BAND AID heals your wounds. BAND MAID heals your soul. BAND MAID is self described as an impossibly hard rocking maid band comprised of: Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!) Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess) Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla) Misa - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor on stage, performs without shoes - the barefoot assassin) Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination ... the Queen) When I think of a "maid", I don't think of rock music ... well, you will now :p !!! As you said, this band formed in 2013 ... 8 years ... where have you guys been? You are about 115 songs (7 albums) behind. BAND MAID is a performance band ... meant to be appreciated LIVE. Since we have started here with BAND MAID for toddlers I would suggest one of the BAND MAID standards for live listening, DOMINATION or FREEDOM (you will find your missing drum solo in FREEDOM). Enjoy your trip down the pigeon hole!
I don’t know if you heard other Band Maid songs but they are exceptional. This is a great older song but they’ve progressed immensely since then and are making absolutely rock masterpieces these days - I think they’re now the best band on the planet. They have added significant complexity and virtuosity in their playing and arrangements but have kept the simplicity at the same time - I don’t know how they do it but they create banger after banger. - Warning - Manners - Blooming - Bubble - Alone - No God - After Life - Domination - live
Welcome aboard, Nick, Ryan & Ty. You are embarking on (along with many others - 115 million YT views!) 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 all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (over 100 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, H-G-K, Black Hole, Different, Rinne, 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, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with nearly 40 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ua-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/v-deo.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): ua-cam.com/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/v-deo.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: ua-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/v-deo.html, and finally by 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: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 30 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 28 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! [BAND-MAID NEWS] ■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo/ ■ DVD/BD/CD AVAILABLE OF BAND-MAID’S FEB. 11, 2021 2 ½ HOUR ONLINE LIVE OKYU-JI CONCERT. IT IS AWESOME!! 28 SONGS Plus 5 Bonus Recordings! Info at their official website. bandmaid.tokyo/
This is their first song (very simple from what they do now), check out more of their a little newer songs (especially live performances) like: Band-Maid - Onset (it's a live instrumental song), Band-Maid - Domination (LIVE) Band-Maid - Play (live) Band-Maid - Freedom (live) Band-Maid - Real Existance (Live)
MISA! MISA! MISA! As the "Impossibly Hard Rocking Maid Band", Band Maid is holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock and have picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind. More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
This is just the beginning band where the legend of Miku Kobato and Band Maid began Band Maid since 2013, making rock and roll great again. P.S. These ladies are the real and ain't playing around !
That feels like an eternity ago... They are SO MUCH BETTER now, especially LIVE, they have a lot of livevideos on their UA-cam Channel, you should check them out. They are really versatile, goddamn talented, writing their own songs, are great characters and you always have a smile on your face hearing their music, they know to do exceptional and technical hardrock with catchy chorusses! For me personally they are the best rockband on earth right now! Greetings from Germany
Band-Maid was formed in 2013 by the back up vocalist/rhythm guitar (Miku). She used to work in Japanese Maid Cafes and wanted to have the contrast of pretty maids and rock and roll. She recruited Kanami (the lead guitarist and composer of most songs) who knew Akane (drummer) and Akane knew Misa (basist) from Tokyo School of Music. The only person that auditioned for the band was Saiki (lead singer). They are an organic band and they are all very good friends. They are insanely talented. Check out Daydreaming from their youtube channel. It is a masterpiece. They play multiple genre: punk, hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, ballads...
This is their first MV, this is just a beginner... Check out "Domination" Live 2020.. They cross several rock sounds.. Heavy and punk rock, pop rock and even old school groove rock... In 2013 when Miku (rhythm guitar/ backing vocals) formed this band labels looked for what they call "the gap" in Japan.. A blend of two unusual things to surprise the listener, so they started with a band of kick ass musicians playing hard rock music in the typical Japanese Maid Cafe Uniforms.. They have since taken full artistic control of their music, you will see as you go thru a few songs.. The song "Play" live 2020 is another to get you started down the Band Maid rabbit hole..
Did you say drum solo? Try the song “Freedom” live. These girls are at their best when playing live. And if you want to see what they can do instrumentally, try ‘Onset’ live, it’s a masterpiece.
Welcome to the fandom! Best rock band in the world right now! The maid costumes are basically a gimmick like KISS' clown outfits. I'd suggest the following Band Maid songs: Dice, Moratorium, Manners, Bubble, Take Me Higher, Play, Domination (live), Real Existence (live) & No God
Band Maids MV are Phenomenal But Band Maid Live is SECOND TO NONE. Band Maid is a Once in a Life Time Musically Phenomenal Band. strap in and get ready to go on a Band Maid Journey.
Great reaction. That MV is from 2014. You should now check out their 2021 official live version of "Thrill" to see/hear how much Band-Maid has improved and matured. That band is way better live than in the studio, so stick with the concert videos on their UA-cam channel. For a killer drum solo, watch the official live "Freedom".
Best hard rock band today. I have been listening to them stop for years now, just don't find anything else "better". This song is very old, but seems to be a good song for new Maidiacs :). Great reaction, thanks.
The difference between the looks and sound is what they call the gap, not what you expect. As for the band they are a force and absolute monsters live. Miku the singer/guitarist with the the twin tails may be the most perfect woman or should I say centuries old pigeon in the world.
Band-Maid is going to be your new favorite band if you are already this into it on one of their older songs. The new songs are going to blow your minds.
Mr Colleman said hed be like "eh" if he saw them walk on stage, but 2 songs in and you'll be a Maidiac forever lol. Their live stuff is exceptional. The starter trinity are usually "Domination" (live), "Freedom" (live), and "Play" (live). There's a litteral ton of great music coming from them and there's really no bad choice. Enjoy the ride. Us maidiacs will join you in this epic adventure. Great reaction guys! Keep up the good work. PS. There's tons of talent in Japan. Here's some more girls currently showing up the boys. Lovebites: power metal-ish beasts and they look like princesses. Songs "holy war" "winds of transylvania" Nemophila: Insanely talented. Kind of a supergroup. Relatively new band. Songs: "Oiran" (live naon no yaon version) "Dissension" Doll$Boxx: Another super group. Songs: "Shout Down" "Take my Chance" And of course BABYMETAL. Female fronted kawaii metal. You probably have heard of them or are already a fan. Check out "Road of Resistance" (Live) "Karate" "Megitsune" "Headbanger" or basically anything else...
