CROSS is at 880K views. It's a pretty cool song with many key changes between C" - A" - B, and it's very melodic. Saiki get to show that she's a musician too being able to sing flawlessly from key change to key change while Mincho is efforlessly shredding througout the song. CROSS was released on the album Just Bring It in 2017.
Again, these ladies can do no wrong. And an added bonus, Kanami steps up to the microphone, just for the woah woah woah part, but nonetheless, I love it when she sings.
Saiki’s vocal power, ability to modulate so seamlessly and unbelievable air support has me wondering if she’s even human. I dare any singer to attempt this song without an oxygen tank
Just a superb hard rock song, played perfectly live: one more absolute banger off the best hard rock album (Just Bring It) since Appetite for Destruction, by the best progressive hard rock band on the planet. Band-Maid are in a class of their own.
@@kevinlane7555 Maybe because they do rehearsals instead of doing drugs. Keith Moon was a great drummer, but imagine trying to get him to play in this song. Impossible.
Love that in the first and third chorus there is both a key change and tempo change, chorus, chorus key change, tempo change with the group chant vocals
I always say "Want to hear a song that'll give you anxiety?" when I show this song to someone who knows how music works because of how ridiculous the tempo changes are lol
Even if the composer is not a member, being like BAND-MAID proves that they are the best live band. On the contrary, by competing with Brain, the width of the band can be expanded. I think CROSS is the song that best expresses that. 作曲者がメンバーじゃなくてもBAND-MAIDらしくなるのは、彼女たちが最高のライブバンドだと証明している。 逆にブレーンと競作することでバンドとしての幅が広がっていい。CROSSはそれを一番表せている楽曲だと思います。
Western hard rock fans are intimidated by an all-female non-industry plant band that absolutely shows them up on every level. It makes me embarrassed to be in that demo, but that's the answer. Far too many guys feel like we rock the hardest and can't be beat, and here Band-Maid is making us look basic and tired as fuck. It's a big hope of mine that the Maids end up being one of the biggest acts in popular music, and keep getting to do their own thing, because we need it.
@@actuallynotsteve I've been into ladies rockin' it for quite awhile but like this? No...I suppose there are those western hard rock fans who are intimidated. Possibly stubborn when they hear such an avalanche of this badass intensity that they turn away from it. It certainly is their loss eh? I suppose I can relate to once feeling like us guys rock the hardest-yeah you put it well-now looking basic and tired AF-ha ha! Since I've been into them for over 2 years now (!!) it's revitalized my interest in music big time. I with you on the ladies becoming one of biggest bands around-World Domination PO! We do need it--the world is a better place with Band-Maid in it. I hadn't heard Cross in awhile...they have so many masterpieces and this one's another! Damn!
@@Marcus_C51 yeah, I man in case it wasn't clear, I'm not and never have been against chicks rocking out. For whatever reason, all female bands are rare here, especially in heavy music. Bands that have a female, like pumpkins or zombie, kind of make it a novelty, and that sucks. Having chicks show up from Japan, like Trident and the Maids, who write the best songs in forever and just absolutely shred, it's amazing. Band Maid is like everything I'd hoped for in rock music for a long time. There's not a single way you could discount their success, talent, performances, or branding. Too many dudes are willing to go "yeah they're cool, BUT" when it comes to this, and this flood of amazing acts from Japan puts any of that to rest. It shouldn't have existed to begin with, but it's fucking buried. I can't wait to see them live later this year, it's the most excited I've been for a concert in 20+ years. These chicks rule.
@@actuallynotsteve Hey Steve--yes you were clear that you're not against chicks rocking out! Yes, all female heavy rock bands are pretty rare in the US. Of course there was the Runaways and The Donnas (who are from my hometown in Palo Alto CA), they had a good run. I still listen to "Take it Off" once in awhile. In the 70's there was Fanny and this band called Birtha who I didn't even know existed until last year. I recommend checking them out, they're worth a listen on the Old Grey Whistle Test: ua-cam.com/video/TKWtnFM92DQ/v-deo.html Excellent harmony vocals, nice song, guitarist is pretty good and Rosemary Butler their blonde bassist was a babe, I would've followed her anywhere-ha ha! Yeah having the one woman in a band is a novelty and it does kinda suck doesn't it? Yes, Trident is really good, so is Aldous, and I like Cyntia too. Plenty more all ladies bands from Japan, but we know who is the best! I discovered this band Rick Rack awhile back, have you heard them? They're worth a listen-power trio, good songwriting and arrangements. The guitarist is good, nice funky vibe. Not a fancy vid, just them in their practice studio. Hope you don't mind another link: ua-cam.com/video/KvRJjC28pKE/v-deo.html Interested to hear what you may think. Anyway, sorry about the long sidebar. I had quite the Band-Maid marathon yesterday, I think I listened to the live "Thrill" ten times in a row, "Wonderland" several times then I hadn't heard "Cross" in awhile so I made it here. Damn I forget how incredible their material is. Then live "Manners" and "Dice" etc. Misa actually sounds a bit like Entwistle from the Who on "Manners" in places. What a BadA$$! I know she listens to quite a bit of British music so that makes sense. You are so right about there being nothing about Band-Maid that can be discounted-they have it all! Plus I think they work harder on their music than any of the other female bands. Their dedication to excellence is readily apparent. Their songs are masterpieces. The hardest rocking and hardest working band as they say. I remember the first time I saw that Zepp Tokyo show thinking, okay these ladies are officially already legendary in my book! So here are you going to see them this year? That is going to be epic! I hope you have a blast, I'm sure you will! I was going to see them in Seattle last October and managed to get sicker than a dog a couple days before the show. Just couldn't shake it and was so dizzy I couldn't really walk...otherwise I would've gone. Really disappointing but seeing them live is still on my bucket list big time! Someday.
