I learned from some comments years back that when they gathered around Akane they are playing a Japanese game called "hengao" (Hen-Gow) the art of making faces. They try to make each other laugh while performing. You can really see it in "Freedom" and "PLAY" LIVE from the same show, Feb 14th 2020. Sure wish I had a dollar for every time I listened or watched this song.....
I've never heard about "hengao"- That sounds hilarious! I love that Band-Maid brings such playful energy to their performances-trying to make each other laugh while rocking out is next-level talent. 😂 Now I’ve got to pay closer attention to their faces in live shows. Thanks for sharing about "Freedom" and "PLAY" too-love learning fun details like this! ✨🫶🏻❤️🎸
I understand why! I thought it might be because I feel like I know them better now- but love that fact that this song is the gateway to Maidaicms 😉🫶🏻❤️😍
Because you asked, the most logical next live video would arguably be “Freedom.” It’s one of the most played songs in their entire catalog, a fan favorite, and has a 30 second drum feature by Akane ❤
I always suggest this live video for an overall performance by all of the band members. "Freedom" live gives Akane a spotlight drum solo. "Hate?" live has an epic exchange between bass and guitar. "Onset" live is a showcase of their instrumental abilities. While live performances are done well, there are those mock live performances during the pandemic, and some songs are best viewed in the movie video version ( for example their Band Maiko performances). Their special during the pandemic, when they are out of costume, performing acoustic songs in a building suite offers another dimension (for example, Miku singing with just the drummer and bassist "Sayonakidori").
Hei Ola🫶🏻 Thank you for the fantastic suggestions and insights! It’s incredible how Band-Maid manages to shine in so many different performance styles. Their versatility really shows through in tracks ❤️🎸 I love hearing about their acoustic sessions too-performing out of costume and in a more intimate setting must give such a unique perspective on their talent. Miku singing "Sayonakidori" with just the drummer and bassist sounds absolutely beautiful and heartfelt. Thanks for sharing these gems-it’s clear there’s so much depth to explore with Band-Maid! 🙏🏻❤️😍✨
@RambergReacts I noticed that recently, there has been a release of "Honkai" from their 10th Anniversary spin-off concert at Zepp Yokohama . It starts off with a long exchange between the Bassist Misa and the drummer Akane. The camera is right up in their faces, letting us see their deep expressions and joy in their performance. The song is good, Band Maid good, but I really appreciated that long intro section. You should check it out. I don't think many will recommend that song, but that might be due to it just recently getting exposure to the Band Maid online audience.
Band-Maid have a lot of great music videos but they always shine brightest when they are playing live. I've watched this concert hundreds of times over the past 5 years and my DVD is pretty worn out but seeing someone react to it for the first time - and appreciate it - always keeps the brilliance shining.
I love the fact that you watch the live-concert on DVD! I'm happy that I choose this song to react to- I follow my intuition as you know. I love that you're still around!🙏🏻✨💜
@RambergReacts I have 5 of their concert dvd's so amnever short of Band-Maid to watch! I'm here because I love your appreciation of their musicianship and your joy at watching them.🤎🤎
My go-to song for a very long time when introducing people to Band-Maid! It has a pretty good success rate! If they don't get it, I give up lol. Excellent reaction lillasöster! (Yeah, I'm just gonna gonna call you that now ;) Keep rocking with the Maids! 😎🤘 Edit: Ok, there is not a real good live of this.... But I do recommend their MV of 'Bubble'. It's bluesy, rocky... Well, you'll see ;) Check the MV! 😉
Thank you, storebror! 😉 It actually reminds me of "Syster Yster och Lillstrumpan" 😍"Bubble" seems different and it doesn't have to be a live. I'll keep on rocking with you awesome people one way or the other✨🫶🏻❤️🕊️
Nice reaction, a song that they love to play with the audience reactions. This was (I believe) the 21st song in a 2+ hour concert (second to last). Their live shows are where they really shine. Yes, when Saiki steps on stage, she puts on her Queen persona and becomes a strong, talented woman. Even shy, introverted people can step out in front of an audience by becoming a different person (in a sense, acting). From what I've read and seen in interviews she is still a bit shy. Thanks for continuing to react to Band-Maid.
