I get swept up in a Daydream with Band-Maid || Reaction
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Perfect example of what us old farts call a "power-ballad" - and like the best ones, it hits you right in the gut/heart, and that guitar solo just sends you over the edge!
POSERS THAT SAY SONGS ARE NOT HARD ENOUGH ARE FAKE COOL WANABEES.
Ditto! I resemble that remark... 😜
Ditto the Ditto!
*Sheepishly raises hand
Me too.
I’ve always thought of MISA as a modern day combination of John Entwhistle and Chris Squire. She’s never content to simply play in lock step with the guitar or kick drum. She lives on the entire neck!💪🏻🤘🏻
Yeah. I noticed that. Great dynamics too.
I hear elements of Harris from Iron Maiden.
Great analogy, John and Chris. Chris being my favorite bassist of all time because of his style being one, like MISA, to always be somewhere different on time and in tune but not out there where it makes no sense.
Before I knew of _Band Maid_ I belonged to those who claimed with conviction that 'rock is dead'
Few people, artists especially, can appreciate that sometimes LESS IS MORE. Band-Maid and Kanami (the lead guitarist and main composer) have an incredible sense of space in their compositions.
Now that you've seen the mid-tempo side of Band-Maid it's time to delve into the more progressive and edgier side of their catalog. For a mind-fzck check out Giovanni. There's no official video video for it but I believe it is listed as a on their CZcams channel.
Other great choices:
Secret My Lips
Blooming
Bubble
Play
Less is always more.. unless you are Yngwie Malmsteen in which case "No! Less is NOT more! How can less be more?!"
This song is so beautifully paced even if, annoyingly, it's main guitar sound does remind me of the style of the Edge (though I'm not sure he's up to playing that sweet breakdown solo as well as Kanami). There are a few more sublime songs like this from Band-Maid and one of them, 'Wonderland', live in 2020, really showcases Saiki's vocals (she moves through three octaves without a hint of vibrato at one part) - czcams.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/video.html . Their song for the fans, 'About Us', has incredible harmonies and the speech Saiki gave before they performed it only adds to the heartfelt lyrics and sentiments expressed about the 2 year hiatus we've all been on and how we will have live gigs again ( czcams.com/video/qicgVAxCYV8/video.html ) - a very special song in lots of ways and one that moves me every time. There is also a live acoustic duet with Kanami on acoustic guitar and vocal harmony and Saiki on vocals, which is the definition of sublime, especially as Kanami's voice, so rarely heard, is incredible against Saiki's. It's called 'Anemone' and is only visible on the Chinese site Bili Bili. Worth hunting down but it won't let me post the link here. Enjoying your reactions and great analysis.
Yeah, the first (of maybe 100) times I listened to this song, my mind also went to U2. If we all keep sharing this world-class band with others, they'll deservedly become as famous as U2.
@@jonathanlane2579 U2 were ok...back in the 80's. But Band-Maid deserve to be famous now and forever.
Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile -- an unbelievable range of mid-tempo songs from the greatest hard rock band on the planet - Band-Maid. "Daydreaming," "YOLO," "Puzzle,” and a host of others are world-class masterpieces.
Although I love Daydreaming just the way it is and believe it may be Band-Maid's best composed and overall accessible song, I've always wonder if it was sung in English, how deep in the international market Daydreaming would have traveled...? Oh well, I'll stop daydreaming now.
Thx PrymalChaos, for another great Band-Maid reaction and for your insightful comments!
I always enjoy reading your comments Tom, maybe you could start up a reactors reaction channel 😄 Viva the Maids Po 👍🍻
from what ive been observing the younger generation is alot more open to music in foreign languages, i notice alot of them listen to korean pop music these days. i think the issue is getting it in front of them. the music industry seems to be completely behind on that in general even for western rock bands.
@@brunobryant4846 🙏But I don't know if a reactors reaction channel is a good idea or a nightmare. I gonna say nightmare, Bruno. 🥺Viva the Maids Po!🤘🍻
@@TomClark-Futoura 😱😱😱 nightmare it is Tom 😄 have a Miku happy week 🕊️🕊️☮️☮️
@@cius2112 Singing in a foreign language doesn't seem to faze the Boomers and Gen-X Band-Maid fans - the Maids biggest demographic. So maybe this acceptance will eventually trickle down to the Millenials and Gen-Z'ers. I think one problem the latter demo might have is the tempo and complexity of the Maids progy hard rock music. I don't know if they are just more into the laid-back popy stuff because it requires less brain work -- you know, so they can listen to the music while multitasking on their phones, etc. I find it difficult to listen to B-M as background music. It always grabs my full attention... and that may be the problem with younger people ;-)
Thumbs up👍. Finally someone who has something meaningful to say about the music. If you want to know what sets this band apart from the rest, check out their live video of 'Black Hole'. It will be a surprise and only after that you will really know what this band can do. Or their live instrumental "Onset". These young ladies can play any genre of music.