The fact they sing mostly in Japanese is almost certainly a much bigger factor than some random old men being anti-female band. Why do you think K-pop groups have started adding a lot more English lyrics to their songs? It's because they know that's the key to expanding their fanbase in places that are not fluent in Korean. Personally, I'm fine with K-pop groups singing in Korean and Band-Maid (along with others) singing in Japanese, but there's almost certainly a ton of other people who don't feel this way and won't give groups a chance if they have to read subtitles for lyric translations.
A lot of truth in that. "Thrill" was the first one I heard and was my favourite by default. Since then, Dice, Real Existence, Choose Me, Bubble and now this have taken that fave spot for me. Also, I love how music is so unifying for people. I actually felt tearful the first few times I experienced the part where they all sing "Why don't You Say wo oh wo oh o."
this actually is a great example of Miku showing her strength on back-up vocals, we all know Saiki is doing a superb consistent job, but as a musician myself I know first hand that playing guitar and singing back-up isn't an easy task, anybody who has done it knows, so this is a major shout-out to the little engine that could, everybody who knows the history of Band Maid has to agree she shows what determination and discipline can lead to, its called BAND-MAID!
I think now I can actually say, Bruce Springsteen, Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Meg Meyers, Tori Amos, every favorite music in my life is crushed by Band Maid. They are like a thousand Romulan warships descending on your soul.
So true, I used to be fan of Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dream Theater. Then some day last March I found Band-Maid, and what a find, I hardly listen to any other bands anymore. Their music is super complex, just as complex as Dream Theater only in a different musical style and much shorter songs. I believe Kanami has restricted herself to not write songs longer than 4-5 minutes, or else she would easily drift into writing prog metal and prog rock, I know she is capable.
This isn't a straightforward banger like "DOMINATION" or "RINNI" - this is like a simultaneous masterclass in control, technique, and precision from all five ladies. Each one of them is unleashing a virtuoso performance in harmony with the rest. It's just a remarkable all around performance from them.
yes, one may not realize this at the beginning unless goes far into the song the changes in rhythm (how saiki is changing the melody, idk if melody is the correct word to describe what i feel about the song) are very clear as the song progresses. this is why i like how you describe this song with the word "control".
This is my current favorite, because like you say, all five girls are just superb in this song. First, I love the way Misa is mixed in this song, the recorded tone she achieves, and the very way she enters the song. Then, they modulate multiple times, and I also like the recording "tricks" they use. Kanami sings some nice backups, in addition to Miku and Saiki's vocals. And finally Kanami is basically riffing throughout the song, relying on Miku to handle the chording. Simply awesome!
Some of Band-Maid fans listen to and look for “hard rock.” And, it’s fine with me. But, I take a little bit different angle…I do listen to THEIR MUSIC or something coming out of each of these girls, or the FIVE INSANE MUSICIANS. Hard-rockieness, punkieness, metalieness…can only be a matter of marketing to me. Their musicality and musicianship inside these girls, which the band really enjoys themselves, and which I, as a fan, really appreciate is the true awesomeness.
Okashiku naru youna Awai koi o shite Kakushita uso ga Boku o koroshita Kimi o omou toki Kanashiku naru no o Tashikameru you ni Yobitomeru shikou kairo Wakatteru kono okubyouna Boku o oite ikeba iikara Kimi wa dou shiyou mo nai kono sekai de Ima aisa retai to saken deru Yurusarenai yoru o sugoshite wa Mekakushite waratteru nda Yureta kotae o Kowashite shimaeba ii nda Nandemonai kono mirai ga Ima dou ni demo naru youna ki ga shita Hora ashita no koe ga kikoetara Bokura wa mada koko ni iru nda Nichijou kowarete ku Nani mo dekinai yo Mune no oku no hou Tashikana Kotoba sagashi teru nda Nigetaku naru hodo Akai koi o shite Tagaeta uso ga Kimi o koroshita Boku ga negau tabi Touku natte iku no o Shiranai kao shite Gomakashita akuma Wakatteyo sono junsuina Hitomi ja mimamorenaikara Boku wa dou shiyou mo nai kono sekai de Ima aisa retai to saken deru Yurusa retai asa o mukaete wa Se o mukete naki dashi-souda Hareta kizuato Wasurete shimaeba ii nda Nandemonai kono mirai ga Ima dou ni demo naru youna ki ga shita Hora ashita no koe ga kikoetara Bokura wa mada koko ni iru nda Nichijou kowarete ku Nani mo dekinai yo Mune no oku no hou Tashikana Kotoba sagashi teru nda Don'na shitai ni natte mo Sekai wa itsumo Onaji koto o kurikaeshi teru Sore ja monotarinaidesho Kimi wa dou shiyou mo nai kono sekai de Ima aisa retai to saken deru Yurusarenai yoru o sugoshite wa Mekakushite waratteru nda Yureta kotae o Kowashite shimaeba ii nda Nandemonai kono mirai ga Ima dou ni demo naru youna ki ga shita Hora ashita no koe ga kikoetara Bokura wa mada koko ni iru nda Nichijou kowarete ku Nani mo dekinai yo Mune no oku no hou Tashikana Kotoba sagashi teru nda
The Force is very strong with Band-Maid. Kanami compose great songs, and plays her guitar virtously. Kuruppo aka Miku writes great lyrics and sings her vocal parts with passion, I like her voice it's really sweet. Together with Saiki she is part of Band-Maid's signature sound. Akane plays her drums like the world class drummer she is. MISA plays the bass unlike most rock bassist, she is a virtous on the bass, and her bass lines are always interesting and melodic. Saiki is the best rock singer in a long time, male or female, her voice and singing style is one-of-a-kind. Add all this together and we get a super strong package. Together they manage to make every song they make sound interesting. I've been a hard rocker since the 70s and a metalhead since metal was invented, Band-Maid is the best band so far this century IMHO.
@@johnrowland2887 I used to have Dream Theater as my #1 band and I have all their music and have seen them live. Then I discovered Band-Maid and fell in love instantly, I now have all their music and listen to them daily for the last 6 months. Like you said, long live Band-Maid. May they continue to compose and record for a very long time. I have to see them live, even if I have to travel to Japan to make it happen. I'm in Norway, about 24 hours travel time to get to Tokyo from where I live.
