Absolutely right - Kanami sings, she does this in all their instrumentals. They are all structured in a familar way and it makes them so easy to listen to. The interesting thing about her composing is that the songs with vocals also stand alone as songs when the vocals are removed. Giovanni is a case in point, there are 2 versions, with and without vocals and both are brilliant. When they released the scorebook for Unseen World, they included a disc with all songs as instrumentals and it stands up as an album in itself.
@edwardallen4051 "Giovanni" has got to be reacted to both with and without vocals. Then you'll start thinking you have to listen to instrumental versions of most of their songs. Obi-Wan Kanami is such a mad genius😂
Many of us recently saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as they finish up their 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the US (and Mexico!): DATE CITY VENUE Aug 3 Chicago Lollapalooza After Show @ Park West Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Aug 6 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater Aug 8 Denver, CO Summit Aug 9 Salt Lake City, UT THE Depot Aug 11 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom Aug 12 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater Aug 14 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades Aug 15 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim Aug 18 Mexico City, MX PABELLÓN OESTE In addition their recent Japan tour just concluded with 17 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx Jeremy and Braden!
'Onset' is another instrumental that is a fully structured song that features the guitars as vocalist, and Kanami's finger tapping as the chorus. It is also one of the clearest views of MISA switching for picking to slapping. czcams.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/video.html
If you want something different from Band Maid try Blooming. It definitely has a pop/punk vibe with some a touch of rap. It is a song where Sieke is spitting out so many words, it makes one wonder "when does Saike breath?" Or check out Band Maid's only rivals Band Maiko. Check out their cover of Band Maid's Secret My Lips, That they call Secret Maiko Lips. Many reactors do a Twofer. Secret My Lips and Secret Maiko Lips. As usual great job. Cheers.
Yes, they’re happy and silly and playful, and they’re also dead serious rock stars. I’m so impressed with your breakdown. You did it better than 90% of the other reactors I’ve seen. Following the song structure, the melodic playing as vocals, the emotional power. And also noting the stark contrast between this composition and what other bands do for instrumentals. This wasn’t a “lookie what I can do” over the drums and bass playing the soulless backing track. Band-Maid offer something unique in every song, while still sounding like themselves. “Onset,” official live video is another instrumental; however, it tells an entirely different story. Maybe consider that for the future? But, your Mötley Crüe logo made me think of “DICE.” I describe it as GnR meets Mötley Crüe meets Rush. Because the Maids play their style of hard rock with layers and complexity. And it’s still catchy as hell! Keep on rocking 🤘🏽
Aha thank you for your comment! I really tried my best to make sure I got my point across without sounding bad. I love what band-maid can do and I’m super excited to continue on this journey! Thanks for your suggestion! We will look into it! Much love!
They opened their recent Lalapalooza “serving” with this song. What a way to blow unknowing audience members expectations right off the bat!! The Maids always bring the fire 🔥 Take care and rock on 🤘🏼 😀🎸🥁🎤🎼🌍😎✌🏼
@@moshpitreactions Outside of festival sets, they do a mid-concert break for Saiki (the lead singer). this usually includes an instrumental, an MC/crowd interaction segment and song led by the rhythm guitarist and second vocalist, Miku. This give Saiki about a 15-20 minute break to rest her voice (she had issues with chord polyps). During short sets like festivals or opening for other bands where the audience may not necessarily know them, they come out swinging with this.
Oh Boy!!!!! If you like drums and bass, wait till you hear their brand new drop from this week "Shambles"......and after 10yrs together they just keep getting better. Jeremy is in for a real drumming treat. Don't forget the official LIVE video of "PLAY". This song started out as an instrumental but Saiki loved it so much she had Miku write lyrics for it so it being an instrumental got shelved. BUT, in this official LIVE video from 2020 Feb14th, the intro gives you an idea of where it was headed as an instrumental. You can find the video on their CZcams channel.
As a Canadian I'm guessing you guys are from ither Ontario, or Alberta. Maybe I'm wrong but that "oh fuck ya bud" accent is what gives it away, haha. And ya, Band-Maid fucking kicks ass.
@@moshpitreactions haha, nice. For a new band suggestion if you guys are into rock, rap and metal I suggest King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, they do it all. Literally. For metal, Dragon mv. For rap, Grim Reaper live Bonaroo. For rock Iron Lung live KEXP. For something fucking awesome but also fucking weird, Oddlife/Doom City live at Red Rocks. This band is life changing. 24 albums. Almost all genres.