Thank you for your first reaction to the best rock group on earth today! This was the song that got me hooked on these talented ladies! Whatever you do keep on this journey, the pigeon hole is deep and is very hard to climb out of. Band-Maid has over 100 great songs that are really good! Their incorporation of all genre of rock in their music is astonishing! They are better live!!
Try Domination, Freedom, Play and the instrumental Onset live or MVs Dice, Rinne and Real Existence ... Once you start with Band Maid prepare for the Band Maidiacs that follow!
Pick a genre of Rock and you'll find your suggestions roll in: hard rock show 'Domination (live)', serious groove 'Manners', drum solo 'Freedom (live)', heavier 'Rinne', faster 'Warning', chaos 'Different', instrumental 'onset (live)', ballad 'Daydreaming', progressive elements 'Black Hole'. Really, pick anything, you'll have company.
Guys, watch their official video live online 2021 songs Thrill, No God, Warning, Manners, After Life, and check also another all girls Japanese Metal Band LOVEBITES - songs MV Glory To The World, Winds Of Transylvania, and their live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020 NEMOPHILA - songs Dissension, Raitei(Thunder) HANABIE - song We Love Sweets
You've just witnessed you new favorite Hard Rock band. This is guaranteed. Addicting maybe an understatement. The plethora of attributes this band possesses are unequaled. Synergy and Uniqueness, Stage Presence, Songwriting/Arrangements, Transitions/Breakdowns, Riffs/Grooves/Hooks, Power and Tone, Top Tier Rhythm Section, Melody and Catchy Choruses, Beautiful Harmonies, Mesmerizing vocals that are melodic and sung with emotion from the soul, Charisma and Cuteness, Infectious everything and always a FUN vibe. They do not fail. Ever. They really shine LIVE. Try Domination-Live, Onset-Live, Freedom-Live. OR anything on their YT channel. Peace.
They are all top notch musicians and Saiki has grown into a strong front woman... they have progressesed from pop punk to hard rock to metal and now mix all the styles up... they have a pretty good sized video selection, so enjoy
Nice reaction to Band Maid, interesting idea, I love The Warning, big Fan of Band Maid, they both have their own style, I think actually that could go over really well, if it wasn't for this covid stuff.... Band Maid has an interesting story of how they form to where they are now, Band Maid is legit, maybe the best rock band currently active, and may times over looked, hopefully you guys will continue down this road with Band Maid, give them more exposure, if you have a soft spot for Rock music, it will be worth it!
Well this song alone has 15 million views so that means it's been playing 3 times a minute for 6yrs straight now great reaction you guys just entered the maid zone this is nothing be prepared because these girls a the living legends known as band maid ( any song you want to do next it doesn't matter they are all great you'll see) be well
Hey, you have found the best Hard Rock band of the last 30 years! Their live shows are from another world, insane. I think that the next song you should try is a live one. His song Domination is a good place to start.
Boy are you guys in for a treat with these ladies. This was their breakout song/video. Prior to this they were thinking of calling it quits. Since this song release they have only gotten better. They've worked with Tony Visconti on The Dragon Cries. They have some great instrumentals like Onset. Generally, they sound way better on their live versions so check those out.
This is a 2014 offering, this song still kicks ass but they have soooooo much more. These girls are true rockers....keep going. check out "Blooming" MV or "Domination" LIVE Feb14th 2020. If you want a nice rock groove "Manners" MV. If you wants drums, "Freedom " LIVE from Feb 14th 2020....or the other 100 songs they have. They have pretty much settled on their individual maid outfits which is much different from this "Thrill" MV.
Thrill is just a tiny glimpse of the talent of these girls. I highly suggest exploring more of their song. Band maid, do the band maid things. (suggestion: Rinne (more metal song) Dice, Moratorium live, Domination, Blooming, Choose me, Different, play, dragon cries..etc ..)
Hey 502 , welcome to Band-Maid , they were formed in 2013 by Miku Kobato (aka) Small pigeon , has Red Rose in hair ( band founder worked a Japanese maid café ) plays Rhythm guitar , 2nd vocals , writes lyrics , Kanami Tono Lead guitar / shredder , writes n arranges music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , has Blue Rose in hair , Lead vocals , fan base known as Maidiac`s , try songs Freedom , Play , Domination (live) MVs , Dice , Blooming , Rinne , Day dreaming , basically anything you pick to watch is great , enjoy your journey down the pigeon hole .
Oh, I envy you guys about the wonderful discovery you are going to experience after this first MV. For me as a Maidiac, Band-Maid = awesome. So it is fun to watch the Band-Maid beginner's experience. Since you said you like The Warning, how about Band-Maid song called Warning! (MV) for your next reaction? This MV is literally explosive🔥😁 Stay safe and Peace&Love (P_O)🕊💕
Oh boy. You guys have just licked the frosting off the spoon. You haven't reached the cake, and it is multi-layered. Try around 100 songs with most being written by the musical geniuses Kanmai Tono, lead guitarist and lyricist Miku Kobato, rhythm guitar. You can go two ways, listen to more of their older stuff to get an idea of how diverse their music is. Or just go back and forth with new and old to see how far they have come as a band. Either way I would bet you become part of the Band Maid army. Welcome aboard.
P.S. HER NAME IS TONO, KANAMI TONO. SHE EATS GUITAR SOLOS FOR BREAKFAST ! P.S. NICE PRESENTATION GUYS, NOT MILLION STOPS EVERY 10 SECONDS THAT MANY REACTORS DO. I JUST SUBSCRIBED. HOPEFULLY YOU'LL BE SHOWCASING MUCH MORE OF THESE. 5 PHENOMENALLY TALENTED BEAUTIFUL MUSICIANS AND WOMEN FROM JAPAN !
This song is the make-it-or-break-it video for Band Maid. In fact at this point Miku couldn't even play the guitar since she thought she was only going to be a vocalist in the band. However this song did so well they decided that Band-Maid was going to be a successful project and this gave them the exposure and financial wherewithal to get started. This is pre-Goth Saiki and Misa!
And another 3 fall headfirst into the Pigeon hole... Enjoy the ride Gents - these modest, unassuming, phenomenally talented young ladies are the best thing to happen to Rock in decades - this was their first hit when they were still in their early 20's and still trying to find their direction - definitly try Domination live next to see where they are today....
