I love seeing people’s reactions when those first bars are played on this. How does Kanami transform from that sweet Japanese girl into this kick-ass monster? Loved your reaction.
Hi from France: Kanami uses for this song an H9 Harmonizer which gives this synth effect and this electro-aggressive atmosphere... And plays the piano of the backing track.
At my 1st Band Maid concert in October of 2022 in Philly, they played Onset & this back to back! Think that got the biggest cheers of the nite! Now you gotta check out Onset too!
Drove from Indiana for the Philadelphia show. I was expecting to be blessed with one of their instrumentals and was happy when it happened. It was a total surprise when they went straight into another one, and kind of made the whole concert even more special. (I don't know if Saiki needed a longer break or if Kanami et al just were in a mood.) They killed it, of course, but soon after this show Kanami was getting so exhausted they dropped 'From Now On' from the set list. It shows, not only how much this song can take out of the musicians, but how much effort and concentration Kanami puts into her playing. Every time I see other guitarists display their dexterity and technical skills, I have to measure them against Kanami and ask, "but how musical was it?" She is always a pleasure to listen to.
Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live five times with this MV quality in Japan and dropped my jaw five times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their 2022 & 2023 US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄
Same here my friend, I saw them play both Onset and From Now On at all three of the shows I went to. The two newer instrumentals I saw were Toi et Moi and Spirit and they are just out of this world. And at two of the shows I was right up front with Kanami about 6 feet away. Just priceless. And Happy New Year !!!!! Give my regards to your family.
"Choose Me" and " Blooming" were both used in the action movie Kate after the wrote and recorded the songs. "From Now On" would be perfect for background music in any action movie.
Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they dropped their new album, Epic Narratives, Sept. 25. Order now! The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx, Jim & Grin! 🤘🎀🤘
I saw BM 3 times, twice in 2022 and once in 2023, and at each show they played From Now On and Onset. They are about the only rock group on the planet that specifically does instrumentals and I love it !!!!! Without Holding Back is another great one, and the instrumental version of Giovanni. There have also been a couple of new ones in 2024 that I saw videos for. They are Toi et Moi and Spirit and they are stellar.
@@mikeat2637 Exactly, Mike! I think the most psychogenic chills I've ever gotten from anything were the times I watched the Maids walk on stage and hear their power blast the house down from the very first song.... and the crowd's love and response to them!
@@TomClark-Futoura Tom, their entire story is just amazing. The little Maid Band that could. It's hard to think of another group that has amassed such a large catalogue without a single mediocre tune. Even the songs that were written by others came out perfect by way of arrangement. Look at "The Non-Fiction Days". Kanami didn't write it, but the arrangement was pure Band Maid. And I can't think of another band that loves their fans like Band Maid does. Baby Metal comes close, but still far behind.
@@mikeat2637 Yeah, Band-Maid maintain the rights to rearrange submitted songs and to make changes to the lyrics, etc. They learned a lot from their none-authored songs.
The tone of every instrument in this band is perfect. Right down to even the tone of Akane's snare. Just another sign of the professionalism of this incredible band.
Fabulous! And did you notice that glimpse of a (proud) smile on Miku's face? Was she perhaps thinking: This is what I had in mind when - back in 2013 - I cherished that (bold) dream of founding a band that should leave strong marks in the realm of (hard-)rock.
Tequila Jimmy and La Gringa, happy Monday! Band-Maid has three of the best instrumentals I have ever heard. "Onset", Don't Be Long", and "From Now On" are EPIC. "From Now On" has seriously heavy rock sounds, "Onset" is an uplifting, fun instrumental that highlights each Maid's prowess. "Don't Be Long" is just a fun romp the Maids used by the band during one of Saiki's "pee breaks". These Maid's can do anything in the genre from hard rocking instrumentals, to beautiful rock ballads, to acoustic sets that melt your heart. They honestly can do anything and do it with excellence.
TJ and LG, did I mention I love you guys. Your reactions are top notch because they reflect what so many Maidiacs feel about this band. Suggested eras and sounds that the band incorporate in their music: 70's rock - "Take Me Higher", " Chemical Reaction". Motorhead sounds: "Moratorium", "Clang" Rap and Hip-Hop - "Influencer" Pop - "Start Over" Pop-Punk- recorded but non-written song only: "OO Parts"
Thanks for another wonderful reaction. You both became easily one of my preferred reactors 🙏 From now on is complex, dense and innovative - and simply beautiful. FNO as Guitar player myself is still my favorite instrumental. All the different techniques and phrasings Kanami is throwing at us here is simply stunning and impressive. There are a lot great Shredders, but dang Kanami is and hits different. My source of inspiration to look on my guitar differently than before. I strongly recommend the instrumental versions of the songs on Unseen World also. Kanami as composer genius shines like a diamond on this. Black Hole e.g. as instrumental is just brain melting.
FROM NOW ON is an amazing composition, heavy and dark, but it has a very optimistic sound. It’s my understanding that KANAMI plays all the guitar parts on the studio recordings.