Thank you for the lovely comment!🙏🏻 Wow, the 21st song in a 2+ hour concert? That just shows how much energy and dedication Band-Maid pours into their performances-they’re true pros. I love how Saiki transforms on stage into that commanding Queen persona; it’s such an inspiring example of how even introverted people can own the spotlight in their unique way. I learend that from the docs. It’s amazing to learn more about her personality through interviews, -she’s such a layered and talented artist. Thanks for sharing these insights and for watching along ✨🫶🏻❤️🎸🙏🏻
@@RambergReacts I discovered them May-2020, collected all their back catalogue and had heard all just before they released 'Different' in December-2020. That song was a complex mind-job, new prog era with the next album and they haven't stopped releasing stuff since. Not just new material but rearranging complex songs into acoustic versions and serving them live. They're prolific, Kanami instigating, and it'll be a while before you've seen the true range of Maid Rock. And crazy Miku fits in a pop side project...Cluppo's 'Peace & Love' is a cool start...Po! 😁👌
Hello Honey....well your an official Maidiac after watching this video !!!!!! LoL.....One of their best live performances !!!! Now...Im not going to stop bugging your to listen to Nemophila REVIVE MV......I think you like them as much as Band Maid and the singer will blow you away !!!!!!! Cmon Girl !!!!
Have to admit I have been waiting for you to get around to this one. It is a bit special. I have watched it many, many times, and it never gets old. Did you notice Miku fall on her backside and the pop right back up at the start of Akane's solo? Nothing keeps Miku down. Thanks for another great reaction! 🤘👍
Yeah_ It's been way to long since I reacted to Band-Maid MV! I didn't notice that AT ALL- how on earth did I miss it?!? 😄Thank you so much for the comment and for the endorsement 🫶🏻❤️
It looks like you have not yet reacted to any videos from the last couple of years. You might enjoy "Forbidden tale" MV, which came out just a few months ago 😊
I learned from some comments years back that when they gathered around Akane they are playing a Japanese game called "hengao" (Hen-Gow) the art of making faces. They try to make each other laugh while performing. You can really see it in "Freedom" and "PLAY" LIVE from
the same show, Feb 14th 2020.
Sure wish I had a dollar for every time I listened or watched this song.....
I've never heard about "hengao"- That sounds hilarious! I love that Band-Maid brings such playful energy to their performances-trying to make each other laugh while rocking out is next-level talent. 😂 Now I’ve got to pay closer attention to their faces in live shows. Thanks for sharing about "Freedom" and "PLAY" too-love learning fun details like this! ✨🫶🏻❤️🎸
I estimate $1000 for me.
@@RambergReacts You're welcome. In "PLAY" Akane (head Nut) actually makes Saiki chuckle while singing, cute as hell.
@@chrisegbertky $4 for me 😅
This is a Maidiac Milestone. It has hooked so many Maidiacs! Nice reaction!
I understand why! I thought it might be because I feel like I know them better now- but love that fact that this song is the gateway to Maidaicms 😉🫶🏻❤️😍
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"The Special One" The first song and video I saw from them. Almost 3 years ago.
Yep, that'll do it.
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@@RambergReacts You get the meaning of the hearts now?
Yes!! After the Saiki 💙comment! (I think!😅)
@@RambergReacts Po.
Because you asked, the most logical next live video would arguably be “Freedom.”
