Maddy, Miku, who writes their lyrics, is almost always upbeat and forward looking. That is the reason they have prevailed for 10 years in a business that normally chews up and spits out new bands. By the way, Band Maid has a few rock ballads and emotionally uplifting songs. "Daydreaming" was an early song the Kanami wrote to give Saiki's voice a rest. "About Us" was a song written for Band Maid's fans when the pandemic shut down the world. "Memorable" is a love song to their fans after their 2022 tour in the U.S. If you like Live hard rock, check out the official live videos of "Puzzle" and "No God" filmed recently at the Tokyo Garden Theatre.
Personally for me, it doesn't matter if it is a live video performance or a MV, Band-Maid rocks. I have been listening to Band-Maid every day for years and it is still not enough. They also were vote as the best J-Rock band of 2022 which just proves a point...one step closer to World Domination (世界征服-sekai seifuku).
I believe you summed up beautifully what Band-Maid and other all female Japanese rock bands are all about. The sheer joy and positivity is overwhelming. All western hard rock seems dark and depressing. I loved this.
I understand exactly what you’re talking about. Interesting to hear you highlight a “gap” between the music and the lyric content. I honestly hadn’t thought of that yet. True, Band-Maid absolutely kills it live. The fans are the sixth band member. However, you like music videos? The Maids excel there, too. Here are some music videos that most Maidiacs would agree on: “Daydreaming,” uptempo ballad. Not what you’re expecting. A curveball from the Maids “From Now On,” heavy metal instrumental. No lyrics, but plenty of emotional impact. A “song without words.” Goosebumps guaranteed. “Influencer,” social media commentary in a fast-paced song without classification. Absolutely stunning setting and videography. C’mon Maidiacs! 🎉Let’s get Maddy to 10k subs and get this poor girl a new shirt 👚 😂
Miku Kobato, the rhythm guitarist, writes most of the lyrics with Saiki the lead vocalist apparently contributing more and more, from what I've read in interviews. There are a lot of literary and philosophical references. Miku's song, (Miku always has a song on their albums where she is the lead vocalist) 'Sayonakidori' is loosely based on Romeo and Juliet for example. She's truly a poet. I've been saying that a Band-Maid lyrics book would read like a great book of poetry! Here's a link to Sayonakidori. This is an acoustic version they did on a Christmas day livestream concert during covid. ua-cam.com/video/sGzAQigaL14/v-deo.html It's definitely a favorite among Maidiacs. When Miku goes for that note, all the Maidiacs hold their breath. You'll understand that after you watch it! 🙂 Great reaction! Thanks.
BAND-MAID are very up on the times and what is going on in the world! Miku Kobato is very prolific! Miku is 31 now and she writes most of the lyrics! She started out in an idol group, but said "Fuck that!" and began recruiting members for her own rock band back in 2012/2013! And all these members are amazing musicians!
I smiled when you asked at the start if they were safe driving the cars around fast as it would be dangerous, because I knew there was still the shots to come of them strapped to the top of the vehicles. Band-Maid, like all female, Japanese bands, don't just bring complex, note-perfect and slamming music with them wherever they appear (either live or on their MV's), they always also bring happiness and smiles and a positive, friendly attitude. Miku also writes deep lyrics which reflect her personal thoughts on Life, rather than any simple words.
Tony : Just so you know. I'm going to the today's venue, Citta in Kawasaki, with my wife in matching outfits (Maid T-shirts in different colors). 2nd okyu-ji this year since TGT. I could hardly sleep last night 😄
@@flugelhornoldman1362 You are blessed in life, in many ways. I am sure you and your wife will have another memorable experience with Band-Maid. I am hoping they will come to Europe next year. Hopefully to the UK and, most hopefully of all, to Wales!
I really love their MV’s for having pretty simple ideas perfectly executed. This is probably their most complicated MV but they still show off everyone’s playing.
Intense - yet happy and upbeat - and the song is ABOUT SOMETHING. That describes a typical Band-Maid song. Add Miku Kobato's lyrics to list of reasons why Band-Maid is a "Must Hear, Must See" band. I've seen a "The Making Of..." video for both "Influencer" and "Gion-Cho" but I *really* want to see one for "Warning!" I really want to know how in the World they talked Kanami into being strapped to the roof of a speeding car. I don't care that they were wearing harnesses, the support structures looked DANGEROUS! WTF were they thinking? Misa and Akane too! With a full drum set! Un-Freakin'-beleivable! Who was in charge of safety? Alec Baldwin? Notice that they couldn't get Saiki or Miku on top of either of those cars! And THE EXPLOSION was Waaaaay over the top!
