"What a fuckin' cool everything!" Truer words have never been spoken....except when Miku was asked in an interview how she felt about finding all these amazing band members, and she said "It's a miracle". Amen.
I think Kanami is a freaking genius... She thinks totally out of the box with many different genres in her songwriting, has unique VERY emotional solos without stealing the show, has DAMN cool riffs and switches it up even during one song... LAST but not LEAST EVERYTHING is so catchy, every song gets stuck in my head, but for different reasons: Catchy chorus, a solo that stucks in my head, an riff that i can´t get rid of for days and so on... She is a genius, everybody in this band is on a very very high level, but she stands out, at least for me personally! Greetings from Germany
Totally agee with you that Kanami is genius! Sometime I think Kanami is not always in front of everybody is because she treats Band-Maid the band as her art expression al together.
I think Kanami's genius is that she stays INSIDE the box, but does so in unexpected ways. She baits you into feeling like you know what's coming, then she'll switch it up on you, or hesitate and throw you off balance, THEN give you what you were primed for. It's theory anyone can learn and use to craft songs, but it's her inspiration that makes the end product that much more satisfying. It elevates BAND-MAID's music above other completely competent bands', and it makes B-M special.
Tbh Kanami is probably the most important pillar of the band. If for some reason one member of the band has to be replaced it would sound very different (not that good bass, drums, voice or lyrics) but compositions would still be unique. If they replaced Kanamincho the "Band-Maid genre" goes bye. Don't get me wrong, if somebody from B-M goes I'll cry like a baby but I really think Mincho has become the key to this door and if you lose it you'll have to force it open
@@yerayortiz7285 For sure. For those that closely follow the band, I don't think this is controversial. There are dozens of virtuoso musicians for every talented songwriter, and you'll find bands - all-female bands even - with more aggregate virtuosity than Band-Maid. But you won't find the same level of talented songwriting. Only this band has Kanami. Misa tho now appears to be interested in songwriting, and I cannot tell you how excited I am to hear what she comes up with.
Why does Band-Maid make you smile? Can't list all the reasons, there's not enough space. And you are not wrong about the rhythm section. World class. Peace.
İ am 60 yrs old,and seen and heard many bands in those years,a year ago i found BM,and honestly,no band has ever touched me,the way these ladies have,,i swear they do not have any songs that are clunkers,i have not heard any,,You are a musician,i was a bass player back in the day,you know as do i,the licks,time changes,second verse changes in every song,stuff never heard before,if you can find it,you have to watch,,without holding back,its an instrumental,jeez that will blow your mind
Not casting aspersions or saying other performers are inferior for saying it couldn't be done, but... I mean, Kanami COULD chop down the mightiest tree in the forest with a herring. Just sayin'.
Band-Maid is just a joy to listen too. The surprises never stops, like never. Even after 50 songs. You are then surprised that Band-Maid can still surprise you.
It is the common thread that binds all Maidiacs, Band-Maid is sheer genius at bringing out the emotions and leaves you trying to understand how they do it. I have seen a lot of bands in my lifetime and none have had the effect on me like this band has. Once in a lifetime the stars align to give us perfection Po!
A buddy of mine that I introduced them to said to me "Band Maid touches on so many facets of rock. They don't remind me of any other band really, but they remind me of something and I love it." I told him they were just reminding him of what great rock and hard rock is supposed to sound like. Something the American Music Industry ( not the musicians, but the industry) has forgot. Enjoyed your reaction, looking forward to more. Btw, I think so many of the fans are in lock step with you, smiling through entire songs and just loving the music.
I think you're right. It doesn't have to be Superfuckingtechnical or justhardrock. Seriously, this is the type of stuff I'd do with my own band if I knew people talented enough to do it. Not WHAT they're doing, but the idea of doing whatever they want. My own label is called A. Effingos Records. Anything Effing goes.....😉😉 I like that mindset
@@RyanMear I have to say awesome label name there! And Since we are chatting about them doing what they want, they also do ballads, perhaps doing one of them would be an interesting follow up to Rinne (which is one of their heaviest songs). I would suggest Daydreaming (MV), their power ballad. They have other ballads (About us-live, Wonderland-Live), but Daydreaming remains one of my top three favorite songs by them and considering how much I love all their music, that says something.😁
The industry forgetting is hitting the nail on the head Davis, lots of good bands out there but hard to find because the labels aren’t pushing them. With some work they can be found though :). Hope you’ve been well my man, it’s been a while.
"I love the sound of Band-Maid in the morning." And if you keep listening to them all day long, the energy and smile won't wear off. Those faces... their attitude... their music... their story... their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Ryan, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!
@@GaryHolloway-810 Lol. Btw, your coyote came back 2 nights later after I posted that vid and was hunting a feral cat that happened to find refuge behind the hedges. Lucky for the cat the Coyote was hesitant to jump over the hedges. Was just standing up peering over the other side.
@@xagorvangard Ooh that was lucky for the cat. My other dog is a Weimaraner big game hunting dog & he loves my 5 cats. If coyote had've touched that cat my dog would've bitten coyote's head off. Or fallen in love & eloped, one of the two :)
@@RyanMear not sure if you would be up for a double reaction but there is a full band version of Puzzle and an acoustic version with just Kanami and Saiki that is absolutely beautiful. The acoustic version is something very different from their normal performance and very emotional, certainly worth a watch even if you choose not react to it.