I've played in some jazz bands over the years and instrumentals were fairly common; some bands didn't have any vocalist and everything was instrumental. It seems like a form that's gotten forgotten over the years, but Kanami Tōno has the right idea. She really does supply the vocals, through her PRS and MESA. I'm looking forward to more content from you guys.
The form hasn't been forgotten. There is a whole world of awesome instrumental bands out there, especially in the post rock and stoner rock worlds. Most people just aren't that into it, they want vocals.
@@moshpitreactions I love instrumentals too. There is no reason music has to speak through a language. Are you guys aware of Asterism? If not, you *_need_* to listen to at least some of these (and have a camera rolling). Rising Moon czcams.com/video/BKbxEEYezZc/video.html Dawn czcams.com/video/buQPvINJcA0/video.html Gunfire czcams.com/video/n6OZRHApn3U/video.html Church czcams.com/video/pkiKSBX8JPA/video.html Stars czcams.com/video/mShQV3Biiw0/video.html
@@user-tf2wd1eh3g You wrote: _"Most people just aren't that into it,"_ Yes, that is what I meant. Not that no one does it, just it doesn't seem to be popular. I just recommended Asterism to Mosh Pit Reactions. They have less than 40K subscribers on their CZcams channel. It's a travesty!
Wait till you hear "Onset" Live and "Without Holding Back" MV =) Both are in my top 5 Band-Maid songs ! You guys really have discovered one of the best bands in the world ! Thanks Y'all
You should listen to their song Giovanni, then listen to the instrumental version. They are completely different songs. Like From Now On, the Giovanni instrumental is a complete song.
This comment is going to be Akane-centric. She is the finest female drummer I've ever seen and is more than a match for a lot of male drummers. Her nickname of "Gorilla" is well-deserved. She pounds those skins like they owe her money. For me, her greatest attribute is her work on fills. They are so good you don't even notice them until you have listened two or three times. She is fantastic, and in the mold of not only the great rock drummers, but the classic greats of the past like Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Jelly Roll Morton and Joe Morello. I don't know if you have heard it yet, but several years ago Jimmy Page was in Tokyo and went to see Band Maid. When it was over he sent a note backstage that he wanted to meet Akane. She thought she was getting pranked and didn't want to go out there, but Band Maid's personal press agent, Miku Kobato, lol, told her to go. Imagine the amazement when she saw Jimmy Page, and he told her she was the reincarnation of John Bonham. And there is photographic evidence. You could see Akane blushing in the photo. And the fact that she plays as well as as she does kind of hides her role as the band leader for BM. When Kanami finishes the musical composition she gives it to Akane, who gets together with Misa to set up the rythym section and then it goes back to Kanami for fine tuning and correlate the lyrics with Miku and Saiki. She does an awful lot of work from her throne. And if you are interested, there is an amazing young Japanese drummer whom looks and plays like Akane must have when she was young. Her name is Yoyoka Soma, she's 14 and has been playing the drums since she was 4 or 5, and there is video of her playing at the age of three. She's currently living in the US in Oakland to go to school. She has had her own CZcams channel since she was 5 and made tutorials for young drummers to learn from, and has made CD's of her drum covers. Professionals like Ian Paice, Carmine Appice, Jimmy Page and a host of others sing her praises. When she turned 12, she did a series of recording sessions with Japan's best session musicians and singers. Just put "Yoyoka's 12th Birthday Sessions" in the search bar and sit back and relax. You will not be disappointed.
Amazing talent in this group, top notch musicians. I would suggest 'Manners' for some good guitar work. "Puzzle" is a really different direction with a more Jazz/Blues injection and still wicked guitar work. I've added Band-Maid into my playlists along with groups like AC/DC and the Foo Fighters for some great hardrock feels.
This song takes a certain amount of energy to play. On the previous BAND-MAID U.S. Tour this was the last song in the last city, but Kanami just wasn't up for it ans it was dropped. When they returned to Chicago for Lollapalooza it was the opening song. If you'd like to check out more BAND-MAID instrumentals go to the Instrumental Maid Channel. There's also the original version of 'Play!' LIVE.
Wow! I could see why it takes so much energy! I’m glad they were changing it in their set lists because it would make a great opener! Thanks for your suggestion! We will look into it! Much love!
@@moshpitreactions It's typically a festival (short set) opener. Saiki felt that it was a good way to grab peoples attention when they are often playing to an unfamiliar audience in that setting. It certainly worked at lollapalooza and then Saiki came on and soon had the audience in the palm of her hand. Otherwise From Now On, Onset and others are usually mid set combined with a Miku song to give Saiki a break.