Their first EP was very pop and not what they wanted to do. They told their management that this (Thrill) was what they wanted to do. They weren't allowed to record songs they wrote until their 3rd EP, which had only one of their songs - Alone, and a 2nd where they wrote the lyrics - Freedom. Their 1st full-length album - Just Bring It - is when songs written by the band started being featured, and that's when it starts getting really good.
In fairness to their management, I think they were "in development" and then when Kanami wrote "Alone" management said "You're ready now. Do a full album of your own stuff."
@@stevehall5128, management (recording executives) doesn't know what good music is. They know what is profitable. I'm sure leaving Gump and signing with Crown Stones had something to do with them recording their own material.
@@danwiesdamageinc Yeah but if I remember correctly, Gump is Platinum Passport's in-house label and they're STILL with PP for management. See what I mean? I think PP's aim was to get them to the point where they could move to a "real" label but still be their management company. Gump is the development label so PP's artists can put out songs, start a fan base, and get picked up by bigger record companies. It's not like they got stolen away from or "ditched" Gump if they're still working with/for the company that owns Gump. EDIT: Another way of looking at it is, PP/Gump supported them (literally, so they could pay their rent) until they got to the point where Crown Stones said, "We'd like to sign you."
🐦 *Views From The 502* 🐦 _(LOL I was just checking out your reaction to Steely Dan - Do It Again)_ Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos. Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz. *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
You guys are lucky to be hearing their song because these ladies are the best in Hard Rock/Rock genre on the planet today. Fu#$ MTV and the Western Music media cause they ain't gonna talk about Band Maid but skill wise nobody ain't gonna mess with these ladies.
Great reaction ! I am glad you picked up Band Maid, one of the best hard rock bands around. Please react to a Japanese all-female heavy metal band called Lovebites. They are, in my opinion ,one of the best metal bands in the world and have a dedicated fan base called Wolf Pack. They recently released a MV " Set the world on fire" live version.
This is the best combination of individual skill and group cohesion I've seen since Iron maiden in their golden era of 1979 - 1987 ... forget gender or group look ... and when Jimmy Page requests a personal photo op with you back stage after a gig (Arcane Hirose - the drummer) ... you know you're heading in the right direction no matter what "critics" say ... If not for the virus debacle the whole world would have heard of them by now ...
Drum solo? Ain't seen nothin' yet! This band keeps working and pushing and improving every year. All of them have come a long way from this, and this is GREAT!
Just the beginning mate....an old nostalgic song from them...8 years journey 100+ songs(catalogues)full length albums+EPs..the more you hear from an old album vibe(pop rock) till the latest one hard rock mix with the Band-Maid "cocktail" thing(metal punk jazzy prog rock vibe) Band-Maid doing the Band-Maid style..."in your face" yep..as always 😎 Even The Warning sisters.. one of them follows Band-Maid's ig..😬
You have just opened Pandoras box... Prepare to be rocked!!!! This was 2014... This is the best Hard rock band in the world at the moment... No one old or new comes close... Kanami is the riff genius and Misa is the bass bare foot assasin.. You want a drum solo, watch Freedom live...Akani the drummer is an animal!!! Best wishes from France...
This was the first MV and when it became an online hit the band was able to continue, they almost disbanded. Now they are the top hard rock band (IMO) out there now. Check out anything on their channel and you will be surprised at their range and ability to turn even the "poppiest" song into a power ballad. If you want really heavy and hard check our RINNE, fast power progressive, then check out NO GOD. There are so many to choose from, you are only starting.
Welcome to the world (aka: Rabbit Hole) of Band Maid! You will become a MAIDIAC! BAND MAID calls it THE GAP! there's a gap between how someone appears and what they do. Miku has said that was what she was going for. KANAMI TONO - LEAD GUITAR Miku Kobato - RHYTHM GUITAR Misa - BASS GUITAR Akane Hirose - DRUMS Saiki - VOCALS You will learn soon enough that these ladies ROCK! They are a very talented group. They are all well trained in various instruments. There is not a bad song from BAND MAID - 7 Albums and many singles to date. REAL EXISTENCE - AFTER LIFE - ABOUT US (a song for us the fans!) - PLAY - BLOOMING - DICE - GIOVANNI (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION) All great songs!
I wish EDDIE VAN HALEN could see his 5150 AMP standing tall on stage as these lovely maids’ shred!!!! Hope to see them live in 2022 rocking CALIFORNIA!!!!! A certain MR EDDIE VAN HALEN would be impressed with KANAMI'S tapping technique. Oh, by the way- JIMMY PAGE OF (LED ZEPPELIN) loves BAND-MAID, enough said....
Guys, Band-Maid is great for a hard rock girl band but for something more intense, check out the princesses of metal, LOVEBITES. I recommend starting with the video for "Shadowmaker" or "Glory To The World" then to "Winds of Transylvania" They are also great LIVE, I suggest "Break The Wall" and "Raise Some Hell" from their Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo show. You won't be disappointed.
You just started your Band-Maid journey from the beginning. This was the band's first music video launched in 2014 that went viral online and actually saved the band (they were considering breaking up at the time). From here their popularity began to grow worldwide. They have grown by leaps and bounds over the years. If you decide to go down this rabbit hole further you'll like what you'll find. As far as song recommendations you really can't find a bad one just pick one from the comment section. I have that much confidence in the abilities of these ladies.
Enjoyed the reaction gentlemen, it was my first song for Band Maid as well. I would suggest a live video from them next, song as Domination (live), Freedom (live-you will get your drum solo in this one), and the instrumental (live). Really, you can't go wrong with these ladies.
*Views From The 502* Just to let you know that *BAND-MAID* just dropped a video the other day *BAND-MAID / カタルシス "Catharsis" Acoustic Ver* _(The video Limited Time Release so please react to it)_
Just for a moment, forget they're all female and forget they're dressed as maids. Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. OK, now that's explained, you can go back and marvel at how cute those outfits look and how incredibly beautiful all the band members are. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as that other great Japanese female led band Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html , PLAY: ua-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/v-deo.html , CHOOSE ME: ua-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/v-deo.html , DOMINATION: ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html and WONDERLAND: ua-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/v-deo.html , though all their music videos are superb too.
Thanks for reacting to my favourite band Band Maid ! I would suggest you watch 'Warning' next the official Music Video as this is the first song on their latest album 'Unseen World' to see how far they have progressed. Most of all I hope you enjoy your Band Maid journey as much as I have mine. Enjoy !!
