Thank you. Another great Ban-maid song, there are so many treats for us lined up in their catalogue. The videos from the on-line concert seem to have gone through some post-production, mainly extra layers of vocals, some synths and probably some guitar, not sure about the guitars tho. I recommend Why, Why, Why from that concert. It's a fairly simple (by their standards) hard-rock banger that has been overlooked by reactors.
Can you believe "Youth" was only included as a bonus on the limited edition first pressing of the album "Unseen World" & not on the regular CD or digital versions. A song this good should've been on the album to start with.🤷♂️
I mean, on the one hand, yeah this is a great song. On the other hand... they're all great songs. They had to put pick something to be the bonus piece.
It has consistently made my top ten list of Band Maid songs. The never heard album version is even better. Ryan Mear reacted to it cuz he owns the album.
Kanami is the principal composer. She gives the basic song outline to the others and they edit and add their own contributions. This particular song was a part of an online concert during the Lockdown in 2021. It simply shows you how incredibly tight this band is. Their live performances are often better than their studio productions. Yes, Miku provides the wonderful counter melody in YOUTH. Thank you so much for reacting to this rarely heard Band Maid track !
Yup and to add - Kanami was first and foremost trained as a pianist, on a lot of classical music as well. So when Miku got good enough on rhythm guitar to hold the base of the song, I think Kanami started thinking about using her guitar lines sort of like piano accompaniment and that lets her drive a second melody through the song. There's just ear candy all over the place.
Great reaction Soham,,i have been roaming this planet for 64 yrs,and have seen all the rock greats over those years,,not seen BM yet sadly,,These ladies have simply become my fave band of all time for numerous reasons,the main reason is ,they dont stick to a tried and tested formula of songwriting,like so many other bands,which is why they dip in and out of multiple genres,at will,There has never been a band like them and probably never will be again,the planets aligned when these ladies got together.
When Miku started the band she wanted to be the singer. After a couple of shows they decided her voice wasn't what they were looking for so SHE BACKED OUT and they hired Saiki. Kanami told her that if she played rhythm it would free her to do more with the lead. Kanami is Miku's teacher!
Kanami is the brain of the band Miku is the soul of the band Saiki is the lungs of the band MISA is the spine of the band Akane is the heartbeat of the band
Yes, the absolute hidden banger gem only on a certain edition of the Unseen World album, unbelievable! Thank god they put this clip on the special edition of the Sense single 🙏 Btw, it's strange how fast people seem to have forgotten the pandemic still happened in 2021 😏 So, no audience back then, but an online live okyuji.
This issue comes up frequently with everyone relatively new to Band Maid. As you are only a few songs in, it's not yet obvious that Band Maid is their own genre, nothing else like it. Thrash, punk, blues, rock, metal, speed metal, ballads, acoustic, name it. Usually 3 or 4 in the same song, if not all of it. insanely good that is why a 3 minute song feels like an album side. Amadeus Kanami will one day be recognized as THE composer of this age, her compositions ( and Miku and Saiki's lyrics ) are truly what sets this band apart beyond their incomparable playing skills. As for this rarity song, it's a perfect example of no B side, no deep cut, no released song of any kind from this band, is not superb. Over 140 on my last count and NOT ONE CLINKER. Impossible but true.
The pairing of Miku/Saiki on Unseen World........epic! Kanami is the Soul of Band-Maid IMHO. Kanami is the one that pulls out the best in every member by challenging them every song she writes. I truly feel the other members would not be where they are now, talent wise, if it were not for Kanami pushing them to be their best. I read years back where their first, or one of their first practices as a newly formed band, Kanami actually cried because others were late and MISA was hungover. She was so disappointed in them because she wanted this to work so badly. Well that had an effect on them and that's when Akane was appointed "leader" of Band-Maid because she was the most organized and started holding everyone accountable for practices.
