Band Maid has hooked a ton of classic rock and blues guys like me. The difference is they don’t stay in one lane. They have a ridiculous variety and often bend/blend genres inside of the same song. They’re legit. A musician’s band. They want you to be caught off guard by their appearance. I’m a big Rush, Van Halen, SRV guy. Band Maid has earned more than 60 spots on my playlist with incredible music. For you? I highly recommend “Real Existence,” official live video. Fun fact: Akane (drums) is a fan of Maximum the Hormone. She considers Nao as an inspiration
This is a live stream Band-Maid did for their fans during Covid It's live just nobody in the seats ! Band-maid is extremely talented and put on a great live show . Please check out " Don't You Tell ME " Official Live for a real live show =)
First off: Yes, it's "LIVE", but not as live as they would have liked. The concert was *supposed* to be a triumphal debut at Bukokan, but the lock-down closed the venue. Having the set completely rehearsed, they rented an empty auditorium that was regularly used for live television and they streamed the concert to their fan club members. So they are performing "live" in an empty auditorium to a skeleton TV crew: it may sound like the studio version, but it isn't, they just don't have an audience on set. This version a hair crunchier than the original studio version which is in the "Thrill" MV. I have the Blu-ray of this concert and there are moments where the typical Band-Maid energy you normally experience at their concerts is missing. Band-Maid composes, arranges, and produces their songs to be performed live. They will often use studio backing tracks along with a click track during live concerts. This is why their concerts sometimes sound so studio perfect. I've seen them live twice: once at an outdoor festival and at a small club and I can tell you that they are playing live. They will also rearrange extended versions of their songs when they feel their songs need more oomph to get the audience moving. Here are few live videos: "Puzzle" at Tokyo Garden Theater, "Don't You Tell ME", and "HATE?" both live from Yokohama Arena. This will show you what a great live act Band-Maid can be. Also "Domination" and "Freedom" live will give you a taste of the energy they create at a live concert. BTW, Band-Maid appreciates reaction videographers, they recognize that the internet is the conduit that feeds them and keeps Band-Maid alive. They know that word of mouth of their viral "Thrill" video saved them from losing their management contract back in 2014, so they do not bite the hands that feed them. As a result, they usually don't copyright block Band-Maid reaction videos. In fact, during live shows they have pointed out reactors they recognize in the audience and cheerfully greet them, They love their fans!
Thank you for all of those recommendations! I probably cannot monetize reactions to those videos still (as there is someone else who owns the copyright) but I'm still figuring out what can be considered Fair Use.
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. While they don't class themselves as a metal band, 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 mayhem 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 12th year with the original line up. And they are the best live band I have ever witnessed! 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!
Wow...it seems like I have a lot to learn. I commented elsewhere that I might have to take a trip to Japan and line it up with a bunch of live performances by Maximum The Hormone and bands like Band-Maid.
Band-Maid is for real. You just reacted to their first MV played live. Then check out their second MV release played live. REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video). You will have no issues if you stick to any of the official releases. They have over 130 to 140 songs, you won't believe me but half of them are bangers so they have many tracts that are worth reacting to.
That was 100% live from an online concert during Covid. The original music video is from 9 years ago. This was one of their earliest songs and they have evolved a lot since this song.
You're right about Kanami on lead , one of the most unassuming, humble humans on the planet. However on stage when she goes into 'Mincho mode' she can get a bit crazy. Additionally from the short snippets and mentions I've seen and heard, when in studio or rehearsals, she is very much the boss, very professional and businesslike. She also takes coffee and cakes very seriously too. Miku (rhythm) spoke about the dichotomy in Kanami's personality in the radio show they did during covid
I've seen BAND-MAID twice live and, in my opinion, they seem a little flat here because they're basically playing to an empty studio with a skeleton TV crew because of the lockdowns. So you're not really getting the full experience of when BAND-MAID does a "serving" in front of a live audience. I can assure you that BAND-MAID is a group that definitely feeds off its audience. I've personally seen how the audience reaction gives them a kind of energy where you can see the enjoyment in what they're doing which infects the crowd which gets people more excited in a positive feedback loop. It's really quite something to behold when you see it in action.
Definitely live. this is a very early song of theirs that they didn't even write and they could play it in their sleep. It gets way better from here so I would just keep going and chronological order if you want to and check out the official live of real existence. And keep in mind that you'll have to have 20 or so under your belt to get a handle on them because they're so diverse they cannot be classified. Honestly they're unreal.
This was from one of their online concerts during the pandemic. They are excellent musicians, I don't thinks that's the studio version, certainly the single wasn't like that. If you want to see more live songs from them you should try 'Hate?' or 'Domination'.
