The studio version of this song isn't the best IMO but it is killer live. Really ramps up the energy and has become a crowd favorite. Saiki typically sings it with great attitude and Kanami goes into her Mincho mode.
I actually really like this band, especially their earlier albums, what You said at 14:26 regarding the solo is what I often struggle with lately. Anyways, keep on reacting
This song is barely controlled chaos. That's why it's called Screaming. Think of what state of mind you have to be in to reach the point where you're screaming your head off. Where you're on the verge of completely losing your shit. Now the musical composition makes sense.
The riff always reminds me of Eaton Rifles by The Jam. Is it hectic and sometimes uncontrolled? Certainly hectic and maybe it is the recorded mix. But it has a good catchy line in there and after a few repeated playings it may grow on you. I liked it but if people are not fans of the wilder side of The Maids then fair enough. I know some fans would prefer this type of sound to modern Maid. So it is all in the ear of the beholder.
This is basically the blue-print of their current sound when Kanami was clearly experimenting with her H9 harmonizer pedal, which she still uses a lot nowadays. This is probably the first track where it was really upfront in the mix and it was probably their fastest (or one off the fastest) tracks back then. An other one has this sound a bit and was a tough sell for a lot of fans is "Different", which released a bit later, but might have been written about this time since it was for an Anime which was delayed. I also assume they had to learn how to produce this type of song better, which might not help. That said, while I personally like this track a lot, I can totally see why it's not for everyone.
But if you want five cups of coffee without drinking five cups of coffee, do some LIVE!!: “Screaming” This Band-Maid Rockville performance is as World Domination worthy as it gets... for any band. The security guard and side stage gathering is fun to watch, too. ua-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/v-deo.html Thx, David!
I’m guessing the original link was to a fan cam video from the Welcome to Rockville festival last year. Saiki’s vocals sounded way better in that one, and Kanami was dancing around like a lunatic the whole time.
'Stretch Adams' channel has a decent recording of the 5-18-23 Rockville concert. A good version of 'Screaming" at the 15:44 mark. Also a good version of 'One And Only' at 4:41 and 'Blooming' at 8:06. For anyone who wants to take a look.
@@Metal_Auditor Although, my guess is the original link probably was taken from the official fan site video archive, behind a paywall. I saw a good post a few months ago. It's gone. Not sure what concert that was.
No apologies necessary. This song really threw me for a loop the first time I heard it though it has grown on me now that I know what to expect. In particular I kept stumbling over the time signature changes but Akane's blistering double kicks kept drawing me back. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that these days I take great pleasure seeing others get thrown by it as well. Somehow Band-Maid always makes me smile. BTW - Ground rule double is the term you were looking for.
There have been a few songs that have not landed too much with me but this wasn't one of them. I actually really liked this one. It sounded a little chaotic, but it worked well for me, I would like to hear the live version.
Excellent review. The song is the B-side to the 2018 single Start Over, right after World Domination. At that time the girls began to evolve their sound adding a more progressive and sometimes more aggressive profile. These are the seeds of much of their later work (from Different to much of Unseen World for example). For me it is their most excessive experiment but it has the attractive of being the first step in part of what they have written later. Thank you!
Oh well, its bound to happen. Specially with a band with as many songs as BM has. Yeah, not my favourite by them too, and at least now I know why. The lack of "control" as DH said is what was bugging me this whole time. Well, I guess this is the exception that proves the rule, right?
You're right on. Misa and Akane were as one. Maybe they got better and did it better live. Ground rule double is what you're looking for. Take a C+ all day.
