for the people who recommended the song domination (official live video) here is the reaction :D hope you guys enjoy ua-cam.com/video/4I_Jsn-XcIs/v-deo.html
im fine with this being a long thing for the channel, with being a newish channel its nice to have stuff i haven't listened too and im only sticking to music i have not heard yet, just you guys get the most genuine reaction possible, and with another commenter saying band-maid is a mixture of everything im keen for the content
2.5 years by my calculation. And if we extrapolate at their usual rate of production, after 2.5 years they'll have enough new music for the rest of the third year. :)
These ladies are all masters of their craft. Good luck finding a better rhythm section. Honestly I'd say you can't go wrong with anything they did live. Try maybe Domination Live but really it's all great
Yes, you would absolutely love to see this band live. I’ve traveled hundreds and thousands of miles to see them and never regretted it in the slightest.
@@MeteorReactsYT They’ve been coming to the US regularly for the last few years. Lollapalooza was in Chicago. I’ve seen them in California, Chicago, Silver Springs, Maryland and New York. I had tickets to see them at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, but Covid happened and screwed the world up.
Nice. They are alot more than just chicks in maid outfits playing hard rock, they are more like living cartoon characters that are incredibly talented and funny as hell. The more live footage you see, especially from fam cams, you'll understand better.
@@MeteorReactsYT She tends to do that with the unwary.. That said, they all do. Each has a personality and character which you'll discover as you go. Looking beyond Band Maid they have indulged a couple of side projects.. BAND MAIKO was an April Fools joke which took on a whole life of its own and spawned a fabulous mini album, and Miku did a little side project which I really hope she gets back to under the name CLUPPO. I recommend them both.
Two thirds of the way through 4:15 "it has just dawned on my that they're all wearing maid outfits" 😂 Too busy listening to MISA on the bass i expect. The grin I got from that comment may last a me an hour or two, thankyou.
Been a band for 10 years and Miku the backing vocalist and lyric writer worked in a Maid Cafe which are popular in Japan. It was her idea to create a look, a gap.between the music they play and the way they appear on stage. This was filmed at Yokohama area in a celebration concert for ten years that lasted well over three hours. Their live performances are unique and all are outstanding musicians. Hope you enjoy slowly catching up with ten years of material. By the way they are playing are concert in a smaller venue this Thursday with songs that didn't feature in the Yokohama celebration. Yes they really have no weak music.
that is amazing to here, this band seems HUGE and with a dedicated fanbase to will travel miles and miles to see them, its amazing how a band can do such big shows like this one but still give time to smaller venues i LOVE that
The bassist's name is MISA, nicknamed "barefoot assassin". The backup vocal/rhythm guitar is Miku, nicknamed "pigeon". Other people will soon fill you in more details about the members. Band-Maid is one of the best live bands on this planet!! For your next Band-Maid reaction, I suggest: Warning! (OMV): ua-cam.com/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/v-deo.html Domination (live): ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html They have over 120 songs, and all are either good or great, no bad one! Enjoy your wonderful Band-Maid journey, PO!🕊💕
Now the Po magic makes sense to me thank you for the context, and thank you for the suggestions, i can definitely see they are a fantastic live band, immediately want to see them live
Great reaction 😀 You mentioned at least two outstanding facets of band maid that you will find in many songs from them: The bass sound and Mikus backing vocals ❤ And she is sometimes doing lead, too. Welcome to band maid! 🤟 This is their newest live performance from their 10th anniversary concert in Yokohama. It is in my opinion not their best but a solid one. Try 'Freedom" (live) or "Domination" (live). For an MV I can recommend "Dice"! But, you also could pick a song randomly without doing anything wrong 😊 they do hard rock with progressive and punk vibes, they have some wonderful ballads, great instrumentals and acoustic sessions. Later on you might be interested in the characters of band maid members, it's a deep pidgeon hole 🕊️ Band maid are: Miku (the little pidgeon 🕊️), founder, (backing) vocals, rhythm guitarist, lyricist and a person with endless energy❤ Saiki, lead vocals Kanami (mincho 🎸), lead guitarist and composer Akane (the gorilla 🍌), drums Misa ( the barefoot assassin 🎸), bass There are great fan videos from their live concerts, especially Mikus 'Omajinai time'. And there are great documentaries for each member made by Ohrenje! Have fun with it!
thank you so much for the context, the bass absolutly blew me away and the backing vocals from miku has had me put the chorus on repeat countless times since the upload, alot of people have recomended domination so will have to check that out next, im down a very amazing rabbit hole
@@MeteorReactsYT well, Domination is not my favourite but the live performance is a good starting point for new reactors. Freedom shows their joy of playing and is really catchy. Another one is "Play"(live), which is great! Newer songs are "Influencer" and "Warning". My current (!) favourite is "Corallium" (live at Eggman). By the way: The music video for "Unleash!!!!" is an animation video, very well done!
“Great music makes you nostalgic for something you’ve never heard before.” Welcome to the best band this short century. One of my favorite things about them is that it’s nostalgic and refreshing at the same time. I grew up on late 90’s, early-mid 00’s rock pop punk and they make music that sounds like it evolved directly from that time into something more instrumentally deep than what you remember. They mix rock, pop, punk and metal have a unique song for every single combination. My suggestion is never expect to know what it sounds like, just expect it to be the best thing you’ve heard that day. Do that and you will never be disappointed. 😉 This is just the beginning, friend. I suggest searching “Band-Maid Hate live lollapalooza 2023.”
thank you for the suggestion its much appreciated and will add that to the list to check out, the nostalgic feel was based on the instrument tones, it honestly just reminded me of going to a concert in my hometown, and im all for it
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welcome to band-maid.. our wolrdwide club of masters and princesses!
Welcome to the fandom!! The Maids are an extraordinary collection of talented musicians and I’m sure you’re going to love them. Arguably the best rock band on the planet 🌎. Next? - “Shambles” - official music video - “Dice” - OMV - “Choose Me” - OMV - “Plqy” - official Live video That’s a start. Might as well clear your schedule, you have 120+ songs of excellence to experience! Take care and rock on! 🔥🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶😎✌🏼
"There's a lot going on!" "That bassist has no chill!" "They have a small venue vibe" "Love the backing vocals!" "Two minutes in and I just noticed that they're all wearing maid outfits!" Maidiacs all laughed (with you) as you commented because they all knew this and have heard it before. Band-Maid is that band you discover and cannot believe or understand why they've remained hidden from you for so many YEARS. What you saw was from their 10th anniversary tour final: the largest and longest (3 1/2 hours!) concert Band-Maid has ever played. At the other extreme, I saw them perform at a small venue in Detroit, Michigan last May and they were great! Band-Maid honed their craft playing clubs up and down the Japanese islands and around Tokyo, but it was American fans that put them on the map. You'll not find another band quite like them. Each member has their own unique set of influences and while they use a team songwriting approach, it's the lead guitar (Kanami Tono) and the bassist (MISA) who have the greatest compositional influence. The rhythm guitar/backing vocalist (Miku Kobato) and lead vocal (Saiki Atsumi) write the lyrics, which are worth looking up the translations. They have well over 100 original songs from which to pull together a set list and they are inspiring performers, as they seem to get better every time you hear something new from them. They are a songwriting machine. And BTW: their drummer, Akane Hirose, is incredible! A true Maidiac will tell that their favorite Band-Maid song is the last one they listened to. They don't release their duds, but work on them until they work, or Saiki wads it up, says, "Enough!", and tosses it in the waste can. My current favorites: "Puzzle", "Moratorium", "Shambles", "About Us", "Daydreaming", "From Now On", "Dice" (especially when combined with "HATE?"), and "Wonderland".
