BAND-MAID "Unseen World" Interview Excerpt from YOUNG GUITAR 2021 February Issue
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- Опубліковано 7 січ 2021
- BAND-MAID, a Japanese hard rock maid band will release their 4th album "Unseen World" on January 2021. It consists of two themes; Genten Kaiki (Back to roots) and Genten Shinka (Progress from present). Under this chaotic situation caused by COVID-19, they wrote various types of songs from the ones which remind you of their early days to the songs with experimental elements, which would be the result of their recent songwriting approaches.
In the cover story of YOUNG GUITAR 2021 Feb. issue, all the members appear and talk about the making of this album. The long interviews (altogether and individuals) include many interesting stories which would satisfy masters and princesses.
In addition to that, here is the video of five of them altogether, looking back the writing process, picking up their favorites songs, etc. You will see how they are confident with the materials. This video could be the key to enjoy their new album.
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Saiki is legit one of the most stunning women on planet Earth
The best touring rockband of this century
Miku refer Kanami as "sensei". That's respect right there, she's such a good protege.
That is very standard in Japanese culture
Kanami: "Hopefully our music make masters and princesses happy, even a little".
I've discovered Band Maid in 2020, and you can't imagine how happy your music made me in this dull year! I can't thank you enough, Ladies!
I think watching videos of the performances and the on line concerts had massive benefit to my overall mental health. I will be eternally grateful to them.
@@philipcable7518 Yes Phillip, since 2016 my mental health has improved a lot after discovering them, and in that year of 2020 mainly.(google tradutor)
One of the few things that kept me sane, while working through lockdown... listening to these fabulous five ladies making the best rock music ever.
Can't agree more with you guys. Now, when I feel low in energy or spirit, Band Maid is the cure!
4:54 How cute Sensei Kanami.
So... they want to get better. Good lord. They already make everyone else look bad. They talk about their care for fans old and new in their planning and composing. This is just another example why this band matters. They are so very different from most we have seen for years. From talent to character to work ethic to retaining individuality. It really is a dream team and again, I cant say it enough, they are doing it the old way. Their first gig had like 10 ppl and now they are playing the Budokan., Truly inspiring.
I now consider them as my 5 Japanese daughters, all they do is make me proud!!
Well put totally agree
The bar for great musicianship in Japan is just that high. From the little I’ve explored into drummers, there are kids as young as 10 who are already listed among the top 500 drummers in the world by Drummerworld. Her name is Yoyoka, 11 now if I’m not wrong.
Senri Kawaguchi, currently the most distinguished female drummer of Japan was similarly listed at 13 and by 20 has gotten good enough to share stages with the likes of Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd and Akira Jimbo, some of the greatest drummers in music history.
Here’s a link to a drum solo by her ua-cam.com/video/V5YDxDuyKDI/v-deo.html
And here’s a live of her song “Adventure” ua-cam.com/video/urpso-w87ts/v-deo.html
So from their perspective, it does make sense why they’re so eager to up their game. Especially with how serious they take their music, pretty sure they won’t be satisfied with just being great or superficial popularity.
Kanami, Akane and Misa are moreso, as they have all spoken about reaching a position where they will be recognised and known among the best musicians worldwide. Kanami even hopes to eventually be able to write songs that can stand the test of time and become classics.
When you take those goals into account, as biased as I might want to be as a fan, I can’t convince myself to honestly admit they are anywhere near that level yet.
Senri Kawaguchi is a terrific drummer, one of the best for sure. But there are also so many really young guitar players in Japan. I guess they are just more focused and determined in Japan, they love what they do, and they work harder than anyone else.
@@panorama4526 True. I’ll probably start digging into guitarists in a few days once I’m done going through the drummers.
Pretty sure there are amazing ones there too. Among the bands, Syu (Galneryus), Saki (Nemophila/Mary’s blood) and Kanami are my current favs.
I’m into instrumentals and prefer ones like Senri who have their own instrumental albums. So please suggest me guitarist or bassist like her if you know some.
It's so good to see Misa face light up when she talks about writing songs
I love that they are so awkward in interviews.
