Band-Maid were my introduction to Japanese music in 2015 (with their video for "Thrill"). Happy to say they weren't "just" a spring board, but have remained one of my favorites. Their music and their live performances just put a smile on my face.
If you take the time to explore their catalog, you're gonna end up LOVING this band. I'd recommend Secret My Lips (mv or live), Yolo (mv or live), Puzzle (live), Moratorium (live), Glory (mv), Awkward (live), Daydreaming (live), Rinne (mv), and Dragon Cries (mv). For a start lol (they have a astonishing number of good songs).
Welcome aboard, Beth. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome 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 rock n’ rollers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 25 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (sample “Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ua-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/v-deo.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: ua-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/v-deo.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: ua-cam.com/video/usWZvlGGDSs/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 are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 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. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 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 "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One 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!
@@bethrobinson94 It's nice and cozy down here with lots of good tea to drink! While it's steeping, put some headphones on set to "Stun", and check out these two from Band-Maid: “Daydreaming” ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html and “Puzzle” ua-cam.com/video/PeJr9pgMCpY/v-deo.html
They are great!!! One of the most important bands in rock today. Even their slow songs, are incredible. Listen to Daydreaming o Wonderland. Those are art. Their structure is amazing, some jazzy, many rock.
You’ve got to check out their instrumental Onset ua-cam.com/video/iB0oGNY_gzc/v-deo.html Here’s some further info on them and how they came to be Band Maid is a Hard Rock band who incorporate several elements like metal, punk, pop and even blues into their music. The main instrumental section Kanami- lead guitarist, MISA- bass and Akane- drums are all professionally trained musicians who have been playing multiple instruments since as young as 4 years old. They are in their late 20s now. Kanami is also the one who writes all of their music while Miku- rhythm guitarist/backup vocals, does the lyrics alongside Saiki- main vocalist. The band was started by Miku in 2013 who found Kanami on the internet and recruited her. Then Kanami got Akane to join in, as they knew each other and had played together in previous occasions. In turn, Akane recruited MISA who graduated from the same music institute as her. Later on, Miku having realised her voice wasn’t suitable for Hard Rock passed over the vocals to Saiki who joined them through an audition.
Great reaction, been following your channel for a while now and really like your analysis of the different band you review. Yes, Band-Maid WILL become your favorite band, their writing, technical skills and all around cohesiveness is apparent in every song. I've been listening to rock since the 1950's and over the last 30-40 years became bored by the repetitive, bland, banal music. Discovering Band-Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites, Unlucky Morpheus, Galneryus, Gacharic Spin and all the other really great Japanese bands has reignited my love for rock and metal. Thanks again for taking your first step into Band-Maid, you won't regret it.
I just learned about Lovebites and band maid about the same time earlier this year and I struggled in the beginning which I liked more (no matter what they both amazing). In the end band maid won for me because the more songs I listen from them the more I loved them! They have songs for almost any mood I’m in unless I need to listen to power metal. Then it’s Lovebites 100% For everything else it’s band maid but glad you like both!
Your enthusiasm regarding music is excellent. Band maid remind of the 80s when nwobhm was rampant, however these women take it to a whole new level which excites me greatly!! Seeing them live is the next step but I think seeing them in their own back yard is the place to be as the Japanese audience are enthusiastic and can add to the whole experience. Bands such Baby metal, love bite and the Wagakki band produce excellent shows in front of their home audiences!! As for language it has never bothered me, I know a lot of people will not listen these bands because they do not sing in English, for me this is pathetic and narrow mindedness. I can safely say a lot of music I listen to come from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia and now Japan, China and Korea, the music is everything and as for language check out the translated lyrics or as for me I speak Russian so that is not a problem!! Another great reaction BTW 😎
Every song I heard when I started was a new favorite. I'm now a Band-Maidiac. You do Band-Maid, I will like! :) For live I recommend: Moratorium, Play, Don't you tell me. MV: Dragon Cries, Dice, Blooming.
hahaha It becomes so many peoples favorite band when they first discover them! They really shine LIVE, shame many of their HD Live clips been taken down recently. Some have been re-upped but are now harder to find, due to the low view count...good luck.
Lovebites is definitely on the metal side of things while Band-Maid is more maid rock. There was an interview where band-Maid said that there were many Good girl bands in the metal genre but that’s not what they wanted to do. As far as guitarists go, the Lovebites duo are probably more technically accomplished, but the synergy of band-maid’s members on and off stage is unmatched. Their joy on-stage is incredibly infectious. For me band-Maid #1 by a long shot.
My Rock n Roll starts with Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry, so when I heard Band-Maid my reaction was Rock n Roll is back! Their skills, talent, and professionalism is on a higher level than most of our western entertainment bands/groups. As to the use of English, it is common in a Japanese song for English. Same with Kpop. But another reason is Japanese use English words for many things as they and the Koreans rather than creating words for new things they just use the English. An example is ice cream in Korean is ice cream. Everyone BE SAFE, sheltering with a curfew in California.
Kanami can freaking shred! Misa is killing the Bass. And Akane beats the drums like they owe her money! Saiki and Miku are aces on vocals and Miku nails her guitar riffs, EVERY TIME! Welcome to Band-Maid.
This band has a lot of quality behind their tracks, especially when you see the live production versions.! Live shows such as their Live @ Zepp Tokyo tour are great. Basically half of their good quality live shows have been taken down from youtube, you might be able to find them on other sites. Can you make your way to Bandmaid- Blooming MV
MISA!!!! MISA!!!!!! MISA!!!!!!! The best Badass Bass Assassin. My Dark Queen. You picked a good video to start your Band-Maid journey. Band-Maid is not a stereo typical Japanese female band. These 5 ladies are a punch you in your face Hard Rock band. Don't let the Maid outfits fool you. It's part of "the gap" that many Japanese bands try to achieve. You have to see their Live videos. This MV is good and you get to see how much fun these musicians have on stage and with their fans. All 5 musicisans are very talented. I have seen them in concert here in LA twice. Reminds me of the Rock music I gew up with in the 70's. React to the Live versions of Play, Onset, Moratorium, Don't you Tell Me, Take Me Higher, Puzzle (electric and acoustic) These ladies will earn that 10 ;)
It isn't just the RIAJ...SONY MUSIC JAPAN and Warner Japan are also copyright enforcers. If you ask me (you didn't) it is counter-productive. IRL, the big money isn't in the CDs, it is in merch sales and asses in seats at venues. The CD and video are just adverts for the tours.
Excellent Assessment. You're right about their use of English in the chorus. They do that so they can have audience participation in western countries. I'm a fan of both Band Maid and Lovebites. To me, Lovebites showcases the pinnacle of technical ability, whereas Band Maid showcases the pinnacle of songwriting. The lead guitarist (Kanami) writes the songs (Miku, rhythm guitar/vocal, writes the lyrics) and always changes the patterns through the verses, so as you're listening to a Band Maid song, it's constantly changing so you never get bored. Once she has the foundation of the song, all the band members add their input. That's the reason why they sound so cohesive as a band. Every single song they do, whether it's a studio recording or live performance, is that way. No doubt you'll notice that as you "binge listen". Cheers!
"They do that so they can have audience participation in western countries". They've been doing that long before they played outside Japan, so it seems unlikely. You see bits of English everywhere in Japan, even in places that are unlikely to be ever seen by western tourists. I think English is just seen as kind of cool.
I have heard Miku mention something to that effect in an interview. And of course, we know Miku is set on "World Domination" (lol), so it could be something she planned for. But you're right. The other Japanese rock bands incorporate English phrases as well. Then of course Lovebites is entirely in English. So yes, maybe they think it's cool. Personally, I think it's cool hearing a different language over rock for a change.
@@RevStickleback Yeah, the Japanese audiences...like the one in this video...seem really hyped to shout out in English. And truthfully, 'hello' goes better with the music there than 'kon'nichiwa.'