Onset is coming soon. Thanks Ulli.
I've been a fan of this band for a year now. They're now my 2nd all time fav band just behind Led Zeppelin. They combine complex structure in a simplistic way. LZ is the only band that could play on their level imo. Yes I know there are other great bands, but BM has brought back the joy of the great music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. I never thought I'd hear original hard rock (combined with other genres) played at this level again. Suggestions- If you want to stay on the slower, melodic path then About Us, Smile or Catharsis would fit the bill. Otherwise, you might try Real Existence (featuring one of the best hard rock intros I've ever heard) , Onset (an instrumental masterpiece) or the double bill Manners (groovy jazz and rock) and Black Hole (insane speed rock). Stay with the live versions for all of these suggestions. None of these will disappoint. I've subscribed and look forward to your next BM reaction
Nice one 👍 from an old Aussie drummer and happy Madiac 🍻🍻
You can add 90's rock/pop vibes, too.
Can I get an amen?
@@Kevin6059 Amen Brother 👍🍻
Yes! The songs seem quite accessible, and yet are crammed full of deep, sometimes flashy composition.
Band Maid's been in my CZcams periphery for a while now so I figured I would go down this road with you. Sometimes it's more difficult for bands to bring it down a notch than it is to ramp it up. Band Maid made this transition seamless. To me that's a sign of talent and that's what Band Maid has going on here. Thanks Prymal for steering me in the right direction.
Quite honestly, that is my primary goal!
love your break downs fella. when you back your observations with examples even newbie musicians can understand your point.
of course, if I have dreams about the Edge in a maid outfit tonight I'm coming for you..... just saying.....
Ahaha.
Thanks for that. I really want to add value to the reactions that everyone can connect with.
Your analysis and reaction is great every time!! They are already highly skilled as musicians and respect each other, but they always work hard without being conceited by it, do not compromise to provide better songs, and always think of delighting their fans. Nonetheless, the lovable dumb bunny that they usually love to mischievous and playful, as well as the good relationship like real sisters, is a big factor that I love and respect them.
The seem like a great team.
"Fun" is the best word to describe the band. Musician reactors often comment on how each member serves the song. I will say some of their more recent songs like Black Hole, Different, Giovanni, Sense and Corallium are a bit more complexed and chaotic which has challenged some long time fans but most love it.
Enjoying your reaction and analysis!
Thank you!
In 2019 Kanami said that this is her fave song.
I love watching people (particularly musicians) fall in love with this band. Looking forward to the next one.
They make it so easy.
One of my favorites from them!! Fantastic song!! Love Band Maid's softer side!! 🤘🙂🎸Also, it is one of Kanami's favorite songs!!
As a fan of both DEP and Band-maid, I'm glad you mentioned that we don't have to take sides or be the taste police. OTOH there is an element of primal chaos 🙂 that you have yet to experience with Band-Maid, and it's a side closer to DEP in fact. For example, HGK, Black Hole, or Giovanni from their latest album, Unseen World. Thanks!
Honestly I am so anti gatekeeping, and judging other people's passions. The day I realised I don't care what people think about my tastes was the day I started to experience joy all over the spectrum.
That's why my channel as swung wildly from bands like Lorna Shore (extreme blackened Deathcore) all the way to Dimash and Lara Fabian and a cadre of extremely talented international (or non western) acts.
At first I was a little worried that I may alienate some of my early subscribers when I diverted to look into some other areas, but then I realised that it's not my place to assume that they wouldn't be interested in some different flavours. It turns out, if people aren't interested in my reaction to Lara Fabian, they just won't watch it.. but on the other hand they may actually discover something new! (Or already be 100% familiar with Lara Fabian)
@@PrymalChaos I think the approach you're taking is the right one. However, in my observations, it only works when coming from someone with a muscian's credentials and the ability to articulate things that make a song work (which you have). What I hear from 95% of reactors is a lot of nonsense and I never subscribe. I'm also someone with extremely eclectic tastes, and Band-Maid hits the specific part of my brain that seeks songwriting that spans a lot of genre boundaries, often challenging but always well-crafted, and contained within a traditional rock framework.