The counter vocals by Miku are pure ear candy here and especially on the studio version. My favorite Band-Maid song, right up there with "Flying High", another often overlooked rocker. "Tsunage mirai!" (Connect to the future)
Each and every member of BandMaid can sing, however, as a rule, only Saiki and Miku regularly are the vocalists. Kanami has a lovely voice and began pursuing being a professional musician as a singer/songwriter. MISA was a singing guitarist at the begining of her band member journey reportedly. Akane has a lovely voice as heard in the acoustic version of Sayonakidori as backup to Miku.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! just a small thing but I Don't think you realized that the front four members were all on opposite sides, during a quick break they turned around to face Akane and I think Miku may have loosened her wiring on her mike when moving it around (that would make sense in the fact you can hardly hear her)
Same with "Matchless Gum" and "Unfair Game." You had to buy the YOLO (quadruple A-side) release to even know these songs existed. Both are bangers! Fortunately you can listen to both songs on their official channel. The YOLO instrumental is well worth a listen as well.
This was from one of several live streams the Maids did during the dark times of Covid as a way to stay current with their fans. You are right, the mixes aren’t always the best (especially with Kanami’s guitar) but still pretty damn good. There are a number of official vids from those shows most notably the Dice/Different and Manners/Black Hole 2-fers. Dice/Different was from this same performance I believe and Manners/Black Hole was from another one.
This is the most expensive Band Maid song, it cost @ $25.... the difference between standard and limited-edition versions of the "Unseen World" album. Next you have to check out the instrumental track "Without Holding Back" (white room MV version), which only came on the standard edition of Unseen World. It's my favorite of all their instrumentals... Akane gets serious on the drums. This "okyu-ji" (what the Maids call their live shows, means "Servings") was streamed on the internet in early 2021 when still under covid restrictions. The only people there were the ones needed for the recording/sound/lights.
Great example of how good this band is with blending genres. Saiki and Miku are singing J-Poprock, rhythm group plays Thrash Metal and Kanami plays some blues riffs on top. BTW, Kanami just have been honored by PRS guitars by releasing the Kanami Signature Limited Edition. Looks like it has been sold out within hours only.
Fans claim that Band-Maid is their own genre. That sounds a bit ridiculous on its face, but it's worth unpacking. The band has a very distinctive sound that transcends song and genre - that is, they can play a ballad, a hard-rock-verging-on-metal song, and a straightforward pop-rock song, but they will all sound like Band-Maid. Their first album, before they even knew which direction they wanted to go with their music, had hints of their sound; their second and third, which almost exclusively used outside songwriters, have their sound. After they got full writing control, they sound even more like themselves. But it's not easy to describe that sound. If I tell you that they make hard rock songs with punk and metal influence that fit into 3 minute pop structures, with harmonized vocals and progressive sensibilities under an accessible surface, well, that might sound mildly interesting but it doesn't tell you what they sound like - and it doesn't even tell the whole story since not all of their songs are hard rock (although most are). It's only after listening to several songs that your brain starts to pick out what their core sound is. Someone was calling them "prog punk" for a while. That's probably just as good, and bad, a genre descriptor as any.
When people describe Band Maid as "their own genre", and "what does that sound like ?" Well...The simple explanation is their ability to transition from section to section...from genre to genre...from mood to mood...from featured instrument to featured instrument... Their ability is as seamless as I have ever heard ! They make it look as easy as riding a bicycle with no wheels. " Hey Kanami, you can't ride that bike, it has no wheels !!". She says..." Oh, really...I hadn't noticed... we've always done it that way. ", would be her casual response ! ❤️
Yes. Kanami composes the music- with contributions from the others, and Miku rights the lyrics, with some contributions from Saiki. More recently Saiki has written lyrics for complete songs.
Jip, Kanami makes her guitar sing... you hear this most clearly in their instrumentals like from no on, giovani (instrumental and one with vocals), onset ect.
The heavy wah on the guitar riffs make me think of harder 70s acts... or to some extent glam acts. Think Slade, for instance. But then the rhythms are from something else... this is part of the magic of Band-Maid... you're like...that sounds like... um... ... it's got many parts of things you like, but smashed together in ways you've never actually heard. So it's sounds at once very familiar... and yet totally new. Pure magic.
Kanami writes the songs on piano, gives to Misa to start writing her part, and programs the other parts pending feedback. Misa always makes sure to consult Saiki to make sure it fits her vocals.
On occasion, you see Kanami or Akane sing backup, but usually just short sections. Miku is the main backup singer, and on a few, she has been the lead (Sayonakidori, songs before they brought Saiki on, etc.; She was a Japanese Idol winner and performed in a group from the show for about a year, before they were disbanded and Miku took her idea for Band Maid to another production company). I have not been to live Band Maid concerts, so I may be wrong, but I don't think Misa sings during live or studio performances.
