I always piss off when I drive through road cameras with 40 km speed limit. The road goes nowhere, nobody cross it, yet they put f… cameras. But when I put Anemone, I became suddenly peaceful and calm, and I enjoy driving slowly, even at 20. That’s the power of this song.
Came back for my third listen with Ryan and have another Cry. Even more beautiful every time I hear this. And I have to agree with Ryan. Kanami Tono is my Guitar Hero.
I think Kanami and Miku kind of share a part of their music brains. Miku says she listens to the music and then writes what it makes her feel. I'm sure there's more to it than that, has to be at least some collaboration, but their ability to match music and lyrics is really just ... something else. Saiki's ability to interpret and convey the emotion just hits you right in the feels. Miku was right, these 5 finding each other was a miracle.
Mincho made a comment how she would like to write music that people 100 years from now will enjoy.... imho she has accomplished that, Kanami and Band-Maid are a gift to the music world. Hush.....Angels are speaking .
Definitely. They are rising to fame rather slowly... but steadily. In 100 years, I'm sure they'll be in the common list of "classical music of the 20th century."
Kanami is one in a million. She's something else, and it's not about technique - I've never heard someone surprising me so often with unexpected guitar parts, harmonies, arrangements and of course compositions. There's so many great musicians but original ones are much rarer - and she's the very definition of originality.
The most amazing thing though, is how she might have faded into obscurity or simply never developed what she is capable of doing today, if not for the fact that Miku reached out to her. Kanami’s songwriting is amazing but it’s only possible because of what each of the other girls bring to the table and their absolute trust in each other as well as the emotional and technical support they give each other. I also think it’s easier and less stressful for her to be able to write whatever she wants without worrying about lyrics… because she knows that Miku will handle the rest after she’s done, and well her role is just to compose.
You are the only reactor I return to, on occasion, for the same song. Some times you want a friend to hear/share your favorite shite with And yes I still cry when i hear this.
@0:02~ I knew you were a psychic, because it's miraculous that you chose a female band living in the Far East from among the many stars! Gosh.. I'm literally crying :"(
Hi Mami-San, just wondering if all is well with you? I know you’ve been a mega fan of band-maid for a long time, but I feel like you have been commenting a lot more on videos and reactions in the past few months compared to before. Please take care!
imagine being in that crowd puzzle into anemone you could hear a pin drop. and such respect from the crowd not holding cell phones in the air videoing this. just being in that intimate moment.
Well... Trying to record a concert is also an expression of love. People want to save that amazing live show for posterity and re-watch it many times after.
Great Reaction & Review! This band needs to be illuminated. I like to imagine Kanami walking in public totally anonymous, while some street reporter randomly interviews someone pointing at her and stating: "Would you believe if I told you there goes one of the greatest living guitarist in the world" I guarantee no one would believe it and that is a real shame. In fact, it should be criminal that Kanami and the rest of the Maidens are as obscure as they are. What really is criminal Band-Maid has less than half a million subscribers to their channel. Meanwhile, some kids have millions of subscribers watching them play video games. That is a real shame.
Anemone is basically the perfect song, and easily one of the best I've heard in my life. The fact that Kanami can then turn around and arrange it as an intimate acoustic piece, with Saiki nailing the lead vocals, is nothing short of amazing.
Kudos to Miku for seeing the talent in Kanami and reaching out to her to help start the band. Miku describes it as a miracle. Kanami -- not into fashion and appearance, "clueless" -- was often overlooked at auditions, I believe. People didn't look past the surface. Miku did brilliantly talent scouting Kanami. And Kanami pulled in Akane, who pulled in Misa. Miku got three outstanding musicians and one outstanding composer when she found Kanami. No wonder Miku calls it a miracle. Her dream band, still playing many years alter. Pigeon did well. Lots of people start bands. Miku started a _marvelous_ band.
