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- Metal Dude * Musician (REACTION) - BAND-MAID / Unleash (Official Live Video)
SHOW BAND - MAID SOME LOVE!!! 🤘❤️🤘
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"We're here and we're doing it our way" is a theme for many Band-Maid songs. "Unleash!!!!!" is from the EP "Unleash" which was an announcement of their freedom from the Covid lockdown. They were indeed unleashed and have been touring ever since. Thanks for the reaction! (The fans will give you many song recommendations, there are no wrong answers.)
I'm glad they have been unleashed! There's no stopping this band! And there will be much more on this show I assure you. 🤘❤️🤘
Check 4-5 more songs from this amazing band and you will see that Band Maid really is the best band in the world right now!!!
Oh, I will certainly do that and much more! 🤘❤️🤘
This band is more than "great", they are Exceptional!
Very good catch right out of the gate- the ladies employ punk, thrash, speed metal, jazz, hard rock, lots of prog and fusion, etc. They have it all and use it all. Fantastic musicianship, incredible compositions, etc. You said it upfrnt, rabbit hole incoming.
Welcome aboard. Only 10 yrs and 130+ songs to go
Miku whispering at us😂❤❤❤
Thank God, only 130. 🤣Well, If I do one a week...
Yeah friend, much more Band Maid on it's way! 🤘❤️🤘
Short punchy songs? That's BAND-MAID. Check out FROM NOW ON for a real punch in the gut! Peace. 6.7
NICE! I've been in need of a good punch to the gut! Thanks for the recommendation, my friend! 🤘❤️🤘
@@BemusingBill You got it Uncle Bill. I'm a 60's/70's rock/prog guy. I would have been satisfied to wither away with my favorite bands until I stumbled upon BAND-MAID. They have more hits than almost all of my all time favorites. You'll need more than one listen on most BAND-MAID songs to get to the detail of their compositions. Awesome.😎🤘🏻
BAND-MAID : So good that even God bought tickets to see them play live on a Saturday & had to take Sunday off :)
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@rogerchance9074 Haha. The lengths you go to Roger to get our Maids reacted to. B-M must touch your soul deeply....actually it's not technically "Your" soul now is it.🤣👹
That was the day they knocked on heaven's gate and no one answered. So they wrote No God!🤘😂
@rogerchance9074 Oh don't forget what to do, play him a classical music piece on guitar & he'll crumble :)
@@TomClark-Futoura Cool. You remember the story too then Tom. It's amazing the situations that inspire the Maids to write songs isn't it :)
Definitely not nuts to play it again. There is so much going on in their songs it's practically impossible to take everything in in one listen. Best band I've heard in many decades. They have quite a deep and diverse catalogue. Enjoy the ride, these ladies are full of surprises but best of all they always make me smile.
A band that makes people smile is a band that has a home on my show! There will be much more to come! 🤘❤️🤘
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 10 year back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. They are currently celebrating their 10th anniversary with the original line up.
Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. The idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
Miku looks very good for her age😁! Must be a diet of rock and roll 😁I love the whole concept. I learn so much from you guys, thank you! The journey has BEGUN! 🤘❤️🤘
👍🍻🍻 I'm 65 next week and feel exactly the same mate, B-M are the band of my life and I fuckin love it, cheers
There are so many songs to be blown away. Every song of BAND MAID you choose will blow you away.
I already know I won't be disappointed. Can't wait for more!
My first concert was *Judas Priest* in 1984 and my last concert was *BAND-MAID* in 2023 😊🤘
First concert Iron Butterfly and Black Oak Arkansas in Missoula '71; last concert ( so far ) Band Maid Austin 2023
My first was Maiden in 85 and last was TOOL in 01 or 02. 🤘🤘
My first major concert was Pink Floyd in Oslo in 1988, the last was Band-Maid at Zepp Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan in July 2023. My next concert will be Band-Maid at Line Cube Shibuya, Tokyo in March 2024.
@@jan-ovepedersen5764 My first concert was The Jam in 1981. My latest was Band-Maid in Otaru Japan last October.