Misa typically doesn't sing live, although her voice is good enough that she could (she sang back-up during the Christmas acoustic show). She does have a mic stand live and it's a live mic.
@armynurseboy I didn't notice her singing backup on the acoustic show, only Akane. I'll need to watch again on a bigger screen than the postage stamp screen on my cell phone ;) Thanks for pointing out Misa's vocal contributions!
Yes, that's Miku singing the counter-melody there. And, yeah, that's some amazing vocal composition. Given that Kanami is the main composer of the music, on top of the guitar playing itself, yeah, she's a leader in the band. But... it's only because she has a rhythm section that she can count on to be doing amazing things themselves, including a bass player that OFTEN is playing lead parts herself as well, and whose rhythm parts are themselves crazy melodic. So it's this great feedback loop, basically where everything supports everything else, and they're constantly building from a great foundation to amazing compositions.
There is something called studio live, i.e. you do it in one take but in a studio or at least without an audience. And this is what this is. And I think they might have done it during covid.
Where did you find this video? I watched this on online streaming live during Covid, but I didn't think this video was available on UA-cam. It's a good reaction but hope you don't get into trouble.
MIKU KOBATO (red rose), founder and leader of band maid. She sings, provides backing vocals, lyricist and rhythm guitar. The heart and soul of the band.
There are many exceptions, but in general the songs start with Kanami writing the guitar portion and defining the overall vibe and rhythm of the song, with an idea of what the other instruments should do. Then Misa and Akane make suggestions to her and add input about their parts. Then Miku generally creates the lyrics, after which Saiki makes suggestions, or together they add new bits. But that's just in general. Sometimes somebody else has an idea for music or lyrics and the rest build on that. For example the idea for "Hate?" came from Saiki after a friend was cheated on. Or a few times Miku has told each person to just write their own part and then they jam until something forms from it. They've written so many songs that they can't just do it one way. They'd get bored with that. Also if you are ever confused who is who, look for a rose in the headband. Miku always wears a red rose, and Saiki wears a blue one.
Nothing wrong with this song. Its good. But not so much played. The counter-singing that Saiki and Miku do is something the do, more or less, in all songs. The also do it as much as here in "Black Hole".
Ya, you can really hear it in "Black Hole" in their Charlotte NC show. Other good examples are "Gion-cho" and "I Still Seek Revenge." One of the cool things they do (a very long list.) Cheers.
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Thank you. Another great Ban-maid song, there are so many treats for us lined up in their catalogue.
The videos from the on-line concert seem to have gone through some post-production, mainly extra layers of vocals, some synths and probably some guitar, not sure about the guitars tho.
I recommend Why, Why, Why from that concert. It's a fairly simple (by their standards) hard-rock banger that has been overlooked by reactors.
Can you believe "Youth" was only included as a bonus on the limited edition first pressing of the album "Unseen World" & not on the regular CD or digital versions. A song this good should've been on the album to start with.🤷♂️
I can't believe it wasn't the lead track!
They throw away more great songs than other bands write
It certainly fit Unseen World....
@@_JimSb Yes - or even Conqueror.
I mean, on the one hand, yeah this is a great song. On the other hand... they're all great songs. They had to put pick something to be the bonus piece.
The rarity of this song is outrageous.
👀👀
As far as the *lack of crowd*
This is from an online concert during Covid. Just the band and crew.
Thanks, Frank, for bringing the request. Thanks, Solum for reacting. Band-Maid has so many hidden gems. The genre can only be described as Band-Maid
It has consistently made my top ten list of Band Maid songs. The never heard album version is even better. Ryan Mear reacted to it cuz he owns the album.
Yep i think that's about fair :)
Kanami is the principal composer. She gives the basic song outline to the others and they edit and add their own contributions. This particular song was a part of an online concert during the Lockdown in 2021. It simply shows you how incredibly tight this band is. Their live performances are often better than their studio productions. Yes, Miku provides the wonderful counter melody in YOUTH. Thank you so much for reacting to this rarely heard Band Maid track !