Some English words & phrases don't translate very well from Japanese.The English letters L & R don't even exist in the Japanese language, so BAND-MAID do a hell (no pun intended) of a job when singing them in English.
Agreed! I appreciate the fact they make the effort. Their English is WAY better then my Japanese. Even the mistakes are cute and endearing and makes me appreciate the effort that much more. Like Saiki's pronunciation of "relive" in Endless Story...or Order: "I want to be which you give me a lest". Makes my heart melt!
Nice reaction review. Anyone would be Thrilled with a 9 out 10 . Especially up against Lovebites. For me Band Maid is number 1 . The quality of music produced is top tier. As much as I am a metal head it can sometimes become generic. Band Maid is all over the place sonically. Never a dull moment with them. The catalog is immense. I give you 10 out of 10 for such a fine honest review.
Nice review. Too many good songs to recommend. Blooming is my favorite. Rinne and Dice are also great songs to check out for first time. The official video is good for these.
A lot of the unofficially uploaded pro-shot live videos have been removed from UA-cam, so you might as well check out their official channel. 20+ videos there including 3 live videos, one of which you just reacted to. For fun, you should check out the Domination MV for yourself. It’s a fun MV and you can also see how much more they added to the live version.
BethRobinson94 Band-Maid Domination is Awesome! Badass! I give them a 9. LOVE BITES & BABY METAL are great ,too. However, it is great to hear in English as well. They should do a CD 1 in English & a CD 2 in Japanese. By the way I miss your rambling! Ramble away I say! I can't wait to see your next reaction! Great video! Keep it up and Keep on Stompin'! HUGE THUMBS UP!
Band Maid binge huh?..... better take a lunch. Be sure to visit their off stage antics too. Miku, the rhythm guitar/vocalist did a cool series with her touring cool spots in Japan, called Japan in Motion.... ua-cam.com/video/TeBOmTxDi_Y/v-deo.html I don't speak Japanese but it doesn't matter....likr their songs...Who cares! Lol!
Good on you. I can't think of one of their songs that I don't love. Try, "Non-fiction Days" or "I Can't Live Without You". Both have good live videos. Warning: there are a lot of cell phone videos that are terrible quality. You are awesome.
Hi Beth. You said you prefer live performances,but the MV of "RINNE" is one BAND-MAID song that is better than the cut live version at SHIBUYA NOTE.It's their heaviest song & has a killer solo. Hope that helps.
Haha...this was fun. I have been obsessed with Band-Maid, since I first heard them. Then I discovered Lovebites and obsessed is the word. I play them every day, just like I done with Band-Maid.. =D Lovebites is as addictive. Very different music, but irresistable! Pity its very expensive to be obsessed with japanese bands... :D
It's not a rabbit hole, it's a Pidgeon Hole!!! You've just taken your first steps down said pidgeon hole! They do have a couple of songs that are fully in English. In this song there are more English lyrics, they'll become more apparent the more you listen to it. Plus they have no bad songs. Some are more "poppy" than others. Those tend to be the earlier songs, when they were finding their footing. As they grow and evolve, they tend to get heavier. They have their "ballad-ish" songs too, but they have some songs that border on thrash metal too.
Lovebites? Well, yes, they're technically proficient, but musically they're ploughing a narrower furrow than Band-Maid. I'm a progressive rock fan rather than a metalhead (well, apart from progressive metal, which is basically progrock with a bit more attitude!) so please be alert for bias on my part. What draws me to the maids is their eclecticism, in that they happily mix a multitude of genres - pop, punk, metal, funk, blues, jazz and probably others I haven't picked up on yet - into their music with promiscuous glee. That, and the fact that they never ever repeat themselves (choruses for example are not copy and paste jobs, each one is subtly different) as well as the intricate, shifting patterns the Holy Trinity create between themselves when they play gladden my heart.
I like a band that takes chances and switches things up every now and then. Some bands do it better than others, and I'm discovering Band-Maid is one of those bands.
I am Japanese,and I agree your comment about "Lovebites". Lovebites is the band type of"X-JAPAN".Because their music type is simple (poor) melody line with complex arrangement. So I don't like "Lovebites". BAND-MAID is hyper female Rock band in the world.
I prefer their live stuff as it seems like they feed off of the energy from the crowd as much as the crowd responds to them, and one of the reasons for the simple choruses is to encourage the crowd to join in and the English lyrics have been added more and more as the band's English has improved.
All of Band-Maid songs have about 30% English phrases. Once you go into Band-Maid, you won't be able to stop listening to their songs. They have about 100 songs under their discography.
MISA MISA MISA! couple of things this was believe it or not song 22 of a 23 song set , and not only do they incorporate English into their songs they get a Japanese Audience singing them
@@bethrobinson94 Most Maidiacs will have a different top 10 and you may find it hard to believe this song WONT be in most of them even tho we all love this live version
They use English lyrics at times not only to be more accessible, but because sometimes the sound of an English word fits the moment in the song better than a Japanese word.
If you can find "Flying High" or "Key", feel free to treat your ears. I haven't seen these two on UA-cam yet, but maybe you'll find them. Band Maid are the queens of rock!!
The MV is good for this one, but weirdly slightly too quiet. Band Maid are the sort of band that if you like one or two songs you'll find at least 30-40 others you'll love as well, and I mean that quite literally. They hardly put out any singles, but they have so many songs you'll hear and think "this must be one of their main singles". There is one song that for some reason is better in the MV. It's also one of their more popular songs, it seems, and that's "Dice" ua-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/v-deo.html The MV does contain a rather creepy doll, but don't let that put you off.
Nice reaction. MV of "Domination" and "Don't you tell me" are pop. But their live!!! I recomend you to compare MV and Live. Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, Backing vocal, Lyricist, Band founder (Oct 21, 1991) Kanami Tono - Lead guitar, Composer, Main arranger, Backing vocal (Sept 28, 1991) Akane Hirose - Drums, Backing vocal (Dec 14, 1990) MISA - Bass (Oct 15, 1992) Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocal (Feb 8, 1994)
You gave this a 9/10???? Whoah, ok. You might have to give a few 9.5's, 9.7's, coz you ain't seen nothing yet.... They have a catalog of over 80+ songs and 90% is worthy of over a 7.5 (taste depending). Their music travels between Rock and Metal, and then some. I would recommend more production live videos to see, but because they have just released a new live DVD/BlueRay, there's been a blitz on UA-cam on unauthorized old live DVD uploads. Check out their UA-cam page
Best Rock band for sure, but really there is so much more to BANDBAND. Play Clang Freedom Alone Warning MV Puzzle (there’s an acoustic version which is to die for. You may need to ask commenters for a link as it’s hard to find. I don’t have it) Anyway, you will soon see that the depth of talent and song writing skills leave all in their dust)
Yes! Welcome to your new favorite band. You're a little late to the party. Because they have a DVD coming out they have begun pulling much of their online content. You should react to as much as you can, while you can. 'Blooming' and 'Rin'ne' are still up. Here's a link to their instrumental, 'Onset' . . . www.bilibili.com/video/av36106449/
As it is a very interesting topic, I write the consideration of the Japanese speaking Japanese. Some people say, but it is not a special thing that puts basic English in the lyrics for a Japanese artist. You may say that it is a natural thing in Japan. miku is writing the lyrics of the band maid. Her Japanese vocabulary excels. Ability to include emotion in the lyrics euphemistically is the talent that the professional songwriter cannot easily imitate. There is a view of the world peculiar to her there. It is difficult to hear all even if even a Japanese hears the Japanese part once. This is because it talks fast, and it gets into the next bar. It is necessary to look at the lyrics card to completely understand it. In addition, the usage of words is difficult, and it cannot be often understood to see the lyrics card when I do not consider either. I seem to read a totally high haiku. One of the classical literature that Japan is traditional with "haiku." Poetry to put the biggest emotion with the number of limited few letters. As for about 100% of songs of the band maid, a melody is made earlier. miku adds poetry to the music that kanami wrote, but the number of the letters of the poetry to put on a melody may not come nicely. It is Japanese POP, ROCK, usual practice of HIP-POP that it is easy to sing a part replacing with English then or is easy to remain in the impression to a listener. Therefore I do not make a part English for easiness of acceptance in foreign countries, and the Japanese artist uses this technique extremely naturally. Then I said in the interview of the radio program with miku, but do not seem to make a title English for the recognition in foreign countries.
