Blind Reaction BAND-MAID- "FROM NOW ON"

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  • Hey join us in watching a blind reaction to bandmaid and their awesome song "From now on!" Cody and I love all kinds of music! Mind you, we do not think Ryan was able to wake up. Please like and subscribe!!! #bandmaidreaction #bandmaid #fromnowon
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 380

  • @dannelson6980
    @dannelson6980 8 місяців тому +216

    This one is sung in the universal language known as Kanami.

    • @xsveron1287
      @xsveron1287 8 місяців тому +21

      unleash the mincho

    • @lyca-knight
      @lyca-knight 8 місяців тому +14

      If it's not a Kanami Solo, it is a Kanami Solo.

    • @manrayma
      @manrayma 8 місяців тому +8

      a Kanami is a musical tsunami

    • @SeulgiAbsFanclub
      @SeulgiAbsFanclub 8 місяців тому +8

      I don't think i'm intelligent enough to understand everything. All I know is that is music to my ears.

    • @r.isaaccantu2799
      @r.isaaccantu2799 8 місяців тому +9

      Silence! Mincho is speaking! 🥰

  • @DeanF_MIDI
    @DeanF_MIDI 8 місяців тому +40

    You are about to be bombarded with lots of viewers and new subscribers.
    You just discovered the greatest band on the planet, and you haven't even heard their fantastic singer yet.

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +11

      Wow!!!!! We cannot wait!!! Any recommendations welcomed!!! They seriously are amazing! 💜💜💜

    • @DeanF_MIDI
      @DeanF_MIDI 8 місяців тому +11

      @@XplorationXpedition Your next stop should be their most recent official LIVE video - HATE?
      Then go from there.

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +6

      @@DeanF_MIDI sounds great!!!!!😊 thank you!

    • @greylocke100
      @greylocke100 8 місяців тому +3

      @@XplorationXpedition For more instrumentals, try the OMV from their 2018 Zepp Tokyo concert, "Onset" available on their channel. They also have 2 other instrumentals, they are Don't Be Long and Without Holding Back. You can find a video for Without Holding Back on UA-cam, there is a song without video of Don't be Long available on their YT Channel under the "Different" playlist.

  • @lonniekramlich6241
    @lonniekramlich6241 8 місяців тому +126

    11 years and around 130 great songs, welcome to the best rock band on the planet !!
    😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘BTW, their lead singer is fantastic !!

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +32

      No way!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! Yes we are definitely doing more song reactions!! They are amazing!!!!

    • @me262a1
      @me262a1 8 місяців тому +14

      @@XplorationXpedition They are better live, just sayin'. 🤘

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +9

      @@me262a1 would be awesome to see them live!!! 😭😭

  • @Kevin6059
    @Kevin6059 8 місяців тому +59

    Now this is what makes watching reactions worthwhile. Making me happy for five years, this band. Just wait until you hear how their lead singer is just as f'ing awesome!! They have ten years of material - and they are incredible composers, musicians and people. They worth their asses off and they are incredibly good. And a live show? You haven't lived until you've seen them live - seriously.

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +14

      Cody and I would definitely go see them live that would be an awesome fun vlog!!! We are excited to check out their other songs!

    • @PANIC_aka_PinD
      @PANIC_aka_PinD 8 місяців тому +6

      @@XplorationXpedition I am afraid Ryan just wanted a nap. Get him some Hanabie or Maximum the Hormone :p .

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +5

      @@PANIC_aka_PinD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he can nap all he wants now! He was only a guest 😜😜😜

    • @PANIC_aka_PinD
      @PANIC_aka_PinD 8 місяців тому +4

      @@XplorationXpedition Haha ... ok, because he needed a pick-me-up :p . Still should not stop you from checking out some Hanabie ... "We Love Sweets" is probably the best intro to these cute young ladies. I'll also pitch in a another vote for BAND MAID - HATE?

    • @derekfoster9823
      @derekfoster9823 8 місяців тому +2

      Oh! Is Ryan sleepy? Does he need a pick me up? Would he rather have his face melted? Then I would suggest Lovebites or Nemophila! Two all female Japanese bands that are HEAVY!! Lovebites: power/thrash metal. Nemophila: HARD Rock!!

  • @paulpetersen879
    @paulpetersen879 8 місяців тому +59

    The Maids are the best band on the planet. These girls are a special group of ladies that can absolutely rip.

    • @1970Phoenix
      @1970Phoenix 8 місяців тому +6

      And by "best", you mean "your favourite".

    • @kyles5513
      @kyles5513 8 місяців тому +3

      Definitely one of the best

  • @miqoto
    @miqoto 8 місяців тому +40

    Welcome to Band-Maid! :) You will soon be flooded by fans with more info im sure lol
    "pick a song, any song"-band lol

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +16

      Omg yes!!!! I feel terrible I didn’t know who they were before!!! We LOVED THEM!!!!