🍺🤪
Yup and to add - Kanami was first and foremost trained as a pianist, on a lot of classical music as well. So when Miku got good enough on rhythm guitar to hold the base of the song, I think Kanami started thinking about using her guitar lines sort of like piano accompaniment and that lets her drive a second melody through the song. There's just ear candy all over the place.
Band-Maid meets Motorhead!
The genre is “ BAND-MAID.”
haha perfect
There's amazing then there's BAND-MAID amazing, what a band Po 👍🍻
Great reaction Soham,,i have been roaming this planet for 64 yrs,and have seen all the rock greats over those years,,not seen BM yet sadly,,These ladies have simply become my fave band of all time for numerous reasons,the main reason is ,they dont stick to a tried and tested formula of songwriting,like so many other bands,which is why they dip in and out of multiple genres,at will,There has never been a band like them and probably never will be again,the planets aligned when these ladies got together.
Love this song. Genre = Band-Maid.
When Miku started the band she wanted to be the singer. After a couple of shows they decided her voice wasn't what they were looking for so SHE BACKED OUT and they hired Saiki. Kanami told her that if she played rhythm it would free her to do more with the lead. Kanami is Miku's teacher!
This was a Covid era online concert, hence no audience. Great thoughts as always!
Kanami is the brain of the band
Miku is the soul of the band
Saiki is the lungs of the band
MISA is the spine of the band
Akane is the heartbeat of the band
That about sums it up 🤔
I would reverse two of these. Kanami is the soul, Miku the brain.
Youth is what I call “Without Holding Back” with vocals. 😁
Yes, the absolute hidden banger gem only on a certain edition of the Unseen World album, unbelievable! Thank god they put this clip on the special edition of the Sense single 🙏
Btw, it's strange how fast people seem to have forgotten the pandemic still happened in 2021 😏 So, no audience back then, but an online live okyuji.
This issue comes up frequently with everyone relatively new to Band Maid. As you are only a few songs in, it's not yet obvious that Band Maid is their own genre, nothing else like it.
Thrash, punk, blues, rock, metal, speed metal, ballads, acoustic, name it. Usually 3 or 4 in the same song, if not all of it. insanely good that is why a 3 minute song feels like an album side.
Amadeus Kanami will one day be recognized as THE composer of this age, her compositions ( and Miku and Saiki's lyrics ) are truly what sets this band apart beyond their incomparable playing skills.
As for this rarity song, it's a perfect example of no B side, no deep cut, no released song of any kind from this band, is not superb. Over 140 on my last count and NOT ONE CLINKER. Impossible but true.
Here because of BMCD, thanks for the link 😉
The pairing of Miku/Saiki on Unseen World........epic!
Kanami is the Soul of Band-Maid IMHO. Kanami is the one that pulls out the best in every member by challenging them every song she writes. I truly feel the other members would not be where they are now, talent wise, if it were not for Kanami pushing them to be their best.
I read years back where their first, or one of their first practices as a newly formed band, Kanami actually cried because others were late and MISA was hungover. She was so disappointed in them because she wanted this to work so badly. Well that had an effect on them and that's when Akane was appointed "leader" of Band-Maid because she was the most organized and started holding everyone accountable for practices.
I love love love this song so so so much. It's a tragedy much like the Titanic that this isn't an OMV or at least be on their channel.
The counter vocals by Miku are pure ear candy here and especially on the studio version. My favorite Band-Maid song, right up there with "Flying High", another often overlooked rocker.
"Tsunage mirai!" (Connect to the future)
I'd classify the genre as Band-Maid. 🕊️🌏🌎🌍
Each and every member of BandMaid can sing, however, as a rule, only Saiki and Miku regularly are the vocalists. Kanami has a lovely voice and began pursuing being a professional musician as a singer/songwriter. MISA was a singing guitarist at the begining of her band member journey reportedly. Akane has a lovely voice as heard in the acoustic version of Sayonakidori as backup to Miku.
Yeah, I didn't get it in my feed at all. Thanks for the heads up Frank! Great reaction, Mr. Sohum! 🙂
Nor me.😔
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! just a small thing but I Don't think you realized that the front four members were all on opposite sides, during a quick break they turned around to face Akane and I think Miku may have loosened her wiring on her mike when moving it around (that would make sense in the fact you can hardly hear her)
Thanks so much for sharing!
