First Time Hearing BAND-MAID / NO GOD [DOUBLE FEATURE REACTION!! Official Live + 4k Acoustic Set!!]
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- čas přidán 6. 01. 2023
- Continuing to dive into the realm of Japanese metal with this one. It does not disappoint. I had a lot of fun hearing this band for the first time and looking forward to digging into them [and your comments] further! Cheers!
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The deeper you go the more you'll realize the varied approaches Band Maid is capable of. As far as rock goes for me they're the best band on the planet.
their composer is seriously the definition of genius. They do everything from trash/speed to to punk to poppy rock, but it's all incredibly modernized.
There're literally plenty of No God fancams in 2022 because Band-Maid played it on every gig in their US Tour. And... in 2022, there's a brand new intro to this song. :)
Congratulations, you have a journey filled with wonder and joy ahead of you.
These ladies have it all, and more.
The queen's of transitions- you will be very happy with their music. Great reaction- interesting and insightive. Thanks.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Band Maid! IMO no rock band currently playing is their equal. You have nailed many of the key elements that are often present in their music. Pop-Punk, Rock, Metal, elements of prog-rock also, are mixed up in a lot of their current stuff. Always listenable, even if not simple compositionally, and never sacrificing technicality either.
except Band-Maiko maybe😉
@@sugaanessena3143 😂
If you like transitions, then you'll love more Band-Maid! They are Queens of it and dramatic pauses/slow downs.
Jon reacts. Any official live version of any song. They all freaking ROCK.
Band-Maid does a lot of 'punk'ish style music but is very diverse and covers the whole spectrum from pop to rock, to hard rock, to metal, all done incredibly well.
I'm going to give you 100 points for the reaction & review of the playing and music, and 10,000 for comparing the music to a Tony Hawk video game and not an Anime!!! Man I'm so sick of every Asian band being compared to Anime!!! Good job ;-)
Good news, Band-Maid has around 120 songs and they are all freaking masterpieces ... this one if I'm being honest is not one of their 50 songs that make my top 5 list .. this one is one of their other 60 or so songs that only sit between #5 and #10 on my top 10 list ;-)
Oh, and after you get a taste of Band-Maid's music you can look into their onstage personas, their real personalities, their alter egos that came out of their (usually) annual 'April Fool's Day' present to their fans! The fun and newness of the Beatles in their day, with the music abilities of Led Zeppelin, Queen, Eagles, and the if you ever need your house cleaned ... LOL!
Band-Maid has very strong punk DNA. Their very first album was essentially a pop-punk album.
The acoustic version is coming from an Christmas acoustic concert 2021. I was blown away when I heard the arrangemnts of the Rock-songs transitioned into acoustic versions.
It's worth to make a comparison betwenn their electric and acoustic versions. Vvery good video, congrats, liked it.
@Jon Reacts This is a great pairing, you are correct, it is like two different songs, and Band-Maid is spectacular in both.
Man, if you have only just found Japanese rock/metal, then you have a really good year coming up because whilst you have hit the big three, there is a plethora Japanese bands that are up-and- coming or have been around for a while and continue to put out world-class music that you haven't experienced yet. I envy you; I wish I could hear all of them over again with fresh ears.
Anyway, enough of that, we are here to celebrate Band-Maid, and your double shot reaction certainly celebrated them. Really well done. I look forward to the next stage of your journey.
Band-Maid is a fantastic band, I love every song. I do hope you continue to dig deeper, you won't be disappointed! Thanks for the reaction, oh and nice job picking up on some of the nuances of the music... well done.
Kanami Tono, lead guitar, is Band-Maid's primary composer and arranger. For obvious reasons, most of their songs for the acoustic concert had to be substantially re-arranged, even re-imagined. If you're interested in these comparisons, another one that has both versions on the main channel is Catharsis. But at this point they have a huge catalog of great music that blends together a variety of styles while never straying from their core melodic hard rock sound.
Yeah man. Keep pulling on the thread. It will unravel into something that you will really grow to love. Musically, intellectually, and visually. They really are a gift to the world of music. I'm so glad to still be alive in the "Time of the Maids".