Great reaction and this was their first real world-wide viral hit back in 2015 when they were just getting started (they formed in 2013). This performance was an on-line concert during the virus lock down with no audience. The audio is live and almost all of their official live videos use live audio. This is a live band at it's best. This song was provided to them from their label and their first song they were allowed to use was in 2016 called "Alone" and since then they have written and arranged all their songs, over 130+ now. Their new songs are much better then "Thrill" and you'll get lots of recommendations, any one will work, but usually live is better. New sub, interested to see how you find your journey exploring Band-Maid.
Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. That was a fun reaction, thank you. Were you surprised by so many comments? BAND-MAID fans love making new friends. My recommendations are "ON SET" (live) and "FROM NOW ON" (MV). Both are their instrumental songs.
This was definitely a live version from one of their online concerts during Covid - check out their MV for this song at some point and then learn from the Maidiacs how the Thrill video saved the band from being broken up and launched the trajectory of one of the greatest rock bands to emerge in tne past 20 years... They have a vast and varied discography but like others I'd recommend HATE? live, Real Existance live, or the MV's for Dice or Manners as your next stops.... also, if you like MtH, check out Hanabie - 4 young ladies who began as a MtH cover band in middle school - their MV for "We love Sweets" can't be described- it has to be experienced....
Yes, this was live on-line by BAND-MAID. Please check out more sooner than later. Live performances are top-notch and so many to choose from. I recommend DICE/HATE live from Lollapalooza 2023. It's raw and it shows the gals performing upper tier while contending with a Chicago summer afternoon under a hot sun. Great talent these five musicians. ua-cam.com/video/a6gvg9Xg4Ao/v-deo.html
Glad you enjoyed it. Band-Maid are very special and have many many great songs and they totally rock. Some songs are fairly simple and some are extremely complex but still catchy. This is one of their earlier songs. I would suggest listening to their latest MV for the song 'Forbidden Tale', to see what they are capable of now. This is a band that continues to surprise and they will always put a smile on your face.
Oh yes, the descending line. I was immediately reminded of Boston's “More than a Feeling” when I heard this little figure. If I go back even further in time, I end up with “Badge” by Cream, and it always sounds very nice and is relatively easy to play.
Thrill was their first hit.... highly recommend watching some early videos as they were basically a punk style band at the beginning with songs like Non-fiction days. While their newer songs tend to be more Prog Rock. In the beginning Miku the rythm guitarist was just learning to play guitar so she did simple chords, and over time the lead guitarist taught her more advanced jazz type chords.
A good choice for your first Band-Maid song. This is the song that really started their career. The great thing about Band-Maid is they love seeing what people think of their music. They won't take your videos down. As for songs, they've plenty to choose from. You might like some more than others but all their music is good. Probably the big two right now are going to be Domination (official live) or Hate? (official live from their 10th anniversary tour).
Thanks jR. I think you'll really like band Maid. And that's what they sound like live--I saw them four times when they swung through the US and they are amazing live. For another tune with a strong traditional rock vibe you could try Manners. Just FYI, Thrill is one of their simplest songs (and written by the studio). They are pretty chill about reactors and seem to enjoy them. Cheers.
You can't go wrong with Band-Maid, pick any song :) Also for your consideration: Nemophila - "G.O.D."; NEK! (neki) - "Maze"; Lovebites - "Rising" official live; Hanabie. - "Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now"; East of Eden - "Evolve"; Rolling Quartz - "Azalea", TOUCHED - "Addiction"
100% live, other than the sound effects at the beginning and end of the song. Watch the official mv (the oldest video on their channel) for the studio version. Then understand that as good as this song is, literally every other song on their channel (and most other songs in their discography) is better. Still a great song and a great live performance, just one they could do in their sleep.
"Thrill" is the first big hit for the band (it saved their careers) from more than a decade ago. Your next reaction to Band-Maid needs to be "Hate?", the official live video from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in November 2023. It will give you an idea of how far this band has progressed in that time (completely intact as a group). The band has also released an amazing LP album since that concert. The album is titled "Epic Narratives" and there are a few official music videos released along with the album. I still feel "Hate?" is a great start to understand how the band has progressed over time. It is also the first song Band-Maid newbies listen to first. They are not defined by any one rock genre. We Maidiacs (that's what Band-maid fans call ourselves) come from all social classes and ages. I'm 75 years old and have seen and heard A LOT of hard rock music in my life. Band-Maid is the first rock and roll band whose music I have fallen in love with in decades. Their cute maid outfits from "Thrill" have changed over the years (except for Miku, the band founder) to accommodate the members' own sartorial sensibilities. Miku's idea for forming the band was what she calls "the gap" with the idea of the audience seeing the outfits but get face melting rock music from the band. The band has succeeded so well at that, their individual garb makes no difference in the musical talent the band displays in their concerts. Keep up your journey with Band-Maid and I guarantee you will gain many more subscribers and many more friends. We Maidiac are loyal to the core.