It’s one of the most played songs in their entire catalog, a fan favorite, and has a 30 second drum feature by Akane ❤
That sounds like truly the most logical way to go! Fan favs are the best 🎸🫶🏻❤️🕊️
I always suggest this live video for an overall performance by all of the band members. "Freedom" live gives Akane a spotlight drum solo. "Hate?" live has an epic exchange between bass and guitar. "Onset" live is a showcase of their instrumental abilities. While live performances are done well, there are those mock live performances during the pandemic, and some songs are best viewed in the movie video version ( for example their Band Maiko performances). Their special during the pandemic, when they are out of costume, performing acoustic songs in a building suite offers another dimension (for example, Miku singing with just the drummer and bassist "Sayonakidori").
Hei Ola🫶🏻 Thank you for the fantastic suggestions and insights! It’s incredible how Band-Maid manages to shine in so many different performance styles. Their versatility really shows through in tracks ❤️🎸
I love hearing about their acoustic sessions too-performing out of costume and in a more intimate setting must give such a unique perspective on their talent. Miku singing "Sayonakidori" with just the drummer and bassist sounds absolutely beautiful and heartfelt. Thanks for sharing these gems-it’s clear there’s so much depth to explore with Band-Maid! 🙏🏻❤️😍✨
@RambergReacts I noticed that recently, there has been a release of "Honkai" from their 10th Anniversary spin-off concert at Zepp Yokohama . It starts off with a long exchange between the Bassist Misa and the drummer Akane. The camera is right up in their faces, letting us see their deep expressions and joy in their performance. The song is good, Band Maid good, but I really appreciated that long intro section. You should check it out. I don't think many will recommend that song, but that might be due to it just recently getting exposure to the Band Maid online audience.
Band-Maid have a lot of great music videos but they always shine brightest when they are playing live. I've watched this concert hundreds of times over the past 5 years and my DVD is pretty worn out but seeing someone react to it for the first time - and appreciate it - always keeps the brilliance shining.
I love the fact that you watch the live-concert on DVD! I'm happy that I choose this song to react to- I follow my intuition as you know. I love that you're still around!🙏🏻✨💜
@RambergReacts I have 5 of their concert dvd's so amnever short of Band-Maid to watch! I'm here because I love your appreciation of their musicianship and your joy at watching them.🤎🤎
@@tonygriffin_ Love it! Thank you SO much🙏🏻❤
My go-to song for a very long time when introducing people to Band-Maid! It has a pretty good success rate! If they don't get it, I give up lol.
Excellent reaction lillasöster! (Yeah, I'm just gonna gonna call you that now ;) Keep rocking with the Maids! 😎🤘
Edit: Ok, there is not a real good live of this.... But I do recommend their MV of 'Bubble'. It's bluesy, rocky... Well, you'll see ;) Check the MV! 😉
Thank you, storebror! 😉 It actually reminds me of "Syster Yster och Lillstrumpan" 😍"Bubble" seems different and it doesn't have to be a live. I'll keep on rocking with you awesome people one way or the other✨🫶🏻❤️🕊️
@@RambergReacts Omg... the worst children show ever! I was 12 I think, and I remember wondering 'what the h*ll is this' 😆
The opening holdover you hear is from the song "Play", and is another not to be missed song from this concert!
Thank you for that additional info! Cool 😎
I ❤ BAND-MAID so much.😊
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Nice reaction, a song that they love to play with the audience reactions. This was (I believe) the 21st song in a 2+ hour concert (second to last). Their live shows are where they really shine. Yes, when Saiki steps on stage, she puts on her Queen persona and becomes a strong, talented woman. Even shy, introverted people can step out in front of an audience by becoming a different person (in a sense, acting). From what I've read and seen in interviews she is still a bit shy. Thanks for continuing to react to Band-Maid.
Thank you for the lovely comment!🙏🏻 Wow, the 21st song in a 2+ hour concert? That just shows how much energy and dedication Band-Maid pours into their performances-they’re true pros. I love how Saiki transforms on stage into that commanding Queen persona; it’s such an inspiring example of how even introverted people can own the spotlight in their unique way. I learend that from the docs. It’s amazing to learn more about her personality through interviews, -she’s such a layered and talented artist. Thanks for sharing these insights and for watching along ✨🫶🏻❤️🎸🙏🏻
@@RambergReacts It was also the second night in a row for them.