@@jan-ovepedersen5764 I fell down the rabbit (pigeon?) hole about 8 months ago myself. I now have all of their CDs and a couple of BluRays. I had thought rock was dead. I have been listening to rock music for over 40 years and I have never had a band touch me as this band has. I am in the US and my greatest wish is to see them live. I can only hope this happens sooner rather that later. Greetings from the US.
@@johnrowland2887 I can relate, I've got all of their CDs and the DVDs. They have touched me deeply as well and renewed my passion for music. They are a precious gift to those of us who know all about their genius. I still can't believe I'm going to have my dream coming true--seeing them in Seattle in October!!
I remember reading some jerk commenting Akane was playing a basic beat. I replied: go ahead, get up there and perform flawlessly in front of thousands of people, I'll wait.
This song is pretty cool, with many key changes between C" - A" - B, like @bodnarn said "Holy Modulation Batman" but it's pretty damn cool and very melodic. Saiki get to show that she's a musician too being able to sing flawlessly from key change to key change. I love Saiki sooooooo much, she is a great singer, one of the best there is.
Agree And Thanks to Nora and Miraisonic Because their writing of the Music and Arrangement this song become this good Man these people that they hired to write these songs are so talented 😊
No other band gives back more... Thanks BM!!! Everybody saying they want to see them live, go buy a ticket for their online show on the 23rd and support them! Only 1500 YEN... Best deal in town... 🤘
Tickets can only be purchased from their website/link to Zaiko (bandmaid.tokyo/). At the top, click on the "NEWS" tab, and the information there will point where to go. The link on their website leads to an additional site (Zaiko) that will be hosting the show (ie: NOT on UA-cam). If you're not a Member of Band-Maid "OMEISYUSAMA" the cost is 1500 Yen ($14.00 USD), members are 1000 yen ($9.33 USD). OMEISYUSAMA membership is 500 yen ($4.68 USD) per month or 5500 yen ($51.43 USD) per year. I was pleasantly surprised as to the ease and use of Zaiko's site information and sign up procedure. You do have to sign up for an "account" at Zaiko, but nothing too difficult or intrusive. I think it took me all of 5 minutes to sign up and have the ticket order complete.
@@Taonite614 Thanks for the info! Unfortunately I had went through the process before reading this but for others I can confirm everything is correct from this poster.
This is a thank you for the music. I found you ladies last fall on UA-cam through a reaction channel. I have been a fan of hard rock since I was 15 in 1978. BAND-MAID has become the music I listen to most of the time. I will start with some of the old stuff, Van Halen's first album or the Cars first or maybe some Bob Seger or maybe even Rush but I always come back to BAND-MAID. So, quite simply, Thank you and in no order but only because it's the way it came out of my old brain, you are all equal as members of BAND-MAID, Miku, Akane, MISA, Saiki, and Kaname. Your music has made my world a more beautiful place.
I totally agree with both of you, this magnificent rock band has captured my heart and I've been writing in many posts on their videos here on YT how they make my world a more beautiful place. It's the truth, I discovered them in the middle of the pandemic and they were a Godsend for me. I love all the bands you've mentioned, VH l and ll are incredible as well-the rest aren't bad either. All of the ladies are exceptionally talented. Their music has renewed my interest in music and has been very inspiring. All Hail Band-Maid! Here's to renewed joy!
Saiki is a huge part of the BandMaid sound , I realized how much when i heard Domination the instrumental version , it was good but lacked the dynamic range that the vocal duo fills . Saiki is BandMaid's secret sauce
Please re-issue this concert on DVD. I usually only watch music DVDs a couple of times then they are forgotten about. Line Cube Shibuya 14/2/20 is getting regular plays and no sign of getting bored of it.....but I NEED more BAND-MAID to watch, and not just on UA-cam.
@@Richard-ck5zk Yeah, it was available with one of the singles (Start Over, I think). Unfortunately I'd never heard of BAND-MAID then and although I've managed to buy the new DVD and almost all of the singles and albums since I discovered them a few months ago, the version with this gig was only a limited edition and is no longer available. A re-issue of this gig AND the other high quality recordings would sell I'm sure among the newer fans like myself. Live albums or audio from the DVDs would also be snapped up.
@@stonefaction You're right, the ZEPP Tokyo DVD came with the Start Over Type B single. Studio Coast DVD came with the World Domination Type B album. Akasaka Blitz DVD came with the Daydreaming/Choose Me single.
Do it ! I´ve done it in January to see them in Nagoya and Kobe, started from Bremen, it was worth every euro and less difficult as I expected. Just got my ticket confirmation Email for Budokan in February! Fingers "cross"ed, that everything goes well.
If you can't get to Japan, I'm sure they'll be back in Germany, last year, the last 2 of their 4 european concerts were in Germany, Bochum and Hamburg. they played 5 cities in 4 days (London, Paris, Bochum & Hamburg)
Hi All, how are you all today? I swear the best, tightest , most interesting band in the world is a Japanese BANDMAID! There singing In Japanese and it doesn't matter.The passion is so damn strong I'm rocking right along.man their great .geeze! Really great! Becareful thanks vince 🙏 😘 ❤
Damn, they keep uploading to entertain us during this quarantine time. I guess i'm gonna buy another t-shirt to keep supporting them. Love you, Band-Maid. Stay safe, stay healthy, can't wait to see you fine ladies rocking the stage again, and i wish i can watch you live even just once in my life.
@@issho6716 they said in a radio interview that they're uploading videos from their blu-rays because they feel bad for not being able to do the tour. I like the gesture, and yes, this is also a healthy way to promote their Budokan debut next year.
CROSS is at 880K views. It's a pretty cool song with many key changes between C" - A" - B, and it's very melodic. Saiki get to show that she's a musician too being able to sing flawlessly from key change to key change while Mincho is efforlessly shredding througout the song. CROSS was released on the album Just Bring It in 2017.
2:23 And another tasteful, classic Kanami solo. Short, sweet, and backed by the inimitable rhythm trio. Nobody sounds like them.