Great job. Very interesting observations, as always. One of the main songwriting characteristics of this band is the sheer amount of beautiful details that subtly shows through the various layers of music. This makes their songs have a high replay value. Thank you!
Yeah it's beautifully put together.
I'm not a ballad kind of guy and while I utterly adore Band Maid this song took a little longer to get into and now I utterly adore it. I'm not sure why but everytime Kanami's solo comes in I seem to get specks of dust in my eyes as they invariably water up a little bit - strange coincidence indeed, thanks for the reaction, peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎤🎸🍻
Witnessing peak brilliance always makes me well up too.
Another wonderful reaction and commentary. I love hearing real musicians give their take on a song.
"Everybody should like this band"
My pleasure!
Another on point reaction. I really enjoy your breakdowns. When you said Dillinger Escape Plan and challenging songs, I was like "lol, Band-Maid got that too". Of course, they do it the Band-Maid way 😁. Some suggestions:
H-G-K: Chaotic and all over the place. Kanami took a couple if months to learn how to play the lead. Yes, she is a composer before a performer, and she wrote a song she initially could not play, just to grow as a guitar player.
Black Hole: 220 bpm
Giovanni: Very progressive and the song structure is a departure from their usual song structure.
Was writing the same response lol, but you saved me the time. This reactor seems to be a sophisticated musician who might be more interested in Band-Maid's more progressive stuff. I'd recommend Giovanni, Black Holec, Corallium for this guy, and also bluesy stuff like Manners or The Dragon Cries given that he likes to hear a band's diversity.
@@drogonr9318 Corallium is a great suggestion 😃👍
Oh absolutely!
Thanks for the tips! I'd love to hear some more complex material.
This is one of my favorite BM songs simple because its light and airy feel, with just enough heavy to make me smile. These ladies simply put, just know how to write songs that hit you right in the feels. Really awesome reaction. Keep em coming
Love this song! Love the vocals of Saiki and Miku in this. Thank you for reacting to this video.
“I’m daydreaming. Don’t wake me up. There’s nothing I can do. I’ve cried myself hoarse. Be here with me just for tonight.”
Daydreaming is a beautiful power ballad about the heartbreaking agony of longing for a lost love with whom you can never be reunited. Kanamincho’s achingly beautiful guitar solo is perfection.
You want to hear BAND-MAID play something challenging? Listen to the Manners/Black Hole live twin pack.
It's a fantastic sentiment coupled with a beautiful composition.
Yeah you're right about the kind of arrangements they do - Kanami (the lead guitarist) tends to play melodic stuff in the upper range a lot of the time, so you get that separation between the rhythm chords and the brighter lead and ornamentation on top. And she likes to use octave shapes a lot to add another "voice" in the mix - not complex stuff, more adding a strong melodic line to the chord progression. I feel like she does that on choruses a lot, gives it that anthemic feel
That's what makes this band shine I think - they're not doing the most challenging or technical stuff (sometimes they are! but it's usually more of a texture than the focus of the arrangement) but they know how to craft a good rock song, and make it layered and interesting. There's always interesting stuff going on, and it just works for the song
One cool thing I like about this one - after the intro, the rhythm drops out to just handclaps, and from there it's like a constant rhythmic buildup to the solo. Even the chorus still has that slow laid back feel like you said, the next verse has all that tom action and then the bass and guitars start playing 16th notes, it's like one long escalation. It's a pretty neat arrangement!
Oh and since you mentioned Dillinger - there's a Japanese band called Broken By The Scream I keep seeing people mention, they had a newish one out that popped up on my feed so I gave them a listen. Wasn't expecting ~that~ combination of styles but the jazzy metal reminded me of DEP a little bit, it was pretty sweet!
I'm currently working on some material and I'm finding exactly what you said. Often you are searching for an awesome, complex solution to a part, but you end up discovering that something beautifully simple works better. You just have to put your ego aside and serve the song.
@@PrymalChaos yeah definitely, plus finding something simple that really shines is an art in itself. I have an advantage though - I can't play the complex stuff anyway😼
Great song. It's got that 90's alternative rock sound. Love it.
I'm getting a "U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" chime sound in this song. Absolutely LOVE this song! I keep DAYDREAMING of them coming in concert!
Yeah. I was trying to articulate it with my guitar I think but didn't have the right sound set up. Hopefully it made sense.