This is just the tip of the iceberg, you don't even know what you just began! For a drum solo the obvious recommendation is Freedom live, some other amazing drum work on Rinne mv, Dice mv (bass also), Warning mv, Secret My Lips (highly recommended to react to it along with Secret Maiko Lips, an special version of it), and really all of them, because Akane knows how to beat those drums every time. Some amazing lives are Domination, Real Existence, Onset, Play and No God, the last one without a crowd due to the virus, but still unreal good. There you have a new maidiac's starter pack, I hope you enjoy it and welcome to the café! 🤘🕊️
This is the tip of the iceberg for Band-Maid! Drum solo? Check out Freedom from the Feb 14th, 2020 live concert! Hope to see you continue your trip down the Pigeon hole!
"Dice" is my personal favorite, or if you want a true sample of their playing ability check out one of their instrumentals "Onset". Welcome to the Band Maid rabbit hole.
Honestly, Band Maid's early work, which includes "Thrill" and "Real Existence" is simple and plain compared to their last 4 albums. In Band-Maid's early work, they were very controlled and managed; They were also force fed songs written by third parties. Once the band got more creative freedom, the girls got to write their own material. They also added a ton of more intricate musicianship to the songs.
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin. A good look back at B-M 1st MV from 2014. Band-Maid are the best Hard Rock band in the world right now. B-M MV are very good but their Live videos are times better because you see how talented these musicians really are in concert and how much fun they have on stage with each other. B-M also enhance many of their songs during their Live concerts. You need to check out their Live videos Domination, Play, Onset, Freedom, Real Existence, No God, Manners/Black Hole, Warning, After Life just to get you started. 😉🤙🏼
And this song is from their early days, having only started playing this kind of music about 1 year before this song went viral. They were all active musicians before, but not in that field.... Well, all I will say is that over the years they haven't stopped learning at any point and have also been writing their songs completely themselves for quite some time now (which wasn't the case here yet). Believe me, these ladies have quite a few surprises in store and are considered by many out there to be the best the rock genre has seen and heard in decades. I am one of them, by the way. 😇 .... If this kind of music appeals to you, and you are ready to be taken on an amazing journey by these ladies, my recommendations for the next stop would be either the song 'Freedom' in the official live version or the MV for 'Dice'... Welcome to the pigeon-hole from the German Maidiacs Division. :) 🤘🏻 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️
Oh my gosh, you have opened the floodgates. Why do you love this? Because they may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative. Got here late, so you already have a lot of info. Forgive any repeat info here....some background: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 29 years old Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo. Next, you have to listen to them live. They are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio. Freedom (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html Domination (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/v-deo.html Onset (Instrumental-insane!) ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html Daydreaming (slower ballad, gorgeous): ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. ua-cam.com/video/R4PofsQYwn4/v-deo.html
This is their Breakout MV. They were struggling at the time of its release. It was posted on Facebook and in 2 weeks it had 2 million views. When they checkout the views, they found that 45% of the views were from Europe and the US. First overseas concert was in Seattle at a Asian festival before their largest audience to date, 3000. They write, arrange, and produce all their songs. In 2019 they had 5 sold-out concerts in the US, NYC, Dallas and LA. FYI, the wearing maid costumes while playing rock is called "the Gap" in Japan. Meaning the difference between what you are seeing vs what you are hearing. Suggestions: all live, Domination, Freedom, Puzzle, Puzzle acoustic, & Onset.
You can't leave it there. Don't think that this is the best that they can do just because it's had the most hits. It's their oldest video so it's had more time to collect hits and they are always bringing out new stuff. Every year there is an album with lots of new videos both studio and live. They usually do something for April fools day (this year it was Cluppo peace and love) the do acoustic versions of some of their songs and their interviews are usually very funny because most of them are kind of wacky. You will not believe how good they are live despite the fact that they normally do 2 hours plus concerts. You must check out music videos Blooming and Dice and live videos of WARNING and Freedom which has a drum solo. Don't stop.
Welcome to the start of your journey down the pigeon hole, PO! As has already been stated this is just an appetizer for what's to come as you explore Band-Maid. The Warning are good but they can't touch Band-Maid in terms of sheer talent and amazeballs musical composition. Since you started with Thrill I would suggest following the band's song catalog chronologically so you can really get a feel for their evolution. After this I would suggest Secret My Lips and Real Existence.
You want a good drum solo......react to their song, Freedom,live.😎 P.S. The Maids have come along way since this video......they just get better & better✌
Thrill is most people's first taste of Band Maid. It just gets better and better.
Lots better. And nothing they do isn't darn good.
Yes so much better!!!!!
mine was real existence xD
BAND AID heals your wounds. BAND MAID heals your soul.
BAND MAID is self described as an impossibly hard rocking maid band comprised of:
Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!)
Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess)
Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla)
Misa - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor on stage, performs without shoes - the barefoot assassin)
Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination ... the Queen)
When I think of a "maid", I don't think of rock music ... well, you will now :p !!!
As you said, this band formed in 2013 ... 8 years ... where have you guys been? You are about 115 songs (7 albums) behind.
BAND MAID is a performance band ... meant to be appreciated LIVE. Since we have started here with BAND MAID for toddlers I would suggest one of the BAND MAID standards for live listening, DOMINATION or FREEDOM (you will find your missing drum solo in FREEDOM). Enjoy your trip down the pigeon hole!
I don’t know if you heard other Band Maid songs but they are exceptional. This is a great older song but they’ve progressed immensely since then and are making absolutely rock masterpieces these days - I think they’re now the best band on the planet. They have added significant complexity and virtuosity in their playing and arrangements but have kept the simplicity at the same time - I don’t know how they do it but they create banger after banger.
- Warning
- Manners
- Blooming
- Bubble
- Alone
- No God
- After Life
- Domination - live
Warning would be my intro to them if the really want to rock hard 🤘
Welcome aboard, Nick, Ryan & Ty. You are embarking on (along with many others - 115 million YT views!) 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 all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (over 100 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular.
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, H-G-K, Black Hole, Different, Rinne, 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, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with nearly 40 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ua-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/v-deo.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): ua-cam.com/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/v-deo.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: ua-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/v-deo.html, and finally by 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:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 30 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 28 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo/
■ DVD/BD/CD AVAILABLE OF BAND-MAID’S FEB. 11, 2021 2 ½ HOUR ONLINE LIVE OKYU-JI CONCERT. IT IS AWESOME!! 28 SONGS Plus 5 Bonus Recordings! Info at their official website. bandmaid.tokyo/
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Wow! Did not know what to expect. They didn't have to sing - the music is just great! That base!!!!
