
Band-Maid are a bucket list band to see live along with the warning which i just got tix to see at the end of the month :) yay i see that Jinjer shirt another must see band which if you look at the picture i have over there on the left it is me with them :)
FYI - while listening with headphones, pods/buds or earphones. You will hear Kanami(lead guitar on the right) and Miku(rhythm guitar on the left). Enjoy your journey down the "pigeon" hole. 🤘
Shirley, you like *BAND-MAID* they are like a fine wine so you can tell me where *BAND-MAID* ranks on you list I won’t say anything. 😁 _(BTW how much you want for the Clown Guitar)_
Lots of comments recommending the acoustic version of “Puzzle,” also live. The full version versus the acoustic version is as dramatically powerful and memorable as Eric Clapton’s versions of “Layla.” Both songs are epic. Acoustically hits emotional magical levels.
Thank you for nice reaction. I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo) ua-cam.com/video/l9ibUQ-V-Z4/v-deo.html "DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV) ua-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/v-deo.html "On set" (Live) ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html "Don't you tell ME" (Live) ua-cam.com/video/-PRRU-wQpeA/v-deo.html
Originally meant to be an instrumental. Saiki like it and ask Miku to write lyrics for it. Likely Kanami made some changes too. 2 things that stand out for are - Some parts of the song, I can't figure out when Saiki is breathing!!! Also I love Nanami's lead cords all the way through the song.
On your rankings, just use the style I use. Daily listen, weekly listen, monthly listen or special occasion listen, That way you can give it a rank anyone should be able to agree with. ;)
ONCE YOU GET TO THE POINT WHERE YOU CAN READ THE WORDS EFFORTLESSLY YOU BECOME TO REALIZE THAT THIS IS BAD A$4 HARD-CORE ROCK FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE. THIS IS NOT POP WHAT-SO-EVER. THIS IS NOT POPPY WHAT-SO-EVER. REACTORS NEED TO GO BACK AFTER 10 OR 12 LISTENS. THE LYRICS ARE EVERYBIT AS GOOD AS THE MUSIC. MUSIC THEORY EXPERTS CAN BREAK DOWN JUST HOW INTRICATE THE ARRANGEMENT IS. TIME CHANGES, KEY CHANGES I THINK ARE EVERYWHERE. THIS IS NOT POPPY. PEOPLE LIKE ME ARE MORE SENSITIVE TO VOICE TONES AND BODY LANGUAGE AND BAND DYNAMICS. SMILES, BODY SWAYS, MEMORIES WRITTEN ALL OVER THEIR FACES. THE UNSTAGED DANCE 0F THE BAND WITH EACH OTHER AND THE AUDIENCE IS SO VERY MATURE AND OF COURSE STILL A CHILD LIKE MIRICLE.
I love this band so much..I flew to Japan from the UK (Scotland) to be at this concert!...No band in my 55 years has made me want to fly to the other side of the world to see them..BAND-MAID did.
Amen!
I'm doing the same thing for the Yokohama Arena Okyu-ji. (from Norway)
I'll be flying to Haneda to see their two Tokyo shows at the end of November. Never did I think I would do something like this ... but, for Band-Maid, it just had to be done.
Of all the talents that reside in this band, arguably their greatest talent is their ability to write just killer songs time after time after time after time ..........
Kanami doing what she does best.
Along with their ability reproduce these songs live !
Puzzle is still a classic off their classic first full length album "Just Bring It". I'll never get tired of it.
Puzzle ROCKS!!! It will always be my favorite song from them.
Acoustic version of Puzzle and Anemone are a real treat. Performed by Saiki and Kaname who also has a great voice it's quite emotional.
Just say it, "BAND-MAID" #1 on the list! My list anyway 😁. There are a lot of great bands like Nemophila, The Warning, and others but B-M is just one of those special bands that is cut above the rest IMO. "Puzzle" is one of their songs that is still in my Top 5. Such a great fast paced song. Very powerful and the lyrics are quite emotional. You should check out the Live Acoustic version of this song. It really is very touching. Unfortunately, not available as an official live video but it's floating out there just like the other un-official live release of this same song.