Ryan I am a 65yr young heavy equipment operator. I Have seen Zeppelin Live as well as most of the greats! I tell everyone I know that this band of young Ladies just make me smile so now I am a fan boy and own all the music and Blu rays and cds i can find and I am loving it! But I do the same with JinJer and have tickets for dec in phoenix now just waiting for the band maid show and I will be going up front whenever they come here!
As an old school musician who has heard his fair share of bands of all genres. I can confidently say I would place the Band-Maid rythm section up against any band from any era and time. Let's just say they belong in the legends lounge of great rythm bass & drum tandems such as greats like Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. And just think they have yet to hit their prime. They are just scratching the surface of their potential. I've come to believe that to be the case from a recent interview they gave taking with humility about their appetite to improve at the respective instruments which any musician would kill to have half to the talent they possess. I totally believe they feel that. How can anyone doubt their work ethic with how prolific they have been cranking out a full length album once a year. With each track just as good as the last. This band is incapable of producing a bad track which is crazy. They are so prolific that they literally are approaching triple digits of tracks recorded in such a short period of time. How many legendary bands can claim half as many over a 20 year span. So strap in guys this ride has yet to approach it's potential and who knows what great places it will take us. And it definitely is a fun one as well. Selfishly speaking this band needs to be illuminated and supported just so they can sustain and endure as long as possible. The music world is unaware how valuable they are to it.
MISA's bass tone is so.... satisfying. And I mean that in the most absolute sense of the word satisfying as I don't think any other descriptor other than PERFECT can adequately describe her tone. What is so awesome, in my opinion, about MISA is that she plays her bass like it is rhythm guitar. No simple keeping the beat with her phrases. This song was just amuse bouche of what we got from MISA and Akane on Unseen World. You are 100% correct, I also think they are the best rhythm section (engine room) playing currently. Sure there's been better in the past but in terms of currently performing and producing these 2 are off the charts compared to most of their contemporaries. MISA is a machine. Her bass lines are a Browning M2 50cal machine gun just hammering away, meanwhile Akane's beats and bass kick are like an artillery barrage. The image of scene from Band of Brothers when their in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge comes to mind. Akane's drumming is that powerful.
There are many many talented musicians, but few great bands. Band-Maid are so much more than the sum of their parts. This is superb, Wonderland (live) is sublime, and Unseen World is one of the best balanced rock albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. It's really special because it has Sayonakidori AND Black Hole on the same recording. Not to mention Honkai, Why Why Why, Manners and all the others. I love all the old stuff too. Really no bad songs. LZ, who I adore, never managed that.
I have the same reaction to their music, and agree with you 100% There is something very special about them I have never found in any other band... I think their chemistry has alot to do with it, besides there awesome musical capabilities.. Just a smokin hot band I can't get enough of... Great reaction Ryan.. Looking forward to your take on the Bass/lead duel in Don't you tell me live, and the awesome track Turm me on... So many to see.. Best wishes from France..
This is why I love watching these react vids by people and fans with a much better ear than I have. I don't pick out "Chords" in the bass like you guys can....chords! Really? Now I have to start listening harder.....but then again I'm not a bassist. I am but a simple man with hearing loss from drumming with no hearing protection, amongst other dumb-ass things I've done....But I will forge on and learn from you all, you people with hearing.
one of the heavy stuff... i like akane drum kicks... the misa bass so amazing....they are the master of transitions,, they are diverse and dynamically good
Band-Maid definitely is amazing! Akane and Misa are on fire 🔥! Get Down! Heavy song, but uplifting at the same time! What do you live for? More Band-Maid!
They are all world class super musicians and Misa and Akane are unbeatable. But what makes Band Maid is Kanami's unique song writing and on stage performance. Her writing is ever more complex and her work rate and playing creativity on stage is unmatched. Not to minimise Miku who just gets better and better. The best band in the world.
It's always amazing when you find that new fantastic band. What's even more amazing is when you find out they have one good song after another! You are only even seeing the videos which they already know are their good ones! But then you listen to the album and find there's more! I love just about every single song from the second album on. The first is ok, but then they were not allowed to write their own stuff (a Japanese label thing). But I'm sure if they did I'd love them too! I was just floored though with how many songs I loved by them though. Wait till you see Dice with a practical bass solo beginning, or Choose Me, Real Existence, Dragon Cires, Glory, and on and on.
They are all wonderful crazy (good): Releasing this song and MV after „endless Story“ and the whining reactions of some „fans“ going to soft… Unforgettable! Thank you Band-Maid for your diversity and thank you Ryan for taking your time listening to these wonderful ladies!
Yup, they did it again! Taking a sound we all know and making it their own. They are all super talented in their own right and I can't wait to see how the progress over the coming years - Band Maid Forever!
A couple of things you touched on, especially just smiling watching them whether it's live or a music video. They don't take themselves too seriously, like way too many other bands do. It's like they're just a group of 5 mid-20's women having fun, yet putting out some of the best rock I've ever heard. I'm 61 so I've heard a lot lol. I have to say this song has my favourite bass part of all their songs, not that all the others are great. But Misa is just killing it in the 1st verse yet she does it tastefully. The then counter-point part she puts in during the break demonstrates her classical training. Not sure if you know but she and Akane attended the prestigious Tokyo School of Music.