@@TwinTailSteve That is so true, they are unique, that is why I love them so much.
みんちょは天才 しかしメンバー全員凄い…
どうしようもないこのコロナ禍で、どうしようもなくMAIDの音楽♫ に救われる。
BAND-MAIDの楽曲の中でいちばん好きかも
This song may hold the record for key changes lmao
公式さんありがとうございます！
BAND MAIDはアイドルではなく本物の才能あるアーティストである事をライブ映像でどんどん世界に知らしめたください！
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
When I listen to Band-Maid
my neighbours do too.
much love from Germany.
LOL!
I didn't expect that haha..
ヴォーカルハーモニーがこの曲をユニークで素晴らしいものにしています。
最初はMISAのベースに痺れてライブに・・・そのうちAKANEのドラムにドカンとやられ、いつの間にかMIKUの可愛さに「萌え萌えキューン」になり、気が付くとMINCHOのギターと笑顔の虜となり、SAKIの深くドスの効いた渋い声と美貌にゾッコンとなっている俺は・・・変な奴なのだろうか・・・
いいえ、普通です。こんなにだれか1人をお気に入りに絞れないバンドは初めてです（笑）
@@mickyhierro3901
そうなんですよね。メンバー各々が魅力的で推しなんですよね。
でも1人には絞れない…。私は思うんです。
このメンバーでの、このバンドが、そしてこのサウンドが好きなんですよね。
順番は逆だけど結論は同じ、全員カッコイイ！好きなバンドだから贔屓目に見てるとかじゃない…はず。
自分もなぜか最後に彩ちゃんの良さがわかってきました。成長とかって自分の目で見ると感動が桁違いですねー
tykz sa2oka そうなんです。音楽的にもそうなんですが、それぞれのキャラクターが魅力的過ぎて！BAND MAIDが好き、としか言えません(笑)
みんちょのギターの音量デカくて最高
Again, these ladies can do no wrong. And an added bonus, Kanami steps up to the microphone, just for the woah woah woah part, but nonetheless, I love it when she sings.
Acoustic "Puzzle" & "Anemone"
Saiki’s vocal power, ability to modulate so seamlessly and unbelievable air support has me wondering if she’s even human. I dare any singer to attempt this song without an oxygen tank
She is really good, but you are glazing way too hard
@@amai-w8fI doubt that ! SAIKI really is that remarkable , find me another singer that can perform Yokohama 3 hours
@@EdwardBarnes-z4w These girls can't even fill up a whole arena, they are really not that amazing
カラオケの店内BGMで流れてて今更ながらこの方たちのことを知りました
かっこいい…………
Nem birom abba hagyni a hallgatását. Ahogy a banda tagjai a zenèvel támogatják Saiki hangját, az valami fantasztikus!!! 🥰🥹
Just a superb hard rock song, played perfectly live: one more absolute banger off the best hard rock album (Just Bring It) since Appetite for Destruction, by the best progressive hard rock band on the planet. Band-Maid are in a class of their own.
How they create grooves, chord changes, tempo changes, etc. It's astonishing how japanese musicians create their music.
Totally agree...Japanese bands have totally ruined me for anything else
@@kevinlane7555 Maybe because they do rehearsals instead of doing drugs. Keith Moon was a great drummer, but imagine trying to get him to play in this song. Impossible.
@@charlesarizona lol
Love that in the first and third chorus there is both a key change and tempo change, chorus, chorus key change, tempo change with the group chant vocals
Yes, tempo changes...varied arrangements. As a Rush fan, these are a good fit...great quality and nice people. Their concert blu-rays astonish me.
この曲BAND-MAIDで一番好きだわ！！
出だしからメロディラインかっこよすぎる！！
再生回数少なすぎだよね！
貴重なお給仕映像の公開、ありがとうございます！武道館のチケット取れました。どうか無事に開催出来ることを願っております。
この曲がとんでもなく好きなんだ！
I love how frantic this song is, Saiki is pumping those vocals out like no tomorrow.
Even back then when she's not yet learn to unleash her growl like recently, she's still awesome.
I always say "Want to hear a song that'll give you anxiety?" when I show this song to someone who knows how music works because of how ridiculous the tempo changes are lol
@livinimmortal
You can train vocal strings like a muscle She clearly did.
@@velvetra29 thanks
@@sheldoncooper8199 it's a lot of practice but it pulled off well
This is my all time favorite. It seems like new fans are not finding these hidden gems by the Band.
これを自分が歌ったら必ず音程を外す自信がある。
この曲いろいろ響いて来るしいろんな感情を揺さぶられる。ミクちゃんの声が重なるとき何か湧いてくる。日に何度聞けば満足するんだろってぐらい聞いてる。
既に懐かしい曲だなぁ。ホント良いバンド。僕には最高なバンド。
Even if the composer is not a member, being like BAND-MAID proves that they are the best live band.
On the contrary, by competing with Brain, the width of the band can be expanded. I think CROSS is the song that best expresses that.
作曲者がメンバーじゃなくてもBAND-MAIDらしくなるのは、彼女たちが最高のライブバンドだと証明している。
逆にブレーンと競作することでバンドとしての幅が広がっていい。CROSSはそれを一番表せている楽曲だと思います。
みんちょのギターがカッコ良すぎだろ！👍
また野外LIVEが出来るようになったなら、晴天のもと大歓声でこの曲を熱唱してみたい！
今の世界はそんな明るくいられる状況ではないけれど、いつか叶う未来であってほしいと心から願っています。
Definitely one of their most underrated songs! The modulations are amazing! Why isn’t this band more famous???
Western hard rock fans are intimidated by an all-female non-industry plant band that absolutely shows them up on every level. It makes me embarrassed to be in that demo, but that's the answer. Far too many guys feel like we rock the hardest and can't be beat, and here Band-Maid is making us look basic and tired as fuck.
It's a big hope of mine that the Maids end up being one of the biggest acts in popular music, and keep getting to do their own thing, because we need it.