Same with "Matchless Gum" and "Unfair Game." You had to buy the YOLO (quadruple A-side) release to even know these songs existed. Both are bangers! Fortunately you can listen to both songs on their official channel. The YOLO instrumental is well worth a listen as well.
This was from one of several live streams the Maids did during the dark times of Covid as a way to stay current with their fans. You are right, the mixes aren’t always the best (especially with Kanami’s guitar) but still pretty damn good. There are a number of official vids from those shows most notably the Dice/Different and Manners/Black Hole 2-fers. Dice/Different was from this same performance I believe and Manners/Black Hole was from another one.
I love Maid Music. It's my favorite genre! Thx, Sohum!
Band Maid's best B-side..... Kanami is the songwriter of the band.
Frank!! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️
ROGER!!!!!
@ Dave!!! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️
On the same show they do the different vocals thing in Blackhole the video is paired with a song called Manners
I could watch Akane's drum rolls on this all day ! 😍🤯
This is the most expensive Band Maid song, it cost @ $25.... the difference between standard and limited-edition versions of the "Unseen World" album. Next you have to check out the instrumental track "Without Holding Back" (white room MV version), which only came on the standard edition of Unseen World. It's my favorite of all their instrumentals... Akane gets serious on the drums. This "okyu-ji" (what the Maids call their live shows, means "Servings") was streamed on the internet in early 2021 when still under covid restrictions. The only people there were the ones needed for the recording/sound/lights.
Great example of how good this band is with blending genres. Saiki and Miku are singing J-Poprock, rhythm group plays Thrash Metal and Kanami plays some blues riffs on top. BTW, Kanami just have been honored by PRS guitars by releasing the Kanami Signature Limited Edition. Looks like it has been sold out within hours only.
🤘🤘🤘
Fans claim that Band-Maid is their own genre. That sounds a bit ridiculous on its face, but it's worth unpacking.
The band has a very distinctive sound that transcends song and genre - that is, they can play a ballad, a hard-rock-verging-on-metal song, and a straightforward pop-rock song, but they will all sound like Band-Maid. Their first album, before they even knew which direction they wanted to go with their music, had hints of their sound; their second and third, which almost exclusively used outside songwriters, have their sound. After they got full writing control, they sound even more like themselves.
But it's not easy to describe that sound. If I tell you that they make hard rock songs with punk and metal influence that fit into 3 minute pop structures, with harmonized vocals and progressive sensibilities under an accessible surface, well, that might sound mildly interesting but it doesn't tell you what they sound like - and it doesn't even tell the whole story since not all of their songs are hard rock (although most are). It's only after listening to several songs that your brain starts to pick out what their core sound is.
Someone was calling them "prog punk" for a while. That's probably just as good, and bad, a genre descriptor as any.
When people describe Band Maid as "their own genre", and "what does that sound like ?"
Well...The simple explanation is their ability to transition from section to section...from genre to genre...from mood to mood...from featured instrument to featured instrument... Their ability is as seamless as I have ever heard ! They make it look as easy as riding a bicycle with no wheels. " Hey Kanami, you can't ride that bike, it has no wheels !!". She says..." Oh, really...I hadn't noticed... we've always done it that way. ", would be her casual response ! ❤️
💜💛❤💙💚
Miku = Red Rose
Yes. Kanami composes the music- with contributions from the others, and Miku rights the lyrics, with some contributions from Saiki. More recently Saiki has written lyrics for complete songs.
Jip, Kanami makes her guitar sing... you hear this most clearly in their instrumentals like from no on, giovani (instrumental and one with vocals), onset ect.
The heavy wah on the guitar riffs make me think of harder 70s acts... or to some extent glam acts. Think Slade, for instance. But then the rhythms are from something else... this is part of the magic of Band-Maid... you're like...that sounds like... um...
... it's got many parts of things you like, but smashed together in ways you've never actually heard. So it's sounds at once very familiar... and yet totally new. Pure magic.
Kanami writes the songs on piano, gives to Misa to start writing her part, and programs the other parts pending feedback. Misa always makes sure to consult Saiki to make sure it fits her vocals.