Pandemic era concert, so it was from a live stream. They absolutely can play everything in their catalog amazing live, you can YT people recording with their phones and get the gist of the quality of their live performances. I saw them in concert during their 2022 US tour and it was an amazing live performance. While the MV is only a few years old, the song itself is one of their oldest songs about 10 years old, I suggest watching something newer.
Miku is the founder , the back up singer. She used to work at a Japanese Maid Cafe, it's like a coffee shop where the waitress dress up like Maids. She had the idea to start a band, and the rest is history 😊
You just can't go wrong with Band-Maid. Well over 100 songs to choose from, and every one is awesome one way or another. This performance of Thrill was one of a 33 song set, and the whole show was amazing from start to finish. Go Band-Maid!
Wow...33 songs! Crazy. The sad thing about most of these Japanese bands I find...they never tour the US outside of many 1-2 performances in Los Angeles.
@@jReactor That is usually true, but Band-Maid toured the U.S. twice last year (in May and August), and they also performed at several festivals including Lollapalooza. I am in the U.K. and the maids haven't been to Europe since before Covid, so praying for a European tour next year.
This is a LIVE version of their very first Music Video. So it's a little tame for them. You can compare it to the OMV. Aside from a few changes, it's basically the same. The label didn't even let them write their own material back then. They've come a long way in the last 10 years and have about 150 other songs you can check out. all different.
🐦 *jReactor* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals / Piano *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started alone (Official Music Video) Choose me (Official Music Video) HATE? (Official Live Video) Blooming (Official Music Video) YOLO (Official Music Video) the non-fiction days (Official Music Video) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: 2017-STUDIO COAST 2018-Zepp Tokyo 2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA 2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Band-Maid is a great band... but of course there are dozens of other amazing Japanese bands... the following are just five of the most interesting, original and talented Japanese bands + one of my favorites:😆 WAGAKKI BAND, "Reload Dead": ua-cam.com/video/ySwdYlvYAVs/v-deo.htmlsi=DOMnNKqIrZ2mOY0f UNLUCKY MORPHEUS, "The Tower of Blood": ua-cam.com/video/PTuWOWF_0r8/v-deo.htmlsi=AhKfF1oSuQLgNKZ7 ONMYOUZA, "The Nine Tail Fox and The Killing Stone": ua-cam.com/video/cFLu00OMd9c/v-deo.htmlsi=c6mB08OiuTb4luqO GALNERYUS, "Across The Rainbow": ua-cam.com/video/72ry1xzHYR0/v-deo.htmlsi=2yWT5D9puz8Hlsp4 KOIAI, "A New Picture": ua-cam.com/video/rX6SP5bQZH8/v-deo.htmlsi=n3ZJKhIvnOyQMVRW + NEMOPHILA, "Seize the Fate": ua-cam.com/video/yyKGK1Se4bo/v-deo.htmlsi=fmQPZ_KVKxsGcjnT
Juxtaposition is a word all the J-Metal bands are very familiar with. Band-Maid are superb whatever they look like though, Maids corralled by a pigeon, or just modern young women - they are exceptional either way. TRiDENT are up this alley with Band-Maid - much talent there. Try “Cry Out” for starters.
Yes, Band Maid is just that good. Have to give a thumbs up just for you thinking it was a studio version. 😂 This was their first video release (the actual studio version). Just wait till you see how far they've come.
In Japan the style is called Visual Kei and was invented by X Japan.... you pick a Visual style and that is how you write songs..... See Versailles Revenant Chior....all male band Aldious Dominator live Radiant A at O East.... all Female band Lovebite Scream for Me live Daughters of the Dawn Female band Destrose Rin Female band Scandal Shunkan Sentimental Female band Hanabie Run Away Female Metalcore band Brigear Brave New World Revisited Female band All have unique Visual styles that greatly influence their musical choices and performances
Hi J, fun reaction and analysis. Subbed based on you saying you'll be checking out more. You'll love how the mix up that classic rock sound with all sorts of other genres in other pieces. If you promise in your videos to go down the pigeon hole with Band-Maid, you'll probably get a ton more subs! Fun Note: The drummer of Band-Maid, Akane, was inspired by the female drummer of Maximum the Hormone to learn the drums. Also: we Madiacs are a font of knowledge about our Maids. 😉
Thanks, Mike! That's awesome about the drummer connection to MTH...I'm not surprised! So much talent over there. I might have to take a trip over there just to see some of these bands perform live!