@@Davey-Boyd I used to listen to The Jam at that time, did listen to Punkrock since Sex Pistols released Never Mind the Bollocks here's the Sex Pistiols. After my punk period I went into Heavy Metal in the early 80s :-)
Keep going with more Band-Maid songs, you won't regret it!
I am planning on it, my friend!
🐦 *BemusingBill* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Blooming-2019*
*Dice-2018*
*Choose Me-2017*
*ONSET* (instrumental)
*Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)*
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Thank you for such great info. It was well worth the time because I make an index card of all the info from band members, history, albums and key songs. I need to know EVERTHING about them. I am all to happy to go down this pigeon hole and I plan on much more Band Maid so I thank you again, my friend. 🤘❤️🤘
And they have never given a refund
Saiki and Jello Biafra 😄 Brother I reckon your the first and only person on the planet to make that comparison and you know what, for that short vocal piece you referred to, in my books you're spot on 👍 Welcome to absolute primo musicianship, creativity and professionalism wrapped up in charisma that will make your face ache from smiling while your heart melts. One of the hardest working bands out there and zero rock star BS. Strap yourself in for the most amazing musical journey with these five Rock Goddesses, you will not regret it, cheers from Australia 👍🍻🍻
Right? Only for that brief moment it was Holiday in Cambodia. I love this band! What stage presence they have and musicianship all in one bundle. There will be much more Band Maid! Cheers, mate! 🤘❤️🤘🍻
@@BemusingBill Yes I had to listen to the Dead Kennedys after you mentioned it, had a chuckle, great song also. I'm hitting 65 in a couple of weeks and in my younger years was right in the Oz music scene as a drummer and crew. As with the music industry everywhere it's got a lot of bullsh*t and ego, so I quit, anyhow many, many years later I'm sitting on my couch during a COVID shut down watching the Netflix movie Kate and there's this band playing in a nightclub scene, they really intrigued me, I checked them out and it's the mighty B-M, boom my love for rock and roll was reignited and I'm even drumming again. My friend this band is the real deal and they are so grateful and humble to their fan base. Sorry to ramble on but I wanted to underscore what a musical gem you have found with these five Rock Unicorns, enjoy, cheers 👍🍻
@rogerchance9074 😃🍻
Welcome to the Maidiacs, Bill.
This was the final consert of their 10th anniversary tour last year. I flew 13.000 miles to see it.
Btw it's pigeon hole when it comes to Band-Maid😉
It was well worth the trip! I welcome all Maidiacs here! There will be much more from them on my show so keep the notifications on. Also, I don't know about the pigeons in Japan, but the ones around here don't live in holes but rather the branches directly over my car. Grrrrrr😁
My journey has just begun! 🤘❤️🤘
@@BemusingBill Don't worry, the pigeon-thing will come to you eventually. PO
Oh you want gut-punch songs??
MV's: Blooming, Warning, Non-Fiction Days; Real Existence; From Now On ( banger instrumental ); Daydreaming
Live: so so many but here's a few: Moratorium; PUzzle; Secret My Lips
That'll keep you busy
That sure will keep me busy! Thank you, I appreciate the recommendations! 🤘❤️🤘
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Welcome to the Maidiacs, Uncle Bill!! It's always so much fun witnessing the birth of another one of us! You really have no idea how much better your life is gonna be from this day forth. It may sound hyperbolic, but I'm sure in time you'll tell me I was right.
Thanks for the great reaction!
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MAIDIACS!!!! I love it! Welcome all Maidiacs to my show! They are unbelievable. Love this new journey. 🤘❤️🤘
Welcome to the pigeonhole, po!
Check out the original MV to see Band-Maid save the world!
Domination official live, next!🙏🤘
This was part of the 33 song 3.5.hour 10 year anniversary tour finale at Yokohama Arena. Also, at least 3 members of Lovebites were in the crowd. I would suggest Freedom live next.
The other two members of lovebites were late and showed op later... Al five of them was at the show
I would think all of these Japanese bands are friends and supporters of each other. It warms my heart to hear that. Thanks for the recommendation. Freedom live could be the next one. 🤘❤️🤘
@@johancoetser906 You're right that all five were there. They were seated exactly 10 rows directly in front of me, although I didn't know it at the time. Love how the Japanese bands support each other.