You love Band Maid You love this song It doesn't get any better than this, right Wait till you hear the acoustic version
Everybody puts bands in a list in their head, if not stated out loud. I put Band Maid on a short list of best rock bands ever. That’s based not just on how good they are at their best, or how good they are live (which I had the pleasure of experiencing last October at their D.C. show), but how good their entire catalog of 110+ songs is.
In my experience listening to rock for about 50 years now many groups can seem really great when you hear their best songs, and maybe even live. The list of truly great bands really thins out, though, when you examine their whole catalog. Many otherwise very good bands have a lot of average, or worse, songs. Not Band Maid, at least in my opinion! Song after song many people find their love of the band grow, rather than diminish.
You aren't imagining things...As a rock fan for 50 years I am stunned that such a group exists ! Not since I bought my copy of Meet the Beatles for 1 dollar in 1974 have I heard such addictive music !
Ah, lists . . .
BAND-MAID is #1 on my list, but after that, it gets... difficult. Lots of bands shifting around, depending on my mood at the time.
But 'Puzzle' is still my favorite BAND-MAID song. I'm really happy the Maids listened to the fans, took notice of all the recent comments, about what songs we love and recommend to reactors. That's the only reason a song this old was brought back into rotation and given an official live video. Thank you, BAND-MAID. ❤💜💙💚💛
FINALLY! So many years overdue. This will help build the fanbase even further! To Band-Maid and management: Thank you for the release of Puzzle, and please don't forget all the other wonderful live performances, songs and responses from JBI and WD at ZEPP and Studio Coast. The Garden and Shibuya performances are great, too! 🤘🎀🤘 And thank you two for covering another Band-Maid masterpiece!
Good job!. Puzzle is one of their best works. Technical, exciting, original and tremendously modern. The song was first released on her Just Bring It album in 2017 and immediately became a beloved classic among fans. Of course the song deserved a place on their YT channel in its own right.
One of the fun things with Band-Maid, is there is a song of theirs that will match the thing your are in the mood for. Want heavy? "Rinne". Want ballad? "Daydreaming". Want complex? "Blooming". Want English lyrics? "Don't let me down". Want an April fool's version of one of their own songs? "Secret Maiko Lips". Though if you do that one, listen to "secret my lips" first.
Point is, Band-Maid has got a LOT out there. And it's so fun to discover. Enjoy the journey. Plus the other bands you'll learn about along the way (like Lovebites for instance) is a nice bonus.
Well said. A lot of groups gain popularity by appealing (intentionally or accidentally) to the lowest common denominator; Band-Maid does it by being a nexus of different rock styles and consistently doing them on the level of more "specialized" bands.
Well said. For me, something that differentiates this band from their peers is the sheer quantity and quality of their catalog. If you reacted to the best songs from Band 1, Band 2, and Band-Maid, you'll run out of quality songs from those other bands before reaching halfway through Band-Maid's catalog lol (and you'll also get a greater diversity of musical styles with Band-Maid). They are a miracle band imo, so creatively bold and fertile, and held together by friendships forged from their humble beginnings as complete musical unknowns (they are not a superband created from all-stars).
Another classic live musical okyu-ji (serving) from THE best Rock band in the universe...and in any parallel ones too. Every song a winner.
"Puzzle" is a Band-Maid classic (and a masterpiece in my humble opinion). I'm so glad the ladies have finally given it an official release! If you can find it (google is your friend) check out "Puzzle" live acoustic version. It's heartbreaking and beautiful. It's just Kanami on acoustic guitar/vocals and Saiki on vocals.
Puzzle is a masterpiece for me, probably my favorite song, along with Daydreaming. Oh and Blooming. and... well you'll see when you get more songs in your playlist.
One of their best. I would suggest checking out Blooming.
Puzzle acoustic version now please, the feeling that Saiki transmits in that version is indescribable
They will be at Lollapalooza !
The songwriting by this band is next level,i swear they dont have bad songs in thier catalogue,im old now and seen and heard a lot of music in my time,no band has ever done that İMO ,give ,,Blooming MV, a spin,its a masterpiece .great reaction guys.