If you do the live Puzzle, I'm going to suggest you do the Daydreaming MV as the next one. Most people may suggest the acoustic Puzzle (which is great), but I think those two songs have some similarities and they are both top 5 songs for me. The singing, bass, and drums are great but I really love the song writing of the two songs and especially the guitar progression in both songs (which are very different songs). Plus the solos in those songs are maybe my two favorite Kanami solos. Another fan favorite is Moratorium (billibilli). If I could try to explain Band-Maid with one song, this might be the one. Dirty, heavy AF riffs, heavenly vocals over it, nasty solo, basically a pop bridge, and then back to heavy AF.
Yeah, MISA's two chords behind Miku's "CLOSE YOUR EYES" get overlooked, but they're sublime. It's really easy to give over to infatuation with this band. It's easy to proclaim, "They're the best band ever, the greatest players ever!" I've felt it, I've said it, I MEANT it, but that's also kind of silly. Lots of bands have been on par with them, but those bands didn't hit me at just the right time, with just the right type of music that makes my heart skip a beat. There are better players in the world, people have written better songs. But GD they just mean the world to me, and they consistently bring me new music that both fits my predilections and challenges me at the same time. Unseen World is one of the best albums I've ever heard. I sat there on first listen, super excited, kinda anxious that they would ... not let me down, per se - they're artists creating art, and sometimes that art isn't for you - but just play something I didn't dig. But it's song after song of, "Holy F! These songs are stunning." Miku's feature hits and you just want to hug her (platonically). Black Hole makes you cross your eyes and laugh, because they clearly just decided "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." This is what people feel at old southern revivals, that giddiness of spirit, and I'll tell you, I pledge my soul to their rock-n-roll.
As a whole G.G, BAND-MAID have that infectious persona & songs to back it that are impossible to ignore. The perfect package. They didn't tell me to say that.😏
You had the same experience I did when UW dropped. That first night, hitting play.... were we getting more World Domination or more Conqueror???? Guess what? We got neither. We really, truly got an Unseen World. When the switch up happened after MISA's bass solo in No God I was literally laughing out loud to the point of tears it was soooo fucking brilliant and unexpected. I listened to the song 5 times in a row, IMMEDIATELY.... And yeah, Sayonakidori nearly made me cry with joy for Miku. :) What a brilliantly bold album Unseen World is... and I thought they were taking chances with Conqueror (which I love also).... once again... Band-Maid never ceases to surprise you... even after 100+ songs. Just Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things. :)
@@crabuki1273 now just imagine what we'll get when MISA finally writes a song and not just the bass part. I mean, her last 3 sets of intros she did for the online okyu-jis made me think a song by MISA will be cool as fzck !
"What a fucking cool everything!" Yes indeed, Ryan. They never cease to amaze. I don't think what you said about MISA and Akane was that big a statement. I'd be willing to bet that all of the other rhythm sections that were running through your head after you said that would be blown away by MISA and Akane's talents. I honestly think they were meant to play together. You could say that about all of them. Fate was very kind to us when Band-Maid came together the way it did.
MISA! MISA! MISA! "The Best Rythem Section I think I have ever heard..I'd put them up against anybody" Absolutely no reason to cringe when saying it. They truly are that good. Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
Another great reaction. Since you like non-live videos, I gotta recommend to you Band Maid's official "Warning!". Extremely entertaining, lots of special effects and stuff. Still want to see you do official live "Wonderland" to get the full Saiki appreciation.
ARIGATO for the nice reaction!! BANDMAID is the great band. Please watch the other songs. "MORATORIUM"(live), "TAKE ME HIGHER"(live), "PUZZLE( live, and acoustic live), "CLANG"(live), "MATCHLESS GUM"(live), "DAYDREAMING"(live), "DON'T YOU TELL ME"(live), "WITHOUT HOLDING BACK"( instrumental), "ALONE"(MV), "DICE"(MV) There are many talented musicians in japanese female bands. Please watch the other bands. "MINDSET"(MV), "JUICY BEATS"(live) by GACHARIC SPIN "MASTERPIECE"(MV), "SCANDAL BABY"(live), "SHOUJO S"(live), "SPACE RANGER"(live) by SCANDAL "MARIONETTE"(mv), "R.I.P."(2020 live) by MARY'S BLOOD "WE ARE"(MV), "SPIRIT BLACK"(MV) by ALDIOUS "RIN"(MV, live), "MAZE"(MV, live) by DESTROSE "HEADLESS GODDESS"(MV) by FATE GEAR "HELL! OR HELL?"(live), "A DECLARATION OF XXX"(live), "R.I.O.T."(live) by RAISE A SUILEN
Thank you! I was wondering, why the all female metal bands? I'm cool with it, obviously, I just wondered if there are Male and female metal bands, all Male bands...androgynous?? Is it trendy to be an all female band or just a reply to the decades of all Male metal bands?
I like how much work Missa and Akane put in during the Kanami solos. Most of the time I’ll miss what Missa is doing during them but after a few listens I catch it. And last thing, Gacharic Spin is another awesome female Japanese rock band, check out their song Mindset, it’s fucking killer. The bass player is another real standout, but the whole band is so uhh yea.
The barely controlled chaos band. They're in my top 10 list of great bands, Band-Maid is #1, but F Chopper is one of the best bassists and Tomo-Zo one of the guitarist around. Mindset through me off, I didn't recognize Angie at first.