It shows how down to earth they are. 😉
They'd much prefer to be on stage. The uniforms help them but it must be difficult for them.
@@curtisrrobles7885 It shows how important is Kobato-san for the band 😁 If not for her, they would probably be sitting almost quietly, not knowing what to say.
It's the perfect band. The four most amazing musicians, and the most amazing promotor as the Fifth Element.
The whole setting of this video is very strange.
We all know what instruments they play, there is no need to hold on to their instruments sitting in chairs.
And I don‘t believe half of what they say. It would be more than enough to play rock music, and the beautiful acoustic versions every now and then.
The can do so much more than most bands I‘ve seen. Long interviews are not their field of expertise...
@@VladimirChupin so true
MISAさんがこんなに話してるの新鮮で幸せ!
MISAさん頑張ってください!応援してます📣
素晴らしいインタビューじゃないですか！ 約40年ぶりにヤング・ギター買ってみるかなｗ
Let's go it's showtime🤘😘
I can just imagine the pit when she says that!
BAND MAID has saved Rock n Roll 🤟
Possibly not even just my favorite band at this point, but my favorite human endeavor.
Hope to see the ladies in the USA sometime late in 2021!
How much they praise Kanami is really cute, but she deserves it, she is such a great composer! So creative, innovative and she LOVES pushing the limits of herself and the bandmembers...
Would be interesting to get a MISA song, i really can´t imagine what it would sounds like, but i am looking forward to it! Thank you, Band-Maid for your online servings, it made my 2020 less miserable! Greetings from Germany
Even Saiki is working hard on her end to be a more overall contribuitor. Awesome. This is a complete band
I believe MISA co-wrote "Awkward" from the "Just Bring It" album with Kanami.
@@eulercube3363 Also on "Blooming" so far as i know it was the first one with EVERYBODY involved... But i mean a PURE MISA song, what is it about? How would it sound? Really looking forward, because she is not saying a lot in interviews, we know she drinks alcohol, slaying the bass and is a goofball, but that´s it 😉
@@Slippy6582 Indeed. I look forward to listen to a song all by her too.
A MISA song might be a bit funky, mid-tempo and relatively simple, but stunningly tasteful.
Kanami is a machine, she said that she’s going to write more songs this year?? Does she even rest once in a while?
What an amazing artist!
In a previous interview, she mentioned having 50-something songs demos on the back-burner already. "Different" was drawn from one of those older demos when they were tasked with doing the OST for the Log Horizon anime.
Kanami is perhaps half human too :) Being extremely talented and great comes with some funny positive insanity.
She looks so unaware of everything, as if her bodylanguage is saying : Yay this is fun! where are we? xD
Perhaps that's where she's on energy-saver modus lol
Anyway, she's great! :D
@@Newwaver2007 lol yes I think she might just be the prototypical absent-minded genius.
@@Newwaver2007 Fantastic attitutude.
@@Like-a-PROinBERLIN One of the most creative minds in the buis.
Kanami's excited little hand gestures are sooooooo sweet. Good god almighty I love these girls.
Shes so like a giddy 8yr old, but such a beast on stage...🤘🤘🤘
I hope oneday i will hear song written by MISA, see the Pigeon solo guitar, Saiki sing and duet piano with Kanami sensei, more Akane drum solo
Yes Akane on a full out long solo, involving some electronic effects for the fun.
I wanna see one of them play the trombone.
@@lazylion1421 It would be cool in the odd song, Akane has photos + Saki too.
Misa推しの私ですら、最近のアカネちゃんの色っぽさに
持っていかれそうになりましたぁ～💖😍
The "earring color" of "MIKU" hair is very beautiful and cute🎀
Very proud to be a fan of these ladies! They are Special!
Remember folks, Kanami has a university degree in economics...she KNOWS the business and where BAND-MAID is going.
バントとしてのバンドメイドは最高に素敵で格好いいけど、それ以上にバンドのメンバー全員が大好き❗今のメンバーが世界一のドラム、ベース、ボーカル、ギター、ギター・ボーカルですからメンバーチェンジは絶対にしないで下さい。わたくしは最後の最後まであなたたちを応援しますから、これからも仲良く素晴らしい過激なプレイをお願いいたします❗
Ordered my issue from CD Japan earlier today to support Young Guitar and Band-Maid. Only problem is... I can't read Japanese, so anything with English subs is a blessing, thank you
They really praise Kanami dont they. These ladies defiantly have my support.