The last BandMaid song we've heard is our favorite. So cliche but so true. I think it is a weird phenomenon. Inexplicable except the songs are all so well crafted and well played.
🐦 *MeteorReacts* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Choose Me(MV) - 2018* *Dice(MV) - 2018* *Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018* *Blooming(MV) - 2019* *ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
thank you so much for the suggestions, i loved my introduction to the band and very keen to listen to more, the entire band-maid journey will all be on the channel, im really excited for it
Consider this: the backing vocalist you like so much started the band with her as lead then fired herself to hire that singer AND she learned guitar just to fill in the sound.
Thank you for reacting to The Band of Maids, Band-Maid. They are an amazing group of maids for sure. MISA the bass player is world class, damn they all are, one way or the other. Band-Maid is even better live than on record, much because their stage apperance and high energy, which is second to none. Band-Maid plays anything from small venues of 250-300 to halls with 1500-200, theaters up to 8000, and finally a stadium of 10000+ like in this song. If you ever get the chance to see them live, please do it, you won't regret it. Please react to "From Now On" next - it's an instrumental, you will from then on understand how good they are 🙂Greetings from Norway
As you go deeper into this Pigeon hole you will understand why Misa, bass, has a significant role in their songs. BM has a very loyal following, Maidiacs, so prepare to be overwhelmed with suggestions. They formed in 2013, still have the original members, have a wide range of music and over 100 videos on YT. Anything live, and I do mean anything, causes most people to say ‘Why haven’t I heard of this band?’
domination will be the next band-maid reaction i will upload, so many people have reccomended it yourself included, so you guys have hyped me up for it!!!
@@MeteorReactsYT The official live version. If you do the studio version your comments will be full of Maidiacs telling you you watched the wrong one. 😂
@MeteorReactsYT I said official live in the original comment! 🤣🤣🤣 So true, though, always go with live when possible. The Maids always do a little extra and the Japanese crowd is always hype! TBF, their MVs are good too, though.
It is a common remark that the music reminds you of your formative years. Except the fan base spans many decades. 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's all get cited.You will find that Band Maid has a very diverse portfolio, There is a song for almost everyone.
i can't wait to dig in, i did say they remind me of my teenage years going to gigs, it felt like a more natual live sound, not sure if it was purposly produced that way but i loved it either way!!
Congrats on finding band-maid. The fun part is now you are hooked and the rabbit hole awaits. The best thing for a musician to get back into/get inspired with rock again. Have fun Edit: it's more obvious they are wearing maid outfits in their earlier stuff so it's OK haha
thank you for the kind words, and thank you for checking out the reaction, great band and from what i seen since the upload there is a great fanbase too, a real dedicated fanbase, and your right im 100% hooked, with the combo of band maid and hanabie. im seeing the japanese rock/metal seen has so much to offer
@@MeteorReactsYT hanabie is so fun they are like the chaotic lil sister of band maid who do everything right and hanabie just wants to rage and do everything opposite. They are both great 👍
You have a lot of catching up to do. Some song suggestions for you are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and my favorite Official Music Video of theirs Don't You Tell Me. They have a catalog of over one hundred great songs. If you are not fond of one then choose another because it will be different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
@@chrisegbertky The little hop that Miku does as the Maids are shuffling in from the left just before they trash the place makes me smile every time I see it.
I just love your first reaction to my favorite band. Believe it or not, I have seen them five times now and eagerly await a sixth. That would set a new personal record of mine. I saw Journey 5 times. Anyway, here are some Band-Maid suggestions: Freedom ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html (Live 2020) Puzzle ua-cam.com/video/zvuqmSQEnaA/v-deo.html (Live 2023) Play ua-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/v-deo.html (Live 2020) Blooming ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html (MV 2019) Memorable(Ballad) ua-cam.com/video/DQX8BTTsHHU/v-deo.html (MV 2023) Choose Me ua-cam.com/video/MZIJ2vFxu9Y/v-deo.html (MV 2017) Shambles ua-cam.com/video/VghBLCVYgcg/v-deo.html (MV 2023) Onset(Instrumental) ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html (Live 2020) Warning! ua-cam.com/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/v-deo.html (MV 2021) Domination ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html (Live 2020) Rinne(Reincarnation) ua-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/v-deo.html (MV 2019) Dice ua-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/v-deo.html (MV 2018) The Non-Fiction Days ua-cam.com/video/ItYN-ri1NPs/v-deo.html (MV 2016) Daydreaming ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html (MV 2017)
Dude thank you so much for the kind words!! and thank you for the subscribe to its means a lot to me, i've just put every single suggestion and link in my notes, thank you so much, i have this song on repeat since the upload, the chorus gets me all the time, just puts a smile on my face
My suggestion is for you to immediately view the official MV for Unleash!!!!! It is 2/3 anime outlining how BandMaid responded to COVID, how they kept in touch with their fans and how they banded their super powers to defeat the monstrosity of Covid. Tons of Easter eggs for the fans make watching it even more fun. New sub here. Well done!
I tend to think of Unleash!!!!! as an MV that you have to spend some time earning. If you don’t know their history and quirks and back catalog, it’s a little bit nonsensical to watch.
thank you for suggestion, i'll react to that later in the time, as you said ton of easter eggs in the video and i'll wanna try hunt them out. and thank you for the sub its greatly appreciated ❤
@@daaaaaaveisee your point. It couldn't hurt for him to just view it without reacting. But I certainly agree that a new fan won't benefit as much as a seasoned Maidiac.
Welcome to the Maidiacs. This is from Yokohama Arena last november. The final show of their 10th anniversary tour. 3 and a half hour, 33 song setlist. The best part? I was there😁
holy you were there?? that must have been an experience for sure, they sounded fantastic in the live video i can only imagine it being 1000 times better live in person
@@MeteorReactsYT The best consert I've ever been. It was my first Band-Maid Okyu-ji, but certainly not my last. I really hope they do Europe soon. 3.5 hours have never gone so quickly. Even queuing for goods and tickets was an experience. They say Band-Maid has the friendliest fans, and I believe it.
Bandmaid are supporting incubus in may, they met at one of the many major festivals they played in the USA last year. Which, as someone pointed out in a group, means that the two greatest female bassists on the Planet probably met because Tal Wilkenfield was standing in with Incubus at the time. Not hard to see why these bands get on, especially when you dive into bandmaid's heavier and proggier work. (yes they get both heavier and lighter). The old fans will tend to steer you towards their classic rock and maybe punk but often kanami (lead and composer) just goes off like a studio gibli character into a crazy world from her really librarian style regular existence. Kanami and Saiki (vocals) are an item but I don't think the wokest westerner could define what they actually have together. Suffice to say that kanami says she adores saiki and everything she creates is for her, if you hear the lyrics of "Hate?" you will see that saiki has a pretty low opinion of Japanese blokes at least (saying it mildly) so I think she's appreciating kanami a lot but only kanami shares about it. But they are all pretty neurodivergent, saiki loves shoes and trains, she's a real geek and has trainsets. The band gave her a huge lego dinosaur for her birthday and she finished it the next day. Otherwise sometimes she goes horseracing with miku (who has a stake in a racehorse) who is also vice champion of Japan at turbo poker. Akane (drums) is the most social and is often seen with other musicians with whom she's very popular, she is also a DJ under the name "DJ achi". MISA is a goddess on stage but pretty shy otherwise. She is famous for her drinking but actually it's miku who bends the arm and admits she has a problem. Miku is brand ambassador for zemaitis guitars and has boosted the sales of what was a rather stuffy old blokes brand (Ron Wood is associated with them too). They are all very rich characters and each has a relationship with the others. There is a bandmaid internal chemistry that we outsiders only get a glimpse of but they really look after each other. The music comes out of that so we don't need to understand it, just respect it. They don't do selfies with fans or "meet and greet" any more. They purely share with us what they want. But even then they're cryptic. If someone says they have the inside stuff on them, they're lying.