Kanami is my guitar Hero! And such a brilliant composer! There are a lot of players that are technically better than her. But what she has is feel and emotion. She compliments the song. Makes it better. In Nashville we call leads like her's Tasty! Band Maid Forever! I'm a songwriter and I was always caught up on lyrics. Yeah they are important. But the Maids in general and Kanami in particular have taught me so much about how music compliments lyrics. I don't have to understand any lyrics to get what their songs are about! Watched this twice! Thanks Ryan! 😊😎✌🤘🤘🤘🤘
The depth that this band has is staggering, wait till you hear MISA sing, not sure if I have ever heard Akane sing but certainly wouldn’t surprise me 😎 they continue to give you MORE in every department .
this is the song i would like all 5 to sing in an acoustic setting Miku and Saiki harmonizing lead vocals Kanami, Akane and MISA harmonizing back up vocals
Those who are members of the fan club have heard Akane sing (I mean "really "singing, not miming to Saiki ^^ ). Let's just say there's a reason she's usually miming ... Now, I'd really like to hear her plays her trombone, really!
@@realdocloco I have been a fan club member for a 3 years now and have only heard Akane sing messing around being a goofball lol , I heard MISA sing during the wedding skit and on a talent show appearance when she was young
This is the testament of how far and how wide Band Maid can reach. That bittersweet solo of the rock version, that broken voice of Saiki in the acoustic version, the lyrics, in short, all the feeling that these girls can display ... amazing. This band is a sharpshooter. As soon as they have your soul in their sight, they do not hesitate to hit you. Kanami, guitar hero ... she is a true muse, goddess of music. At least it seems to me. Great job Ryan. I'm really enjoying a lot walking with you throughout your journey listening to Band Maid.
When the screen text popped up saying "it's like falling in love, over and over again" .. I was thinking the same thing. Absolutely beautiful and amazing song.
Don't worry Ryan, i believe you when you say you've only listened to the intro of "Anemone", i really don't.😏 What i do care about is your love of the Maids & you bringing their awesome music to new listeners every day with your excellent channel.👍
The acustic version is so beautiful. When you mention how the lyrics match perfectly with the song it's something that always blows me away how it works so well, Kanami writes whatever the f she wants and then Kobato finds the right words to make the song complete. P.S. Nice t-shirt.
These girls bring me to years, they are so sweet, humble and immensely talented. They have a natural synergy that few bands have ever had. Always cheers me up and restores faith in humanity when I listen to them. Love the maids!
As I as watching this video a thought came to me that was, how does listening to Band-Maid make me feel. There are a ton of emotions but Anemone in particular makes me feel like I am hearing rock music for the 1st time in my life. The music that Kanami and the band put together is unlike anything else. Truly a unique, special, talented and amazing band!
The moment I heard the solo on thrill all those years ago I knew right then I was certainly going to love this band, 6 years later I'm stunned at how emotionally invested I am with regards to Band Maid, I feel a kinship with other musician's who can appreciate who and what this group of artists, pioneers, musician's, influencers are all about, thank you Ryan.
I liked seeing how you gradually developed love for Kanami after many reactions. For many instrumentalists it’s typical to see one got hooked on Misa and Akane after the first listen cuz they are just great. But for Kanami, it takes a bit time and when you realize how great she is, it will be exactly like your expression right there!!
This is the only song we play live , my duet partner and i. We even have a video of it on RUclips :) I love this song. the acoustic version of it just reaches my innards.
Late posting comment . Mac was misbehaving . Very rare . This piece never fails to reduce me to tears . No matter what I my be doing I just stop and take it all in . Ryan sir you just added to the moment
Caught up with this late, but thanks for continuing with BAnd Maid. I agree, Kanami is a genius, and we would never have known if not for the magic connection she has with Miku and the rest. She is also the most humble and modest superstar you will ever meet.
This was my first time hearing the acoustic version, and I'm not afraid to say , I think someone was cutting onions in my vicinity. Been a VERY long time since I have been so moved by a song. And Ryan, as always, you so eloquently said what I was feeling.......Thank You... And always....Thank You to the Ladies...