If you like instrumentals then their song "Onset" if for you. If you like bass then I'd recommend "No God" and "Dice".
This is their first song (very simple from what they do now), check out more of their a little newer songs (especially live performances) like:
Band-Maid - Onset (it's a live instrumental song),
Band-Maid - Domination (LIVE)
Band-Maid - Play (live)
Band-Maid - Freedom (live)
Band-Maid - Real Existance (Live)
MISA! MISA! MISA!
As the "Impossibly Hard Rocking Maid Band", Band Maid is holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock and have picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind.
More Band Maid Always!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
The best rocking maids.
You will be amazed since they are really something else.
Never too late for the party, be sure to explore more.
Thanks 502!
This is just the beginning band where the legend of Miku Kobato and Band Maid began Band Maid since 2013, making rock and roll great again. P.S. These ladies are the real and ain't playing around !
That feels like an eternity ago... They are SO MUCH BETTER now, especially LIVE, they have a lot of livevideos on their UA-cam Channel, you should check them out. They are really versatile, goddamn talented, writing their own songs, are great characters and you always have a smile on your face hearing their music, they know to do exceptional and technical hardrock with catchy chorusses! For me personally they are the best rockband on earth right now! Greetings from Germany
Band-Maid was formed in 2013 by the back up vocalist/rhythm guitar (Miku). She used to work in Japanese Maid Cafes and wanted to have the contrast of pretty maids and rock and roll. She recruited Kanami (the lead guitarist and composer of most songs) who knew Akane (drummer) and Akane knew Misa (basist) from Tokyo School of Music. The only person that auditioned for the band was Saiki (lead singer). They are an organic band and they are all very good friends.
They are insanely talented. Check out Daydreaming from their youtube channel. It is a masterpiece. They play multiple genre: punk, hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, ballads...
This is their first MV, this is just a beginner... Check out "Domination" Live 2020.. They cross several rock sounds.. Heavy and punk rock, pop rock and even old school groove rock... In 2013 when Miku (rhythm guitar/ backing vocals) formed this band labels looked for what they call "the gap" in Japan.. A blend of two unusual things to surprise the listener, so they started with a band of kick ass musicians playing hard rock music in the typical Japanese Maid Cafe Uniforms.. They have since taken full artistic control of their music, you will see as you go thru a few songs.. The song "Play" live 2020 is another to get you started down the Band Maid rabbit hole..
Did you say drum solo? Try the song “Freedom” live. These girls are at their best when playing live. And if you want to see what they can do instrumentally, try ‘Onset’ live, it’s a masterpiece.
Yes. A must
Welcome to the fandom! Best rock band in the world right now! The maid costumes are basically a gimmick like KISS' clown outfits.
I'd suggest the following Band Maid songs: Dice, Moratorium, Manners, Bubble, Take Me Higher, Play, Domination (live), Real Existence (live) & No God
There are Band-Maid drum solos to be found and I'm waiting for one to ambush you in the best possible way.
Band Maids MV are Phenomenal But Band Maid Live is SECOND TO NONE. Band Maid is a Once in a Life Time Musically Phenomenal Band. strap in and get ready to go on a Band Maid Journey.
Great reaction. That MV is from 2014. You should now check out their 2021 official live version of "Thrill" to see/hear how much Band-Maid has improved and matured. That band is way better live than in the studio, so stick with the concert videos on their UA-cam channel. For a killer drum solo, watch the official live "Freedom".
Best hard rock band today. I have been listening to them stop for years now, just don't find anything else "better". This song is very old, but seems to be a good song for new Maidiacs :). Great reaction, thanks.
I stumbled onto them bout 2 years ago in a react vid. Been hooked ever since!
watching the three of you banging your heads. Your hooked. I'm going to the Phoenix show in Oct. This band is kickass.
The difference between the looks and sound is what they call the gap, not what you expect. As for the band they are a force and absolute monsters live. Miku the singer/guitarist with the the twin tails may be the most perfect woman or should I say centuries old pigeon in the world.
the back trio are extremely gifted. gotta flaunt it if you got it ;)
thanks for reacting to my most favorite group!
Tho the Maids looked awkward in their first MV "Thrill", even then Kanami was rocking the coolest power stance in Hard Rock history :)
Only one like from the peanut 🥜 gallery again Gary. All right I'll throw you another bone 🦴 and like. But I'm not making a habit of this !
You are ubiquitous...like shit...you are everywhere...pretty much like me. LOL
@@ShikataGaNai100 We used to say like dog shit, all over the place. But don't say that, because someone might not realize or think it's a joke.
Gary there's a Cluppo live stream in 30 minutes.
TRUTH METER is at 💯x 3= HELL YEAH!!!
Band-Maid is going to be your new favorite band if you are already this into it on one of their older songs. The new songs are going to blow your minds.
Mr Colleman said hed be like "eh" if he saw them walk on stage, but 2 songs in and you'll be a Maidiac forever lol. Their live stuff is exceptional. The starter trinity are usually "Domination" (live), "Freedom" (live), and "Play" (live). There's a litteral ton of great music coming from them and there's really no bad choice. Enjoy the ride. Us maidiacs will join you in this epic adventure. Great reaction guys! Keep up the good work.
PS. There's tons of talent in Japan. Here's some more girls currently showing up the boys.
Lovebites: power metal-ish beasts and they look like princesses. Songs "holy war" "winds of transylvania"
Nemophila: Insanely talented. Kind of a supergroup. Relatively new band. Songs: "Oiran" (live naon no yaon version) "Dissension"
Doll$Boxx: Another super group. Songs: "Shout Down" "Take my Chance"
And of course BABYMETAL. Female fronted kawaii metal. You probably have heard of them or are already a fan. Check out "Road of Resistance" (Live) "Karate" "Megitsune" "Headbanger" or basically anything else...
Also: Mary's Blood. . Marionette
Thank you for your first reaction to the best rock group on earth today! This was the song that got me hooked on these talented ladies! Whatever you do keep on this journey, the pigeon hole is deep and is very hard to climb out of. Band-Maid has over 100 great songs that are really good! Their incorporation of all genre of rock in their music is astonishing! They are better live!!
Try Domination, Freedom, Play and the instrumental Onset live or MVs Dice, Rinne and Real Existence ... Once you start with Band Maid prepare for the Band Maidiacs that follow!