To be fair to your delayed understanding of the costume theme, only Miku's costume looks very maid-like in this performance. It used to be a stronger, more obvious, and more prevalent maid theme that they used.
To be fair, only one of their outfits here is really very maid-like: the back up singer here who started the band after having worked in maid cafés. If you go back to one of their early videos you will see they started out with more of a uniform look. Keeping with the maid theme, they call their concerts "servings" and their fans "masters and princesses". The fans themselves came up with the "maidiac" moniker.
Yup! Misa and especially Saiki wasn't too fond of the "theme", so in just a few years they had their own style. Akane lost her skirt for some shorts. Maybe a little more comfy to drum with? I really like Kanamis new outfit. It's kind of a goth-princess-maidish..
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
WAIT MIKU FIRED HERSELF FROM LEAD!! thats crazy, anything to make the band succeed, that is much respect, the more i hear about miku the more i love her ngl
@@chrisegbertkyokay, almost half an hour past and I still have a fat grin on my face about this quote. Wonderful, one of the best short description of Miku - sorry Sir - I gonna steal this for personal use in my environment 😅🤘
Great first take. Yes, you def heard nostalgia. That song's riff is very similar to The Damned's starting 2 minutes into "Smash It Up", and that little backup vocal line that you liked, "Dan dan didi dan dan!" is the same pattern as Dead or Alive's "Round Round Baby Round Round". So, we got 2 bands from the 70s/80s. You'll find that a lot of Band-Maid songs are greatly influenced from that time period, and most of the fanbase are old guys like me that grew up back then. Welcome aboard!
Welcome, Meteor. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ua-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/v-deo.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts: ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ua-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/v-deo.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ua-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/v-deo.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ua-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/v-deo.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ua-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/v-deo.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups 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!
Meteor , Welcome to BAND-MAID , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin. next song pick anything MV or Live .
If you think Miku “Dan Dan Didi Dan Dan” is effective wait till you hear “ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah” from Manners ( one of the rare cases I prefer the music video over live).
Band Maid: post hardcore punk, progressive rock, hard rock and metal in a cage match with pop as referee. As good as this song is, it’s not even in my top 20 Band Maid cuts. Check out “DICE,” official music video
@@MeteorReactsYT Absolutely 👍🏽 I grew up on Van Halen, Rush, etc. Band Maid resurrected my love of rock. FYI, my top 3: “DICE,” “Blooming,” “Moratorium” 🤘🏽 Enjoy the ride 🚀
MISA (she plays five string) is one of my favorite bass guitarists. I switched my bass amp & cab away from Fender to Orange due to loving her tone so much, though it looks like she’s switched away from Orange. If you like wildly-talented bass guitarists, check out F Chopper Koga from Gacharic Spin and Miyu from Asterism. They’re incredible as well.
There are no bad Band Maid songs. Check out their UA-cam site for many videos which will not get copy right flags: ua-cam.com/channels/JToUvYrmkmTCR-bluEaQfA.html However,there are other videos on YT which are not on that page. Have fun.
Nice reaction Meteor. Band Maid is at their best live. Please check out their performance at the 2023 Lollapalooza, songs Dice and Hate? Also check out Freedom, Domination, Thrill, Take Me Higher, Day Dreaming, Play, Puzzle, Youth, etc..... Their catalog is enormous and filled with great songs.
That bassist, MISA, has chill but only in certain songs (when she feels the rest of the band is being too busy) for example [From Now On] (this is an instrumental). I will second the recommendations of Lovebites and Nemophila (those bands are kind of related, they both have an ex-member of Destrose (long story), but they are on good terms and have been seen together in their downtime). Nemophila was seen at a Lovebites show, Lovebites was seen at a Band-Maid show. Songs for Lovebites they released a DVD of their concert series Knocking at Heaven's Gate and published some of the songs on UA-cam, good high quality video and audio, anything from that concert series, start with [Hammer of Wrath]. Songs for Nemophila, well they have both Heavy and Soft songs so it is possible to get the wrong impression of the band, they also have some high quality live songs so pick them when possible, a typical song would be [Rise] or [Revive], Heavy would be [Zen] and Soft would be [Life] or [Odyssey]. Asterism mostly instrumental metal, the musicians are highly skilled and fairly young (22, 22, and 24, but in some of the videos they are 16,17 and 19) as for songs [Dawn] is a good place to start. Gacharic Spin [Mindset] is "typical" (this band changes genres as often as some bands do key or time signature changes, so yes mid song).
Yes they are over 10 years old but the Band was more or less Hiddensee by their publisher. They didn't really trust the japanese market, so they remained in smaller venues till they proved in the US that they were quite famous and capable to fill bigger venues even when they had technical difficulties. Only then there publisher risked to book bigger venues in Japan.
Your everyday life will not be the same from now on, and that's a good thing. Band-Maid is love and passion. Band-Maid are musicians without boundaries.
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 10 year back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. They are currently celebrating their 10th anniversary with the original line up. I flew from the UK to Japan to see these ladies live. I saw them four times in nine days last October. They play 2+ hour sets, no support bands, no encores. They killed it every time! (The concert this live MV was taken from was 3.5 hours long)! That 'electronic bit' in the background was actually a guitar played through an Eventide H9 harmoniser pedal by Kanami the lead guitarist. It was on a backing track as she cannot (yet) play two guitars at once! Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. The idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
that is one hardworking band, very jealous you got to see them live, can imagine now you having the best time of your life, didnt realize the electronic bit was guitar, that is inasne!!
Recommendations? Influencer (MV) - similar in style to this song. Dice/Hate (live from Lollapalooza) - for an example of exactly how much the bassist (Misa) does not chill. Blooming (MV) - for THAT solo. Domination (live) - generally one of the best examples of how they sound live. Thrill - the song that blew them up in the beginning. Onset (live) - for their instrumental talents. And then, everything else they’ve ever recorded.
will be reacting to domination next, influencer been suggested alot so that wont be too far behind it, same with dice/hate, im hearing alot about the lollapalooza performance
im excited to hear the range of the band for sure, with people saying each song is different gets me hyped, not knowing what to expect is always the best thing when listening to new music
Thanks for the reaction. You will find that the Maidiacs are the most loving and supportive fans. Just a couple of facts. "That bassist"- Is the fabulously cool MISA, recognised by most- what ever band you like, as probably the best around right now. You will find that she and her pal Akane on drums, don't really do slow or soft very often. The lady you liked is Miku (Red Rose)- Band founder, Lyrics, Vocals, and Guitar. She had the idea for forming the band while working in a Maid Cafe in Tokyo, hence the outfits although MISA and Saiki- Lead vocals have their own take on it.