@@glenkelley6799 Yea and they’ve been great for years, lots of talent and lots of fun :). Maybe a little overlooked recently with so many new groups coming out of Japan the last few years. But they keep putting stuff out like mindset and that’ll change.
@@glenkelley6799 Lol. I wish. But I was standing behind some guys at a B-M show who stood like statues & looked like they had walked in to order a take out. Wtf.🤷♂️
Yesss!!! MISA's chord work is an outstanding feature of her magnificent play style, a consummate exponent of her craft! And with Akane on drums, i believe you are looking at a rhythm section comparable to Cream, Jimi's Experience, Primus, Grand Funk Railroad, Double Trouble etc... I want to have MISA's babies. Damn, I want to have ALL their babies!!! Great reaction as ever, cheers m8!!!
Your what 12 songs in and yet just barely scratched the surface of what they can do. There's different and then there's "Different" and yet have still to get to the "Puzzle" same song done two completely different ways, and... then there's "Band Maiko" an all-female Japanese traditional rock fusion ensemble with songs like "Gion-Cho" and a band maid cover "Secret Maiko (my) Lips" The well is deep and the water is sweet and no two sips are the same as you will see!
@@RyanMear They have a certain connection ; ) you'll have to take a look! You will not be disappointed I assure you, you will take to them straight away I'm sure czcams.com/video/umSt7oMUMcs/video.html
A little anecdote, this was written as a middle finger to all those who were saying that BAND-MAID wasn't heavy enough to be metal. I don't know how someone in one breath says BAND-MAID isn't heavy enough to be metal, and in the next breath are praising hair metal bands like poison. Don't get me wrong I like most hair metal bands myself, but you can't say BAND-MAID isn't heavier than they were!!!!!
Rinne is one of my least favorite band maid songs.. But it's still a lot better than a lot of stuff out there. .. It's band-maid, so of course it rocks :) I think most of my grievances is because of the mix. Conqueror was really poorly mixed/mastered. Every single live performance of the songs from that album sound soooooooo much better. -cough- wonderland -cough
"What a fuckin' cool everything!" Truer words have never been spoken....except when Miku was asked in an interview how she felt about finding all these amazing band members, and she said "It's a miracle". Amen.
True. Way true. Miracle.
🙏
I think Kanami is a freaking genius... She thinks totally out of the box with many different genres in her songwriting, has unique VERY emotional solos without stealing the show, has DAMN cool riffs and switches it up even during one song... LAST but not LEAST EVERYTHING is so catchy, every song gets stuck in my head, but for different reasons: Catchy chorus, a solo that stucks in my head, an riff that i can´t get rid of for days and so on... She is a genius, everybody in this band is on a very very high level, but she stands out, at least for me personally! Greetings from Germany
Totally agee with you that Kanami is genius! Sometime I think Kanami is not always in front of everybody is because she treats Band-Maid the band as her art expression al together.
Credit is also due to Miku for putting together great lyrics to this impossible to forget music...and Saiki to sing it just right!
I think Kanami's genius is that she stays INSIDE the box, but does so in unexpected ways. She baits you into feeling like you know what's coming, then she'll switch it up on you, or hesitate and throw you off balance, THEN give you what you were primed for. It's theory anyone can learn and use to craft songs, but it's her inspiration that makes the end product that much more satisfying. It elevates BAND-MAID's music above other completely competent bands', and it makes B-M special.
Tbh Kanami is probably the most important pillar of the band. If for some reason one member of the band has to be replaced it would sound very different (not that good bass, drums, voice or lyrics) but compositions would still be unique. If they replaced Kanamincho the "Band-Maid genre" goes bye.
Don't get me wrong, if somebody from B-M goes I'll cry like a baby but I really think Mincho has become the key to this door and if you lose it you'll have to force it open
@@yerayortiz7285 For sure. For those that closely follow the band, I don't think this is controversial. There are dozens of virtuoso musicians for every talented songwriter, and you'll find bands - all-female bands even - with more aggregate virtuosity than Band-Maid. But you won't find the same level of talented songwriting. Only this band has Kanami. Misa tho now appears to be interested in songwriting, and I cannot tell you how excited I am to hear what she comes up with.
Why does Band-Maid make you smile? Can't list all the reasons, there's not enough space. And you are not wrong about the rhythm section. World class. Peace.
I smile because they play happy metal
"I would put them up against anybody" a very bold statement that I 100% agree with!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
İ am 60 yrs old,and seen and heard many bands in those years,a year ago i found BM,and honestly,no band has ever touched me,the way these ladies have,,i swear they do not have any songs that are clunkers,i have not heard any,,You are a musician,i was a bass player back in the day,you know as do i,the licks,time changes,second verse changes in every song,stuff never heard before,if you can find it,you have to watch,,without holding back,its an instrumental,jeez that will blow your mind
BAND-MAID have not only paved the way for the reinvention of Hard Rock music, they've built an entire city :)
@The True MRH You already do my friend, you already do :)
Not casting aspersions or saying other performers are inferior for saying it couldn't be done, but... I mean, Kanami COULD chop down the mightiest tree in the forest with a herring. Just sayin'.
