That woman has wormed her way into my heart. If not for her absolute magic, we wouldn't have Band-Maid. People have been criticizing her because of Cluppo and solo things lately. In my eyes, she can do no wrong.
Probably the same people that hated on Start Over and Endless Story (2 brilliant songs of course). Unfortunately some people think their favourite bands should be at their bidding and churn out the same stuff over and over again, luckily Band Maid are like other great bands, always striving to progress without compromising their core sound. I'm fine with people saying they don't like something but criticising the band or individual for doing something not to their taste is idiotic.
@@edwardallen4051 I just re-listened to Start Over and Endless story. 🙂 I wonder if Kanami did the piano parts in 'Start Over', or they hired someone? I wonder that whenever there's a backing track. Like the music box sound at the beginning of Acoustic 'Puzzle".
@@80mtn I'm as positive as I can be that it was Kanami, piano is her primary instrument having played it from 4 years old, she composes on the piano and acoustic initially before working the songs up for electric. From all I've gathered from interviews, blogs etc Kanami does all the backing tracks, walk on music, music box compositions, synths, piano etc etc. The only times that I am aware of that she has sought help are advice for the orchestral intro on Sense and she collaborated with their producer to program the traditional instruments for Band Maiko. There are a few videos on YT of Kanami playing piano, her original composition of Yolo and playing Daydreaming with her sister for example.
@@edwardallen4051 I'm gonna be doing some digging on YT for that later. :-) Everything Kanami does, or has done, is in the category for life of "Cherished Rock History".
Miku Kobato!! what an amazing woman. She had a vision of creating a rock band wearing maid outfits and some how discovered band mates with perfect chemistry and incredible talent. Original plan was for Miku to be lead singer, but she was smart enough to realize that her voice was not great for rock after just a couple of rehearsals, so she found Saiki.. Miku had never played a guitar before but with sensei Kanami's help she has become a very good rhythm guitar player. Of the 8 official Band-Maid albums and mini albums Miku has a lead vocals song on 7 of them. only "Conqueror" didn't have a Miku lead. they made up for that by giving her a 6 song EP for cluppo ;). I hope everyone digs deeper into your channel and discovers all the small snippets of covers you have been doing. i'm really enjoying them. make sure to check out the awesome acoustic version of Sayanakadori released for a limited time. cheers
@@2genreactions Just to correct one small point. There is no connection between Cluppo, Crow and Band-Maid. None. I am not saying small pigeon didn't say hey Saiki what word rhymes with orange? But the projects are on completely different footings and tracks. My theory is that when a talented person is on her way to achieving her dream of an impossibly hard rocking maid band her thoughts might turn to areas of interest not necessarily rock. Hell, Paul McCartney wrote an Opera. Not very good but l imagine he did it because it was the polar opposite of his normal music and he wanted to test himself. I see it as similar for Miku. As that woman's talent and confidence continue to increase l can see her involving herself in music other than rock and perhaps even managing or producing. Band-Maid is rock til the wheels fall off. But don't be surprised if everywhere Miku finds herself it isn't always hard rock. Just an opinion. Love these ladies to death.
Miku's Solo Lead Vocal Band Maid Songs - Summer Drive - Love, Passion, Matador Big Dad - MAID IN JAPAN Beauty and the Beast - New Beginning TIME - Just Bring it Rock in me - World Domination Sayonakidori - Unseen World She also sang Co-Lead for most of their first 3 albums. And while she may not be primary lead, she does a LOT of harmonizing and singing counter melodies in addition to regular backing vocals. So I always refer to her as the Secondary Lead Vocalist. And Kanami does do backing vocals in addition to triggering backing vocal tracks. The backing vocal tracks are all 5 Ladies and members of their staff/crew. So Yes, Akane and MISA do sing backing vocals for the backing tracks the Ladies use in Concert. They just find it hard to do so while performing, which is why they have the track. At one of their Dallas shows they had an issue with the Backing Tracks, so they put a Mic on MISA's stand and she sang backing vocals along with Akane, who has a mic usually over and behind her left shoulder, so if she needs it she can pull it forward.
There is usually Miku song in each major release. Time, Rock in me, and Sayonakadori from latest album. And yes, Bandmaid channel has acoustic version of this song. You must check it out as well, it is magical.
Miku's bouncy and effervescent personality belies just how much work and dedication this amazing spirit has put into her dreams of world domination, she is a farking inspiration to all to never give up, all praise to the small pigeon and her Rock Goddess sisters, viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻
Considered one of their more difficult songs to perform as a band (many fast chord changes, timing, and the vocal line), the Christmas Acoustic concert version is also something to see and hear. Thx, 2-GEN!
