Akane’s creative and tasteful use of double kicks was one the things that hooked me right from the start with these ladies. Fantastic drummer paired with stellar guitars and vocals equals what has become my absolute favorite rock band playing today. Best of all they always make me smile! 😊
@@GaryHolloway-810 moin, Gary! I’m with Peter and I’m with you! She’s One of the best Guitarist in the Whole World! Grüße aus dem heute mal wieder sonnigen Hamburg! Ben Pou
@@tasminoben686 Hi Ben, It's been damn hot in London the last few days so i guess it's been the same in Hamburg. But you can always rely on Mincho to turn the heat up further :)
Each member of B-M play exactly what's required to make their songs as good as possible, nothing more, nothing less. The standout showpiece moments & lead/bass conversations aren't on the albums & are designed to give the crowd unforgettable experiences at their concerts :)
@@jjo154 She snapped that vertebrae back into place in no time, & she hooked Kanami's coffee donut on her spike heel that Mincho had balanced on me. Later MISA gave me one of her ashiatsu massages & that ironed out any other kinks.😁
I’ve seen Akane mess with her band members in the outro bit at the end of the song. She’ll go for the big hit and then see who she can get to strum their guitars without her. They have way too much fun on stage.
I was thinking the same thing! Also, I might be imagining this, but I think I remember Saiki using a drum stick on a cymbal or drum to lead the final, extended beats of a song. They sure do like to have fun at their concerts.
i got to see Kane get Kanami doing that in San Diego on Domination i believe gotta check on the video for that show, but everyone was cracking up audience and band
As many people are saying here, I think that varying between chords and runs on solos is where it's at. Kanami is good at runs, but she knows when to throw the chords in to make a solo more intense or more melodic. Also note where she has Miku arranged on rhythm to provide chord support during the solos. That's all incredibly well thought out.
Kanami's solos are almost always a mixture of chords, octaves, notes, and tapping. The solo (the one right before the vocals come back in) in this song is a good example. She uses whatever fits the song, and I love her choices in nearly every song.
The best thing about Kanami (Lead guitar) is that she will give you a little bit of everything in most songs. Her goal is to write a great song and not to show off and shred just for the sake of shredding. Sadly, her playing ability is sometimes underrated because of that.
9:15 - This little section is reminding me of some of the great jamming sessions by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee from "RUSH" instrumental songs, it's almost as if these 'Maidens' are picking up the abilities laid down by those guys and running with them into the future. SO phenomenal!
About signals at the end of the song ... during the whole 2023 US tour, Akane tried to fool her mates with false signals 😂 - and it worked most of the time 😁. They are extremely playfull live.
That's how the best current rock band does it LIVE......Check out PLAY LIVE....will blow your mind !!!!! Being a drummer also...Shambles MV is probably one of Akane's best performances I have ever heard
One of my favorite thing about Band-Maid is that it's like every member is a lead player; Lead guitar, lead bass, lead drums, lead vocals. These ladies are top tier musicians
It's not one of their most popular tracks, but the rhythm is very interesting on Balance, from their Unleash EP. You might enjoy checking it out, as a drummer.
Dude.....3 Band maid reviews??? Are you teasing US ???? You have just scratched the surface...10 years and 135 songs !!!!!! Being a drummer, I totally enjoy your reviews !!!!! The song Shamble's MV and Play live will blow your drummer's mind. I have seen them live and can tell you that I think this the best LIVE band currently out there !!!!
Kanami has an innate sense of what the song requires when she composes her solos. Chords, notes...she puts them together in ways that I have never heard before. Full disclosure....I'm 70 years old and I've seen them all. Quite simply, Band Maid are the best rock band that I have ever seen or heard. No question. I listen to them and I am 18 again. It's a really good feeling.
Nice reaction. Akane (the happiest drummer ever) is the glue. She never falters Live even when her emotions take over. Now try the instrumental FROM NOW ON and prepare to be Awesomated. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 9.59
AKANE’s drumming in the OMVs for FROM NOW ON (an instrumental) and SHAMBLES (an anime commission) are especially brutal and well produced. I would enjoy your analysis of each. BTW, nothing you heard here was spontaneous. Compare to their performance at Lollapalooza. They put in the work to perfect their craft.
on the ending of the song you mentioned when i saw them live Akane (the gorilla) fooled Kanami (lead guitar) and stopped her flourish for a beat to throw her off before finishing. it cracked us all up both the audience and the girls of Band- Maid
The lead with chords was actually playing individual notes, but in conjunction with the play of more than one string. Literally playing both lead and rhythm.