My favorite BAND-MAID song is the last BAND-MAID song I heard.
Jan. 20, 2021 is gonna be THE best day.
Thank you, ladies! US loves BAND-MAID.
Band Maid it's so lucky to have Miku as a kind of spokeswoman. She is wildly charismatic (and the right amount of weird), perfect complement for the more introverted members who loosen up much more when she is present.
The ladies have it going on.
Each of them thanking Kanami at this point and they all love her for it. Also Kanami sweep picking and tremolo runs not so difficult its coz ur a guitar virtuoso 😂. Black hole gonna be the fastest Akane has ever gone and MISA on No God is gonna be epic. The evolution of Miku on guitar is incredible add to that writing all the lyrics on the album shes gonna Play like her Sensei in no time. Best rock band in the world. ❤️
Agree, on the best rock band in the genre but not in the world. There are so much better ones out there. I said this same thing when, people say LiSA is the best singer in the world. When there is so much more out there. Music is Just amazing!! Though I guess I do not like getting pigeon hold no offense Kobato.
This is a very interesting interview. Apparently Kanami arranges even Saiki's singing. She literally is the mastermind behind the band. :O
Kanami does all the heavy lifting from the beginning. She is songwriter, arranger, lead guitarist, guitar teacher, and merciless but loving punisher in rehearsals.
BM hadn‘t come even close to where they are today without her. She once said the band is her purpose in life, and Japanese passion and determination are unique.
After the end of this project she will be a successful producer/consultant in the music industry.
@@panorama4526 I hope BAND-MAID will never disband.
@@wishmaster7050 I also hope so. The very thought that BAND-MAID may disband one day, plunges me into utter despair. I hope the younger generation will be able to attend their "50th Anniversary OKYU-JI" one day... I will definitely not live to see it in flesh, but I will probably see it from the next world 😜
I said the same thing when Genesis and Peter Gabriel went different ways back in the day. The world didn‘t stop because it‘s only music. And music is the important thing, not necessarily the people playing.
Do you really want to see middle aged ladies in maid costumes on stage 20 years from now? I know I don‘t...
This would be even worse than seeing the Stones in a live concert today. Their time is over, but there are so many new and creative bands.
Music is more important than musicians...
@@panorama4526 I hope BAND-MAID will not be like Rolling Stones, of course 😂 Although I'm 100% sure their costumes in 50 years will be nothing like the current ones.
I do understand that music is a very variegated phenomenon, and different people consider different bands and styles to be important. But the bands which I personally consider important for the music, have never ceased to operate. Their later contributions, of course, were not as revolutionary as at the initial stages, but still quite significant.
I was never into Genesis and Peter Gabriel, to be honest. In my mind, they are too quirky. In all honesty, the only band which will probably remain in the history of prog music as an important phenomenon, is King Crimson. Others will be awarded a passing notice. OK, an honorary mention of Pink Floyd 😁 And that's given the fact that King Crimson is actually not my favourite band-Van der Graaf Generator is. But if you would ask me to give an objective judgement, I would have to admit that VDGG did not have such a great influence on music. Pink Floyd actually did, you could hear MISA's experiments during the last ONLINE OKYU-JI, that's definitely a thing from Ummagumma. The fact that half a century later a girl at the other side of the world is reproducing those sounds, is a proof that early Pink Floyd has laid an important stone into the edifice of modern music.
As far as King Crimson is concerned, they have had, in my estimation, three important incarnations, which must be considered as the huge milestones in the modern musical landscape.
- End of 1960s-early 1970s, with the first albums like In the Court of the Crimson King, In the Wake of Poseidon, Lizard, Lark's Tongues In Aspic, etc.;
- Early 1980s, with Crimson Beat, Three of a Perfect Pair, and Discipline;
- End of 1990s-early 2000s, with THRAK, The ConstruKction Of Light, etc.