Most live concerts they do (they call them servings) will have a part in the middle to save Saiki's voice. So they will play one of Miku's songs and/or an instrumental, plus there is a break when Miku does her 'magic time'. They often play for 2 hours + and they are very careful of Saiki's voice.
Sai-chan is taking a pee break. In the acoustic version Kanami is not present, either. The three of them pull it off flawlessly. Seems like small pigeons are songbirds as well.
Saiki gets so mad when they play this song that she quits. But she always rejoins the band afterwards. Kanami got so mad during the acoustic version she quit too!
I've seen a lot of Band Maid reaction videos and from what I understand is that Saiki has had surgery in the past in relation to her vocal cords. From what I've heard is that most songs feature solo's (drums, guitar etc...) to give Saiki a small break in a song, and then as mentioned, instrumentals, and now Miku taking on more vocals. Makes sense. But, if Saiki is not singing on this track because of medical reasons I wish her a speedy recovery. Last thing. I've always understood from the stories of Band Maid, is that Miku got the band together and was going to be the lead singer. I think it was Akane(?) who suggested Saiki be auditioned. The rest is history. This group has made me smile so many times that I owe them one. So KEEP GOING LADIES, WE ALL LOVE YOU !!
No medical reason, Miku has a number of songs where only she sings, this is to give Saiki a break (their shows are usually 2+ hours and is hard on any singer). It was Miku's decision to recruit Saiki as the primary singer has she realized that her voice was not that well suited to the rock music they were performing. Saiki's throat surgery was back in the summer of 2017.
Miku asked Kanami to write this song for her, as at the time she didn't have "her own song" on the new album. Therefore, Saiki's only contribution is the spoken part before the guitar solo.
My favorite song from Unseen World… others have already mentioned that Band Maid just released the acoustic version on CZcams… you should put that up front in the rotation, both so you can have this version fresh in mind and also because the acoustic version is only up for a limited time.
Mate! Greetings under a blue sky at long last! Can you imagine that Miku could not play a single note on a guitar 6 years previous to that recordings? As explained by other commentators, they have to manage Saiki's voice during those long over 2-hour concerts of theirs, therefore Miku plays an important role not only in backing her with harmonies but also by filling gaps caused by Saiki resting her voice. She basically does into 2 ways: 1 Conversing and goofing with the audience, 2 adding her own performances whose scope has been rapidly expanding recently. She is turning into a kind of Japanese Cindi Lauper. It makes for a whole package live concert, what with the whole group performing, and adding acoustic songs and Miku bringing another side of theirs. One day you may find yourself reacting on a whole concert and they conduct them so expertly! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
I was expecting the just released accoustic version. This was just as awesome. Miku sings quiet a few Maid songs. Check out Rock in Me. Great reaction brother! Saiki was probably going pee. LoL. ☺️😎🤘✌️❤️🔥
Now you can see why she is considered the second vocalist of the band. Not merely a backup singer. Plus she writes the lyrics for nearly all their songs. As others have said, their instrumentals and Miku's 'Magic Time', are designed to give Saiki's voice a rest during their 2 hour shows. Now I think you need to do yourself a favour and react to the acoustic version, post haste. With just Akane on drums & Misa on bass. And Akane doing the backing vocals. It is a gem of a version. It has only just been released, but for a limited time. It's from their Christmas acoustic special. Rum will be essential for this one. Cheers.
@@brunobryant4846 How goes it mate. Our paths cross again. I'm about to have an early lunch, so I've just opened a bottle of red. A fruity little Cabernet Merlot from Jumpin' Jack. It goes well with any Bandmaid song.
@@785boats Hmmm sage advice sir I'll add that to my errr shopping list, I'm chilling down a mix of lagers, ales and pilsners for an arvo of BM and beers , have a good one mate and as ever Viva the Maids 👍🍻🍷😄🎉
KOBATO (Tiny Pigeon) explains that she built BAND-MAID on a “twin vocal concept.” Thus, she is more than a “backup” vocalist. Here she takes the spotlight. On songs like THRILL, KOBATO and SAIKI take turns singing.
