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Ten years in and Band-Maid is just getting better and better! Five Japanese ladies that will rock your world!
Thank you for your nice reaction. Band-Maid consists of five world class musicians who work together flawlessly to consistently perform some of the best rock music heard today. The same five members have been together now for 10 years since their formation, and they just keep getting better and better. Their message is always a positive one in encouraging people to never give up on their dreams despite all the obstacles that may fall their way and to be willing to work hard in order to overcome hardships. The members themselves are endearingly quirky, funny, courteous, hardworking, loving and dedicated heart and soul to entertaining their many devoted fans to the very best of their abilities. They are an incredible band and are even better performing live before an audience as many will point out.
FACTS!
This was another song they wrote for an anime series, that is where the terms "Shura" and "KIBA" fit into the song, they relate to the anime . Thanks for reacting to Band Maid, they kind of belong as a genre unto themselves, they can pretty much play any type of music they want, and sometimes multiple styles within the same song. I hope you have a great day!
Without going too deep, KIBA is made up of two ideas, Ki = Tusks or fangs (symbolizing power) and BA = location or place. So together KIBA is an expression of the place of your power. In the context of the song I would assume it refers to a metaphorical and metaphysical place of power within oneself and not like the location of a throne or kingdom. In karate, kiba-dachi refers to the "horse stance" which is basically the home plate of movement. You know, feet side to side, shoulder width with a slight squat, centering all your weight on both legs evenly. Since this song was a commission for a TV show on Netflix about a fighter (as others have mentioned) there's some direct reference to the plot and plight of the main character, without losing a general encouragement for anyone having to fight their way out of a mess they're in (the way of shura).
This is an awesome, hidden jewel of a band. I hope you'll take time to delve further into what they have to offer, maybe even a live clip from their CZcams channel. I just flew the family to Atlanta to see them in May and it was an amazing sold-out show.
Welcome aboard, Why. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 180 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 (125 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, 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 like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): czcams.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/video.html)
And many songs are represented with 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” 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:
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) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 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 2023 US & Mexico 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!!!!!
In addition, their Japan tour is starting back up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023!
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!
I have to laugh because your reaction is so normal ... "I don't think I was expecting it to be that hard. Wow. Uhm." Yeah, a lot of us have felt exactly that. The rhythm guitar/second vocalist Miku Kobato (Kobato means "small pigeon") worked in a Maid cafe, where they entertain the guests with cute song and dance routines. After about a year as part of an underground idol trio she quit and started Band-Maid with the idea of contrasting the cute maid persona and outfits with hard rock. "The Gap" she calls it, between what you expect and what you get.
The Maids just wrapped up the USA portion of their 10th anniversary tour a couple of weeks ago ( 18 shows in May & August, plus Mexico City ), and as usual, they were Awesome ! 😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Shambles is written for a specific anime so the lyrics are relevent to that, although the positive message, live your life, pick yourself up, keep on fighting, move forward pretty much sums up Miku (rhythm guitar and lyricist) and the Band in general. The cute look + hard rock, that's 'The Gap' or contrast as we would call it that was Miku's intention when she had the idea for this band.
Everything they ever wrote and recorded is worthy :) go for it….
Band Maid self describes as a hard rock band. But they have a wide range. Pop, punk, bluesy, jazzy, trashy, alt. And often mixed in one song, as you noticed. More than anything else, they are a live performance band. Give them an audience and magic happens. The go to vid to see that is the live version of Domination. But, really any live with an audience. There is a clip of their performance of HATE from last months Lollapolooza festival that sets a new standard for them. Thanks.
its Band Maid doing Band Maid things... the MV's are good but the Maids Shine when its Live .... most reactors start with the Domination Live Video but you cant go wrong with any of them... the only problem with Band Maid is the last song will always be your favorite.... also this song is the ending song for the Anime Kengan Ashura Season 2....
Be careful, if you dip your toes too deep into the Band-Maid pool, you may be captured forever. They are just other-worldly good. When you have occasion to watch their videos, remember, live is always better, even the fan-cam recordings are awesome. They are lovely, polite, demure, and can melt your face off with their music. Best rock band on the planet today.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! "Push the Envelope Like a Fierce Tiger"
When you listen to enough of their music you realise that BAND -MAID has one overarching genre and style and that's called BAND -MAID 😄😄 An absolute musical phenomenon comprised of five Rock Goddesses, cheers 👍🍻🎤🎸🥁
Nice reaction and first time kanami that I've heard being mentioned as a man!😂🤣 These woman are all badass musicians and 💯 all FEMALES!❤😉🤪
The nice thing about Band-Maid is that you can choose your level of rock intensity, from high-octane (Domination, Blooming, Warning) ballads and acoustic (e.g. Daydreaming, endless story, Memorable) to more laid-back groove (Manners, Bubble). Also, at some point you might want to check out their "side project" Band-Maiko (Gion-Cho is an incredibly beautiful song with stunning visuals).