Who would have thought that one of the best hard rock bands on the planet would consist of five Japanese ladies wearing maid uniforms? This video was indeed them playing live. There was not an audience present due to Covid restrictons at that time. Some songs for you to check out are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, and Matchless Gum. Also, they have several live videos from Yokohama Arena during their 10th Anniversary Tour that are incredible. Hatte and Don't You Tell Me are bangers with guitar vs bass duels, and Endless Story is a tear jerker ballad. Have fun with your journey into the Pigeon Hole! FYI... The Pigeon refrences are due to the band founder, Miku Kobato, identifying as an 810 year old pigeon. Yes that is weird. Get used to it, Po!
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. This was live - but no audience due to plague restrictions - and was streamed worldwide. Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder of the band, deliberately chose the cute maid look to be cognitively dissonant against the Hard Rock sound. This is an old song of theirs but they have never stopped improving and I'd recommend seeing HATE? live at Yokohama in 2023 (on their YT channel) to experience the ridiculous levels of musicianship they have reached.
Brother you ain't seen nothing yet. BANDMAID is the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century IMHO. It's a crazy statement. Was Mozart the world's greatest composer of his era? He'll yeah! The farther we get away from that time the more clearly we see the immensity of his talent. Few would argue with the above assessment. Everytime I write "IMHO" after BandMaid is the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century I feel like a liar. IMHO my ass! IMHO water is wet. BandMaid rules right now. 66 years old here. The future will prove us right.
THRILL has the most views because it was their first video, released eight years ago. Today it sounds rather quaint and low energy in comparison to the material that followed. Try this live performance next: DOMINATION, 14th February 2020 - DOMINATION (live) - ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html (Save the most recent concerts for later.)
I was about to write you "great reaction"... until you said that this was not the live sound This song is part of one of their many live gigs online, that the band started to broadcast during the pandemic, all these online gigs are characterized by having a very raw and basic production, without any kind of post-production.... This is the most live sound you can get from Band Maid or any other band.😕 By the way, this song is just a walk in the park for the Maids, they are usually much more aggressive.😉
Subscribed. Great performance and reaction! I will leave a couple of suggestions for newer BABYMETAL performances. 🖖❤ Babymetal - Monochrome (PIA Arena 2023 Live) Eng Subs BABYMETAL - BxMxC【Live Blu-ray/DVD「BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2023 - 2024 LEGEND - MM」】
Studio version? Haha, you have no idea what you're talking about 😂 Band-Maid always exceeds expectations, it's like their trademark. And, speaking of stereotypes, those are their stage costumes, like many bands have. No regular japanese woman dresses like that on a normal day, unless she's working in a Maid café 😉
No! That was live. Except for a few songs, the live is always mind blowingly better than studio, as you will soon see. Moratorium, Domination, No God, Real Existence, Black Hole, Freedom- Official Live videos. Choose Me, Warning, Blooming- Official Music Videos.
Uummm I know you just didn't call them band aid right cause if you did an apology is in order plus the mv would have been better for the first time so 2 strikes so far
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Just realized I said “Band-Aid” at the beginning…whoops 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ and yes, I have been corrected…this was indeed live!
Band Maid has hooked a ton of classic rock and blues guys like me. The difference is they don’t stay in one lane. They have a ridiculous variety and often bend/blend genres inside of the same song.
They’re legit. A musician’s band. They want you to be caught off guard by their appearance. I’m a big Rush, Van Halen, SRV guy. Band Maid has earned more than 60 spots on my playlist with incredible music.
For you? I highly recommend “Real Existence,” official live video.
Fun fact: Akane (drums) is a fan of Maximum the Hormone. She considers Nao as an inspiration
Awesome! I’ll check out their other stuff :)
Nope that was live. It was part of a full concert livestream during covid as they couldn't tour. Band-Maid sound is always superb live
Really impressive!
This is a live stream Band-Maid did for their fans during Covid It's live just nobody in the seats ! Band-maid is extremely talented and put on a great live show . Please check out " Don't You Tell ME " Official Live for a real live show =)
I'll check that one out...thank you!