Akane's drumming in the original version is brilliant. Her combinations at the right moment accentuate the sing so much! The acoustic version is beyond magical. If it doesn't give you goosebumps, then nothing ever will. Kanami's vocals are spot on. They support and highlight Saiki's vocals. They need to do more of these types of songs on future albums.
The Zepp Tokyo Performance from the World Domination Tour in 2018. The concert's runtime is just over 2 hours and The acoustic versions of Puzzle and Anemone are tracks 12 and 13. It is an incredible concert. I can't imagine how amazing it would have been to be there. This concert also has the versions of Onset and Real Existence that we all love. And a version of Play that is a lot of people's favorites (although I prefer the LINE Cube version).
Some live performances of Play have an intro. The one people are familiar with is from Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017. When this song was on RUclips, it gathered finally more than a million views, before it was blocked. Line Cube Shibuya has the same intro, as well as all other live versions until recently. Sometimes they would skip it, though, and start with the main part of the song. The same intro they have used during the European tour in 2019, by the way. Just check the Hamburg recording: ruclips.net/video/6rdkUL9--HA/видео.html They have changed the intro only on The Day of Maid OKYUJI. And it's pretty interesting, I should say.
Anemone is a masterpiece. And a masterpiece that is rarely played live. Kanami's solos in this song screams so much of emotion. Not that technical but the soulfulness can felt dominantly and abundant.
The electric version is awesome...Kanami's neck pickup tone on the solo.......The acoustic version is just heart crushing....Saiki puts so much emotion into her delivery, and Kanami's backups are so sweet and pure....what can I say?
"Anemone" might be my favourite Band-Maid ballad. I always break down listening to this song. Music at its most beautiful (the acoustic guitar has never sounded more angelic than when in Kanami's hands). Then I'll listen to "Page." Or "Daydreaming" Or ... and then I realize I love all of their ballads, which is one of the many reasons I think Band-Maid are the best progressive hard rock band on the planet. Maybe of all time. Watching your son come in to tell you random things really got me. Both of mine have now left home (they are 25 and 22), heck one is married, and it struck me powerfully how much I miss those days. My boys randomly wandering in to ask things that didn't need to be asked simply to check on me, have a hug, and then wander back out again. One of the many truly awesome things about being a Dad. 😊😊🤘🤘
Bro, I read your comment while Anemone is playing... the nostalgia that Band-Maid gives me, especially with this song and your reflection on children... they simply brought tears to my eyes... Thank you!
Ryan! Greetings again on a finer day weather wise! Have you noticed that Saiki rushes out of the stage as soon as the song is finished? Apparently they perform that song rarely! We should all the more prize its great value! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
I love this song so much. The music is amazing, the lyrics are heart wrenching. I have a very painful brain tumor and I start every morning with a couple of hours of Band Maid and a lot of it is my favorite reactors like you. Their musical energy is so energizing and pain relieving. I just love these girls so damn much and I love your reactions
Tom, thank you, and I am sorry for your condition but I'm glad I can help, even if it's only because BAND-MAID gave us both something brilliant to listen to. I know if I don't get to listen to them during the day.... I'm not as good as I could be. Wishing you well, Mear
Saiki is a wonderful singer and really does justice to this lovely song but Kanami's ability as a composer and guitarist is beyond words. Not technically perfect they say - really? - but she plays with and from her heart. She can encompass emotion in her playing like no other I have heard. And coming from such a gentle, sweet soul it is pure perfection.