    • @r.isaaccantu2799
      @r.isaaccantu2799 8 місяців тому +2

      @@XplorationXpedition I mean... just look at the numbers. We are here for it.

  • @faafio
    @faafio 8 місяців тому +135

    "Hate" (Official Live) for a Bass & Guitar dual.
    "Freedom" (Official Live) for a Drum Solo
    "Manners/Black Hole" (Official Live) Two very different songs in one video, that shows their musical range.
    "Daydreaming" (Official Video) Great song, closer to a ballad.
    You will quickly find out that no matter what song recommendation you follow, they are ALL awesome. 😃👍

    • @OGMaidiac
      @OGMaidiac 8 місяців тому +6

      Great reaction! You just listened to the greatest Rock band on the planet. AND you are right …. Many reactors have tried to pinpoint what genre they are……Band Maid is Band Maid. Nothing like them. I love Band Maid❤

    • @bender4415
      @bender4415 8 місяців тому +3

      I would add "Sayonakidori" Acoustic Ver. (Official Live Video) to your List. Miku´s Amazing Lead Vocal´s gets me every Time.
      And nice Reaction. Welcome to Band-Maid, Po!

    • @mechanicat23
      @mechanicat23 8 місяців тому +3

      Next song: “Hate?”

    • @r.isaaccantu2799
      @r.isaaccantu2799 8 місяців тому +1

      Solid list there 👍

    • @mrmxypltk
      @mrmxypltk 7 місяців тому

      One of the classic jokes in the Band Maid community - your favorite Band Maid song is whatever one you listened to last!

  • @dx6479
    @dx6479 8 місяців тому +95

    HATE"? live at Yokohama - You will hear their singer - a complete Band rocking out.

  • @mkoose
    @mkoose 8 місяців тому +27

    Hi XplorationXpedition,
    welcome to the world of Band-Maid. What a coice of a first song.
    Glad to have you on this journey !

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +8

      They are amazing! We were recommended and it was the best recommendation ever!!! Thank you!

    • @RogerChance3902
      @RogerChance3902 8 місяців тому +4

      @@XplorationXpedition I get that a lot! 🍺😆

  • @falconsooner
    @falconsooner 8 місяців тому +20

    Great reaction! You guys are a fun watch. Musical rock journey is a great description. The lead guitar serves as the vocals. Yes, they compose this song themselves.
    If you want a battle check out Hate? Live and Don't You Tell Me Live.

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +6

      Haha I was trying to think of the best way to describe but I am glad you got it!! Thanks for the recommendations!!

  • @ranger_a6953
    @ranger_a6953 8 місяців тому +22

    You're gonna be amazed when the vocals are added in. Pay particular attention to the two almost separate vocal lines blending into razor sharp harmonies.

  • @EliseAutoXr
    @EliseAutoXr 8 місяців тому +16

    I have seen them play this song live twice, it is so good! The singer is awesome as well, please check out more!

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +5

      Wow you are lucky to have seen them live!! Must have been an experience!!!! We will definitely be dropping another video!!!

  • @modelsfan
    @modelsfan 8 місяців тому +60

    Band-Maid best hard rock band

  • @Popskull-yl9gn
    @Popskull-yl9gn 8 місяців тому +19

    In this video you have a pigeon, a gorilla, an assassin, and a genius. 🤘😎🤘

  • @JayDeeMC
    @JayDeeMC 8 місяців тому +34

    It's so rare for a first reaction to Band-Maid to be one of their instrumental songs. But they are amazing whether it's instrumental or they're singing. Their lead singer is amazing.
    When people try to compare them with others or figure out what genre it is, the answer is Band-Maid. They are their own genre. But to be fair, there's a lot of 80s and 90s rock in their sound.

  • @randallcl9925
    @randallcl9925 8 місяців тому +13

    You cannot not love Band-Maid! One song and you are hooked, they are a world class rock band, write amazing songs and play as well as anybody. Supertight, flawless, amazing.

  • @philipcable437
    @philipcable437 8 місяців тому +20

    Band-Maid is a band of musicians loved by musicians

  • @ErikSchmidt-qj5ch
    @ErikSchmidt-qj5ch 8 місяців тому +60

    Wellcome to the very DEEP rabbit hole called Band-Maid....I´ve been trapped down here 10 years....and I don't wanna get out 🤘

  • @GaryHolloway-810
    @GaryHolloway-810 8 місяців тому +35

    "HATE"? live at Yokohama next please, especially for Beard Monster Man. Subbed.😁👍

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +8

      Thanks!!!

    • @CJPolarBear
      @CJPolarBear 8 місяців тому +3

      Who is Beard Monster Man!? He sounds cool!