First off: Yes, it's "LIVE", but not as live as they would have liked. The concert was *supposed* to be a triumphal debut at Bukokan, but the lock-down closed the venue. Having the set completely rehearsed, they rented an empty auditorium that was regularly used for live television and they streamed the concert to their fan club members. So they are performing "live" in an empty auditorium to a skeleton TV crew: it may sound like the studio version, but it isn't, they just don't have an audience on set. This version a hair crunchier than the original studio version which is in the "Thrill" MV. I have the Blu-ray of this concert and there are moments where the typical Band-Maid energy you normally experience at their concerts is missing.
Band-Maid composes, arranges, and produces their songs to be performed live. They will often use studio backing tracks along with a click track during live concerts. This is why their concerts sometimes sound so studio perfect. I've seen them live twice: once at an outdoor festival and at a small club and I can tell you that they are playing live. They will also rearrange extended versions of their songs when they feel their songs need more oomph to get the audience moving.
Here are few live videos: "Puzzle" at Tokyo Garden Theater, "Don't You Tell ME", and "HATE?" both live from Yokohama Arena. This will show you what a great live act Band-Maid can be. Also "Domination" and "Freedom" live will give you a taste of the energy they create at a live concert.
BTW, Band-Maid appreciates reaction videographers, they recognize that the internet is the conduit that feeds them and keeps Band-Maid alive. They know that word of mouth of their viral "Thrill" video saved them from losing their management contract back in 2014, so they do not bite the hands that feed them. As a result, they usually don't copyright block Band-Maid reaction videos. In fact, during live shows they have pointed out reactors they recognize in the audience and cheerfully greet them, They love their fans!
Thank you for all of those recommendations! I probably cannot monetize reactions to those videos still (as there is someone else who owns the copyright) but I'm still figuring out what can be considered Fair Use.
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. While they don't class themselves as a metal band, 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 mayhem 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 12th year with the original line up. And they are the best live band I have ever witnessed!
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!
Wow...it seems like I have a lot to learn. I commented elsewhere that I might have to take a trip to Japan and line it up with a bunch of live performances by Maximum The Hormone and bands like Band-Maid.
Band-Maid is for real. You just reacted to their first MV played live. Then check out their second MV release played live. REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video). You will have no issues if you stick to any of the official releases. They have over 130 to 140 songs, you won't believe me but half of them are bangers so they have many tracts that are worth reacting to.
That was 100% live from an online concert during Covid. The original music video is from 9 years ago. This was one of their earliest songs and they have evolved a lot since this song.
And the lead guitarist is the Primary Composer of the band as well. :)
You're right about Kanami on lead , one of the most unassuming, humble humans on the planet. However on stage when she goes into 'Mincho mode' she can get a bit crazy. Additionally from the short snippets and mentions I've seen and heard, when in studio or rehearsals, she is very much the boss, very professional and businesslike. She also takes coffee and cakes very seriously too. Miku (rhythm) spoke about the dichotomy in Kanami's personality in the radio show they did during covid
That's something the Japanese have over a lot of other people groups...high levels of organization and ability. Even in their music!
This band is indeed a hidden gem, tons of talent in every member. This was live audio, not the studio version...they are that good.
Welcome to BAND-MAID!!! Thanks and have a good day!!!
I've seen BAND-MAID twice live and, in my opinion, they seem a little flat here because they're basically playing to an empty studio with a skeleton TV crew because of the lockdowns. So you're not really getting the full experience of when BAND-MAID does a "serving" in front of a live audience. I can assure you that BAND-MAID is a group that definitely feeds off its audience. I've personally seen how the audience reaction gives them a kind of energy where you can see the enjoyment in what they're doing which infects the crowd which gets people more excited in a positive feedback loop. It's really quite something to behold when you see it in action.
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls!
I suggest these Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)
Definitely live. this is a very early song of theirs that they didn't even write and they could play it in their sleep. It gets way better from here so I would just keep going and chronological order if you want to and check out the official live of real existence. And keep in mind that you'll have to have 20 or so under your belt to get a handle on them because they're so diverse they cannot be classified. Honestly they're unreal.
This was from one of their online concerts during the pandemic. They are excellent musicians, I don't thinks that's the studio version, certainly the single wasn't like that. If you want to see more live songs from them you should try 'Hate?' or 'Domination'.
That was very much live
Exactly!
Great reaction and this was their first real world-wide viral hit back in 2015 when they were just getting started (they formed in 2013). This performance was an on-line concert during the virus lock down with no audience. The audio is live and almost all of their official live videos use live audio. This is a live band at it's best. This song was provided to them from their label and their first song they were allowed to use was in 2016 called "Alone" and since then they have written and arranged all their songs, over 130+ now. Their new songs are much better then "Thrill" and you'll get lots of recommendations, any one will work, but usually live is better. New sub, interested to see how you find your journey exploring Band-Maid.
