“Dice” is a slamming song. Guitarist Kanami writes the music, with Akane & Misa having broad leeway in the rhythm section. Founder/guitarist/vocalist Miku writes the lyrics. I’m not exaggerating when I say this, but there are no bad songs from the ladies, only varying degrees of excellence ranging from good to amazingly fantastic. Keep in mind that their live performance versions are almost always better than the studio originals. Great review, you have plenty of kickass Band Maid songs to choose from.
G'day Steve, that looked like fun! Full conversion to Maidiac almost complete - just need to learn their names: Saiki - lead vocals, some lyrics, Queen of the Stage Miku (Kobato) - rhythm guitar, main lyrics, band founder, heart of the band Kanami - lead guitar, main composer, riff monster, sweetest Rock star MISA - on-stage-barefoot bass assassin, virtuoso bassist that will get you Akane - drums, insanely good feel and fills, elevates every song
Do you know what the Band Maid secret is? - Kanami is a little musical genius who submit melodies to the rest of the band; - Akane and Misa work together on the rythm section and they're close friends; - Miku work on the lyrics and always bring some peace and love in it, kurupo; - Saiki has the final cut and won't hesitate to throw away if it's not good enough. So, what you hear is always the product of this chain of talented Ladies, and only the best comes to your ears. Enjoy the ride.
Blooming is always an excellent choice. Since I first found these ladies, I've watched quite a few other musicians fall in love with this band. Even after they've worked out just how legit they are, Blooming still makes them go "Holy sh*t!" It's kind of a modern rock masterpiece.
Those ~30s during the Blooming solo are some very special bars of rock music! Some of the most perfect & exciting I’ve ever heard - absolute 🔥🔥🔥 Ofc the entire song is epic 🤘🏼😎
do you all remember when "Blooming" dropped we all thought that was Akane on beast mode? Little did we know what Akane on beast mode really was until Unseen World came out
Blooming is one of those songs where everything comes together so perfectly it's hard to pick out one thing that makes it work. It's a compositional tour de force.
It's a bit misleading when people say "they are the best band in the world". Are they "the best musicians" in the world? Definitely not! Not by a long stretch really, though they are definitely talented and above-par players (even Miku got really good as rhythm guitarist really fast). What makes them stand apart from other bands is the combination of all their talents : how Kanami's composition are filled with amazing drum fills by Akane and MISA's bass lines , complimented by the very unique vocals and harmonies of Saiki and Miku and then carefully envelopped in a dizzying and yet finely structured wall of guitar noise by Miku and of course (closing the circle) Kanami. The nearly omnipresent not extremely technically complex solos which are always the perfect length and never overstay are just sugar on top. It's not so much that they are "the best band in the world", and more that they are so unique they can not really be compared to any other band.
I'll agree with this. They certainly are not following another group. They are their own thing and others will be following them. Put your Kitsune Up!! Po!
Totally agree. Not the best musicians in the world and not the best band in the world. unless!! You measure this by how happy they make you feel. Then maybe they are that good. Not many bands put a smile on my face like these girls.
Please do BAND-MAID regularly there's so much good music. I can't remember what the first song you did was but make Blooming or the live version of WARNING next. Have you done NEMOPHILA yet? Iff not you need to make it a priority. They are heavier than BAND-MAID but still really good.
MISA! MISA! MISA! PoP-Punk is a term that has been used a lot to describe Band Maid, particularly early on. By 2016-2017 they had moved a bit away from that side (probably due to all the managment changes and more freedom in their ability to write their own songs) and into a heavier Rock feel but by late 2018-2019 it started to come back a lot more in their songs. Great catch! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
I respected the pop-punk bands for their energy and their hook-writing ability, but for me they always lacked overall musical depth (tho this could be because they never inspired me to dig into stuff beyond the hits I'd hear on radio or tv). There was no _meat_ in the sense that the arrangements were pretty pedestrian, they pretty much always hoed the same row, and there were few if any WOW moments in the playing; it felt like one could reshuffle the band memberships and barely notice. More alternative choices like Hum or Sunny Day Real Estate were a lot more interesting for me, and just as catchy in their own way. Not only did Band-Maid take that sub-genre and fill it out to its full potential, IMO they've done the same with arena rock and thrash, and lately with (hard) proggy stuff (the latter by taking material that _does_ have musical meat on its bones and making it catchy as well). And then somehow they can also throw all these things together in the same song, along with some funky or jazzy bits (I even hear some contemporary R&B in "Corallium") and somehow make them all flow together instead of just being juxtaposed next to each other. (P.S. There were/are definitely one or two stand-out bands in each of these areas, but I think the Maids stand alongside them while adding some new wrinkles.) Solid reaction once again, I like your concise "quick observations" style.
Boy do I agree with this… when i first kept hearing people call Band Maid “punk” or “pop punk”, I was like WTF, I’ve never heard anything in that genre that in any way compares to this?! So, it’s just a surface-level comparison. Nowadays their compositions, instrumentally, remind me of classic Yes, and Rush, with those pop-punk vocal stylings that so many people mention. That’s a tremendous combination, obviously, although I’d have never guessed that such a thing would exist if I didn’t hear it myself. And it’s not really as simple as that, since they are too diverse for me or anyone else to sum up in just a sentence or two.
The question of why I haven't heard of this Band much earlier doesn't leave me completely either. Fact is, that I am very grateful that I 'stumbled' across them. And since I can't repeat this experience (unfortunately), it makes me happy every time to see this in others, which also means that the awareness for this outstanding band grows, and they get a bit closer to their goal of 'world-domination'. :) _____________________ 【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️
this song is an absolute masterpiece written by kanami. still my favorite MAID song 4 years after it's release - almost to the day - feb 2018. some of the sickest changes i've ever heard. as much as i love their new stuff they hold a special place in my heart with the videos made from about 2014 - 2018. official mv's for real existence , don't you tell me , daydreaming - a true rock ballad , alone - their first band written song , the non fiction days , don't let me down , are all videos you need to see if you love this. i'll leave a link for 'yolo' which is just more awesomeness from the MAIDS with very few reactions. czcams.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/video.html
Band-Maid song is the best medicine you can find to cure your cold. Don't forget to listen to another Band-Maid song before you go to bed! Take care and hope you get well soon😉
@@normanweaver7935 Two Band-Maid songs are always better than one. But he must be careful because he may not be able to stop at 2 songs and end up staying awake throughout the night👍😁
When Band-Maid roll the dice, they always come up double six. THE best Rock band in the history of the universe* (*probably before the Big Band too but physics hasn't delved that deep into the cosmic pigeon hole yet).