Great reaction-Thanks. It usually take reactors a few shots at understanding Band-Maid's arrangements, but you were pretty quick on it. Kanami (Lead guitar) generally composes their music in an orchestral style I guess- each instrument contributing a different element to the song. I've heard this song so many time but never noticed the single bell note. Another thing that Akane does does on the snare are double, instead of single hits. I started drumming because of Akane and I'm a better drummer now, after 3 years than I ever was at playing guitar for 40 years- It's never too late. To hear a different style of drumming try Wonderland Official Live Video- there's cross sticks and great use of symbols.
Chords or notes. Whichever serves the song. Very few if any bands have the bassist shine as much as Band Maid. Just one more thing that makes them special. There are separate videos of each member. You can get a feel for their ambitions as musicians
The Drummer's name is Akane "The Beast" Hirose. She is Half Gorilla & Half Drum Machine. Sh has a Drum Solo Video from this same show! And MISA always plays Lead Bass. But Kanami pulls out all the stops and uses everything, chords, notes, harmonic double stops, hammer ons, pull offs, tapping. You name it, it's in there. But this was in the middle of a 3 1/2 Hour Set.
Always an enjoyable experience when you react to Band-Maid. Great guitarist - I prefer notes, but I prefer chords from most bands cause it's easier to set, sustain or change the direction of the mood of a song. I love it when Kanami is playing notes, watching her fingers dance up and down the frets is eye candy.
One song I think you would enjoy in order to see Akane's unique double pedal use is called "Bubble." There's a great MV for it where they really made sure to showcase bits from the players that accentuate it.
In the actual concert the previous song "Dice" has everybody on the main stage. At the end the drums alone continue on while Kanami and Misa go down the runway to the platform. Then the song "Hate?" starts with a Kanami pick slide. Edited - the electronic sounds are there but happen after the pick slide. I had stopped the video too soon and now realize that I was mistaken.
*BAND MAID!* Their live performances are immaculate. Members: *Saiki* lead vocal *Miku* BU vocals/ guitar *MISA* bass *Kanami* lead guitar *AKANE* drums 🤘❤🔥🤘
Awesome breakdown of Band Maid's performance of "Hate?" I did get to see them live and perform this song in Sacramento last year. It was in a smaller venue but their energy was still incredible. Watch them live if you have the chance. You won't be disappointed.
Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this very performance at the venue on Nov.26, last year. Very exciting 3-hour-40-minute-long show with 33-song setlist. (Happy fatigue thereafter 😄) Band-Maid is one of the best bands in our country, especially in live performance. Just a little tip from a 68-yo Japanese fan. We say "Japan is the country obsessed by Rock Music". The history is very long and the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Speaking of hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan since as early as 1970s : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Queen (1975), Kiss (1977), Cheap Trick / Van Halen / Scorpions (1978), Judas Priest (1978/79) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands. They are daughters of American / European rock, for sure. (Many are grand-daughters in terms of age.) Uh-oh, we also say "Japan is the country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄
The concert was their 10th year anniversary tour final. They have been together for over 10 years, with Akane and Misa the bass player being friends from their music school days, Akane playing in the acoustic band with Kanami, so they are so tight knitted, not just as a band, but more like a family, or friends. They embrace each other's difference in musical taste, style and create the unmistakable Band-Maid sound together.
And just think, most of their concerts (they call them "servings" - they are maids after all) last 2+ hours. This one was 3.5 hours long! No support bands, no encores.
Some of their songs are pure thrash rock …. Personally I like their hard rock stuff … get to hear and see more … plus I think it would play better internationally… still … love me some Band Maid !!
I really enjoy your reactions. I know that everyone will be getting you to react to the next most kick-ass song, but one song that never seems to get any requests or recommendations is Start Over. It's a very different Band-Maid song, and I think especially as a drummer, you'll get a kick out of it. Plus, there's a nice surprise for you at the end, lol.
It's amazing how Band-Maid has rewritten the laws of nature: Hate brings Love! 😖--->🎀--->😍 Some news... -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID just completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song, “Show Them.” -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1. -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa -- July 21 OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 -- Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO -- Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 -- Sept. 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori (But you might already know all this.) Thx, Frodo!