New while nostalgic sums them up pretty well. The band composition and how they came up gives them a pretty unique feel. The backing vocal/rhythm guitarist (Miku) didn’t play an instrument when they started, and learned on the job, which left kind of a hole that the bassist (Misa) filled in, so she basically plays lead bass, instead of just the normal bass role. The drummer (Akane) has a metal drummer skillset, but they don’t really play metal, so she’s always doing something interesting with their primarily hard rock style. I’m glad you enjoyed your first taste. They’re really prolific, and you have 10 years of material to catch up on, but don’t forget to give any tracks you’ve heard some repeat listens. They work really hard to pack them with interesting parts that are really difficult to catch in one pass. Their songs are like great movies that reward you more the more you think about and view them.
honestly the more people tell me about the band the more invested i get, i did sense a metal feel in the drums, was too intuiged by the bass and miku, having the song on repeat im loving it more and more
Band-Maid is best when they are live ! "Real Existence" Official Live or "Play" Live are two of my favorites ! Don't worry they have been together 10 years and have plenty of music to check out ! The bass player is MISA MISA MISA (The Barefoot Assassin =)
Welcome to the fandom. This is just the beginning, trust me. Puzzle is a masterpiece, I highly recommend it and you could do a 2 part for it (studio and acoustic live). A bit of critique, I think you need to work on your audio levels. You was so much louder than the video. GL.
hey man i always accept critism and ways i can improve my videos :) thank you for telling me about the audio levels, will get some mock stuff done for test levels before the next upload, thank you again
I love this band. They are incredible. You said it gave you a nostalgic feel. I find that their music feels like a fresh, new take on 80s rock. It is so melodic. My favourites are Play, Freedom, Daydreaming, Moratorium, Corallium, Onset, From Now On, Influencer, Puzzle, Sayonakidori, and so much more. And absolutely, watch the Dice/Hate? live from Lollapalooza 2023. While the camera work was not good (they are not Band-Maid's usual camera crew, they're from the festival or Hulu), the musicianship is incredible.
I’d suggest reacting to Dice and Hate? at Lollapalooza 2023 next. They brought fire to their performance during a mid-day slot in scorching heat after jamming a full set less than 12 hours the previous evening. Cheers!
The two-song YT video that melds together Dice + Hate? at Lollapalooza 2023 has a great bass vs lead guitar "dialogue" that I think you'll love. The two songs really together play off of each other very well and should be experienced together as a unit.
@@MeteorReactsYT Yes. Many YT reactors have reviewed the double-performance video in the same reaction video. It isn't too long. And it's a legendary (or it should be) live performance. The only flaw, is that the director of photography doesn't focus on the bass player as much as everyone would wish. Even so, it is not to be missed. And the two performances really belong back-to-back.
@@MeteorReactsYT Akane, the drummer, never stops drumming, so the songs kind of morph into one. They were extremely excited and surprised to be invited to appear at the Chicago Lollapalooza. Usually bands representation ask to be included in big, festivals like this, but Band-Maid unexpectedly were invited by the event organizers. They even got assigned a spotlight appearance at a local venue the night before.
MISA is the coolest woman in the world. If you are at a party and MISA comes in, well congratulations because you are at the coolest party in the world. It doesn't matter where. It could be Hollywood, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, or Des Moines. If she's there, it's the coolest place in the world!
for the people who recommended the song domination (official live video) here is the reaction :D hope you guys enjoy ua-cam.com/video/4I_Jsn-XcIs/v-deo.html
If you do one BAND-MAID a week it will take you over two years to get through the whole discography. But what a ride. Welcome to BAND-MAID.
im fine with this being a long thing for the channel, with being a newish channel its nice to have stuff i haven't listened too and im only sticking to music i have not heard yet, just you guys get the most genuine reaction possible, and with another commenter saying band-maid is a mixture of everything im keen for the content
2.5 years by my calculation. And if we extrapolate at their usual rate of production, after 2.5 years they'll have enough new music for the rest of the third year. :)
@@mikeholmes5308 Who knows how many pdfs full of riffs Kanami has. The possibilities are well let's say intriguing.
These ladies are all masters of their craft. Good luck finding a better rhythm section. Honestly I'd say you can't go wrong with anything they did live. Try maybe Domination Live but really it's all great
What about if one of those years falls on a leap year? This is the important question on very few peoples lips.😏
Yes, you would absolutely love to see this band live.
I’ve traveled hundreds and thousands of miles to see them and never regretted it in the slightest.
that is amazing to hear, i definetly wanna go see them, do they ever tour outside japan?
@@MeteorReactsYT
They’ve been coming to the US regularly for the last few years.
Lollapalooza was in Chicago.
I’ve seen them in California, Chicago, Silver Springs, Maryland and New York.
I had tickets to see them at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, but Covid happened and screwed the world up.
If you go down the Band-Maid rabbit hole you will find that Band-Maid = happiness.
10 years and 120+ songs of pure greatness 🔥❤️ Best liveband ever performed in this planet. Magical band 🔥❤️🤘🇫🇮
Band-Maid is awesome, in my top 3 greatest modern bands, probably my favorite band to watch live. Very entertaining.
OH i was really entertained by this for sure, had it on repeat on youtube just watching it for hours after the upload
Nice. They are alot more than just chicks in maid outfits playing hard rock, they are more like living cartoon characters that are incredibly talented and funny as hell. The more live footage you see, especially from fam cams, you'll understand better.
"There's just so much going on!" Ayup. Welcome to the Maids
thank you, happy to have heard this band, beacame a fan really quick. hate that i slept on this band for so long
We all love Miku! Welcomes to the world of Band Maid man. You're going to love it.
whats not to love, the girl took my heart at the first chorus
@@MeteorReactsYT She tends to do that with the unwary.. That said, they all do. Each has a personality and character which you'll discover as you go. Looking beyond Band Maid they have indulged a couple of side projects.. BAND MAIKO was an April Fools joke which took on a whole life of its own and spawned a fabulous mini album, and Miku did a little side project which I really hope she gets back to under the name CLUPPO. I recommend them both.
Two thirds of the way through 4:15 "it has just dawned on my that they're all wearing maid outfits" 😂 Too busy listening to MISA on the bass i expect.
The grin I got from that comment may last a me an hour or two, thankyou.
watching back it was pretty funny, i do hate it took me that long to realize 😅and yeah you were right i was too blown away by misa on the bass
Been a band for 10 years and Miku the backing vocalist and lyric writer worked in a Maid Cafe which are popular in Japan. It was her idea to create a look, a gap.between the music they play and the way they appear on stage. This was filmed at Yokohama area in a celebration concert for ten years that lasted well over three hours. Their live performances are unique and all are outstanding musicians. Hope you enjoy slowly catching up with ten years of material. By the way they are playing are concert in a smaller venue this Thursday with songs that didn't feature in the Yokohama celebration. Yes they really have no weak music.
that is amazing to here, this band seems HUGE and with a dedicated fanbase to will travel miles and miles to see them, its amazing how a band can do such big shows like this one but still give time to smaller venues i LOVE that
Why do you love that? It's called Pigeon magic, Po! 🕊️
I really don't know why i just really really loved that part was catchy AF
Pigeons will rule the world!!
The bassist's name is MISA, nicknamed "barefoot assassin".
The backup vocal/rhythm guitar is Miku, nicknamed "pigeon".
Other people will soon fill you in more details about the members.
Band-Maid is one of the best live bands on this planet!!
For your next Band-Maid reaction, I suggest:
Warning! (OMV): ua-cam.com/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/v-deo.html
Domination (live): ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html
They have over 120 songs, and all are either good or great, no bad one!
Enjoy your wonderful Band-Maid journey, PO!🕊💕
Now the Po magic makes sense to me thank you for the context, and thank you for the suggestions, i can definitely see they are a fantastic live band, immediately want to see them live
Domination live in Tokyo 2020. A must see..
Great reaction 😀 You mentioned at least two outstanding facets of band maid that you will find in many songs from them: The bass sound and Mikus backing vocals ❤ And she is sometimes doing lead, too. Welcome to band maid! 🤟 This is their newest live performance from their 10th anniversary concert in Yokohama. It is in my opinion not their best but a solid one. Try 'Freedom" (live) or "Domination" (live). For an MV I can recommend "Dice"! But, you also could pick a song randomly without doing anything wrong 😊 they do hard rock with progressive and punk vibes, they have some wonderful ballads, great instrumentals and acoustic sessions. Later on you might be interested in the characters of band maid members, it's a deep pidgeon hole 🕊️
Band maid are:
Miku (the little pidgeon 🕊️), founder, (backing) vocals, rhythm guitarist, lyricist and a person with endless energy❤
Saiki, lead vocals
Kanami (mincho 🎸), lead guitarist and composer
Akane (the gorilla 🍌), drums
Misa ( the barefoot assassin 🎸), bass
There are great fan videos from their live concerts, especially Mikus 'Omajinai time'. And there are great documentaries for each member made by Ohrenje!
