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These girls are literally one of the best bands playing today. They have a huge, diverse catalog of music and no respect at all for the constraints of genre. That makes them hard to pin down for some people but for me it means that I can listen to them all day long even as my mood changes because they've got something that still hits right. They're hugely talented and yet humble and down-to-earth in a way that few musicians (nevermind entire bands) of their caliber are. On their US tour they came to my city to play for a crowd of 700 people. A short while later they played for 14000 back home. At both of those shows they left it all on stage as if they weren't even aware of the difference. Even if I didn't like their music there's no way I couldn't respect that.
Band Maid have just completed their tenth anniversary by touring the US and Japan. They finished off at the Yokohama arena and manage to make an arena as personal as a small theatre. The concert was less a concert than a celebration. Band Maid write their own music and lyrics and as they did at Yokohama make a three and a half hour concert just fly by. The band are based on Maid Cafes as Miku (red rose) worked in them while wanting to start a proper band. The music they play is varied and fun and their concerts are just unique. They are something special.
Welcome to the world of Band Maid. A little pigeon formed the band, a gorilla plays the drums, a barefoot assasin plays the bass, a beautiful ice queen on lead vocals and the most adorable lead guitarist who changes into a different person when you put a guitar in her hands......
Yes, give Kanami a guitar and it activates Mincho mode.
Top3 liveband ever. They are Perfect Match as a band. For me..Kanami Tono, the lead guitarist and composer is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer and true Rock n’ Roll Star on stage. She is the Special One 🤘🔥
Thank you for this mincho is one of the greatest you are awesome for pointing this out for a newbie
@@starocean62 Thank you for kind words. I still think that Mincho is kind of underrated outside of Band-Maid fanbase and I want people to know about her greatness as a musician and composer 🔥❤️🙏🏻
🎵Christmas comes but once a year,
It fills our hearts with festive cheer.
A time for joy but let's be clear,
I'm here for BAND-MAID & the beer.🎵
🍺and 🙏 for our Japanese friends today.
Hear, hear!
@@bandmaidfanATL Absolutely. Thank god at first impressions it doesn't look anywhere near as devastating as the 2011 tsunami, but authorities have warned there still could be powerful aftershocks to come.😔🙏
@@jjo154 Happy New Year to you Jeff.😁👌
Lovely little jingle, Gary. Happy New Year to everyone!
I think you would actually enjoy a lot of this bands music. They are really good.
🐦 *Legacy Studio* 🐦
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)
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…*
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.
At this time they were all wearing maid outfits, though MISA's (on bass) was Chinese inspired and Saiki's (lead singer) was Spanish inspired. MISA's nickname is The Barefoot Assassin - she plays barefoot and looks like an assassin!
And to think they play sets of 2+ hours at this level of intensity! I saw them live four times in October, they killed it every time!
Best wishes from the UK! See you soon.
Welcome to the world of Band-Maid. Two years ago I discovered them as you are doing here. My first two songs were the live versions of "Play" and "Choose Me." I first got into rock in the early 60s as a teen. Mostly dropped away from it and most US music in the late 80s. Band-Maid has brought me back to rock. They are a miracle band and if you look at their founding you'll realize that only a miracle brought them together. Only band I've ever known who loves their fans as much as their fans love them and says so in song. Have a blast in your journey.
Aww. The birth of a Maidiac is so beatiful. Welcome.
He came out Screaming.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 I think I saw a hint of The Gap here too😂
@@sugaanessena3143 ROFL.🤣😂 A disgusting visual....i love it.😆
@@GaryHolloway-810 Oh sh. Didn't see it until now🤣🤣
Going to one of their concerts is like being invited over to hang out with good friends who just happened to be some of the best musicians in the world.....
What a great analogy. Here have a beer, & if you don't drink let me have it for you.😁🍻
Band maid is a super live band 🤘👍🎸
Welcome to Band-Maid! You are in for a real treat. Up untill the latest iteration of Battle Armor ( Maid Uniform = Onstage Battle Armor) which evolved at Yokohama Arena finishing off their 10th Anniversary Tour, the Maid's stylized uniform choices were as such
Lead Singer; Saiki (Psi - key) Stylized Spanish Maid Aesthetic
Rhythm Guitarist, Co-Lead Singer, Band Founder Kobato Miku (Mee - Koo) Stylized Classic French Maid Influence
Lead Guitar, Composer, Kanami Tono (Kah-Nah-Mee) Stylized Classic English Maid Influence. Nickname - Mincho
Bass, Barefoot Assassin, Misa (Mee-sah) Stylized Chinese Maid/Assassin Aesthetic
Drums, Gorilla, Thunder Goddess, Akane Hirose (Ah-Kah-Ney) Stylized Butler Inspired Aesthetic, practicality for Drumming Freedom of Movement.
*This is more or less no longer in effect as of 12/23 going forward.