@jon.reacts Musicianship? Check. Genre mixing? Check. Transitions? Check. Catchy? Check. Welcome to the world of Band-Maid. You have a deep catalogue of amazing music that awaits you. I will be here for your journey... hopefully you don't let it go by the wayside. If you like pop-punk, check out the first song they wrote and were allowed to release on an album, "Alone". You want more groove? Check out "Mannaers" or "Bubble". You want metal? Try "Rinne". A good genre-mix song would be "Moratorium (Live)"... there's an "official" live version on a website that rhymes with wiliwili.... Enjoy.
Well Jon, CONGRATULATIONS, as you've just stumbled into a DEEEEEEP "pigeon hole" of awesomeness. The Maids are the band of a lifetime. No joke, no hyperbole. I'll put it this way, The Maids have so many MASTERPIECES that it's hard to remember them all. I am POSITIVE, that after just one reaction, you're already a "Maidiac". You just don't quite know it yet. Welcome! Instant sub. This is gonna be FUN! Thank You! 🕊
Threatening chaos? You should check out "Black Hole" and witness chaos realized. (Manners/Black Hole comes as a double, so more incentive.) "No God" is not really _typical_ Band-Maid, except in excellence of composition and execution. The Christmas acoustic concert was as outside the box as possible for the band. Acoustic, no costumes, a lit room instead of a dark stage... MISA (bass) even had her shoes on! Thanks for the reaction!
The transitions work so well, because Kanami is a freakin genius.....by the way.....welcome to the "pigeon" hole...."po".....you have no idea the journey you've just begun.....please enjoy the most versatile and dynamic band in rock today.....thanks for the content......have fun
Jon - "I like the bass feature" - Me- "Just. You. Wait."
I wonder what i was doing on this day 4 months ago instead of being here. I don't think i was out saving the world that day.🤷♂️
@@GaryHolloway-810 Probably something silly like heart surgery or some such nonsense.
@@Kevin6059 Actually Kevin now you mention it i was in hospital on Jan 4th after having a heart attack so that could've been why.🤦♂️
@@GaryHolloway-810 What I thought. Stop doing that.
@@Kevin6059 Lol. You would think it was something i should've remembered wouldn't you.🤣
After 73 yrs. on the planet, my favorite band. Introductions:
Miku "the pigeon" Kobato-rhythm guitar/2nd vocal/lyrics/band founder.
Saiki "the ice queen" Atsumi-lead vocal/lyrics.
Kanami "mincho" Tono-lead guitar/keyboards/composer.
Akane "gorilla" Hirose-drums.
MISA "the barefoot assassin"- bass.
Here is one of their latest.
czcams.com/video/e_bEf1C0spY/video.html
@jon.reacts loved your reaction. Hope we see more Band-Maid... Domination official live is pretty good for starting 😂
Jon , Welcome to BAND-MAID enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin .
And here is their newest video. They are best experienced live so definitely check out "manners/black hole" live.
czcams.com/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/video.html
If you wanted to do another video like this, their backup singer does lead vocals on a song called "Sayonakidori" where they have an official acoustic version up too. It's...extremely different though. as many of their songs are. might be a bit of a shell shock lol.
@Jon Reacts Great Reaction/ Analysis ! Subscribed . They always have great Transitions ( My Favorite is from the Freedom Live MV Drum to Guitar Solo ) Domination and Freedom Live proove that these ladies dont just do Concerts ... They do Rock Shows. For Instrumentals ( if interested ) Onset Live and the new MV From now On.
puzzle live vs puzzle acoustic would be amazing!
Welcome to the pigeon-hole of Band-Maid! The queens of rock music, transitions and 2nd verses.
If you're waiting for a recommendation to really let you down, I promise you, the packed catalog of these ladies will NOT offer you a song that will give you that experience. And you certainly won't get bored thanks to their versatility. :)
This 👇🏻is just one of their lyrics lines, and it's simply true!
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「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
One of their earlier songs but more specifically the first song written by the band, which was accepted by their management company at the time became the turning point where from then on, most if not all songs were band created going forth. This song is called "Alone" and has a punk vibe I am sure you will like. czcams.com/video/axF56i4spio/video.html
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! MISA MISA MISA!!!!!!
Good stuff, good sir!!
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No God, definitely one of the newer, more "chaotic" songs in their catalog. The acoustic was from the Christmas online concert which kicks ass! Some of the best acoustic arrangements I have ever heard. You are on a never ending journey with Band Maid.
Their bass player is pretty awesome. Super talented, and always drinking. Can see the Jim beam on her amp in the no god video.