Have fun with it!
thank you so much for the context, the bass absolutly blew me away and the backing vocals from miku has had me put the chorus on repeat countless times since the upload, alot of people have recomended domination so will have to check that out next, im down a very amazing rabbit hole
@@MeteorReactsYT well, Domination is not my favourite but the live performance is a good starting point for new reactors. Freedom shows their joy of playing and is really catchy. Another one is "Play"(live), which is great! Newer songs are "Influencer" and "Warning". My current (!) favourite is "Corallium" (live at Eggman). By the way: The music video for "Unleash!!!!" is an animation video, very well done!
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
MISA, My favorite bassist hands down plays a 5 string. Every woman in the group is top tier talent and add their creative input to the songs.
"That bassist is pretty solid." Bruh, you have NO IDEA. "Dice and Hate?" from Lollapalooza 2023. 🔥
my mouth said pretty solid, my brain said i love her 🤣 sometimes you get blown away so much that the understatement comes out
You ain't seen anything yet with this band ❤
the way people are hyping them up i believe you!!! im hyped to get into it :D
“Great music makes you nostalgic for something you’ve never heard before.” Welcome to the best band this short century. One of my favorite things about them is that it’s nostalgic and refreshing at the same time. I grew up on late 90’s, early-mid 00’s rock pop punk and they make music that sounds like it evolved directly from that time into something more instrumentally deep than what you remember. They mix rock, pop, punk and metal have a unique song for every single combination. My suggestion is never expect to know what it sounds like, just expect it to be the best thing you’ve heard that day. Do that and you will never be disappointed. 😉 This is just the beginning, friend. I suggest searching “Band-Maid Hate live lollapalooza 2023.”
thank you for the suggestion its much appreciated and will add that to the list to check out, the nostalgic feel was based on the instrument tones, it honestly just reminded me of going to a concert in my hometown, and im all for it
welcome to band-maid.. our wolrdwide club of masters and princesses!
thank you so muchm happy to have finally listened to them and kicking myself a little i haven't listen to them sooner.
Welcome to the fandom!! The Maids are an extraordinary collection of talented musicians and I’m sure you’re going to love them. Arguably the best rock band on the planet 🌎.
Next?
- “Shambles” - official music video
- “Dice” - OMV
- “Choose Me” - OMV
- “Plqy” - official Live video
That’s a start. Might as well clear your schedule, you have 120+ songs of excellence to experience!
Take care and rock on! 🔥🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶😎✌🏼
schedule cleared haha expect ALOT of band maid uploads
"There's a lot going on!"
"That bassist has no chill!"
"They have a small venue vibe"
"Love the backing vocals!"
"Two minutes in and I just noticed that they're all wearing maid outfits!"
Maidiacs all laughed (with you) as you commented because they all knew this and have heard it before. Band-Maid is that band you discover and cannot believe or understand why they've remained hidden from you for so many YEARS. What you saw was from their 10th anniversary tour final: the largest and longest (3 1/2 hours!) concert Band-Maid has ever played. At the other extreme, I saw them perform at a small venue in Detroit, Michigan last May and they were great! Band-Maid honed their craft playing clubs up and down the Japanese islands and around Tokyo, but it was American fans that put them on the map. You'll not find another band quite like them. Each member has their own unique set of influences and while they use a team songwriting approach, it's the lead guitar (Kanami Tono) and the bassist (MISA) who have the greatest compositional influence. The rhythm guitar/backing vocalist (Miku Kobato) and lead vocal (Saiki Atsumi) write the lyrics, which are worth looking up the translations. They have well over 100 original songs from which to pull together a set list and they are inspiring performers, as they seem to get better every time you hear something new from them. They are a songwriting machine. And BTW: their drummer, Akane Hirose, is incredible!
A true Maidiac will tell that their favorite Band-Maid song is the last one they listened to. They don't release their duds, but work on them until they work, or Saiki wads it up, says, "Enough!", and tosses it in the waste can.
My current favorites: "Puzzle", "Moratorium", "Shambles", "About Us", "Daydreaming", "From Now On", "Dice" (especially when combined with "HATE?"), and "Wonderland".
The last BandMaid song we've heard is our favorite. So cliche but so true. I think it is a weird phenomenon. Inexplicable except the songs are all so well crafted and well played.
Hej Meteor ! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid !
Hope to see more Band-Maid here in the future.
🐦 *MeteorReacts* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Choose Me(MV) - 2018*
*Dice(MV) - 2018*
*Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018*
*Blooming(MV) - 2019*
*ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental)
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
thank you so much for the suggestions, i loved my introduction to the band and very keen to listen to more, the entire band-maid journey will all be on the channel, im really excited for it
Just want to thank bm-4life for all info !!!!! I'm just too lazy🍻
If you ever get a chance to see them live, don’t miss it, you will be blown away.
# Band Maid best band in the universe !
Consider this: the backing vocalist you like so much started the band with her as lead then fired herself to hire that singer AND she learned guitar just to fill in the sound.
Yea I love Bandmaid for life ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for reacting to The Band of Maids, Band-Maid. They are an amazing group of maids for sure. MISA the bass player is world class, damn they all are, one way or the other. Band-Maid is even better live than on record, much because their stage apperance and high energy, which is second to none. Band-Maid plays anything from small venues of 250-300 to halls with 1500-200, theaters up to 8000, and finally a stadium of 10000+ like in this song. If you ever get the chance to see them live, please do it, you won't regret it. Please react to "From Now On" next - it's an instrumental, you will from then on understand how good they are 🙂Greetings from Norway
Welcome home master, Po!
Yes, THEY ARE SO GOOD. po!🕊️✨🥰🤘
As you go deeper into this Pigeon hole you will understand why Misa, bass, has a significant role in their songs. BM has a very loyal following, Maidiacs, so prepare to be overwhelmed with suggestions. They formed in 2013, still have the original members, have a wide range of music and over 100 videos on YT. Anything live, and I do mean anything, causes most people to say ‘Why haven’t I heard of this band?’
"The bassist is pretty good." boy talk about understatement of the century.
LOL, wanted to write the same.
the bassist was amazing lol, i was so blown away they were the only words i could gather up in my brain 🤣
@@MeteorReactsYTAll you need to know is MISA MISA MISA!!!
"MISA got no chill" :)
Misa (bassist) is one of the greatest bassists to ever live.
she is amazing, ive only heard this song but if other songs are just as nuts or even half as nuts as the bass on this then i agree with your comment
Dan! Dan! Di, di! Dan! Dan!
MISA is simultaneously chill and on fire. How does she do it?! ❄🔥
Wait until you hear one of their many songs with a bass solo. Misa is known as the Barefoot Assassin for a very good reason.
THAT BASSIST IS A MACHINE, feel like im gonna be keeping an eye out on the bass for future reactions
Dan dan di di dan dan!
Welcome to the pigeonhole, po!
Domination, official live, next please!
Best rock band on the planet!🤘
domination will be the next band-maid reaction i will upload, so many people have reccomended it yourself included, so you guys have hyped me up for it!!!
@@MeteorReactsYT Domination - LIVE version!
@@MeteorReactsYT
The official live version.