@@actuallynotsteve I've been into ladies rockin' it for quite awhile but like this? No...I suppose there are those western hard rock fans who are intimidated. Possibly stubborn when they hear such an avalanche of this badass intensity that they turn away from it. It certainly is their loss eh? I suppose I can relate to once feeling like us guys rock the hardest-yeah you put it well-now looking basic and tired AF-ha ha! Since I've been into them for over 2 years now (!!) it's revitalized my interest in music big time. I with you on the ladies becoming one of biggest bands around-World Domination PO! We do need it--the world is a better place with Band-Maid in it. I hadn't heard Cross in awhile...they have so many masterpieces and this one's another! Damn!
@@Marcus_C51 yeah, I man in case it wasn't clear, I'm not and never have been against chicks rocking out. For whatever reason, all female bands are rare here, especially in heavy music. Bands that have a female, like pumpkins or zombie, kind of make it a novelty, and that sucks.
Having chicks show up from Japan, like Trident and the Maids, who write the best songs in forever and just absolutely shred, it's amazing. Band Maid is like everything I'd hoped for in rock music for a long time.
There's not a single way you could discount their success, talent, performances, or branding. Too many dudes are willing to go "yeah they're cool, BUT" when it comes to this, and this flood of amazing acts from Japan puts any of that to rest. It shouldn't have existed to begin with, but it's fucking buried.
I can't wait to see them live later this year, it's the most excited I've been for a concert in 20+ years. These chicks rule.
@@actuallynotsteve Hey Steve--yes you were clear that you're not against chicks rocking out! Yes, all female heavy rock bands are pretty rare in the US. Of course there was the Runaways and The Donnas (who are from my hometown in Palo Alto CA), they had a good run. I still listen to "Take it Off" once in awhile. In the 70's there was Fanny and this band called Birtha who I didn't even know existed until last year. I recommend checking them out, they're worth a listen on the Old Grey Whistle Test:
ua-cam.com/video/TKWtnFM92DQ/v-deo.html
Excellent harmony vocals, nice song, guitarist is pretty good and Rosemary Butler their blonde bassist was a babe, I would've followed her anywhere-ha ha!
Yeah having the one woman in a band is a novelty and it does kinda suck doesn't it? Yes, Trident is really good, so is Aldous, and I like Cyntia too. Plenty more all ladies bands from Japan, but we know who is the best! I discovered this band Rick Rack awhile back, have you heard them? They're worth a listen-power trio, good songwriting and arrangements. The guitarist is good, nice funky vibe. Not a fancy vid, just them in their practice studio. Hope you don't mind another link:
ua-cam.com/video/KvRJjC28pKE/v-deo.html
Interested to hear what you may think.
Anyway, sorry about the long sidebar. I had quite the Band-Maid marathon yesterday, I think I listened to the live "Thrill" ten times in a row, "Wonderland" several times then I hadn't heard "Cross" in awhile so I made it here. Damn I forget how incredible their material is. Then live "Manners" and "Dice" etc.
Misa actually sounds a bit like Entwistle from the Who on "Manners" in places. What a BadA$$! I know she listens to quite a bit of British music so that makes sense. You are so right about there being nothing about Band-Maid that can be discounted-they have it all! Plus I think they work harder on their music than any of the other female bands. Their dedication to excellence is readily apparent. Their songs are masterpieces. The hardest rocking and hardest working band as they say. I remember the first time I saw that Zepp Tokyo show thinking, okay these ladies are officially already legendary in my book!
So here are you going to see them this year? That is going to be epic! I hope you have a blast, I'm sure you will! I was going to see them in Seattle last October and managed to get sicker than a dog a couple days before the show. Just couldn't shake it and was so dizzy I couldn't really walk...otherwise I would've gone. Really disappointing but seeing them live is still on my bucket list big time! Someday.
The fact they sing mostly in Japanese is almost certainly a much bigger factor than some random old men being anti-female band. Why do you think K-pop groups have started adding a lot more English lyrics to their songs? It's because they know that's the key to expanding their fanbase in places that are not fluent in Korean. Personally, I'm fine with K-pop groups singing in Korean and Band-Maid (along with others) singing in Japanese, but there's almost certainly a ton of other people who don't feel this way and won't give groups a chance if they have to read subtitles for lyric translations.
毎日聴いてる。モラトリアムとかtimeとか入っているアルバム。この曲も好きな曲。
Most underrated song by BM
THE best live Rock band in the galaxy. And Andromeda.
最高！日本人でこの曲を作れるのは、本当に凄すぎ！まさに感服！
この曲もある意味変態(いい意味で)だなあ。
ホント、どれもband-MAID
武道館楽しみだ！
Youと並んで大好きな曲。このアレンジ物すごくカッコイイ！途中の転調するとこなんて鳥肌です。
Every song becomes a favorite sooner or later
A lot of truth in that. "Thrill" was the first one I heard and was my favourite by default. Since then, Dice, Real Existence, Choose Me, Bubble and now this have taken that fave spot for me. Also, I love how music is so unifying for people. I actually felt tearful the first few times I experienced the part where they all sing "Why don't You Say wo oh wo oh o."
Agree with you
For me it was Cross, Freedom, Play, now it's Dice. I can't get enough :D.
初期から聴いてるけど、日に日にBandmaidカラーが良い意味で強くなってて、嬉しい
this actually is a great example of Miku showing her strength on back-up vocals, we all know Saiki is doing a superb consistent job, but as a musician myself I know first hand that playing guitar and singing back-up isn't an easy task, anybody who has done it knows, so this is a major shout-out to the little engine that could, everybody who knows the history of Band Maid has to agree she shows what determination and discipline can lead to, its called BAND-MAID!
派手なステージで若い女性がそのような音楽を演奏するのが大好き
思い出したように古い曲を聞き、その新しさと未知の魅力に驚く・・・
驚きがある事を予感しつつ、同じ行動を繰り返し結果を再確認する。
それはもう奇蹟としか言いようがない・・・
I think now I can actually say, Bruce Springsteen, Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Meg Meyers, Tori Amos, every favorite music in my life is crushed by Band Maid. They are like a thousand Romulan warships descending on your soul.