Each of these periods was unique in terms of music King Crimson was creating. A lot of side projects was created, which proliferated KC influence far and wide in the various genres.
In fact, other bands, like Yes and Van der Graaf Generator, may in some sense be considered like satellites to KC. Members were moving between the bands, doing collabs, spin-offs, etc. It was one huge boiling pot of creativity.
BAND-MAID is different, of course. They are a powerhouse in itself, they are not collaborating with others. King Crimson was "a school of thought," so to say, a university for many like-minded musicians. BAND-MAID is a tight formation, self-sufficient, a boiling pot of creativity all in itself. But I personally feel that they are no less important for the modern music...
Sorry for the long post, I'm thinking about these things for a long time already, just never had a chance to write them down 🙄
4:55 is the best moment - Kanami :)
"..hopefully our music would make masters & princeses happy even a little.." , 🙌 Thank You BAND MAID 🙌
YOUNG GUITARもアルバムも買いました‼️
届くのが楽しみだ😉
待ち遠しい～新アルバム大期待中！
Yes Kobato chan, lets conquer the world together po 🐦
I am absolutely in love with everything about them : They are so shy yet so determined. Aware of what they reached yet aware of what they still have to acccomplish. As much as I love Kanami's songwriting I would love to see MISA and the other girls more involved with the songwriting process. Mainly I am looking at you MISA. I know that you can be a great songwriter !! Fellow Madiacs we are just scratching the surfate of their greatness... These ladies wish to be the best ( without being arrogant )and they are working hard to reach that goal !!
Kanami-sensei!!!
Just imagine that Miku picked another guitarist at the internet..
Obviously there was a moment in time when all stars were aligned.
@Charles T. Velten That's true. But she couldn't predict that Mincho knew Akane, who knew Misa!
That why they are legemds
Sorry miss spelled legends not legemds,, 🤣😂😭
Without her genius songwriting with machine like output rate, it’d honestly be hard to stand out from bands like Lovebites, Dollsboxx and newer ones like Nemophila who are just supergroup veteran monsters as far as musicianship goes.
Then there’s Akane and Misa. The fact that these 3 were already good friends and familiar with with each other’s playstyle prior to BM is what gave this band a running start musically compared to other new bands.
But then its just an If. Fortunately it was Kanami.
Wow, I can't get over how good Akane looks with longer hair.
あーちゃんとミサの笑顔が超可愛い！アルバム待ち遠しい！
Hard working ladies, rock on
"youngguitarmagazine" - you guys rock! you managed to have the best Band-Maid interviews, the whole series starting with Miku/Kanami on "Different", the printed articles... THANK YOU for not asking the same old questions everytime (like "what is a maid and what does it do?" all over again). The (printed) interviews with Kanami and Miku asked the right questions too... and this one is great too!
The new album is going to be awesome!
on the interview itself:
after the typical Miku-intro (she is energetic, speaking without thinking too much into it, she just "flows", like always, a pro; like the only one who can laugh and giggle without worrying to come off as "unserious")... the whole band seemed "stiff". And besides some goofy-Kanami-faces they were seriously talking facts, they really tried to come off as pros in the interview... Don't goof around, "we are pros", Akane trying her hardest
... well, all that went through the window as soon as Kanami made that funny voice at 7:03 mark :D After that they all relaxed, were more playful :D I love to see them like that!
around the 9:30 mark - Miku is still getting a giggle out of Kanamis motivational speech ^^, like on "Different"-interview. And even Saiki right afterwards looked so much more relaxed (and, damn, is she beautiful...)
great interview! :)
Thank you Young Guitar for giving this band the recognition they deserve. Can't wait to get my copy of the magazine! PO!
Bought it twice. Just to be sure.
@@realdocloco I should have thought of that. Seems like many Band-Maid items are a good investment . Some of the stuff I have is now going for crazy prices. Not that I'd sell it!