So many great bands in Japan. Band Maid celebrated 10 years together and this concert was a three and half hour celebration of wonderful moments and songs. They now write their own music and lyrics but the older albums are well worth a visit as they are a mixture of rock, punk, emo, but all Band Maid. Along with the music and the gap between the Maid Cafe outfits and the hard rock music. They stand out as all are individuals with easily identifiable traits as well as being sensational musicians. Great music is rare nowadays but not in Japan. Great stuff.
Japan's rock/metal scene is flourishing! Unlike the States where it's barely hanging on. I'm learning all I can on this amazing band and their amazing MAIDIACS!!! 🤘❤️🤘
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My opinion Band Maid is the best band come out of Japan ❤
A very simple song by their standarts, but straight to the point 😀.
They killed it! 🤘❤️🤘
"Sad Wings Of Destiny" Hermosa T Shirt . Yo soy fan de Judas Priest desde hace más de 40 años, son la Banda más grande que he tenido el gusto de conocer, pero BAND-MAID han llegado arrollando cómo ellos lo hicieron en su día y en muy poquito tiempo me han robado completamente el corazón y el alma.
Judas Priest han sido mi Biblia, BAND-MAID son el Nuevo Testamento.
Dioses y Diosas para mí ambas Bandas.
Gracias, amigo! You can't go wrong with Priest AND Band Maid. I love your saying that Priest is the Bible (Old Testament) and Band Maid the New Testament 🔥🔥Excellente!! 🤘❤️🤘
Cuando te sumerjas en su océano entenderás la analogía.
Son la nueva revolución del Rock and Roll, y lamentablemente, tn desconocidas. Una a una por separado sería la instrumentista que cualquier banda quisiera tener y el destino las ha reunido cómo por arte de magia. Es algo inaudito. @@BemusingBill
I'm sure you'll get hooked past the barb. They come at you hard on the first note on a lot of songs, they'll get your attention QUICK! Guys our age love Band-Maid because they have the "Rock Sound" we grew up with.....that's why I LOVE them.
Stick with them BB, these girls NEVER disappoint.....only 130 more songs to go.
Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world. Band-Maid is the best group I've discovered in about 30 years. I've been privileged to see them live twice and am waiting impatiently for them to come back to the States. Enjoy your trip down the pigeon-hole!
Band-Maid.... arguably the best Hard Rock band in the business at this time, they have been together for 10 yrs, still the original lineup, they can read each other like a book, and each and everyone of them is a top tier musician, so none of this ego crap about 1 or 2 people carrying the band, they were not Label/management built, by some miracle they found each other.
Welcome to Band-Maid. Great reaction, and to say you just chipped a cube off the iceberg that is Band-Maid is an understatement. More that any other band this is the one that tends to seep into your DNA and just takes hold. They are something new made out of everything you've loved. Check out Dice & Hate? from lollapalooza, From Now On, Domination (live), Freedom (live) any of those will start to give you a sense of what the women can do with their instruments.
Thank you, my friend! I can't wait for more! I really appreciate the recommendations for the next one. 🤘❤️🤘
@@BemusingBill My Friend...as Dante says, Lollapalooza Dice & Hate? could be a lethal but nice shock for your soul and ears. Amazing and spectacular performance...in a way not seen, imo.
Great. Nothing yet. This is like a simply snack for your mouth. Pick any song, My Friend, and 'any' means any... but live if possible and be ready for the shock. Thanks
The snack was very yummy, but not very filling. I have a hunger for more MORE MORE!! 🤘❤️🤘
Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid. You may react to their songs "Shambles" or "From Now On" next. Hate or I'll will do as well, from the same EP as Unleash!!!!!
Band-Maid are a phenomenal live band, seen them twice, the two best concerts of my lifetime. I'm 59 and I've seen a lot of bands over the years, I have Band-Maid on top of my all time favorite list.
I see they really give it their all live. And look like they are having a blast doing it! I'm looking forward to much more, my friend. Hope to see you in the comments again! 🤘❤️🤘
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
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MISA MISA MISA!!!!! MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Welcome Home! (This is how we fans are greeted by the ladies). Thank you for your reaction to Band-Maid, a band that means so much for many of us! I'm a little jealous of you for being at the beginning of this journey through the wonderful music of Band-Maid!