@@tonygriffin_ I had a catastrophic Tablet malfunction last October & had no way of getting a new one. Then a mystery Maidiac benefactor came along (I'll say their name rhymed with Old Mr C) & gave me a brand new Samsung Tab that was way better than the one i had. So now i can talk to you whenever you want.😁
I'm quite surprised you haven't reacted to any instrumental yet, and man what a choice to start! lol The general consensus says From Now On is Band-Maid's best instrumental song, but don't worry!, there's still a bunch of awesome instrumentals to check out
The thing about it, is there's a melody to her playing and she is singing her song. It reminds me of something Joe Satriani or Eric Johnson might do but Kanami is modest guitar master who plays her part in the masterpiece she's created. You never feel like she is showing off like a guitar soloist with a backing band.
Cannot believe you haven’t done this yet. “From Now On” was a huge statement piece from the Maids. It was the lead single and video from ‘Unleash!!!!!.” What bands have the guts to lead with an instrumental? Band Maid! ❤ Saiki arranges the live performance set lists and this is what she picks for them to open festivals with. The audience will be unfamiliar, so let us slay them! The lead tone Kanami’s getting is from her Eventide harmonizer. She leans on it a lot on the whole album
I think a lot of people do not realize how much of a genius she really is. Here in the US the composing and songwriting is abysmal and it's gotten so bad that many of today's "artists", lol, are recycling hits from the 60's to the 80's. With Kanami we are looking at Mozart-quality compositions for the 21st Century. And when you add in Miku's lyricism, with Saiki's assistance, it's almost otherworldly.
If you want to listen to the best instrumental of the band that is Onset, it is not on any of their album, it is only live, it must be among their 5 best songs
There's the cheeky limited black CD of the studio (and the white room video)...virtually indistinguishable from the live audio. The live just has a little extra magic...especially MISA's tone 👌💪
Kanami's tone on this and Influencer has a very synthy sound. I think you're right about maybe a slight ring mod going on. As for her phrasing, I think she uses these odd (5- 7- 9-note) groupings, which could be a result of her study of Chopin in her youth, her favorite composer.
"It's different each time but it always sounds like Band-Maid". That is what you end up saying about a band which has achieved creating a genuine, authentic style of their own. Creating your own, unequivocably recognizable musical style is not a given, especially in music. it is even a rarity. And now, even if it was not enough said towards the uniqueness of this band, you need add to the Band-Maid recipe, a truly unique vocal signature, immediately recognizable among thousand of others, combining the delightflul mezzo voce of Saiki and the amazingly versatile backing vocals of Miku. A band like no others for ages.
Always look forward to your Band-Maid Mondays, and yes, this song absolutely kicks ass! ❤to both you guys and the Maids! Also, thanks for giving both Miku and Akane their due. I've seen so many reactions that totally ignore their crucial contributions.
Back in 2022, Band Maid performed "From Now On" live in the US @Aftershock in Sac., CA. It was hot and it was the opening song. Kanami was a bit hesitant, coming off the pandemic break and now in front of the US crowd. By the time they got to LA (1 weeks later), they were on cruise control, and it was a truly memorable show with Misa's birthday celebration to boot, Po! 🦍🍌Hint: the US tour in 2022 happened in a span of Oct - Nov. Perhaps, we will get the same in 2025 🙏🏼
The Maids form a true quartet of great musicians. The other instrumentals (Onset, Whitout Holding Back, Don't be Long) are very good too but were intended to raise Miku's level. From Now On is no longer a workout. A masterpiece. Thanks TJ and TG.
Of all the instrumentals, this is my favourite because there is an epic story being told through the lead guitar. It is a classical piece in 21st century delivery with the best rock band around. I’m super happy you reviewed it and liked it. Thank you!!
Band-Maid Monday! Yay! Po! 🤘🤘This is one HARD instrumental. They kill it live too (at the start of their Lollopalooza concert, for instance - which is on YT!). There are a few other instrumentals out there, though only ONSET is on their YT channel. The others are DON'T BE LONG, WITHOUT HOLDING BACK and the DAWN WINERY THEME which can be searched easily enough on YT. Plus they have included bonus discs with blu-ray dvd's of instrumentals of various songs. PS 6:00 Kanami-sama has said that, during this period, she used an Eventide Harmonizer effects box and an Octave Drop box quite a lot to get that synth sound.
"Onset " was the first Band Maid instrumental I listened to. It is in my top BM song list. There is the instrumental MV "Giovanni " that is an exercise in speed. There is also an official version of that song with Saiki singing, so look for the instrumental music video.
Great reaction to impressive instrumental!. This was the first Band-Maid song that I saw and it hooked me hook, line, and sinker 😝. Some great MVs to watch are as we Maidiacs call the white room videos.. They are just the instruments of songs without Saiki vocals. These are interesting to watch because they shows how Saiki adds to the identity of the song. 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
In the first leg of the last U.S. tour they added Chicago to the dates. Kanami was so exhausted by the end she didn't have the energy necessary to play this song for the encore. So, on the second leg of the tour, when they played Lollapalooza in Chicago, they opened with this song.
Guys I forgot my request list but here are some very good ones you have not reacted to as yet: - Dilemma live - Take Me Higher live - Before Yesterday live - Non- Fiction Days live - Blooming MV ( best MV imho ) - Real Existence live
The song, in my opinion, is about a heroes journey; an action movie with a climax. They can put this in a movie, literally. Just listen to the emotional journey of the song. It's a masterpiece.