But is what you will see as you react to past Performances
You just can't go wrong with Band-Maid. These ladies are epic talent incarnate....great choice! I grew up in the 70s/80s listening to metal(Judas Priest,Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, ect)...and when I heard these ladies they went straight to the top of my favorites. I'm not sure if my heart could endure a live concert...but it would be a fun way to go out. 👍👍
Welcome to the world of Band-Maid. Hope they introduce you to their other songs as well 😉
What lays before you is one amazing experience after another where they just get better every time.
I concur.😌
Truth.
Thank you for react to our favorite band ❤
As you are a Caricature Artist and you watch Anime you may like to check out their MV for Unleash!!!!!
Band maid rock ..that lead guitar is kanami..she is composer of most band maid song...Rock 🤟🤟🤟
Hej Legacy Studio, welcome to the world of Band-Maid !
Hope to see more Band-Maid here in the future.
Band Maid 2024 is going to Blown Everyone out the Water.
The dress you mentioned is Bassist MISA's Assassin Maid outfit. She plays live without shoes hence the coolest nickname in Rock, the "Barefoot Assassin" :)
This is my favorite MISA outfit.
@@sugaanessena3143 My fave is MISA's split dress in "The Non FictionDays" MV. But let's face it all of her black dresses look damn cool don't they :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm not sure about the new one yet.
@@sugaanessena3143 Oh yeah i forgot about the new one. Honest opinion, it's less feminine & more Metal. Me like feminine.😌
I thought you had the coolest nickname in rock: Hary Golloway.
If you enjoyed Domination, you're gonna' love this:
Freedom (2020 live)
Warning! (MV)
Shambles (MV)
Secret My Lips (MV) and Secret MAIKO Lips
From Now On (MV)
Dice Nd Hate? (2023 Lollapalooza)
Great to see someone getting everything in one. Band-Maid fans are known for their love for others and generosity. Great reaction, Thanks.
Maidiacs Incoming! 🎉❤
Welcome to the world of the Maids
The way you dig in after a full listen will be richly rewarded. Band Maid is a musician’s band. As an old blues rock musician, I haven’t been this excited about a new artist since Tool.
Their music not only has layers to peel back, but includes songwriting devices that are like hidden treasures.
Based on everything you said in your “Brutal Review,” I can’t think of anything better than their official music video for “From Now On.” I give no other clues; I look forward to seeing your face when…well, you’ll see 😉 🤘🏽
Seconded….
subbing for the Band Maid journey.
This was their 22 song of a 23 song set and they bring that kind of energy and fun. I had the privilege of seeing them in 2022 (Fillmore - Silver Springs), and 2023 (Nashville- Brooklyn Bowl), they were awesome in each performance. They are always having fun on the stage like when they surround the drummer in this video and are making funny faces at her to see if she will laugh and mess up and she gives it back to them. You can see her stick her tongue out at them in Freedom (live) and laughing. They are always having fun on stage as I can attest to from both performances that I have attended. You can tell they are loving what they do.
Thanks for the reaction, interesting format. This band is a very tight group of genuine friends who have been together for ten years, putting in a decade of hard work and supporting each other to become the brilliant professionals of today. They also happen to be charming.
So definitely!!!!
Excellent reaction! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid you won’t be disappointed!
Great reaction! Looking forward to more reactions, not just BAND-MAID.
Some thoughts: the idea of a "maid band" who play rock music came from the backup vocals and rhythm guitar Miku Kobato. She worked at a maid cafe in her home town and again after she moved to Tokyo. She liked the contrast of demure subservient maids serving you loud aggressive music. In fact, they call their performances "okyu-ji" (servings) and greet the audience with "Welcome home, masters and princesses!" It changes the relationship with their listeners. Instead of a tortured artiste agreeing to play for the privileged few, they are serving and entertaining (and baring their souls) for you. Then a chirpy small pigeon bounces up to the microphone to ask "Are you enjoy?" It makes it a personal experience.
It is unfair to both to compare Babymetal and Band-Maid too much. They are different concepts; they are both excellent at what they do. The original concept of Babymetal was to contrast idols with metal, with the three idols singing and dancing in front of a metal band. They were very young (and not that interesting to me personally), and very good at the concept. They had a lot of success. As they have matured, Su's voice has gotten much more interesting (to me) and it seems like the concept is morphing. They will probably always be a spectacle and she's not likely to ever become a nightclub singer (although I have absolutely no doubt that she would be excellent).
The five members of Band-Maid have different relationships with the maid concept. As you noticed, MISA was wearing all black and what Miku would call a "Chinese" maid dress (servant's attire) but they do stretch the boundaries of what a "maid's" dress actually is. Previously MISA worn an "assassin maid" dress, whatever that is! There is quite a bit of variation on the concept in the maid cafes in the Akihabara area of Tokyo, so whatever she's comfortable with is fine.