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +5

      Sounds like you Cody!!! 😂😂😂

    • @bartyslattfast
      @bartyslattfast 8 місяців тому +4

      Yes hate is awesome

    • @bartyslattfast
      @bartyslattfast 8 місяців тому +5

      ​@XplorationXpedition you will find that they always pay attention to detail in every song. They respect their audience.

  • @TlanImass
    @TlanImass 8 місяців тому +19

    Another Instrumental of theirs is "Onset". There's an official LIVE. There's also "Don't Be Long" but only a fancam. Good quality though. Something with their lead vocalist, maybe "Shambles" or "Sense". Thank you! You will absolutely enjoy listening to them I believe. They are very technical.

  • @myeckwaters
    @myeckwaters 8 місяців тому +76

    Band-Maid refer to their costumes as their "battle gear".

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +14

      Sickkkkkkkkkkk 😍😍

    • @bretcrooks4207
      @bretcrooks4207 8 місяців тому +13

      Battle armor and the they have the “gap” meaning the way they dress vs what they play

    • @r.isaaccantu2799
      @r.isaaccantu2799 8 місяців тому +6

      @@bretcrooks4207 Gap-moe for the win 😂

  • @Davey-Boyd
    @Davey-Boyd 8 місяців тому +15

    Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up.
    Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!

  • @r.isaaccantu2799
    @r.isaaccantu2799 8 місяців тому +5

    Nothing gets a Maidiac going like watching people fall in love with BAND MAID. It was a great video and I enjoyed your reactions. Hope to see you react to more "BAND-MAID doing BAND-MADE things".

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +2

      Definitely expect another band-maid this weekend! 😘we are working on audio and getting some stuff to make the experience a little bit better ! Thanks for watching!

    • @redj59
      @redj59 5 місяців тому

      So true

  • @TheRootbeerfreak
    @TheRootbeerfreak 8 місяців тому +10

    The more you learn about them, the more you will love them!

  • @tommyjohnson9175
    @tommyjohnson9175 8 місяців тому +2

    🤘Love Band Maid!!!🤘You happened to pick one of their four instrumentals.

  • @LifeVsTom
    @LifeVsTom 8 місяців тому +5

    New sub simply because for a first time react you kinda got it. Not fully, but you are close. Welcome to the genre that is Band Maid ❤ keep up the good work

  • @mostchrisis
    @mostchrisis 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm Japanese, but I didn't know this band. I wanted to hear a song with vocals, so I found "Different."

    • @mimiruu
      @mimiruu 8 місяців тому

      choose me

  • @saldiven2009
    @saldiven2009 8 місяців тому +43

    Kanami, the songwriter, has a classical piano background, and you can tell she uses that experience in her songwriting. She really understands how to use music to tell a story and evoke emotions.
    Regarding the "uniforms," they've taken to calling the costumes their "battle gear." They all take on a different mindset and personality when they're on stage. Like, Kanami and (lead singer) Saiki are very shy in their personal life, but are decided NOT shy on stage.
    For a counter-point to this one, try watching HATE? live.

  • @BillHallisey
    @BillHallisey 8 місяців тому +6

    9074, the man the myth, is everywhere. Welcome to the world of Band-Maid. I'm 75s years old and have seen a lot of rock bands from the iconic to the not so well known.They are one of the best rock band to come along in decades. These five young Japanese females are incredibly talented, versatile, and professional. You mentioned a battle, so I suggest your react to "Hate?", the official live video. When you listen to the song (that does have lyrics) make sure you turn on the closedc-aptioned lyrics. There is a battle during the song (between the bass and the lead guitar). You will LOVE IT!!!!! Band-Maid defies genres in their music. We Maidiacs (that's what Band-Maid fans call ourselves) simply call the sound Band-Maid music.

  • @myeckwaters
    @myeckwaters 8 місяців тому +21

    Pretty much anything on their official channel is going to be good. They only have one other instrumental on there, a live performance of "Onset".
    There are several songs that are slower and more mellow, including "Bestie" (MV) co-written with Mike Einziger of Incubus, "Memorable" (MV) a love letter to their fans, "About Us" (online live show), also a love letter to the fans, and "Endless Story", which has a lovely MV shot on a volcanic island but there is also a great live version which was the grand finale of their 10th Anniversary Tour - watch with the CC on. Also there are two videos from the online acoustic show they put out on Christmas day 2021, very stripped down and relaxed version of "Catharsis" and "Sayonakidori". That last one features a lead vocal from Band Founder/2nd guitar/2nd vocals Miku Kobato. Bestie, Catharsis and Sayonakidori all feature the band members NOT wearing their standard maid outfits (shock horror!)