Welcome to BAND-MAID , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin . now go back to 2014 n there first MV Thrill , a quick run down of the band , formed in 2013 by Miku Kobato (aka ) Small Pigeon , has Red Rose in hair , Rhythm guitar , 2nd vocals n Lyrics , Miku worked in a Japanese Maid cafe that's where she got the idea of cute maids playing hard rock music , as she calls it the Gap , Kanami Tono (aka ) Minchu means shorty , Lead guitar n Shredder , wrights n arranges music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla , on Drums , MISA MISA MISA (aka )Barefoot Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , Blue Rose in hair , Lead Vocals .
🐦 *Why Am I Reacting* 🐦
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
*Choose Me(MV) - 2018*
*Dice(MV) - 2018*
*Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018*
*Blooming(MV) - 2019*
*ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental)
*Puzzle Live - Tokyo Garden Theater Okyuji 2023*
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…*
The gap works well doesn't it our small pigeon is a genius.
Shambles was a commissioned song for an anime fight video. Band Maid has just recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary touring the U.S. I'm 75 years old and have seen a lot of rock bands in my life. These five incredible talented Japanese women have reinvigorated the love of rock in my life. They are pan-rock genre musicians who can play any song from any genre. Since their first 3 albums, they have created their own songs and sound. I have been to two of their concerts this year. Anyone who has been to a Band Maid concert will tell you they are better in a live performance. If you want to see how great they are live, you can pull up their Lollapalooza concert by Hulu on CZcams. Two songs from the concert "Dice/Hate?" with the drumming connecting the two songs and a call and respond dual between Misa, the bassist, and Kanami, the lead guitarist have gone viral on the internet. If you really want to see how good they are live and get an understanding of how great this band is, watch that video.
They tend to mix a number of rock genres. Punk, thrash, groove, pop.
Great Reaction, with Band-Maid you can go with any song and you won't go wrong!
"Shambles" is the ending theme song for "Kengan Asura" season 2, an Anime series and the lyrics make many references to the plot and characters of the program. Band-Maid receives many commissions to compose television theme songs.
The cute maid costumes juxtaposed against furious hard rock is what Band-Maid's founder, Miku Kobato, calls "The Gap" and she loves to see the surprise caused by the contradiction between the audience's expectations and what these ladies deliver. I have seen them live twice in the last year and video does not do their costumes justice: their costumes are beautifully detailed.
Band-Maid is noted for their live act. While known for their tight, spot on live performances, they're also known for their on stage antics, making faces at each other, and trolling one another. This band knows how to have fun. Watch them perform "Dice/Hate?" live at Lollapalooza 2023 for one of the most memorable bass/guitar duels ever.
Reactor: “I’m ready! Are you ready? Let’s get started…!”
Narrator: She was not ready.
It’s fine. The majority of us were shocked when we first came across these wonderful ladies.
I am constantly not to be ready for the treats the Maids continually serve up to us. Thanks for the reaction, and enjoy your journey down the pigeon-hole!
P.s. Excellent commentary on the positivity in the song. It’s a feature of much of their work. So glad you put that front and centre!
Yes, they have 150 songs over 10 years and all are worthy listening to. But if you want, since you watched their latest, watch their first video next, Thrill. Then I suggest some official live videos.
And, if you do watch the first video Thrill, just know that, other than having the same 5 members, pretty much everything about the band has evolved and improved in so many aspects. And, yet, Thrill still holds up, like all their early music, as great rock music!! 🔥🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🎼😀✌🏼
It's best to watch Band-Maid Live =) These ladies put on an incredible show and really shine when performing in front of a crowd ! Most of their songs are positive and uplifting ! I would suggest " Freedom " Live or " Play " live thanks for checking them out =) Nice Reaction
"Not what I expected" ... This is EXACTLY what the ladies want to achieve with their outfits. :) That their lyrics are uplifting/motivating is not a rarity and generally mostly the case with Japanese bands. Interesting also that you talk about your thoughts that you imagine musicians from different bands would join forces. That is actually something that I feel happens more often in Japan than with Western bands. Although Band-Maid is not a prime example of that though. In their huge catalog of the last 10 years, you won't find even one feature with another musician. They do their own thing and for many they are at the end of the food chain when it comes to hard rock. :)
Best regards from Germany. 🙋🏻♂
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「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 57 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.
Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in maid cafe's. It's a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see is NOT what you get. 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!
Well W.A.I.R removed my comment cos i think she was reading into it something that wasn't intended, please tell her i am actually a nice person :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 She removed it? Or is it YT playing up again?
@@Davey-Boyd Oh i guess it could be YT, i should've thought of that first.🤦♂️ Kawaii Davey you come up with all sorts of logical explanations, But i really did want her to react to B-M's "Domination" official live next tho. I was even going to sub cos she made some spot on observations during the reaction, especially not expecting the heavy music based on their costumes :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 I got your back Gary. 😉
@@johnmatthew102 Thx John, you always have.😁👍
Here is first part of an information file I post for new reactors to Band-Maid. I have to split it to by pass the YT filters.
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: 31 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks
Age: 31 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
9/28/91 Mincho
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 32 Ah-Chan Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks
Age: 30 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing
Age: 29 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
If you would like the rest of the file, leave a reply, and I can post it.
And as the Ladies say on their YT channel, they are the Hardest Rocking Maid Band. And we love them for that. As for Genre, the Ladies are their OWN genre. You can tell a Band-Maid song, even if you have never heard it, in the first 10-20 seconds. It doesn't matter if it is their older music, or their current music. They have their own sound that is readily identifiable.
And the outfits, (They refer to them as their "Battle Uniform's") are to cause what Miku and the Ladies call "The Gap". the gap between what you see and what you hear. It is an intentional dichotomy, that they cultivate to blow your expectations out of the water.
Worthy? :) Their ENTIRE discography is worth listening to. Seriously. Band-Maid is the ONLY band in my 55 years that I listen to and enjoy every single song they have released. Granted there are a few songs that I don't listen to constantly, (Only about 6 of them) but all the others? They are in my playlist which includes the Ladies entire catalog, including alternate versions of many songs taken from live concert footage and fancams that I have stripped the audio out and edited into separate tracks. The Band-Maid Playlist on my cellphone has over 260 tracks in it, and they are ALL Band-Maid. Multiple Live versions of various songs, acoustic versions, acoustic LIVE versions, I have it all. And I enjoy it all.
Good Day Sir!!!
@@seizetheday5008 Thankee Sir. Here is the rest of the file.
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.
There is always more information about the Ladies, if you would like to know more, don't hesitate to ask.
Band-Maid are many genres each song will surprise you
Thank you for reacting to BAND-MAID. Like I'm am sure many others will/have said they excel LIVE. I would suggest to react to Domination Live from their CZcams channel.
All Band-Maid songs are worth listening to :). But seriously, they are a fantastic band and have been my go-to favorite band for many years now. Check out more! Thanks for the reaction.
Band-Maid IS a genre.😊 and only a 100 plus songs by Band-maid “worthy” of listening too.
This song is on the more intense end of the Band-Maid spectrum, but they cover the whole range down to some genuinely lovely ballads. If you want a more mellow song to chill out to, MVs like Endless Story or Daydreaming will fit the bill nicely.
Hej "Why Am I Reacting" ! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid.
Hope to see more Band-Maid here in the future !
BAND-MAID is hard rock but dabble in different sub-genres of rock. That's what's great about them; there's something for everyone.
8:45 - Here you go. It only gets better from here:
Domination (2020 Live) - czcams.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/video.html
Freedom (2020 Live) - czcams.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/video.html
Warning! - czcams.com/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/video.html
From Now On - czcams.com/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/video.html
Choose me - czcams.com/video/MZIJ2vFxu9Y/video.html
secret MAIKO lips - czcams.com/video/NNHGABwme50/video.html
Shambles is one of their heavier songs and a good introduction, but it has the quick-cut style of an anime song video (which it is) and doesn't represent the way they can dominate the live stage. I suggest reacting to a clip from their recent Lollapalooza show.
BTW, Gary Holloway is a nice guy, just misunderstood at times.🙂
Great song-makers...they don't shred-for-shred's-sake. Just rock for the love of it...awesome!!