All their official live videos are live audio bar 1, which is Secret My Lips. Don't know why they don't put the full live version from the 2017 Studio Coast concert in there but hey ho. I should mention that if you do a reaction to Secret My Lips then a lot of us will want you to do a 2fer with Secret Maiko Lips which is the Band Maiko version. Band Maiko is Band Maids alter ego which came about initially as an April Fools joke but was so well recieved that they released an EP of of 'covers' but also included one original song Gion Cho which is stunning.
FYI Secret My Lips is an MV and is correctly labeled and categorized as an MV.
@@_DriveTime You are right but many reactors often think it is live, it has live concert footage but is the studio audio
Thanks again guys!
One of the only bands are better live than on their recordings.
Band-Maid.
World Domination.
Simply put, Band-Maid has saved ROCK music for me. Also, your reaction is spot on.
The best guitarist on the planet right now. Kanami Tono just my opinion. Followed by M&M of lovebites
Puzzle is considered by many, including myself, to be a Band-Maid masterpiece. IMO I would follow that with Secret My Lips and From Now Own. Everything that is Band-Maid is in this song. And the lyrics written by Miku are incredibly powerful. To me, these three songs really show off the musicianship, composition and arrangement skills of the Maids. Each member is equally essential to what makes their sound so special. They support each other to no end. And their kindness and humbleness speaks volumes. I attended an Okyuji ("a serving", what the Maids refer to as their concerts) in Chicago. It was such a memorable and emotional experience. I had a chance to talk with one of the roadies travelling with the band. In short, he said they were the most amazing group to be on tour with. He said, "They are so nice. And they really love each other." Going to see them again at Lollapalooza. Can't wait. I hope you get a chance to see them. ぽ
Great job, guys! I got up at 3 am to watch the livestream of this concert. It was banger after banger, they sounded great and the stage show was fantastic. I particularly remember this song because I love it but also because of the bright white background and effect lights. Thanks for the reaction!
The acoustic version of this song is even better its completely different if you can find it a must see.
Thanks to both of you for your comments and reaction to Band-Maid's Puzzle LIVE. My suggestion is an older concert footage but a great one - check out 'Take Me Higher-LIVE Studio Coast, Tokyo - I think you both will enjoy it. Thanks again.
This video brings new life to an old classic .
It's a lot of fun watching you guys react! 🙂
Thank you!
Band-Maid is simply the best live rock band on the planet.
I can’t wait to see you guys react to BAND-MAIKO!!
They are Band-Maids arch-enemy!! You should check them out!! 😂
The song is “Secret Maiko Lips”!
Band-Maid has a version called “Secret My Lips” but the Maiko’s stole it and did their cooler version!! 😂
Take care and rock on! 🤘🏼🔥🎸⛽️🎤🎼😀😂🤷🏻♂️✌🏼
Miku the maid with the red flower could not play guitar when she founded Band-Maid.
Was there with 8K of my friends, Po! Nothing fancy, just straight up Rocking for 26 songs. This was #19 of 26. At the end, they looked fresh ready to be "Pirates" at the after party, Po! 🦍🍌🏴☠. FYI, they are releasing pieces of this Tokyo Garden Theater show because the Bluray/DVD will be released on Apr. 26.
If you want to be _astonish_ and _amazed_ check out their acoustic side of *BAND-MAID* with *BAND-MAID / サヨナキドリ "Sayonakidori" Acoustic Ver.*
Great reaction ! Thank you.
1:57 That is a *hooked line and sinker* moment if I ever saw one 🤣
Guys! You need to get some Glim Spanky, Gacharic Spin, Lovebites, Ironbunny and Asterism on your playlist too
BandMaid Forever 🇹🇷
Band maid is a super live band
incredible
Everybody has a favorite lol. Thank goodness we don't all have to agree on who it is lol. I love BAND-MAID too. The first hard rock album I got into was Van Halen's first one.........I really like BAND-MAID.
great reaction...this band it's incredible...please react..FREEDOM ....PLAY...REAL EXISTEANCE....MANNERS...ONSET...official live..BLOOMING ......DICE...DAYDREAMING...CHOOSE ME official video 100%..
one of my favorites
First person to quote Squirrely Dan in a Band-Maid video ...Texas size 10-4 !
Go find the acoustic version of this song. Look for "Puzzle Zepp Tokyo" to find it. You won't be sorry.