Do Not expect to hear this song here😢👌🙏👍🍺🥴
Cheers Frank Andre.🙂🍻
Thanks... apparently this was supposed to be a preview post for me...I guess I jumped the gun on this.🤦🏻♂️
It's Kobato Miku (red rose)
On occasion, you see Kanami or Akane sing backup, but usually just short sections. Miku is the main backup singer, and on a few, she has been the lead (Sayonakidori, songs before they brought Saiki on, etc.; She was a Japanese Idol winner and performed in a group from the show for about a year, before they were disbanded and Miku took her idea for Band Maid to another production company). I have not been to live Band Maid concerts, so I may be wrong, but I don't think Misa sings during live or studio performances.
Misa typically doesn't sing live, although her voice is good enough that she could (she sang back-up during the Christmas acoustic show). She does have a mic stand live and it's a live mic.
@armynurseboy I didn't notice her singing backup on the acoustic show, only Akane. I'll need to watch again on a bigger screen than the postage stamp screen on my cell phone ;) Thanks for pointing out Misa's vocal contributions!
@olaflangness2907 Misa herself stated she was nervous during that part of the show as she normally doesn't sing.
Yes, that's Miku singing the counter-melody there. And, yeah, that's some amazing vocal composition. Given that Kanami is the main composer of the music, on top of the guitar playing itself, yeah, she's a leader in the band. But... it's only because she has a rhythm section that she can count on to be doing amazing things themselves, including a bass player that OFTEN is playing lead parts herself as well, and whose rhythm parts are themselves crazy melodic. So it's this great feedback loop, basically where everything supports everything else, and they're constantly building from a great foundation to amazing compositions.
It was during Covid.
There is something called studio live, i.e. you do it in one take but in a studio or at least without an audience.
And this is what this is. And I think they might have done it during covid.
Yes. It is from a livestream.
Where did you find this video? I watched this on online streaming live during Covid, but I didn't think this video was available on UA-cam.
It's a good reaction but hope you don't get into trouble.
Instrumental Maid channel...Maid It Ltd. Will hopefully soften their stance on hard to find tracks. How else can we hear them ?
@@frankandre4385 True. I didn't even know they are a company 😅.
(The name isn't Maidit, co.ltd is it?)
Indeed,it is ! 😁@@lurkmerchant
👍👍👍
MIKU KOBATO (red rose), founder and leader of band maid. She sings, provides backing vocals, lyricist and rhythm guitar. The heart and soul of the band.
There are many exceptions, but in general the songs start with Kanami writing the guitar portion and defining the overall vibe and rhythm of the song, with an idea of what the other instruments should do. Then Misa and Akane make suggestions to her and add input about their parts. Then Miku generally creates the lyrics, after which Saiki makes suggestions, or together they add new bits. But that's just in general. Sometimes somebody else has an idea for music or lyrics and the rest build on that. For example the idea for "Hate?" came from Saiki after a friend was cheated on. Or a few times Miku has told each person to just write their own part and then they jam until something forms from it. They've written so many songs that they can't just do it one way. They'd get bored with that. Also if you are ever confused who is who, look for a rose in the headband. Miku always wears a red rose, and Saiki wears a blue one.
Sohum...This song isn't in your UA-cam feed... What's up ?
That was weird. Thanks Frank! 🙂
This video shows that it is unlisted.
@@seizetheday5008 Hopefully he reposts...I don't know how these things work. 🤷🏻♂️
@frankandre4385 hey this will go public in a few days, but wanted to upload it early for you
@@Sohum I had no idea...Thank you for the courtesy...😁 I was perplexed.
A suggestion. Forget about genre.
@@Kevin6059 I've forgotten about it already. What was the question again?🤔
@GaryHolloway-810 What genre of question ❓
Hard rock 70-90 same Led zeppelin ,Deep Purple , Motorhead .
I call the genre simply Maid Rock. If you want a lesson in its diversity...check their 'Manners/Black Hole' video 👊💪🔥🤘🤘🤘
Nothing wrong with this song. Its good. But not so much played.
The counter-singing that Saiki and Miku do is something the do, more or less, in all songs.
The also do it as much as here in "Black Hole".
Ya, you can really hear it in "Black Hole" in their Charlotte NC show. Other good examples are "Gion-cho" and "I Still Seek Revenge." One of the cool things they do (a very long list.) Cheers.
Genre to me is still "hard rock". Not thrash at all.
To each their own 😉