Another BM Monday, another win from TJ & La Gringa. Great as always guys. I found the Maids through Thrill popping up on UA-cam. I watched and was impressed. An instrumental was the next thing i watched while i was thinking are these ladies the real deal? Onset omv and Onset live later. Fuck yeah they are. Havent stopped listening to them since.
It’s the Eventide H9. It made me purchase the Eventide H90 which is even crazier but I didn’t use it very often so I give it as a gift to Hal-ca from ASTERISM when she came to Paris last year.
@@2abugYou are right of course. I had just been watching a vid of Britain’s new high speed rail HS2 and I’m sure that’s where the 2 came from. Thanks for the correction.
Great reaction guys !!!!!!!!! I'm an old guy and I remember back to when every rock band started a show or a set with an instrumental. I cut my teeth on groups like Don Wilson and The Ventures, The Rip Chords, The Tornados, The Chantays, Booker T. and the MG's, Santo and Johnny (with the timeless "Sleepwalk"), Dick Dale (with "Miserlou") and from England, The Shadows. In fact, The Ventures are extremely popular in Japan since their first trip back in the early 1960's. There are still Ventures tribute bands in Tokyo today. Band Maid has not only brought back great classic rock back to life, but have also turned into the best presently at instrumentals. My first video of Band Maid was, believe it or not, was Onset, and I was entranced immediately by their technical prowess. A lot of people hear instrumental and they think of a band just going crazy without any structure. That is NOT the case with Band Maid. Kanami's compositions are technically perfect, and after Akane does the drum patterns and Misa adds her outstanding riffs, they are masterpieces. Now that you have reacted to From Now On, you need to line up Onset, Without Holding Back, Giovanni and two new ones, Toi et Moi and Spirit. The music world owes a huge debt to Band Maid.
Had no idea you hadn't done this one yet. Just kinda felt like you did. Huh. This is one of my "infection" songs. When I want to introduce someone to Band-Maid, but they are all "I can't understand Japanese", I send this one at em to shut them up. Get them interested to hear more.
My favorite BM instrumental, which is actually a song in the truest sense. Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus; rinsed and repeated with typical atypical twists & turns as only Band-Maid can do. And of course, throw in an absolutely heart wrenching bridge by Misa, and a build to a crescendo of epic proportion, and you've got a truly nuclear track. First time I heard this, I knew this was gonna be extra special by the end of the intro; even before the opening riff to verse 1. Misa's descending 3-note crash was literally a punch to the gut in the most satisfying way. I can only compare it to being alone with your ultimate crush for the first time, when they shove you down on the bed prior to ravaging you in ways you've only dreamt of. FNO: 9.98. Onset: 9.96. My head, heart, and loins say, "Sorry...not sorry." This was a really fun watch, TJ & La Gringa...great reaction, as always.
Have to check out Giovanni -- both the Instrumental version and the studio version. The studio version is the one with vocals; Saiki-san and Miku-chan. But underneath all of that is one of the best instrumentation I have heard. The instrumental version shows that. Might as well do a two-for-one. :)
Oh yeah...I watched the white room blu-ray first, couldn't imagine what it would be like with vocals after that!! A gift that keeps giving...like the whole instrumental album on CD!!!
Loved this since the teaser, before the album and video release. Without Holding Back, Onset and the instrumental version of Giovanni are all fantastic instrumentals too. There are other “white room” instrumentals but I think these three plus From Now On are the best….
When this first came out it took me 5 days to find my face and put it back on! 😁 This is definitely a more aggressive Band-Maid and I just love it. A note about Misa’s bass tone. What I’ve always loved about it is that no matter how high on the fret board she goes it’s always meaty and thick sound. I’ve seen comments about Onset and I highly agree it’s one to check out. The official live video from Zepp Tokyo is awesome.
If you like instrumentals don't forget their oldest one the oldest one 'Onset' LIVE, as well as 'Without Holding Back' . . . ua-cam.com/video/eEiE3ND7JEc/v-deo.html There's a story about Kanami knowing that Miku's skills were not up to the song she had just written. So, she wrote another song, one that would help Miku get her chops up to speed for the first song. It's just a guess, but I think this is that song, and that first song, the one that Miku wasn't ready for, was 'Without Holding Back'. An yes! Kanami has a pedal that makes her guitar sound like a MIDI song from a 16-Bit Video Game. I first noticed it in 'Influencer', but also a little in 'Shambles' and 'Show Them'.
TJ, you have a new guitar part to learn! You guys haven't done any of the instrumentals?? O.o If you want to take another look at this one check this fancam. ua-cam.com/video/1gmH4EcwrC8/v-deo.html&pp=ygUcYmFuZCBtYWlkIGZyb20gbm93IG9uIGJvc3Rvbg%3D%3D Vlad is on Kanami's end so you can see Her Mincho-ness all the way through. Thanks for the reaction!