Lately sometimes Akane will surprise them by delaying the last end drum beats pretending to hit the drums but stopping short to catch her fellow Maids out. Oh and it don't matter what way Kanami plays it's all good to my ears.
Akane Hirose Hirose Akane A-chan The Gorillla Not only are they doing this LIVE, they're doing this near the 3 hour point of a 3 - 1/2 hour long concert. "HATE?" was no. 27 on a 33 song set list at Band-Maid's Tenth Anniversary Tour Final. They tried to pull out ALL THE STOPS at his concert but then realized they couldn't perform all the songs they wanted to, so they schedule a 'Spin Off' extension a few months later and did twenty more songs at a smaller venue. The second concert was just as good as the first.
The name of the Gorilla is Akane (A - Ka- Nay), and prior to this song (#27 of 33 (3.5 hours)) at #25, she had a freestyle drum solo that flowed into their fastest song Blackhole (220bpm), Po! #26 (Dice) was a 2fer with Hate? Akane has got to be a World class athlete, Po! 🦍🍌PS, was there (from LA) and it's still fresh in my memories, Po!
🥁🦍 Akane the Gorilla she has been known to fling banana peals into the crowd. 🍌 ... her band mates describe her as the normal one hahahaha! they are a bunch of quirky goofballs that have a ton of talent.
Akane holds the song together with Miku's help, releasing Kanami and MISA to throw down in that awesome back and forth conversation, as Band-Maid doesn't do battles! The moral of the story, don't piss Saiki, the lead singer, off!
It's normal that Japanese rock makes us think of anime theme songs... Animes are Japanese, so the studios turn to Japanese groups or singers to do the openings of animes... So when we listen a Japanese rock group, we find links with what we hear in anime... Personally I have never seen an anime with an American or European rock group for their opening... Moreover Band Maid has already done several anime openings (Log Horizon, Platinum End, Yughi'O, ...)
There are a bunch. Gunslinger Girl had The Light Before We Land by The Delgados, from Scotland. Eden of the East had Falling Down by Oasis. A Silent Voice had My Generation by The Who. Serial Experiments Lain had Duvet by Boa. etc.
@@daaaaaaveYes, but in the case of the majority of anime, these are original compositions specially requested from groups or singers to illustrate the atmosphere of the anime. For a group or singer, it's a big step forward to be chosen for an anime. If the anime is successful, this allows them to be widely distributed. In your example, the songs cited are not made specifically for the anime. It also happened to Band Maid in the other direction... The American Netflix series Kate uses songs from Band Maid (Blooming). Note: It is logical that a producer chooses a local group for his music, even if the theme of the work is very far from the producing country... Even Disney for Mulan used American songs while the plot is goes to china...
A little late, but nice job with your reaction. You caught right away how great Akane's feet are, and how she incorporates her feet in the middle of a run, or basically just uses them like two more hands. While Jimmy Page never really called her the reincarnation of John Bonham (a maidiac legend), he did want his picture taken with her and it's easily found online. Now here's some more stuff you should know about her. Even when playing a mid-tempo song with nothing flashy, if you pay attention you'll notice that she doesn't repeat patterns very much as a general rule, and the notes she chooses to accent are not something you ever imagine as a musical choice. It's almost random, and more than one drummer has tried to cover their songs, only to wind up frustrated because they can't remember the drum part. Unpredictability is a theme with these incredible ladies, and the drum patterns are just one musical element that demonstrates that. You'll notice that the instrumental parts rarely repeat on verses, and they'll throw in a lot of structural composition elements that "throw you off" - to make it interesting musically. I'm an old trumpet player that started my career as a band director (wasn't for me, so I only did it for 4 years), and listened to a lot of hard bop. And most of my friends, and my wife, are drummers. She is sort of like Roy Haynes or Keith Moon (sometimes), as she'll play an equal role being "up front" sound wise with the others. And yes, MISA is basically a lead bassist. She almost never just keeps time with the drummer. And also yes, their music is so dense it can be disorienting at first, but their music just keeps getting better with every listen. I could go on forever, but in your future journeys, listen for her patterns, or lack thereof, on future Band-Maid reactions. (Which I hope there are many of) Cheers!