What an absolute coincidence! You unknowingly reacted to their live version just when their acoustic version had just been released! This meant that you had fully intended to react to this song in the first place. This song is used as a break for Saiki. Allows her to rest her vocals (she's had serious trouble with her vocals in the past). Hence, really no Saiki. Personally not complaining though 😉
@@2genreactions Saiki voices the spoken section - so she is technically a part of the song. They typically do a “Miku song” right after Miku does her “Magic Spell Time” and maybe an instrumental, thus giving Saiki’s voice about a 10-15 minute break in the middle of a long demanding performance. Band-Maid songs tend to be quite wordy and a lot of rapid fire delivery, so Saiki is working hard vocally during a live show. She had vocal chord surgery to remove nodes in 2018, so they are quite intelligent to do these things to protect Saiki’s vocal health during a tour. And it demonstrates another shade of Band-Maid’s capability and gives the listener something unique - plus this song absolutely slams and is one of their instrumentally heavy songs - with Miku’s higher octave vocals - and that high note into that plaintive wail into that outro solo - pure magic!! 🔥🤘🏼
It's Miku'-po 's song so Saiki gets to rest her voice...she's sipping on water...title means nightingale,some are critical of Miku's voice,but I love the high end of her range.!🎤❣️🕊️🎀
That woman has wormed her way into my heart. If not for her absolute magic, we wouldn't have Band-Maid. People have been criticizing her because of Cluppo and solo things lately. In my eyes, she can do no wrong.
Totally agree.
Probably the same people that hated on Start Over and Endless Story (2 brilliant songs of course). Unfortunately some people think their favourite bands should be at their bidding and churn out the same stuff over and over again, luckily Band Maid are like other great bands, always striving to progress without compromising their core sound. I'm fine with people saying they don't like something but criticising the band or individual for doing something not to their taste is idiotic.
@@edwardallen4051 I just re-listened to Start Over and Endless story. 🙂 I wonder if Kanami did the piano parts in 'Start Over', or they hired someone? I wonder that whenever there's a backing track. Like the music box sound at the beginning of Acoustic 'Puzzle".
@@80mtn I'm as positive as I can be that it was Kanami, piano is her primary instrument having played it from 4 years old, she composes on the piano and acoustic initially before working the songs up for electric. From all I've gathered from interviews, blogs etc Kanami does all the backing tracks, walk on music, music box compositions, synths, piano etc etc. The only times that I am aware of that she has sought help are advice for the orchestral intro on Sense and she collaborated with their producer to program the traditional instruments for Band Maiko. There are a few videos on YT of Kanami playing piano, her original composition of Yolo and playing Daydreaming with her sister for example.
@@edwardallen4051 I'm gonna be doing some digging on YT for that later. :-) Everything Kanami does, or has done, is in the category for life of "Cherished Rock History".
Miku Kobato!! what an amazing woman. She had a vision of creating a rock band wearing maid outfits and some how discovered band mates with perfect chemistry and incredible talent. Original plan was for Miku to be lead singer, but she was smart enough to realize that her voice was not great for rock after just a couple of rehearsals, so she found Saiki.. Miku had never played a guitar before but with sensei Kanami's help she has become a very good rhythm guitar player. Of the 8 official Band-Maid albums and mini albums Miku has a lead vocals song on 7 of them. only "Conqueror" didn't have a Miku lead. they made up for that by giving her a 6 song EP for cluppo ;).
I hope everyone digs deeper into your channel and discovers all the small snippets of covers you have been doing. i'm really enjoying them. make sure to check out the awesome acoustic version of Sayanakadori released for a limited time. cheers
Cheers Paul 🍻 what a amazing band indeed love em and thanks
@@2genreactions Just to correct one small point. There is no connection between Cluppo, Crow and Band-Maid. None. I am not saying small pigeon didn't say hey Saiki what word rhymes with orange? But the projects are on completely different footings and tracks. My theory is that when a talented person is on her way to achieving her dream of an impossibly hard rocking maid band her thoughts might turn to areas of interest not necessarily rock. Hell, Paul McCartney wrote an Opera. Not very good but l imagine he did it because it was the polar opposite of his normal music and he wanted to test himself. I see it as similar for Miku. As that woman's talent and confidence continue to increase l can see her involving herself in music other than rock and perhaps even managing or producing. Band-Maid is rock til the wheels fall off. But don't be surprised if everywhere Miku finds herself it isn't always hard rock. Just an opinion. Love these ladies to death.