I'm glad you mentioned Kanami's arpeggios and how the vocal and guitar lines mesh. For me this is the most outstanding feature of Band-Maid. Kanami writes most of the music and the rest of the band fleshes it out. Kanami is beyond prolific. She writes very well-constructed songs that have "good bones." It seems like they never run out of ideas and I imagine they approach each verse, each transition, each bridge as a puzzle to be solved: How do we get from "here" to "there?" Having all five involved means they come up with tightly integrated orchestration with endless variety! This band rewards careful listening. Their songs stand up to repeated listens. They don't get old and trite. You'll find new things even after fifty listens. It's remarkable!
If you keep going and dig into their catalog you'll see what I mean. At some point you will have listened to some absolutely face-melting rock and roll song and someone will say "Oh, you should listen to the acoustic version!" or "Oh, you should listen to the Band-Maiko version!" When you do, you'll realize just how good the "bones" of the song actually are, and how many ways they can be rearranged into awesome music.
You do caricatures? We need one of the lead singer, Saiki. Or, maybe, the whole band, if you're up to it.
Thanks for checking out BAND-MAID.
Best Hard Rock Band on the Planet .... Bar None!😁
Band-Maid is awesome! They have been my #1 band for many years now, I love everything they do. Please check out more, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the reaction.
Once you've done some songs you'll want to see the documentaries by Ohrenje as i'd say you'll be really interested in the story.
Saiki - czcams.com/video/3Mx_rZnqayg/video.html
Kanami - czcams.com/video/ZnUB_VAToLc/video.html
Akane - czcams.com/video/5fxIyUngHd8/video.html
Misa - czcams.com/video/EwBQPj6TabY/video.html
Miku P1 - czcams.com/video/m0dYUlJ5E60/video.html
Miku P2 - czcams.com/video/cerctLRhgHE/video.html
Miku P3 - czcams.com/video/RYWUptnlUTo/video.html
Those documentaries are treasures!
Yes, some more songs and you want to learn more about these girls ... and there are so many interesting things going on around them ... just learn about our "little pidgeon", for example 🕊️
Nice reaction. Thank you.
Very well done reaction and well thought words. Subscription done 🤟
When you want to see and hear fun stage performance then "Freedom" Live is your next song 😅 or "Play" (Live). But there are so many other great songs, each with its own touch of fun, great solos, complex and intelligent compositions and many many harmonies between Saiki and Miku! You will have fun with their songs for months 🤟
Welcome to *Band Maid* !
They just completed their 10th year anniversary tour...
Plenty to check out
🤘😀🤘
Aldo suggested something that WASN'T Babymetal? 🤣 Once you start delving into this band, you will be blown away by the writing and the way the songs are structured. There is a sort of orchestral quality to them. Layered very well and precise. You can listen to the song as a whole and really enjoy it but you start to deconstruct them with your ears you realize how much is going on. I'm 52 and grew up on 80s metal. No band has hit me this hard since Pantera and Band Maid are my, bar none, favorite band in the world. As a guy who has a smaller channel than yours (Maid News Network), you just can't let the haters get to you. I know it's hard to read that crap but you gotta ignore that garbage. :)
🤣🤣🤣🤣 funny guy👍 this guy.
Truth be told, he's been flooded with Babymetal suggestions on his discord already. Like I mean, FLOODED. And seeing what his taste in music REALLY is, Band-Maid was an obvious choice.
@@AldoGuerraALDO-METALI agree 1000%
FYI when the other members gather around the drum kit they are making faces at the drummer (Akane) trying to make her laugh and mess up.
The Bass player, Misa, is named the "Barefoot Assassin" as she always plays barefoot as the shoes hurt her on stage. This developed into her "Assassin Maid" persona and helped to develop her costume over the years.
No Hate? amongst us Maidiacs! Like the Pigeon says "Heart to Heart, sympathy between you and me, Po!" Every song will make you smile...they even make them smile! Except MISA, but she smiles at opening ceremony time! 🥃🍺Oh, btw, she's the one who plays bass, and she is a Chinese barefoot assassin maid. 🦶🦶🥷
Well said, the vast majority of Maidiacs are a close knit, friendly community.🤗....unless you're "Dishonest Composet" then you're fair game :)
Lets clarify...MISA is Japanese within. I wouldn't want her to 'collect your effing head' as it were 😁
@@philproffitt8363 okay, yes. To clarify. MISA is a Japanese lady, but her persona is a Chinese Maid Assassin. Akane is a Japanese lady, but her persona is a banana swilling Gorilla. And Kobato is really an 810 pigeon, but her persona is Japanese lady, but is actually a middle aged man. Is that better, Po? 🤣🤣🤣
Very brief history of the band:
Miku Kobato came to Tokyo to be a star and was part of a pop group that went nowhere, and ended up working at a maid cafe (which you can see in the video for “Afterlife”). While working there she came up with the idea of cute looking maids playing really aggressive rock music, and called that juxtaposition “The Gap” (between what you see and what you hear). She envisioned herself as the singer.