Just read the statement now, it's going to hit band hard because she was great, but hopefully after this hiatus they come back stronger...at least it was a mutual departure and I can't wait to see what Miho and Lovebites do next.
This band could not do a greatest hits album because that would be their entire discography. Let me know if you come across a bad song from these very talented ladies. Pick any song. You can't go wrong.
At some point you have to try these musicians; with Fuki they are Doll$Boxx, they have a nine video series, numbers 3&4 have them in maid/server outfits (6months before BandMaid’s conception, Take My Chance, and Monopoly), and each tell mini stories, as well as Karakuri Town. Without Fuki they are Gacharic Spin, and might be too funk dance synth pop rave hysterical for your tastes, but they’re quality, worth checking. That said, I’m immediately taking you to their storyline videos, which can be cringe, but if you like fantasy, anime, maybe power rangers?, then it’s got a chance. The songs are on UA-cam, but for full length MVs, I’ll link you to DailyMotion, hopefully recording process is same for you? Music Battler is title track (but maybe 4th video?) from what they call their first album upon singing to Victor records (they’d been around 5 yrs, 3 albums, plus signed separately as dollsboxx), it’s campy, but the music is very them www.dailymotion.com/video/x38d7xh And from the same release, they continued the trend of letting very popular guitarist TomoZo use her girly voice in the Fantasy series of songs (one per album), Final Na Fantasy is her revealing that she is not a 17yr old pirate witch, but in fact a 100,000,014yr old alien from Nicorin, scouring the galaxy for the best band to join ... you’ll see 😉🎸💃😎 www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kfmdu
Their live stuff is top shelf, but some of their MV are great intros to their sound and look-try Real Existence, Dice, or Thrill. Repetition is not typical for Band Maid. Choruses and musical phrasing often change throughout song. They even evolve and change old songs over time. Domination has intentionally changed from earlier versions. How many bands do that? Band Maid sounds more hard rock to me vs Lovebites' power metal style. To each their own. Thanks for reaction!
Japan has been for a long time a haven for rock bands where fans are obsessive about the music, Judas Priest, Malmstein and Kiss to name a few and have striven to emulate their heros ie EZO who where an '80s band under the watchful eye of Gene Simmons!! To be honest they were ok but over the years Metal/Rock has been perfected in Japan to what we see today where we now obsess over them ie Lovebites, Babymetal and Band metal have virtually become household names. Band maid are now the epitome of what I have listened in the '80s and it is better!! This is the band you listen to before going out on a friday night like AC/DC was for me. Your 9 is not misplaced but a journey into the past will help in a better understanding 😎
Hi something you might like to check out the band is called nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland with a Dutch singer (floor Jansen the valkyrie) Nightwish ghost love score wacken open air concert 2013 Nightwish song of myself wacken open air concert 2013 Nightwish story time wacken open air concert 2013 And prepare for the nightwish army to arive the door lol
7:46 I really like LOVEBITES too. Those women can play their instruments very well, better than the women in BAND-MAID, but BAND-MAID has a punkish sound that is missing from modern rock bands..... and it's a beautiful thing to behold. 8:39 The Japanese incorporate English into a lot of things (about 10% of words used in Japan come from English). Using English in advertisements gives it more prestige in the markets. 9:30 The problem I have with the live version of this song is the sound mixing. More often than not, their live versions are better than the studio versions - a sign of something truly special.
A fan kindly compiled their discography with additional info (songwriting credits, where and when each song was performed live, etc). They have 92 completed songs (including original and covers by their alter ego band). Almost 90 songs have been performed live at one point or another. They don’t do fillers. Every song is a song they plan to perform at their live concerts. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JeAORfbAsvBKvapINhmEiTqBLTfu5jeNilsoztBkEfA/edit?usp=sharing
Hmmm, about the Lyrics....what do I do as a German???? Aaaaah good that I did learn English in school, so that I can understand the few English words or the complete song, when they sing it in English. I have a honest question to all the english speaking guys here,iIs it really that important to understand the Lyrics? Sure the words transport a story and it would be nice to understand it, but everybody can read the Lyrics somewhere so that it is clear what the girls want to tell us. I never did check the Lyrics, because I enjoy the music and I'm totally happy with it. Pls think about that Millions still do not understand English language and anyway are happy to listen to English songs. Not to say, that often it is not possible to understand even the Lyrics in English. Comparing a band to another band by listening only to one song is not fair. In my mind Bandmaid is in the moment the world best Rockband, especially because their Live perforamance is such a high quality. Rock music is not clean, so it has to be Live and that all the fans always recommend the Live versions, tells you everything. Finally a good reaction video, athough I do not agree to all you said. Looking forward to watch your next reaction.
Welcome to the world of Band Maid. Best rock band out today. any music video is great but their live shows are fantastic; check out live music at; BAND-MAID 《SUMMER SONIC 2019 Replay：Stay-in and Watch！ Roll-2》 or check out 'Metaphysical Affection' youtube channel for more live versions of live Band Maid as some of the good live versions have been removed from youtube
react to PLAY live and DICE also ONSET live most of their live stuff is awesome you are on your way down the BANDMAID HOLE THIS BAND IS A TEN IN MY BOOK
Next to Chinese, English seems to be the language Japan borrows from the most. So it's not unusual to see a few english words here and there. Band-Maid uses it more than most acts, I think, because they're aware they have a sizable international fanbase.
Hmmm...Lovebites is more metalish bur the visual asthetic does invite comparison...:) A deep rabbit hole it is...try The Non-Fiction Days live....the 22nd song of that set, last song as well ... The musicianship and songwriting is over the top with this band...- ua-cam.com/video/9KsIwWEC3qQ/v-deo.html p.s. you missed about a paragraph of English..lol Since its the nee Lingua Franca, and the leader Miku (2nd guitar) stayed from the beginning the goal was World Domination, hence the title, irs fairly safe to say it was the right call... I've watched reactions from Finns, Kenyans, Filipinos, etc...they all pick up on the English...well, except the Scots...lol
Much as I like Band-Maid, I prefer Lovebites and the criminally underrated Mary's Blood. A few suggestions for the latter (all live): I'm Dead: ua-cam.com/video/5xkFqela3lA/v-deo.html - Rolling Start: ua-cam.com/video/hvVSwRqIAyw/v-deo.html -Crime And Punishment: ua-cam.com/video/3mSHzh1JQwM/v-deo.html and Burning Blaze: ua-cam.com/video/jGYWF4M5jrE/v-deo.html It doesn't get much better than this IMHO! Enjoy!
If you like a bit of rock, another band that you may like is Doll$boxx, they are a bit softer than band maid. Also you've reacted to the singer before, it's Fuki from Unlcky Morpheus. Try Doll$boxx - Take my chance. The video is a bit of a micky take of a lot of J-pop bands and their fans. They are another all female band with so much tallent.
This is your next reaction: ua-cam.com/video/u8JBrwRh0l4/v-deo.html This is their song "Play" and it is live and they will shred your face off. It opens with a guitar solo.
Great reaction. Talent wise, I won't compare Band-Maid and Lovebites. Stylistically you have many genres of heavy metal while Band-Maid is hard rock. I hear a lot of Aerosmith in Konami.