Then we take the journey together as a family! A journey that has just begun! 🤘❤️🤘
Presently, the best live rock band on the planet...maybe ever.
TinyHat-san approves of your review.
I hope you listen to more from them! They are a rare band. Very talented and very good at expressing their "passionate emotion."
Everybody is going to say "not a rabbit hole, it's a pigeon hole." Here's why: Saying "pigeon hole" is clever two ways. Band founder (second singer, lyricist, rhythm guitarist) Kobato Miku 小鳩 ミク is a stage name where 小鳩 (Kobato) translates 小 "small" and 鳩 "pigeon". Second, this band maybe more than any other will defy any attempt to sort them into a box; a pigeon hole. Going down the pigeon hole is an experience like a Tardis ... it's much larger than you can imagine. It's an Unseen World.
It's interesting - you've come across Band-Maid exactly opposite from the way I did; Band-Maid is how I found Ningen Isu and Lovebites and all the rest. There are _so many_ great bands in Japan right now - Asterism, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Otoboke Beaver, Glim Spanky ... just to scratch the surface. It's really special and we should be so thankful that technology is at a point where we can hear and appreciate this scene. I'm not sure any of the western music producers would have _any_ interest in bringing these bands to our ears so it's up to us to go find them.
By the way, there is (or was, I can't find it now) a video where Shinji Wajima and Kanami Tōno had a "guitar battle" on a children's TV show. They had a couple of plastic cups (like Solo cups) with pipe cleaners for arms and their faces drawn on with markers. These were placed on a table with speakers underneath so when they played, the table vibrated. They each plugged in and tried to get their cup to throw the other cup off the table "sumo" style. It was hilarious and ridiculous at the same time!
Thank you for your comment, my friend! I know I'm going to love this pigeon hole! I'm also very happy you compared it to a TARDIS!!! Well played! I see you have noticed how I've become entrenched in Japanese metal bands starting with BABYMETAL. My only knowledge of a metal band from Japan prior was Loudness. Perhaps they are not around anymore since I've never heard anyone mention them but they were GREAT! I am interested in checking out the other bands you mentioned especially Glim Spanky because that name just calls to me! Thanks again! Much more to come!🤘🤘
@@BemusingBill Loudness released an album "Sunburst" in '21 so I think they are still active. Remi Matsuo is the singer for Glim Spanky and she has a very unique and soulful voice. It harkens back to the '60s and '70s and not at all like the typical Japanese female voices you currently hear. She's like an aged whiskey ... smoky and smooth with some bite! I look forward to hearing what _you_ think.
I’m in my mid 50’s and grew listening to hard rock and heavy metal. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, early Def Leppard, Dio, Sabbath, etc.
If you had told me 4 years ago my favorite band of them all would be made up of 5 small Japanese women dressed as maids, singing in mostly Japanese, I would have said you were delusional.
But it’s game over once you get into their catalog. Their skill level is insane. Across multiple styles, all the way down to acoustic versions, they make what they are playing sound like it’s something they have specialized in all their life.
On their tenth anniversary tour they would modify the set list between shows. At last count they played somewhere near or just over 70 of their songs over the course of the tour.
They now dominate my playlist.
The music video for this song shows them becoming anime super heroes saving the world from covid/depression so they could be unleashed back upon the world to continue their quest for world domination lol. Which they then immediately followed up with two back to back Japan and US tours. This video is from their most recent tour finale celebrating the bands 10 year anniversary. The DVD for this show drops next month so they'll probably be dropping a couple more vids from the show leading up to that. They also have a new album dropping this summer!