    • @I_am_Warthog
      @I_am_Warthog 8 місяців тому

      They have two other instrumentals on their official channel besides "Onset" and "From Now On", but they are audio only. Click where it says Releases and on the YOLO single there is the instrumental version of "YOLO" (plus the B-sides "Unfair Game" and "Matchless Gum"), and the Different single has "Don't Be Long".

  • @mikeat2637
    @mikeat2637 8 місяців тому +1

    Your reactions were priceless. You have so much ahead of you as they have over 130 songs in their catalogue and they are all exceptional. Welcome to the Pigeon Coop.

  • @wilmac1
    @wilmac1 8 місяців тому +3

    New sub here. Welcome to the Band-Maid family. You won’t be disappointed!

  • @scottmcgregor4829
    @scottmcgregor4829 8 місяців тому +2

    These ladies are my favorite superheroes in the universe. Their origin stories, and how they have gotten their superpowers is amazing. Band Maid are the most adorable musical badasses in the universe.

  • @albertcornett7408
    @albertcornett7408 8 місяців тому +8

    Band Maid has become one of my favorite rock bands. Try ANY official live video. Suggestions… Domination live, Puzzle live, Freedom live, Hate live, Warning MV, Blooming MV, Rinne MV, Real Existence MV or live.

  • @devingalloway2708
    @devingalloway2708 8 місяців тому +34

    Band-Maid has sooo many kick ass song it will make you stand up and say out loud "HOLY SHIT HOW DO THEY DO THAT"!
    "HATE" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM YOKOHAMA ARENA will give you an idea of what im saying 😊

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +7

      Thanks for the recommendation!!! They are definitely a force in rock!!

    • @bretcrooks4207
      @bretcrooks4207 8 місяців тому +4

      @@XplorationXpeditionyou will also come to simply say Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things Po

  • @killiansred1000
    @killiansred1000 8 місяців тому +15

    The band was founded in 2013 by Miku, rhythm guitar and vocals. She worked in a maid café and came up with the idea of playing hard rock music while wearing maid clothes. “An impossibly hard rock rocking maid band.”
    Other members:
    Saiki-lead vocals. Ice Queen
    Akane-drums. Gorilla
    Misa-bass, the Barefoot Assassin
    Kanami-lead guitar, songwriter. Mincho
    Miku- Small Pigeon.

  • @markstehle151
    @markstehle151 8 місяців тому +2

    Each a master of their respective craft. I will suggest watching any of their live videos to really see how they play off each other and the audience.

  • @KBaber77
    @KBaber77 8 місяців тому +2

    You definitely need more Band Maid in your life and play list!

  • @greylocke100
    @greylocke100 8 місяців тому +13

    Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
    Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
    Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist,
    Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
    10/21/91 Cluppo
    Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Backing Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
    9/28/91 Mincho
    Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
    Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements
    12/14/90
    MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
    Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
    10/15/92
    Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Backing Vocals on Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
    2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)

  • @agdtec
    @agdtec 8 місяців тому +2

    I have seen them Twice live Once in Chicago at the House of Blues and in 2023 also in Chicago at Lollapalooza. I have been a fan for 9 years. and I listen to them all the time.

  • @agustwijaya7263
    @agustwijaya7263 8 місяців тому +1

    Great reaction. Definitely we need more from Bandmaid 🤟. Wait until you guys see the singer 😉

  • @jasonnord785
    @jasonnord785 8 місяців тому +1

    One of my favorite bands of all time. They are best seen live. Can’t wait for them to come back to the US.

  • @ronniebrucehalford8396
    @ronniebrucehalford8396 8 місяців тому +11

    There are a ton of amazing all-women Japanese hard rock and metal bands. But I won’t recommend any until after your 3rd Band-Maid reaction, hah! So yeah might as well do the live version of Hate?.

  • @MartyBird-s5m
    @MartyBird-s5m 8 місяців тому +8

    They perform instrumentals during their 2 hour shows to give Saiki, the lead singer, a well deserved break. I'm 63 and Band Maid has brought the enjoyment of music back.

  • @marcbouchard1467
    @marcbouchard1467 8 місяців тому +3

    If i can suggest you for the first song with thw singer i suggest the song "hate?" live from Yokohama center, release in november for their last show of their 10 th anniversary tour.

  • @MusicMike747
    @MusicMike747 8 місяців тому +22

    Welcome new princess and masters to the new world 🌎 Band Maid! ❤ 🔥 🤘🏽
    This is one of their four instrumentals. They are THAT good. And still, you haven’t seen them command a crowd and destroy all rock bands within range of their amps.
    From here, I highly recommend “Don’t you tell ME,” official live from Yokohama Arena. ❤ the Maids!!
    P.S. Don’t worry Ryan, I guarantee you’ll find Band Maid songs you love. The Maids are musical shapeshifters and cannot be pigeonholed 😏

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +8

      Wow they are insanely talented !!!! We are so excited to see more!!!! I am sure they are fricken awesome live!!!
      Hahahhaha ryan is getting kicked after this 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Kevin6059
      @Kevin6059 8 місяців тому +4

      Nice... I saw what you did there.