Welcome to the best rockband in the world just now. Some videos is best live and some are best as Musicvideos.. You can always google on the lyrics and translation to English on the most of their songs! Their first video was Thrill 2013 is best MV and Rinne is better MV than live...
👍 not unlike lovebites, who rock, thrash, & symphonic prog, yet you still know what you’re getting, now you know what BandMaid is about. Lots of variety within each song, the occasional curveball, but pretty much all good. They’re kinda the Motley Crue or Guns N’ Roses (or sabbath, or rise against) to lovebites’ Metallica, testament, Helloween, nightwish... Putting English in is a very common thing in japan, unfortunately we don’t really hear much of it, but the Japanese audience itself also eats it up, “cool” (think megadeth, Rush, queensryche sing in French) Wow, I was gonna guess 20%, But this song is more like 40%! Glad I looked it up, makes my point, and I even know the accent and knew to listen From japaneseonestoplyrics.blogspot.com/2018/02/band-maid-domination-lyrics-and-english-translation.html?m=1 (which also has the English translation): Nozoku window mawase roulette Hajimari no aizu ni open your eyes te no naka odore shake body dance shake body dance shake body oh Souzou sae mo koeru hodo mada kanjitai yo misete mite yo hirogaru sekai ni shiranai sekai ni senkoku seyo You say No No No Nante It's not a joke I wanna believe that Dare ga wakanda yo? Dakara keep running Motto keep running Hora Hello Hello Hello No No No Damare follow me up Sakebe follow me up Nigiru saidaichi motome michinaru basho e michi naru mono e Hello Hello Hello Hello Yukute hinder kawaru situation abunai kurai ga It's just right! Yudantaiteki created you life created you life created you oh No Kamihitoe tsuranuku kakugo no choushi wa dou? (Don't you know?) Kon'na Get a lap×5 Play back×3 Just bring it!! No No No No itami ni kamitsuke yo Take over the world No No No Nante It's not a joke I wanna believe that Dare ga wakanda yo? Dakara keep running Motto keep running Hora Hello Hello Hello No No No Damare follow me up Sakebe follow me up Nigiru saidaichi motome michinaru basho e michi naru mono e Hello Hello Hello Hello Kakagero Fly the Flag Takanaru mune ni koou shi teru kage sae hikari ni maware sekai We live in the present I need to be true to myself Senkoku seyo Don't let me down You say No No No Nante It's not a joke I wanna believe that Dare ga wakanda yo? Dakara keep running Motto keep running Hora Hello Hello Hello No No No Damare follow me up Sakebe follow me up Nigiru saidaichi motome michinaru basho e michi naru mono e Hello Hello Hello Hello Todokeru ashita o oto ni shite make your day mada owarenai destiny of soul Where are you? Tatoe touku ite mo Kikoenu koe ni mimi sumashi make your choice tsureteiku yo Sekai ni hibike Hello Hello Hello Hello
BethRobinson94 A challenge then, to your tolerance for the weirdness factor. Arguably the best musicians from the Jfemetal scene, but here are songs from two ends of their funk pop electro metal spectrum Doll$Boxx - Dragonet, Fuki penned & sung tune about last dragon banished to cry blood from the the stars forever, drummer sings in English “dominated the ancient world wars, his name is Dragonet” ua-cam.com/video/nH4TEyJwpm4/v-deo.html Same musicians without Fuki, doing ending theme song for Dragonball Kai, Gacharic Spin - Don’t Let Me Down, host mentions bass player playing like Primus and spinning her bass on her belt like ZzTop ua-cam.com/video/IGJ-zNOW4U8/v-deo.html Recently reworked live track, straight down the middle (used to be more rave-y, now a bit heavier) Gacharic Spin - Juicy Beats ua-cam.com/video/xVA28Qjp_Jo/v-deo.html
Hey, for english lyrics ,look at "Don t let me down "MV ,it s all english dirty lyrics . 😀🕊😀ポ For a 10 song ,look at Onset live you ll be really bluffed by theses girls playing instrumental
If you want to explore more bands I would suggest Versailles - Faith and decision ( m.ua-cam.com/video/AdhfE6ITfoQ/v-deo.html ). This song I think gives the most feel of the bands style. But you could also do Versailles - Masquerade ( m.ua-cam.com/video/niAl_paNrh0/v-deo.html ) even though it does not give a full view of the soundscape they can create.
For a *Band-Maid* MV try *Blooming* ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html . For what else is out there, right now I'd recommend *NEMOPHILA - OIRAN* ua-cam.com/video/eyb2NtPwcxc/v-deo.html
Urban conversational Japanese contains a fair amount of English so it's not actually added for our benefit. As such, pronunciation and usage doesn't necessarily make sense to a native English speaker. You no doubt noticed (😂) Saiki telling (ordering) the audience to "SAY", a good example of this word borrowing.
I'm Asian and let me tell you the English lyrics aren't to make it accessible to westerners. We Asians just think English sounds exotic and cool, so why not throw it in a song? I don't understand why some westerners struggle with this. You guys mix language too when talking sometimes, mostly Spanish (Hola, Ciao, Hasta la vista baby lol)
Completely understand, however whether intended or not it has totally made them accessible to us Westerners and in the U.S. we Really love these ladies and they're fandom here is growing rapidly!!! And that they have a few all English songs really helps this. But U.S. fans (many of them) are making efforts to understand all of the songs aspects etc. 😉
According to Miku, the lyricist for the band, she does put English lyrics in for a broader appeal to English speaking people. She and Saiki have addressed this in interviews.
I'd like to see you react to the Band-Maid music video "Blooming". I think that might pull a rating of "10" out of you! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html
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Band-Maid were my introduction to Japanese music in 2015 (with their video for "Thrill"). Happy to say they weren't "just" a spring board, but have remained one of my favorites. Their music and their live performances just put a smile on my face.
When asked which is your favourite Band - Maid song, the correct response is," The last one I heard".
I prefer the one that is currently playing!!
Great reaction! You can't miss with these ladies, every song of theirs is pure ear candy! Can't wait for the next one ;)
When watching reactions for the first time to Band Maid, yours was priceless without a word, BethRobinson.
I give you a week for a 10.
If you take the time to explore their catalog, you're gonna end up LOVING this band. I'd recommend Secret My Lips (mv or live), Yolo (mv or live), Puzzle (live), Moratorium (live), Glory (mv), Awkward (live), Daydreaming (live), Rinne (mv), and Dragon Cries (mv). For a start lol (they have a astonishing number of good songs).
Welcome aboard, Beth. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome 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 rock n’ rollers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 25 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (sample “Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ua-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/v-deo.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: ua-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/v-deo.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: ua-cam.com/video/usWZvlGGDSs/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 are: (Ages are best est.).
Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience.
Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 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. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!!
Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 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 "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party!
MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One 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!
I have a feeling after this reaction its one rabbit hole I won't be rushing to climb out of anytime soon :)
@@bethrobinson94 It's nice and cozy down here with lots of good tea to drink! While it's steeping, put some headphones on set to "Stun", and check out these two from Band-Maid: “Daydreaming” ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html and “Puzzle” ua-cam.com/video/PeJr9pgMCpY/v-deo.html
@@TomClark-Futoura Don't forget the sake, Tom.
They are great!!! One of the most important bands in rock today. Even their slow songs, are incredible. Listen to Daydreaming o Wonderland. Those are art. Their structure is amazing, some jazzy, many rock.
Yes,i guess we got ourselves a Band-Maid fan. They're imo the best in the world at the moment. 🤘🤘
You’ve got to check out their instrumental Onset ua-cam.com/video/iB0oGNY_gzc/v-deo.html
Here’s some further info on them and how they came to be
Band Maid is a Hard Rock band who incorporate several elements like metal, punk, pop and even blues into their music.