BemusingBill, Welcome to the Band Maid "pigeon-hole". My name is also Bill and I am a Maidiac (that's what Band Maid fans call ourselves). We refer to getting on the Band Maid bandwagon as the pigeon-hole. Why because Miku Kobato (she's the founder of the band and is the rhythm guitarist who wears a red rose on her head), considers herself the reincarnation of a 810 year old pigeon. She also ends all her sentences with "po" (pigeon talk). Now that one Band Maid song has been reacted to, you now have over 120 more to listen to and react to. By the way, all of the songs are good and many of them are outstanding. I suggest your pigeon-hole experience should star with "Thrill". It's the song that kept their early career alive and helped to expose them to many more people and gave them the confidence to continue as a band. "Alone" was the first song their record label allowed them to write and record their own music and the rest is history. For many of us Maidiacs, "Domination", the official live video, was the first view we Maidiacs had of the group on CZcams and kept us searching the internet (especially CZcams) for their music. I'll tell you what all Maidiacs will say. Band Maid music is best experienced live. Their shows are so much fun not only showcasing there talent, professionalism, and their true love for their audience with their interactions with us. I have been to two of their concerts this past year and can't wait to see their concert schedule in the U.S. next year. I'm 75 years old and WILL drag my ass to their concerts and love every minute of it. so, in closing, welcome to the pigeon-hole my friend!!!!!
Awesome reaction! Thank YOU for stepping into the Band Maid wormhole- your universe just got better, can you feel it?! 😉
Yes, I can! Maidiacs, I'm here for you! Can't wait for the next 🤘❤️🤘
Band Maid is my absolute favorite Japanese band. And Misa is the absolute number 1 bassist for me! Wait until you hear her bass solo! 😍
Two things connect my following of Band Maid and Nightwish.
1. The skill level of the musicians in both bands is at the TOP level.
2. The joy of playing. The way they enjoy performing on stage. And how they have fun with each other both on and off stage. A strong bond of friendship can be seen between the members of both bands.
I can see that and yes, those are things I love about Nightwish and as witnessed, Band Maid! Much more to come! 🤘❤️🤘
Well you can't really go wrong honestly with what you choose...
The staples: Domination Live, Freedom Live, Play Live, DICE
Hard Hitters: From Now On, Rinne, Warning, After Life
Progressive stuff: Blooming, Influenser
Softer things: Daydreaming, Endless Story,
Acoustic things: Sayonakidori and Catharsis
Also If you're curious, their First Music Video that saved the band from Disolving nearly 10 years ago: Thrill
Rinne (MV), From Now On (MV), Different (Official Live), Domination (Official Live), Puzzle (Official Live) then lucky dip ;) Can’t go wrong….
This was from a set of over 30 songs for over 3 hours They are truly amazing. Here are a few: Blooming, Different, Shambles, From Now On, Manners, After Life, Rinne, Warning, Play, Onset, Real Existence, Glory, Hate, Dice, Domination, plus 100 more (not kidding) - They have
The bass player is named MISA (mee-sah). Her last name is not known. She is known by fans (Maidiacs) as the Barefoot Assassin. Her nickname comes from an interview where the host was saying that MISA was not wearing a maid outfit and band founder rhythm guitarist Miku Kobato spoke up stating that it was an assassin maid outfit. That along with the fact that MISA prefers to go barefoot on stage gave rise to her nickname. And yes, her bass lines are incredible. She actually plays bass solos in a bunch of their songs.
You can't go wrong by listening to Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and my favorite Official Music Video of theirs Don't You Tell Me. Have fun with it!
You thought the rabbit-holes of Lovebites and Co were deep? Well, you better forget everything you thought until now! 🤭10 years of band history (which had its big celebration on this night of recording back in November), 130+ songs of which NOT A SINGLE ONE can be described as bad, personalities as endearing as they are interesting, and I don't need to tell you about the live energy of these ladies after this video. For quite a few out there, these ladies are at the high end of the food chain when it comes to rock music in our day and age. 🔥🤘🏻
Oh, and when it comes to song length and/or solos, you can safely apply a German proverb to Band-Maid 'In der Kürze liegt die Würze' (short but sweet/spicy), meaning you won't hear any overlong songs or solos from them unless it's an instrumental track or lead guitarist Kanami decides to play a solo in the background throughout the entire song. 🤭
Welcome to the pigeon-hole, (yes, that's a thing with B-M too) and greetings from Germany po! 🙋🏻♂🕊
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「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶
For those not into cute uniform, or the band's name it'd take them quite a while before they check out Band-Maid. And when they eventually do, the reaction would often be "Holy sh*t, why didn't I check them out sooner!" It always nice to see reactors grinning watching Band-Maid live videos 😊👍
I simply never heard of them before. I'm pretty much used to stage personas/ costumes anyway and when the video started I just thought that with 'maid' in the name a French maid costume was just a connection. I learned all about the maid cafes in Japan and that Miku worked at one. I learn a lot doing this show beyond the band, it's members and the songs. Sometimes its the culture and pop-culture of a country that I learn about makes this job so cool.