@@crabuki1273 Hey Akane can help with that. She can chop up knights & everything :)
@The True MRH Them streets will have the best venues to attend :)
Caution: Maids at Work: We built this city on rock and roll. Next we'll be boarding the Starship for the Unseen World
*BAND-MAID* _is like a box of chocolates you never know what pleasant surprise awaits you._
Is like a chocolate box without those DAMNED pink fluff filled nightmares to worry about
@@RyanMear Mmmmmmmm strawberries 😋
Is that what it's supposed to be? LOL
@@RyanMear Please do *DICE* next you will never be the same......
@@RyanMear They put those in the Cluppo box - www.cluppo.tokyo/
The only thing BAND-MAID repeats is their awesomeness!
Band-Maid is just a joy to listen too. The surprises never stops, like never. Even after 50 songs. You are then surprised that Band-Maid can still surprise you.
nice
It is the common thread that binds all Maidiacs, Band-Maid is sheer genius
at bringing out the emotions and leaves you trying to understand how they
do it. I have seen a lot of bands in my lifetime and none have had the effect
on me like this band has. Once in a lifetime the stars align to give us perfection Po!
A buddy of mine that I introduced them to said to me "Band Maid touches on so many facets of rock. They don't remind me of any other band really, but they remind me of something and I love it." I told him they were just reminding him of what great rock and hard rock is supposed to sound like. Something the American Music Industry ( not the musicians, but the industry) has forgot. Enjoyed your reaction, looking forward to more. Btw, I think so many of the fans are in lock step with you, smiling through entire songs and just loving the music.
I think you're right. It doesn't have to be Superfuckingtechnical or justhardrock. Seriously, this is the type of stuff I'd do with my own band if I knew people talented enough to do it. Not WHAT they're doing, but the idea of doing whatever they want.
My own label is called A. Effingos Records.
Anything Effing goes.....😉😉
I like that mindset
@@RyanMear I have to say awesome label name there! And Since we are chatting about them doing what they want, they also do ballads, perhaps doing one of them would be an interesting follow up to Rinne (which is one of their heaviest songs). I would suggest Daydreaming (MV), their power ballad. They have other ballads (About us-live, Wonderland-Live), but Daydreaming remains one of my top three favorite songs by them and considering how much I love all their music, that says something.😁
The industry forgetting is hitting the nail on the head Davis, lots of good bands out there but hard to find because the labels aren’t pushing them. With some work they can be found though :). Hope you’ve been well my man, it’s been a while.
"I love the sound of Band-Maid in the morning." And if you keep listening to them all day long, the energy and smile won't wear off. Those faces... their attitude... their music... their story... their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Ryan, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!
They start their 2020 live DVD with this song. Short but awesome drum solo then into Rinne. It's a bloody spectacular way to start a show.
We can never thank Miku enough for creating this group which gave a new freshness to hard rock . PO ! French fan 🇫🇷 🤘🎸
"What a f@$% cool and everything!" 😂 Yup, I have to agree 😁
Xagor what does "F at dollar percent mean"?😆
@@GaryHolloway-810 my cat jumped on the keyboard as I was trying to type 😁😂😺
@@xagorvangard Well f@$% that. That's so annoying when that happens :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 Lol. Btw, your coyote came back 2 nights later after I posted that vid and was hunting a feral cat that happened to find refuge behind the hedges. Lucky for the cat the Coyote was hesitant to jump over the hedges. Was just standing up peering over the other side.
@@xagorvangard Ooh that was lucky for the cat. My other dog is a Weimaraner big game hunting dog & he loves my 5 cats. If coyote had've touched that cat my dog would've bitten coyote's head off. Or fallen in love & eloped, one of the two :)
It is impossible not to listen to their music without a big smile on the face. At least I can't.
"What a F*%^ing cool everything!" is probably the best comment I have heard to summarize Bandmaid. Completely agree!
5:57 "I don't think I've ever been so, like, stupidly happy just watching a band before. My face hurts from smiling that whole time."
It's on bilibili, I've been told.... I'm going to be checking that out
@@RyanMear Make sure to look at the live version of Puzzle :-)
@@RyanMear i would be very happy to see your impressions on that song, it just hits differently
@@RyanMear not sure if you would be up for a double reaction but there is a full band version of Puzzle and an acoustic version with just Kanami and Saiki that is absolutely beautiful. The acoustic version is something very different from their normal performance and very emotional, certainly worth a watch even if you choose not react to it.
Ryan I am a 65yr young heavy equipment operator. I Have seen Zeppelin Live as well as most of the greats! I tell everyone I know that this band of young Ladies just make me smile so now I am a fan boy and own all the music and Blu rays and cds i can find and I am loving it! But I do the same with JinJer and have tickets for dec in phoenix now just waiting for the band maid show and I will be going up front whenever they come here!
Awesome!
As many a fan has stated, the best medicine for any ailment, Band-Maid every day keeps the doctor away.
As an old school musician who has heard his fair share of bands of all genres. I can confidently say I would place the Band-Maid rythm section up against any band from any era and time. Let's just say they belong in the legends lounge of great rythm bass & drum tandems such as greats like Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. And just think they have yet to hit their prime. They are just scratching the surface of their potential.
I've come to believe that to be the case from a recent interview they gave taking with humility about their appetite to improve at the respective instruments which any musician would kill to have half to the talent they possess. I totally believe they feel that. How can anyone doubt their work ethic with how prolific they have been cranking out a full length album once a year. With each track just as good as the last. This band is incapable of producing a bad track which is crazy. They are so prolific that they literally are approaching triple digits of tracks recorded in such a short period of time. How many legendary bands can claim half as many over a 20 year span.