They are indeed medicine. I have to listen to them every day. They have quite literally kept me sane the last 3 years. Hope to God they include Chicago in their tour but I will go wherever I need to go including Japan ❤️🤘
I remember when Dice dropped. We were all just floored from the first notes of MISA's intro. At that time this song was one of their heaviest.... then came Conqueror (album) and they went to a more mid-tempo sound (for good reasons)... and then... then the MASTERPIECE that is Unseen World dropped last year and Band-Maid blew everyone's minds with the sonic assault that album is.... Playing World Domination, Conqueror, and Unseen World back to back to back will melt your brain. You mentioned that you still have Blooming to watch... if that doesn't become your favorite Band-Maid song or one of them I would be surprised. As amazing as Dice is Blooming takes it to another level... then... LOL... there is No God. When I first heard No God I was giggling at the sheer audacity and boldness of that composition. Keep up the Band-Maid journey. It is rewarding and worth the trip!
@@madsstavang LOL. Same.. and then what happened next broke my brain. I was literally sitting in my chair, headphones on, laughing out loud so hard I was crying.
@@madsstavang It's not uncommon, Steve does it in this reaction. I think my sentimental favorite is the Champ of Medium going, "I am ANGRY at how good this is. Do you understand? I'm a very confused, messy person. But all I know right now is, I really like this and I want to more of this please." Me, I just weep quiet tears of joy that I exist in this time period and clicked on that CZcams suggestion.
Dice is not an eerie song. It's a very positive song. The girl, blindfolded in the dark and holding a doll, stands up at the end of the song, takes her blindfold and walks into the light. In her life, the dice are rolled regardless of her feelings. We don't know what the outside world is, but we're not happy if we don't step forward.
It's true that fans can sound very exaggerated when we say that these five girls are the best hard rock band of the moment, but if you stop to think about it... it is that today nobody puts as much into their music as Band Maid. Infinite guitar riffs, top notch musicianship, energetic two hours live performances, chemistry on and off stage, songwriting that is both progressive and popular, with a lead bass vs lead guitar uncharted (because of being completely new) architecture, original and edgy drumming, multilayered catchy vocals with heavenly voices... and so much more I could go on. They do nothing but fill the lives of their fans (we the masters and princesess) with joy and good music, nobody cares for them as much as they do.
There's that weird and special thing with Band-Maid where you become a fan, and then you keep hearing and noticing more and more and more as you keep listening to them. Ryan Mear played some bits from the _UW_ score CD with the vocals stripped out and pretty much everybody, even non-musicians, was like "Holy Crap I never knew that guitar part was even THERE before!" Not that we don't love the vocals too, but they can be distracting and bury other stuff in the mix....although I do think even if one never consciously heard it, that extra guitar track added something that makes people go, "Oh holy cow this is GOOOOOOOOD but I don't even know why." It's like adding an eighth-teaspoon of a spice that no one would normally _taste_ to a dish, but which accentuates all the obvious flavors. Kanami, and the band as a whole, are freakin' geniuses, and I think it's just because they can, and they want to, because they love music - because somehow they usually know the difference between doing something just to do something _extra_ vs. doing something because it _works_ and also goes above and beyond. I mean there are bands that I love that make an effort to make real quality music, but B-M _starts_ at that level and then builds from there. (And I should say that there _are_ other bands with different styles who do the same, it's just that the Maids hit almost allllll my personal sweet spots.)
@@stevehall5128 Hi Steve!. I agree of course. For a while, at the beginning, I was wondering if I was deceiving me, if I was exaggerating myself. I don't care if I'm a fanboy, I just wanted to be honest with myself. Then Conqueror came along, I heard instrumental Domination and I didn't hesitate anymore. The five of them probably make up the best songwriting team in active.
Great reaction, Steve! "Dice" IS medicine. (I wonder if your cold has abated?) "Blooming" and "No God" are excellent choices. With this band, everything is an excellent choice as you are beginning to find out. Seriously, it's CRAZY! Looking forwad to more. Thanks man! 🕊
Great reaction and pretty much how I felt when I first heard Dice. I’d heard Thrill & Domination (MV & live). When I heard this, I immediately bought and downloaded their World Domination album.
So many people say Band Maid just makes you happy. I agree. How can you not be happy hearing and watching them. I've got tickets to see them in October. I can't wait!
This is a PEFERCT song played by a PERFECT band ! This song totally sold me. Then I saw their live clips. Now a.fan for Life.. I think they have been to London ? YES, they ARE the best hard Rock band on the planet, hands down !
I would recommend doing a BAND-MAID double feature by checking out the "Manners, Black Hole" live video they uploaded. Both great songs (of course, I mean...BAND-MAID, duh) but Black Hole especially will melt your brain. Nemophila is also great, as others have said, and another J-Metal band with harsh vocals I'm trying to point people to is SAISEIGA. The last one there is newer, having just released their first album last week, I think. I'm really infatuated with their singer Regan's voice. It might be simply a personal taste thing, but there's something about her voice that hits me just right.
The songs that Steve has reacted to so far, in case anyone is wondering are: 1: Domination Live 2: Freedom Live 3: Onset 4: Sense 5: Manners/Black Hole and now, Dice I followed your recommendation and gave a quick listen to RIDE ON by SAISEIGA. Very cool; I'll check out some more later. I get what you're saying about her voice, too.
@@normanweaver7935 He already did Manners/Black Hole? Stupid CZcams! I swear it never came up in my feed. I'm going to go watch it now. SAISEIGA's pretty cool, huh? The one-take Regan did for Ride On is great.
Thanks Norman! Great to have someone out there keeping track of things! haha. That's 6 reaction videos so far I guess... I get the feeling I will do another 60 of them. I just can't believe every song is so good. Eventually one of them has to be a bit average... surely... We'll see!