Miku found Kanami Tōno, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, online and pitched her the idea. Kanami would ultimately become the lead guitarist and principal composer of the band.
Kanami frequently played gigs with Akane Hirose, the drummer, and brought her into the fold.
Akane went to music academy with the bassist MISA (yes, all capitalized, and no, there is no family name. Just MISA). She was, like Akane, a working session musician, and was wary of joining a band after a previous negative experience but she ultimately joined in.
With the 4 piece formed, Miku realized her voice wasn’t quite right for the sound she was looking for, so she demoted herself from lead singer, and the band auditioned singers for the position, and they found Saiki Atsumi. At the recommendation of Kanami, Miku began to learn guitar, and is now their rhythm guitarist as well as backing/harmonizing vocalist and principal lyricist.
Generally speaking, Kanami writes the music, Miku writes the lyrics, Akane and MISA take Kanami’s compositions and then arrange their own parts, and Saiki makes the call for when the song is “done” because the other girls will keep writing and re-writing it otherwise. They all play their part, and have been going strong for 10 years, averaging one album release a year
This is a well stated early history of the band.
@ProsperoFinch - A perfect introductory to the EXPERIENCE that is Band Maid. Bravo my friend !!!!!!!!
That's the romanticized version of the story. Miku came up with the idea of the band and pitched it, though the conecpt of "the gap" already existed. It's literally the idea for Doll$boxx's "Take my chance" 2012 music video where even two of them are dressed as maids. After that, Miku worked together with the agency to form the band. Kanami was found by the manager who showed the video to Miku and every decision was vetted by management. I don't know why fans get upset with the story. It's thanks to Miku that we have the band, but she didn't do everything alone.
Good job!. You have made some very insightful observations for a first dive into this band. The first is that "personal live vs structural performance", if you continue watching their lives you will realize that these five girls are an absolute spectacle in themselves, something that you have also commented on as a sense of looseness and freedom.
Also you have pointed that classic sound (many of their fans are people who have been listening to rock since the 70's) with a personal and distinctive style. I hope you keep bringing them to your channel, you will see that they are masters of songwriting and queens of transitions. Thank you very much!
Enjoyed your reaction and like your style. You picked up on a lot of details. Play was the song right before this and there is an official live video of it.
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band.
Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed.
Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors from Tokyo University.
Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Frequently snacks between songs.
MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls.
Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
Well done! Not since the Beatles have I loved both the music and the personalities as much. The Monkies were created for that reason. A TV show about four adorable musicians! BandMaid is right there with them! Playful antics on stage plus kicking rock and roll music! The best !!!!!
Their live videos are all phenomenal like this!
Great response! BAND-MAID is the best! Please continue with more But if you listen to fellow Japanese girl bands Nemophila or Lovebites, you'll definitely be hooked.🤟
I really liked your format for reactions. I enjoyed your thoughts on my favourite band and hope you keep walking down this pigeon hole of goodness. You gained my sub.
Love the audience interaction. For some reason, I’m always drawn to the drums and bass on whatever I’m listening to and on this song both are excellent. Nice choice Aldo 👍
A comment from five days ago?
@@tttrip This reactor said he releases videos early on his discord or patreon or something...
@@waynedahlen9655 Oh I missed that, thank you🙏
Live Maid is the Best Maid.... if you really want to see them interacting Live I would suggest Freedom Live ...though truth to be told the problem with Band Maid is your favorite song is always the next one you hear .... Also you can get the 10th Anniversary Tour Final from Yokohama stream onine for a few more days .... that was 3 and a half hours of awesomeness...
If you like extremely well-crafted melodic hard rock -- at times spicy, at times unpredictable -- then continue the Band-Maid journey. There is so much gold in their catalog -- and now they are putting out another album!!
Welcome aboard, Tim. 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” 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) “StarQueen" - 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, 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.
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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!
Fun, depth and variety like you won't believe!! Great review, deserved sub. I'd like to see you review their 'Freedom' Live from earlier same concert...you'll smile for days (and lose your heart to the drummer) 👍🤘🤘🤘
Fellow Maidiacs... we got another one! 😎🤘
Band Maid begin in a very organic manner, even if Miku the founder already had a deal with a management company. "Hey, i really like this guitar player. Let me go chat and see if she'd be into doing this." Guitarist recruited and says, "I know this one drummer." Drummer then knows this bass player from school. Etc. They chose each other. You can tell they adore each other and love what they do. It really translates on stage.
You forgot to mention that their talent agency asked them to check out a singer that was already signed with the company.
That's how they got their lead singer.
@@rickwagner- You added it, so that's fine. I wasn't attempting an exhaustive history, just that they weren't a project drummed up by a talent agency or contest.
Thank you for your reaction and your detailed thoughts on the music and the performance! Band-Maid are phenomenal and one of the best live Rock bands on the planet! For more interaction between the members react to another song from the same concert: FREEDOM czcams.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/video.htmlsi=2BKCJq8WgwP8ZnCr
Here is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid.