Dyk a group of 4 guys on a reaction said Kanami was just showing off. They whined when she didn't play a solo long enough then when she goes all out they say she's overplaying. Well i don't give a sh*t cos Mincho plays everything with such feeling that she's unstoppable.😁
@@philproffitt8363 OMG they tried to be as disrespectful as they could. They even criticised Saiki for her voice emotionally breaking at the end of "Endless Story". They deserved all they got in the comments.😡
if you consider this song to be "Deus Irae" by BAND-MAID, I think it might be best to experience many other songs like you two beforehand and learn about their history before coming to this song. Anyway, it's very moving to see Kanami, who is usually modest, give it her all with the determination that "Sai-chan isn't here in this song, so I'll sing it all the way through." This instrumental song is the biggest gap between their kawaii appearance and the quality of the song. It's a song that truly epitomizes their diversity/versatility. If it suits Jimmy-san's taste, that's all the better. (To reveal the secret of the guitar modulation, Kanami adds an octave higher with Eventide H9 Harmonizer.) There are not many, but there are a few other high-firepower instrumental songs, so I hope you will enjoy them sometime😊
The snow & ice kept me from watching Band-Maid Monday at the coffee shop. I was forced to watch it at home but enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing you two headbanging made me want to join in, but a couple of traumatic back injuries tell me that doing so is not a wise idea. FYI... Some of Band-Maids other great instrumentals are Onset, Without Holding Back, and Don't Be Long. They also did a few songs that actually have vocals but played them instrumentally in the "White Room". I was going to say the White Room style videos are like their very first video ever for Thrill, but looking through your playlist I don't think you have reacted to Thrill. Thrill is the video that put Band-Maid on the map and kept their management from dropping them. If you haven't seen it you will want to at some point. Saiki was still a baby when they filmed it. (LOL) I am exaggerating of course but she was like 19 or something to that nature and it shows.
When Saiki is taking break Kanami's guitar is becoming a lead singer!!! BAND MAID means PERFECTION!!! Thanks for your reaction.
I love seeing people’s reactions when those first bars are played on this. How does Kanami transform from that sweet Japanese girl into this kick-ass monster? Loved your reaction.
4 of the greatest next level musicians in the world. A masterpiece. Great reaction as always, thanks guys for supporting the Maids.
Kanami just showed what thousands of hours of practice sounds like !!!!! Unbelievable !!!!!!!!!
Hi from France:
Kanami uses for this song an H9 Harmonizer which gives this synth effect and this electro-aggressive atmosphere...
And plays the piano of the backing track.
At my 1st Band Maid concert in October of 2022 in Philly, they played Onset & this back to back!
Think that got the biggest cheers of the nite! Now you gotta check out Onset too!
@@Bekka_Noyb Damn awesome👍
I was there also...from Canada.
Drove from Indiana for the Philadelphia show. I was expecting to be blessed with one of their instrumentals and was happy when it happened. It was a total surprise when they went straight into another one, and kind of made the whole concert even more special. (I don't know if Saiki needed a longer break or if Kanami et al just were in a mood.) They killed it, of course, but soon after this show Kanami was getting so exhausted they dropped 'From Now On' from the set list. It shows, not only how much this song can take out of the musicians, but how much effort and concentration Kanami puts into her playing. Every time I see other guitarists display their dexterity and technical skills, I have to measure them against Kanami and ask, "but how musical was it?" She is always a pleasure to listen to.
@@johnstroup3868 was gonna drive from oHIo, but GF nixed that. so end up flying instead
Yes this is the “no smiling” Band Maid… grabbing your neck and punching your face! Love it!
Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live five times with this MV quality in Japan and dropped my jaw five times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their 2022 & 2023 US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄
Same here my friend, I saw them play both Onset and From Now On at all three of the shows I went to. The two newer instrumentals I saw were Toi et Moi and Spirit and they are just out of this world. And at two of the shows I was right up front with Kanami about 6 feet away. Just priceless. And Happy New Year !!!!! Give my regards to your family.
@@mikeat2637 Thank you. Likewise, Happy New Year to you and your family.💛。謹賀新年
It's compositions like this that made Paul Reed Smith give her a signature model.
I can play better than PRS😅fer sure.
"Choose Me" and " Blooming" were both used in the action movie Kate after the wrote and recorded the songs. "From Now On" would be perfect for background music in any action movie.
All their instrumentals are amazing, just like everything else they do. Onset is one of my favorites.
"From Now On" is the best 3 minutes and 40 seconds of pure hard rock you can listen these days ........
Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they dropped their new album, Epic Narratives, Sept. 25. Order now!
The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Thx, Jim & Grin! 🤘🎀🤘
I saw BM 3 times, twice in 2022 and once in 2023, and at each show they played From Now On and Onset. They are about the only rock group on the planet that specifically does instrumentals and I love it !!!!! Without Holding Back is another great one, and the instrumental version of Giovanni. There have also been a couple of new ones in 2024 that I saw videos for. They are Toi et Moi and Spirit and they are stellar.
@@mikeat2637 Exactly, Mike! I think the most psychogenic chills I've ever gotten from anything were the times I watched the Maids walk on stage and hear their power blast the house down from the very first song.... and the crowd's love and response to them!