The main instrumental section Kanami- lead guitarist, MISA- bass and Akane- drums are all professionally trained musicians who have been playing multiple instruments since as young as 4 years old. They are in their late 20s now.
Kanami is also the one who writes all of their music while Miku- rhythm guitarist/backup vocals, does the lyrics alongside Saiki- main vocalist.
The band was started by Miku in 2013 who found Kanami on the internet and recruited her. Then Kanami got Akane to join in, as they knew each other and had played together in previous occasions. In turn, Akane recruited MISA who graduated from the same music institute as her.
Later on, Miku having realised her voice wasn’t suitable for Hard Rock passed over the vocals to Saiki who joined them through an audition.
Band-Maid are MAGICAL!! I love them so much!
Great reaction, been following your channel for a while now and really like your analysis of the different band you review. Yes, Band-Maid WILL become your favorite band, their writing, technical skills and all around cohesiveness is apparent in every song. I've been listening to rock since the 1950's and over the last 30-40 years became bored by the repetitive, bland, banal music. Discovering Band-Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites, Unlucky Morpheus, Galneryus, Gacharic Spin and all the other really great Japanese bands has reignited my love for rock and metal. Thanks again for taking your first step into Band-Maid, you won't regret it.
I just learned about Lovebites and band maid about the same time earlier this year and I struggled in the beginning which I liked more (no matter what they both amazing). In the end band maid won for me because the more songs I listen from them the more I loved them! They have songs for almost any mood I’m in unless I need to listen to power metal. Then it’s Lovebites 100% For everything else it’s band maid but glad you like both!
Your enthusiasm regarding music is excellent. Band maid remind of the 80s when nwobhm was rampant, however these women take it to a whole new level which excites me greatly!! Seeing them live is the next step but I think seeing them in their own back yard is the place to be as the Japanese audience are enthusiastic and can add to the whole experience. Bands such Baby metal, love bite and the Wagakki band produce excellent shows in front of their home audiences!! As for language it has never bothered me, I know a lot of people will not listen these bands because they do not sing in English, for me this is pathetic and narrow mindedness. I can safely say a lot of music I listen to come from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia and now Japan, China and Korea, the music is everything and as for language check out the translated lyrics or as for me I speak Russian so that is not a problem!! Another great reaction BTW 😎
Every song I heard when I started was a new favorite. I'm now a Band-Maidiac. You do Band-Maid, I will like! :) For live I recommend: Moratorium, Play, Don't you tell me. MV: Dragon Cries, Dice, Blooming.
hahaha It becomes so many peoples favorite band when they first discover them! They really shine LIVE, shame many of their HD Live clips been taken down recently. Some have been re-upped but are now harder to find, due to the low view count...good luck.
Lovebites is definitely on the metal side of things while Band-Maid is more maid rock. There was an interview where band-Maid said that there were many
Good girl bands in the metal genre but that’s not what they wanted to do.
As far as guitarists go, the Lovebites duo are probably more technically accomplished, but the synergy of band-maid’s members on and off stage is unmatched. Their joy on-stage is incredibly infectious.
For me band-Maid #1 by a long shot.
My Rock n Roll starts with Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry, so when I heard Band-Maid my reaction was Rock n Roll is back! Their skills, talent, and professionalism is on a higher level than most of our western entertainment bands/groups. As to the use of English, it is common in a Japanese song for English. Same with Kpop. But another reason is Japanese use English words for many things as they and the Koreans rather than creating words for new things they just use the English. An example is ice cream in Korean is ice cream.
Everyone BE SAFE, sheltering with a curfew in California.
楽しいリアクション動画ありがとうございます。
楽しみに観ています。 BAND-MAID Fun From Japan
Kanami can freaking shred! Misa is killing the Bass. And Akane beats the drums like they owe her money! Saiki and Miku are aces on vocals and Miku nails her guitar riffs, EVERY TIME! Welcome to Band-Maid.
thank you for loving them wc to the world of band maid thanks try watching more beth
This band has a lot of quality behind their tracks, especially when you see the live production versions.! Live shows such as their Live @ Zepp Tokyo tour are great. Basically half of their good quality live shows have been taken down from youtube, you might be able to find them on other sites. Can you make your way to Bandmaid- Blooming MV
Hopefully in future, I can witness these guys live. There will be more Band-Maid on the channel in future.
MISA!!!! MISA!!!!!! MISA!!!!!!! The best Badass Bass Assassin. My Dark Queen. You picked a good video to start your Band-Maid journey. Band-Maid is not a stereo typical Japanese female band. These 5 ladies are a punch you in your face Hard Rock band. Don't let the Maid outfits fool you. It's part of "the gap" that many Japanese bands try to achieve. You have to see their Live videos. This MV is good and you get to see how much fun these musicians have on stage and with their fans. All 5 musicisans are very talented. I have seen them in concert here in LA twice. Reminds me of the Rock music I gew up with in the 70's. React to the Live versions of Play, Onset, Moratorium, Don't you Tell Me, Take Me Higher, Puzzle (electric and acoustic) These ladies will earn that 10 ;)
It isn't just the RIAJ...SONY MUSIC JAPAN and Warner Japan are also copyright enforcers. If you ask me (you didn't) it is counter-productive. IRL, the big money isn't in the CDs, it is in merch sales and asses in seats at venues. The CD and video are just adverts for the tours.
My favorite band, and I've only found them recently, but they're tied with Clutch which is a very high bar. The songwriting is insane.
Excellent Assessment. You're right about their use of English in the chorus. They do that so they can have audience participation in western countries. I'm a fan of both Band Maid and Lovebites. To me, Lovebites showcases the pinnacle of technical ability, whereas Band Maid showcases the pinnacle of songwriting. The lead guitarist (Kanami) writes the songs (Miku, rhythm guitar/vocal, writes the lyrics) and always changes the patterns through the verses, so as you're listening to a Band Maid song, it's constantly changing so you never get bored. Once she has the foundation of the song, all the band members add their input. That's the reason why they sound so cohesive as a band. Every single song they do, whether it's a studio recording or live performance, is that way. No doubt you'll notice that as you "binge listen". Cheers!
"They do that so they can have audience participation in western countries". They've been doing that long before they played outside Japan, so it seems unlikely. You see bits of English everywhere in Japan, even in places that are unlikely to be ever seen by western tourists. I think English is just seen as kind of cool.
I have heard Miku mention something to that effect in an interview. And of course, we know Miku is set on "World Domination" (lol), so it could be something she planned for. But you're right. The other Japanese rock bands incorporate English phrases as well. Then of course Lovebites is entirely in English. So yes, maybe they think it's cool. Personally, I think it's cool hearing a different language over rock for a change.
@@RevStickleback Yeah, the Japanese audiences...like the one in this video...seem really hyped to shout out in English. And truthfully, 'hello' goes better with the music there than 'kon'nichiwa.'
Some English words & phrases don't translate very well from Japanese.The English letters L & R don't even exist in the Japanese language, so BAND-MAID do a hell (no pun intended) of a job when singing them in English.
Agreed! I appreciate the fact they make the effort. Their English is WAY better then my Japanese. Even the mistakes are cute and endearing and makes me appreciate the effort that much more. Like Saiki's pronunciation of "relive" in Endless Story...or Order: "I want to be which you give me a lest". Makes my heart melt!
Nice reaction review. Anyone would be Thrilled with a 9 out 10 . Especially up against Lovebites. For me Band Maid is number 1 . The quality of music produced is top tier. As much as I am a metal head it can sometimes become generic.
Band Maid is all over the place sonically. Never a dull moment with them. The catalog is immense.
I give you 10 out of 10 for such a fine honest review.
Thank you :)
Nice review. Too many good songs to recommend. Blooming is my favorite. Rinne and Dice are also great songs to check out for first time. The official video is good for these.