Welcome to the best hard rock band on planet Earth. Their works are characterized by great song writing, virtuoso level musicianship, being hard to categorize (so don't try), uplifting music and lyrics that always leave you feeling happier. We fans are called maidiacs and we tend to want to do everything we can to help these hard working ladies achieve their goal of world domination🤘🤘
These ladies kick MAJOR BUTT! I'm glad you finally watched them. You will hear that Band-Maid's genre is Band-Maid. It's true. You'll hear hard rock, pop, punk. pop punk, prog, metal with a little jazz sprinkled in for flavor. (Yay sprinkles!) Try "Freedom" Live for a fun uplifting song. (Might I also mention the musicianship with ALL these girls is over the top!)
Congratulations on discovering the absolute best band in the world today. enjoy the ride!🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊
BAND MAID goes in hard many times. 10+ years in and they are still going hard. BAND MAID can also play soft! You are soooo correct about their upbeat lyrics! BAND MAID has fun playing music hard and soft. Their genre is BAND MAID.
To give you a range of genre's that BAND MAID will play in try -
DAYDREAMING - czcams.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/video.html
BLOOMING - czcams.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/video.html
MANNERS - czcams.com/video/iaf94nNSRGE/video.html
FREEDOM - czcams.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/video.html
CATHARSIS - czcams.com/video/tx9h41gaNo0/video.html
FROM NOW ON - czcams.com/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/video.html
BAND MAID calls their outfits THE GAP.
Interviewer: Maid outfits aren’t exactly rock ‘n’ roll. What is your ultimate heavy metal costume?
MIKU “Now Band-Maid’s outfits are part of rock n roll, so we pick these!”
Interviewer: Why should people listen to Band-Maid?
MIKU - “We’re not a pop idol group! Don’t judge us on how we look. We want to blow you away with our heavy rock sound.”
Kanami: Miku was looking for members to be in BAND-MAID. I was approached to join the band, and then I brought my friend, the drummer Akane, with me. Then, Akane brought her friend, the bassist Misa. So the instrumental performers were all gathered through connections between musicians. After that, our vocalist Saiki joined through an audition.
The ladies in Band-Maid call the difference between their "stinking cute" maid look and their hard rock sound, THE GAP. My opinion is that they are one of the best bands to have formed in the past 10 years, and currently one of the best bands on the planet. You need to hear them live to fully appreciate their musicianship. Check their CZcams channel for anything labeled Official Live Video. They play many genres including ballads, power ballads, pop, rock, progressive rock, hard rock, punk, and everything before in-between and beyond. They also have several great instrumental songs that they use live to give their lead singer a break. I don't know what musical style that you prefer but you can't go wrong by listening to Onset, Moratorium, No God, Rinne, About Us, Play, and my favorite Official Music Video of theirs Don't You Tell Me. Have fun with it!
Congratulations on hearing your favorite band for the first time. You need to check out a live video next. I think you'd like Hate, Domination or No god.
Maidiacs Incoming! 🎉We have a new friend!
Good ears! You hear all those influences blending in there. I always enjoy finding someone who’s never heard of the greatest thing to happen in music in a generation!
I’m an old blues rock guy. These five little ladies from Japan have reignited the hard rock fire 🔥 and have fun while doing it!
They are also musical shapeshifters, doing everything from hard rock and metal, to punk, progressive and jazz. Often in the same song. And beautiful, soft ballads.
As your self-appointed Maidiac guide, here’s a cheat sheet for your next reaction!
Arena hard rock with pop chorus, Hello! “Domination,” official live video
Arena rock with pop sensibilities and a drum solo! “Freedom,” official live video
Punk speed, rock layers, beautiful vocals, “Blooming,” official music video
Progressive hard rock, funky 90’s undertones, “Manners,” official music video
Uptempo ballad, driving rock, tasty bluesy solo “Daydreaming,” official music video
Heavy metal instrumental, epic musicianship in a song without words, “From Now On,” official music video
Wildcard, nobody knows what genre this is, but there’s a bass solo and Saiki raps! “Influencer,” official music video
Longwinded, slightly daft commenters, but we love our Maids! And you can too!
Oh boy… are there any more Band Maid songs worth listening to? Easier to list ones not worth listening to…
Okay, so there are none that are not worth listening to! I have a feeling that “Puzzle” official live video would be good as a next video for you. But they are all good, trust me.
You're helping grow their channel by introducting Band-Maid to you're viewers. And they're helping you grow your channel. Every time you react to a song it helps the both of you. Maidiacs have probably overloaded you with requests by now lol
They're so damn good I forget their wearing maid outfits all the time lol
Welcome to the fandom!
Welcome to the Maidiacs.
Worthy of listening to? hmm.. let's see, only 120+ songs. I suggest Domination Official Live next. But you can just pick one, you won't be disappointed.
The Gap: What you see and what you hear, was Miku's (red rose) plan when she founded this band.