@@TomClark-Futoura Tom, their entire story is just amazing. The little Maid Band that could. It's hard to think of another group that has amassed such a large catalogue without a single mediocre tune. Even the songs that were written by others came out perfect by way of arrangement. Look at "The Non-Fiction Days". Kanami didn't write it, but the arrangement was pure Band Maid. And I can't think of another band that loves their fans like Band Maid does. Baby Metal comes close, but still far behind.
@@mikeat2637 Yeah, Band-Maid maintain the rights to rearrange submitted songs and to make changes to the lyrics, etc. They learned a lot from their none-authored songs.
This has become one of my favorite pieces of music of all time.
One of my favorite Band-Maid tracks. From first listen
この曲を初めて聞いた時の興奮を今でも忘れられません。
そして、何度聞いてもその興奮が薄れないのが凄いです。
個人的には7:59から始まるKANAMIとAKANEがお互いを引き立て合う部分が最高に大好きです✨
Every time I listen to Onset or From now on I go to that special place where I fall in love with 4 musical goddesses at the same time
From now on I expect an Onset, Without holding back. Don't be long! 🤪
The tone of every instrument in this band is perfect. Right down to even the tone of Akane's snare. Just another sign of the professionalism of this incredible band.
🤘Listen to Kanami's fingers sing!🤘
Fabulous! And did you notice that glimpse of a (proud) smile on Miku's face? Was she perhaps thinking: This is what I had in mind when - back in 2013 - I cherished that (bold) dream of founding a band that should leave strong marks in the realm of (hard-)rock.
Tequila Jimmy and La Gringa, happy Monday! Band-Maid has three of the best instrumentals I have ever heard. "Onset", Don't Be Long", and "From Now On" are EPIC. "From Now On" has seriously heavy rock sounds, "Onset" is an uplifting, fun instrumental that highlights each Maid's prowess. "Don't Be Long" is just a fun romp the Maids used by the band during one of Saiki's "pee breaks".
These Maid's can do anything in the genre from hard rocking instrumentals, to beautiful rock ballads, to acoustic sets that melt your heart. They honestly can do anything and do it with excellence.
TJ and LG, did I mention I love you guys. Your reactions are top notch because they reflect what so many Maidiacs feel about this band.
Suggested eras and sounds that the band incorporate in their music: 70's rock - "Take Me Higher", " Chemical Reaction". Motorhead sounds: "Moratorium", "Clang"
Rap and Hip-Hop - "Influencer"
Pop - "Start Over"
Pop-Punk- recorded but non-written song only: "OO Parts"
Kanami singing to us...
Thanks for another wonderful reaction. You both became easily one of my preferred reactors 🙏
From now on is complex, dense and innovative - and simply beautiful. FNO as Guitar player myself is still my favorite instrumental. All the different techniques and phrasings Kanami is throwing at us here is simply stunning and impressive. There are a lot great Shredders, but dang Kanami is and hits different. My source of inspiration to look on my guitar differently than before.
I strongly recommend the instrumental versions of the songs on Unseen World also. Kanami as composer genius shines like a diamond on this. Black Hole e.g. as instrumental is just brain melting.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Kanami`s tone is the important main factor of Maid`s sounds.
That will wake you up on a BAND MAID MONDAY morning 🤟😝🤘
Thanks guys🫶
This is a great song to start the work week!!!! Now I’m ready to slay the day 🎉 Thank you for bringing this one to us!!! 🤘💥🕊️
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@TheGringa-TJandTG much love🤲🕊
FROM NOW ON is an amazing composition, heavy and dark, but it has a very optimistic sound.
It’s my understanding that KANAMI plays all the guitar parts on the studio recordings.
Kanami is so considerate showing us her Maid sweeping skills.😏
She certainly knows how to sweep the floor with most guitarists. Nice to see you Gary - seems like a while.
@tonygriffin_ She sure does. Hiya Tony, it hasn't been that long has it?🤔
@@GaryHolloway-810 I haven't seen you since last year!
@@tonygriffin_ I had a catastrophic Tablet malfunction last October & had no way of getting a new one. Then a mystery Maidiac benefactor came along (I'll say their name rhymed with Old Mr C) & gave me a brand new Samsung Tab that was way better than the one i had. So now i can talk to you whenever you want.😁
@@GaryHolloway-810 Bless him, that's really sweet of him. Very thoughtful. I'm sure we'll be seeing lots of humourous comments flowing our way soon!
I'm quite surprised you haven't reacted to any instrumental yet, and man what a choice to start! lol
The general consensus says From Now On is Band-Maid's best instrumental song, but don't worry!, there's still a bunch of awesome instrumentals to check out
ONSET for me best instrumental
The thing about it, is there's a melody to her playing and she is singing her song. It reminds me of something Joe Satriani or Eric Johnson might do but Kanami is modest guitar master who plays her part in the masterpiece she's created. You never feel like she is showing off like a guitar soloist with a backing band.
Cannot believe you haven’t done this yet. “From Now On” was a huge statement piece from the Maids. It was the lead single and video from ‘Unleash!!!!!.” What bands have the guts to lead with an instrumental? Band Maid! ❤
Saiki arranges the live performance set lists and this is what she picks for them to open festivals with. The audience will be unfamiliar, so let us slay them!
The lead tone Kanami’s getting is from her Eventide harmonizer. She leans on it a lot on the whole album
No From Now On is from Unleash EP.