FYI - it's not a "rabbit hole"... it's a PIGEON HOLE, PO! :)
Daydreaming is such a beautiful song, but I don't think I'm allergic to it. Whenever I hear it, my eyes start watering. 😂
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im glad you heard the U2. I hear elements of "Where the Streets Have No Name". Love this band so much! Minchos solo has brought me to tears more then once.
Yeah. Unfortunately now that I've said it, other people are claiming they can't unhear it😂 the U2 vibe is pretty clear.
If u liked daydreaming, check out "wonderland-official live". Beautiful vocal by saiki. I think probably her best. The christmas acoustic concert is great start to finish. Unfortunately, going away at end of march. Really like ur reactions. Thnx.
Appreciate the tip. Thank you!
perfect example of a darn near perfect old school power ballad. I hear very heavy influenses of U2 and Smashing Pumpkins(one of MISA's favorite groups) in this song. a song like this would have been a very big top 20 hit in the 90's, even here in the USA. but this is one of my top 3 songs by these ladies. just so much emotion in this song, you can't help it.
Yeah it's got all the hallmarks of a great power ballad, but they still manage to put their stamp on it.
This was a challenging composition for Kanami as lead singer Saiki acted like a producer and wanted a song that sounded like some mainstream western music at the time, but still sounded like Band-Maid. Kanami was asked to listen to some tropical house EDM like Kygo, and write a song with a bit of that feel. You can hear the chimes and ramp up in the first section that resembles that. She had never listened to that kind of music before so it took a bit of back and forth to get this song just how Saiki wanted it.
You should check out onset sometime soon! They don’t do many instrumentals but it’s definitely worth checking out!
I think that will be next.
Music is… whatever you make of it, that's the joy of it. Some things are for some and not for others. These ladies have given me a new joy in music where I had lost interest in what is happening now and getting tired of the older stuff all the time. Great music, good channel, great reactions and analysis. Thanks!
The best rock ballard since Evanesense - My Immortal...and my personal Maids fav.
Loved the reaction and phenomenal breakdown !! I always look forward to your reactions as you’re extremely knowledgeable and speak about music in a way that elevates the song even more for me, so I’m really grateful for your videos they are a blast everytime ;)
I think to contrast Daydreaming which for me makes me cry, Band Maid have a live of Manners and Black Hole which I think would give you an even deeper feel for their musical breadth. They are two very contrasting songs that they have posted live performances in one video on CZcams. Basic summary is Manners is groovy hard rock and Black Hole is manic and their fastest song to date. Both of these songs are also off of their 2020 album Unseen World, so it gives you a good picture of where they are right now!
Yeah. This one has come up quite a lot. I'll add it to my short list. Thank you! Also I appreciate your support!!
"About us" live has the ethereal thing pretty good too......honestly....Kanami (lead guitar) as a composer/arranger is without peer....Miku (rythm guitar) as a lyricist, is also on another level....."the whole, is greater than the sum of its parts"
BAND MAID SAYS THAT THEIR FORMATION AND SUCCESS IS A MIRICLE.
Second About Us. I still have yet to hear it without my vision blurring.
Subscribed....
My Friend, imho, BAND MAID is The Total Band. Their diversity is out of this world and we don't need to talk about their skills as it is clear, really clear. In your ride you will find songs with enormous complexity in the concept, in the writing and in the performance and also you will find others with massive agressivity, etc.
Let me comment that I am working in the world of art and fashion and there is a sentence that I like to use when we discuss about art or fashion and I use this sentence to end endless conversations: 'Is easy to be difficult but is more difficult to be easy'. You will understand my point as the fashion and art is full of divas and divos of smoke and trumpets.
BAND MAID is always easy no matter if the concept of the song is extremelly simple or dificult. I truly admire them because they do it naturally and this only happens when you have talent and you understand that you are creating to offer something to others. I am a creator in both fields and BAND MAID put me emotional and happy because I can understand that they love the music as much as they love their crowd, their fans in they way they create. Inteligence and talent is the real harmony.
They are on a whole other level! Thanks Javier.
Another great reaction! I appreciate your discussion of what is going on in the song and your take on it. 🤘😎🤘For a challenging song, I would (as others seem to have) suggest "BLACK-HOLE" or "Giovanni" off the "Unseen World" album (Their latest and best in my opinion). There is a two song live music video for "Manners" and "BLACK HOLE". "Manners" is my favorite bluesy "Classic" rock style song. "BLACK HOLE" is a fast sonic onslaught with great vocals. There is no music video for "Giovani" but it is in a play list for "Unseen World" on their official channel. Looking forward to more reactions.