We’re so lucky to be in the Age of Band-Maid - a Period of time where this Epic band is Eons ahead of other bands launching the Era of The Band-Maid Epoch! 🤔Thx, Maddy!
Right, the topics of their lyrics are often anything but light or insignificant. And yet they usually package it in such a way that you still end up with more positive thoughts and more energy than before. This is something you can generally observe with a number of bands from Japan, and something I've talked about with a few people in the last few days. We're not necessarily used to it, are we? :) But these ladies can also be quite good at triggering tears when they want to, as songs like 'About Us', 'Memorable' or 'Daydreaming' prove. :) Short explanation: The first two of these are songs that are especially addressed to their fans. While 'About Us' was written during the lockdown months when they saw on social media how everyone was struggling, 'Memorable' is a song they wrote during their US tour last year. _____________________ _"Sometimes we laugh because we're sad or to hide our frustration"_ - from *Gacharic Spin* -「 I Wish I 」 🎶✨
Oh yeah they have a ton of cool music videos. One I love is for the song "Bubble", the video is a tribute to Freddy Mercury and they recreate scenes from the move Bohemian Rhapsody.
React to "Endless Story". Notice that all members shine all of the time - there's no real focus on a specific band member. Even during a guitar solo, you can hear MISA underneath it.
You will be a Maidiac for sure! LOL since most of their songs are like this! Yes they do have some fantastic lyrics. Even when it might be dark there’s always light at the end. I think you will like Unleash!!!!!. It’s about their frustrations of not being able to play during Covid. BTW they have some awesome acoustic live videos too.
Yep, I think the Maids were out to prove they can and will do anything the bad boys might do in this video! The Maids are not to be trifled with!! 😂 Perhaps it’s time for seeing the softer side of the Maids? If I were you, I’d move one of these to the top of your list: - “Daydreaming” - official MV - “Memorable” - official MV - “About Us” - official live video - “Wonderland” - official live video - “Start Over” - official MV - “Sayonkadori” - official MV, acoustic - “Catharsis” - official MV, acoustic I think you’ve seen their hard-edge side. I’d love for you to see their softer side! Take care and rock on 🤘🏼 🔥🎸🥁🎤🎼😀✌🏼
Welcome to the Maidiacs Mandy! Between Band-Maid and Jinjer reactions you got my sub. With Band-Maid I mostly prefer their official live videos but with Jinjer , they have some great live videos but their OMVs are usually epic. Cheers from West Texas!🤘🏻🤘🏻😎
@@MaddyReactions 😁 They have a lot of good songs, and a couple of good MV's, Manners for example. Another good one is Onset, but that one is live, I don't think there is a studio version.
The Dragon Cries is one of my favourites but one of the lesser Band Maid videos reacted to which is strange to me as it has a fantastic message to us all. ua-cam.com/video/skEkpogsmE0/v-deo.html also Manners just for the beat/funk ua-cam.com/video/-FWuMx_pkH4/v-deo.html and thanks to replying to my comment on the Ren video about driving my bus in England
I’ve been a band maid fan for years now. They came up after a gogo7188 video who was my introduction to Japanese rock. Since band maid I’ve explored so much more Japanes music and would highly recommend Waiting For Rain by Minami, Bijin by Chanmina and Nautilus by Yorushika. Keep enjoying our wonderful Maids 💙❤️🤍🖤
What Japan is doing musically is just so incredible. I’ve got a love for music deeper than I’ve ever felt and I don’t even understand the lyrics as they are being sung. Thankfully lots of the videos have cc and for the ones that don’t, fans have translated ❤️
Maddy, Miku, who writes their lyrics, is almost always upbeat and forward looking. That is the reason they have prevailed for 10 years in a business that normally chews up and spits out new bands. By the way, Band Maid has a few rock ballads and emotionally uplifting songs. "Daydreaming" was an early song the Kanami wrote to give Saiki's voice a rest. "About Us" was a song written for Band Maid's fans when the pandemic shut down the world. "Memorable" is a love song to their fans after their 2022 tour in the U.S. If you like Live hard rock, check out the official live videos of "Puzzle" and "No God" filmed recently at the Tokyo Garden Theatre.
Personally for me, it doesn't matter if it is a live video performance or a MV, Band-Maid rocks. I have been listening to Band-Maid every day for years and it is still not enough. They also were vote as the best J-Rock band of 2022 which just proves a point...one step closer to World Domination (世界征服-sekai seifuku).
LOL Love it!!
I believe you summed up beautifully what Band-Maid and other all female Japanese rock bands are all about. The sheer joy and positivity is overwhelming. All western hard rock seems dark and depressing. I loved this.
I understand exactly what you’re talking about. Interesting to hear you highlight a “gap” between the music and the lyric content.