Ryan! They are getting better and better with love songs and ballads while keeping up with untold intricacy! This is a sure sign, if one hadn't known it yet ,that they are attaining musical adulthood. It is becoming more and more sweetly difficult to imagine what hey will come up with next! Interestingly enough, the pandemic might well have contributed a lot to their progress with more time to work and compose and practice in spite of their unreserved love for live audiences. I absolutely concur with you, Kanami is a phenomenon already surpassing the likes of late Stevie Ray Vaughan who came many a time to Japan, Carlos Santana and even more. Wait until Misa tempts her into some Jimi hendrix's riffs! A heroine, she certainly is, and she will need all our humble support to help up her along soaring even higher in the company o her crew! No need to say I love your comments! LOL Best regards, kampai and all that! Robert-Gilles
Ryan... i have now watched this reaction video 6 times in 6 days. The absolute best reaction video I have ever seen, and I am a reaction video junkie who has watched hundreds (thousands?). Every bit of it is gold.. seeing this song bore into your heart in real time will never get old.
THESE GALS ARE JUST THE BEST.....THANKS RYAN YOU ECHO MY FEELINGS TO THE LETTER.....KANAMI IS A BRILLIANT GUITARIST.....AT 67 YEARS OLD I HAVE HEARD THEM ALL...FROM CLAPTON..RORY GALLAGHER....ETC.....KANAMI....A MASTER....
Sat here for 20 minutes after watching and listening to this, staggered, and all that that's running though my mind is: "I'm lucky to be alive." Thank You Ryan.
Ryan, I discovered these amazing musical wizards just a few months ago, and I agree with you, they put more music in one song than most other artists have in three. And don't feel bad about the tears, they do that to me too. I hope they handle success well, I don't ever want to lose them.
My favorite is the line they sing at 16:10 together. Saiki sings it flatter and Kanami sings it with more emotion. Translation is: "Soaked with your kind lies, my heart Would soon destroy everything"
I used to rate "Anemone" as the best ballad of theirs. For now, it's only second to "About Us". The melodies and transitions of "Anemone" feel like watching the glittering stars until the sun rises. It's so atmospheric and emotional. As for the passionate solo ... is Kanami playing her love song to Saiki? ❤️❤️❤️ And Saiki's outro often brings me to tears … 😭
A-Maid-sing, ahhhh really!!! It is so perfect how they fit together as a band and individually. As we know there are so few groups that members get along and even less that enjoy each other’s company. That translates big time when performing live - by the way - the world is waiting to be Dominated by the ladies playing live.
I always loved this song! Glimpses of anime soundtrack and Japanese shoegaze vibes too...oh, for someone who lived and been in Japan many times, somehow just floods me with unspeakable emotions. But it's all elation. Thank you Ryan. I mean it's nearly 2 am in the UK but hell, it's Ryan Mear reacts so might as well stick around!
I feel you. Been 2 about years in Japan as expat, discovered Band Maid. Bought the concert ticket, but Covid-19 started to spread in Japan, hold the ticket but didn't go for family safety concern. When leaving Japan mid last year, house stuffs were empty, left with only electronics waiting for second hand collector. Repeatedly played this song, a fan made version on RUclips (taken down) alone in the empty house, really mix emotions (pandemic, missed concert, miss Japan, going back home town).
@@BT54321 that's so bittersweet...I miss Japan all the time, mainly when talking to friends who live there. When listening to Band Maid I always have that extra level of sentiment, that longing. Still, they make me so happy and just can't get enough of their music....hope it all works out for you my friend, and perhaps one day our paths cross in Japan at their concert🙏
My Friend i have seen SRV and Jimmy page live And I absolutely Agree with you 100% This young Savant is the best all around I have seen Digitally of course but hopefully that will change! She is very special!
Ah... I see the Band-Maid merch now. Sense posters and the Isana Kagami poster. Nice! Did you find all the member easter eggs in the Sense posters? Did you order the vinyls? Mine just showed up yesterday. Now you HAVE to do the Band-Maiko cover as well. :) This is a beautiful ballad from the ladies and Saiki and Kanami both sound glorious in this song. A very bittersweet song, imo... but those are the kinds of ballads that I typically gravitate towards.