So true, I used to be fan of Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dream Theater. Then some day last March I found Band-Maid, and what a find, I hardly listen to any other bands anymore. Their music is super complex, just as complex as Dream Theater only in a different musical style and much shorter songs. I believe Kanami has restricted herself to not write songs longer than 4-5 minutes, or else she would easily drift into writing prog metal and prog rock, I know she is capable.
@@jan-ovepedersen5764 The only modern band I listen to.
このDVDを再販して欲しい・・・
そう思う。
This isn't a straightforward banger like "DOMINATION" or "RINNI" - this is like a simultaneous masterclass in control, technique, and precision from all five ladies. Each one of them is unleashing a virtuoso performance in harmony with the rest. It's just a remarkable all around performance from them.
Indeed
You said it best. That's why this is my favourite song of theirs.
yes, one may not realize this at the beginning unless goes far into the song
the changes in rhythm (how saiki is changing the melody, idk if melody is the correct word to describe what i feel about the song) are very clear as the song progresses.
this is why i like how you describe this song with the word "control".
That type of songwriting you're describing is what I appreciate about them so much in songs like Wonderland, Mirage, and Bubble
This is my current favorite, because like you say, all five girls are just superb in this song. First, I love the way Misa is mixed in this song, the recorded tone she achieves, and the very way she enters the song. Then, they modulate multiple times, and I also like the recording "tricks" they use. Kanami sings some nice backups, in addition to Miku and Saiki's vocals. And finally Kanami is basically riffing throughout the song, relying on Miku to handle the chording. Simply awesome!
サビで半音転調したあと、どうやって元のキーに戻すのかは作曲者、編曲者の腕の見せ所だけど、曲調や世界感ごと置き換えるような戻し方が面白い。
melodies are nice
Band Maid - THE best thing to happen to real music since Stevie Ray Vaughan!!!
日本一かっこいいです
この曲YOLOの次くらいにお気に入り。みんちょの歌声もっと聞きたいです
HRの繋ぎにメロディアスな ♪うぉーうぉーおぉお～♪が
クラシカルな広がりがあってかこ良すぎ！！
他作だけどBAND-MAIDらしい名曲ですね。アニメFateにもぴったり！
Wow...i like this so much.....regards from Finland
A great song.
美しいボーカルハーモニー
ヘッドホン推奨‼️変態ギター🎸最強です‼️
>変態ギター🎸・・・て、、、 た、確かに😅
Some of Band-Maid fans listen to and look for “hard rock.” And, it’s fine with me. But, I take a little bit different angle…I do listen to THEIR MUSIC or something coming out of each of these girls, or the FIVE INSANE MUSICIANS. Hard-rockieness, punkieness, metalieness…can only be a matter of marketing to me. Their musicality and musicianship inside these girls, which the band really enjoys themselves, and which I, as a fan, really appreciate is the true awesomeness.
I'm agree. For me is Band Maid's music no more(or less). How Beethoven's music or Ellington's music or Coltrane's music.
Abso-dang-lutely!!!!!
Is the "And, it’s fine with me." reference to Puzzle or just a coincidence?
Try listening to babymetal too
They're awesomeeee
@@youtubeweb3009 Indeed....Huge fan of BABYMETAL!!!....
Okashiku naru youna
Awai koi o shite
Kakushita uso ga
Boku o koroshita
Kimi o omou toki
Kanashiku naru no o
Tashikameru you ni
Yobitomeru shikou kairo
Wakatteru kono okubyouna
Boku o oite ikeba iikara
Kimi wa dou shiyou mo nai kono sekai de
Ima aisa retai to saken deru
Yurusarenai yoru o sugoshite wa
Mekakushite waratteru nda
Yureta kotae o
Kowashite shimaeba ii nda
Nandemonai kono mirai ga
Ima dou ni demo naru youna ki ga shita
Hora ashita no koe ga kikoetara
Bokura wa mada koko ni iru nda
Nichijou kowarete ku
Nani mo dekinai yo
Mune no oku no hou
Tashikana
Kotoba sagashi teru nda
Nigetaku naru hodo
Akai koi o shite
Tagaeta uso ga
Kimi o koroshita
Boku ga negau tabi
Touku natte iku no o
Shiranai kao shite
Gomakashita akuma
Wakatteyo sono junsuina
Hitomi ja mimamorenaikara
Boku wa dou shiyou mo nai kono sekai de
Ima aisa retai to saken deru
Yurusa retai asa o mukaete wa
Se o mukete naki dashi-souda
Hareta kizuato
Wasurete shimaeba ii nda
Nandemonai kono mirai ga
Ima dou ni demo naru youna ki ga shita
Hora ashita no koe ga kikoetara
Bokura wa mada koko ni iru nda
Nichijou kowarete ku
Nani mo dekinai yo
Mune no oku no hou
Tashikana
Kotoba sagashi teru nda
Don'na shitai ni natte mo
Sekai wa itsumo
Onaji koto o kurikaeshi teru
Sore ja monotarinaidesho
Kimi wa dou shiyou mo nai kono sekai de
Ima aisa retai to saken deru
Yurusarenai yoru o sugoshite wa
Mekakushite waratteru nda
Yureta kotae o
Kowashite shimaeba ii nda
Nandemonai kono mirai ga
Ima dou ni demo naru youna ki ga shita
Hora ashita no koe ga kikoetara
Bokura wa mada koko ni iru nda
Nichijou kowarete ku
Nani mo dekinai yo
Mune no oku no hou
Tashikana
Kotoba sagashi teru nda
This is in a world of it's own. There are no words...
ライブ動画で比べると2017年7月のポリープ摘出の前後で彩姫の強さが違う。
ところでアニメのOP/EDに、というコメントが散見されるがファンが作った動画があがってますね。
「fate」ってタイトルのアニメですが、ハマりすぎてて笑う。そこから「Fate」ってタイトルのﾊﾞﾝﾄﾞﾒｲﾄﾞの曲も聞いて楽曲の幅も楽しめば、落ちた穴の深さに気づくと思う。
逆にそのMADでアニメのFate知って見ました！
I like that they brought Kanami in on the backing vocals on this song. They should do that more often.