I honestly hadn’t thought of that yet.
True, Band-Maid absolutely kills it live. The fans are the sixth band member. However, you like music videos? The Maids excel there, too. Here are some music videos that most Maidiacs would agree on:
“Daydreaming,” uptempo ballad. Not what you’re expecting. A curveball from the Maids
“From Now On,” heavy metal instrumental. No lyrics, but plenty of emotional impact. A “song without words.” Goosebumps guaranteed.
“Influencer,” social media commentary in a fast-paced song without classification. Absolutely stunning setting and videography.
C’mon Maidiacs! 🎉Let’s get Maddy to 10k subs and get this poor girl a new shirt 👚 😂
💖😂
Band Maid is smile rock! If you ever go to a live show its all ages, and types of folks also everyone is smiling.
Miku Kobato, the rhythm guitarist, writes most of the lyrics with Saiki the lead vocalist apparently contributing more and more, from what I've read in interviews. There are a lot of literary and philosophical references. Miku's song, (Miku always has a song on their albums where she is the lead vocalist) 'Sayonakidori' is loosely based on Romeo and Juliet for example. She's truly a poet. I've been saying that a Band-Maid lyrics book would read like a great book of poetry! Here's a link to Sayonakidori. This is an acoustic version they did on a Christmas day livestream concert during covid. ua-cam.com/video/sGzAQigaL14/v-deo.html It's definitely a favorite among Maidiacs. When Miku goes for that note, all the Maidiacs hold their breath. You'll understand that after you watch it! 🙂 Great reaction! Thanks.
Lovely!
@@MaddyReactions 🤘🙂🤘
Pigeon power rules
BAND-MAID are very up on the times and what is going on in the world! Miku Kobato is very prolific! Miku is 31 now and she writes most of the lyrics! She started out in an idol group, but said "Fuck that!" and began recruiting members for her own rock band back in 2012/2013! And all these members are amazing musicians!
Ooooh! 🌸💖
5:35 - "I feel like I'm becoming a bigger Band-Maid fan"
Us - "Well we did it, folks. Maddy is among us Maidiacs now"
😂☺️
I smiled when you asked at the start if they were safe driving the cars around fast as it would be dangerous, because I knew there was still the shots to come of them strapped to the top of the vehicles. Band-Maid, like all female, Japanese bands, don't just bring complex, note-perfect and slamming music with them wherever they appear (either live or on their MV's), they always also bring happiness and smiles and a positive, friendly attitude. Miku also writes deep lyrics which reflect her personal thoughts on Life, rather than any simple words.
LOLThey definitely took me for a ride, pun intended! Lol
Miku also brings the funniest pigeon time ever. No band has anything like a Miku.
Tony : Just so you know. I'm going to the today's venue, Citta in Kawasaki, with my wife in matching outfits (Maid T-shirts in different colors). 2nd okyu-ji this year since TGT. I could hardly sleep last night 😄
@@flugelhornoldman1362 You are blessed in life, in many ways. I am sure you and your wife will have another memorable experience with Band-Maid. I am hoping they will come to Europe next year. Hopefully to the UK and, most hopefully of all, to Wales!
@@MaddyReactions They are the uber for the soul! 😂
I really love their MV’s for having pretty simple ideas perfectly executed. This is probably their most complicated MV but they still show off everyone’s playing.
Intense - yet happy and upbeat - and the song is ABOUT SOMETHING. That describes a typical Band-Maid song. Add Miku Kobato's lyrics to list of reasons why Band-Maid is a "Must Hear, Must See" band.
I've seen a "The Making Of..." video for both "Influencer" and "Gion-Cho" but I *really* want to see one for "Warning!" I really want to know how in the World they talked Kanami into being strapped to the roof of a speeding car. I don't care that they were wearing harnesses, the support structures looked DANGEROUS! WTF were they thinking? Misa and Akane too! With a full drum set! Un-Freakin'-beleivable!
Who was in charge of safety? Alec Baldwin?
Notice that they couldn't get Saiki or Miku on top of either of those cars! And THE EXPLOSION was Waaaaay over the top!
Band Maid kicks total ass, always! Band Maid Forever!!!!!
We’re so lucky to be in the Age of Band-Maid - a Period of time where this Epic band is Eons ahead of other bands launching the Era of The Band-Maid Epoch! 🤔Thx, Maddy!
I agree! ☺️
One that really will grab you is (The Dragon Cries). Very emotional song that really hits home!!!!!!