Pick a genre of Rock and you'll find your suggestions roll in: hard rock show 'Domination (live)', serious groove 'Manners', drum solo 'Freedom (live)', heavier 'Rinne', faster 'Warning', chaos 'Different', instrumental 'onset (live)', ballad 'Daydreaming', progressive elements 'Black Hole'. Really, pick anything, you'll have company.
Yes they can do all of it, and be great at it!
The Maids & I appreciate head bobbing reactors! 👍
The biggest promoter of concerts "LIVE NATION" has signed B-M.
Guys, watch their official video live online 2021 songs Thrill, No God, Warning, Manners, After Life, and check also another all girls Japanese Metal Band
LOVEBITES - songs MV Glory To The World, Winds Of Transylvania, and their live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020
NEMOPHILA - songs Dissension, Raitei(Thunder)
HANABIE - song We Love Sweets
You've just witnessed you new favorite Hard Rock band. This is guaranteed. Addicting maybe an understatement. The plethora of attributes this band possesses are unequaled. Synergy and Uniqueness, Stage Presence, Songwriting/Arrangements, Transitions/Breakdowns, Riffs/Grooves/Hooks, Power and Tone, Top Tier Rhythm Section, Melody and Catchy Choruses, Beautiful Harmonies, Mesmerizing vocals that are melodic and sung with emotion from the soul, Charisma and Cuteness, Infectious everything and always a FUN vibe. They do not fail. Ever.
They really shine LIVE. Try Domination-Live, Onset-Live, Freedom-Live. OR anything on their YT channel. Peace.
They're selling out US Venues left and right. I hope to see them in October at the Fillmore in Maryland.
They are all top notch musicians and Saiki has grown into a strong front woman... they have progressesed from pop punk to hard rock to metal and now mix all the styles up... they have a pretty good sized video selection, so enjoy
Nice reaction to Band Maid, interesting idea, I love The Warning, big Fan of Band Maid, they both have their own style, I think actually that could go over really well, if it wasn't for this covid stuff.... Band Maid has an interesting story of how they form to where they are now, Band Maid is legit, maybe the best rock band currently active, and may times over looked, hopefully you guys will continue down this road with Band Maid, give them more exposure, if you have a soft spot for Rock music, it will be worth it!
Band Maid is five Young ladies from Japan that comprise one of the best rock bands you will ever hear. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Well this song alone has 15 million views so that means it's been playing 3 times a minute for 6yrs straight now great reaction you guys just entered the maid zone this is nothing be prepared because these girls a the living legends known as band maid ( any song you want to do next it doesn't matter they are all great you'll see) be well
Band Maid are appearing in a new action movie called Kate that premieres on Netflix September 10, 2021.
You should see them in Domination live
Hey, you have found the best Hard Rock band of the last 30 years! Their live shows are from another world, insane. I think that the next song you should try is a live one. His song Domination is a good place to start.
Boy are you guys in for a treat with these ladies. This was their breakout song/video. Prior to this they were thinking of calling it quits. Since this song release they have only gotten better. They've worked with Tony Visconti on The Dragon Cries. They have some great instrumentals like Onset. Generally, they sound way better on their live versions so check those out.
The maids and the warning just met face to face a couple weeks ago!
This was the beginning of Band Maid on UA-cam… so much bigger today.
The best live rock band of the last 30 years or more.
Enjoy your journey!
This is a 2014 offering, this song still kicks ass but they have soooooo much more. These girls are true rockers....keep going. check out "Blooming" MV or "Domination" LIVE Feb14th 2020. If you want a nice rock groove "Manners" MV. If you wants drums, "Freedom " LIVE from Feb 14th 2020....or the other 100 songs they have. They have pretty much settled on their individual maid outfits which is much different from this "Thrill" MV.
Thrill is just a tiny glimpse of the talent of these girls. I highly suggest exploring more of their song. Band maid, do the band maid things. (suggestion: Rinne (more metal song) Dice, Moratorium live, Domination, Blooming, Choose me, Different, play, dragon cries..etc ..)
Great reaction guys, good to have you on board. Looking forward to more Band Maid.
Hey 502 , welcome to Band-Maid , they were formed in 2013 by Miku Kobato (aka) Small pigeon , has Red Rose in hair ( band founder worked a Japanese maid café ) plays Rhythm guitar , 2nd vocals , writes lyrics , Kanami Tono Lead guitar / shredder , writes n arranges music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , has Blue Rose in hair , Lead vocals , fan base known as Maidiac`s , try songs Freedom , Play , Domination (live) MVs , Dice , Blooming , Rinne , Day dreaming , basically anything you pick to watch is great , enjoy your journey down the pigeon hole .
Oh, I envy you guys about the wonderful discovery you are going to experience after this first MV. For me as a Maidiac, Band-Maid = awesome. So it is fun to watch the Band-Maid beginner's experience.
Since you said you like The Warning, how about Band-Maid song called Warning! (MV) for your next reaction? This MV is literally explosive🔥😁
Stay safe and Peace&Love (P_O)🕊💕
Oh boy. You guys have just licked the frosting off the spoon. You haven't reached the cake, and it is multi-layered. Try around 100 songs with most being written by the musical geniuses Kanmai Tono, lead guitarist and lyricist Miku Kobato, rhythm guitar. You can go two ways, listen to more of their older stuff to get an idea of how diverse their music is. Or just go back and forth with new and old to see how far they have come as a band. Either way I would bet you become part of the Band Maid army. Welcome aboard.
The Warning AND Band Maid in concert? That would be a show I would definitely go to. Great suggestion. Even the name, "Show up the Boys Tour!" lol
P.S. HER NAME IS TONO, KANAMI TONO. SHE EATS GUITAR SOLOS FOR BREAKFAST ! P.S. NICE PRESENTATION GUYS, NOT MILLION STOPS EVERY 10 SECONDS THAT MANY REACTORS DO. I JUST SUBSCRIBED. HOPEFULLY YOU'LL BE SHOWCASING MUCH MORE OF THESE. 5 PHENOMENALLY TALENTED BEAUTIFUL MUSICIANS AND WOMEN FROM JAPAN !
This song is the make-it-or-break-it video for Band Maid. In fact at this point Miku couldn't even play the guitar since she thought she was only going to be a vocalist in the band. However this song did so well they decided that Band-Maid was going to be a successful project and this gave them the exposure and financial wherewithal to get started. This is pre-Goth Saiki and Misa!