Haha, I made the same suggestions 😁👍
Thankyou for the advice!
To some, it may not be anything special, but I just love everything about it. And I don't know how many hundreds of times I've heard this song to this day, but I know that every damn time it doesn't miss its target and gives me goosebumps. I can't remember a song that has ever appealed to me more on the emotional level.
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【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️
Never feel like social pressure should dictate your passions. It's noone elses business if this is the greatest piece of art ever conceived to you. You are the hero of this story, all that matters is you.
What a sweet, soothing voice of Saiki, starting off. Reminded me of lovers after a wonderful experience. Classy.
This is one of my favs,but there is a version of it with piano intro live(not available on CZcams) that just knocks me out.
The thing I like about the solo in this song is that it serves as a bridge too. The feeling of it is just as the lyrics suggest, but after the solo the feel of the song is more toward being uplifting and positive.
"I have no idea to this day what those two Japanese ladies were singing about. Truth is...I don't wanna know. Some things are best left unsaid. I like to think they were singing about something so beautiful it can't be expressed in words...and makes your heart ache because of it. I tell ya, those voices soared...higher and farther than anybody in a grey place dares to dream. It was like some beautiful pigeon (Po!) flapped into our drab little cage and made those walls dissolve away. And for the briefest of moments...every last Master and Princess in Yorkshire Bank felt free"...
Morethan Freebird
What a beautiful sentiment!
@@PrymalChaos beautifully ripped from the greatest movie ever ;-)
I absolutely love this song - really uplifts as you say, but still finds a real hard rock sweet spot during the heavier parts - like the best of U2, Coldplay as you mentioned - maybe better - to my ears, head and heart.
Going to forward Enchroma link to the wife - she’s either color-blind or just has bad taste 😂👍🏻
Hahaha!
Simply and absolutely beautiful song. No more words! Good react again man. The Best way to end my day. See you in the next 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Fox God!
Great song and reaction!
Thank you.
Wait till you hear it the second time :)
A Masterpiece ! If I was to mention what a major part of the sound is reminiscent of in IMHO. I would say the guitar sound ( in parts ) is similar to the Edge from U2.
Yeah. Definitely!
This is one of Band-Maids more tasty songs ! If you want to hear one a little more bitter try "Onset" Live ! I think your ready =) Great Reaction✌🤘
Probably up next for them. Keep an eye out.
This song is about repressed feelings for someone you secretly love and you can just "daydream" about that love, because that person is already with someone, out of reach or league.
The perfection of Kanami's solo is that it comes as a release of all pent up feelings like anyone with such a pressure will do at a given time.
And, as you said, just enough to fit in with the rest of the song, no more, no less.
Awesome composition.
Wow. Thanks for that insight! It's actually even more impressive now.
Perfectly said, mate!
Maybe there's someone who does a harmonic part like the chimey part Kanami plays, but if there is I never hear them. I can't think of anyone who does a part that long and that musical.
Very nice analytical comments, again!
You made me listening to this song from different angle and re-appreciate it. Thanks! You are awesome and I subscribed👍😉
Thank you! That is my goal! It's nice to hear that people find value in it.
MISA MISA MISA!
Anemone is another good mid temp BAND MAID song as well. its an album track but could easily be a single
Nice job!
You should react to awkward from band maid, gonna love it, it has and interesting structure and solo.
"deep rabbit hole"...yes
Some people desperately want their favorite band to be the greatest ever all time, as if that's something that can be quantified. It's totally fine for anyone to not like BAND-MAID. And more importantly, it's totally fine if a person hearing them for the first time doesn't lose their shit and scream how great they are. They ARE great, but we all have different tastes. There are death metal bands who play absolute top tier, state of the art death metal, but I'm not gonna like it, because I don't like death metal. So when you catch flack from the comments, just remember that the majority of your viewers are more like you (else they wouldn't be watching you) and roll with how you feel without feeling self-conscious. F the haters.
Just clip off their little dangly bits
Yep and BM would be onboard with all that 👍
This is sound advice, thank you!
Having said that I have to say that in the few months that I've been doing this, hitting over half a million views, I have rarely come across any comments that weren't completely supportive.. I mean honestly I could count the haters on one hand.
The interesting thing though is how easy it is to fixate on those ones. I have to train myself to ignore them. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a well known person going through a shit-storm of hate.
UtA - Ten Thousand Against One
"Official lyric video"
Do not stop.