I don't think you will be surprised by this one bit, but this one is a B-Side on the Start Over single. When I looked it up, it was going to be on the Conqueror album, but it was replaced by Dilemma instead. It's also a song that makes it into set lists pretty frequently. Funny thing is I like this song live but don't particularly care for its studio version. Not sure why that is. If you want to stick with the baseball analogy, I would score this a single off a grounder that took a weird hop. :)
I love your clean reaction do me a favour and pls react to the track HATE from Band-Maid... i promised you there will be a big Surprise for you and you will love it 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for your reaction. I don't really care about scores so much, may be fun but little more, but I'm interested in what reactors say. You did say your opinion and explained why so all is well and good. I recall adding this song to a playlist, as I overlooked it earlier and found it thanks to a cover, that I do like, by Band Maiko and wanted to compare the two. The BM song doesn't stand out as a favorit of mine, I can listen to it, sure, if it starts on the playlist I let it continue. About it feeling disjointed, I took a quick look at a translation of the lyrics and, as careful as one should be with translations, it would make sense if they tried to echo the panic in the lyrics. If that is well done or not I leave to others but it could explain the character of the composition and production feeling disjointed. As a thanks I give you a suggestion, Wicked Witch by Lovebites. Have fun! :)
I think you nailed it. It sounds like it could fly apart, but it's really nicely wrapped. I had to count time and stomp my foot like my life depended on it to get through the song and start to enjoy it. I do agree re. Kanami's guitar solo--not my favorite. A fun song live. Cheers.
Hate? Should have been the one you checked out you being a Bass player and fan of MISA. Maybe we'll see it in the future if Maidiacs hound you enough.😁
That opening riff has always made me anxious. I don't particularly care for that octave pedal Kanami uses, and this was around the time she went batshit with it. She has reigned it in recently, though. I don't hate it, but it's never a go-to song for me. As a bunch have said, it's better live.
I think the chorus feels more composed (no pun intended), but overall 'frantic' is a good description. The baseball analogies are fun; I'm thinking this is like a somewhat awkward swing that gets a line drive right at one of the infielders.
One of those Band Maid songs that for me does not jell. Fortunately out of their extensive catalogue, again for me there are a few misses. Not many though. When I first heard it, I thought not again that Saiki's stronger and improved voice has been electronically tweaked to death. Leave Kanami alone! If Kanami wants to do a weird solo, so be it. 🤪 This is a difficult song to analyse , react and review so I would have scored it very similarly to you. Maybe lower.
No probs David. Better to play lessor known songs than not at all. From the Start Over single 2018 which also inc Secret Maiko Lips. It's beautifully out of control, but Band-Maid never loose it. No other band could manage this. Akane rules.
Many fans love this song but for me it is definitely in the lower half. Akane and Kanami show a lot of talent but i never liked Saiki's mix on this track, Miku's backing clashes with Saiki's and is overall messy, it is not terrible but not very good and i rarely come back to this track.
^yawn^....boring. The franticness of it reminds me of early Skyfire, rocked down. the guitar solo is completely out of place. Its like 2 different songs put together. Running out of ideas.
@@falconsooner Yes. Anyone who knows the path of the Maids and knows even a little bit about music may recognize an impressive line of permanent development. Screaming was the first - and IMHO very successful - experiment in controlled chaos that ultimately found its masterful culmination in UW. I sometimes really wonder what the appeal is for some people to tell the world via internet that they have no idea. I’m usually really very susceptible to weird humor, but out of ideas 🤣 sorry (not addressed to you, of course, I know you)
I love this song, but I'm a simple man.
You're not the only one
The studio version of this song isn't the best IMO but it is killer live. Really ramps up the energy and has become a crowd favorite. Saiki typically sings it with great attitude and Kanami goes into her Mincho mode.
I actually really like this band, especially their earlier albums, what You said at 14:26 regarding the solo is what I often struggle with lately. Anyways, keep on reacting
I love this song for all the reasons you don´t like it. This song live is a banger, was performed a lot the last year.
This song is barely controlled chaos. That's why it's called Screaming. Think of what state of mind you have to be in to reach the point where you're screaming your head off. Where you're on the verge of completely losing your shit. Now the musical composition makes sense.