Band-Maid: subverting expectations since 2013
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Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. That was a fun reaction, thank you. Were you surprised by so many comments? BAND-MAID fans love making new friends. My recommendations are "ON SET" (live) and "FROM NOW ON" (MV). Both are their instrumental songs.
This was definitely a live version from one of their online concerts during Covid - check out their MV for this song at some point and then learn from the Maidiacs how the Thrill video saved the band from being broken up and launched the trajectory of one of the greatest rock bands to emerge in tne past 20 years... They have a vast and varied discography but like others I'd recommend HATE? live, Real Existance live, or the MV's for Dice or Manners as your next stops.... also, if you like MtH, check out Hanabie - 4 young ladies who began as a MtH cover band in middle school - their MV for "We love Sweets" can't be described- it has to be experienced....
Yes, this was live on-line by BAND-MAID. Please check out more sooner than later. Live performances are top-notch and so many to choose from. I recommend DICE/HATE live from Lollapalooza 2023. It's raw and it shows the gals performing upper tier while contending with a Chicago summer afternoon under a hot sun. Great talent these five musicians. ua-cam.com/video/a6gvg9Xg4Ao/v-deo.html
The camera choices are jacked up but that doesn't reflect on the Maids but on Hulu.
Glad you enjoyed it. Band-Maid are very special and have many many great songs and they totally rock. Some songs are fairly simple and some are extremely complex but still catchy. This is one of their earlier songs. I would suggest listening to their latest MV for the song 'Forbidden Tale', to see what they are capable of now. This is a band that continues to surprise and they will always put a smile on your face.
Oh yes, the descending line. I was immediately reminded of Boston's “More than a Feeling” when I heard this little figure. If I go back even further in time, I end up with “Badge” by Cream, and it always sounds very nice and is relatively easy to play.
Not the studio version...
Thrill was their first hit.... highly recommend watching some early videos as they were basically a punk style band at the beginning with songs like Non-fiction days. While their newer songs tend to be more Prog Rock.
In the beginning Miku the rythm guitarist was just learning to play guitar so she did simple chords, and over time the lead guitarist taught her more advanced jazz type chords.
You gonna be surprized at the next song and all the following too!
A good choice for your first Band-Maid song. This is the song that really started their career. The great thing about Band-Maid is they love seeing what people think of their music. They won't take your videos down. As for songs, they've plenty to choose from. You might like some more than others but all their music is good. Probably the big two right now are going to be Domination (official live) or Hate? (official live from their 10th anniversary tour).
Thanks jR. I think you'll really like band Maid. And that's what they sound like live--I saw them four times when they swung through the US and they are amazing live. For another tune with a strong traditional rock vibe you could try Manners. Just FYI, Thrill is one of their simplest songs (and written by the studio). They are pretty chill about reactors and seem to enjoy them. Cheers.
The Maids watch and enjoy reactions. They will not block reactions to songs from their official YT channel, so have at it. :)
That's good to know! I'll take a look :D
You can't go wrong with Band-Maid, pick any song :) Also for your consideration: Nemophila - "G.O.D."; NEK! (neki) - "Maze"; Lovebites - "Rising" official live; Hanabie. - "Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now"; East of Eden - "Evolve"; Rolling Quartz - "Azalea", TOUCHED - "Addiction"
The best live rock band on the planet.
Very well put!
100% live, other than the sound effects at the beginning and end of the song. Watch the official mv (the oldest video on their channel) for the studio version. Then understand that as good as this song is, literally every other song on their channel (and most other songs in their discography) is better. Still a great song and a great live performance, just one they could do in their sleep.
That audio was DEFINATELY LIVE!! This band is WAY better LIVE!!!
"Thrill" is the first big hit for the band (it saved their careers) from more than a decade ago. Your next reaction to Band-Maid needs to be "Hate?", the official live video from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in November 2023. It will give you an idea of how far this band has progressed in that time (completely intact as a group). The band has also released an amazing LP album since that concert. The album is titled "Epic Narratives" and there are a few official music videos released along with the album. I still feel "Hate?" is a great start to understand how the band has progressed over time. It is also the first song Band-Maid newbies listen to first. They are not defined by any one rock genre. We Maidiacs (that's what Band-maid fans call ourselves) come from all social classes and ages. I'm 75 years old and have seen and heard A LOT of hard rock music in my life. Band-Maid is the first rock and roll band whose music I have fallen in love with in decades.