And another 3 fall headfirst into the Pigeon hole... Enjoy the ride Gents - these modest, unassuming, phenomenally talented young ladies are the best thing to happen to Rock in decades - this was their first hit when they were still in their early 20's and still trying to find their direction - definitly try Domination live next to see where they are today....
Ah, the beginner song...time to level up!
Thrill gets your attention. The rest of their songs possess you.
Here comes the army…
I'm waiting for Gary Holloway and his trademark humor.
Their first EP was very pop and not what they wanted to do. They told their management that this (Thrill) was what they wanted to do. They weren't allowed to record songs they wrote until their 3rd EP, which had only one of their songs - Alone, and a 2nd where they wrote the lyrics - Freedom. Their 1st full-length album - Just Bring It - is when songs written by the band started being featured, and that's when it starts getting really good.
In fairness to their management, I think they were "in development" and then when Kanami wrote "Alone" management said "You're ready now. Do a full album of your own stuff."
@@stevehall5128, management (recording executives) doesn't know what good music is. They know what is profitable. I'm sure leaving Gump and signing with Crown Stones had something to do with them recording their own material.
@@danwiesdamageinc Yeah but if I remember correctly, Gump is Platinum Passport's in-house label and they're STILL with PP for management. See what I mean? I think PP's aim was to get them to the point where they could move to a "real" label but still be their management company. Gump is the development label so PP's artists can put out songs, start a fan base, and get picked up by bigger record companies. It's not like they got stolen away from or "ditched" Gump if they're still working with/for the company that owns Gump.
EDIT: Another way of looking at it is, PP/Gump supported them (literally, so they could pay their rent) until they got to the point where Crown Stones said, "We'd like to sign you."
🐦 *Views From The 502* 🐦
_(LOL I was just checking out your reaction to Steely Dan - Do It Again)_
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present)
A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos.
Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Blooming-2019*
*Dice-2018*
*Choose Me-2017*
*Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)*
At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz.
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Band Maid are an awesome rock band. Check out "Real Existence" MV. Great rockers.
You guys are lucky to be hearing their song because these ladies are the best in Hard Rock/Rock genre on the planet today. Fu#$ MTV and the Western Music media cause they ain't gonna talk about Band Maid but skill wise nobody ain't gonna mess with these ladies.
Great reaction ! I am glad you picked up Band Maid, one of the best hard rock bands around. Please react to a Japanese all-female heavy metal band called Lovebites. They are, in my opinion ,one of the best metal bands in the world and have a dedicated fan base called Wolf Pack. They recently released a MV " Set the world on fire" live version.
This is the best combination of individual skill and group cohesion I've seen since Iron maiden in their golden era of 1979 - 1987 ... forget gender or group look ... and when Jimmy Page requests a personal photo op with you back stage after a gig (Arcane Hirose - the drummer) ... you know you're heading in the right direction no matter what "critics" say ... If not for the virus debacle the whole world would have heard of them by now ...
Drum solo? Ain't seen nothin' yet!
This band keeps working and pushing and improving every year. All of them have come a long way from this, and this is GREAT!
Drum Solo？OK,freedom live next🤘
Just the beginning mate....an old nostalgic song from them...8 years journey 100+ songs(catalogues)full length albums+EPs..the more you hear from an old album vibe(pop rock) till the latest one hard rock mix with the Band-Maid "cocktail" thing(metal punk jazzy prog rock vibe) Band-Maid doing the Band-Maid style..."in your face" yep..as always 😎
Even The Warning sisters.. one of them follows Band-Maid's ig..😬
こんにちは、お疲れ様です。
Band-Maid、最高でしょ！
これからもじゃんじゃんリアクション動画投稿して、世界征服に、協力してねぇ〜
You have just opened Pandoras box... Prepare to be rocked!!!! This was 2014... This is the best Hard rock band in the world at the moment... No one old or new comes close... Kanami is the riff genius and Misa is the bass bare foot assasin.. You want a drum solo, watch Freedom live...Akani the drummer is an animal!!! Best wishes from France...
This was the first MV and when it became an online hit the band was able to continue, they almost disbanded. Now they are the top hard rock band (IMO) out there now. Check out anything on their channel and you will be surprised at their range and ability to turn even the "poppiest" song into a power ballad. If you want really heavy and hard check our RINNE, fast power progressive, then check out NO GOD. There are so many to choose from, you are only starting.
Welcome to the International Fellowship of Maidiacs...and, the Tiny Hat.
Band Maid showing us how to rock out.
This is a band that really shine's when you hear them live so you really need to check out their concert videos, you won't be sorry
Welcome to the world (aka: Rabbit Hole) of Band Maid! You will become a MAIDIAC!
BAND MAID calls it THE GAP! there's a gap between how someone appears and what they do. Miku has said that was what she was going for.
KANAMI TONO - LEAD GUITAR
Miku Kobato - RHYTHM GUITAR
Misa - BASS GUITAR
Akane Hirose - DRUMS
Saiki - VOCALS
You will learn soon enough that these ladies ROCK!
They are a very talented group. They are all well trained in various instruments.
There is not a bad song from BAND MAID - 7 Albums and many singles to date.
REAL EXISTENCE - AFTER LIFE - ABOUT US (a song for us the fans!) - PLAY - BLOOMING - DICE - GIOVANNI (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION) All great songs!
I wish EDDIE VAN HALEN could see his 5150 AMP standing tall on stage as these lovely maids’ shred!!!! Hope to see them live in 2022 rocking CALIFORNIA!!!!!
A certain MR EDDIE VAN HALEN would be impressed with KANAMI'S
tapping technique.
Oh, by the way- JIMMY PAGE OF (LED ZEPPELIN) loves BAND-MAID, enough
said....
Guys, Band-Maid is great for a hard rock girl band but for something more intense, check out the princesses of metal, LOVEBITES. I recommend starting with the video for "Shadowmaker" or "Glory To The World" then to "Winds of Transylvania" They are also great LIVE, I suggest "Break The Wall" and "Raise Some Hell" from their Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo show. You won't be disappointed.
You just started your Band-Maid journey from the beginning. This was the band's first music video launched in 2014 that went viral online and actually saved the band (they were considering breaking up at the time). From here their popularity began to grow worldwide. They have grown by leaps and bounds over the years. If you decide to go down this rabbit hole further you'll like what you'll find. As far as song recommendations you really can't find a bad one just pick one from the comment section. I have that much confidence in the abilities of these ladies.