Right, the topics of their lyrics are often anything but light or insignificant. And yet they usually package it in such a way that you still end up with more positive thoughts and more energy than before. This is something you can generally observe with a number of bands from Japan, and something I've talked about with a few people in the last few days. We're not necessarily used to it, are we? :) But these ladies can also be quite good at triggering tears when they want to, as songs like 'About Us', 'Memorable' or 'Daydreaming' prove. :) Short explanation: The first two of these are songs that are especially addressed to their fans. While 'About Us' was written during the lockdown months when they saw on social media how everyone was struggling, 'Memorable' is a song they wrote during their US tour last year.
_____________________
_"Sometimes we laugh because we're sad or to hide our frustration"_ - from *Gacharic Spin* -「 I Wish I 」 🎶✨
Very true!
Oh yeah they have a ton of cool music videos. One I love is for the song "Bubble", the video is a tribute to Freddy Mercury and they recreate scenes from the move Bohemian Rhapsody.
MinchoZilla! 🎸🦖
Lol love it!
NOT a Band-Maid fan, but a "Maidiac". Next song - Blooming - ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html
Thanks so much for reaction, BM truly a unique band.
Yes they are!
You have completely grasped the Po Pigeon concept. Dichotomy.
Very cool
React to "Endless Story". Notice that all members shine all of the time - there's no real focus on a specific band member. Even during a guitar solo, you can hear MISA underneath it.
You will be a Maidiac for sure! LOL since most of their songs are like this! Yes they do have some fantastic lyrics. Even when it might be dark there’s always light at the end. I think you will like Unleash!!!!!. It’s about their frustrations of not being able to play during Covid. BTW they have some awesome acoustic live videos too.
One of them said about the explosion, that was only time they were warm all night!
Yep, I think the Maids were out to prove they can and will do anything the bad boys might do in this video! The Maids are not to be trifled with!! 😂
Perhaps it’s time for seeing the softer side of the Maids?
If I were you, I’d move one of these to the top of your list:
- “Daydreaming” - official MV
- “Memorable” - official MV
- “About Us” - official live video
- “Wonderland” - official live video
- “Start Over” - official MV
- “Sayonkadori” - official MV, acoustic
- “Catharsis” - official MV, acoustic
I think you’ve seen their hard-edge side. I’d love for you to see their softer side!
Take care and rock on 🤘🏼 🔥🎸🥁🎤🎼😀✌🏼
Thanks, great!
Welcome to the Maidiacs Mandy!
Between Band-Maid and Jinjer reactions you got my sub. With Band-Maid I mostly prefer their official live videos but with Jinjer , they have some great live videos but their OMVs are usually epic.
Cheers from West Texas!🤘🏻🤘🏻😎
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The music videos are awesome blooming mv next please
Yes!!
I'll forever be preaching the gospel of Band-Maid.
Your beauty distracts me ♥️
I'll subscribe
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Send in the stunt maids they killed this live in D.C. last October have you heard the other bands? Wish they were around when I waa stationed in japan
Which other bands?
no drag
no sex,
no violence
But they are the ones who can rock 😎
YES! I love it ☺️ 🎸
Their rock and roll makes people happy 😍
It's a winning warning dude😮
Yessss
Not convinced you're a Maidiac yet...maybe a costume will seal the deal 🤔😉🤣 YES...bomb lyrics by 'Miku Bay'...whole band are Fire 🔥 💪👊👍🤘🤘🤘
LOL 😂
No cars were harmed in the making of this music video... oh, no wait 🤔R.I.P. poor Cadillac and Jaguar. Good song though 😊 And good reaction.
LOL 😂
@@MaddyReactions 😁
They have a lot of good songs, and a couple of good MV's, Manners for example. Another good one is Onset, but that one is live, I don't think there is a studio version.
The Dragon Cries is one of my favourites but one of the lesser Band Maid videos reacted to which is strange to me as it has a fantastic message to us all. ua-cam.com/video/skEkpogsmE0/v-deo.html also Manners just for the beat/funk ua-cam.com/video/-FWuMx_pkH4/v-deo.html and thanks to replying to my comment on the Ren video about driving my bus in England
Will check those out!
Cakra Khan performing "Tennessee Whiskey" ua-cam.com/video/IxJotei5eY4/v-deo.html
I’ve been a band maid fan for years now. They came up after a gogo7188 video who was my introduction to Japanese rock. Since band maid I’ve explored so much more Japanes music and would highly recommend Waiting For Rain by Minami, Bijin by Chanmina and Nautilus by Yorushika. Keep enjoying our wonderful Maids 💙❤️🤍🖤
Ohhhhh!!!
What Japan is doing musically is just so incredible. I’ve got a love for music deeper than I’ve ever felt and I don’t even understand the lyrics as they are being sung. Thankfully lots of the videos have cc and for the ones that don’t, fans have translated ❤️