If you do the studio version your comments will be full of Maidiacs telling you you watched the wrong one. 😂
@@powbobs good to know will be sure to get the offical live version of the track
@MeteorReactsYT I said official live in the original comment! 🤣🤣🤣 So true, though, always go with live when possible. The Maids always do a little extra and the Japanese crowd is always hype! TBF, their MVs are good too, though.
It is a common remark that the music reminds you of your formative years. Except the fan base spans many decades. 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's all get cited.You will find that Band Maid has a very diverse portfolio, There is a song for almost everyone.
i can't wait to dig in, i did say they remind me of my teenage years going to gigs, it felt like a more natual live sound, not sure if it was purposly produced that way but i loved it either way!!
@MeteorReactsYT many Maidiacs are well into our 6th decade on planet Earth
Congrats on finding band-maid. The fun part is now you are hooked and the rabbit hole awaits. The best thing for a musician to get back into/get inspired with rock again. Have fun
Edit: it's more obvious they are wearing maid outfits in their earlier stuff so it's OK haha
thank you for the kind words, and thank you for checking out the reaction, great band and from what i seen since the upload there is a great fanbase too, a real dedicated fanbase, and your right im 100% hooked, with the combo of band maid and hanabie. im seeing the japanese rock/metal seen has so much to offer
@@MeteorReactsYT hanabie is so fun they are like the chaotic lil sister of band maid who do everything right and hanabie just wants to rage and do everything opposite. They are both great 👍
@@michaelmireles3119 it was the hanabie reaction i did that led me to bandmaid so now its a beautiful chain of new music for me
Welcome to Band Maid!
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thanks friendo happy to be here :D
if theres any band maid songs to go to next would love to hear your suggestions
Best band on the planet 🎎🤘🎎🤘
"The bassist is pretty good." This whole band is outstanding. The best in the world today! If you do more Band Maid you'll find out!
You have a lot of catching up to do. Some song suggestions for you are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and my favorite Official Music Video of theirs Don't You Tell Me. They have a catalog of over one hundred great songs. If you are not fond of one then choose another because it will be different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
Thank you. Will be sure to enjoy the journey. Already got a ton of suggestions which makes sense as you said the discography is huge
Love the charm point Easter Eggs in Don't you tell Me. Love the sweet Maids wrecking the joint and scaring away the riff raff!😊
@@chrisegbertky The little hop that Miku does as the Maids are shuffling in from the left just before they trash the place makes me smile every time I see it.
BAND-MAID LOVEBITES NEMOPHILA HANABIE 🇯🇵🤟🔥🕊️
I just love your first reaction to my favorite band. Believe it or not, I have seen them five times now and eagerly await a sixth. That would set a new personal record of mine. I saw Journey 5 times. Anyway, here are some Band-Maid suggestions: Freedom ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html (Live 2020)
Puzzle ua-cam.com/video/zvuqmSQEnaA/v-deo.html (Live 2023)
Play ua-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/v-deo.html (Live 2020)
Blooming ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html (MV 2019)
Memorable(Ballad) ua-cam.com/video/DQX8BTTsHHU/v-deo.html (MV 2023)
Choose Me ua-cam.com/video/MZIJ2vFxu9Y/v-deo.html (MV 2017)
Shambles ua-cam.com/video/VghBLCVYgcg/v-deo.html (MV 2023)
Onset(Instrumental) ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html (Live 2020)
Warning! ua-cam.com/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/v-deo.html (MV 2021)
Domination ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html (Live 2020)
Rinne(Reincarnation) ua-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/v-deo.html (MV 2019)
Dice ua-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/v-deo.html (MV 2018)
The Non-Fiction Days ua-cam.com/video/ItYN-ri1NPs/v-deo.html (MV 2016)
Daydreaming ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html (MV 2017)
Dude thank you so much for the kind words!! and thank you for the subscribe to its means a lot to me, i've just put every single suggestion and link in my notes, thank you so much, i have this song on repeat since the upload, the chorus gets me all the time, just puts a smile on my face
My suggestion is for you to immediately view the official MV for Unleash!!!!! It is 2/3 anime outlining how BandMaid responded to COVID, how they kept in touch with their fans and how they banded their super powers to defeat the monstrosity of Covid. Tons of Easter eggs for the fans make watching it even more fun. New sub here. Well done!
I tend to think of Unleash!!!!! as an MV that you have to spend some time earning. If you don’t know their history and quirks and back catalog, it’s a little bit nonsensical to watch.
thank you for suggestion, i'll react to that later in the time, as you said ton of easter eggs in the video and i'll wanna try hunt them out. and thank you for the sub its greatly appreciated ❤
@@daaaaaaveisee your point. It couldn't hurt for him to just view it without reacting. But I certainly agree that a new fan won't benefit as much as a seasoned Maidiac.
Welcome to the Maidiacs.
This is from Yokohama Arena last november. The final show of their 10th anniversary tour.
3 and a half hour, 33 song setlist. The best part? I was there😁
holy you were there?? that must have been an experience for sure, they sounded fantastic in the live video i can only imagine it being 1000 times better live in person
@@MeteorReactsYT The best consert I've ever been. It was my first Band-Maid Okyu-ji, but certainly not my last. I really hope they do Europe soon.
3.5 hours have never gone so quickly. Even queuing for goods and tickets was an experience. They say Band-Maid has the friendliest fans, and I believe it.
Bandmaid are supporting incubus in may, they met at one of the many major festivals they played in the USA last year. Which, as someone pointed out in a group, means that the two greatest female bassists on the Planet probably met because Tal Wilkenfield was standing in with Incubus at the time.
Not hard to see why these bands get on, especially when you dive into bandmaid's heavier and proggier work. (yes they get both heavier and lighter). The old fans will tend to steer you towards their classic rock and maybe punk but often kanami (lead and composer) just goes off like a studio gibli character into a crazy world from her really librarian style regular existence.
Kanami and Saiki (vocals) are an item but I don't think the wokest westerner could define what they actually have together. Suffice to say that kanami says she adores saiki and everything she creates is for her, if you hear the lyrics of "Hate?" you will see that saiki has a pretty low opinion of Japanese blokes at least (saying it mildly) so I think she's appreciating kanami a lot but only kanami shares about it.
But they are all pretty neurodivergent, saiki loves shoes and trains, she's a real geek and has trainsets. The band gave her a huge lego dinosaur for her birthday and she finished it the next day.
Otherwise sometimes she goes horseracing with miku (who has a stake in a racehorse) who is also vice champion of Japan at turbo poker.
Akane (drums) is the most social and is often seen with other musicians with whom she's very popular, she is also a DJ under the name "DJ achi".
MISA is a goddess on stage but pretty shy otherwise. She is famous for her drinking but actually it's miku who bends the arm and admits she has a problem.
Miku is brand ambassador for zemaitis guitars and has boosted the sales of what was a rather stuffy old blokes brand (Ron Wood is associated with them too).
They are all very rich characters and each has a relationship with the others. There is a bandmaid internal chemistry that we outsiders only get a glimpse of but they really look after each other. The music comes out of that so we don't need to understand it, just respect it. They don't do selfies with fans or "meet and greet" any more. They purely share with us what they want. But even then they're cryptic.
If someone says they have the inside stuff on them, they're lying.
To be fair to your delayed understanding of the costume theme, only Miku's costume looks very maid-like in this performance. It used to be a stronger, more obvious, and more prevalent maid theme that they used.
slow understanding was a understatement, i felt real dumb lol
this comment made me feel a little better about it though so thank you
To be fair, only one of their outfits here is really very maid-like: the back up singer here who started the band after having worked in maid cafés. If you go back to one of their early videos you will see they started out with more of a uniform look. Keeping with the maid theme, they call their concerts "servings" and their fans "masters and princesses". The fans themselves came up with the "maidiac" moniker.
that is so interesting, its crazy how working in a cafe can evolve into something so brilliant, inspiration can really come from anywhere!