I can't wait for you to react to the bass and drum extravaganza pairing of Manners & Black Hole Live (ua-cam.com/video/iaf94nNSRGE/v-deo.html). It really shows the range of styles that Band Maid covers, all the while being awesome. Fun reaction, thank you for the insights!
As a guitarist, I have no preference. Whatever fits the feel of the song. I do prefer bluesy or melodic single note leads to shredding. I find switching between single note and chording the most fun.
I prefer, no matter if bass or guitar, solos that are not interrupted by lip gymnastics :) Not for me, I know the song, but I can hardly imagine that the reactor gets a feeling for the solo at all.
@@rolandkarlsson7072 That's Roger Chance who spreads the seeds of Band- Maid on the internet like he was Johnny Appleseed. Shout out to Roger for his tireless efforts in promoting Band-Maid to the UA-cam reactors.
Excellent musical breakdown. Soooo, many reactors claim to have musical talent, but simply watch the music and then just wave thier devil horns? n scream. You'll probably get bombarded with comments, "to many stops, just play the music, dude." Personally, i want to know WHY a musical piece is different, what sets it apart. I only have about 5 reactorts that can do that.
Unfortunately this is a reaction and analysis video where I pause and comment on elements of the musicality and performance. Good news is that there’s a link to the original video in the description. Hope the link in the description helps! 😁
@@coversandcommentary I have seen a bunch of reactions to this video most reactors allow the solo section finish before they pause and go back to the begining of it and play it again and pause n make comments about it then , they respect the artists .
What is more impressive than this being played live, that this was performed with 33 other amazing songs spanning over 3+ hours long.
Akane’s creative and tasteful use of double kicks was one the things that hooked me right from the start with these ladies. Fantastic drummer paired with stellar guitars and vocals equals what has become my absolute favorite rock band playing today. Best of all they always make me smile! 😊
Notes or chords is no question for me. I simply love Kanami's versatility in combining both. She's one of the most unique guitarists in recent years.
I'm with Peter. I love everything Kanami does, even her little swingy arms dance & soaring airplane run :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 moin, Gary! I’m with Peter and I’m with you! She’s One of the best Guitarist in the Whole World! Grüße aus dem heute mal wieder sonnigen Hamburg! Ben Pou
@@tasminoben686 Hi Ben, It's been damn hot in London the last few days so i guess it's been the same in Hamburg. But you can always rely on Mincho to turn the heat up further :)
This! Variety, it is rumored, is the spice of life.
@@Kevin6059 Ooh nice comment.👍
Each member of B-M play exactly what's required to make their songs as good as possible, nothing more, nothing less. The standout showpiece moments & lead/bass conversations aren't on the albums & are designed to give the crowd unforgettable experiences at their concerts :)
And also to impress Gary. That's important to them, too!
@@crabuki1273 🤣🤣🤣
@@crabuki1273 They impress me every day, GG. And anyway i'm an impressionable guy, Kanami says so.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 I thought that was Saiki making an impression on you at the end of the DYTM MV?
@@jjo154 She snapped that vertebrae back into place in no time, & she hooked Kanami's coffee donut on her spike heel that Mincho had balanced on me. Later MISA gave me one of her ashiatsu massages & that ironed out any other kinks.😁
With Band-Maid it’s never “how do I sound?”, it’s “how does the song sound?”
Everyone serves the song.
Kanami and The Barefoot Assassin were having a conversation, not a duel.
MISA is lead bassist, Po! 🕊️ She stands in the shadows only when she needs a swig.
Best rock band on the planet.
Excellent reaction! Thanks for reacting to the Maids!
I prefer Kanami's choices to just creatively shred that exact right amount, like the argument between Kanami and Misa in this song.
I’ve seen Akane mess with her band members in the outro bit at the end of the song. She’ll go for the big hit and then see who she can get to strum their guitars without her. They have way too much fun on stage.
I was thinking the same thing! Also, I might be imagining this, but I think I remember Saiki using a drum stick on a cymbal or drum to lead the final, extended beats of a song. They sure do like to have fun at their concerts.