A lot of the unofficially uploaded pro-shot live videos have been removed from UA-cam, so you might as well check out their official channel. 20+ videos there including 3 live videos, one of which you just reacted to.
For fun, you should check out the Domination MV for yourself. It’s a fun MV and you can also see how much more they added to the live version.
BethRobinson94
Band-Maid Domination is Awesome! Badass! I give them a 9.
LOVE BITES & BABY METAL are great ,too. However, it is great to hear in English as well. They should do a CD 1 in English & a CD 2 in Japanese.
By the way I miss your rambling! Ramble away I say!
I can't wait to see your next reaction! Great video!
Keep it up and Keep on Stompin'!
HUGE THUMBS UP!
Band Maid binge huh?..... better take a lunch. Be sure to visit their off stage antics too. Miku, the rhythm guitar/vocalist did a cool series with her touring cool spots in Japan, called Japan in Motion.... ua-cam.com/video/TeBOmTxDi_Y/v-deo.html I don't speak Japanese but it doesn't matter....likr their songs...Who cares! Lol!
Welcome to your journey down the rabbit hole. You won't be disappointed.
5:06 Miku rocks backward smiling...I like to think she just realised she is in one of the world's best bands...and it was her freakin idea!!
Good on you. I can't think of one of their songs that I don't love. Try, "Non-fiction Days" or "I Can't Live Without You". Both have good live videos. Warning: there are a lot of cell phone videos that are terrible quality.
You are awesome.
On the list.
Yes. You are going to become obsessed with Band Maid.
Hi Beth. You said you prefer live performances,but the MV of "RINNE" is one BAND-MAID song that is better than the cut live version at SHIBUYA NOTE.It's their heaviest song & has a killer solo. Hope that helps.
Haha...this was fun. I have been obsessed with Band-Maid, since I first heard them. Then I discovered Lovebites and obsessed is the word. I play them every day, just like I done with Band-Maid.. =D Lovebites is as addictive. Very different music, but irresistable! Pity its very expensive to be obsessed with japanese bands... :D
It's not a rabbit hole, it's a Pidgeon Hole!!! You've just taken your first steps down said pidgeon hole!
They do have a couple of songs that are fully in English. In this song there are more English lyrics, they'll become more apparent the more you listen to it. Plus they have no bad songs. Some are more "poppy" than others. Those tend to be the earlier songs, when they were finding their footing. As they grow and evolve, they tend to get heavier. They have their "ballad-ish" songs too, but they have some songs that border on thrash metal too.
Lovebites? Well, yes, they're technically proficient, but musically they're ploughing a narrower furrow than Band-Maid. I'm a progressive rock fan rather than a metalhead (well, apart from progressive metal, which is basically progrock with a bit more attitude!) so please be alert for bias on my part.
What draws me to the maids is their eclecticism, in that they happily mix a multitude of genres - pop, punk, metal, funk, blues, jazz and probably others I haven't picked up on yet - into their music with promiscuous glee. That, and the fact that they never ever repeat themselves (choruses for example are not copy and paste jobs, each one is subtly different) as well as the intricate, shifting patterns the Holy Trinity create between themselves when they play gladden my heart.
I like a band that takes chances and switches things up every now and then. Some bands do it better than others, and I'm discovering Band-Maid is one of those bands.
I am Japanese,and I agree your comment about "Lovebites". Lovebites is the band type of"X-JAPAN".Because their music type is simple (poor) melody line with complex arrangement. So I don't like "Lovebites". BAND-MAID is hyper female Rock band in the world.
they perform in some part in the us and in europe, australia, and asia and 9 is not bad for the first listen thanks beth
I prefer their live stuff as it seems like they feed off of the energy from the crowd as much as the crowd responds to them, and one of the reasons for the simple choruses is to encourage the crowd to join in and the English lyrics have been added more and more as the band's English has improved.
All of Band-Maid songs have about 30% English phrases.
Once you go into Band-Maid, you won't be able to stop listening to their songs. They have about 100 songs under their discography.
My Spotify 2020 is going to feature a lot of their songs, along with other Japanese bands I've gotten into 👍
MISA MISA MISA! couple of things this was believe it or not song 22 of a 23 song set , and not only do they incorporate English into their songs they get a Japanese Audience singing them
Band-Maidiacs here we come! Kuruppo /,,/
So happy to finally get around to reacting and seeing how many people seem to like my reaction, the song and the band :)
@@bethrobinson94 Most Maidiacs will have a different top 10 and you may find it hard to believe this song WONT be in most of them even tho we all love this live version
Yup! Knock knock...I'm heeere!😎🤘
The Maidiacs are gathering...
"Welcome Home Princess"
- Bandmaid
They use English lyrics at times not only to be more accessible, but because sometimes the sound of an English word fits the moment in the song better than a Japanese word.
BAND-MAID = new subscriber.
Thanks :)
Yes, they are Great!!
If you can find "Flying High" or "Key", feel free to treat your ears.
I haven't seen these two on UA-cam yet, but maybe you'll find them.
Band Maid are the queens of rock!!
As promised, I'm hitting the Band Maid reactions.
The MV is good for this one, but weirdly slightly too quiet. Band Maid are the sort of band that if you like one or two songs you'll find at least 30-40 others you'll love as well, and I mean that quite literally. They hardly put out any singles, but they have so many songs you'll hear and think "this must be one of their main singles".
There is one song that for some reason is better in the MV. It's also one of their more popular songs, it seems, and that's "Dice" ua-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/v-deo.html The MV does contain a rather creepy doll, but don't let that put you off.
Apparently the doll is only creepy to Westerners
Oddly, I never thought it was creepy.
Nice reaction.
MV of "Domination" and "Don't you tell me" are pop. But their live!!!
I recomend you to compare MV and Live.
Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, Backing vocal, Lyricist, Band founder (Oct 21, 1991)
Kanami Tono - Lead guitar, Composer, Main arranger, Backing vocal (Sept 28, 1991)
Akane Hirose - Drums, Backing vocal (Dec 14, 1990)
MISA - Bass (Oct 15, 1992)
Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocal (Feb 8, 1994)
I think I will compare MV as love seeing contrasts
You gave this a 9/10???? Whoah, ok. You might have to give a few 9.5's, 9.7's, coz you ain't seen nothing yet.... They have a catalog of over 80+ songs and 90% is worthy of over a 7.5 (taste depending). Their music travels between Rock and Metal, and then some. I would recommend more production live videos to see, but because they have just released a new live DVD/BlueRay, there's been a blitz on UA-cam on unauthorized old live DVD uploads. Check out their UA-cam page
Don't worry, Stealth. I have no doubt Band Maid will very quickly "earn" a 10. LOL
@@snakewhisperer1 I have quite a few songs in mind lol.
@@stealthcabbie1336 Puzzle and Secret my Lips for sure
Best Rock band for sure, but really there is so much more to BANDBAND.
Play
Clang
Freedom
Alone
Warning MV
Puzzle (there’s an acoustic version which is to die for. You may need to ask commenters for a link as it’s hard to find. I don’t have it)
Anyway, you will soon see that the depth of talent and song writing skills leave all in their dust)
My current 1st favorite is Band Maid. 2nd is Galneryus. 3rd is Lovebites. 4th is One OK Rock. 5th is Unlucky Morpheus.
One Ok Rock is one of my favourites.
No turning back once you listen to their stuff....
Yes! Welcome to your new favorite band. You're a little late to the party. Because they have a DVD coming out they have begun pulling much of their online content. You should react to as much as you can, while you can. 'Blooming' and 'Rin'ne' are still up. Here's a link to their instrumental, 'Onset' . . . www.bilibili.com/video/av36106449/
As it is a very interesting topic, I write the consideration of the Japanese speaking Japanese.
Some people say, but it is not a special thing that puts basic English in the lyrics for a Japanese artist.