I agree!
And she and Miku should be turned up louder!
@@timothybrown4583 yes! Their mixing could add a little more emphasis to backing vocals. sometimes I can barely hear Miku!
Kanami's voice is soooooo sweet, I melt everytime I hear her sing, and my heart goes bom bom maybe I'm in love LOL
The Force is very strong with Band-Maid.
Kanami compose great songs, and plays her guitar virtously.
Kuruppo aka Miku writes great lyrics and sings her vocal parts with passion, I like her voice it's really sweet. Together with Saiki she is part of Band-Maid's signature sound.
Akane plays her drums like the world class drummer she is.
MISA plays the bass unlike most rock bassist, she is a virtous on the bass, and her bass lines are always interesting and melodic.
Saiki is the best rock singer in a long time, male or female, her voice and singing style is one-of-a-kind.
Add all this together and we get a super strong package.
Together they manage to make every song they make sound interesting.
I've been a hard rocker since the 70s and a metalhead since metal was invented, Band-Maid is the best band so far this century IMHO.
I could not have said it better. Long live Band Maid!
@@johnrowland2887 I used to have Dream Theater as my #1 band and I have all their music and have seen them live. Then I discovered Band-Maid and fell in love instantly, I now have all their music and listen to them daily for the last 6 months. Like you said, long live Band-Maid. May they continue to compose and record for a very long time. I have to see them live, even if I have to travel to Japan to make it happen. I'm in Norway, about 24 hours travel time to get to Tokyo from where I live.
@@jan-ovepedersen5764 I fell down the rabbit (pigeon?) hole about 8 months ago myself. I now have all of their CDs and a couple of BluRays. I had thought rock was dead. I have been listening to rock music for over 40 years and I have never had a band touch me as this band has. I am in the US and my greatest wish is to see them live. I can only hope this happens sooner rather that later. Greetings from the US.
@@johnrowland2887 I can relate, I've got all of their CDs and the DVDs. They have touched me deeply as well and renewed my passion for music. They are a precious gift to those of us who know all about their genius. I still can't believe I'm going to have my dream coming true--seeing them in Seattle in October!!
The Force IS very strong, well put sir! ALL HAIL BAND-MAID!
zeppツアー中止で武道館まで1年間の空白を埋めてくれるband-maidに感謝
Been listening to this song countless times yet I still can't hit that last drum note 02:54 100% perfectly. Akane is a beast.
I remember reading some jerk commenting Akane was playing a basic beat. I replied: go ahead, get up there and perform flawlessly in front of thousands of people, I'll wait.
More specifically, she is a gorilla!
@@akkcal8268 it's like she's just toying it like a child
This song is pretty cool, with many key changes between C" - A" - B, like @bodnarn said "Holy Modulation Batman" but it's pretty damn cool and very melodic. Saiki get to show that she's a musician too being able to sing flawlessly from key change to key change. I love Saiki sooooooo much, she is a great singer, one of the best there is.
Agree
And Thanks to Nora and Miraisonic
Because their writing of the Music and Arrangement this song become this good
Man these people that they hired to write these songs are so talented 😊
@@yuizaift8940
Agree
Miraisonic arrangement, and Miku Kobato's + Nora's lyrics are amazing too 🙂
It's a great song that deserves more views for sure.
Saiki has much more powerful voice at 2020 Feb 14 live. She is clearly getting better.
Saiki use GROWL, it's very effective!
ya, that DVD she's just beasting
The core of BAND-MAID is MISA, AKANE, KANAMI.
MIKU and SAIKI rapidly evolved to the same level.
@@word4you agree. cant wait for miku to do dual guitar with kanami and saiki playing the piano
@@monocyte2210 Misa plays trumpet and Akane plays trombone, their next April 1st video needs to be Ska.
How does this gem only have 300k views? Easily one of my favorites!
No other band gives back more... Thanks BM!!! Everybody saying they want to see them live, go buy a ticket for their online show on the 23rd and support them! Only 1500 YEN... Best deal in town... 🤘
I've never used Zaiko before, can you speak to its ease of use and credibility?
Tell me more about it please
@@theonewholost7651 It'll be a first for me too... Let's try and compare notes I guess.. Good luck
Tickets can only be purchased from their website/link to Zaiko (bandmaid.tokyo/). At the top, click on the "NEWS" tab, and the information there will point where to go. The link on their website leads to an additional site (Zaiko) that will be hosting the show (ie: NOT on UA-cam).
If you're not a Member of Band-Maid "OMEISYUSAMA" the cost is 1500 Yen ($14.00 USD), members are 1000 yen ($9.33 USD). OMEISYUSAMA membership is 500 yen ($4.68 USD) per month or 5500 yen ($51.43 USD) per year.
I was pleasantly surprised as to the ease and use of Zaiko's site information and sign up procedure. You do have to sign up for an "account" at Zaiko, but nothing too difficult or intrusive. I think it took me all of 5 minutes to sign up and have the ticket order complete.
@@Taonite614 Thanks for the info! Unfortunately I had went through the process before reading this but for others I can confirm everything is correct from this poster.
Do not know what the hell are saying but it sounds like theyre gonna conquer the freaking galaxy
I love this song! Saiki's chords and tone of voice makes her perfect!
A surprise to be sure, but most definitely a welcome one
I've been waiting this for a long time, my little green friend.
@@lexo1821 Gotta love a Star Wars reference in a Band Maid comment!!!!! 😁🤘🤘
We will watch there career with great interest 🤘
The secret to Akane's power on the drums is because she is slightly elevated from the rest of the stage, giving her the high ground.
Igen!...Kanami énekel!!! ❤❤❤
2:52 this delayed restart with rapid fills by Akane is so nice!