The riff always reminds me of Eaton Rifles by The Jam. Is it hectic and sometimes uncontrolled? Certainly hectic and maybe it is the recorded mix. But it has a good catchy line in there and after a few repeated playings it may grow on you. I liked it but if people are not fans of the wilder side of The Maids then fair enough. I know some fans would prefer this type of sound to modern Maid. So it is all in the ear of the beholder.
This is basically the blue-print of their current sound when Kanami was clearly experimenting with her H9 harmonizer pedal, which she still uses a lot nowadays. This is probably the first track where it was really upfront in the mix and it was probably their fastest (or one off the fastest) tracks back then. An other one has this sound a bit and was a tough sell for a lot of fans is "Different", which released a bit later, but might have been written about this time since it was for an Anime which was delayed. I also assume they had to learn how to produce this type of song better, which might not help. That said, while I personally like this track a lot, I can totally see why it's not for everyone.
But if you want five cups of coffee without drinking five cups of coffee, do some LIVE!!: “Screaming” This Band-Maid Rockville performance is as World Domination worthy as it gets... for any band. The security guard and side stage gathering is fun to watch, too. ua-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/v-deo.html Thx, David!
Agree. Reacting to this live would have given a different impression of the song than the studio.
This song makes you feel like *Screaming* 😊
I’m guessing the original link was to a fan cam video from the Welcome to Rockville festival last year. Saiki’s vocals sounded way better in that one, and Kanami was dancing around like a lunatic the whole time.
'Stretch Adams' channel has a decent recording of the 5-18-23 Rockville concert. A good version of 'Screaming" at the 15:44 mark. Also a good version of 'One And Only' at 4:41 and 'Blooming' at 8:06. For anyone who wants to take a look.
Those time marks refer to the recording on the 'Stretch Adams' channel.
@@cyberpotato63 yeah that’s a great video.
@@Metal_Auditor Although, my guess is the original link probably was taken from the official fan site video archive, behind a paywall. I saw a good post a few months ago. It's gone. Not sure what concert that was.
You have the right to your opinion....and I thank you for taking the time to express your ideas...Peace & Respect from Montreal
No apologies necessary. This song really threw me for a loop the first time I heard it though it has grown on me now that I know what to expect. In particular I kept stumbling over the time signature changes but Akane's blistering double kicks kept drawing me back. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that these days I take great pleasure seeing others get thrown by it as well. Somehow Band-Maid always makes me smile. BTW - Ground rule double is the term you were looking for.
It totally felt like a Band Maid song called “Screaming” to me. Baseball references be ground rule.
There have been a few songs that have not landed too much with me but this wasn't one of them. I actually really liked this one. It sounded a little chaotic, but it worked well for me, I would like to hear the live version.
Excellent review. The song is the B-side to the 2018 single Start Over, right after World Domination. At that time the girls began to evolve their sound adding a more progressive and sometimes more aggressive profile. These are the seeds of much of their later work (from Different to much of Unseen World for example). For me it is their most excessive experiment but it has the attractive of being the first step in part of what they have written later. Thank you!
A bit too prog for DH. It's a great song even if he can't get his head around it 🙂
Oh well, its bound to happen. Specially with a band with as many songs as BM has.
Yeah, not my favourite by them too, and at least now I know why.
The lack of "control" as DH said is what was bugging me this whole time.
Well, I guess this is the exception that proves the rule, right?
You're right on. Misa and Akane were as one. Maybe they got better and did it better live. Ground rule double is what you're looking for. Take a C+ all day.