You may say that it is a natural thing in Japan.
miku is writing the lyrics of the band maid.
Her Japanese vocabulary excels.
Ability to include emotion in the lyrics euphemistically is the talent that the professional songwriter cannot easily imitate.
There is a view of the world peculiar to her there.
It is difficult to hear all even if even a Japanese hears the Japanese part once.
This is because it talks fast, and it gets into the next bar.
It is necessary to look at the lyrics card to completely understand it.
In addition, the usage of words is difficult, and it cannot be often understood to see the lyrics card when I do not consider either.
I seem to read a totally high haiku.
One of the classical literature that Japan is traditional with "haiku."
Poetry to put the biggest emotion with the number of limited few letters.
As for about 100% of songs of the band maid, a melody is made earlier.
miku adds poetry to the music that kanami wrote, but the number of the letters of the poetry to put on a melody may not come nicely.
It is Japanese POP, ROCK, usual practice of HIP-POP that it is easy to sing a part replacing with English then or is easy to remain in the impression to a listener.
Therefore I do not make a part English for easiness of acceptance in foreign countries, and the Japanese artist uses this technique extremely naturally.
Then I said in the interview of the radio program with miku, but do not seem to make a title English for the recognition in foreign countries.
onset live zeep tokio instrumental bi band maid is good
shoot nice thanks for the reaction thank you beth
RE: Lovebites, You heard Miho quit, right? The bassist and co-founder... I'm gonna miss her power stance and head banging.
Just read the statement now, it's going to hit band hard because she was great, but hopefully after this hiatus they come back stronger...at least it was a mutual departure and I can't wait to see what Miho and Lovebites do next.
This band could not do a greatest hits album because that would be their entire discography. Let me know if you come across a bad song from these very talented ladies. Pick any song. You can't go wrong.
At some point you have to try these musicians; with Fuki they are Doll$Boxx, they have a nine video series, numbers 3&4 have them in maid/server outfits (6months before BandMaid’s conception, Take My Chance, and Monopoly), and each tell mini stories, as well as Karakuri Town. Without Fuki they are Gacharic Spin, and might be too funk dance synth pop rave hysterical for your tastes, but they’re quality, worth checking. That said, I’m immediately taking you to their storyline videos, which can be cringe, but if you like fantasy, anime, maybe power rangers?, then it’s got a chance. The songs are on UA-cam, but for full length MVs, I’ll link you to DailyMotion, hopefully recording process is same for you?
Music Battler is title track (but maybe 4th video?) from what they call their first album upon singing to Victor records (they’d been around 5 yrs, 3 albums, plus signed separately as dollsboxx), it’s campy, but the music is very them
www.dailymotion.com/video/x38d7xh
And from the same release, they continued the trend of letting very popular guitarist TomoZo use her girly voice in the Fantasy series of songs (one per album), Final Na Fantasy is her revealing that she is not a 17yr old pirate witch, but in fact a 100,000,014yr old alien from Nicorin, scouring the galaxy for the best band to join ... you’ll see 😉🎸💃😎 www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kfmdu
Their live stuff is top shelf, but some of their MV are great intros to their sound and look-try Real Existence, Dice, or Thrill. Repetition is not typical for Band Maid. Choruses and musical phrasing often change throughout song. They even evolve and change old songs over time. Domination has intentionally changed from earlier versions. How many bands do that? Band Maid sounds more hard rock to me vs Lovebites' power metal style. To each their own. Thanks for reaction!
Japan has been for a long time a haven for rock bands where fans are obsessive about the music, Judas Priest, Malmstein and Kiss to name a few and have striven to emulate their heros ie EZO who where an '80s band under the watchful eye of Gene Simmons!! To be honest they were ok but over the years Metal/Rock has been perfected in Japan to what we see today where we now obsess over them ie Lovebites, Babymetal and Band metal have virtually become household names. Band maid are now the epitome of what I have listened in the '80s and it is better!! This is the band you listen to before going out on a friday night like AC/DC was for me. Your 9 is not misplaced but a journey into the past will help in a better understanding 😎
You ain't seen nothing yet! Sakuramento wa Bando Meido ga daisuki!
🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘
😁✌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hello from Northern California!!!
Hi something you might like to check out the band is called nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland with a Dutch singer (floor Jansen the valkyrie)
Nightwish ghost love score wacken open air concert 2013
Nightwish song of myself wacken open air concert 2013
Nightwish story time wacken open air concert 2013
And prepare for the nightwish army to arive the door lol
Oh I know Nightwish. Big fan. Everyone needs to listen to them.
Well, if you’re going to obsess over Band-Maid, I’m going to watch.
Liked & subbed.
7:46 I really like LOVEBITES too. Those women can play their instruments very well, better than the women in BAND-MAID, but BAND-MAID has a punkish sound that is missing from modern rock bands..... and it's a beautiful thing to behold. 8:39 The Japanese incorporate English into a lot of things (about 10% of words used in Japan come from English). Using English in advertisements gives it more prestige in the markets. 9:30 The problem I have with the live version of this song is the sound mixing. More often than not, their live versions are better than the studio versions - a sign of something truly special.
A fan kindly compiled their discography with additional info (songwriting credits, where and when each song was performed live, etc).
They have 92 completed songs (including original and covers by their alter ego band). Almost 90 songs have been performed live at one point or another. They don’t do fillers. Every song is a song they plan to perform at their live concerts.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JeAORfbAsvBKvapINhmEiTqBLTfu5jeNilsoztBkEfA/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for this doc, I'll be checking it out 👍
Hmmm, about the Lyrics....what do I do as a German???? Aaaaah good that I did learn English in school, so that I can understand the few English words or the complete song, when they sing it in English.
I have a honest question to all the english speaking guys here,iIs it really that important to understand the Lyrics? Sure the words transport a story and it would be nice to understand it, but everybody can read the Lyrics somewhere so that it is clear what the girls want to tell us. I never did check the Lyrics, because I enjoy the music and I'm totally happy with it.
Pls think about that Millions still do not understand English language and anyway are happy to listen to English songs.
Not to say, that often it is not possible to understand even the Lyrics in English.
Comparing a band to another band by listening only to one song is not fair. In my mind Bandmaid is in the moment the world best Rockband, especially because their Live perforamance is such a high quality. Rock music is not clean, so it has to be Live and that all the fans always recommend the Live versions, tells you everything.
Finally a good reaction video, athough I do not agree to all you said. Looking forward to watch your next reaction.
Welcome to the world of Band Maid. Best rock band out today. any music video is great but their live shows are fantastic; check out live music at;
BAND-MAID 《SUMMER SONIC 2019 Replay：Stay-in and Watch！ Roll-2》
or check out 'Metaphysical Affection' youtube channel for more live versions of live Band Maid as some of the good live versions have been removed from youtube
react to PLAY live and DICE also ONSET live most of their live stuff is awesome you are on your way down the BANDMAID HOLE THIS BAND IS A TEN IN MY BOOK
Next to Chinese, English seems to be the language Japan borrows from the most. So it's not unusual to see a few english words here and there. Band-Maid uses it more than most acts, I think, because they're aware they have a sizable international fanbase.
Amazing is an over-used word these days but these women are just that. And they are carrying the torch of Hard Rock/Metal forward.
Hmmm...Lovebites is more metalish bur the visual asthetic does invite comparison...:) A deep rabbit hole it is...try The Non-Fiction Days live....the 22nd song of that set, last song as well ... The musicianship and songwriting is over the top with this band...- ua-cam.com/video/9KsIwWEC3qQ/v-deo.html
p.s. you missed about a paragraph of English..lol Since its the nee Lingua Franca, and the leader Miku (2nd guitar) stayed from the beginning the goal was World Domination, hence the title, irs fairly safe to say it was the right call... I've watched reactions from Finns, Kenyans, Filipinos, etc...they all pick up on the English...well, except the Scots...lol
Much as I like Band-Maid, I prefer Lovebites and the criminally underrated Mary's Blood. A few suggestions for the latter (all live): I'm Dead: ua-cam.com/video/5xkFqela3lA/v-deo.html - Rolling Start: ua-cam.com/video/hvVSwRqIAyw/v-deo.html -Crime And Punishment: ua-cam.com/video/3mSHzh1JQwM/v-deo.html and Burning Blaze: ua-cam.com/video/jGYWF4M5jrE/v-deo.html It doesn't get much better than this IMHO! Enjoy!