Miku's Solo Lead Vocal Band Maid Songs -
Summer Drive - Love, Passion, Matador
Big Dad - MAID IN JAPAN
Beauty and the Beast - New Beginning
TIME - Just Bring it
Rock in me - World Domination
Sayonakidori - Unseen World
She also sang Co-Lead for most of their first 3 albums. And while she may not be primary lead, she does a LOT of harmonizing and singing counter melodies in addition to regular backing vocals. So I always refer to her as the Secondary Lead Vocalist. And Kanami does do backing vocals in addition to triggering backing vocal tracks. The backing vocal tracks are all 5 Ladies and members of their staff/crew. So Yes, Akane and MISA do sing backing vocals for the backing tracks the Ladies use in Concert. They just find it hard to do so while performing, which is why they have the track. At one of their Dallas shows they had an issue with the Backing Tracks, so they put a Mic on MISA's stand and she sang backing vocals along with Akane, who has a mic usually over and behind her left shoulder, so if she needs it she can pull it forward.
There is usually Miku song in each major release. Time, Rock in me, and Sayonakadori from latest album. And yes, Bandmaid channel has acoustic version of this song. You must check it out as well, it is magical.
Rock in Me is amazing!
Miku's bouncy and effervescent personality belies just how much work and dedication this amazing spirit has put into her dreams of world domination, she is a farking inspiration to all to never give up, all praise to the small pigeon and her Rock Goddess sisters, viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻
Considered one of their more difficult songs to perform as a band (many fast chord changes, timing, and the vocal line), the Christmas Acoustic concert version is also something to see and hear. Thx, 2-GEN!
Most live concerts they do (they call them servings) will have a part in the middle to save Saiki's voice. So they will play one of Miku's songs and/or an instrumental, plus there is a break when Miku does her 'magic time'. They often play for 2 hours + and they are very careful of Saiki's voice.
Absolutely!
Dan (?) -- I believe you're gonna want to know the Maids names at some point:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, Vocals, Lyricist
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Main Composer
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass
Cheers Tom and yes Dan s correct 😀
@@2genreactions Thx! 🙏
Sai-chan is taking a pee break. In the acoustic version Kanami is not present, either. The three of them pull it off flawlessly. Seems like small pigeons are songbirds as well.
This woman saves lives. 😊
Saiki gets so mad when they play this song that she quits. But she always rejoins the band afterwards. Kanami got so mad during the acoustic version she quit too!
Sometimes, even the backing track get mad and quit. They called it "Super DARADARA Time"
I've seen a lot of Band Maid reaction videos and from what I understand is that Saiki has had surgery in the past in relation to her vocal cords. From what I've heard is that most songs feature solo's (drums, guitar etc...) to give Saiki a small break in a song, and then as mentioned, instrumentals, and now Miku taking on more vocals. Makes sense. But, if Saiki is not singing on this track because of medical reasons I wish her a speedy recovery. Last thing. I've always understood from the stories of Band Maid, is that Miku got the band together and was going to be the lead singer. I think it was Akane(?) who suggested Saiki be auditioned. The rest is history. This group has made me smile so many times that I owe them one. So KEEP GOING LADIES, WE ALL LOVE YOU !!
Thanks for the information 🤘
No medical reason, Miku has a number of songs where only she sings, this is to give Saiki a break (their shows are usually 2+ hours and is hard on any singer). It was Miku's decision to recruit Saiki as the primary singer has she realized that her voice was not that well suited to the rock music they were performing. Saiki's throat surgery was back in the summer of 2017.
Miku asked Kanami to write this song for her, as at the time she didn't have "her own song" on the new album. Therefore, Saiki's only contribution is the spoken part before the guitar solo.
My favorite song from Unseen World… others have already mentioned that Band Maid just released the acoustic version on CZcams… you should put that up front in the rotation, both so you can have this version fresh in mind and also because the acoustic version is only up for a limited time.
Mate! Greetings under a blue sky at long last!
Can you imagine that Miku could not play a single note on a guitar 6 years previous to that recordings?
As explained by other commentators, they have to manage Saiki's voice during those long over 2-hour concerts of theirs, therefore Miku plays an important role not only in backing her with harmonies but also by filling gaps caused by Saiki resting her voice. She basically does into 2 ways: 1 Conversing and goofing with the audience, 2 adding her own performances whose scope has been rapidly expanding recently. She is turning into a kind of Japanese Cindi Lauper. It makes for a whole package live concert, what with the whole group performing, and adding acoustic songs and Miku bringing another side of theirs.
One day you may find yourself reacting on a whole concert and they conduct them so expertly!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
I agree pal and that may be an idea a whole concert 😃🤟
And its great some blue sky and sun for a change lol enjoy m8
There are few Miku only song, usually one or songs more available on each album, which is used for Saiki break time on live shows.