Although as a counterpoint (and not nay-saying your preferences at all), I have definitely been more able to appreciate styles that I found off-putting before through reading comments from B-M fans who are coming from those parts of the musical spectrum. I assume it's because of their diversity, but they're a great bridge or entry-point from one style to an unfamiliar one. Funny thing is that there are quite a few screams from Miku on _Unseen World_ but they're in her own style and she does all kinds of other vocal stuff on top of that. A lot of bands are like, "OK, that works well, we'll just do that ad infinitum" and Band-Maid is like, "We're gonna do that AND six other things."
Love your comment, Steve. Mark, I can definitely see how in a world of rock which increasingly features scream vocals it can feel oddly refreshing when a band doesn't have that element. But, as per Steve's comment, Band-Maid certainly don't seem to limit themselves musically... and I think neither should anyone. Explore some light music, and explore heavier music with scream vocals. There is a place for all of it.
@@SteveOGRock great reactions Steve. I appreciate everyone’s comments and their appreciation for all kinds of music. I was just stating mine. I love a good scream that can carry a melody and Lzzy Hale is the best. But (my opinion) I don’t care for monotone Cookie Monster vocalists or in the case of Nemophila, a screeching fan belt on a ‘68 Chevy. It’s just my opinion. I hope you all can accept that like I can accept yours.
Sincere apologies to all the Nemophila fans out there. I went back and tried listening to Revive again and once it was passed the screaming intro their vocalist was totally amazing. I’m so glad to see she can sing so well. An occasional scream is ok but still, for me, the intro is hard to take. The first time I listen I couldn’t take it and stopped before the actual singing started. I have learned a lesson.
Starting by kicking you down the stairs with some bad ass bass or guitar riff seconded by amazing drums, then catching you with these freaking catchy, sweet, pop like chorus melodies... just to kick you down to the next floor right after. I love this.
I discovered Band-Maid about a month ago. They are simply awesome. It's fantastic to see real musicians and people who really know music get off on them like I do!
I consider Dice to be one of my favorite Jrock/Japanese songs of all time, up there with the songs made by some of the top Jrock bands. I used to think that this is "only" a great, fun, and uplifting song, but after hearing it carefully multiple times, I came to the realization that something's different about Dice. If you think about it, and hear it again and again and again, everything fits perfectly, the tune, chorus, bridge, transition, tone selection, even the emphasis on the vocal during certain bars and the words used, the noticeable huge basslines but not overpowering anything, and the drum beats, everything is very very close to perfect in a sense of what a Japanese Hard Rock song could ever be.
A BAND-MAID a day keeps the doctor away 😊 You had a lot of good points describing the BAND-MAID phenomenon, but Saiki "screaming, growling, grunting" or whatever you'd like to call it, no, please no. Never.
If you haven’t already.. you really must hear “Alone” MV. It’s the first time the label let them write their own song, and the rest is history. They wrote everything since! It’s the genius of the genius we know as BANDMAID🤟🏻
I love these girls. They certainly are the complete package. Brilliant musicians. Great image. I can’t wait to see them live if they come to London. I understand they are coming in November 2022. Really hope so. Favourite song DICE!!!!!!!!
To me they are a pop fusion band they do pop power ballad, pop metal, pop-funk, prog pop, pop metal or anything goes, pop factor mainly comes from vocal melody and they would sound completely different without vocal, but then it wouldn't be the same, it won't be the bandmaid I love. 5 of them complete the sound. It's not just one of them standing out. Everyone adds so much to their music. Does something that can change their songs for the better. Dice is funky as...and with bit of a bluesy tone as well as pop punk. So addictive when the end result is always so musically satisfying.
I usually tell people to beware of Band Maids charm........but its to late for you, fortunately the penalty......is a Big Smile & an aggravating yearning, to listen to another song❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌 P.S. For killer female screaming vocals & more great musicianship try, Nemophila, " Dissension." MV 🔥🤘
This why I watch music review channels......to watch you experience BM songs for the first time is so much fun !!!!! You have to check out to Real Existence .....My Fav BM song !!!!!
Not a bad song. They are the best rock band in the world in my humble opinion. The parts all fit and they are actually friends. Watch some of the fan cam stuff and you'll really see what they're about.
It's so funny....when ever Im in a funky mood.....all I have to do is listen to your review of Dice and I really instantly feel uplifted....LoL Thanks......BYW please check out the new release....Shambles !!!!!!!!!!
Yup! they are unreal......Honestly they have changed how i listen to music. I now pay more attention to the bass. Also i look to see if a song is just copy and paste or just plain simple. I don't know if they are the best hard rock band in the world right now. But they would have my vote. Can you tell me who is doing it better? Check out the song Arcadia Girl. Unfortunately i do not have a link for you. I have it on Apple music. Maybe someone knows where you can hear it. Tell me a Band playing like that right now? I cant think of any. Great reaction.......
i downloaded Arcadia Girl from my cd and also have a link for Arcadia Girl when it was their opener in their show in Mexico in 2016 (b4 the start of the song they all introduce themselves in Spanish). P n D also has a pictorial version of Arcadia girl. that is one of my top 3 B-M songs
You want something amazing? Please pretty please do a double feature - Band-Maid 'Secret My Lips' and Band-Maiko 'Secret Maiko Lips' in that order. I won't explain anything, it will ruin the surprise...... subscribed
happy and complimentary the entire video... what did you do with the real Steve? (gets to the end of the video... ah, Steve O is hopped up on cold meds, that ...explains much.... )
Hahaha! Oh dear, is it really that rare that I'm complimentary throughout? XD lol. I try to find the positives in the music I listen to but also I want to try and be objective and honest about what I think of things. And I think the end result is that some reaction videos of mine have truly special moments like this... when I hear a song like Dice and I just have nothing but great things to say about it because I really mean it. This song, this band, is quite exceptional. If I just pretend to love every song I listen to then none of my reactions have any value. They have to be authentic. I genuinely loved every second of this one. It deserves the praise in my view. Either way, I'm genuinely honoured that you've clearly watched enough of my content to have a take on my general feedback style haha. Thanks for coming back, bishop steiner! Great to have you here.