Yeah, she did it on the "No God" live MV. Akane faked the ending, fooling the band lol!
i got to see Kane get Kanami doing that in San Diego on Domination i believe gotta check on the video for that show, but everyone was cracking up audience and band
As many people are saying here, I think that varying between chords and runs on solos is where it's at. Kanami is good at runs, but she knows when to throw the chords in to make a solo more intense or more melodic. Also note where she has Miku arranged on rhythm to provide chord support during the solos. That's all incredibly well thought out.
Kanami's solos are almost always a mixture of chords, octaves, notes, and tapping. The solo (the one right before the vocals come back in) in this song is a good example. She uses whatever fits the song, and I love her choices in nearly every song.
The best thing about Kanami (Lead guitar) is that she will give you a little bit of everything in most songs. Her goal is to write a great song and not to show off and shred just for the sake of shredding. Sadly, her playing ability is sometimes underrated because of that.
Amen!
9:15 - This little section is reminding me of some of the great jamming sessions by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee from "RUSH" instrumental songs, it's almost as if these 'Maidens' are picking up the abilities laid down by those guys and running with them into the future. SO phenomenal!
About signals at the end of the song ... during the whole 2023 US tour, Akane tried to fool her mates with false signals 😂 - and it worked most of the time 😁. They are extremely playfull live.
Thanks for the comments. These ladies put on a clinic every time they perform on stage. IMHO, they are the best live rock band on the planet.
Kanami always amazes us by beautiful mix of her phrasing and cutting, and flawless transitions between them. I think it's her signature.
Us fans (Maidiacs) love them, and I think musician's really appreciate the talent in each member.
As a musician AND a new-ish fan, I agree! 😁
That's how the best current rock band does it LIVE......Check out PLAY LIVE....will blow your mind !!!!! Being a drummer also...Shambles MV
is probably one of Akane's best performances I have ever heard
When you hate something, nothing really makes sense. It's a jumbled mess and a terrible feeling. Band-Maid translates the feeling into a musical form.
This is one of the best "hard-rock" songs I have heard in a long time. The Maids do no wrong!!!!!
One of my favorite thing about Band-Maid is that it's like every member is a lead player; Lead guitar, lead bass, lead drums, lead vocals. These ladies are top tier musicians
It's not one of their most popular tracks, but the rhythm is very interesting on Balance, from their Unleash EP. You might enjoy checking it out, as a drummer.
Great reaction and breakdown. Keep rocking with the Maids...the journey is long, but fulfilling as their portfolio is deep and diverse. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘
Dude.....3 Band maid reviews??? Are you teasing US ???? You have just scratched the surface...10 years and 135 songs !!!!!! Being a drummer, I totally enjoy your reviews !!!!! The song Shamble's MV and Play live will blow your drummer's mind. I have seen them live and can tell you that I think this the best LIVE band currently out there !!!!
Kanami has an innate sense of what the song requires when she composes her solos. Chords, notes...she puts them together in ways that I have never heard before. Full disclosure....I'm 70 years old and I've seen them all.
Quite simply, Band Maid are the best rock band that I have ever seen or heard. No question. I listen to them and I am 18 again. It's a really good feeling.
Nice reaction. Akane (the happiest drummer ever) is the glue. She never falters Live even when her emotions take over. Now try the instrumental FROM NOW ON and prepare to be Awesomated. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 9.59
AKANE’s drumming in the OMVs for FROM NOW ON (an instrumental) and SHAMBLES (an anime commission) are especially brutal and well produced. I would enjoy your analysis of each.
BTW, nothing you heard here was spontaneous. Compare to their performance at Lollapalooza. They put in the work to perfect their craft.
on the ending of the song you mentioned when i saw them live Akane (the gorilla) fooled Kanami (lead guitar) and stopped her flourish for a beat to throw her off before finishing. it cracked us all up both the audience and the girls of Band- Maid
A combination of both works for me
The lead with chords was actually playing individual notes, but in conjunction with the play of more than one string. Literally playing both lead and rhythm.
Saw them live twice last year. They always sound amazing.
Great reaction-Thanks. It usually take reactors a few shots at understanding Band-Maid's arrangements, but you were pretty quick on it. Kanami (Lead guitar) generally composes their music in an orchestral style I guess- each instrument contributing a different element to the song. I've heard this song so many time but never noticed the single bell note. Another thing that Akane does does on the snare are double, instead of single hits. I started drumming because of Akane and I'm a better drummer now, after 3 years than I ever was at playing guitar for 40 years- It's never too late. To hear a different style of drumming try Wonderland Official Live Video- there's cross sticks and great use of symbols.