    • @chrisegbertky
      @chrisegbertky 8 місяців тому +2

      You silly savage! Po! No Cruppo!!

    • @powbobs
      @powbobs 8 місяців тому +1

      Even better in person.

  • @laughingbuddha2948
    @laughingbuddha2948 8 місяців тому +3

    Love people with a great taste of music. Keep it up, you found a real diamond here! Subscribed.

  • @michaelebert9163
    @michaelebert9163 8 місяців тому +2

    When I saw them live at a festival they openned with this, bringing everyone to their stage.

  • @kenjisuzuki7341
    @kenjisuzuki7341 8 місяців тому +5

    You just can't go wrong with Band-Maid!!!

  • @beachmonster5441
    @beachmonster5441 8 місяців тому +2

    Nice reaction guys. Please check out their LIVE videos of:
    Domination, Dice/Hate @ Lollapalooza, Don't You Tell Me, Day Dreaming, Freedom, etc....

  • @gku8744
    @gku8744 8 місяців тому +12

    You go to their concert to hear good music and a comedy show breaks out.😅

    • @powbobs
      @powbobs 8 місяців тому

      So true.

  • @jeremydawkins8814
    @jeremydawkins8814 8 місяців тому +32

    No need for google translate Kanami speaks and everyone understands.

  • @kindalikechicken2299
    @kindalikechicken2299 8 місяців тому +2

    Band Maid rocks. Musical excellence.

  • @leeredose9192
    @leeredose9192 8 місяців тому +2

    Nice reaction greeting from germany

  • @rinpenjyunsei
    @rinpenjyunsei 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for your wonderful comment. It is sometimes said that ``Rock was born in America, grew in England, and was perfected in Japan.'' To hear how amazing this group is, please search for the title below on UA-cam and listen to it. Also, please listen to "Love Bites", "One OK Rock", etc. "Band-Maid: Dice, Hate (Lollapalooza 2023)"

  • @evilducks3710
    @evilducks3710 8 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to Band Maid! Glad you (two) loved it! (what's 3rd guy's style of music? if it's anywhere near Hard Rock, we can find a Band Maid song for him!)
    The Pigeonhole is deep and full of great music, I hope you continue the journey. As many have said, "Hate?" is a great next step, their singer is there. They do sing mostly in Japanese, but they throw in a lot of English lyrics from song to song, and have a few songs that are entirely in English.
    These very talented ladies are, at their core, the very best hard rock band on the planet today (imo of course) but they do have some range and will go from very groovy, to very chaotic punk, to very complex prog, to mellow ballads and everything in between and I'm sure I've forgotten a bunch. They also have an unbelievable ability to write catchy choruses that get stuck in your brain. An impressive feat for doing it in a language I can't understand. They've been at it for more than a decade, have a catalogue that beggar's belief and have more music on the way this year.
    Hope you continue to enjoy them!

  • @mickyhierro3901
    @mickyhierro3901 8 місяців тому +5

    They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!

  • @michaelbailey1395
    @michaelbailey1395 8 місяців тому +15

    Check out Band Maid's "Hate?" and then "Warning!". A good start to fall down their rabbit hole.

    • @bretcrooks4207
      @bretcrooks4207 8 місяців тому +1

      Don’t you mean pigeon hole Po

  • @hiawatha.g
    @hiawatha.g 8 місяців тому +2

    You have opened the floodgates. They may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative band since the Beatles, and they are top-tier musicians.
    I saw many of the classic rock bands - Purple, Zeppelin, Queen, Santana, many more, all in their heyday. I’ve seen Band-maid three times and their performances stand up to any of those legendary bands.
    You are going to get a lot of suggestions. First, a little background on the band:
    Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994
    MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992
    Kanami Tono - Lead guitar, Main composer and arranger Born Sept 28, 1991
    Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991
    Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990
    Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual shred.
    The band was struggling early on, and in 2014, even as the label was considering dropping them, they posted the music video for “Thrill” which went viral globally. When they realized what was going on, it gave them the momentum to forge ahead, and they have now done multiple tours of Europe and the U.S. and are building a global fanbase who call themselves the Maidiacs.
    They have released seven full albums, as well as several EPs, singles and music videos. They have put out around 170 songs, covering a wide variety of styles and sounds, without any duds. They combine a punk vibe with instrumental virtuosity (two things that are often seen as being incompatible), and have done some amazing progressive-rock songs and ballads with a metal edge to them.
    They toured the U.S. in 2022 and sold out 14 cities in less than 48 hours. They followed it up with a 2023 tour which had to be expanded from their original plans. Their fan base skews heavily to actual practicing musicians. Some of those followed the band to multiple dates and documented everything on youtube-some of the footage is hilarious.
    I’ve seen them in 2019, 2022 and 2023. Their shows are truly life-reaffirming. So far no announcements of another European tour but it seems likely in 2024.
    Band-Maid are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio. Everything they have posted from their 10thAnniversary concert in Yokohama is absolute fire-I have bought the DVD and recommend you do too. 33 songs, 3 hours of insanity. The best clip on YT from that concert is “Hate?” ua-cam.com/video/yfORoQIqB3E/v-deo.html
    Here are more links, to older performances:
    Freedom (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html
    Domination (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html
    Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/v-deo.html
    Onset (Instrumental-insane!) ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html
    And an official MV, one of their most popular: Daydreaming (it’s a slower ballad, gorgeous and truly heart-wrenching): ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html
    If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. ua-cam.com/video/R4PofsQYwn4/v-deo.html