So strap in guys this ride has yet to approach it's potential and who knows what great places it will take us. And it definitely is a fun one as well. Selfishly speaking this band needs to be illuminated and supported just so they can sustain and endure as long as possible. The music world is unaware how valuable they are to it.
MISA's bass tone is so.... satisfying. And I mean that in the most absolute sense of the word satisfying as I don't think any other descriptor other than PERFECT can adequately describe her tone. What is so awesome, in my opinion, about MISA is that she plays her bass like it is rhythm guitar. No simple keeping the beat with her phrases. This song was just amuse bouche of what we got from MISA and Akane on Unseen World.
You are 100% correct, I also think they are the best rhythm section (engine room) playing currently. Sure there's been better in the past but in terms of currently performing and producing these 2 are off the charts compared to most of their contemporaries. MISA is a machine. Her bass lines are a Browning M2 50cal machine gun just hammering away, meanwhile Akane's beats and bass kick are like an artillery barrage. The image of scene from Band of Brothers when their in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge comes to mind. Akane's drumming is that powerful.
This was filmed in real 8mm film , the SHUT UP at the end was to critics who said they were getting to poppy sounding .
I love that. Nice
There are many many talented musicians, but few great bands. Band-Maid are so much more than the sum of their parts. This is superb, Wonderland (live) is sublime, and Unseen World is one of the best balanced rock albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. It's really special because it has Sayonakidori AND Black Hole on the same recording. Not to mention Honkai, Why Why Why, Manners and all the others. I love all the old stuff too. Really no bad songs. LZ, who I adore, never managed that.
I have the same reaction to their music, and agree with you 100% There is something very special about them I have never found in any other band... I think their chemistry has alot to do with it, besides there awesome musical capabilities.. Just a smokin hot band I can't get enough of... Great reaction Ryan.. Looking forward to your take on the Bass/lead duel in Don't you tell me live, and the awesome track Turm me on... So many to see.. Best wishes from France..
Such a good band!
Agreed
you have to listen to this song in concert it is like a supersonic flight.
This is why I love watching these react vids by people and fans with a much better ear than I have. I don't pick out "Chords" in the bass like you guys can....chords! Really? Now I have to start listening harder.....but then again I'm not a bassist. I am but a simple man with hearing loss from drumming with no hearing protection, amongst other dumb-ass things I've done....But I will forge on and learn from you all, you people with hearing.
one of the heavy stuff... i like akane drum kicks... the misa bass so amazing....they are the master of transitions,, they are diverse and dynamically good
Band-Maid definitely is amazing! Akane and Misa are on fire 🔥! Get Down! Heavy song, but uplifting at the same time! What do you live for? More Band-Maid!
They are all world class super musicians and Misa and Akane are unbeatable. But what makes Band Maid is Kanami's unique song writing and on stage performance. Her writing is ever more complex and her work rate and playing creativity on stage is unmatched. Not to minimise Miku who just gets better and better. The best band in the world.
It's always amazing when you find that new fantastic band. What's even more amazing is when you find out they have one good song after another! You are only even seeing the videos which they already know are their good ones! But then you listen to the album and find there's more! I love just about every single song from the second album on. The first is ok, but then they were not allowed to write their own stuff (a Japanese label thing). But I'm sure if they did I'd love them too! I was just floored though with how many songs I loved by them though. Wait till you see Dice with a practical bass solo beginning, or Choose Me, Real Existence, Dragon Cires, Glory, and on and on.
They are all wonderful crazy (good): Releasing this song and MV after „endless Story“ and the whining reactions of some „fans“ going to soft… Unforgettable! Thank you Band-Maid for your diversity and thank you Ryan for taking your time listening to these wonderful ladies!
Yup, they did it again! Taking a sound we all know and making it their own. They are all super talented in their own right and I can't wait to see how the progress over the coming years - Band Maid Forever!
A couple of things you touched on, especially just smiling watching them whether it's live or a music video. They don't take themselves too seriously, like way too many other bands do. It's like they're just a group of 5 mid-20's women having fun, yet putting out some of the best rock I've ever heard. I'm 61 so I've heard a lot lol.
I have to say this song has my favourite bass part of all their songs, not that all the others are great. But Misa is just killing it in the 1st verse yet she does it tastefully. The then counter-point part she puts in during the break demonstrates her classical training. Not sure if you know but she and Akane attended the prestigious Tokyo School of Music.
Exactly the way I feel every time I watch them!!
It's not on youtube, but their live performance of Moratorium is probably one of my favorite songs of all time.
Excellent comments at the end, couldn't agree more. These women are something special!!
"What a f'n cool _everything_!" - Quote of the week.
Accurate Band-Maid statement ... 4:38 " Fucking Cool everything...' 😄🤘🔥
They’re the best. What else is there to say? I love them.
Reminds me at 68 of the impact we experienced with the Beatles!
Wow.... that's huge
Such a great band
If you do the live Puzzle, I'm going to suggest you do the Daydreaming MV as the next one. Most people may suggest the acoustic Puzzle (which is great), but I think those two songs have some similarities and they are both top 5 songs for me. The singing, bass, and drums are great but I really love the song writing of the two songs and especially the guitar progression in both songs (which are very different songs). Plus the solos in those songs are maybe my two favorite Kanami solos.