So say it! Best F*cking Band in The World! If you don't agree have the balls to say who is. You haven't done 'Blooming'? Okay, now I know why you didn't know they were the Best F*cking Band in The World! You als o have to do 'Rinne' their heaviest song yet.
when i say they are the best rock band in the world i always emphasize "band" there is no other group of musicians with the talent, charisma commaraderie or sheer love of music and of their fans that compose one band. there might be individual musicians that are better but no band that is better from top to bottom in all aspects of their music technicality composing performance and joy of being together
I like band maid like any other bands. I don’t like fanboys/girls making bands like a competition of who is the best, leave that to Simon Cowell! A lot of bands making great songs out there. Don’t confine yourself!
If you're going to do No God (and you totally should) you could try something different and do a double header. If you google "Bandmaid No God Instumental" there is a studio version without vocals where you pick up fills and parts that you totally miss when the voals are over the top, then play the Live version of the song which is on their channel.
Hmm... I do understand the reasoning there, and appreciate the tip, but really... as much as I want to hear every detail as much as possible what I am most interested in is hearing the full intended song with every element including vocals first time round. So thank you for the suggestion, but I'm going to dive into the live version I think.
NOOOO! No scream voice in Band-Maid please... It is the reason i enjoy them so much, i want actually a good singer and not somebody who is growling and screaming into their microphone... I know that is an art for itself, but i personally hate it and dont like it at ALL! That is the reason i avoid so many metal bands, i know they make great music, i would hear an instrumental FOR SURE, but the screaming kills it for me... Band-Maid is perfect how they are!
@@stevehall5128 I liked it from Linkin Park f.e., there are very "special circumstances" that i like screaming in an song... At Dollsbox it is okay, i hear some songs from them, but not everything... At the moment i am stuck with Trident and Band-Maid of course :)
Dyk the new telescope that was launched into space has discovered that the Earth doesn't revolve around the Sun, it actually revolves around BAND-MAID :)
Haha! Thanks! What are ye, a Cowboys fan? Giants? "Commanders"? Gotta be one of those surely.... heheh. Thanks for taking the time to send a comment my way. Glad to hear you like the bands I like.
4:17 "Wasn't that amazing?" It certainly was. But what's even more amazing is that was not the exception, it was the rule. It's just BAND-MAID doing BAND-MAID things.
“Dice” is a slamming song. Guitarist Kanami writes the music, with Akane & Misa having broad leeway in the rhythm section. Founder/guitarist/vocalist Miku writes the lyrics. I’m not exaggerating when I say this, but there are no bad songs from the ladies, only varying degrees of excellence ranging from good to amazingly fantastic. Keep in mind that their live performance versions are almost always better than the studio originals. Great review, you have plenty of kickass Band Maid songs to choose from.
G'day Steve, that looked like fun! Full conversion to Maidiac almost complete - just need to learn their names:
Saiki - lead vocals, some lyrics, Queen of the Stage
Miku (Kobato) - rhythm guitar, main lyrics, band founder, heart of the band
Kanami - lead guitar, main composer, riff monster, sweetest Rock star
MISA - on-stage-barefoot bass assassin, virtuoso bassist that will get you
Akane - drums, insanely good feel and fills, elevates every song
Do you know what the Band Maid secret is?
- Kanami is a little musical genius who submit melodies to the rest of the band;
- Akane and Misa work together on the rythm section and they're close friends;
- Miku work on the lyrics and always bring some peace and love in it, kurupo;
- Saiki has the final cut and won't hesitate to throw away if it's not good enough.
So, what you hear is always the product of this chain of talented Ladies, and only the best comes to your ears. Enjoy the ride.
Blooming is always an excellent choice. Since I first found these ladies, I've watched quite a few other musicians fall in love with this band. Even after they've worked out just how legit they are, Blooming still makes them go "Holy sh*t!" It's kind of a modern rock masterpiece.
Those ~30s during the Blooming solo are some very special bars of rock music! Some of the most perfect & exciting I’ve ever heard - absolute 🔥🔥🔥
Ofc the entire song is epic 🤘🏼😎
Second Blooming. It’s the perfect song.
Man, I am so excited to hear Blooming based on the comments I'm reading here. Can't wait.
do you all remember when "Blooming" dropped we all thought that was Akane on beast mode? Little did we know what Akane on beast mode really was until Unseen World came out
Blooming is one of those songs where everything comes together so perfectly it's hard to pick out one thing that makes it work. It's a compositional tour de force.
It's a bit misleading when people say "they are the best band in the world". Are they "the best musicians" in the world? Definitely not! Not by a long stretch really, though they are definitely talented and above-par players (even Miku got really good as rhythm guitarist really fast).
What makes them stand apart from other bands is the combination of all their talents : how Kanami's composition are filled with amazing drum fills by Akane and MISA's bass lines , complimented by the very unique vocals and harmonies of Saiki and Miku and then carefully envelopped in a dizzying and yet finely structured wall of guitar noise by Miku and of course (closing the circle) Kanami.
The nearly omnipresent not extremely technically complex solos which are always the perfect length and never overstay are just sugar on top.
It's not so much that they are "the best band in the world", and more that they are so unique they can not really be compared to any other band.
I'll agree with this. They certainly are not following another group. They are their own thing and others will be following them.
Put your Kitsune Up!! Po!
Totally agree. Not the best musicians in the world and not the best band in the world.
unless!! You measure this by how happy they make you feel. Then maybe they are that good. Not many bands put a smile on my face like these girls.
Every Band-Maid reaction that ends with the reactor saying "fuuuuck me!" .... warms my heart. ;-)
haha! it's entirely involuntary and entirely appropriate.
Please do BAND-MAID regularly there's so much good music. I can't remember what the first song you did was but make Blooming or the live version of WARNING next. Have you done NEMOPHILA yet? Iff not you need to make it a priority. They are heavier than BAND-MAID but still really good.
Thanks Stephen! Not done Nemophila yet, but they are on the list...
MISA! MISA! MISA!
PoP-Punk is a term that has been used a lot to describe Band Maid, particularly early on. By 2016-2017 they had moved a bit away from that side (probably due to all the managment changes and more freedom in their ability to write their own songs) and into a heavier Rock feel but by late 2018-2019 it started to come back a lot more in their songs. Great catch!
More Band Maid Always!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
'Best hard rock group' around sounds a bit much at first, but then it's a few songs further in and you realise you are starting to think it yourself.