Keep listening to Band Maid and you'll realize that Misa is one of the best bassists in the world and the she often plays a "lead" bass role.
Chords or notes. Whichever serves the song. Very few if any bands have the bassist shine as much as Band Maid. Just one more thing that makes them special.
There are separate videos of each member. You can get a feel for their ambitions as musicians
The Drummer's name is Akane "The Beast" Hirose. She is Half Gorilla & Half Drum Machine. Sh has a Drum Solo Video from this same show! And MISA always plays Lead Bass. But Kanami pulls out all the stops and uses everything, chords, notes, harmonic double stops, hammer ons, pull offs, tapping. You name it, it's in there. But this was in the middle of a 3 1/2 Hour Set.
Great reaction!
Always an enjoyable experience when you react to Band-Maid. Great guitarist - I prefer notes, but I prefer chords from most bands cause it's easier to set, sustain or change the direction of the mood of a song. I love it when Kanami is playing notes, watching her fingers dance up and down the frets is eye candy.
One song I think you would enjoy in order to see Akane's unique double pedal use is called "Bubble." There's a great MV for it where they really made sure to showcase bits from the players that accentuate it.
In the actual concert the previous song "Dice" has everybody on the main stage. At the end the drums alone continue on while Kanami and Misa go down the runway to the platform. Then the song "Hate?" starts with a Kanami pick slide. Edited - the electronic sounds are there but happen after the pick slide. I had stopped the video too soon and now realize that I was mistaken.
After Life is a funny one with Akane's drumming lol. Thanks for the reaction.
AH-KAH-NAY ! Memorize it...Smile a WHOLE lot...Drool a bit...And admire the greatness ! 🥁🔥🤯
Thank God you've included drooling. I feared I was on the wrong track!
*BAND MAID!*
Their live performances are immaculate.
Members:
*Saiki* lead vocal
*Miku* BU vocals/ guitar
*MISA* bass
*Kanami* lead guitar
*AKANE* drums
🤘❤🔥🤘
Thanks ｓｏ ｍｕｃｈ ｎｉｃｅ ｒｅａｃｔｉｏｎ！
Awesome breakdown of Band Maid's performance of "Hate?" I did get to see them live and perform this song in Sacramento last year. It was in a smaller venue but their energy was still incredible. Watch them live if you have the chance. You won't be disappointed.
Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this very performance at the venue on Nov.26, last year. Very exciting 3-hour-40-minute-long show with 33-song setlist. (Happy fatigue thereafter 😄) Band-Maid is one of the best bands in our country, especially in live performance.
Just a little tip from a 68-yo Japanese fan. We say "Japan is the country obsessed by Rock Music". The history is very long and the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Speaking of hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan since as early as 1970s : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Queen (1975), Kiss (1977), Cheap Trick / Van Halen / Scorpions (1978), Judas Priest (1978/79) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands. They are daughters of American / European rock, for sure. (Many are grand-daughters in terms of age.)
Uh-oh, we also say "Japan is the country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄
The concert was their 10th year anniversary tour final. They have been together for over 10 years, with Akane and Misa the bass player being friends from their music school days, Akane playing in the acoustic band with Kanami, so they are so tight knitted, not just as a band, but more like a family, or friends. They embrace each other's difference in musical taste, style and create the unmistakable Band-Maid sound together.
And just think, most of their concerts (they call them "servings" - they are maids after all) last 2+ hours. This one was 3.5 hours long! No support bands, no encores.
Some of their songs are pure thrash rock …. Personally I like their hard rock stuff … get to hear and see more … plus I think it would play better internationally… still … love me some Band Maid !!
ah cannae remember either - oh wait - Akane
I really enjoy your reactions. I know that everyone will be getting you to react to the next most kick-ass song, but one song that never seems to get any requests or recommendations is Start Over. It's a very different Band-Maid song, and I think especially as a drummer, you'll get a kick out of it. Plus, there's a nice surprise for you at the end, lol.
It's amazing how Band-Maid has rewritten the laws of nature: Hate brings Love! 😖--->🎀--->😍
Some news...
-- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID just completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song, “Show Them.”
-- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1.
-- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa -- July 21 OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 -- Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO -- Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 -- Sept. 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori
(But you might already know all this.) Thx, Frodo!