Hey Ryan. Isn't it amazing how one rock band can take over a good portion of your life? My wife can't understand why I pretty much listen to Band Maid only, with a few other J rock bands in the mix. You have become my favorite reactor, not so much because of your technical analysis, but because of the way these five incredible, talented, beautiful, generous, sweet (is anybody in the world more sweet than Kanami?). and absolute genius at what they do. All of them. Especially Kabato. Sure, she's not a world class guitarist like Kanami, but not for her genius, this collection of masters may have never been gifted to us. There is not a band in the world that has the diversity in sound and genre like Band Maid. No one. Everything they do is top shelf when it comes to their videos and especially their mixing (Misa' bass tone). As you have said more than once, Misa has reinvented the bass. Akanae' strokes on the drums look effortless like those of a master painter. Your guitar hero has unmatched song writing abilities, such as her genius into making every Band Maid song one that you can enjoy no matter what language you understand. And Saiki. My dear, dear Saiki. There is no other voice like hers. She blends Japanese with English like it is the same language. If you listen to some of the instrumentals they do without Saiki' vocals, the song doesn't really sound the same. She brings so much, including of course, her stage presence. You mentioned you could not think of another band that has a library of great songs as them, but I can think of one other, and that would be the boys from Liverpool. Thanks again for what you do. By the way, you might check out these guys. I found them last night and they are pretty cool. ruclips.net/video/CbI79e5iZKs/видео.html
Gotta add here that while Miku and Saiki have such similar voices which make their harmonies some of the best. Kanami's voice is so soft and feminine I contrasts perfectly to Saiki's more powerful voice. It sends a chill through me every time I hear this version.
Great reaction. Every time I see this acoustic version it blows me away as well as the studio version, Kanami is a rock goddess, I think her guitar style is all her own but you could say she's a cross of Santana (which she's said is a heavy influence on her), Eddie Van Halen and The Edge.
Great comments Ryan. I totally agree. Kanami is a guitar rock hero (for me Jimi Hendrix is a god and Kanami is a goddess). Daydreaming and Anemone are the most beautiful BM ballads I have ever heard. I am unable to choose between the two versions of Anemone. Emotionally they are both magnificent. If I really had to choose, it would be the acoustics because of Saiki's sublime and moving voice accompanied only by Mincho's delicate guitar playing (and voice). I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it. Beautiful
There's always someone cutting up onions in my house when this song plays.
I always piss off when I drive through road cameras with 40 km speed limit. The road goes nowhere, nobody cross it, yet they put f… cameras. But when I put Anemone, I became suddenly peaceful and calm, and I enjoy driving slowly, even at 20. That’s the power of this song.
Many people fall in love with BANDMAID..... BANDMAID is in love with music in totality.
Came back for my third listen with Ryan and have another Cry.
Even more beautiful every time I hear this.
And I have to agree with Ryan.
Kanami Tono is my Guitar Hero.
I think Kanami and Miku kind of share a part of their music brains. Miku says she listens to the music and then writes what it makes her feel. I'm sure there's more to it than that, has to be at least some collaboration, but their ability to match music and lyrics is really just ... something else. Saiki's ability to interpret and convey the emotion just hits you right in the feels. Miku was right, these 5 finding each other was a miracle.
Kiseki-po!
Miracle-po!
A happy accident.
There’s never a bad time for your kid to come say goodnight to you.
Shows he loves you.
Mincho made a comment how she would like to write music that people 100 years
from now will enjoy.... imho she has accomplished that, Kanami and Band-Maid
are a gift to the music world.
Hush.....Angels are speaking .
Definitely. They are rising to fame rather slowly... but steadily. In 100 years, I'm sure they'll be in the common list of "classical music of the 20th century."
Yes, they will, no doubt, be referenced in the future
Kanami is one in a million. She's something else, and it's not about technique - I've never heard someone surprising me so often with unexpected guitar parts, harmonies, arrangements and of course compositions. There's so many great musicians but original ones are much rarer - and she's the very definition of originality.