Another fan favorite is Moratorium (billibilli). If I could try to explain Band-Maid with one song, this might be the one. Dirty, heavy AF riffs, heavenly vocals over it, nasty solo, basically a pop bridge, and then back to heavy AF.
Hell yeah...love this song :-)
Yeah, MISA's two chords behind Miku's "CLOSE YOUR EYES" get overlooked, but they're sublime.
It's really easy to give over to infatuation with this band. It's easy to proclaim, "They're the best band ever, the greatest players ever!" I've felt it, I've said it, I MEANT it, but that's also kind of silly. Lots of bands have been on par with them, but those bands didn't hit me at just the right time, with just the right type of music that makes my heart skip a beat. There are better players in the world, people have written better songs. But GD they just mean the world to me, and they consistently bring me new music that both fits my predilections and challenges me at the same time. Unseen World is one of the best albums I've ever heard. I sat there on first listen, super excited, kinda anxious that they would ... not let me down, per se - they're artists creating art, and sometimes that art isn't for you - but just play something I didn't dig. But it's song after song of, "Holy F! These songs are stunning." Miku's feature hits and you just want to hug her (platonically). Black Hole makes you cross your eyes and laugh, because they clearly just decided "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." This is what people feel at old southern revivals, that giddiness of spirit, and I'll tell you, I pledge my soul to their rock-n-roll.
As a whole G.G, BAND-MAID have that infectious persona & songs to back it that are impossible to ignore. The perfect package. They didn't tell me to say that.😏
Nice, vary nice
You had the same experience I did when UW dropped. That first night, hitting play.... were we getting more World Domination or more Conqueror???? Guess what? We got neither. We really, truly got an Unseen World. When the switch up happened after MISA's bass solo in No God I was literally laughing out loud to the point of tears it was soooo fucking brilliant and unexpected. I listened to the song 5 times in a row, IMMEDIATELY....
And yeah, Sayonakidori nearly made me cry with joy for Miku. :) What a brilliantly bold album Unseen World is... and I thought they were taking chances with Conqueror (which I love also).... once again... Band-Maid never ceases to surprise you... even after 100+ songs.
Just Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things. :)
@@cembor Oh I did the listen to it over and over thing with "I Still Seek Revenge." It's like MISA wrote a 3m solo and Kanami wrote a song around it.
@@crabuki1273 now just imagine what we'll get when MISA finally writes a song and not just the bass part. I mean, her last 3 sets of intros she did for the online okyu-jis made me think a song by MISA will be cool as fzck
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I just enjoy and smile😁
BandMaid, the best rock band of today!
"What a fucking cool everything!" Yes indeed, Ryan. They never cease to amaze. I don't think what you said about MISA and Akane was that big a statement. I'd be willing to bet that all of the other rhythm sections that were running through your head after you said that would be blown away by MISA and Akane's talents. I honestly think they were meant to play together. You could say that about all of them. Fate was very kind to us when Band-Maid came together the way it did.
MISA! MISA! MISA!
"The Best Rythem Section I think I have ever heard..I'd put them up against anybody"
Absolutely no reason to cringe when saying it. They truly are that good.
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
Another great reaction. Since you like non-live videos, I gotta recommend to you Band Maid's official "Warning!". Extremely entertaining, lots of special effects and stuff. Still want to see you do official live "Wonderland" to get the full Saiki appreciation.
They never fail to amaze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARIGATO for the nice reaction!! BANDMAID is the great band. Please watch the other songs.
"MORATORIUM"(live), "TAKE ME HIGHER"(live), "PUZZLE( live, and acoustic live), "CLANG"(live), "MATCHLESS GUM"(live), "DAYDREAMING"(live), "DON'T YOU TELL ME"(live), "WITHOUT HOLDING BACK"( instrumental), "ALONE"(MV), "DICE"(MV)
There are many talented musicians in japanese female bands. Please watch the other bands.
"MINDSET"(MV), "JUICY BEATS"(live) by GACHARIC SPIN
"MASTERPIECE"(MV), "SCANDAL BABY"(live), "SHOUJO S"(live), "SPACE RANGER"(live) by SCANDAL
"MARIONETTE"(mv), "R.I.P."(2020 live) by MARY'S BLOOD
"WE ARE"(MV), "SPIRIT BLACK"(MV) by ALDIOUS
"RIN"(MV, live), "MAZE"(MV, live) by DESTROSE
"HEADLESS GODDESS"(MV) by FATE GEAR
"HELL! OR HELL?"(live), "A DECLARATION OF XXX"(live), "R.I.O.T."(live) by RAISE A SUILEN
Thank you!
I was wondering, why the all female metal bands? I'm cool with it, obviously, I just wondered if there are Male and female metal bands, all Male bands...androgynous?? Is it trendy to be an all female band or just a reply to the decades of all Male metal bands?
How about try Band Maiko's Gion Cho next?
Misa bass followed Kanami solo are perfect arrangements. Of course, Akane drum beats back up.
0:30
Yup that change of pace is GOLD
This is the song made me dig into them
I like how much work Missa and Akane put in during the Kanami solos. Most of the time I’ll miss what Missa is doing during them but after a few listens I catch it. And last thing, Gacharic Spin is another awesome female Japanese rock band, check out their song Mindset, it’s fucking killer. The bass player is another real standout, but the whole band is so uhh yea.