This video came at the right time...to become a big old lockdown Maidiac-Maker 👌💪🔥🥳🤘🤘🤘
I've 10+ years to go! 😛😍✨🫶🏻🕊️
@@RambergReacts I discovered them May-2020, collected all their back catalogue and had heard all just before they released 'Different' in December-2020. That song was a complex mind-job, new prog era with the next album and they haven't stopped releasing stuff since. Not just new material but rearranging complex songs into acoustic versions and serving them live. They're prolific, Kanami instigating, and it'll be a while before you've seen the true range of Maid Rock. And crazy Miku fits in a pop side project...Cluppo's 'Peace & Love' is a cool start...Po! 😁👌
Hello Honey....well your an official Maidiac after watching this video !!!!!! LoL.....One of their best live performances !!!! Now...Im not
going to stop bugging your to listen to Nemophila REVIVE MV......I think you like them as much as Band Maid and the singer will blow you
away !!!!!!! Cmon Girl !!!!
Hello Tom! Actually this is a great time to listen to Nemophilia- a new year is a head of us and I need some new blood too 🧛🏻😉🫶🏻❤️😍
Band-Maid. Domination. Nuff said. Thx, Ramberg! 🎀😂🤘
Thank you!!🙏🏻🌟💃🏻
@@RambergReacts 🧠🫚
The best spice there is🫶🏻🌟😅
The next video after this that blew my mind was the 'Onset' Official Live 👊💪🔥👌🤘🤘🤘
Thannk you so much for that recommendation!🙏🏻✨🫶🏻❤️🕊️
Thanks so much for sharing!
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That Rocks!!!
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From what I saw at the time (late 201x) this was the UA-cam vid that got them BIGLY recognized and spurred the current interest 📽🌐 👀🙌🏽
I understand why!💃🏻🌟❤️
Have to admit I have been waiting for you to get around to this one. It is a bit special. I have watched it many, many times, and it never gets old. Did you notice Miku fall on her backside and the pop right back up at the start of Akane's solo? Nothing keeps Miku down. Thanks for another great reaction! 🤘👍
Yeah_ It's been way to long since I reacted to Band-Maid MV! I didn't notice that AT ALL- how on earth did I miss it?!? 😄Thank you so much for the comment and for the endorsement 🫶🏻❤️
@RambergReacts my favorite part mikus little pigeon head pops up at the bottom of akanes kit
@@polskabob359 Why can't I find it? Please, add a timestamp😅
@@RambergReacts It's around 4:22. It's not quite so dramatic as all that...
For sure you should watch the other documentaries. Do Miku last, as that's the order they were meant to be viewed I think. All very well done.
Yes, I will watch them for sure (but maybe not react)
That means we'll miss out if Ramberg watches them on her own. Heck Kevin, we'll have to go round & watch them at Rambergs house with her.🤭
@@GaryHolloway-810 That was nice of her to invite us.
@@Kevin6059 IKR.😃
It looks like you have not yet reacted to any videos from the last couple of years. You might enjoy "Forbidden tale" MV, which came out just a few months ago 😊
My reaction journey is so far a short one- so it feels like I’ve not reacted to «anything». But you’re right about it’s time to change that😇
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Awesome as always just so you know I won't be watching when you react to daydreaming mv by bandmaid just a heads up be well
That's a very clever way of putting it 😍🎇✨
For goodness sakes, DON'T do "Freedom" next. And you should DEFINITELY NOT do the Akane documentary just before you don't do "Freedom". 😉 🕊
Maidiacs truly hates that song 😆🕊️
@@RambergReacts Well, it's a lackluster performance. The Maids aren't having ANY fun. 🤣
@@TheJerm 😄😄