BAND-MAID have mastered all the genres and then moved on to create their own genre. Pick any video and you are likely to declare it as your new favorite BAND-MAID song. Their live performances are unparalleled. This pre-pandemic concert performance launched legions of new fans DOMINATION (live, 14th February 2020) - czcams.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/video.html
If you want to learn more about how BAND-MAID came to be, there’s a great newcomers guide on the BAND-MAID subreddit.
Maria!! Congratulations on improving your life immensely today!!!
Finding the Maids can be one of the greatest, most unexpected, moments of your musical life!!
You don’t know it, yet, but Miku, Misa, Kanami, Akane & Saiki just might become your favorite musicians on the planet 🌏. They are a truly remarkable collection of artists that only come along once every decade or so. Not exaggerating, you’ll see plainly for yourself if you continue the journey down their “Pigeon” hole!! (You’ll understand that later) 😂
I’m old enough to remember The Beatles and every band since and their are few…in fact, maybe none, as prolific as BAND-MAID at creating great song after great song. They have albums full of amazing songs.
They are growing fast in popularity and awareness, finally…and should be playing stadiums all over the world imho. They do everything at the highest levels - composition, orchestration, arrangement, instrumentation, songwriting, playing and performance.
It’s difficult to know what song to recommend next but here are 5 live videos to get you started:
- “Freedom” - official live video
- “Play” - official live video
- “Domination” - official live video
- “No God” - official live video
- “Real Existence” - official live video
As others have pointed out, they just played Lalapalooza in early August and there’s a couple unofficial but good quality videos available on YT. Try to find -
- “Dice / Hate?” - unofficial live
Oh, and the Maids don’t block reactions - they watch them in fact,” (As long as you don’t try to monetize their content ofc).
Band-Maid Members
(Simple Version)
- [ ] Miku (ME-coo), 31 - Rhythm Guitar, Second Vocals, Founder, Pigeon, Primary Lyricist, Red Flower 🌺 Chief Spokesperson, PO!!
- [ ] Misa (ME-sah), 30 - Bass, Barefoot Assassin
- [ ] Akane (AH-kah-nay), 32 - Drums, Gorilla
- [ ] Kanami (Kah-NAM-e), 31 - Lead Guitar, Princess, Primary Music Composer
- [ ] Saiki (Psyche), 29 - Vocals, The Ice Queen, Quality Control, secondary lyricist, Blue flower 💎
Enjoy the journey!! Take care and rock on!! 🔥🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🎹😎✌🏼
Well….interesting way to get introduced to our Maids! They have an absolute ton of amazing songs, many are genre-bending. Trust me, you will find many that hit the spot. This particular song is on the heavier end for BM and was written for Anime….
and...breathe...Their genre is "Band-Maid"
KIBA(牙) means fang.
Thank you!
Band Maid 🕊🎀👑🎸🎸🎸💥🥁🎤👌🌟👻
Best Hard Rock Band on the Planet... bar none 😁
Welcome to the amazing wonder that is female Japanese rock music.💪💃🤘🙏❣
Just the tip of an unbelievable iceberg you are in for a ride
Domination or Unleash!!! next!🙏👍
These girls really rock, as an old English rocker who been a Deep Purple fan most of my life, I think you would like either Domination or Freedom official live videos,
Who is Deep Purple?
Just search either Black Knight, Smoke on the Water or Woman from Tokyo by Deep Purple, they first formed in 1968 and are still going strong today and touring the world@@WhyAmIReacting
KIBA meaning fangs or teeth
Meaning show your teeth don’t be afraid to fight
From Japan
Thank you for BAND-MAID reaction. They are now in their 10th year of formation and the five members have not changed.
They have over 130 original songs, which they are currently writing, arranging, and performing.
They have no ego and everyone does their best to make each song the best it can be.
All of them are different and all of them are really good, but I recommend the following songs from the official videos.
Live : Domination・Puzzle
Ballad : Daydreaming・Memorable
Instrument : From now on・on set
Cool song : Bubble・Blooming
BAND MAID is the Happiest most up beat rock band you will ever listen to.
For a full range of BAND MAID's capabilities try this comparison
PUZZLE - live full attack rock. - czcams.com/video/zvuqmSQEnaA/video.html
PUZZLE - live Acoustic - only 2 members of the band (KANAMI - lead guitarist and music writer with SAIKI - lead singer) - czcams.com/video/ayJtzPkgZTc/video.html
YES it is the same song!
👍👍 🔥🔥 🖖❤