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: 29 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
There is much more if you are interested. I will use the rest of this comment to address some of the things you brought up in your reaction.
At the beginning, you hear the last notes of the previous song, (Play, which is available on their YT channel) as the Ladies return to their pedal boards and reset for the next song. They took maybe 6 seconds between Play and the Domination. And the rhythm guitarist (Miku) was also playing the octave of the the Lead Singer (Saiki) while The Lead Guitarist (Kanami) was playing the melody line.
On the harmonies, Miku is actually a Mezzo Soprano, while Saiki the lead is a Contralto/Alto. Miku can sing lower and higher than Saiki but without the same vocal power.
As for a comparison between Band-Maid and Babymetal, I think Band-Maid edges into the lead due to the totally different vocal stylings. Babymetal is more "Cute" with and edge, while Band-Maid is more in your face "Hard Rock". Then there is the fact that Band-Maid writes and produces 98% of all their own music, plus they also play their instruments rather than having a backing band. So their music is more focused on the song, rather than the performance. Band-Maid doesn't have choreography or dancers on stage, it's just the 5 Ladies and their instruments.
And that was MISA (the bassist uses a Mononym) new uniform which was based on a cheongsam, Chinese maid dress. And her and Saiki's (Lead Singer) outfits are more aligned with their individual personalities.
This was an extended bridge section that the Ladies added for this particular series of shows. They have special custom intros, bridges and solos for some songs that change from year to year.
And the Ladies will either do a fade out, or a trash can ending on many of their songs. Unless they transition from one song directly into the next.
If you REALLY want to hear how they sound live, plus an added bridge/solo go to @realdocloco channel and watch his video of the Ladies as they performed Dice-Hate? at 2023 Lollapalooza in Chicago Illinois.
And you will find for the most part Band-Maid fans aka Maidiacs are some of the most polite fandoms. We range in ager from young kids to I've talked to a few in their 80's. I myself am 55 and these Ladies reinvigorated my love of music. Before I found them during the Pandemic, I mostly listened to the same 8 bands over and over. (RUSH, Boston, Styx, The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Emerson Lake an Palmer). Because of the Ladies of Band-Maid I have rediscovered dozens and dozens of band from my childhood that I either never heard or had forgotten. (Missus Beastly, Flying Island, Trace, Mysterious Flying Orchestra, 707, Alan Parsons Project, Allman Brothers, Aphrodite's Child, Atlanta Rhythm Section and many many more.)
These Ladies are the real deal. I hope you keep checking out their music. They literally have NO, ZERO, NONE, NADA bad songs. Some are merely good, many are fantastic. But none are bad.
And a very Happy New Year to you, Mr Greylocke. Whaaat, you mean there's a part 2 to your awesome info pack?😯 Well let's see it :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 Of course Good Sir.
Here is the rest of that 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.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask. There are many of us who would be delighted to elucidate on Our Ladies of Maid.
@@greylocke100 Thanking you Mr Greylocke.🙂👍
@@GaryHolloway-810 But of Course Sir Gary.
I've had the great fortune to see Band-Maid live three times. They are my all-time favorite band (granted, if they are at 100, then Scandal, Nemophila, Lovebites, Hanabie and Rolling Quartz are at 99). Subscribed for more!
10 year anniversary and it is still fun to watch people get their BAND MAID cherry popped ;) .
Miku Kobato's is playing her C24MF (MF = Metal Front) but she also now has a signature guitar, the "Flappy Pigeon" made by her sponsor, Zemaitis. PRS sponsors Kanami Tono. MISA MISA MISA is with Black Cloud and Akane Hirose is with TAMA. Saiki Atsumi used to use Sennheiser mics but switched to DPA. I am not sure if she is sponsored.
Not just anime ... MIKU, band founder worked in a Japanese maid cafe when she conceived the band, hence the maid theme. BAND MAID has always been a very accessible band, especially for us in the USA and EU. I have seen them twice, in halls that hold 1000 - 1500 people. Saiki has a background in acting. You can see it in her movements when she performs and all over her face. She also has a "yaeba smile", or teeth which makes her interesting to watch when she sings. I originally thought the PRS Kanami is playing in this video is her 35th anniversary "Angry Larry" model, which she is frequently seen with, but I believe this is her green one. It is hard to see due to the lighting. Saiki is the girl most typically referred to as "goth" ... while MISA MISA MISA'S parents were actually hippies. Akane is commonly referred to by fans as "the happiest drummer in the world". I am surprised you did not note all the girls up on the drum stand making faces at Akane trying to throw her off, or MIKU falling on her butt after the solo section.
BAND MAID is:
Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals, PR (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!)
Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess)
Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla)
MISA MISA MISA - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor and performs without shoes on stage - the barefoot assassin)
Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination - The Queen)
New subby from Aust.