Do not pass "Go"
One thing about Band Maid - nobody really stands out alone, but they ALL do at the same time. Get Conqueror and listen to "At the drop of a hat"
You don't have to be pressured into doing the first time reaction. You can cheat and have fun listening to bandmaid in your privacy if you like...lol
Hope you enjoyed the song as much as I did! Thanks for the honest reaction.
I appreciate that, but I really want to keep my channel authentic. 😆 Honestly it's tough not being able to deep dive every time I come across a new band.
MISA MISA MISA
Rabbit hole?!?!? NO!! You're falling into the Pigeon hole. Miku is a pigeon, according to her...PO. So you are falling into a pigeon hole...PO. (PO is the sound Miku makes at the end of her sentences.) Watch Gold Rush Music, the Band-Maid interview and you'll learn all about their personalities.
Consider me Pigeon holed!
Ah Daydreaming, the MV is good but the Live version from the Zepp Tokyo DVD is even better
I'll check it out!
Thanks for reacting man much appreciated. Misa is just a great bassist perfect for the band.
I've been a fan since early 2015 and have followed them closely from 2016 on. Daydreaming is a top 5 song for me. It just hits all the right spots at just the right time for me. My favorite song changes from month to month but one of the few constants is Daydreaming. I'm 50 and been a metalhead since about 83. This is the ONLY band I've ever gotten on a plane for and the only band I love that has NEVER released a bad album. There are a few songs I really do not care for but two songs out of over 100? Who wouldn't take a 99% on a test?
Thank you for your insight. I have only just discovered them, but it looks like your comments are accurate.
Excellent reaction! You're correct that Kanami puts the song first and her ego second when she composes her solos, however, when playing live she can cut loose when she wants to. She still doesn't drag it out, just enough to let you know she can play. You could try an instrumental like Onset (live) or check out one of their more blues-influenced songs like Manners (official music video) or Manners/BLACK HOLE (live) if you want an extra helping of bass or The Dragon Cries which is in English.
Akane's drumming in this raises the guitarwork.
Great drumming ALWAYS raises up the guitar work. 🤘
I'm..... impressed....
I respect talent and ability. I respect intelligence. You've... gained my respect.
Like many musicians on their Band-Maid journey, I'm sure you will slowly, but eventually turn into this super-fan class that we call "Maidiacs". I'm just waiting to see how that unfolds for you 😁
Wow, thank you!
Prymal, you've added a word to my music-appreciation vocab that really fits here: Tasteful.
With all the great stuff they've put out since this song, it remains one of my go-to's. Those beautiful bell-like notes from Kanami's PRS are every bit as goosebump-inducing live as in this excellent MV. I wear hi-fi earplugs at rock concerts, but I took em out for "Daydreaming" at the several shows I went to in 2019 cause I didn't want to miss out on any tiny bit.
What a great song.
How crazy is it to take out your ear plugs mid-show and realising how insanely loud live music actually is.
I wear in-ear monitors at band practice and every so often I pull them out, and I can barely be in the same room as the drummer!
I don't think I've ever heard the words to the last verse. Kanami's guitar has an effect on me. Like, suddenly I'm five years old. I'm holding Mommy's hand and looking up at her. Her hair is so dark and she is so pretty. There is a bright red balloon floating high overhead in the blue sky. We're at the state fair; it's a beautiful clear October morning and there are crowds of people all around. The smell of hot oil and spun sugar is in the air, and happy screams from the midway rides. Daddy is paying the man at the booth where he was throwing a ball at some wooden bottles. He knocked them all down and won a red balloon. He gave it to me and told me to be sure to hold it tight until he gets back, and he'll tie the string around my wrist. But I forgot and let go, and it's flying away. MOMMY! MY BALLOON! MY BALLOON IS FLYING AWAY! MOMMY! IT'S GONE AND IT WILL NEVER COME BACK! OH MOMMY!
Oh, the song's over.
Yep exactly 👍🍻
Good music does that to you...
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I like your insights here. Subbed.
Just want to mention that they are multi-instrumentalists, aside from Band-Maid. And that Misa learned "regular" guitar before taking up bass, which I think helps her perspective as in, "If I'm gonna play bass, I'm gonna PLAY it for real." It has been said that she plays "lead bass."
Thanks James!
My daughter the music teacher/flautist, says of MISA in Freedom, that she IS playing the lead. And Kanami and Miku are following her except during Kanami's solo.
Akane's drumming here is over the top. How many drummers would write like this for this tune. MISA IS the "Slide Queen" perfect timing for each slide be it lead-in or lead-out, and like Akane's kick drum and Kanami's guitar solos, it's never over-done......just perfect timing every time. Good Stuff PC!