I respected the pop-punk bands for their energy and their hook-writing ability, but for me they always lacked overall musical depth (tho this could be because they never inspired me to dig into stuff beyond the hits I'd hear on radio or tv). There was no _meat_ in the sense that the arrangements were pretty pedestrian, they pretty much always hoed the same row, and there were few if any WOW moments in the playing; it felt like one could reshuffle the band memberships and barely notice. More alternative choices like Hum or Sunny Day Real Estate were a lot more interesting for me, and just as catchy in their own way.
Not only did Band-Maid take that sub-genre and fill it out to its full potential, IMO they've done the same with arena rock and thrash, and lately with (hard) proggy stuff (the latter by taking material that _does_ have musical meat on its bones and making it catchy as well). And then somehow they can also throw all these things together in the same song, along with some funky or jazzy bits (I even hear some contemporary R&B in "Corallium") and somehow make them all flow together instead of just being juxtaposed next to each other. (P.S. There were/are definitely one or two stand-out bands in each of these areas, but I think the Maids stand alongside them while adding some new wrinkles.)
Solid reaction once again, I like your concise "quick observations" style.
I fully agree. Band-Maid makes everything better.
Boy do I agree with this… when i first kept hearing people call Band Maid “punk” or “pop punk”, I was like WTF, I’ve never heard anything in that genre that in any way compares to this?! So, it’s just a surface-level comparison. Nowadays their compositions, instrumentally, remind me of classic Yes, and Rush, with those pop-punk vocal stylings that so many people mention. That’s a tremendous combination, obviously, although I’d have never guessed that such a thing would exist if I didn’t hear it myself. And it’s not really as simple as that, since they are too diverse for me or anyone else to sum up in just a sentence or two.
@@interstellardave Hence my unintended short novel here 😃
Thanks Steve! I like your thorough and thoughtful comments.
The question of why I haven't heard of this Band much earlier doesn't leave me completely either. Fact is, that I am very grateful that I 'stumbled' across them. And since I can't repeat this experience (unfortunately), it makes me happy every time to see this in others, which also means that the awareness for this outstanding band grows, and they get a bit closer to their goal of 'world-domination'. :)
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【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️
this song is an absolute masterpiece written by kanami. still my favorite MAID song 4 years after it's release - almost to the day - feb 2018. some of the sickest changes i've ever heard. as much as i love their new stuff they hold a special place in my heart with the videos made from about 2014 - 2018. official mv's for real existence , don't you tell me , daydreaming - a true rock ballad , alone - their first band written song , the non fiction days , don't let me down , are all videos you need to see if you love this. i'll leave a link for 'yolo' which is just more awesomeness from the MAIDS with very few reactions. czcams.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/video.html
Thanks, I've added this to my list now
Band-Maid song is the best medicine you can find to cure your cold. Don't forget to listen to another Band-Maid song before you go to bed!
Take care and hope you get well soon😉
"Take two Band-Maid songs and call me in the morning."😀
@@normanweaver7935 Two Band-Maid songs are always better than one. But he must be careful because he may not be able to stop at 2 songs and end up staying awake throughout the night👍😁
@@K.H.D710 can confirm....
Hahaha! This thread made me properly laugh.
Band-Maid is definitely helping me recover. Well, that, and penicillin haha.
@@SteveOGRock Good to know you are recovering. Penicillin is a good support as well👍😁
Everything they do is on a different level than everyone else! Every roll of the dice comes up a winner!! 🔥
When Band-Maid roll the dice, they always come up double six. THE best Rock band in the history of the universe* (*probably before the Big Band too but physics hasn't delved that deep into the cosmic pigeon hole yet).
The PO is eternal
They are indeed medicine. I have to listen to them every day. They have quite literally kept me sane the last 3 years. Hope to God they include Chicago in their tour but I will go wherever I need to go including Japan ❤️🤘
I live in South Carolina and would happily fly to Chicago to see Band-Maid ! Hopefully they come to Atlanta that's only a 3 hour drive =)
@@barrycounts490 We welcome all maidiacs to Chicago! Home of the blues and the best pizza.
Band Maid, five puzzle pieces that fit together perfectly to create beautiful musical landscapes. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Band-Maid, DICE. Always comin' up a winner! Thx, Steve!
I remember when Dice dropped. We were all just floored from the first notes of MISA's intro. At that time this song was one of their heaviest.... then came Conqueror (album) and they went to a more mid-tempo sound (for good reasons)... and then... then the MASTERPIECE that is Unseen World dropped last year and Band-Maid blew everyone's minds with the sonic assault that album is.... Playing World Domination, Conqueror, and Unseen World back to back to back will melt your brain.
You mentioned that you still have Blooming to watch... if that doesn't become your favorite Band-Maid song or one of them I would be surprised. As amazing as Dice is Blooming takes it to another level... then... LOL... there is No God. When I first heard No God I was giggling at the sheer audacity and boldness of that composition.
Keep up the Band-Maid journey. It is rewarding and worth the trip!
When No God hit "that part" in the second verse, I was like "fuck yes!" Little did I know it was just an appetizer.
@@madsstavang LOL. Same.. and then what happened next broke my brain. I was literally sitting in my chair, headphones on, laughing out loud so hard I was crying.
@@cembor I did my share of hysterical laughing while listening to Unseen World 😁
@@madsstavang It's not uncommon, Steve does it in this reaction. I think my sentimental favorite is the Champ of Medium going, "I am ANGRY at how good this is. Do you understand? I'm a very confused, messy person. But all I know right now is, I really like this and I want to more of this please."
Me, I just weep quiet tears of joy that I exist in this time period and clicked on that CZcams suggestion.
I am so excited to hear more from what you folks are commenting. It's just all so good!
Dice is not an eerie song. It's a very positive song. The girl, blindfolded in the dark and holding a doll, stands up at the end of the song, takes her blindfold and walks into the light. In her life, the dice are rolled regardless of her feelings. We don't know what the outside world is, but we're not happy if we don't step forward.
It's true that fans can sound very exaggerated when we say that these five girls are the best hard rock band of the moment, but if you stop to think about it... it is that today nobody puts as much into their music as Band Maid. Infinite guitar riffs, top notch musicianship, energetic two hours live performances, chemistry on and off stage, songwriting that is both progressive and popular, with a lead bass vs lead guitar uncharted (because of being completely new) architecture, original and edgy drumming, multilayered catchy vocals with heavenly voices... and so much more I could go on. They do nothing but fill the lives of their fans (we the masters and princesess) with joy and good music, nobody cares for them as much as they do.