So here’s the thing, you’re going to get a ton of different Band-Maid suggestions and they’re all great for different reasons. I’ll recommend the live Manners/Black Hole video - two songs in one! See two different sides of Band-Maid, and it’s two sides you haven’t seen of the band yet. It’s a Covid concert video so no audience.
Well thank you for your suggestion! We will definitely look into it! Yeah we got that one a good number of times when we first reaction to Thrill! Much love!
Ahhh yes....the talent....frankly there are literally to many outstanding Band Maid songs to choose just one.....basically ANY live official video is gonna be your next favorite song.....the most dynamic rock band in the business today.....BEHOLD !!! the power of 5 tiny Japanese girls.....LOL.....enjoy the "pigeon" hole..."po"....LOL
Your favorite BM song is always the last one you hear.
They just keep on getting better!
Absolutely right - Kanami sings, she does this in all their instrumentals. They are all structured in a familar way and it makes them so easy to listen to. The interesting thing about her composing is that the songs with vocals also stand alone as songs when the vocals are removed. Giovanni is a case in point, there are 2 versions, with and without vocals and both are brilliant. When they released the scorebook for Unseen World, they included a disc with all songs as instrumentals and it stands up as an album in itself.
Wow that's amazing I absolutely loved this song!
@edwardallen4051 "Giovanni" has got to be reacted to both with and without vocals. Then you'll start thinking you have to listen to instrumental versions of most of their songs. Obi-Wan Kanami is such a mad genius😂
Many of us recently saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as they finish up their 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the US (and Mexico!):
DATE CITY VENUE
Aug 3 Chicago Lollapalooza After Show @ Park West
Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza
Aug 6 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
Aug 8 Denver, CO Summit
Aug 9 Salt Lake City, UT THE Depot
Aug 11 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
Aug 12 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater
Aug 14 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
Aug 15 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim
Aug 18 Mexico City, MX PABELLÓN OESTE
In addition their recent Japan tour just concluded with 17 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx Jeremy and Braden!
Damn that is a good tour!
Kanami🥰took the vocals in her own hands on this one.
Oh for sure!! It was amazing!
'Onset' is another instrumental that is a fully structured song that features the guitars as vocalist, and Kanami's finger tapping as the chorus. It is also one of the clearest views of MISA switching for picking to slapping. czcams.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/video.html
Oh damn okay! Thanks for your suggestion! We will look into it!
Much love!
If you want something different from Band Maid try Blooming. It definitely has a pop/punk vibe with some a touch of rap. It is a song where Sieke is spitting out so many words, it makes one wonder "when does Saike breath?" Or check out Band Maid's only rivals Band Maiko. Check out their cover of Band Maid's Secret My Lips, That they call Secret Maiko Lips. Many reactors do a Twofer. Secret My Lips and Secret Maiko Lips. As usual great job. Cheers.
Thank you for your suggestions! We will look into them!
Much love!
Thank you for your suggestion! We will look into it!
Much love!
I’m sorry it’s just a habit now 😂
Lol
Yes, they’re happy and silly and playful, and they’re also dead serious rock stars.
I’m so impressed with your breakdown. You did it better than 90% of the other reactors I’ve seen.
Following the song structure, the melodic playing as vocals, the emotional power. And also noting the stark contrast between this composition and what other bands do for instrumentals. This wasn’t a “lookie what I can do” over the drums and bass playing the soulless backing track.
Band-Maid offer something unique in every song, while still sounding like themselves.
“Onset,” official live video is another instrumental; however, it tells an entirely different story. Maybe consider that for the future?
But, your Mötley Crüe logo made me think of “DICE.” I describe it as GnR meets Mötley Crüe meets Rush. Because the Maids play their style of hard rock with layers and complexity. And it’s still catchy as hell!
Keep on rocking 🤘🏽
Aha thank you for your comment! I really tried my best to make sure I got my point across without sounding bad. I love what band-maid can do and I’m super excited to continue on this journey!
Thanks for your suggestion! We will look into it!
Much love!
They opened their recent Lalapalooza “serving” with this song. What a way to blow unknowing audience members expectations right off the bat!! The Maids always bring the fire 🔥 Take care and rock on 🤘🏼 😀🎸🥁🎤🎼🌍😎✌🏼
Proud of them for doing that. Plus the bass and guitar battle in two songs. They're legit f'ing rock stars.
Love it! This song would be such a great song to start with for a first concert!
Much love!