Just ordered my copy as well
I cannot wait until I can actually see them live. I discovered BAND-MAID about two years ago, and they have pretty much been my favorite band ever since that day. Their entire discography, all the way back to "Maid in Japan," is incredible, so I'm very excited to hear an album filled with sounds that encompass their entire musical catalog. Here's to hoping that, one day, they'll be able to tour the US again. That said, I feel like the dream would be to see them at a venue in Japan. One day. Until then, please keep rock music alive BAND-MAID; the world needs you!
I got to see them only a few weeks after discovering them more than 2 years ago. It was amazing. Same day I found them I searched for shows, and one was going to be but 30 miles from my house only a few weeks later! Had to blow 200 bucks on a scalper site, but it was money well spent!
@@jtdg5849 You're lucky!
I hope you get to see them. I have seen them nine times and each one of those shows was very special in it's own way. They never disappoint.
あーちゃんの、いい女(メス)計画が着々と進んでる様ですね～
AMAZING, just AMAZING
MISA MISA MISA! "No God"
OMG, see them all together thanks BAND MAID ❤️👌🤟👍✌️your simply the best .Thank you Young Guitar for English subtitle
I already felt sorry for all those other musicians who cry themselves to sleep every night wishing they could only be half as good ... and they still want to get better ???
This band is really something. Their talent, skill, work ethics, humbleness, friendship, cohesion... such an inspiration.
Unseen World is a masterpiece. Probably their most complete craft work.
Big Thank you for YOUNG GUITAR for putting subtitles for videos for bands/musicians that have more international following
安心ワールドに聴こえました
SAIKIのノーリアクションっぷりが何かジワる。
We love...Band Maid!
I was conquered in 2014 and never have regretted it. Hope to see live this year. Stay safe po
Even if there wasn't any translation I still would have watched the whole video.
LOL! Me too!
It is on my bucket list to visit Japan. But if I could combine that with a Bandmaid gig, that would be amazing
I did in 2018. Got a lot of flack for it at home as I went on my own, but it was amazing. If you have the chance, just do it. I am also lucky to live close to London and we did get a lot of Japanese bands here. Gutted that I will not be at Budokan in Feb, but it was gamble in July.
Kanami is adorable❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great interview. Personally I'd love to hear a Misa composed song with some singing from Kanami and Saiki on piano and guitar sounds intriguing. Really looking forward to hearing the bass solo on No God. In fact, can't wait to hear all this album and see them in concert! It is an inspired idea to present the songs in two separate back to roots and evolution groups and to come up with some new language to cover it. If you don't like one section, you know the band has thought long and hard about you. English subs very welcome.
What an absolute Dream Team of musicians. Their talent, dedication and commitment to get even better and expand their abilities. Most rock bands just stay s***faced all the time, they just fade away after one or two hit songs.
They play, write and sing.
The success is hardworking and respect their fans.
I love 💕 Band-Maid.
Loved the candid talk and respect they seem to have for one another. I don't detect any egos among any of them. Hopefully, as they get more popular and famous, this will not change. Stay humble and sweet and determined. It's a beautiful thing to see.
THE MOST AWESOME ROCK BAND IN THE WORLD !!!!!
...Misa is so Beautiful!!!
Tears of joy, excellent interview. They seems so ready and determinated to rock and roll this year, so beautiful good looking. Man what a band.
原点回帰と現点進化？セッション感？もちろん全曲が楽しみです！期待値MAX！ヤング・ギター2021年2月号到着待ってます！
Bandmaid ! Bandmaid! 🤘🤘
They are all so CUTE !! And severly Talented !!
OMG, they have never looked more beautiful! 10:55 the most adorable laugh ever.
昔の「ヤング・ギター」（80年代・90年代）でバンド・メイドみたいな和バンド、それもギタリスト及びベーシストだけでなく、バンド・メンバー全員が取り上げられる事は考えられなかったでしょう。
とても良い意味で変わりましたね。
後は萌え。。。＊ごほごほ＊。。でなくバーン誌でもぜひ取り上げて下さい。
Looks like we'll be able to hold the concert at the Budokan!
Even if it's limited to 5,000 people and it's a dump, it's better than nothing.
I'm going to do my best to support them with louder voices and actions.
The domestic otaku will have to do their best to make up for those overseas who can't be there! Is everyone ready!!!!
I thought they made improvements there. Is it still much to be desired?