I doubt you'll get any "hate" mail from the Madiacs. Might get a ton of subbys an a truck load of suggestions, but we're here for the Maid's an to spread the word.
Keep divin in bloke - there's a whole new world of music awaiting your response from these guys.
Who woulda thought - some little Japanese girls dressed in maid costumes here to blow your mind with anything of theirs that you choose to listen too.
There are a few reactors that have reacted to every song in their catalogue and haven't found a bad one - an I doubt you will either.
Can I suggest either "Onset" official live or "From Now On" official MV (both instrumentals) both will prove just how good they really are ... then pick anything as the next one will be your favourite.
Hope to hear from you again really soon.
Cheers
I liked the name, i'm your first ever sub. Not bad for someone who only joined a week ago. 👍
@@GaryHolloway-810 I've been around a while Gary (ask 2Gen) ...Hadda start up again haha. We used to talk a bit but had some vids that the powers that be didn't like.
@@MaidFrenzy Ohhh who were you before? Anyway it still don't alter i'm your first sub of the new you.😁
The Maids are Awesome, but beware of their Charm, or you'll soon be a Maidiac !🤔😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Haters are going to hate - unfortunately some humans have this inclination that if they don't like something then the world has to know. Please try not to let it get to you, although I'm sure that's not easy. I, for one, certainly appreciated the structure of your video and what appeared to be a very genuine reaction. Honestly I was just stoked to discover that Michael Stevens of Vsauce fame is making music reactions (sorry, I'm new to to your channel and I'm sure this is an old joke and if not, then shame on past viewers 😋)
Congratulations on discovering the best band in the world today! Enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊
Your new years coat is getting fluffier.🐑 Hang on that's not a SNOWDOG.🤦♂️
Is that a wooly pigeon, Po?
I highly recommend the video for their Lallapaloza show. Songs Dice and Hate? The sound is a bit "off" since it's an outdoor live show but still very good. You can really see how they are on stage there too.
The bass players maid outfit is an older style traditional outfit. What they wear reflects their personalities. Both the singer and bass player are more introverted and quiet, while the other three are more outgoing. Mike, the rhythm guitar player and backup singer was a Japanese idol before forming Band Maid. She is the face of the group and is really out front, and her costume is the most elaborate.
You should check out the latest Band-Maid single, "Shambles."
Love your review style. I know others tend to do pauses (which I don't mind that much in moderation), but some just give you whiplash from doing it so constantly. The thing with Band-Maid is that you can hear a song a hundred times and keep discovering new stuff, I never noticed Kanami's guitar harmonies in that particular spot until you pointed it out. Awesome.
There are keyboard warriors everywhere, some for no other reason than they can. As an avid reaction viewer, I can tell you that you have nothing to worry about. This is my first view on your channel and I for one love the two part review, First the complete watch through, then the "brutal" one. Not a lot of folks do that so very refreshing. I have subscribed and liked at least here for now and I will be back for more. I could recommend Nemophila if you haven't heard them. Also all female Japanese but further towards the heavy metal side than Band-Maid which is more rock punk'ish. Both are incredible at what they do. Happy New Year
Blow his mind and request Hanabie "We Love Sweets" ;) .
@@PANIC_aka_PinD Ha, at this early stage, that is just cruel
@@stabehlphotography It is ... but it would be fun to watch anyway ;) .
Thank you ❤ it's been a while since I actually enjoyed a reaction video of my favorite band 🤩 it's nice to see a reactor paying attention to the video and to the music. The replay for a deeper dive was nice 👍🏻 if you plan on doing another one, I strongly recommend Puzzle live 🤘🏻 I'mma stick around in the hopes of seeing more.
Rock on Po! 😎💜🤘🏻🍻
PO Tastic reaction, thanks !
👍👍👍
Misa the bassist is an incredible bassist she seamlessly switches between pick and slap. She wasn't overly fond of the maid persona so adopted as Miku the rhythm guitarist calls it the assassin maid. Misa was dubbed the barefoot assassin because of this and she plays barefoot
Always fun to see the face of someone on their "maiden voyage" with this band. As good as your first experience is though, you will be surprised at how much your like of the band will exponentially increase over time. It gradually seeps in how many songs they've written, and how fantastic the songwriting is. You'll also see them upping their game in terms of musicianship throughout the years. Mostly though, they just radiate joy, fun and a positive view of life. They are also both a musician's band and an every man band. Seeing them in person should be a priority, too - it's like a big love fest (cheesy sounding but it's true.) I can't believe it but I think this is right about my 5th year anniversary as a Maidiac. I could write a book about how versatile, genre-bending, creative, exciting etc etc etc. But I'll stop. For now.
You would love UNLEASH, their own anime MV, of course along with all the other MV's (live and otherwise) that are so good!