@@istrijanhomopit9318Just fixed it. I always get the two “U” albums confused 🫤
That will wake you up on a BAND MAID Monday morning,
🤟😝🤘
I believe she was using an Eventide Harmonizer. This was the era when Kanami-san was highly fascinated with that pedal.
Yup. She used that tone on the while Unleash!!!!! EP.
*Kanami Tono* the genius composer 🤗
I think a lot of people do not realize how much of a genius she really is. Here in the US the composing and songwriting is abysmal and it's gotten so bad that many of today's "artists", lol, are recycling hits from the 60's to the 80's. With Kanami we are looking at Mozart-quality compositions for the 21st Century. And when you add in Miku's lyricism, with Saiki's assistance, it's almost otherworldly.
Today on Band-Maid Monday - Kanami writes a Requiem.
This is an absolute banger !! ... Jimmy, just caught a quick clip of you knocking out a solo at the Tin Roof ... nice chops man
The only angry Band-Maid is when Akane gets hangry every three hours
If you want to listen to the best instrumental of the band that is Onset, it is not on any of their album, it is only live, it must be among their 5 best songs
I agree!
There's the cheeky limited black CD of the studio (and the white room video)...virtually indistinguishable from the live audio. The live just has a little extra magic...especially MISA's tone 👌💪
Respectfully disagree, the instrumentals after Onset just get better; this is the best
Kanami's tone on this and Influencer has a very synthy sound. I think you're right about maybe a slight ring mod going on. As for her phrasing, I think she uses these odd (5- 7- 9-note) groupings, which could be a result of her study of Chopin in her youth, her favorite composer.
"It's different each time but it always sounds like Band-Maid". That is what you end up saying about a band which has achieved creating a genuine, authentic style of their own. Creating your own, unequivocably recognizable musical style is not a given, especially in music. it is even a rarity. And now, even if it was not enough said towards the uniqueness of this band, you need add to the Band-Maid recipe, a truly unique vocal signature, immediately recognizable among thousand of others, combining the delightflul mezzo voce of Saiki and the amazingly versatile backing vocals of Miku. A band like no others for ages.
Very well said!
Completely agree.
Kanami has let Mincho off the leash🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Always look forward to your Band-Maid Mondays, and yes, this song absolutely kicks ass! ❤to both you guys and the Maids!
Also, thanks for giving both Miku and Akane their due. I've seen so many reactions that totally ignore their crucial contributions.
Back in 2022, Band Maid performed "From Now On" live in the US @Aftershock in Sac., CA. It was hot and it was the opening song. Kanami was a bit hesitant, coming off the pandemic break and now in front of the US crowd. By the time they got to LA (1 weeks later), they were on cruise control, and it was a truly memorable show with Misa's birthday celebration to boot, Po! 🦍🍌Hint: the US tour in 2022 happened in a span of Oct - Nov. Perhaps, we will get the same in 2025 🙏🏼
The Maids form a true quartet of great musicians. The other instrumentals (Onset, Whitout Holding Back, Don't be Long) are very good too but were intended to raise Miku's level. From Now On is no longer a workout. A masterpiece. Thanks TJ and TG.
Don't be Long is the study piece. Without holding back is, in my opinion, more technical (and a better song) than From Now On.
Saw this performed twice in Texas 2022 . Insanely powerful live
Great reaction / review ty
did ya go their Houston 2023 show too?
@ missed all 2023 shows sadly
Of all the instrumentals, this is my favourite because there is an epic story being told through the lead guitar. It is a classical piece in 21st century delivery with the best rock band around. I’m super happy you reviewed it and liked it. Thank you!!
Onset live is amazing 😍 a fantastic instrumental 👍
Thanks for your reaction. Always fun to see your reactions😀
Kanami 🔥🔥🔥
If this song doesn't get your rock 'n roll heart thumping wildly, you're clinically dead.
Band-Maid Monday! Yay! Po! 🤘🤘This is one HARD instrumental. They kill it live too (at the start of their Lollopalooza concert, for instance - which is on YT!). There are a few other instrumentals out there, though only ONSET is on their YT channel. The others are DON'T BE LONG, WITHOUT HOLDING BACK and the DAWN WINERY THEME which can be searched easily enough on YT. Plus they have included bonus discs with blu-ray dvd's of instrumentals of various songs. PS 6:00 Kanami-sama has said that, during this period, she used an Eventide Harmonizer effects box and an Octave Drop box quite a lot to get that synth sound.
"Onset " was the first Band Maid instrumental I listened to. It is in my top BM song list. There is the instrumental MV "Giovanni " that is an exercise in speed. There is also an official version of that song with Saiki singing, so look for the instrumental music video.
Kanami Tōno -My Hero 🔥❤️🤘
Band Maid! 🍺😁🕊️
The best way to start our day
Great reaction to impressive instrumental!.
This was the first Band-Maid song that I saw and it hooked me hook, line, and sinker 😝.
Some great MVs to watch are as we Maidiacs call the white room videos.. They are just the instruments of songs without Saiki vocals.
These are interesting to watch because they shows how Saiki adds to the identity of the song.
🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
In the first leg of the last U.S. tour they added Chicago to the dates. Kanami was so exhausted by the end she didn't have the energy necessary to play this song for the encore. So, on the second leg of the tour, when they played Lollapalooza in Chicago, they opened with this song.
Guys I forgot my request list but here are some very good ones you have not reacted to as yet:
- Dilemma live
- Take Me Higher live
- Before Yesterday live
- Non- Fiction Days live
- Blooming MV ( best MV imho )
- Real Existence live
@@paddyofurniture4681 what about the much unmentioned DAWN WINERY? I think it is awesome 😎👍
The song, in my opinion, is about a heroes journey; an action movie with a climax. They can put this in a movie, literally. Just listen to the emotional journey of the song. It's a masterpiece.
💜💛❤(💙)💚
Kanami🥰took the vocals in her own hands on this one.
Mincho-Mode to the max!
Masterpiece...❤
Una de las cosas que destaco de Akane es todo lo que aporta musicalmente con un kit relativamente modesto. ¡Saludos!
De acuerdo.
I always love the tone of her toms 👌👍
Onset..... Gotta listen, you'll love it!🔥
Onset live!!!!
@@paddyofurniture4681 yeah should have mentioned that 😄👍👍
The ultimate collaboration would be between Band Maid and Lovebites!! One can dream!🔥
Another BM Monday, another win from TJ & La Gringa. Great as always guys. I found the Maids through Thrill popping up on UA-cam. I watched and was impressed. An instrumental was the next thing i watched while i was thinking are these ladies the real deal? Onset omv and Onset live later. Fuck yeah they are. Havent stopped listening to them since.
Giovanni instrumental is heavy prog.... it's DARK lol
This is a crushing tune
I know Kanami likes to use her Eventide H2 harmonizer. That might be what you are hearing.
It is 👍
It’s the Eventide H9.
It made me purchase the Eventide H90 which is even crazier but I didn’t use it very often so I give it as a gift to Hal-ca from ASTERISM when she came to Paris last year.
@@2abug H9 you're right
@@2abugYou are right of course. I had just been watching a vid of Britain’s new high speed rail HS2 and I’m sure that’s where the 2 came from. Thanks for the correction.
Great reaction guys !!!!!!!!! I'm an old guy and I remember back to when every rock band started a show or a set with an instrumental. I cut my teeth on groups like Don Wilson and The Ventures, The Rip Chords, The Tornados, The Chantays, Booker T. and the MG's, Santo and Johnny (with the timeless "Sleepwalk"), Dick Dale (with "Miserlou") and from England, The Shadows. In fact, The Ventures are extremely popular in Japan since their first trip back in the early 1960's. There are still Ventures tribute bands in Tokyo today.
Band Maid has not only brought back great classic rock back to life, but have also turned into the best presently at instrumentals. My first video of Band Maid was, believe it or not, was Onset, and I was entranced immediately by their technical prowess. A lot of people hear instrumental and they think of a band just going crazy without any structure. That is NOT the case with Band Maid. Kanami's compositions are technically perfect, and after Akane does the drum patterns and Misa adds her outstanding riffs, they are masterpieces. Now that you have reacted to From Now On, you need to line up Onset, Without Holding Back, Giovanni and two new ones, Toi et Moi and Spirit. The music world owes a huge debt to Band Maid.
Had no idea you hadn't done this one yet. Just kinda felt like you did. Huh. This is one of my "infection" songs. When I want to introduce someone to Band-Maid, but they are all "I can't understand Japanese", I send this one at em to shut them up. Get them interested to hear more.
Superfly! 🍺😁🕊️
Masterfulmasterpiece.🤩🤘🤘🤘🤘
My favorite BM instrumental, which is actually a song in the truest sense. Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus; rinsed and repeated with typical atypical twists & turns as only Band-Maid can do. And of course, throw in an absolutely heart wrenching bridge by Misa, and a build to a crescendo of epic proportion, and you've got a truly nuclear track. First time I heard this, I knew this was gonna be extra special by the end of the intro; even before the opening riff to verse 1. Misa's descending 3-note crash was literally a punch to the gut in the most satisfying way. I can only compare it to being alone with your ultimate crush for the first time, when they shove you down on the bed prior to ravaging you in ways you've only dreamt of. FNO: 9.98. Onset: 9.96. My head, heart, and loins say, "Sorry...not sorry." This was a really fun watch, TJ & La Gringa...great reaction, as always.
Thank you‼️ 🤘😃🤘
Have to check out Giovanni -- both the Instrumental version and the studio version. The studio version is the one with vocals; Saiki-san and Miku-chan. But underneath all of that is one of the best instrumentation I have heard. The instrumental version shows that. Might as well do a two-for-one. :)
Oh yeah...I watched the white room blu-ray first, couldn't imagine what it would be like with vocals after that!! A gift that keeps giving...like the whole instrumental album on CD!!!