So, the plugged in version was from a COVID era live streaming concert. Same for the acoustic version. The girls worked hard all the way through the lockdowns. They even did a song about their COVID experience in which they SAVE THE WORLD! Checkout Unleash!!!!! (Exclamation points are part of the title.)
Love it... and if you're looking yet another side of Band Maid. Check out their OMV of their song "Manners". I want to say "classic groove rock" but while it is the groove rock we know and love, again it's new and fresh.
Welcome to the party pal.. Pandora's box opened, stink face on.. You are beyond the point of no return.. Enjoy the ride, it's long, ongoing and bloody awesome... Best wishes from France...
Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid, the best hardrock band in history. A bad Band-Maid track? It does not exist 🙂
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15:55 that base section always takes me to a trip, MISA is a Base Prodigy. The full damn thing is amazingly great.
Jon Reacts Next the studio acoustic and the live rock version of Sayonakidori.
You know they are good at their craft when they can take "No God" and turn it into a great acoustic version. The entire Christmas acoustic concert was fantastic.
You picked a hell of a song for a first. So many different surprises for you to discover. These ladies bring it. The drummer, the bassist.... all of them!
Enjoyed it a lot. Nice analysis certain parts. Keep it coming !
Punk influences you say ;-)
There are quite some more things to uncover or as they say:
Band-Maid is a music style in its on right
Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid.
Loved your reaction. But.... you have no idea the quagmire rabbit hole quicksand grab you and never let go that is Band-Maid. These ladies are so hard to describe, yet, just yeah. Talent, yes. Catchiness, yes. Wonderful humans, yes. Just... yes.
Recommend Secret my lips/secret maiko lips double reaction . Bandmaid's alter ego band band maiko is a lot of fun. As others said, pick any song😀
There’s actually a bit of a bluegrass stomp feel to the acoustic version…amazing what they did with the song acoustically. Then again the studio is genius how it blends the vocal melodies with the instrumentation. Our Maids never disappoint!🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🎼🎸🥁🇯🇵🙌🏼😀✌🏼
What a choice for first listen to Band Maid, and you got the acoustic version in there too! Two words to describe this band: controlled chaos. And No God is a testament to that. Props to you for your first reaction to them because you have your finger on the pulse here in regards to their sound. They jump all over the place in terms of genre but you really nailed this one great reaction and analysis one of the best I've seen for a first go around!
The trick to no bad suggestions is there are no bad BM songs… just ones that are better than others. Which ones are better? Whatever you listened to lately.
Loved the reaction Jon ! Although your banner misspells "Patreon"...oopsy.
That was a really good reaction
Came from your From now On reaction. Subbed to follow your Band-Maid journey :) Kanami is a fan of those dissonant minor chords. If things sound a bit off and weird, it's because of her preference lol.
Band maid domination MV VS domination live pls 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Welcome to the Maidiacs.
Have a nice journey down this pigeonhole. (you will understand eventually)
Po.
Band maid doing Band maid things..🐌
Welcome to Band-Maid Jon!
welcome to the fandom!
@ jon reacts try "Manners" next it has an official MV and official live versions
Ever present thread of chaos 🤔🤔😂😂 u ain't seen owt yet
Welcome aboard, Jon. You are embarking on (along with many others - 161 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 (124 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 - 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, 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 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 45 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 D²” 30+ Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinD2/videos
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:
By Wave Potter with their last 2022 US tour OKYU-JI concert in Chicago: czcams.com/video/R9BcFwZz3cc/video.html
By Vladimir Chupin - a wealth of excellent videos at www.youtube.com/@VladimirChupin
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) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 28 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, 31 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, 31 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, 32 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, 30 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 2022 US tour just 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!!!!!
If you're a fan of transitions and fun stuff you might want to try Giovanni or I still seek revenge
I feel like they really missed an opportunity to have Miku playing banjo on the acoustic version
Awesome reaction! This song was initially written by the bass player and the other members added and arranged their parts afterwards.
Does it sound punkish? well, this song reminded me of the "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead, somehow.
The most important element of music, for me, is the groove and this band does it so well!
Thanks for sharing!
Ahhhh, you have found Band Maid. Band Maid is a genre, they do not play a genre. These beauties are so good.
But do we absolutely HAVE TO tolerate the swigging? !---Can't you get it together to avoid the baby-bottle while on camera ? ???