Band Maid is a group of talented, original, super skilled musicians, who continue to amaze me. New sub.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! Saiki (lead Singer) Spanish Maid Kanami (lead Guitarist) circa 1940's Nurse Akane (Drummer) Bell Boy MISA (Bass) Chinese Maid Miku (Rhythm Guitar) French Maid
Geez- first off great set-up I love your screen with the vid in the background with you in the forefront.
Perfect screen look I've seen.
Now the Maids- simply the best in the world. Best live performers but more importantly 130+ complex perfectly drafted compositions. Simply the best
I really enjoy this reaction format you've gotr going here. Thank you for taking the time to check out the Maids! This is just a taste of what these awesome ladies can do. Hope you check them out some more. They have a huge discography and not a single legitamately bad song IMO.
Domination live in 2020 and also Freedom which features drummer Akane. These girls are the great hard rock band on the planet, form Japan but they tour the world for last 10 years now. Vicky, welcome to the Maidiacs fan club.
Forget the haters, you're doing a great job, music should be fun. And to me BAND MAID is all I listen to know (other than Snarky or some DAN). Great reaction!
Ah, yes, the outfits. To make a short story long, Miku (rhythm guitar/backing vocals/lyricist) had worked in maid cafes and thought that a band dressed in outfits associated with sexy submissiveness playing hard, in-your-face rock would be a great hook. Kanami (lead guitar/songwriter/principal arranger) loved the idea, largely because she has no fashion sense and this way she never had to worry about what to wear on stage. Akane (drummer) thought the idea was dumb but fun, but didn't like how the costume restricted her movement. MISA (bass) hated the costumes, and almost didn't join because of them. After MISA's reaction, Miku only told Saiki (lead vocals) that they would wear 'cute costumes ' when performing. Saiki was horrified when she saw them, not because they were maid uniforms, but because they were boring and dowdy (Saiki is quite the fashionista).
Eventually, things came to a head, and Akane (the leader the band doesn't have) decreed that everyone could design their own outfits, as long as they stuck to the maid theme.
Kanami kept the traditional maid outfit.
Miku started heading deep into cosplay maid territory, like she owned stock in the ruffle-and-flounce factory.
Akane initially ditched the apron, shortened the skirt, and ripped out the shoulder seams of the blouse. Later, Miku helped her make a black and white jumper that suggests a maid uniform while leaving her limbs totally free.
Saiki took a Spanish head housekeeper's uniform, sexed it up, and emerged looking like a sexy dominatrix head maid.
And MISA showed up in a black dress, claiming it was a Croatian maid uniform. Or maybe Lithuanian. She finally went with Ninja maid uniform, because 'you'll never see her cleaning. ' Later, she switched to a Chinese servants outfit.
The above may not be correct in every detail, but it is true in spirit.
Let us bow our heads for a moment and reflect on our dearly departed Tiny Hat.
And a thing about the maid outfits, Tim: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids.
Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all! Thx again, Tim!
I believe I saw them at Coachella a while back. I remember the outfits for sure! Not sure of the venue.
Hmmm, never Coachella. May have been Aftershock 2022 or they were at Lollapalooza this year. They also played some smaller US festivals in 2023.
Thanks for the help! I saw a bit of both Aftershock 2022 and Lollapalooza on CZcams. I lean toward the latter.
You might enjoy "From Now On" (instrumental -- music video), "Blooming" (music video), "Freedom" (live video -- great drum solo) ... and just about everything else by Band-Maid.
As for the bassist, MISA, I have seen her pick, pluck, slap, and tap. She did a tapping duel with the lead guitarist in the song "Clang" at Bochum (audience member video on CZcams) -- one of the few times you will see her playing with a grin on her face. (search for "band-maid clang bochum" and you will find the video).
I enjoyed your review; I'm seeing you for the first time. As to your comments about naysayers,remember music appreciation is purely subjective. For example,Band Maid has spoiled me over all other bands. I'm one of the very few who do not care so much for the other big name Japanese bands,with the exception of TRIDENT-my second favorite band. I think they lack the originality of Band Maid,and their music is too cookie cutter.
I've become a new subscriber,and will remain so as long as you review Band Maid songs once or twice a month. You will find we Maidiacs are very loyal and daily watch for reviews of their music. They have been together for 10 years and have well over 120 songs to their credit with not one bad song. I think you will continue to be impressed with their immense talents. Except for Miku,back up singer who writes most of the lyrics,the other members play 2 or more instruments. Their acoustic sets are especially well received. So,welcome aboard.
Hey James....i feel same way about TriDent and like them a lot. I think their style is very similiar to some BM hard rock style. It's tough when you dont have a lead guitarist and composer like Konami in your band. Also since there is only 3 of them it is even tougher to flesh out a wider sound when playing live compared to BM, BabyMetal and Lovebites....
ooops...forgot to mention great review! love your format and especially the "brutal review"...lol. subscribed
@@user-yd9bx6gs9l And,there are no individual credits for the music with each member writing/contributing to their part after listening to Konami's riff. Each member is valued for their input to the final composition.