Welcome to the wonderful world of BAND-MAID! Great reaction. Love your enthusiasm.
Thank you! They were so much fun and are so talented! There will be more I can guarantee it! 🤘❤️🤘
Welcome to *BAND MAID!!*
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Welcome Maidiacs! 🤘❤️🤘
BAND-MAID tiene m.as de 100 canciones que podrías poner en bucle y no te cansarías de escucharlas, siempre te dejan con ganas de más.
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¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ B A N D M A I D H E A D ! ! ! ! ! !
There’s always room for JELLO. First time I’ve hear SAIKI compared to JELLO (who I’ve seen even more times).
UNLEASH is a song about now the pandemic interrupted BaAND-MAID’s campaign for world domination. Now watch the amazing OMV.
Now go back to their classic 2020 live performance of DOMINATION.
@BemusingBill you clearly "got" them on first listen. Trust me: Your life just changed for the better.🤘A great next video to react to is the official live video for "Domination."
"Fake to you make it" - our little pigeon when she learned she needed to learn guitar, and now she had made it!!! Thanks for the review and discussion (new sub), you'll find this band doesn't do things half-assed, full power all the way.
You can't go wrong with this band. Pick a song and rock out. 5 absolute gems as musicians and people, and one of those bands that have a lead bassist as well as a lead guitarist.
Dude! Welcome to the best hard rock band around! Looking forward to seeing you react to move Band Maid! Keep Rocking Amigo!!!🤟🏼👍🏼✌🏻
Band-Maid is at the top of the list! Love everything they do. Check out more, you won't be disappointed!!
First time is always the same reaction. Why didn't I know about them sooner!! In your case, if you want you can start way back at their beginning and just work your way through. That would mean starting with videos like the Thrill MV, Real Existence Official LIVE video and Don't You Tell ME!! And then you'd still have over 120 to go and the ride just keeps getting wilder. They are hard rock rather than metal, but really they take genres and throw them straight in the bin, as my British friends would say.
Thank you! I always take recommendations seriously as I plot my next move. Much more to come!🤘❤️🤘
Band Maid incorporates so many genres into their music they've become a genre unto themselves. The song writing is great and the execution is great. You can listen to ANYTHING they've done and not be disappointed. It's great to see they're beginning to get the attention they deserve. Keep following them, you won't be sorry. Best rock band on the planet. Check out DICE/HATE? live from Lalapalooza 2023, there's a bass/guitar battle in HATE? Best rock band on the planet for me.
Yep, regarding "genre unto themselves." File them under "Maid Rock"
Pigeons will save the world.@@rosssnel3117
They do deserve much more attention! Don't worry, my friend- I am all ready to journey down the pigeon hole! 🤘❤️🤘
Welcome, Bill. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: czcams.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/video.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): czcams.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/video.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. czcams.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” czcams.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/video.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” czcams.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/video.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” czcams.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/video.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: czcams.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/video.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: czcams.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/video.html
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Love the reaction! I have said it before but if this band had been around in the 70's they would have been on my short list of bands to see. Because they weren't around then they now are my short list.
I hear ya! Looks like they put on a helluva show. 🤘🤘
Great reaction.
When I first saw the flag behind you, I was convinced that I was going to be crazy about BAND-MAID. lol
This is BAND-MAID.
The best hard rock band in the world right now.
Their legend has already begun.
You have the chance to witness it in real time.
Please prepare your next BAND-MAID reaction immediately.
Thank you, my friend! I am learning all I can about the band and their history. I am making a list of all of the recommendations from the Maidiacs so there will be much much much more from Band Maid! 🤘❤️🤘
looking forward to it.
Good old hard rock, 'nuff said.