@@SilentChaos15 A "state of emergency" has been declared in Tokyo and Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures, but mandatory action restrictions are limited to a few projects.
The restricted period is from January 7 to February 7, and the concert at the Budokan will be held on February 11.
Concerts and other events are allowed to be held even during the "state of emergency" as long as they are less than 5,000 people and less than half of the capacity.
The number of infected people per day on January 8 was 2,392, and the number of seriously injured was 129, so the situation is not as serious as in Western countries, but it has been increasing rapidly since last November.
Since the number of infected people is increasing, we cannot say that the situation is improving.
@@Mad_maxman oh sorry I was asking about the venue since you made a reference to it being a dump.
@@SilentChaos15 The Nippon Budokan has a capacity of 14,471 people.
If only 5,000 people can fit in there, it is meaningless.
I was lamenting the fact that it was only 1/3 of the capacity.
The translation software seems to have mistranslated it.
I'm sorry.
@@SilentChaos15 Incidentally, the facilities at the Nippon Budokan have been greatly improved due in part to the Olympics.
However, the enjoyment of a concert with a capacity of about 1/3 of the original capacity is reduced by half.
Best rock band in the world will be even better in 2021! BAND-MAID 2021 They’ve got my vote
They are so delightfully awkward in interviews. Thanks for the English subs.
It was great hearing all of their voices in this interview. Looking forward to the new album, can't wait to hear Black Hole in it's entirety. Loved MISA's reaction after everyone looked at her and her "resolution."
Watching here at the end of 2021 and its sad knowing their live shows were cancelled because of this damn virus... I really really hope they can tour in 2022!
アルバム楽しみです🎵
ストイックっぷりを存分に詰め込んでいるようでワクワクしてます。ﾜﾀｼはｲﾝﾃﾞｨｰｽﾞﾚｰﾍﾞﾙ時代をよく知らないのでそれも踏まえてしっかり聞きたいと思います👍️
And that's it!!! My Goddess Kanami has the same magical view of AFTER LIFE as I have! After Life is really a magic song for me!!! Something is going on in this song; simply can't explain. I have been listening to this song everyday; it simply makes my day complete, without which something is missing. Live Long and Prosper Goddess Kanami... LIVE FOREVER BAND-MAID!!!
I think this group is headed toward greatness. They are very, very good already and they keep improving. There are some people in the music business who need no introduction. You simply hear them play or sing and you know who they are. George Benson, David Sanborn, Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Jimmy Hendrix, Al Green just to mention a few. These five women have this inside them also.
Thank you Young Guitar for making Band-Maid the front cover for the February issue. I'm so excited watching these rocking ladies.
I feel such love and respect for these young ladies. Super hard working, always striving to improve themselves to be the best they can. Always thinking of their fans. It's 3 years since this interview and to say that they have exceeded expectations is an understatement. I saw them once in 2022 and once in 2023 in Los Angeles, they blew me away both times. Their musicianship is outstanding. The joy they bring to their concerts is unmatched. A true dream team of musicians with big hearts and big talent. They have easily become my favorite band of all time.
MISA! MISA! MISA!
Soooo wish I could go to the Nippon Budokan show!!! But alas, I am again relegated to waiting for the Blue-ray or clips that get posted on social media...One day....it is my dream to see Band Maid Okyu-ji!!!!!
Congratulations Ladies on your New album and your upcoming Concert at Nippon Budokan!!
Po!!
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Young Guitar Magazine knows what's up. Subtitles are already here knowing the maidiacs are coming to watch the video.
B-M always striving. We're excited for the album, just like them.
This might just be my fav BM interview, up there with the Mook 2019 one. Props to Youngguitarmagazine. Very well shot, concise and we got to hear everyone’s personal thoughts, including tidbits of everything that led to the upcoming album. Btw Kanami and Akane looking fabulous in their new hairdos.
And it was amusing to see Kanami getting embarrassed saying “Thank you” repeatedly. While I’m sure she is already appreciated enough, it was nice of them to publicly acknowledge everything she does bts.