Loved this since the teaser, before the album and video release. Without Holding Back, Onset and the instrumental version of Giovanni are all fantastic instrumentals too. There are other “white room” instrumentals but I think these three plus From Now On are the best….
this song reminds me a action movie footage that I didn't watched yet because it simply doesn't exist yet.🤔🥴
The movie "Kate" was when I heard them first. I immediately had to find out who they are. Band Maid every day since then. Love them.❤
You want to hear more Instrumentals
Try( Without Holding Back) or (Giovanni) from their white screen collection. You won't be disappointed
Just incredible. Peak Maids. Amazing instrumental and compositional skills, but it;'s not just show-off shredding - so much depth of feeling in this.
“I have nipples, Jimmy! Can you “POOFMM” me?”… 😂
Awesome reaction. I’m new to Band-maid but very impressed with them. Thank you 🙏🏼
Dark Maid has entered the chat 👊🏻
try:
“Without Holding Back” and “Onset”
When this first came out it took me 5 days to find my face and put it back on! 😁
This is definitely a more aggressive Band-Maid and I just love it. A note about Misa’s bass tone. What I’ve always loved about it is that no matter how high on the fret board she goes it’s always meaty and thick sound.
I’ve seen comments about Onset and I highly agree it’s one to check out. The official live video from Zepp Tokyo is awesome.
White room video of WITHOUT HOLDING BACK. Watch HONKAI too for Misa and Akane intro.
And when that song was over it shot straight to the sun 🌞
If you like instrumentals don't forget their oldest one the oldest one 'Onset' LIVE, as well as 'Without Holding Back' . . . ua-cam.com/video/eEiE3ND7JEc/v-deo.html There's a story about Kanami knowing that Miku's skills were not up to the song she had just written. So, she wrote another song, one that would help Miku get her chops up to speed for the first song. It's just a guess, but I think this is that song, and that first song, the one that Miku wasn't ready for, was 'Without Holding Back'. An yes! Kanami has a pedal that makes her guitar sound like a MIDI song from a 16-Bit Video Game. I first noticed it in 'Influencer', but also a little in 'Shambles' and 'Show Them'.
Kanami's guitar is the voice here.Saiki must sometimes rest a litle
THIS IS SAIKI TO THE MAX!
"I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU LIVE!"
I❤BAND-MAID
Seems like Kanami's guitar took over like the lead vocals normally would.
Onset is another great instrumental. I think From Now On is just a bit better just because of how aggressive it is.
Next "ONSET" 🙂
I wonder if The Gringa likes Band-Maid or not? It's hard to say!
I can hear her laugh 😁
TJ, you have a new guitar part to learn! You guys haven't done any of the instrumentals?? O.o If you want to take another look at this one check this fancam. ua-cam.com/video/1gmH4EcwrC8/v-deo.html&pp=ygUcYmFuZCBtYWlkIGZyb20gbm93IG9uIGJvc3Rvbg%3D%3D Vlad is on Kanami's end so you can see Her Mincho-ness all the way through. Thanks for the reaction!
THis was Killer!! THank you!!
Dyk a group of 4 guys on a reaction said Kanami was just showing off. They whined when she didn't play a solo long enough then when she goes all out they say she's overplaying. Well i don't give a sh*t cos Mincho plays everything with such feeling that she's unstoppable.😁
Reminds me of the 2 prix who watched the Dice MV and cried "Autotune" at the vocals...pure trolling the Maidiacs in that case.
@@philproffitt8363 OMG they tried to be as disrespectful as they could. They even criticised Saiki for her voice emotionally breaking at the end of "Endless Story". They deserved all they got in the comments.😡
if you consider this song to be "Deus Irae" by BAND-MAID, I think it might be best to experience many other songs like you two beforehand and learn about their history before coming to this song.
Anyway, it's very moving to see Kanami, who is usually modest, give it her all with the determination that "Sai-chan isn't here in this song, so I'll sing it all the way through."
This instrumental song is the biggest gap between their kawaii appearance and the quality of the song.
It's a song that truly epitomizes their diversity/versatility. If it suits Jimmy-san's taste, that's all the better.
(To reveal the secret of the guitar modulation, Kanami adds an octave higher with Eventide H9 Harmonizer.)
There are not many, but there are a few other high-firepower instrumental songs, so I hope you will enjoy them sometime😊
If you love this then Onset will blow you away. IMO Onset is their best instrumental!
And guess what, they can play it live too: ua-cam.com/video/_p7yFNGtuLQ/v-deo.html
Kanami Tsunami
こんばんは、お疲れ様です。っていうか、なんでスマパンTやねん！wwww
Blazing Heart / covered by KOIAI.
The snow & ice kept me from watching Band-Maid Monday at the coffee shop. I was forced to watch it at home but enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing you two headbanging made me want to join in, but a couple of traumatic back injuries tell me that doing so is not a wise idea.
FYI... Some of Band-Maids other great instrumentals are Onset, Without Holding Back, and Don't Be Long. They also did a few songs that actually have vocals but played them instrumentally in the "White Room". I was going to say the White Room style videos are like their very first video ever for Thrill, but looking through your playlist I don't think you have reacted to Thrill. Thrill is the video that put Band-Maid on the map and kept their management from dropping them. If you haven't seen it you will want to at some point. Saiki was still a baby when they filmed it. (LOL) I am exaggerating of course but she was like 19 or something to that nature and it shows.
Angry Band-Maid check out “Rinne “. They did the song after critics said they were too poppy sounding.