Enjoyed the reaction gentlemen, it was my first song for Band Maid as well. I would suggest a live video from them next, song as Domination (live), Freedom (live-you will get your drum solo in this one), and the instrumental (live). Really, you can't go wrong with these ladies.
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Just to let you know that *BAND-MAID* just dropped a video the other day
*BAND-MAID / カタルシス "Catharsis" Acoustic Ver*
_(The video Limited Time Release so please react to it)_
Just for a moment, forget they're all female and forget they're dressed as maids. Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. OK, now that's explained, you can go back and marvel at how cute those outfits look and how incredibly beautiful all the band members are. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as that other great Japanese female led band Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html , PLAY: ua-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/v-deo.html , CHOOSE ME: ua-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/v-deo.html , DOMINATION: ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html and WONDERLAND: ua-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/v-deo.html , though all their music videos are superb too.
Thanks for reacting to my favourite band Band Maid ! I would suggest you watch 'Warning' next the official Music Video as this is the first song on their latest album 'Unseen World' to see how far they have progressed. Most of all I hope you enjoy your Band Maid journey as much as I have mine. Enjoy !!
This is just the tip of the iceberg, you don't even know what you just began!
For a drum solo the obvious recommendation is Freedom live, some other amazing drum work on Rinne mv, Dice mv (bass also), Warning mv, Secret My Lips (highly recommended to react to it along with Secret Maiko Lips, an special version of it), and really all of them, because Akane knows how to beat those drums every time.
Some amazing lives are Domination, Real Existence, Onset, Play and No God, the last one without a crowd due to the virus, but still unreal good. There you have a new maidiac's starter pack, I hope you enjoy it and welcome to the café! 🤘🕊️
This is the tip of the iceberg for Band-Maid! Drum solo? Check out Freedom from the Feb 14th, 2020 live concert! Hope to see you continue your trip down the Pigeon hole!
"Dice" is my personal favorite, or if you want a true sample of their playing ability check out one of their instrumentals "Onset". Welcome to the Band Maid rabbit hole.
Oh, if you already liked this one, there is a world of pleasure ahead of you... you've heard nothing yet!
Honestly, Band Maid's early work, which includes "Thrill" and "Real Existence" is simple and plain compared to their last 4 albums. In Band-Maid's early work, they were very controlled and managed; They were also force fed songs written by third parties. Once the band got more creative freedom, the girls got to write their own material. They also added a ton of more intricate musicianship to the songs.
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin. A good look back at B-M 1st MV from 2014. Band-Maid are the best Hard Rock band in the world right now. B-M MV are very good but their Live videos are times better because you see how talented these musicians really are in concert and how much fun they have on stage with each other. B-M also enhance many of their songs during their Live concerts. You need to check out their Live videos Domination, Play, Onset, Freedom, Real Existence, No God, Manners/Black Hole, Warning, After Life just to get you started. 😉🤙🏼
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
And this song is from their early days, having only started playing this kind of music about 1 year before this song went viral. They were all active musicians before, but not in that field.... Well, all I will say is that over the years they haven't stopped learning at any point and have also been writing their songs completely themselves for quite some time now (which wasn't the case here yet). Believe me, these ladies have quite a few surprises in store and are considered by many out there to be the best the rock genre has seen and heard in decades. I am one of them, by the way. 😇 .... If this kind of music appeals to you, and you are ready to be taken on an amazing journey by these ladies, my recommendations for the next stop would be either the song 'Freedom' in the official live version or the MV for 'Dice'... Welcome to the pigeon-hole from the German Maidiacs Division. :) 🤘🏻
【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️
If you like this, check out Lovebites. They are the Japanese all female version of Iron Maiden!!! Tight as a drum!
Oh my gosh, you have opened the floodgates. Why do you love this? Because they may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative. Got here late, so you already have a lot of info. Forgive any repeat info here....some background:
Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old
MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old
Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 29 years old
Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old
Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old
Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo.
Next, you have to listen to them live. They are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio.
Freedom (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/v-deo.html
Domination (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html
Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) ua-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/v-deo.html
Onset (Instrumental-insane!) ua-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/v-deo.html
Daydreaming (slower ballad, gorgeous): ua-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/v-deo.html
If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. ua-cam.com/video/R4PofsQYwn4/v-deo.html
Welcome to band maid. They only get better from here. This was their first single. Their album they released this year is a 10 out of 10
This is their Breakout MV. They were struggling at the time of its release. It was posted on Facebook and in 2 weeks it had 2 million views. When they checkout the views, they found that 45% of the views were from Europe and the US. First overseas concert was in Seattle at a Asian festival before their largest audience to date, 3000. They write, arrange, and produce all their songs.
In 2019 they had 5 sold-out concerts in the US, NYC, Dallas and LA.
FYI, the wearing maid costumes while playing rock is called "the Gap" in Japan. Meaning the difference between what you are seeing vs what you are hearing.
Suggestions: all live, Domination, Freedom, Puzzle, Puzzle acoustic, & Onset.
Why haven't y'all done more Band Maid yet!? Domination or Freedom!
You can't leave it there. Don't think that this is the best that they can do just because it's had the most hits. It's their oldest video so it's had more time to collect hits and they are always bringing out new stuff. Every year there is an album with lots of new videos both studio and live. They usually do something for April fools day (this year it was Cluppo peace and love) the do acoustic versions of some of their songs and their interviews are usually very funny because most of them are kind of wacky. You will not believe how good they are live despite the fact that they normally do 2 hours plus concerts. You must check out music videos Blooming and Dice and live videos of WARNING and Freedom which has a drum solo. Don't stop.
Their latest UA-cam video has two live songs, Manners and Black Hole, that give a good demonstration of just what the band is capable of.
You should see 'em now...'No God' Live...for example. Good shouts below for 'Domination' Live first though.
Drinking of Thrill is always a taste fresh, of clean pure water, after too much pollution.
Welcome to the start of your journey down the pigeon hole, PO! As has already been stated this is just an appetizer for what's to come as you explore Band-Maid. The Warning are good but they can't touch Band-Maid in terms of sheer talent and amazeballs musical composition. Since you started with Thrill I would suggest following the band's song catalog chronologically so you can really get a feel for their evolution. After this I would suggest Secret My Lips and Real Existence.
You want a good drum solo......react to their song, Freedom,live.😎 P.S. The Maids have come along way since this video......they just get better & better✌