Do Hate? Live. It will be a home run
I don't think you will be surprised by this one bit, but this one is a B-Side on the Start Over single. When I looked it up, it was going to be on the Conqueror album, but it was replaced by Dilemma instead. It's also a song that makes it into set lists pretty frequently. Funny thing is I like this song live but don't particularly care for its studio version. Not sure why that is. If you want to stick with the baseball analogy, I would score this a single off a grounder that took a weird hop. :)
I love your clean reaction do me a favour and pls react to the track HATE from Band-Maid... i promised you there will be a big Surprise for you and you will love it 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for your reaction. I don't really care about scores so much, may be fun but little more, but I'm interested in what reactors say. You did say your opinion and explained why so all is well and good. I recall adding this song to a playlist, as I overlooked it earlier and found it thanks to a cover, that I do like, by Band Maiko and wanted to compare the two. The BM song doesn't stand out as a favorit of mine, I can listen to it, sure, if it starts on the playlist I let it continue. About it feeling disjointed, I took a quick look at a translation of the lyrics and, as careful as one should be with translations, it would make sense if they tried to echo the panic in the lyrics. If that is well done or not I leave to others but it could explain the character of the composition and production feeling disjointed. As a thanks I give you a suggestion, Wicked Witch by Lovebites. Have fun! :)
I think you nailed it. It sounds like it could fly apart, but it's really nicely wrapped. I had to count time and stomp my foot like my life depended on it to get through the song and start to enjoy it. I do agree re. Kanami's guitar solo--not my favorite. A fun song live. Cheers.
Disjointed and chaotic is a good description for the song.
Hate? Should have been the one you checked out you being a Bass player and fan of MISA. Maybe we'll see it in the future if Maidiacs hound you enough.😁
That opening riff has always made me anxious. I don't particularly care for that octave pedal Kanami uses, and this was around the time she went batshit with it. She has reigned it in recently, though. I don't hate it, but it's never a go-to song for me. As a bunch have said, it's better live.
The opening riff sounds much better live. I don't really care for the studio version .
I think the chorus feels more composed (no pun intended), but overall 'frantic' is a good description. The baseball analogies are fun; I'm thinking this is like a somewhat awkward swing that gets a line drive right at one of the infielders.
One of those Band Maid songs that for me does not jell. Fortunately out of their extensive catalogue, again for me there are a few misses. Not many though.
When I first heard it, I thought not again that Saiki's stronger and improved voice has been electronically tweaked to death.
Leave Kanami alone! If Kanami wants to do a weird solo, so be it. 🤪
This is a difficult song to analyse , react and review so I would have scored it very similarly to you. Maybe lower.
The live version is much better
Too bad no one could hook you up with a live version.
Fair and honest, David; all anybody can ask! (not my fave Band-Maid song, either. It was the b-side of the "Start Over" single.)
No probs David. Better to play lessor known songs than not at all. From the Start Over single 2018 which also inc Secret Maiko Lips. It's beautifully out of control, but Band-Maid never loose it. No other band could manage this. Akane rules.
Ok
Many fans love this song but for me it is definitely in the lower half. Akane and Kanami show a lot of talent but i never liked Saiki's mix on this track, Miku's backing clashes with Saiki's and is overall messy, it is not terrible but not very good and i rarely come back to this track.
Yeah, not one my faves either tbh. Again, it's not a bad song but some just hit you and others don't.
^yawn^....boring. The franticness of it reminds me of early Skyfire, rocked down. the guitar solo is completely out of place. Its like 2 different songs put together. Running out of ideas.
Fortunately there are loads of other bands for you to listen to.
Runing out of ideas? 😂 the maids? 😂 your honestly a very funny person 🤣 who obviously knows nothing.
@@cholatse6745 Especially since the song came out in 2018 and was the first song they had done in this style. He acts like it came out last week.
@@falconsooner Yes. Anyone who knows the path of the Maids and knows even a little bit about music may recognize an impressive line of permanent development. Screaming was the first - and IMHO very successful - experiment in controlled chaos that ultimately found its masterful culmination in UW.
I sometimes really wonder what the appeal is for some people to tell the world via internet that they have no idea. I’m usually really very susceptible to weird humor, but out of ideas 🤣 sorry (not addressed to you, of course, I know you)
😂