Their cute maid outfits from "Thrill" have changed over the years (except for Miku, the band founder) to accommodate the members' own sartorial sensibilities. Miku's idea for forming the band was what she calls "the gap" with the idea of the audience seeing the outfits but get face melting rock music from the band. The band has succeeded so well at that, their individual garb makes no difference in the musical talent the band displays in their concerts.
Keep up your journey with Band-Maid and I guarantee you will gain many more subscribers and many more friends. We Maidiac are loyal to the core.
Pandemic era concert, so it was from a live stream. They absolutely can play everything in their catalog amazing live, you can YT people recording with their phones and get the gist of the quality of their live performances. I saw them in concert during their 2022 US tour and it was an amazing live performance. While the MV is only a few years old, the song itself is one of their oldest songs about 10 years old, I suggest watching something newer.
Miku is the founder , the back up singer. She used to work at a Japanese Maid Cafe, it's like a coffee shop where the waitress dress up like Maids. She had the idea to start a band, and the rest is history 😊
You just can't go wrong with Band-Maid. Well over 100 songs to choose from, and every one is awesome one way or another. This performance of Thrill was one of a 33 song set, and the whole show was amazing from start to finish. Go Band-Maid!
Wow...33 songs! Crazy. The sad thing about most of these Japanese bands I find...they never tour the US outside of many 1-2 performances in Los Angeles.
@@jReactor That is usually true, but Band-Maid toured the U.S. twice last year (in May and August), and they also performed at several festivals including Lollapalooza. I am in the U.K. and the maids haven't been to Europe since before Covid, so praying for a European tour next year.
This is a LIVE version of their very first Music Video. So it's a little tame for them. You can compare it to the OMV. Aside from a few changes, it's basically the same. The label didn't even let them write their own material back then. They've come a long way in the last 10 years and have about 150 other songs you can check out. all different.
Allow me to suggest the official live version of “Hate?” at Yokohama Arena and the official MV of “Don’t Let Me Down.”
I'll add it to the list!
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"The Gap" strikes again.
Welcome to the Maidiacs.
Who are BAND-AID?
@@GaryHolloway-810 Wish I knew cuz' many reactors talk about them.
@@GaryHolloway-810Haha, I can’t believe I said that while looking right at the word.
@@jReactor Lol. Don't worry you're not the first. So you're not "M" blind then? 😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 I believe they're a bunch of old Brit and Irish musicians who were popular back in the 80s.
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Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals / Piano
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
alone (Official Music Video)
Choose me (Official Music Video)
HATE? (Official Live Video)
Blooming (Official Music Video)
YOLO (Official Music Video)
the non-fiction days (Official Music Video)
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
2017-STUDIO COAST
2018-Zepp Tokyo
2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Band-Maid is a great band... but of course there are dozens of other amazing Japanese bands... the following are just five of the most interesting, original and talented Japanese bands + one of my favorites:😆
WAGAKKI BAND, "Reload Dead":
ua-cam.com/video/ySwdYlvYAVs/v-deo.htmlsi=DOMnNKqIrZ2mOY0f
UNLUCKY MORPHEUS, "The Tower of Blood":
ua-cam.com/video/PTuWOWF_0r8/v-deo.htmlsi=AhKfF1oSuQLgNKZ7
ONMYOUZA, "The Nine Tail Fox and The Killing Stone": ua-cam.com/video/cFLu00OMd9c/v-deo.htmlsi=c6mB08OiuTb4luqO
GALNERYUS, "Across The Rainbow": ua-cam.com/video/72ry1xzHYR0/v-deo.htmlsi=2yWT5D9puz8Hlsp4
KOIAI, "A New Picture": ua-cam.com/video/rX6SP5bQZH8/v-deo.htmlsi=n3ZJKhIvnOyQMVRW
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NEMOPHILA, "Seize the Fate": ua-cam.com/video/yyKGK1Se4bo/v-deo.htmlsi=fmQPZ_KVKxsGcjnT
Juxtaposition is a word all the J-Metal bands are very familiar with. Band-Maid are superb whatever they look like though, Maids corralled by a pigeon, or just modern young women - they are exceptional either way. TRiDENT are up this alley with Band-Maid - much talent there. Try “Cry Out” for starters.
Yes, Band Maid is just that good. Have to give a thumbs up just for you thinking it was a studio version. 😂 This was their first video release (the actual studio version). Just wait till you see how far they've come.
In Japan the style is called Visual Kei and was invented by X Japan.... you pick a Visual style and that is how you write songs.....