First of all, great job Aldo! Second Tim, VERY cool format and you clearly know your stuff. Not because you liked Band-Maid, but because you pointed A LOT of things out that many other Reactors don't catch. Really enjoyed this. Third, I can't recommend any other band more highly. They are the best, most complete band I've ever experienced, and I hope you dive down "The Pigeon Hole" deeper because I have very little doubt you will come to the same conclusion (pick anything for your next reaction. They're THAT good.). Lastly, Band-Maid fans (affectionately known as "Maidiacs" or "Masters and Princesses") take pride in being positive and respectful. I hope that holds true here. Thanks for checking out The Maids! Be well and Happy New Year! 🕊
To paraphrase a legendary showman........"You ain't seen nothing yet !!!" This is what happens when a young lady (band founder Miku Kobato-red flower wearing guitarist) follows her childhood dream to be a rock star. Her nickname is Kuruppo and she says po ! at the end of every sentence. And she has the soul of an 800 year old pigeon.
Along the way she recruits a dazzling guitarist and Mozart quality composer - Kanami Tono (she rocks that PRS you love so much, lol) is just a savant in complex and technical compositions that are always perfect. Her nickname is Mincho (shorty), but a lot of people call her Kanamincho to make it a bit more formal.
Next Kanami says she knows a great drummer, Akane Hirose a/ka Gorilla ( because she pounds the skins like a gorilla........and loves bananas). Akane is one of of the best drummers I have ever seen, male or female, even Jimmy Page compared her favorably to John Bonham. Like you have heard, her fills are magic and she never misses a hit, even when the rest of the band are crowding around making faces at her to break her concentration. She is also technically the band leader.
Next up is MISA MISA MISA, no last name, no lower case letters. She is an amazingly talented bassist with a tremendous feel for the music and is better than many of her peers. Her nickname is The Barefoot Assassin, because she always plays barefoot and because she didn't cotton to the maid costume as Miku designed. So she designated herself The Assassin Maid and solely wears black on stage.
Last, but definitely not LEAST is Saiki Atsumi, who came upon the scene when Miku realized her voice is not really cut out for hard rock. So they held auditions and brought Saiki, a singer and fashion model, into the fold. And here we have the final piece of the puzzle that has become the global sensation Band Maid. Saiki has turned out to be the perfect vocalist for the group and she has developed into one of the best rock vocalists and frontwomen in music today. Her voice is in perfect harmony with Miku's and they complement each other perfectly. Kanami has also delved into vocals herself and done a fine job.
You mentioned how more personal Band Maid is in comparison to Baby Metal and that is the understatement of the decade. I've been following music, mostly rock, since I saw Joey Dee and the Starliters in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1961 and haven't seen or heard of a rock band that was so enamored of their fans, and vice versa. Their shows are not just shows, but an experience to be seen to be believed. I've seen them 3 times since the fall of 2022 and they have been the best three shows I've ever been to. Except for calls of nature, they never leave the stage during their breaks and commiserate with the crowd in an amazingly sincere and genuine manner. For instance, while on their 2022 US Tour, Kanami decided to write an homage to the fans while they were on their tour bus, and wrote Memorable. They even filmed an ad hoc music video in California while they were here for the song. In addition Kanami was ill for a lot of the tour but was a real trouper in the exact sense of the word. They are like no other band I have ever seen or heard.
Enjoy your introduction to the best rock band on the planet. Sorry for the dissertation, lol.
Welcome to the world of Band Maid! The Maidiacs should be arriving in droves with ALL kinds of background information and song suggestions. New sub here...love the name of your channel and your mission statement. Solid Deo Gloria!
Baby Metal = opera (more of a show) but really good at what they do. Band Maid = organic group of musicians (and friends) who love their music and love their fans. And we love them, there is so much to love.
The bass players outfit is a Chinese assassin’s maids outfit… thus the nickname “the barefoot assassin” (she is usually barefoot on stage)
You poked the bear🐻
shook the beehive🐝
stepped on an ants nest🐜
discovered BAND-MAID🎌
It's all over, now.😲
He found "Honey" in the beehive.😏 Happy new year to you Patron.😁👋
Band-Maid is 500lbs of pure genius!
love this band. Crazy part is that i wouldn't even put domination in their top 10. They just have so many bangers.
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin.
If MISA ever has a baby will it be a Barefoot Baby Badass Bass Assassin?
@@GaryHolloway-810 lol
I went to their Hong Kong show at the end of 2023, I ran for Kanami's side of the barrier and made myself comfortable, it was only during the pre show sound check when I realized that the "platform" in front of me were 4 large sound equipment, I spent the entire show eating each and every single one of Akane's kicks.
Welcome to the iceberg known as band maid! You are more than welcome!
Welcome to BAND-MAID Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , if you like to see unstructured activity on stage , check out there song Freedom , btw Jimmy paige , thinks Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla is a good drummer also .
The group NEMOPHILA must be next.
Best band on the planet