The best part of this for me is how they were each given ample time to properly articulate everything they wanted to say. Except Miku, the rest are quite reserved in interviews so this was probably the best way to handle a BM interview, with just the right amount of questioning to lead them to speak in more detail.
Pretty sure they had to specifically nudge the sober Misa to speak more than a few words 😅
05:58 That slight pause Saiki did was so elegant and Saikilike. It was also nice of Akane to highlight Miku’s parts and reveal her expectations to give her the slight push to work harder. Little things like this while seemingly insignificant, can go a long way in fostering a great positive vibe in any group.
Its crucial for appreciation and mutual respect to be verbalised and sometimes even expressed publicly.
Many bands fall apart coz they ignore these little details and overlook early signs of communication gap between members. Afterall its not just a personal relationship but a public one with the fans and media exposure.
Misa is picking up songwriting too which would definitely add something new to their catalogue and I’m excited for it. It would also lighten the load off Kanami, allowing her to more things in the future. She did say that she wants to write and play with other artists too once BM stabilises.
I’m also curious about the storytelling aspect that Miku seems to have tried out this time. This might possibly give them more complex music videos to work with and it is indeed a good time in their career to make stuff that’ll get people talking from the visuals alone.
If they can get just one well crafted MV trending on youtube, I bet it’d be more than enough to expand their fanbase by multiple folds.
BM imo already has every element needed for mainstream success today, even as a hard rock band -
Unique but tastefully done Maid image.
Music that clearly stands, head and shoulders above their peers in the genre.
Pretty Ladies with the skills to match, in a male dominated field.
High energy, radio friendly songs with an overall sound that hits the sweet spot for both causal pop-punk rock and harder metal fans.
I just hope their big break will be sooner than later.
On that note, Let’s hope the 3rd season of Log Horizon absolutely kills it in the Anime community and maybe even do something wacky enough to trend on Twitter 🤣
Well said! I don't want to jinx anything but it really does seem like 2021 could be a good year for them.
Nice analysis. Thanks.
Akane must be really happy now, when they have provided an opening for a major anime title. It bodes well for a major boost in the band's popularity.
@@VladimirChupin Yeah, Akane got one of her dreams fulfilled. And It honestly intrigues me why Band Maid hasn’t blown up in the Anime communities yet.
As an Anime fan myself, I’m well aware of the kind of artists and music that gets popular easily. And BM in that regard should’ve long been a staple esp. with their maid image, a subculture popularised mostly by Anime. For whatever reason, they’ve been under the radar for so long despite performing in Anime festivals occasionally.
Hopefully Log Horizon will atleast let everyone know they exist.
The Anime community is massive now with many big youtubers and celebrities showing support for it.
Lisa, a solo artist who has performed many Anime openings recently blew up after doing Demon slayer’s opening.
In just around a year, her subscriber count went from around 500k to 1.7M. And the very song from that Anime is also trending in several countries on Spotify.
It was no. 2 in the Japan charts with her album on 12th.
Band Maid ought to ride a similar wave.
I’m a little worried over different’s catchiness though as its more on the chaotic side. Something like Puzzle or Clang would’ve been perfect imo.
@@Dtagcity I have learnt of Maximum the Hormone from Death Note anime... although I did not like them 😂
There are many other examples like this. -Tommy Heavenly6 in Soul Eater;
-Angela in Pandora Hearts;
-Kalafina in Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika; although they do have a few other songs which I really love...
The same about LiSA. She was shining in Angel Beats!! anime, I love her Girl Dead Monster band! It was my major playlist in 2010-2011. But after this, she did not produce anything comparable. And no, her song in Demon's Slayer is very weak, in my opinion. Nothing like Girl Dead Monster, not even close.
Another great artist which I love only in the "anime incarnation," is Aya Hirano as Haruhi Suzumiya, with her ENOZ band. The CD which they have released as part of the anime, is amazing. It's the closest in greatness to BAND-MAID, I would say. I still listen to it pretty often. But again, it was a one-time act, there is nothing comparable from Aya Hirano which I would be able to find.
It was always a great disappointment to me that such "virtual bands" were never materializing into something more permanent. Always a one-time project. I was happy beyond description when I have discovered BAND-MAID - and not through any anime, which is a rare exception!