  • @daft73games
    @daft73games 8 місяців тому +8

    *band maid!*
    🤘😀🤘

  • @docmetal8194
    @docmetal8194 8 місяців тому +5

    Sugoi! I'm 67 years old and have seen almost every pop, punk, rock, and metal band worth a damn in the last 55 years. I've seen BAND-MAID twice, and they are not to be missed LIVE. They are the most entertaining, hardest rocking, audience interactive and just plain FUN band I've witnessed - and that's with a language barrier! Imho, they're currently the best rock band on the planet regardless of gender. More please! Btw, other mostly all-female Japanese bands you should check out; BABYMETAL, GACHARIC SPIN, LOVEBITES, TRIDENT, NEMOPHILA, MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, HANABIE, etc.
    Arigatou! 🤘🤘 #SurrenderLove #ShareHappyLetsDance

  • @sendarian
    @sendarian 8 місяців тому +3

    Band maid is mainly hard rock as this song is, though do have groove and even into metal for some songs. They have well over 100 songs, about 7 or 8 of them are instrumentals all like this, they use these during concerts to give their lead singer a break in the middle of their typical 22 song concerts. The lead singer was not in the video, there are 5 members with her. Everything they do is like this, extreme musical talent, the lead guitarist write all of the music, the rhythm guitarist is the band founder and writes the lyrics. The awesome thing with this band is they play as well as you saw, live I have seen it myself a couple of times when they have toured the USA. That base player Misa is unreal, this song didnt really showcase her skill with tucking that pick to instant switch between picking and slapping. Suggest Domination live, the live double video of Manners and Black hole, Blooming, Influencer but really any song you choose will be great but Live is always the best option because it is rare to have a band that can play live likethey do.

  • @70soperator16
    @70soperator16 8 місяців тому +15

    Welcome to the "pigeon" hole..."po".....10 years over 130 songs....pick ANY of them.....im going to suggest "Hate?" official live video...Yokohama....satisfaction guaranteed....well done....I'll be back for sure....thanks

  • @DesertHomesteader
    @DesertHomesteader 8 місяців тому +1

    This is one of their few songs without their singer but it is one of their best, IMO. I just adore their talent, energy and presentation.

  • @JehanLSZABO
    @JehanLSZABO 8 місяців тому +2

    Band Maid is a journey, enjoy it ...

  • @tommyjohnson9175
    @tommyjohnson9175 8 місяців тому +3

    They are a band to watch live... Checkout Official Live of their song "HATE" live at Yokohama Arena

  • @superflylee003
    @superflylee003 8 місяців тому +1

    (RC Strikes again!!) Thanks XX for checking out Band Maid, hoping for more reactions

  • @boomboom418
    @boomboom418 8 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations on hearing your favorite band for the first time. Not much to add that hasn't already been said by my fellow "Maidiacs" so enjoy your journey and rock on.

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому

      Maidiacs… that is awesome!! 😎
      They are sick!!!! 😩😩 we are upset we didn’t know about them sooner!

    • @boomboom418
      @boomboom418 8 місяців тому +1

      @@XplorationXpedition don't let it worry you. It doesn't matter if you've been here the full 10 years or the last 10 minutes you're just as welcome. You're about to learn that these ladies are special and criminally underrated.

  • @baddhorsie8318
    @baddhorsie8318 8 місяців тому +1

    Nailed it, they dont sound like anyone else.....
    Band- Maid is like no other band on this planet.. they are a genre po!

  • @lurkmerchant
    @lurkmerchant 8 місяців тому +3

    They have instrumentals as well but mainly songs. The lead singer has the powerful voice with amazing sense of rhythm, even though the lyrics are mainly in Japanese, consider it as another instrument.