The barely controlled chaos band. They're in my top 10 list of great bands, Band-Maid is #1, but F Chopper is one of the best bassists and Tomo-Zo one of the guitarist around. Mindset through me off, I didn't recognize Angie at first.
@@glenkelley6799 Yea and they’ve been great for years, lots of talent and lots of fun :). Maybe a little overlooked recently with so many new groups coming out of Japan the last few years. But they keep putting stuff out like mindset and that’ll change.
Yep... Yer hooked! ;-)
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MISA! MISA! MISA!!! 😎
The two most common symptoms of someone that has caught the BAND-MAID fever is 1) the bobbleheads and 2) a goofy grin that won't come off.
Hey you've seen those photo's of me then :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 Is that you in every fancam of the front row that I've seem?
@@glenkelley6799 Lol. I wish. But I was standing behind some guys at a B-M show who stood like statues & looked like they had walked in to order a take out. Wtf.🤷♂️
@@GaryHolloway-810 Just be glad you were standing behind them when Saiki turned on her medusa stare at slackers
@@glenkelley6799 The good thing was cos they were so still i had the perfect view between them. Bonus.👍
"WAFCE" [ waAaf-see ] - New acronym to be used in further Band-Maid reactions. Stands for "What A Fucking Cool Everything" 4:36
I like it!
Try their song, The dragon cries. Music vid, recorded in NYC. Seike and Miku sing in English. Kanami has a Led Zepp feel.
That's literally the worst song in their 100+ song catalog.
By most standards it is ok, but by Band-Maid standards it is their worst song.
I can't wait for you to hear their mid-tempo ballads. Daydreaming, endless Story, Wonderland... they're just as good at that stuff, too!
"No more stupid, yeah..." ;)
MISA and Akane are the best rhythm section in rock today!
Moratorium Live
Yesss!!! MISA's chord work is an outstanding feature of her magnificent play style, a consummate exponent of her craft! And with Akane on drums, i believe you are looking at a rhythm section comparable to Cream, Jimi's Experience, Primus, Grand Funk Railroad, Double Trouble etc...
I want to have MISA's babies. Damn, I want to have ALL their babies!!!
Great reaction as ever, cheers m8!!!
With those bands mentioned, I think we could probably chat about music
@@RyanMear lol yeh, we probably could, music has been a major part of my life. I'm old and have seen a lot of big acts live. lol
They just simply give more of everything 😎
Yessir!!
smile-makers indeed!!
🤘🤘🤘
Band Maid has been clinically proven to relieve depression.
If you like bass, listen to “don't you tell me”live. Guiter vs bass is done.
Brano superlativo,a dir poco.Akane è un metronomo vivente!!!
Try BLOOMING and YOLO after this to keep the joy going!
What a Fuckishima cool everything! Nailed it.
I've read that this is their response to critics saying they went soft lol and the outro line alludes to that,great answer ladies.
I've heard that, but I think it's maybe not true, and just a thing fans would have liked to hear
I would also recommend Manners as the most Clutch adjacent song I've ever heard.
Clutch as in the band or Clutch is another song?
@@RyanMear Clutch the band. It's got that gritty southern rock style that is executed in a way only Band Maid can do it.
I....LOVE...CLUTCH!
@@RyanMear same, and I look forward to your Manners reaction lol
You love watching Band Maid, I love watching you watching Band Maid ....................... go figure.
MISA MISA MISA!
I like all bt saiki voice is great
Your what 12 songs in and yet just barely scratched the surface of what they can do. There's different and then there's "Different" and yet have still to get to the "Puzzle" same song done two completely different ways, and... then there's "Band Maiko" an all-female Japanese traditional rock fusion ensemble with songs like "Gion-Cho" and a band maid cover "Secret Maiko (my) Lips"
The well is deep and the water is sweet and no two sips are the same as you will see!
Does band make have anything to do with band maid?
@@RyanMear They have a certain connection ; ) you'll have to take a look! You will not be disappointed I assure you, you will take to them straight away I'm sure
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Please listen to Puzzle, Moratorium & Secret my Lips.. Live is great!
I'm getting there! I'm a busy guy...I need to do stuff that actually makes money! Wait, I'm just on a mini vacation lol
that bass...dammit!...
A little anecdote, this was written as a middle finger to all those who were saying that BAND-MAID wasn't heavy enough to be metal. I don't know how someone in one breath says BAND-MAID isn't heavy enough to be metal, and in the next breath are praising hair metal bands like poison. Don't get me wrong I like most hair metal bands myself, but you can't say BAND-MAID isn't heavier than they were!!!!!
Melodic metal
Rinne is one of my least favorite band maid songs.. But it's still a lot better than a lot of stuff out there. .. It's band-maid, so of course it rocks :)
I think most of my grievances is because of the mix. Conqueror was really poorly mixed/mastered. Every single live performance of the songs from that album sound soooooooo much better. -cough- wonderland -cough
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It's one of my favorites so far!
wonderland is something else
The beginning part is almost the same as Metallica's Blackened.....))
The death of rock.... R.I.P.
Care to expand on that?
@@RyanMear no. This music is the end of rock. Deep purple, LED zeppelin, ecc. Very rock....
I still don't understand what you mean. You think they are killing rock because they suck, or because they're so good?
@@RyanMear suck. The shame of rock.
Why? What makes them bad? That they're women? That they're Japanese? It can't be their skillset, because it's top notch. You can't really argue that.