Lately sometimes Akane will surprise them by delaying the last end drum beats pretending to hit the drums but stopping short to catch her fellow Maids out. Oh and it don't matter what way Kanami plays it's all good to my ears.
I always thought that the opening sound in this song is Akane drumming on the rim of her snare drum instead of the usual bangy bit.
Akane Hirose. Akane. Ah-Chan. DJ-Achi. I refuse to call anyone that beautiful and graceful _gorilla_ . Thanks for the reaction!
Akane Hirose
Hirose Akane
A-chan
The Gorillla
Not only are they doing this LIVE, they're doing this near the 3 hour point of a 3 - 1/2 hour long concert. "HATE?" was no. 27 on a 33 song set list at Band-Maid's Tenth Anniversary Tour Final. They tried to pull out ALL THE STOPS at his concert but then realized they couldn't perform all the songs they wanted to, so they schedule a 'Spin Off' extension a few months later and did twenty more songs at a smaller venue. The second concert was just as good as the first.
on the concert MISA had to do an improvised bass solo apart from her planned bass solo's. And that was decided a week before going live, lol xD
Best hard rock band live on the planet. See an extended drum solo in Freedom live.
You might like this ua-cam.com/video/nfGtR4yQaxI/v-deo.html
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I love chords solos if they are played by Kanami Tono, she is absolutely brilliant in it
The name of the Gorilla is Akane (A - Ka- Nay), and prior to this song (#27 of 33 (3.5 hours)) at #25, she had a freestyle drum solo that flowed into their fastest song Blackhole (220bpm), Po! #26 (Dice) was a 2fer with Hate? Akane has got to be a World class athlete, Po! 🦍🍌PS, was there (from LA) and it's still fresh in my memories, Po!
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MISA MISA MISA plays lead bass ;) . Kanami's influences are Carlos Santana and EVH and they both come through here.
🥁🦍 Akane the Gorilla she has been known to fling banana peals into the crowd. 🍌 ... her band mates describe her as the normal one hahahaha! they are a bunch of quirky goofballs that have a ton of talent.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Main Lyricist, Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano,
Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Keyboards, Backing Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing
9/28/91 Mincho Tracks, Arrangements
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Backing Tracks, Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks,
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano,
Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing tracks,
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Arrangements
Akane holds the song together with Miku's help, releasing Kanami and MISA to throw down in that awesome back and forth conversation, as Band-Maid doesn't do battles! The moral of the story, don't piss Saiki, the lead singer, off!
It's normal that Japanese rock makes us think of anime theme songs... Animes are Japanese, so the studios turn to Japanese groups or singers to do the openings of animes... So when we listen a Japanese rock group, we find links with what we hear in anime... Personally I have never seen an anime with an American or European rock group for their opening... Moreover Band Maid has already done several anime openings (Log Horizon, Platinum End, Yughi'O, ...)
There are a bunch. Gunslinger Girl had The Light Before We Land by The Delgados, from Scotland. Eden of the East had Falling Down by Oasis. A Silent Voice had My Generation by The Who. Serial Experiments Lain had Duvet by Boa. etc.
@@daaaaaaveYes, but in the case of the majority of anime, these are original compositions specially requested from groups or singers to illustrate the atmosphere of the anime. For a group or singer, it's a big step forward to be chosen for an anime. If the anime is successful, this allows them to be widely distributed. In your example, the songs cited are not made specifically for the anime. It also happened to Band Maid in the other direction... The American Netflix series Kate uses songs from Band Maid (Blooming).
Note: It is logical that a producer chooses a local group for his music, even if the theme of the work is very far from the producing country... Even Disney for Mulan used American songs while the plot is goes to china...
@@frenchpalouYeah. I don’t disagree. You just said you’d never seen it, and just wanted to give some examples.
Check out Giovanni for more Akane excellence!😊
Near the top of my list for sure! I think it's their proggiest song and I love both the original and the instrumental only version.