Yup! Misa and especially Saiki wasn't too fond of the "theme", so in just a few years they had their own style. Akane lost her skirt for some shorts. Maybe a little more comfy to drum with? I really like Kanamis new outfit. It's kind of a goth-princess-maidish..
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band.
Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane.
Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar.
Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience.
MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls.
Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
WAIT MIKU FIRED HERSELF FROM LEAD!! thats crazy, anything to make the band succeed, that is much respect, the more i hear about miku the more i love her ngl
@@MeteorReactsYTI've often said you could drop Miku Kobato in the middle of the Sahara with a kazoo and she would still become a rock star.
@@chrisegbertkyokay, almost half an hour past and I still have a fat grin on my face about this quote. Wonderful, one of the best short description of Miku - sorry Sir - I gonna steal this for personal use in my environment 😅🤘
@cholatse6745 you honor me sir!
Great first take. Yes, you def heard nostalgia. That song's riff is very similar to The Damned's starting 2 minutes into "Smash It Up", and that little backup vocal line that you liked, "Dan dan didi dan dan!" is the same pattern as Dead or Alive's "Round Round Baby Round Round". So, we got 2 bands from the 70s/80s. You'll find that a lot of Band-Maid songs are greatly influenced from that time period, and most of the fanbase are old guys like me that grew up back then. Welcome aboard!
Brace yourself.. This band is a never ending source of incredible songs.
I love these ladies.
Welcome, Meteor. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ua-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/v-deo.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ua-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/v-deo.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ua-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/v-deo.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ua-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/v-deo.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ua-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/v-deo.html
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups 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!
Best rock bassist ever to walk out on stage. If you think this was good she's only warming up...
MISA, MISA, MISA
Meteor , Welcome to BAND-MAID , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin. next song pick anything MV or Live .
thank you dennis, ended up going domination live video :) ua-cam.com/video/4I_Jsn-XcIs/v-deo.html here is the reaction if your interested :)
Fantastic that's a good choice .@@MeteorReactsYT
NEW VIDEO!!! POGGERS
If you think Miku “Dan Dan Didi Dan Dan” is effective wait till you hear “ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah” from Manners ( one of the rare cases I prefer the music video over live).
Band Maid: post hardcore punk, progressive rock, hard rock and metal in a cage match with pop as referee.
As good as this song is, it’s not even in my top 20 Band Maid cuts.
Check out “DICE,” official music video
the fact this song didnt make your top 20 only speaks volumes about how good the band is, and im looking forward to listening to more
@@MeteorReactsYT Absolutely 👍🏽 I grew up on Van Halen, Rush, etc. Band Maid resurrected my love of rock. FYI, my top 3: “DICE,” “Blooming,” “Moratorium” 🤘🏽 Enjoy the ride 🚀
If I was to suggest 3 guaranteed great Japanese bands, I'd go Band Maid, One Ok Rock and Wagakki.
MISA (she plays five string) is one of my favorite bass guitarists. I switched my bass amp & cab away from Fender to Orange due to loving her tone so much, though it looks like she’s switched away from Orange.
If you like wildly-talented bass guitarists, check out F Chopper Koga from Gacharic Spin and Miyu from Asterism. They’re incredible as well.
Best band on the planet. These girls rip!
If you want to build your channel with quality, YES, more Japanese rock and metal reactions. Japan is where the best stuff is happening now.
I have a ton on the list ❤️ lovebites. Babymetal. Nemophila. Fear and loathing in las vegas. Crossfaith. One OK rock just to name a few :)
There are no bad Band Maid songs. Check out their UA-cam site for many videos which will not get copy right flags:
ua-cam.com/channels/JToUvYrmkmTCR-bluEaQfA.html However,there are other videos on YT which are not on that page. Have fun.
thank you so much, the copyright flags always scare me when uploading reactions, glad to know i can react to band maid safely
😁
Nice reaction Meteor. Band Maid is at their best live. Please check out their performance at
the 2023 Lollapalooza, songs Dice and Hate? Also check out Freedom, Domination, Thrill, Take Me Higher, Day Dreaming, Play, Puzzle, Youth, etc..... Their catalog is enormous and filled with
great songs.
domination live reaction is right here :) hope you enjoy it
ua-cam.com/video/4I_Jsn-XcIs/v-deo.html
You should check out Lovebites 🤘
My recomendations - From Now On (instrumental ). Onset (Instrumental) . Dice official MV (punk rock) and definitely Dice/ Hate? Live from Lalapalooza.
That bassist, MISA, has chill but only in certain songs (when she feels the rest of the band is being too busy) for example [From Now On] (this is an instrumental).
I will second the recommendations of Lovebites and Nemophila (those bands are kind of related, they both have an ex-member of Destrose (long story), but they are on good terms and have been seen together in their downtime). Nemophila was seen at a Lovebites show, Lovebites was seen at a Band-Maid show. Songs for Lovebites they released a DVD of their concert series Knocking at Heaven's Gate and published some of the songs on UA-cam, good high quality video and audio, anything from that concert series, start with [Hammer of Wrath]. Songs for Nemophila, well they have both Heavy and Soft songs so it is possible to get the wrong impression of the band, they also have some high quality live songs so pick them when possible, a typical song would be [Rise] or [Revive], Heavy would be [Zen] and Soft would be [Life] or [Odyssey].
Asterism mostly instrumental metal, the musicians are highly skilled and fairly young (22, 22, and 24, but in some of the videos they are 16,17 and 19) as for songs [Dawn] is a good place to start.
Gacharic Spin [Mindset] is "typical" (this band changes genres as often as some bands do key or time signature changes, so yes mid song).
Band-Maid best hard rock band and Lovebites(another all female Japanese) best heavy metal band
Yes maid uniforms because Band -Electrician wouldn't fit on the bass drum...Welcome to BAND- MAID an addiction the world needs now!!!!! PEACE🕊🍌🍻☕🚂
This comment was 10/10, had me in hysterics
I don't know how that line got there.Maybe someone can tell me.
@@kakqu i have no clue, i could still read the full comment so all is good :D
Want another live reaction baby metal karate from the pia arena 2023
@@chriscahill4956 That's the first time I see someone recommending baby metal under a band maid reaction. Normally it's the other way around 😂
140 comments... Holy s*&t
Yes they are over 10 years old but the Band was more or less Hiddensee by their publisher. They didn't really trust the japanese market, so they remained in smaller venues till they proved in the US that they were quite famous and capable to fill bigger venues even when they had technical difficulties. Only then there publisher risked to book bigger venues in Japan.
Otoboke Beaver, Love is short official MV
Domination live
domination live is coming up :) stay tuned in a couple hours
domination live reaction is now here ua-cam.com/video/4I_Jsn-XcIs/v-deo.html hope you enjoy :)
You like Miku in the first two minutes
sounds about right, that first chorus backing vocals really got me
"Promo SM"
His Holiness TinyHat-san sends regards your way. You have just watched the best live band on the planet...po.
Your everyday life will not be the same from now on, and that's a good thing. Band-Maid is love and passion.
Band-Maid are musicians without boundaries.
i am perfectly fine with my life being different after listening to this band, they are fantastic!!!
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 10 year back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. They are currently celebrating their 10th anniversary with the original line up.
I flew from the UK to Japan to see these ladies live. I saw them four times in nine days last October. They play 2+ hour sets, no support bands, no encores. They killed it every time! (The concert this live MV was taken from was 3.5 hours long)!