There's that weird and special thing with Band-Maid where you become a fan, and then you keep hearing and noticing more and more and more as you keep listening to them. Ryan Mear played some bits from the _UW_ score CD with the vocals stripped out and pretty much everybody, even non-musicians, was like "Holy Crap I never knew that guitar part was even THERE before!" Not that we don't love the vocals too, but they can be distracting and bury other stuff in the mix....although I do think even if one never consciously heard it, that extra guitar track added something that makes people go, "Oh holy cow this is GOOOOOOOOD but I don't even know why." It's like adding an eighth-teaspoon of a spice that no one would normally _taste_ to a dish, but which accentuates all the obvious flavors. Kanami, and the band as a whole, are freakin' geniuses, and I think it's just because they can, and they want to, because they love music - because somehow they usually know the difference between doing something just to do something _extra_ vs. doing something because it _works_ and also goes above and beyond. I mean there are bands that I love that make an effort to make real quality music, but B-M _starts_ at that level and then builds from there. (And I should say that there _are_ other bands with different styles who do the same, it's just that the Maids hit almost allllll my personal sweet spots.)
@@stevehall5128 Hi Steve!. I agree of course. For a while, at the beginning, I was wondering if I was deceiving me, if I was exaggerating myself. I don't care if I'm a fanboy, I just wanted to be honest with myself. Then Conqueror came along, I heard instrumental Domination and I didn't hesitate anymore. The five of them probably make up the best songwriting team in active.
I just say that Band-Maid is my FAVORITE band. To say that they are the best hard rock band on the planet like it's a fact is a bit childish.
One of my Band-Maid favorites. You said it: Heart filled with joy! Same here. I fcking love this song!
Also with "Blooming" for example.
I agree, BAND-MAID is medicine! Great reaction! 🤘😎🤘
Just try "Play" live. A song with a great Bassline.
Probably one of the best bass lines I have ever heard! (And that's saying something as I'm 61.....lol
Great reaction, Steve! "Dice" IS medicine. (I wonder if your cold has abated?) "Blooming" and "No God" are excellent choices. With this band, everything is an excellent choice as you are beginning to find out. Seriously, it's CRAZY! Looking forwad to more. Thanks man! 🕊
They're awesome! Band Maid Forever! Great Reaction Brother!😊😎✌🤘
Hey Doobie you got a shout out on Mr B "Yurago". Naturally i had to comment.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 I saw and my beard and I had a good laugh out of it over breakfast. 😊😊😊🤘
@@doobiejones9388 LMAO🤣 That's hilarious :)
Great reaction and pretty much how I felt when I first heard Dice. I’d heard Thrill & Domination (MV & live). When I heard this, I immediately bought and downloaded their World Domination album.
I have now added "Thrill" to my list. Hadn't had a recommendation for that one before I don't think.
So many people say Band Maid just makes you happy. I agree. How can you not be happy hearing and watching them. I've got tickets to see them in October. I can't wait!
I just love this band.
This is a PEFERCT song played by a PERFECT band ! This song totally sold me. Then I saw their live clips. Now a.fan for Life.. I think they have been to London ? YES, they ARE the best hard Rock band on the planet, hands down !
They are so awesome
These ladies are going to save rock n' roll.
Yay! Steve is reviewing Dice. This is the song that made me a Madiac.
It is SUCH a tune. Loved it.
same here my reaction to the intro was "WTF this rhythm section kicks ass "(didn't know MISA or Akane's names at the time)
I love it when you said " My heart is filled with joy" 😅 These girls are awesome and great live. Great reactions always!!
I would recommend doing a BAND-MAID double feature by checking out the "Manners, Black Hole" live video they uploaded. Both great songs (of course, I mean...BAND-MAID, duh) but Black Hole especially will melt your brain.
Nemophila is also great, as others have said, and another J-Metal band with harsh vocals I'm trying to point people to is SAISEIGA. The last one there is newer, having just released their first album last week, I think. I'm really infatuated with their singer Regan's voice. It might be simply a personal taste thing, but there's something about her voice that hits me just right.
The songs that Steve has reacted to so far, in case anyone is wondering are:
1: Domination Live
2: Freedom Live
3: Onset
4: Sense
5: Manners/Black Hole
and now, Dice
I followed your recommendation and gave a quick listen to RIDE ON by SAISEIGA. Very cool; I'll check out some more later. I get what you're saying about her voice, too.
@@normanweaver7935 He already did Manners/Black Hole? Stupid CZcams! I swear it never came up in my feed. I'm going to go watch it now.
SAISEIGA's pretty cool, huh? The one-take Regan did for Ride On is great.
@@iDEATH And another super solid Japanese female drummer? WTF is going on over there? 😊
@@normanweaver7935 Right? Something in the strawberry milk over there or something. Whatever it is, I'm all for it if it keeps giving us great music!
Thanks Norman! Great to have someone out there keeping track of things! haha.
That's 6 reaction videos so far I guess... I get the feeling I will do another 60 of them. I just can't believe every song is so good. Eventually one of them has to be a bit average... surely... We'll see!
No screaming. It’s why I love this band. It makes them even more special. I don’t care for bands like Nemophila because of the vocals.
Although as a counterpoint (and not nay-saying your preferences at all), I have definitely been more able to appreciate styles that I found off-putting before through reading comments from B-M fans who are coming from those parts of the musical spectrum. I assume it's because of their diversity, but they're a great bridge or entry-point from one style to an unfamiliar one. Funny thing is that there are quite a few screams from Miku on _Unseen World_ but they're in her own style and she does all kinds of other vocal stuff on top of that.
A lot of bands are like, "OK, that works well, we'll just do that ad infinitum" and Band-Maid is like, "We're gonna do that AND six other things."
Love your comment, Steve.
Mark, I can definitely see how in a world of rock which increasingly features scream vocals it can feel oddly refreshing when a band doesn't have that element. But, as per Steve's comment, Band-Maid certainly don't seem to limit themselves musically... and I think neither should anyone. Explore some light music, and explore heavier music with scream vocals. There is a place for all of it.