100%
The most amazing thing though, is how she might have faded into obscurity or simply never developed what she is capable of doing today, if not for the fact that Miku reached out to her. Kanami’s songwriting is amazing but it’s only possible because of what each of the other girls bring to the table and their absolute trust in each other as well as the emotional and technical support they give each other.
I also think it’s easier and less stressful for her to be able to write whatever she wants without worrying about lyrics… because she knows that Miku will handle the rest after she’s done, and well her role is just to compose.
Great comment Doc. From film script writer to music critic extraordinaire in 3 months.👍
@@GaryHolloway-810 😅
She is the literal reincarnation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Yes.. yes.. Kanami solo's... Deep, so beautiful
Those harmonies from Kanami. Just... damn. 🥰
Anemone became my new old favourite song!
You are the only reactor I return to, on occasion, for the same song. Some times you want a friend to hear/share your favorite shite with
And yes I still cry when i hear this.
Thanks Paddy 👍
Anemone is probably my favorite Band-Maid song! The lyrics is very deep! The acoustic live is fabulous! Great tune!
Same here!
@0:02~ I knew you were a psychic, because it's miraculous that you chose a female band living in the Far East from among the many stars!
Gosh.. I'm literally crying :"(
Hi Mami-San, just wondering if all is well with you? I know you’ve been a mega fan of band-maid for a long time, but I feel like you have been commenting a lot more on videos and reactions in the past few months compared to before. Please take care!
Love your comments. I´m so glad you are here.
@@JuanSan66 I'm deeply thankful for your warm welcome :)
Saiki was close to tears during the acoustic. This song grabs your heart; just the sound, even without the words the emotion comes through.
She gives the song her heart and soul. True artist.
imagine being in that crowd puzzle into anemone you could hear a pin drop. and such respect from the crowd not holding cell phones in the air videoing this. just being in that intimate moment.
Well... Trying to record a concert is also an expression of love. People want to save that amazing live show for posterity and re-watch it many times after.
It is not, for those behind the camera guy that can not see the show properly 😞
"I don't know if I can take it man!"
Be strong, brother. We support you.
Great Reaction & Review! This band needs to be illuminated. I like to imagine Kanami walking in public totally anonymous, while some street reporter randomly interviews someone pointing at her and stating: "Would you believe if I told you there goes one of the greatest living guitarist in the world" I guarantee no one would believe it and that is a real shame.
In fact, it should be criminal that Kanami and the rest of the Maidens are as obscure as they are. What really is criminal Band-Maid has less than half a million subscribers to their channel. Meanwhile, some kids have millions of subscribers watching them play video games. That is a real shame.
Amen brother. A- fukin- men
Anemone is basically the perfect song, and easily one of the best I've heard in my life. The fact that Kanami can then turn around and arrange it as an intimate acoustic piece, with Saiki nailing the lead vocals, is nothing short of amazing.
Kudos to Miku for seeing the talent in Kanami and reaching out to her to help start the band. Miku describes it as a miracle. Kanami -- not into fashion and appearance, "clueless" -- was often overlooked at auditions, I believe. People didn't look past the surface. Miku did brilliantly talent scouting Kanami. And Kanami pulled in Akane, who pulled in Misa. Miku got three outstanding musicians and one outstanding composer when she found Kanami. No wonder Miku calls it a miracle. Her dream band, still playing many years alter. Pigeon did well. Lots of people start bands. Miku started a _marvelous_ band.