アップ嬉しい🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Thank-you🤣🤣🤣
…一聴しての感想だけど。
なんとなく、平日の夕方○
HKで流れてそうな青春スポ根アニメのエンディングテーマにタイアップがついてもいいな!
I love Mincho;s costume at this time. Iconic
This era is my favorite costume for Miku, with the black cross-stitching on the bodice.💪🏻🤘🏻
Munchies*
The energy that Saiki-san puts in this song is unbelievable. Thank you!
Studio version is wonderful
Live is epic
i love how Saiki and Miku's voices harmonize on this song, really on point and awesome.
This song felt way too short, holy hell is this a great song. Everything about it was wonderful
This is a thank you for the music. I found you ladies last fall on UA-cam through a reaction channel. I have been a fan of hard rock since I was 15 in 1978. BAND-MAID has become the music I listen to most of the time. I will start with some of the old stuff, Van Halen's first album or the Cars first or maybe some Bob Seger or maybe even Rush but I always come back to BAND-MAID. So, quite simply, Thank you and in no order but only because it's the way it came out of my old brain, you are all equal as members of BAND-MAID, Miku, Akane, MISA, Saiki, and Kaname. Your music has made my world a more beautiful place.
We are the same person. Band-Maid, your music has made my world a more beautiful place. Actually renewed the joy I used to feel.
I totally agree with both of you, this magnificent rock band has captured my heart and I've been writing in many posts on their videos here on YT how they make my world a more beautiful place. It's the truth, I discovered them in the middle of the pandemic and they were a Godsend for me. I love all the bands you've mentioned, VH l and ll are incredible as well-the rest aren't bad either. All of the ladies are exceptionally talented. Their music has renewed my interest in music and has been very inspiring. All Hail Band-Maid! Here's to renewed joy!
I feel it the same way. Band-Maid brings a lot of joy into my life.
こんな転調のしかた初めて見たw
One of Mincho's wildest songs ever.
Best rock band in the world right now
And they Played this song yesterday!! OMG
Maids + Metal = Perfect.
Saiki is a huge part of the BandMaid sound , I realized how much when i heard Domination the instrumental version , it was good but lacked the dynamic range that the vocal duo fills . Saiki is BandMaid's secret sauce
My Rock n Roll Goddesses.
好きな曲✨
早くライブで聞けますように😂🎊
Please re-issue this concert on DVD. I usually only watch music DVDs a couple of times then they are forgotten about. Line Cube Shibuya 14/2/20 is getting regular plays and no sign of getting bored of it.....but I NEED more BAND-MAID to watch, and not just on UA-cam.
I think this was released on DVD? Or at least one at similar time. I have it
@@Richard-ck5zk They're out of stock now.
@@Richard-ck5zk Yeah, it was available with one of the singles (Start Over, I think). Unfortunately I'd never heard of BAND-MAID then and although I've managed to buy the new DVD and almost all of the singles and albums since I discovered them a few months ago, the version with this gig was only a limited edition and is no longer available. A re-issue of this gig AND the other high quality recordings would sell I'm sure among the newer fans like myself. Live albums or audio from the DVDs would also be snapped up.
This needs to happen! Both for this DVD and 2017 Shinkiba Studio Coast!
@@stonefaction You're right, the ZEPP Tokyo DVD came with the Start Over Type B single.
Studio Coast DVD came with the World Domination Type B album.
Akasaka Blitz DVD came with the Daydreaming/Choose Me single.
When i heard "cross" and "you" from Bandmaid, i got goosebumps about anime opening vibes 🔥
I absolutely love this one and 'you" is my fave "hidden gem" song! Yes! Goosebumps indeed.
Al leer la letra de ambas canciones
Hizo que estás me gustarán aún más
wonderful band the best-... great song...I am your fan
Awesome fan service! That they give us these all offical!😃
...I'm all the way over in Germany but I swear one day I'll take a trip to Japan just to see these ladies live
Do it ! I´ve done it in January to see them in Nagoya and Kobe, started from Bremen, it was worth every euro and less difficult as I expected. Just got my ticket confirmation Email for Budokan in February! Fingers "cross"ed, that everything goes well.
saw them in Munich - worth every cent and more - amazing live performers even in small venues.
I did it! At last year’s summer sonic! Soooooo worth it!
If you can't get to Japan, I'm sure they'll be back in Germany, last year, the last 2 of their 4 european concerts were in Germany, Bochum and Hamburg. they played 5 cities in 4 days (London, Paris, Bochum & Hamburg)
@@joki5346 I went to see them last year from Spain to London. And I'm also get today the confirmation e-mail for the Budokan.
男性目線でも作詞出来ちゃう小鳩様…天才です。って言うより、努力家ですね。尊敬します。
never get tired of this song ♥️♥️♥️
donr mind the views.. pls make more songs similar to this, this song makes me wanna head bang 24/7/365.. one of your best songs seriously
サエキっちの声”シェリル・ノーム”みたいな美声じゃんか！😲
Esto es verdadero TALENTO. Sin duda las mejores y que viva el rock.
3:24~3:29 The drums are beating my heart...
Keep Rocking Maids! 🤘🏻 Love your music!
Hi All, how are you all today? I swear the best, tightest , most interesting band in the world is a Japanese BANDMAID! There singing In Japanese and it doesn't matter.The passion is so damn strong I'm rocking right along.man their great .geeze! Really great! Becareful thanks vince 🙏 😘 ❤
kanami, misa and akane's chant after the chorus is always my favorite part of this song.
Best vocalist ever 🥰
Totally agree with you, Saiki is fantastic
Damn, they keep uploading to entertain us during this quarantine time. I guess i'm gonna buy another t-shirt to keep supporting them. Love you, Band-Maid. Stay safe, stay healthy, can't wait to see you fine ladies rocking the stage again, and i wish i can watch you live even just once in my life.
Maybe a part of promotion too for their budoukan concert next year
@@issho6716 they said in a radio interview that they're uploading videos from their blu-rays because they feel bad for not being able to do the tour. I like the gesture, and yes, this is also a healthy way to promote their Budokan debut next year.
Me too!