@@SteveOGRock great reactions Steve. I appreciate everyone’s comments and their appreciation for all kinds of music. I was just stating mine. I love a good scream that can carry a melody and Lzzy Hale is the best. But (my opinion) I don’t care for monotone Cookie Monster vocalists or in the case of Nemophila, a screeching fan belt on a ‘68 Chevy. It’s just my opinion. I hope you all can accept that like I can accept yours.
Sincere apologies to all the Nemophila fans out there. I went back and tried listening to Revive again and once it was passed the screaming intro their vocalist was totally amazing. I’m so glad to see she can sing so well. An occasional scream is ok but still, for me, the intro is hard to take. The first time I listen I couldn’t take it and stopped before the actual singing started. I have learned a lesson.
You will love the MV for, choose me,an absolute banger,2 guitar solos,bass solo,a perfect recipe.
Starting by kicking you down the stairs with some bad ass bass or guitar riff seconded by amazing drums, then catching you with these freaking catchy, sweet, pop like chorus melodies... just to kick you down to the next floor right after. I love this.
Thanks for the reaction.
Hope you feel better soon.
My suggestion.... PLEASE more Band Maid. ❤
Will do for sure!
I discovered Band-Maid about a month ago. They are simply awesome. It's fantastic to see real musicians and people who really know music get off on them like I do!
I consider Dice to be one of my favorite Jrock/Japanese songs of all time, up there with the songs made by some of the top Jrock bands. I used to think that this is "only" a great, fun, and uplifting song, but after hearing it carefully multiple times, I came to the realization that something's different about Dice. If you think about it, and hear it again and again and again, everything fits perfectly, the tune, chorus, bridge, transition, tone selection, even the emphasis on the vocal during certain bars and the words used, the noticeable huge basslines but not overpowering anything, and the drum beats, everything is very very close to perfect in a sense of what a Japanese Hard Rock song could ever be.
"My heart is filled with joy" I felt the same way...These Japanese bands are so good and on a different level.
A BAND-MAID a day keeps the doctor away 😊
You had a lot of good points describing the BAND-MAID phenomenon, but Saiki "screaming, growling, grunting" or whatever you'd like to call it, no, please no. Never.
haha I dunno... it could be epic! XD
If you haven’t already.. you really must hear “Alone” MV. It’s the first time the label let them write their own song, and the rest is history. They wrote everything since! It’s the genius of the genius we know as BANDMAID🤟🏻
Thank you for your reaction video. I love it when the emotions come to the surface. These girls are amazing! 👍
The first Maid song I ever heard around three years ago. I was hooked immediately. I've listened to them every day since.
Yup a very good song- thanks for the reaction :)
band maid is gonna be in PHILLY IN OCTOBER 26TH!!! IM GOING TO THE SAN FRANCISCO SHOW IN OCT. 14TH!!! Let’s gooooo!!!
The hype is real, all killer no filler! As you may have guessed by now you can basically pick any song and you'll likely enjoy it.
Yes Band Maid ist medicine,...you'r right!.....Nice reaction!,...thank's!
I love these girls. They certainly are the complete package. Brilliant musicians. Great image. I can’t wait to see them live if they come to London. I understand they are coming in November 2022. Really hope so. Favourite song DICE!!!!!!!!
10 out of 10 doctors recommend listening to Band-Maid every day for your metal health.
100%
Great song by Band-Maid! Love it, thanks for the reaction.
One of the best... I see you have not reacted to "Blooming" yet. You'll LOVE it since you loved "Dice".....POWER tunes like Dice, another masterpiece.
Can't wait!
To me they are a pop fusion band they do pop power ballad, pop metal, pop-funk, prog pop, pop metal or anything goes, pop factor mainly comes from vocal melody and they would sound completely different without vocal, but then it wouldn't be the same, it won't be the bandmaid I love. 5 of them complete the sound. It's not just one of them standing out. Everyone adds so much to their music. Does something that can change their songs for the better.
Dice is funky as...and with bit of a bluesy tone as well as pop punk. So addictive when the end result is always so musically satisfying.
I usually tell people to beware of Band Maids charm........but its to late for you, fortunately the penalty......is a Big Smile & an aggravating yearning, to listen to another song❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌 P.S. For killer female screaming vocals & more great musicianship try, Nemophila, " Dissension." MV 🔥🤘
Always make me smile, I think there music crosses so many boundaries . Fantastic group of amazing individuals .
Rock with ridiculous musicianship. Love them
When Miku was asked about creating theband..she said "A Miracle Po!"......And she's right!...Long May They Reign!"👑
That riff made this song! Totally.
It is like one those AC/DC riffs that sticks in your head and won't let go.
@@saikisfang9339 👍
My happy place = listening to Band Maid
This why I watch music review channels......to watch you experience BM songs for the first time is so much fun !!!!! You have to check out to Real Existence .....My Fav BM song !!!!!
I just found them. They're amazing.
Great to see the pure joy on your face when listening to this song, this is one of my BM favourites and it never fails to put a smile on me too!
"It's like medicine to me"
I can say that it literally is that for me. Thank you Steve for this wonderful reaction!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment.
Not a bad song. They are the best rock band in the world in my humble opinion. The parts all fit and they are actually friends. Watch some of the fan cam stuff and you'll really see what they're about.
It's so funny....when ever Im in a funky mood.....all I have to do is listen to your review of Dice and I really instantly feel uplifted....LoL
Thanks......BYW please check out the new release....Shambles !!!!!!!!!!
You should check out Rinne MV that is heavy song.
Best band on the planet !
Band-Aid will heal your wounds on your body. But Band-Maid will heal all of yourself.
I like what you did there!
Slamming wish I could speak Japanese!! From my first introduction they have been number two on my play list .
If you go "that bass!" every time MISA does something gnarly on that thing, you'll develop a verbal tic.
Love it! Medicine 🤘❤️🎸
Think you'd love Moratorium and also Play live. Real Existence and Choose Me are both great too...among many others.
Band Maid, Yay! and Go Iggles!
Fly Eagles Fly!
Holy fucking shit where have they been!