See Versailles Revenant Chior....all male band
Aldious Dominator live Radiant A at O East.... all Female band
Lovebite Scream for Me live Daughters of the Dawn Female band
Destrose Rin Female band
Scandal Shunkan Sentimental Female band
Hanabie Run Away Female Metalcore band
Brigear Brave New World Revisited Female band
All have unique Visual styles that greatly influence their musical choices and performances
Hi J, fun reaction and analysis. Subbed based on you saying you'll be checking out more. You'll love how the mix up that classic rock sound with all sorts of other genres in other pieces. If you promise in your videos to go down the pigeon hole with Band-Maid, you'll probably get a ton more subs!
Fun Note: The drummer of Band-Maid, Akane, was inspired by the female drummer of Maximum the Hormone to learn the drums.
Also: we Madiacs are a font of knowledge about our Maids. 😉
Thanks, Mike! That's awesome about the drummer connection to MTH...I'm not surprised! So much talent over there. I might have to take a trip over there just to see some of these bands perform live!
Who would have thought that one of the best hard rock bands on the planet would consist of five Japanese ladies wearing maid uniforms?
This video was indeed them playing live. There was not an audience present due to Covid restrictons at that time.
Some songs for you to check out are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, and Matchless Gum. Also, they have several live videos from Yokohama Arena during their 10th Anniversary Tour that are incredible. Hatte and Don't You Tell Me are bangers with guitar vs bass duels, and Endless Story is a tear jerker ballad.
Have fun with your journey into the Pigeon Hole!
FYI... The Pigeon refrences are due to the band founder, Miku Kobato, identifying as an 810 year old pigeon. Yes that is weird. Get used to it, Po!
My recommendation is LOVEBITES' live version of "Holy War."
17年くらいに、JIMMY PAGEがドラムのAKANEを褒めてから、イギリスと日本で一気に人気が出たよね。
情報ありがとうございます！
Welcome to Maid`s journey!
Many songs are waiting you.
Thank you!
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. This was live - but no audience due to plague restrictions - and was streamed worldwide. Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder of the band, deliberately chose the cute maid look to be cognitively dissonant against the Hard Rock sound. This is an old song of theirs but they have never stopped improving and I'd recommend seeing HATE? live at Yokohama in 2023 (on their YT channel) to experience the ridiculous levels of musicianship they have reached.
Brother you ain't seen nothing yet.
BANDMAID is the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century IMHO. It's a crazy statement.
Was Mozart the world's greatest composer of his era? He'll yeah! The farther we get away from that time the more clearly we see the immensity of his talent. Few would argue with the above assessment.
Everytime I write "IMHO" after BandMaid is the greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century I feel like a liar. IMHO my ass! IMHO water is wet. BandMaid rules right now. 66 years old here. The future will prove us right.
I wish the United States had bands with this level of excellence... Instead of we have "performers" like Taylor Swift.
THRILL has the most views because it was their first video, released eight years ago. Today it sounds rather quaint and low energy in comparison to the material that followed. Try this live performance next: DOMINATION, 14th February 2020 - DOMINATION (live) - ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html
(Save the most recent concerts for later.)
I was about to write you "great reaction"... until you said that this was not the live sound
This song is part of one of their many live gigs online, that the band started to broadcast during the pandemic, all these online gigs are characterized by having a very raw and basic production, without any kind of post-production.... This is the most live sound you can get from Band Maid or any other band.😕
By the way, this song is just a walk in the park for the Maids, they are usually much more aggressive.😉
@@COTTERO I’ve been corrected by a few people…a great live sound, for sure! It fooled me lol.
Subscribed. Great performance and reaction! I will leave a couple of suggestions for newer BABYMETAL performances. 🖖❤
Babymetal - Monochrome (PIA Arena 2023 Live) Eng Subs
BABYMETAL - BxMxC【Live Blu-ray/DVD「BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2023 - 2024 LEGEND - MM」】
別の曲もお願いします…🎉😊
Studio version? Haha, you have no idea what you're talking about 😂
Band-Maid always exceeds expectations, it's like their trademark.
And, speaking of stereotypes, those are their stage costumes, like many bands have. No regular japanese woman dresses like that on a normal day, unless she's working in a Maid café 😉
No! That was live. Except for a few songs, the live is always mind blowingly better than studio, as you will soon see. Moratorium, Domination, No God, Real Existence, Black Hole, Freedom- Official Live videos. Choose Me, Warning, Blooming- Official Music Videos.
Nice reaction, but as others have said, you ain't seen nothin' yet😊 PS You can ignore Starocean's comment, they're a known troll.
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Wrong, that was live.
Plenty to see an hear here….stick with BM and you won’t be disappointed
Uummm I know you just didn't call them band aid right cause if you did an apology is in order plus the mv would have been better for the first time so 2 strikes so far