@@moshpitreactions Outside of festival sets, they do a mid-concert break for Saiki (the lead singer). this usually includes an instrumental, an MC/crowd interaction segment and song led by the rhythm guitarist and second vocalist, Miku. This give Saiki about a 15-20 minute break to rest her voice (she had issues with chord polyps). During short sets like festivals or opening for other bands where the audience may not necessarily know them, they come out swinging with this.
Oh Boy!!!!! If you like drums and bass, wait till you hear their brand new drop from this week "Shambles"......and after 10yrs together they just keep getting better. Jeremy is in for a real drumming treat.
Don't forget the official LIVE video of "PLAY". This song started out as an instrumental but Saiki loved it so much she had Miku write lyrics for it so it being an instrumental got shelved. BUT, in this official LIVE video from 2020 Feb14th, the intro gives you an idea of where it was headed as an instrumental. You can find the video on their CZcams channel.
Thank you! Thanks for the suggestions! We will look into them!
Much love!
Best intro to any rock song ever in Play official live version.
What if I told you that tiny Japanese woman shredding on guitar was one of the greatest rock music composers ever ?
Honestly I can see it!
As a Canadian I'm guessing you guys are from ither Ontario, or Alberta. Maybe I'm wrong but that "oh fuck ya bud" accent is what gives it away, haha. And ya, Band-Maid fucking kicks ass.
Lol Ontario! Jeremy is pure bread Canadian
@@moshpitreactions haha, nice. For a new band suggestion if you guys are into rock, rap and metal I suggest King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, they do it all. Literally.
For metal, Dragon mv. For rap, Grim Reaper live Bonaroo. For rock Iron Lung live KEXP. For something fucking awesome but also fucking weird, Oddlife/Doom City live at Red Rocks. This band is life changing. 24 albums. Almost all genres.
Supposedly, the singer, Saiki, wanted a instrumental that could be used to start a concert and grab the audience's attention. Kanami whipped this out.
She aced it that's for sure!
I've played in some jazz bands over the years and instrumentals were fairly common; some bands didn't have any vocalist and everything was instrumental. It seems like a form that's gotten forgotten over the years, but Kanami Tōno has the right idea. She really does supply the vocals, through her PRS and MESA. I'm looking forward to more content from you guys.
Thank you! I love instrumentals especially in Rock and Metal genres but yeah they definitely have be forgotten over the years!
Much love!
The form hasn't been forgotten. There is a whole world of awesome instrumental bands out there, especially in the post rock and stoner rock worlds. Most people just aren't that into it, they want vocals.
@@moshpitreactions I love instrumentals too. There is no reason music has to speak through a language.
Are you guys aware of Asterism? If not, you *_need_* to listen to at least some of these (and have a camera rolling).
Rising Moon czcams.com/video/BKbxEEYezZc/video.html
Dawn czcams.com/video/buQPvINJcA0/video.html
Gunfire czcams.com/video/n6OZRHApn3U/video.html
Church czcams.com/video/pkiKSBX8JPA/video.html
Stars czcams.com/video/mShQV3Biiw0/video.html
I can understand that
@@user-tf2wd1eh3g You wrote: _"Most people just aren't that into it,"_ Yes, that is what I meant. Not that no one does it, just it doesn't seem to be popular. I just recommended Asterism to Mosh Pit Reactions. They have less than 40K subscribers on their CZcams channel. It's a travesty!
You nailed it. Lead guitar was the vocalist for sure…
Heck yeah, we finally got something right lol
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Kuruppo Kuruppo Kuruppo!!!
Wait till you hear "Onset" Live and "Without Holding Back" MV =) Both are in my top 5 Band-Maid songs ! You guys really have discovered one of the best bands in the world ! Thanks Y'all
No problem! We are excited to continue with Band-Maid for sure!
Thanks for your suggestions! We will look into them!
Much love!
You should listen to their song Giovanni, then listen to the instrumental version. They are completely different songs. Like From Now On, the Giovanni instrumental is a complete song.
Wow okay we are interested! Thank you for your suggestion! We will look into it!
Much love!