Lovebites and Mary's Blood are pretty great bands 😁 will add your picks to list
@@bethrobinson94 Don't forget Nemophila! See: ua-cam.com/video/26aMuahxz8c/v-deo.html (also ft Saki)
If you like a bit of rock, another band that you may like is Doll$boxx, they are a bit softer than band maid. Also you've reacted to the singer before, it's Fuki from Unlcky Morpheus. Try Doll$boxx - Take my chance. The video is a bit of a micky take of a lot of J-pop bands and their fans. They are another all female band with so much tallent.
This is your next reaction: ua-cam.com/video/u8JBrwRh0l4/v-deo.html
This is their song "Play" and it is live and they will shred your face off. It opens with a guitar solo.
Great reaction. Talent wise, I won't compare Band-Maid and Lovebites. Stylistically you have many genres of heavy metal while Band-Maid is hard rock. I hear a lot of Aerosmith in Konami.
Welcome to the best rockband in the world just now. Some videos is best live and some are best as Musicvideos.. You can always google on the lyrics and translation to English on the most of their songs! Their first video was Thrill 2013 is best MV and Rinne is better MV than live...
👍 not unlike lovebites, who rock, thrash, & symphonic prog, yet you still know what you’re getting, now you know what BandMaid is about. Lots of variety within each song, the occasional curveball, but pretty much all good. They’re kinda the Motley Crue or Guns N’ Roses (or sabbath, or rise against) to lovebites’ Metallica, testament, Helloween, nightwish...
Putting English in is a very common thing in japan, unfortunately we don’t really hear much of it, but the Japanese audience itself also eats it up, “cool” (think megadeth, Rush, queensryche sing in French)
Wow, I was gonna guess 20%, But this song is more like 40%! Glad I looked it up, makes my point, and I even know the accent and knew to listen
From japaneseonestoplyrics.blogspot.com/2018/02/band-maid-domination-lyrics-and-english-translation.html?m=1
(which also has the English translation):
Nozoku window mawase roulette
Hajimari no aizu ni open your eyes
te no naka odore
shake body dance
shake body dance
shake body oh
Souzou sae mo koeru hodo mada
kanjitai yo misete mite yo
hirogaru sekai ni shiranai sekai ni senkoku seyo
You say No No No
Nante It's not a joke
I wanna believe that
Dare ga wakanda yo?
Dakara keep running
Motto keep running
Hora Hello Hello Hello
No No No
Damare follow me up
Sakebe follow me up
Nigiru saidaichi motome
michinaru basho e michi naru mono e
Hello Hello Hello Hello
Yukute hinder kawaru situation
abunai kurai ga It's just right!
Yudantaiteki
created you life
created you life
created you
oh No
Kamihitoe tsuranuku kakugo no
choushi wa dou? (Don't you know?)
Kon'na Get a lap×5
Play back×3
Just bring it!!
No No No No
itami ni kamitsuke yo
Take over the world
No No No
Nante It's not a joke
I wanna believe that
Dare ga wakanda yo?
Dakara keep running
Motto keep running
Hora Hello Hello Hello
No No No
Damare follow me up
Sakebe follow me up
Nigiru saidaichi motome
michinaru basho e michi naru mono e
Hello Hello Hello Hello
Kakagero Fly the Flag
Takanaru mune ni koou shi teru
kage sae hikari ni maware sekai
We live in the present
I need to be true to myself
Senkoku seyo
Don't let me down
You say No No No
Nante It's not a joke
I wanna believe that
Dare ga wakanda yo?
Dakara keep running
Motto keep running
Hora Hello Hello Hello
No No No
Damare follow me up
Sakebe follow me up
Nigiru saidaichi motome
michinaru basho e michi naru mono e
Hello Hello Hello Hello
Todokeru ashita o oto ni shite
make your day mada owarenai
destiny of soul
Where are you?
Tatoe touku ite mo
Kikoenu koe ni mimi sumashi
make your choice tsureteiku yo
Sekai ni hibike
Hello Hello Hello Hello
After listening to more of their songs, your comparison couldn't be more correct. I like a band that switches things up.
BethRobinson94
A challenge then, to your tolerance for the weirdness factor. Arguably the best musicians from the Jfemetal scene, but here are songs from two ends of their funk pop electro metal spectrum
Doll$Boxx - Dragonet, Fuki penned & sung tune about last dragon banished to cry blood from the the stars forever, drummer sings in English “dominated the ancient world wars, his name is Dragonet” ua-cam.com/video/nH4TEyJwpm4/v-deo.html
Same musicians without Fuki, doing ending theme song for Dragonball Kai, Gacharic Spin - Don’t Let Me Down, host mentions bass player playing like Primus and spinning her bass on her belt like ZzTop ua-cam.com/video/IGJ-zNOW4U8/v-deo.html
Recently reworked live track, straight down the middle (used to be more rave-y, now a bit heavier) Gacharic Spin - Juicy Beats ua-cam.com/video/xVA28Qjp_Jo/v-deo.html
Hey, for english lyrics ,look at "Don t let me down "MV ,it s all english dirty lyrics .
😀🕊😀ポ
For a 10 song ,look at Onset live you ll be really bluffed by theses girls playing instrumental
If you want to explore more bands I would suggest Versailles - Faith and decision ( m.ua-cam.com/video/AdhfE6ITfoQ/v-deo.html ).
This song I think gives the most feel of the bands style.
But you could also do Versailles - Masquerade ( m.ua-cam.com/video/niAl_paNrh0/v-deo.html ) even though it does not give a full view of the soundscape they can create.
9s are fine there is going to be a lot of 10s in your future reactions to BAND-MAID 😁
Foreshadowing.... 👍
For a *Band-Maid* MV try *Blooming*
ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html
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For what else is out there, right now I'd recommend *NEMOPHILA - OIRAN*
ua-cam.com/video/eyb2NtPwcxc/v-deo.html
Urban conversational Japanese contains a fair amount of English so it's not actually added for our benefit. As such, pronunciation and usage doesn't necessarily make sense to a native English speaker. You no doubt noticed (😂) Saiki telling (ordering) the audience to "SAY", a good example of this word borrowing.
Band-Maidの世界征服に協力してよ！
Pardon the cliché, but you’re about to go down the rabbit hole. Buckle up, you’re going to love it.
Oh I have been warned...and I'll gladly go down the rabbit hole 😁
I'm Asian and let me tell you the English lyrics aren't to make it accessible to westerners. We Asians just think English sounds exotic and cool, so why not throw it in a song? I don't understand why some westerners struggle with this. You guys mix language too when talking sometimes, mostly Spanish (Hola, Ciao, Hasta la vista baby lol)
Completely understand, however whether intended or not it has totally made them accessible to us Westerners and in the U.S. we Really love these ladies and they're fandom here is growing rapidly!!! And that they have a few all English songs really helps this. But U.S. fans (many of them) are making efforts to understand all of the songs aspects etc. 😉
According to Miku, the lyricist for the band, she does put English lyrics in for a broader appeal to English speaking people. She and Saiki have addressed this in interviews.
I'd like to see you react to the Band-Maid music video "Blooming". I think that might pull a rating of "10" out of you!
Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/v-deo.html
I guess I just don't like Japanese music - based solely off of what Beth's reacted to so far.