That 'electronic bit' in the background was actually a guitar played through an Eventide H9 harmoniser pedal by Kanami the lead guitarist. It was on a backing track as she cannot (yet) play two guitars at once!
Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. The idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
that is one hardworking band, very jealous you got to see them live, can imagine now you having the best time of your life, didnt realize the electronic bit was guitar, that is inasne!!
Hey Kawaii Davey, do you want me to mail you a pic of something really amazing that belongs to Mincho?
@@GaryHolloway-810 Now I'm really intrigued!!!! Is it a pic of Saiki? Lol! Yes Please, the curiosity is killing me!
Yes, Yes, P. Oh! Die beste Rockband, seit ich 1970 Deep Purple entdeckt habe! Grüße aus Hamburg! Ben❤😊
@@Davey-Boyd I'm sending it now, make sure you're sitting down lest you swoon with awe :)
Recommendations? Influencer (MV) - similar in style to this song. Dice/Hate (live from Lollapalooza) - for an example of exactly how much the bassist (Misa) does not chill. Blooming (MV) - for THAT solo. Domination (live) - generally one of the best examples of how they sound live. Thrill - the song that blew them up in the beginning. Onset (live) - for their instrumental talents.
And then, everything else they’ve ever recorded.
will be reacting to domination next, influencer been suggested alot so that wont be too far behind it, same with dice/hate, im hearing alot about the lollapalooza performance
Not a bad song and a huge catalog covering so many genres. Best rock band on the planet.
im excited to hear the range of the band for sure, with people saying each song is different gets me hyped, not knowing what to expect is always the best thing when listening to new music
Thanks for the reaction. You will find that the Maidiacs are the most loving and supportive fans. Just a couple of facts. "That bassist"- Is the fabulously cool MISA, recognised by most- what ever band you like, as probably the best around right now. You will find that she and her pal Akane on drums, don't really do slow or soft very often. The lady you liked is Miku (Red Rose)- Band founder, Lyrics, Vocals, and Guitar. She had the idea for forming the band while working in a Maid Cafe in Tokyo, hence the outfits although MISA and Saiki- Lead vocals have their own take on it.
Hey you missed out the super talented guitarist Kanami, and main composer of their huge catalogue,not a bad song init must be approaching 150 by now
Oh and Saiki I like to see them all get equal recognition, as they would not be band,maid if on member was missing
the more i know about this band the more i just fall in love with the members and the story behind the band
New while nostalgic sums them up pretty well.
The band composition and how they came up gives them a pretty unique feel. The backing vocal/rhythm guitarist (Miku) didn’t play an instrument when they started, and learned on the job, which left kind of a hole that the bassist (Misa) filled in, so she basically plays lead bass, instead of just the normal bass role.
The drummer (Akane) has a metal drummer skillset, but they don’t really play metal, so she’s always doing something interesting with their primarily hard rock style.
I’m glad you enjoyed your first taste. They’re really prolific, and you have 10 years of material to catch up on, but don’t forget to give any tracks you’ve heard some repeat listens. They work really hard to pack them with interesting parts that are really difficult to catch in one pass. Their songs are like great movies that reward you more the more you think about and view them.
honestly the more people tell me about the band the more invested i get, i did sense a metal feel in the drums, was too intuiged by the bass and miku, having the song on repeat im loving it more and more
Well said and 100% true. It is too rich for just one listen!
Band-Maid is best when they are live ! "Real Existence" Official Live or "Play" Live are two of my favorites ! Don't worry they have been together 10 years and have plenty of music to check out ! The bass player is MISA MISA MISA (The Barefoot Assassin =)
MISA MISA MISA is a total monster on that bass 😍
Check out their MVs for Influencer and also Shambles the base is NASTY and TASTY
thank you for the suggestions, think i seen influencer was previously recommended so that will be on the top of the list of bandmaid songs
Welcome to the world of BandMaid man. This is only the beign. You need watch now "Domination" or "Freedom" live. Great react. See you! 🤟🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
heyy foxgod, domination official live video will be the next band maid reaction for the channel 😀 tglad you enjoyed the reaction ❤❤
@@MeteorReactsYT great!!! 🤟🇯🇵🔥
I love Kanami. However, Kanami loves Saiki. 😭❤
Welcome to the fandom. This is just the beginning, trust me. Puzzle is a masterpiece, I highly recommend it and you could do a 2 part for it (studio and acoustic live).
A bit of critique, I think you need to work on your audio levels. You was so much louder than the video. GL.
hey man i always accept critism and ways i can improve my videos :) thank you for telling me about the audio levels, will get some mock stuff done for test levels before the next upload, thank you again
I love this band. They are incredible. You said it gave you a nostalgic feel. I find that their music feels like a fresh, new take on 80s rock. It is so melodic. My favourites are Play, Freedom, Daydreaming, Moratorium, Corallium, Onset, From Now On, Influencer, Puzzle, Sayonakidori, and so much more. And absolutely, watch the Dice/Hate? live from Lollapalooza 2023. While the camera work was not good (they are not Band-Maid's usual camera crew, they're from the festival or Hulu), the musicianship is incredible.
gave me such nostalgia feels, might be the tones from the live show i felt like i was back going to gigs at my local venues
@@MeteorReactsYT Domination is a good one, too. It seems it's usually reactors' first exposure to Band-Maid.
Try NO GOD live from the on line concert because the sound is better. You'll be wiped out by Misa, the bass player.
This is the last video. Now check the first one.
I’d suggest reacting to Dice and Hate? at Lollapalooza 2023 next. They brought fire to their performance during a mid-day slot in scorching heat after jamming a full set less than 12 hours the previous evening. Cheers!
i have domination next then i'm doing Dice and Hate as one video, all should be uploaded this week, thank you for the suggestions 😄
The two-song YT video that melds together Dice + Hate? at Lollapalooza 2023 has a great bass vs lead guitar "dialogue" that I think you'll love. The two songs really together play off of each other very well and should be experienced together as a unit.
meld together? so would it be worth doing a reaction of both of them at once, like both songs in one video?
@@MeteorReactsYT Yes. Many YT reactors have reviewed the double-performance video in the same reaction video. It isn't too long. And it's a legendary (or it should be) live performance. The only flaw, is that the director of photography doesn't focus on the bass player as much as everyone would wish. Even so, it is not to be missed. And the two performances really belong back-to-back.
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Akane, the drummer, never stops drumming, so the songs kind of morph into one.
They were extremely excited and surprised to be invited to appear at the Chicago Lollapalooza.
Usually bands representation ask to be included in big, festivals like this, but Band-Maid unexpectedly were invited by the event organizers.
They even got assigned a spotlight appearance at a local venue the night before.
@@markdzima perfect thank you, will be sure to do the two performances as one video
@@MeteorReactsYT I think you'll love it! (And get good view numbers as well!)
Great chorus, hard rock, and charismatic maids!! That’s Band-Maid 🤘#bandmaid
fantastic chorus, had it on repeat for hours and hours after the upload
「Freedom」あなたはAKANE(ゴリラ🍌)を知るでしょう🔥BAND-MAID🔥
I recommend watching this video to understand what Band Maid is. BAND-MAID / DOMINATION (Official Live Video)
domination will be the next reaction for sure, everyone is hyping it up, Dont worry i'll be sure to get the live video 😅
MISA is the coolest woman in the world. If you are at a party and MISA comes in, well congratulations because you are at the coolest party in the world. It doesn't matter where. It could be Hollywood, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, or Des Moines. If she's there, it's the coolest place in the world!
💯 % true.
Bass Assassins Don't Chill! .......Welcome, enjoy your stay, it's going to be as long one........you'll see.