Yup! they are unreal......Honestly they have changed how i listen to music. I now pay more attention to the bass. Also i look to see if a song is just copy and paste or just plain simple. I don't know if they are the best hard rock band in the world right now. But they would have my vote. Can you tell me who is doing it better? Check out the song Arcadia Girl. Unfortunately i do not have a link for you. I have it on Apple music. Maybe someone knows where you can hear it. Tell me a Band playing like that right now? I cant think of any. Great reaction.......
i downloaded Arcadia Girl from my cd and also have a link for Arcadia Girl when it was their opener in their show in Mexico in 2016 (b4 the start of the song they all introduce themselves in Spanish). P n D also has a pictorial version of Arcadia girl. that is one of my top 3 B-M songs
J'avoue, faut vraiment avoir de la merde dans les oreilles pour ne pas aimer Band Maid, c'est trop bien ce groupe !
Mistress Mincho!!!
I do appreciate you didn't bring "gender" of the band into your commentary .. Just enjoyed the talent and song writing ability.
Band-Maid w/ screamo? Check Nemophila - Dissension or Revive.
You want something amazing? Please pretty please do a double feature - Band-Maid 'Secret My Lips' and Band-Maiko 'Secret Maiko Lips' in that order. I won't explain anything, it will ruin the surprise...... subscribed
Well that is very intriguing! I've added both to my to-do list and shall endeavour to do them both in one video as seems they might be linked. Thanks!
@@SteveOGRock You are going to love it Steve. We will fill you in with the (amazing) story behind it on the day. Best wishes.
If your blown away by Dice..Blooming will blow your head off
Can't wait!
happy and complimentary the entire video... what did you do with the real Steve? (gets to the end of the video... ah, Steve O is hopped up on cold meds, that ...explains much.... )
Hahaha! Oh dear, is it really that rare that I'm complimentary throughout? XD lol. I try to find the positives in the music I listen to but also I want to try and be objective and honest about what I think of things. And I think the end result is that some reaction videos of mine have truly special moments like this... when I hear a song like Dice and I just have nothing but great things to say about it because I really mean it. This song, this band, is quite exceptional. If I just pretend to love every song I listen to then none of my reactions have any value. They have to be authentic. I genuinely loved every second of this one. It deserves the praise in my view.
Either way, I'm genuinely honoured that you've clearly watched enough of my content to have a take on my general feedback style haha. Thanks for coming back, bishop steiner! Great to have you here.
If you want screamo metal type stuff, Ladybaby might be to your liking.
haha yes I've seen Ladybaby! LOVE it XD
Oh, try "Rinne"...
So say it! Best F*cking Band in The World! If you don't agree have the balls to say who is. You haven't done 'Blooming'? Okay, now I know why you didn't know they were the Best F*cking Band in The World! You als o have to do 'Rinne' their heaviest song yet.
when i say they are the best rock band in the world i always emphasize "band" there is no other group of musicians with the talent, charisma commaraderie or sheer love of music and of their fans that compose one band. there might be individual musicians that are better but no band that is better from top to bottom in all aspects of their music technicality composing performance and joy of being together
I like band maid like any other bands. I don’t like fanboys/girls making bands like a competition of who is the best, leave that to Simon Cowell! A lot of bands making great songs out there. Don’t confine yourself!
If you miss scream vocals try Nemophila. Dissention would be ok for beginner. A bit harder than this.
If you're going to do No God (and you totally should) you could try something different and do a double header. If you google "Bandmaid No God Instumental" there is a studio version without vocals where you pick up fills and parts that you totally miss when the voals are over the top, then play the Live version of the song which is on their channel.
Hmm... I do understand the reasoning there, and appreciate the tip, but really... as much as I want to hear every detail as much as possible what I am most interested in is hearing the full intended song with every element including vocals first time round. So thank you for the suggestion, but I'm going to dive into the live version I think.
@@SteveOGRock Cool, just honestly, listen to the instrumental as well even if it's just for yourself, it's got so many layers.
May i take your order?
oh wow, I just looked behind you...........FLY EAGLES FLY LMAO
Go birds!
You haven't done 'Blooming' yet ? It's my favourite, please react to it next :)
It's on the list! Can't wait.
They're better live.
If you want joy in the form of music maybe check out the live performance of Freedom
Already have! That was the first reaction video I did of them actually. You can find it by searching the videos in my channel.
現在最高のgirls-bandです。この音源聴くと、鳥肌が立つ!。
NOOOO! No scream voice in Band-Maid please... It is the reason i enjoy them so much, i want actually a good singer and not somebody who is growling and screaming into their microphone...
I know that is an art for itself, but i personally hate it and dont like it at ALL! That is the reason i avoid so many metal bands, i know they make great music, i would hear an instrumental FOR SURE, but the screaming kills it for me... Band-Maid is perfect how they are!
Just curious, how do you feel about it as more of an accent or just one element, as in "Take My Chance" by Doll$box?
@@stevehall5128 I liked it from Linkin Park f.e., there are very "special circumstances" that i like screaming in an song... At Dollsbox it is okay, i hear some songs from them, but not everything... At the moment i am stuck with Trident and Band-Maid of course :)
Dyk the new telescope that was launched into space has discovered that the Earth doesn't revolve around the Sun, it actually revolves around BAND-MAID :)
Must be that 'Black Hole' they keep singing about.
Well we always new our planet revolves around a star 🌟 but who would have thought that there's actually 5 of them.
I heard someone said that before. I know it wasn't Galileo Galilei.
But I believe you because you are always right...right?😏
@@K.H.D710 Probably always right, Mr K.😏
@@PaulEngineer Haha. Yep the Earths never going to escape that attraction:)
love your choice in bands but sad about your choice in american football teams.
Haha! Thanks! What are ye, a Cowboys fan? Giants? "Commanders"? Gotta be one of those surely.... heheh.
Thanks for taking the time to send a comment my way. Glad to hear you like the bands I like.
@@SteveOGRock lol. SEAHAWKS.
Ah, same as my brother then! Damn man. Seahawks used to be amazing. Tough year for them this year. Will be interesting to see what they do next!
4:17 "Wasn't that amazing?"
It certainly was. But what's even more amazing is that was not the exception, it was the rule.
It's just BAND-MAID doing BAND-MAID things.
It does appear to be commonplace for them, for sure
BAND-MAID makes people happy !
Roll the 🎲 *DICE* 🎲 on BAND-MAID and be a winner all the time _winner winner chicken dinner!!!_