Love the insight, hope you enjoy the coffee
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During the lines you were mentioning is Kanami doing harmonic riffs behind the melody.
Defs worth checking out their songs as Band-Maiko too
Great lesson again for me as a guy that has very little knowledge about music. I always love to see people teaching me something new about my favorite band and let me tell you... About Band-Maid is SO MUCH to learn, everbody is pointing out something else and it makes me even fall more in love with the band. They are so versatile, so much talent and every part of this band is SO DAMN IMPORTANT! Thank you for your thoughts and teaching me something. Greetings from Germany!
Maybe this is a sign to learn to play!
Akane is trying not to grin like a loon because she loves playing so much but she is supposed to be acting sad for the video!!
It's BAND-MAID!!!
great reaction!
Thank you!
They don’t take many risks on this song. It’s slick and effective but I prefer the more adventurous edge of their recent stuff I have to say. If you’re minded to check out that side of Band Maid I’d suggest Black Hole, Giovanni or No God.
I guess sometimes not taking the risk is the biggest risk of all.
Wait! What about the drums!? hehe
"Dont panic... I will get to your other performances" I am panicking! ww3 is going on and I am still waiting on
MTH - Yoshu Fukushu
JINJER - I Speak Astronomy
Gojira - The Art of Dying
D:
lol jokes aside love the content, great analysis and keep being awesome
Haha. I may have to use this comment as a road map for what to do next.
She is called the queen of goosebumps, a unique voice - contralto with polyphonic overtones. "Together with her tessitura, it identifies her potential voice type as dramatic contralto, the deepest, darkest, and most powerful contralto voice." (Wikipedia about Diana)
Full vocal range - 4 octaves.
The most famous hit of the king of rock 'n' roll in an unrivaled gorgeous, phenomenal performance by Diana Ankudinova ( 18 y.o.)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover)
Please react to Diana Ankudinova !
Last year, the number of reactions to Diana exceeded the number of 10 thousand reactions (in my playlist section there are two playlists of 5 thousand reactions each). This year, 1,500 more reactions have been added to them.
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Extended version re-released on Diana's official channel
czcams.com/video/M-znD6QKbrg/video.html
Politics and art may have to be separated. But now I'm having a hard time enjoying Russian art.
Sure, the artists are innocent, but many of them support Putin's Russia.
CZcams has disabled the monetization of Russian national broadcast RT channels.
Power ballad brought to life. Also if you listen to this and read the lyrics you will here Saiki interweave Japanese and English together flawlessly. I am use to this group punching you from the start this one gave me a false sense and caught me with a throat punch out of nowhere.
Great reaction but before you move to the other band I really want you to reaction to the song Manners/Black Hole live performance.
Yeah that has come up a lot! I will be weaving more Band-Maid stuff in as I go along. I have a few other songs pre-recorded because I usually do them in batches but I'll get back to Band-Maid in my next run.
MISA and Akane is top notch in this one.
This video was made in Taiwan back in 2016.
Oh wow! It's that old. Interesting.
You know, now that you've mentioned The Edge, I can't stop hearing it when she's got the chorus delay on. Hahaha.
You know, that re-listenability... finding something new every time you go back... the sonic density of their songs, even reliatively simple ones like this... makes it easy to find something you've missed in the mix. I go from listening to something like this to listening to something very similar from a western band, and wondering why all the instrumentals sound so sparse and so slow... even when they're at the same tempo!
Yes, the CZcams algoritm is not kind, especially as EVERYONE wants to do a Band Maid reaction video now that they're starting to find out what Maidiacs have known for years, but you're on our rotation now, because you're doing a much better job than most! Always great to hear a musician's reaction, and you're treading ground that most other first-time listeners haven't, yet. :) Subscribed!
Thanks Niky. I appreciate your kind words. There will be plenty more to come.
To kind of keep the pace of things... maybe go to Thrill, so you can garner a sense of contrast between what they were, and what they have become. Or maybe do an Acoustic as you mentioned in your previous reaction.
I'll definitely do that.
Here it is. This is the one …………………Akane!! your done now. This is the only one you need. Haha I’m kidding! All Band Maid songs are perfect!! Try Endless story
Haha I wanted that plaque to and 7 years later and 39 subs I’m on my way hahaha
she is awesome.
Miku is left ear usually, and Kanami is right.
Oh awesome!
This is a masterpiece song! Kanami's solo releases the tension and is really satisfying! The video was shot in Taiwan, btw.