  • @zackosteen749
    @zackosteen749 8 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to Band-Maid. Check out Shambles, Influencer,...ect. Just pick anything and you'll be good. Live is usually the best way to go with them.

  • @reesereese2524
    @reesereese2524 8 місяців тому +1

    Saw them twice and heard this piece . Very powerful live .
    Great reaction to this amazing band , ty

  • @glenkelley6799
    @glenkelley6799 8 місяців тому +2

    Love your reaction, new sub, Band-Maid gets better when you add in the vocalist

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому

      We are so excited to check out the vocals! Will be working on that video this weekend!!!!!

  • @bandmaidfanATL
    @bandmaidfanATL 8 місяців тому +26

    Welcome home, Masters and Princess, Po! 🕊️

  • @lonerangerak5232
    @lonerangerak5232 8 місяців тому +5

    Check out the song Hate from their recent live show . This bad is crazy talented with one of the best bassist around .

  • @BRO-HI808
    @BRO-HI808 8 місяців тому +4

    Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid. The Maids would be happy you caught on to their shock factor, which they call the "GAP". The juxtaposition of the pretty Maids playing melt your face hard rock. And you mentioned they really don't sound like anyone, we Maidiacs totally agree, Band-Maid is the genre, as they mix and match styles with the songs they create. And you're still in for a surprise, as you have not heard the vocals yet. Thanks to GuessWho, you're about to dive into a Pigeon-Hole of 120+ awesome songs. Their Portfolio is deep and diverse. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. PO!🕊 WORLD DOMINATION!🤘😆🤘
    Suggestions:
    "Hate?" OLV from the 10th Anniversary Yokohama Arena tour finale
    "Daydreaming" OMV a solid rock ballad
    "Freedom" OLV a little bit extra from the drummer on this one
    "Endless Story" OLV from the 10th Anniversary Yokohama Arena tour finale. Shows how much they appreciate their fans. Make sure the subtitles are on.
    "Manners" and "Black Hole" OLV shows more diversity of their portfolio. Manners has that old school groove and Black Hole is fast paced. Their fastest bpm song to date at 220bpm.
    "Sayonakidori" Acoustic Live for a complete change of pace, featuring their second lead singer and main lyrist Miku. PO!🕊
    Something heavier? "Rinne" OMV
    Another instrumental "Onset" OLV

    • @RogerChance3902
      @RogerChance3902 8 місяців тому

      BRO! 🍺🤘🏻🥴

    • @BRO-HI808
      @BRO-HI808 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RogerChance3902 by Chance, do you know Roger? 🤣 Cheers!🍻

    • @RogerChance3902
      @RogerChance3902 8 місяців тому

      @@BRO-HI808 🍻😁

  • @MrTdg2112
    @MrTdg2112 8 місяців тому +2

    It NEVER ENDs with these bands out of Japan. Band-Maid is IMO the best. But do not be afraid to click on YT recommendations as you watch Band-Maid videos.
    They've got a few instrumentals. This one is the tightest, but you should also check out Onset.

  • @emeryharrison9325
    @emeryharrison9325 8 місяців тому +2

    Well, you have started the Japanese journey with the best band in the world. You can pick any song of theirs, and eventually you will hear their amazing vocalist. I am 55 and 90% of what I listen to are Japanese bands. Bands like Bridear, Nemophila,TRiDENT,Asterism, WagakkiBand, Divibe and Glim Spanky all very unique sounds, and some use a bit of English. This is a very short list. Would also recommend checking out Rolling Quartz from Korea and The Warning from Mexico.

  • @snowdog5895
    @snowdog5895 8 місяців тому +5

    Congratulations on discovering the #1 band in the world today! Buckle up and enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊

  • @stevedrenth5053
    @stevedrenth5053 8 місяців тому +4

    The Maids have in excess of 100 songs which are all great. If you can find the live version of Without Holding Back (another of their instrumentals) it’s worth a listen.

  • @albertcornett7408
    @albertcornett7408 8 місяців тому +2

    Just subscribed to see more Band Maid reactions. Also try the bands Lovebites, Nemophila, and East of Eden,

  • @YamatoKazuki
    @YamatoKazuki 8 місяців тому +1

    guess who it is 9074. Hi roger :D thanks for the recommendation to our favourite band. as always

  • @マイク-q2m
    @マイク-q2m 8 місяців тому +6

    yeah, as others have said check out that live version of hate? It has a real battle between the guitar and bass, it's pretty awesome.