Two more Miku songs.ROCK IN ME and TIME. Steve loves it when Miku takes the lead.😁😁
I was expecting the just released accoustic version. This was just as awesome. Miku sings quiet a few Maid songs. Check out Rock in Me. Great reaction brother! Saiki was probably going pee. LoL. ☺️😎🤘✌️❤️🔥
Lol 😆 cheers bro and the acoustic version ill put up tomorrow
@@2genreactions ☺️😎🤘
@@2genreactions YEEEESSSS!!!!
Now you can see why she is considered the second vocalist of the band. Not merely a backup singer. Plus she writes the lyrics for nearly all their songs. As others have said, their instrumentals and Miku's 'Magic Time', are designed to give Saiki's voice a rest during their 2 hour shows.
Now I think you need to do yourself a favour and react to the acoustic version, post haste. With just Akane on drums & Misa on bass. And Akane doing the backing vocals. It is a gem of a version. It has only just been released, but for a limited time. It's from their Christmas acoustic special. Rum will be essential for this one. Cheers.
Thanks I've already done the acoustic version but will upload tomorrow 😀🤘
Hi again mate from Band Maid beer drinking to begin Sunday in Townsville 👍🍻
@@2genreactions cool
@@brunobryant4846 How goes it mate. Our paths cross again. I'm about to have an early lunch, so I've just opened a bottle of red. A fruity little Cabernet Merlot from Jumpin' Jack. It goes well with any Bandmaid song.
@@785boats Hmmm sage advice sir I'll add that to my errr shopping list, I'm chilling down a mix of lagers, ales and pilsners for an arvo of BM and beers , have a good one mate and as ever Viva the Maids 👍🍻🍷😄🎉
Thanks for a great reaction 🤘! As long as there is Band-Maid to listen to, I will keep on smiling 😃
Thanks Mads and yes keep smiling 😃 🤟
KOBATO (Tiny Pigeon) explains that she built BAND-MAID on a “twin vocal concept.” Thus, she is more than a “backup” vocalist. Here she takes the spotlight. On songs like THRILL, KOBATO and SAIKI take turns singing.
Miku kicks ass, like straight up...
🤘yea pal
What an absolute coincidence! You unknowingly reacted to their live version just when their acoustic version had just been released! This meant that you had fully intended to react to this song in the first place.
This song is used as a break for Saiki. Allows her to rest her vocals (she's had serious trouble with her vocals in the past). Hence, really no Saiki. Personally not complaining though 😉
😄🤟 cheers and yes the acoustic version will be up soon
@@2genreactions Saiki voices the spoken section - so she is technically a part of the song.
They typically do a “Miku song” right after Miku does her “Magic Spell Time” and maybe an instrumental, thus giving Saiki’s voice about a 10-15 minute break in the middle of a long demanding performance. Band-Maid songs tend to be quite wordy and a lot of rapid fire delivery, so Saiki is working hard vocally during a live show. She had vocal chord surgery to remove nodes in 2018, so they are quite intelligent to do these things to protect Saiki’s vocal health during a tour. And it demonstrates another shade of Band-Maid’s capability and gives the listener something unique - plus this song absolutely slams and is one of their instrumentally heavy songs - with Miku’s higher octave vocals - and that high note into that plaintive wail into that outro solo - pure magic!! 🔥🤘🏼
@@bobespirit2112 cheers 🍻 Bob thanks for the information
I thought you are reacting to acoustic live version of Sayonakidori, currently available on official channel only for limited time.
I will get on that version today cheers 🍻
@@2genreactions Thanks, you will not be disappointed
This is Miku song, so Saiki is taking a break. She is at the side of the stage...probably😏
And yet again another song in which Kanami is going off in the background
It's Miku'-po 's song so Saiki gets to rest her voice...she's sipping on water...title means nightingale,some are critical of Miku's voice,but I love the high end of her range.!🎤❣️🕊️🎀
Ok 👌 cheers
Where's Saiki? Backstage with her ice pack on her throat. In their 2+ hour shows, they have breaks to give Saiki a chance to rest her throat.
Nah, she's on her phone watching the Hanshin Tigers play, or maybe figuring out what horse to bet on next. 😉
😂
Saiki has quit band maid. She is going to be the singer in the newly-reformed Motorhead. Seriously. Great reaction to a great song.
😆🤘thanks Colin
Pigeon Power!!! 🤘😍🤘🙌🐦💃