Killer live version, but actually still 2nd best version of this! 😮 I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Turn Me On (live)
Last song is not on their youtube channel. Link to Turn Me On - ua-cam.com/video/l9ibUQ-V-Z4/v-deo.html
BM: Born to Kick Ass!!!!!
Band-Maid are a bucket list band to see live along with the warning which i just got tix to see at the end of the month :) yay i see that Jinjer shirt another must see band which if you look at the picture i have over there on the left it is me with them :)
FYI - while listening with headphones, pods/buds or earphones. You will hear Kanami(lead guitar on the right) and Miku(rhythm guitar on the left).
Enjoy your journey down the "pigeon" hole.
🤘
Shirley, you like *BAND-MAID* they are like a fine wine so you can tell me where *BAND-MAID* ranks on you list I won’t say anything. 😁
_(BTW how much you want for the Clown Guitar)_
NOT FOR SALE!!! LOL
Lots of comments recommending the acoustic version of “Puzzle,” also live.
The full version versus the acoustic version is as dramatically powerful and memorable as Eric Clapton’s versions of “Layla.”
Both songs are epic. Acoustically hits emotional magical levels.
We did the acoustic version. It’s somewhere in here lol
there is no one else in the world I would rather see live every week if I could, Sigh
What is more astonishing is that Miku vocals in this version are much better than the Studio Coast Live 2017 version.
Try some of their slower stuff like anemone、daydreaming、Wonderland ect.
I would HIGHLY suggest your next Band-Maid reaction should be the Official Live of Play, followed by the Official Live of Onset.
One word, Epic!
they called us masters and princesses but i felt dominated somehow.
Why did you stop bandmaid reactions
So you love them now? And you have not even heard "From Now On" yet? Oh!
Thank you for nice reaction.
I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo)
ua-cam.com/video/l9ibUQ-V-Z4/v-deo.html
"DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV)
ua-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/v-deo.html
"On set" (Live)
ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html
"Don't you tell ME" (Live)
ua-cam.com/video/-PRRU-wQpeA/v-deo.html
Originally meant to be an instrumental. Saiki like it and ask Miku to write lyrics for it. Likely Kanami made some changes too. 2 things that stand out for are - Some parts of the song, I can't figure out when Saiki is breathing!!! Also I love Nanami's lead cords all the way through the song.
Good.
Gotta do the acoustic version please
😁
On your rankings, just use the style I use. Daily listen, weekly listen, monthly listen or special occasion listen, That way you can give it a rank anyone should be able to agree with. ;)
I love that!! Thanks
Next check influencer by band maid bass solo by misa is amazing
Easy there squirrely dan
Hope you'll get back to Lovebites! 🤘
Don’t worry we are!!
@@inRopinion hell yeah! 🤘
You guys ain't seen anything yet with this band
Please react to milk of the siren of Melanie Martinez 🙏
“Poppy”? Don’t people listen to pop music? Note structure and song composition are totally different.
ONCE YOU GET TO THE POINT WHERE YOU CAN READ THE WORDS EFFORTLESSLY YOU BECOME TO REALIZE THAT THIS IS BAD A$4 HARD-CORE ROCK FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE. THIS IS NOT POP WHAT-SO-EVER. THIS IS NOT POPPY WHAT-SO-EVER. REACTORS NEED TO GO BACK AFTER 10 OR 12 LISTENS. THE LYRICS ARE EVERYBIT AS GOOD AS THE MUSIC. MUSIC THEORY EXPERTS CAN BREAK DOWN JUST HOW INTRICATE THE ARRANGEMENT IS. TIME CHANGES, KEY CHANGES I THINK ARE EVERYWHERE. THIS IS NOT POPPY. PEOPLE LIKE ME ARE MORE SENSITIVE TO VOICE TONES AND BODY LANGUAGE AND BAND DYNAMICS. SMILES, BODY SWAYS, MEMORIES WRITTEN ALL OVER THEIR FACES. THE UNSTAGED DANCE 0F THE BAND WITH EACH OTHER AND THE AUDIENCE IS SO VERY MATURE AND OF COURSE STILL A CHILD LIKE MIRICLE.