They are" The Perfect Beast"
Akane' play during the duel was amazing. Shame she wasnt down there with them.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! Gorilla is good we all know who you are talking about
A little late, but nice job with your reaction. You caught right away how great Akane's feet are, and how she incorporates her feet in the middle of a run, or basically just uses them like two more hands. While Jimmy Page never really called her the reincarnation of John Bonham (a maidiac legend), he did want his picture taken with her and it's easily found online. Now here's some more stuff you should know about her. Even when playing a mid-tempo song with nothing flashy, if you pay attention you'll notice that she doesn't repeat patterns very much as a general rule, and the notes she chooses to accent are not something you ever imagine as a musical choice. It's almost random, and more than one drummer has tried to cover their songs, only to wind up frustrated because they can't remember the drum part. Unpredictability is a theme with these incredible ladies, and the drum patterns are just one musical element that demonstrates that. You'll notice that the instrumental parts rarely repeat on verses, and they'll throw in a lot of structural composition elements that "throw you off" - to make it interesting musically. I'm an old trumpet player that started my career as a band director (wasn't for me, so I only did it for 4 years), and listened to a lot of hard bop. And most of my friends, and my wife, are drummers. She is sort of like Roy Haynes or Keith Moon (sometimes), as she'll play an equal role being "up front" sound wise with the others. And yes, MISA is basically a lead bassist. She almost never just keeps time with the drummer. And also yes, their music is so dense it can be disorienting at first, but their music just keeps getting better with every listen. I could go on forever, but in your future journeys, listen for her patterns, or lack thereof, on future Band-Maid reactions. (Which I hope there are many of) Cheers!
I can't wait for you to react to the bass and drum extravaganza pairing of Manners & Black Hole Live (ua-cam.com/video/iaf94nNSRGE/v-deo.html). It really shows the range of styles that Band Maid covers, all the while being awesome. Fun reaction, thank you for the insights!
As a guitarist, I have no preference. Whatever fits the feel of the song. I do prefer bluesy or melodic single note leads to shredding. I find switching between single note and chording the most fun.
Whose sticks do you have to your right?
They’re mine. I keep them there if I need to demonstrate something. They’re Neil Peart Pro-Mark 5A sticks.
🥁Please react to these drummer 🥁
Tatsuya Amano🥁Shuhei Kamada🥁
Junna🥁Anthony Barone🥁
Senri Kawaguchi🥁Kanade Sato🥁
（Playthrough or live)
Senri is a beast - I'd love to see her team up with Hiromi. They are both techical wizards with a big smile - they'd be perfect together.
I prefer, no matter if bass or guitar, solos that are not interrupted by lip gymnastics :) Not for me, I know the song, but I can hardly imagine that the reactor gets a feeling for the solo at all.
Never heard the term "lip gymnastics" before! That's pretty funny! 😄
You won't believe it but there's a version of this video where no one talks at all, it's just the band playing!
I link it in my video descriptions too! 👍
@@coversandcommentary Saiki sing that in this song
@@chrisbergsten1429 What you not understand with " Not for me, I know that song" ?
⚠️Please react more⚠️
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Gacharic Spin🎸Deviloof🎸Jiluka🎸
Mana Diagram🎸Dih🎸Bridear🎸
Ichika Nito🎸Daisuke Kurosawa🎸
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D_drive🎸
Shuhei Kamada🥁Senri Kawaguchi🥁
Anthony Barone🥁Tatsuya Amano🥁
Junna🥁Kanade Sato🥁
🎸If possible react to their live performance🎸
Who sent u?
Probably that guy Roger Chants (unsure of spelling)
@@rolandkarlsson7072 ambassador chance ok
@@rolandkarlsson7072 That's Roger Chance who spreads the seeds of Band- Maid on the internet like he was Johnny Appleseed. Shout out to Roger for his tireless efforts in promoting Band-Maid to the UA-cam reactors.
Excellent musical breakdown. Soooo, many reactors claim to have musical talent, but simply watch the music and then just wave thier devil horns? n scream. You'll probably get bombarded with comments, "to many stops, just play the music, dude." Personally, i want to know WHY a musical piece is different, what sets it apart. I only have about 5 reactorts that can do that.
You sure know how to mess up a solo section thanks for nothing .
Unfortunately this is a reaction and analysis video where I pause and comment on elements of the musicality and performance. Good news is that there’s a link to the original video in the description. Hope the link in the description helps! 😁
@@coversandcommentary I have seen a bunch of reactions to this video most reactors allow the solo section finish before they pause and go back to the begining of it and play it again and pause n make comments about it then , they respect the artists .
Interrupting the solo section...reactor fail