Unleash was song #5 of 33 (3.5 hours long show), and it was the last of their usual 5 song set before their 1st MC/intro break at this Yokohama 10th anniversary tour final in Nov 2023, Po!. More to come, Sir, because the Bluray/DVD will be released Mar. 27, 2024. So, turn on your YT notifications for Band Maid. 🦍🍌 Btw, it'll take you a couple of years to react to their full discography, Po! Enjoyed your 1st Band Maid reaction. Thank you, may I have another, please? PS Liked your, "No quarters'" comment, Po! 🏴☠
👍👍👍good reaction😄🤟 “ARIGATOU”🙌
Thank you! 🤘❤️🤘
Band-Maid do whatever wanna they wanna do. Best liveband out there. Magical band, amazing musicians, humble humans. 10 years and 120+ songs of pure greatness 🔥🤘❤️🇫🇮
Band-maid is always a win. Always so good!
These ladies can melt your brain..but also melt your heart. ( I was at this concert )...Long May They Reign!👑
Band maid is a great band. Plz react to "dice &hate" from last festival lollapaloza
No rabbits around here only pigons and you're going to love this pigeon hole
Thank you! Got the next lined up, so very soon!
I think out of all the Japanese Bands, I enjoy this one the most with Lovebites a close second. All great stuff!
I didn't know Miku had written a book. Middle of the bookcase just above your right shoulder. POE. Sorry this is a silly comment in regards to our wonderful Miku (rythym guitarist) the founder of BAND-MAID. You will understand my comment over time because plenty of people will explain it to you. Excellent reaction and I love your Sad wings of Destiny shirt 🙂☮️🇨🇦
Metalguy with the 'Symbol' and Jello Biafra comparisons listening Band-Maid cannot be bad!
The culmination of five of the best talents on this planet. cute genius Miku, princess Kanami, queen Saiki, assassin Misa, and beast Akane.
Great reaction! Hope you consider reacting to the OMV of this song because it’s visually entertaining as well. ✌🏼
Welcome to the Pigeon Hole that is the deep well of great songs from Band-Maid! Enjoy the ride!
Hey Bill ! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid !
Glad to have you with us on this journey !
Thank you, my friend! The journey begins now! 🤘❤️🤘
❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤
Love watching people lose their BAND-MAID cherry.... !!!
Welcome to the World of BAND-MAID.
For your safety keep your arms and legs in the cart at all times and please stay seated until the ride comes to a complete stop. If for any reason you feel the need to raise your hands you may do so with extreme reverence. Thank you for choosing our ride and enjoy the rest of your visit here in the World of BAND-MAID.
WARNING it has been determined that BAND-MAID is habit forming and can lead to better mental health. Please use without caution.
Did I just witness an eargasm?????? Hahaha
For a touch of prog try their MV "From now on" and hold on to your but... it is a wild ride.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks
Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
9/28/91 Mincho
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing
Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
I have much more info available if you are interested.
Thank you very much! I've made my index card of all info that you gave me. Any info given I record so whatever you can supply wont be a waste of time I assure you. Domo arigato 🤘❤️🤘
@@BemusingBill Not a problem. Here is the rest of that particular file, detailing some of how Band-Maid was formed.
Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead.
Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition.
Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition.
Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music.
Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well)
So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance.
And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD!
ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!!
Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan.
Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning"
On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"...
The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited)
This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their CZcams channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill.
Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid.
That is the rest of that file. I have other files, however they are for particular songs or band members.
If you love Japanese metal, highly recommend Wagakki Band and Amy Lee, such an outstanding rendition of the song;
czcams.com/video/hk1GtYK7BJM/video.html
I'd also recommend checking out Maximum the Hormone. Their lead singer goes so fucking hard. The song koi no mega lover was a huge hit for them and an amazing showcase of the lead singers skill.
I've always called em Hard Rock but honestly, they play plenty of genre's. An smash em all.
Judging by your response to this, You will go banana's over their "Warning" mv and "Rinne" mv.
Then "Puzzle" live for some punch in the head hard rock.
You have a hellava journey ahead of you my new friend.
New Subby from Aust. to join in on your ride.
Pigeonhole Po!
to be honest, I love this song but the music video didn't do justice to this track. This performance is next level!
666 likes at the moment!😂
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