@@VladimirChupin The biggest advantage BM has, is their strong catalogue of 80+ tracks. All they need now is One Big hit, something that goes viral and makes everyone curious who they are. Once they get hooked, majority will be trapped for a long, long time 😅
Esp. since they’re just dropping a new album in top of that catalogue. And we’ll probably get the next album in a year too with how prepared and meticulous Kanami is
ヤングギターさん、発売当日にゲットしましたよ。メンバー５人へ別々にインタビューして頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
Can you even imagine how heartbroken they were when they had to cancel their Budokan debut.
I really admire them
Amazing band.
Miku saying her favourite song is her solo song lol
It was funny but also refreshing - to be completely frank is not usual in artist interviews; no such problem with Miku and her Band mates.
Miku is the ultimate front woman, but Kanami is the chops of this unit. Onward to the Unseen World called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Can't wait for new album!
Thank you very much for English subtitles!! I’m really looking forward to the February 2021 issue!
アップロードありがとうございます!! 2月号予約してあります。楽しみです。
8:50 Akane's New Years resolution - to play in a bigger venue after Nippon Budokan. Dome tour 2022! I'll bring the bananas.
Queen Kong 🥁
Me too!🍌🍌🍌🦍
What is the largest venue in Japan? Is it Tokyo Dome?
@@hardbros2021 Tokyo Dome is the most prestigious one, the sign that you’ve made it as an artist. Budokan is similarly the first big milestone of a successful one.
@@Dtagcity Well i hope Band-Maid made it to Tokyo Dome, given their popularity.
Best AND hardest working band in the world.
BAND-MAID
I'm saving this just for the MISA smiles.
It must really have been devastating for them to have to cancel their show at the Budokan, they were so excited for it.
Miku evolves become Miku Patton on this album.
That would be heaven, the current best band takes on shades of the previous best, heaven indeed.
聞きました。BAND-MAIDは最強です。
MISAが喋っているのがとても嬉しい。
12月のお給仕でのAloneのイントロを聞いてからMISAには斬新な音感覚があるのではないかと思っている。
SAIKIとMISAが作曲に加わる事で今まで誰も思いつかなかった斬新な曲、想像もできなかった新しさが出て来るような気がしている。
これは "ブルーミング "ですでに明らかになっていた。
Description from youngguitar magazine (translated)
BAND-MAID, five hard rock maids racing around the world, will release their fourth new album "Unseen World" in January 2021. Born out of the turmoil of the Corona disaster, this album has two themes, "原点回帰/Genten Kaiki (Return to the Origin)" and "現点進化/Genten Shinka (Evolution of the Present Point)". It is an album that incorporates a wide variety of styles with an approach unique to the current girls, from songs with a style reminiscent of their early days to experimental numbers.
The background of the making of this album is discussed in a large feature article in the February 2021 issue of Young Guitar, which is full of interesting episodes for "masters and Princess". In addition, to further convey the confidence of the girls, we present this video featuring all the members. Each member explains the background of the creation of the album and what to listen to, which will be the key to enjoy the album more.
This is the most I seen/heard Saiki and MISA talk, wow! Saika seems more relaxed. Their interviews on their songs and the creation are always great and in this one we are hearing the teamwork. MISA on the guitar, I understand in a pervious band she did play guitar, can't wait. As to world conquest, I just want them conquer Los Angeles!!
Have you seen their appearances on the Kanai Devil talk show? It is a more relaxed atmosphere and they talk a lot. First time I saw Saiki and MISA laugh. A UA-camr uploaded some of these interviews, many with English subtitles.
ua-cam.com/channels/wM6NkKZjcsML8AGvYPgg7A.html
@@JarochoSonOne Yes, the ones with subs at least 6+ times. Love the part about who is the best cook.
It hurts hearing them talk about Budokan, knowing that they had to cancel it. At least I could attend their online version of it, and honestly it was one of the best live show I have seen.
Kanami-san thank u so much, your music make me happy and give me positive energy for 2 years since i discovered Band Maid, and i angry at myself, i can't see you live. Poor me 😭😭