This comment is going to be Akane-centric. She is the finest female drummer I've ever seen and is more than a match for a lot of male drummers. Her nickname of "Gorilla" is well-deserved. She pounds those skins like they owe her money. For me, her greatest attribute is her work on fills. They are so good you don't even notice them until you have listened two or three times. She is fantastic, and in the mold of not only the great rock drummers, but the classic greats of the past like Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Jelly Roll Morton and Joe Morello. I don't know if you have heard it yet, but several years ago Jimmy Page was in Tokyo and went to see Band Maid. When it was over he sent a note backstage that he wanted to meet Akane. She thought she was getting pranked and didn't want to go out there, but Band Maid's personal press agent, Miku Kobato, lol, told her to go. Imagine the amazement when she saw Jimmy Page, and he told her she was the reincarnation of John Bonham. And there is photographic evidence. You could see Akane blushing in the photo. And the fact that she plays as well as as she does kind of hides her role as the band leader for BM. When Kanami finishes the musical composition she gives it to Akane, who gets together with Misa to set up the rythym section and then it goes back to Kanami for fine tuning and correlate the lyrics with Miku and Saiki. She does an awful lot of work from her throne. And if you are interested, there is an amazing young Japanese drummer whom looks and plays like Akane must have when she was young. Her name is Yoyoka Soma, she's 14 and has been playing the drums since she was 4 or 5, and there is video of her playing at the age of three. She's currently living in the US in Oakland to go to school. She has had her own CZcams channel since she was 5 and made tutorials for young drummers to learn from, and has made CD's of her drum covers. Professionals like Ian Paice, Carmine Appice, Jimmy Page and a host of others sing her praises. When she turned 12, she did a series of recording sessions with Japan's best session musicians and singers. Just put "Yoyoka's 12th Birthday Sessions" in the search bar and sit back and relax. You will not be disappointed.
Amazing talent in this group, top notch musicians. I would suggest 'Manners' for some good guitar work. "Puzzle" is a really different direction with a more Jazz/Blues injection and still wicked guitar work. I've added Band-Maid into my playlists along with groups like AC/DC and the Foo Fighters for some great hardrock feels.
We have Puzzles coming up in a few days! :) but thank you for your suggestion for 'Manners'! We will look into it!
Much love!
This song takes a certain amount of energy to play. On the previous BAND-MAID U.S. Tour this was the last song in the last city, but Kanami just wasn't up for it ans it was dropped. When they returned to Chicago for Lollapalooza it was the opening song. If you'd like to check out more BAND-MAID instrumentals go to the Instrumental Maid Channel. There's also the original version of 'Play!' LIVE.
Wow! I could see why it takes so much energy! I’m glad they were changing it in their set lists because it would make a great opener!
Thanks for your suggestion! We will look into it!
Much love!
@@moshpitreactions It's typically a festival (short set) opener. Saiki felt that it was a good way to grab peoples attention when they are often playing to an unfamiliar audience in that setting. It certainly worked at lollapalooza and then Saiki came on and soon had the audience in the palm of her hand. Otherwise From Now On, Onset and others are usually mid set combined with a Miku song to give Saiki a break.
hell yeah , glad you enjoyed it^^
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed as well!
Much love!
So here’s the thing, you’re going to get a ton of different Band-Maid suggestions and they’re all great for different reasons. I’ll recommend the live Manners/Black Hole video - two songs in one! See two different sides of Band-Maid, and it’s two sides you haven’t seen of the band yet. It’s a Covid concert video so no audience.
Well thank you for your suggestion! We will definitely look into it!
Yeah we got that one a good number of times when we first reaction to Thrill!
Much love!
you said it right guys kanami does the thing of her
With or without vox, they are superior.
I ❤❤ Band-Maid.
I ❤ Lovebites.
Both bands are so talented
This song is so great so original, kick ass as usual.
Ahhh yes....the talent....frankly there are literally to many outstanding Band Maid songs to choose just one.....basically ANY live official video is gonna be your next favorite song.....the most dynamic rock band in the business today.....BEHOLD !!! the power of 5 tiny Japanese girls.....LOL.....enjoy the "pigeon" hole..."po"....LOL
Aha thank you!
Many more favorite BandMaid songs are in your future!
Oh for sure lol
😁
Just a reminder Maximum the Hormone - Koino America 🤟🎌
Yes we can look into it! We’re starting to change our way we do our suggestions but we can probably throw that in somewhere on our list!
Much love!
Good commentary ✨🥰🤘
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! Much love
Great reaction. They just dropped a new song called Shambles which is a real banger. You should check it out 🤘
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch our video! And thanks for your suggestion! We will look into it!
Much love!
You damn skippy !!! That song is just...........frankly, I've run out of superlatives to use vis a vis Band Maid.
Influencer or Shambles may appeal to you also.
Thank you for your suggestions! We will look into them!
Much love!
So much for, "Kanami's solos are always too short," huh?
Oh for sure! Lol
At last, you've been able to say that & it's totally true.😁👏👏