THIS SONG HAS SOUL, RYTHM AND BLUES. PEOPLE IMMUNE TO SOULFUL BLUESY RYTHM ARE MUSIC POSERS. MIKU LEARNED GUITAR AFTER THE BAND STARTED. A VIDEO PRODUCER DEMANDED THAT EITHER SAIKI OR MIKU HOLD A GUITAR. KANAMI TAUGHT MIKU A COUPLE OF CHORDS. KANAMI BECAME MIKU'S GUITAR SENSEI. MIKU PRACTICED EVERY DAY 3 ALL THE WAY UP TO 10 HOURS. SHE IS NOW A VERY TALENTED RYTHM GUITARIST. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GREAT SINGER AND LYRICIST. SHE IS A DRIVING FORCE FOR PROMOTING THE BAND. MIKU APPEARS EVERY SINGLE CHANCE SHE GETS ON JAPANESE MEDIA OF ALL FORMS TO PROMOTE BAND MAID. ALL MEMBERS OF BAND MAID ARE EXTREME TALENTS.
GOD BLESS THE VIDEO DIRECTOR HA HA.
Please, make a reaction to the songs of the Diana Ankudinova
Sorry, mate, but I have this tendency to come back again to some reactions (not many, mind you!) simply because it is fun to add a little every time.
Truth be told I might be repeating some other comments, but bear with this old French geezer who tends to find himself too often on a sticky wicket!
Kanami reportedly said it proved the most difficult song/music to compose, but its has become a classic although going back 4 years in the past does seem quite a bit when you realize the immense output of those last 4 years.
One thing I noticed about Akane: she is usually very tight in the pocket, but this is probably the first time I noticed her elbows literally flying!
Saiki and Miku are presently recognized as a vocal duo (as opposed to two vocalists) and this particular song was arguably the first to establish the notion.
As for Kanami, you have only witnessed her quiet side, even during these solos (always too short, but so perfect). She reveals her true self in front of small crowds in cramped clubs where she literally let everything fly! Just check the fan cam (Vladimir Chupin) at Hamburg when playing Moratorium!
As for Misa, if she hadn't been a lady, she would have probably become one of the very best session musicians in Japan. But we ironically have to thank the male-dominated Japanese music industry which forced her to "content herself" with being a band musician! What a sweet revenge!
On another note, since you like Gacharic Spin, here is another band (trio) of two boys and one girl, Asterism. Start with Rising Moon (before many more):
czcams.com/video/IfxMi0Bx4x0/video.html
I will not say any more about them for the moment but they are becoming big!
Do have some fun and take good care of yourself (ves)!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
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Masterpiece
Band-Maid playing their monster power ballad. That's what they do on a most consistent basis more than any other band I've ever listened to. This is a top song on any Maidiacs playlist. You'll like WONDERLAND-LIVE if you enjoyed this because BAND-MAID is Awesome. Peace.
Coming back to you, mate, as I only had time for a quick comment before leaving for work!
Fleetwood Mac! Oh, well, that reminds me quite a few good songs. I am sure that Kanami does not know they composed Black Magic Woman before her idol, Carlos Santana came with his own version!
Have you ever watched, seen Peter Green play with Carlos?
I like your hard practical Aussie approach and it should please quite a few maidiacs!
"Medium-paced"! You have to play cricket to understand that? LOL (from a Frenchman, you will never believe it! LOL again)
Probably the next stage, before you go into complicated songs like Hibana or Coralium, it might be a good idea to proceed onto Onset (everybody's requesting it) for their classic instrumental played only on stage, never recorded for a study of their team work. Turn Me On is a classic live crowd pleaser, and Play (with the rhythmic guitar playing in between solo riffs at the beginning) is another crowd-rousing piece.
Hard to decide where to go, but at least you will never be disappointed even if sometimes you need more than one listening to appreciate. This is mainly Kanami's fault who is a classical multi-instrumental educated lady who prepares a demo every time for Misa to add her bass and Akane her drum part. The latter two are also classical/jazz multi-instrumental educated ladies.
I have always called their music (somebody is going to kill me! LOL) Symphonic Rock. Does it make sense? Not my fault! LOL
Looking forward to your next reaction!
Take good care of yourself (ves)!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles (also called by his Ozzie mates Bilbo or Billby)
Oh wow! I totally forgot Fleetwood Mac wrote Black Magic Woman!
Yeah I think Onset is gonna have to be next. Thanks for checking in Mate!
@@PrymalChaos Cheers mate!😁