  • @prutgardin666
    @prutgardin666 8 місяців тому +12

    Please release the hostage ;) hehe

    • @XplorationXpedition
      @XplorationXpedition  8 місяців тому +6

      HAHAHAHAHHAHA dude I knowwwwww. I thought he would wake up!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hookstrpd
    @hookstrpd 8 місяців тому +3

    Great reaction! I remember the first Band-Maid video I saw. Mind blowing.
    Hate? official live
    No God - official live online (not Tokyo Garden)
    Manners / Black Hole - official live online
    Blooming - official MV
    Onset - official live (another instrumental)

  • @jamie.norris
    @jamie.norris 8 місяців тому +4

    Subbing for the Band Maid and Japanese Rock/Metal Journey This Will Become.
    Battle reference... check out "Hate?"
    Also,
    Onset, Without Holding Back, and everything else.
    Literally

  • @fcpyt
    @fcpyt 8 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to BAND-MAID~~

  • @javiervicedo4201
    @javiervicedo4201 8 місяців тому

    Great reaction. Go live and be ready for the impact. Any song...no problem and lose your mind.

  • @throwaway9389
    @throwaway9389 8 місяців тому +2

    Hi all! Great to see you checking out Band Maid. You put your fingers on a number of key points. The gap between appearance and music is the idea of their founder and rhythm guitarist, Miku. They have four or five anime songs, including "Shambles" and "Sense." They also have other instrumentals, "Onset" and "Without Holding Back." I've been listening to them for three years and I put them in the same class as Led Zeppelin, Motorhead, and Jethro Tull. And even better, they sound just like this in their live shows (I've only seen them four times but getting my passport renewed.) Japan has a ton of metal and rock bands, many all-female, so there's a lot to keep you busy. Cheers.

  • @dreadogastusf3548
    @dreadogastusf3548 8 місяців тому +1

    03:13 ; What she says is exactly right. Miku (rhythm guitar this time) worked in maid cafe but dreamed of the spotlights. She convinced the entertainment agency she had signed with to let her put a band together. With frilly maid outfits and killer rock music.
    I will leave the rest of their story as an exercise for you new students. AKA the Gap.
    edit: Thanks for your attention. Now I'm off to listen to more Band-Maid; Arcadia Girl, Choose Me, Daydreaming, their cover of Honey,....

  • @joelirag3718
    @joelirag3718 8 місяців тому +1

    Japan is killing it, especially the female bands. If you love instrumentals like this. Listen to Asterism. Mind will be blown.

  • @Greg-om2hb
    @Greg-om2hb 8 місяців тому +9

    Just wait until you hear them sing. Watch a classic live performance, in their battle gear, for the full BAND-MAID experience: DOMINATION, 14 February 2020 - ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.htmlsi=SMDik1x_S0QAdFY1

  • @peterg.1940
    @peterg.1940 8 місяців тому +1

    The most adorable musically badasses around. I'm not a great fan of the maid outfits, but holy shit these young women can play and compose!

  • @gilbertgrf
    @gilbertgrf 8 місяців тому +2

    Another amazing instrumental from band maid is “onset “ 🔥

  • @gordowg1wg145
    @gordowg1wg145 8 місяців тому +4

    As you gathered, this was one of their instrumental tracks. Saiki, their lead singer, is just as proficient as any of these ladies!

  • @NicsMetalArt
    @NicsMetalArt 8 місяців тому +2

    Excellent choice. BAND-MAID has much more to show you! Especially when you hear Saiki!

  • @tommyjohnson9175
    @tommyjohnson9175 8 місяців тому +2

    The outfits are inspired by the traditional Japanese Maid Cafe uniforms.

  • @PANIC_aka_PinD
    @PANIC_aka_PinD 8 місяців тому +2

    So ... was that in Japanese or English? ... I couldn't tell :p .
    BAND MAID is:
    Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals, PR (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!)
    Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess)
    Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla)
    MISA MISA MISA - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor and performs without shoes on stage - the barefoot assassin)
    Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination - The Queen)

  • @outwest1014
    @outwest1014 8 місяців тому +2

    The Maid costumes are to create "the Gap" meaning the difference in what you are seeing Demure Maids vs what you are hearing Hard Rock!!
    The young lady with the red flower is the founder of the band.
    Next - "Domination" live you'll meet their awesome singer Saiki.

  • @InGameTheoryLoL
    @InGameTheoryLoL 8 місяців тому +1

    Band maid shreds...can't wait until they dive down the fox hole with BabyMetal 🦊. Best live band in the world. Japan killing it 🎶💯
    Definitely check out...
    "Rondo of Nightmare with Mischiefs of God intro Budokan live" (you all seem to like musicianship a lot so this is the one, band is front and center, Ozzy used to play at this arena back in the day, invite only arena, not everyone can play here).
    BMTH Kingslayer ft BabyMetal live in Tokyo (one of my favorites).
    Monochrome live pia arena
    After you check one of those out and you want to see their beginning
    Here's their best older song when they were young
    Megitsune (music video specifically, everything else you can watch live).