Kanami is my guitar Hero! And such a brilliant composer! There are a lot of players that are technically better than her. But what she has is feel and emotion. She compliments the song. Makes it better. In Nashville we call leads like her's Tasty! Band Maid Forever! I'm a songwriter and I was always caught up on lyrics. Yeah they are important. But the Maids in general and Kanami in particular have taught me so much about how music compliments lyrics. I don't have to understand any lyrics to get what their songs are about! Watched this twice! Thanks Ryan! 😊😎✌🤘🤘🤘🤘
I love Kanami's solo in Anemone. Slow song solos are some of the most refined. Sensei Kanami! 🕊️❄️🍌🥷🎸
The depth that this band has is staggering, wait till you hear MISA sing, not sure if I have ever heard Akane sing but certainly wouldn’t surprise me 😎 they continue to give you MORE in every department .
this is the song i would like all 5 to sing in an acoustic setting Miku and Saiki harmonizing lead vocals Kanami, Akane and MISA harmonizing back up vocals
Those who are members of the fan club have heard Akane sing (I mean "really "singing, not miming to Saiki ^^ ). Let's just say there's a reason she's usually miming ... Now, I'd really like to hear her plays her trombone, really!
@@realdocloco I have been a fan club member for a 3 years now and have only heard Akane sing messing around being a goofball lol , I heard MISA sing during the wedding skit and on a talent show appearance when she was young
@@cyberspooky Did you watch the Endless Story behind-the-scenes?
@@realdocloco Oh come on... 😂
When Saiki belts out "aishi teru!" ("I love you!") toward the end, i get full body goose bumps.
I especially love that Kanami stop playing while she sings that line. Adds an extra punch to it
美しい曲。
そして貴方の音楽への美しい想い、、、感動しました。
いつも観てます。🤗
I have cried with you in sympathy. Kanami is a superstar, I totally agree with you. BAND-MAID forever♥
This is the testament of how far and how wide Band Maid can reach. That bittersweet solo of the rock version, that broken voice of Saiki in the acoustic version, the lyrics, in short, all the feeling that these girls can display ... amazing. This band is a sharpshooter. As soon as they have your soul in their sight, they do not hesitate to hit you.
Kanami, guitar hero ... she is a true muse, goddess of music. At least it seems to me. Great job Ryan. I'm really enjoying a lot walking with you throughout your journey listening to Band Maid.
You don't have to say a word Ryan,,, We Know!!! 🤣😍❤️🤘
You said it all Ryan, nothing more need to be said. Band Maid is the most phenomenal Band I've Heard in many years.
When the screen text popped up saying "it's like falling in love, over and over again" ..
I was thinking the same thing.
Absolutely beautiful and amazing song.
Skipping Baffalo said the similar thing in his reaction to anemone.
Don't worry Ryan, i believe you when you say you've only listened to the intro of "Anemone", i really don't.😏 What i do care about is your love of the Maids & you bringing their awesome music to new listeners every day with your excellent channel.👍
Thanks, G!
The acustic version is so beautiful. When you mention how the lyrics match perfectly with the song it's something that always blows me away how it works so well, Kanami writes whatever the f she wants and then Kobato finds the right words to make the song complete.
P.S. Nice t-shirt.
I just watched this again for the nth time.
Beyond beautiful.......
These girls bring me to years, they are so sweet, humble and immensely talented. They have a natural synergy that few bands have ever had. Always cheers me up and restores faith in humanity when I listen to them. Love the maids!
This song always bring a little tear to my eye. Kanami's solos bring so much emotion to the song it's crazy.
As I as watching this video a thought came to me that was, how does listening to Band-Maid make me feel. There are a ton of emotions but Anemone in particular makes me feel like I am hearing rock music for the 1st time in my life. The music that Kanami and the band put together is unlike anything else. Truly a unique, special, talented and amazing band!
We have just witnessed that Kanami is able to melt Mr Ryan « holy shit » Mear’s mind and bring him to tears.
The moment I heard the solo on thrill all those years ago I knew right then I was certainly going to love this band, 6 years later I'm stunned at how emotionally invested I am with regards to Band Maid, I feel a kinship with other musician's who can appreciate who and what this group of artists, pioneers, musician's, influencers are all about, thank you Ryan.
I understand completely
I liked seeing how you gradually developed love for Kanami after many reactions. For many instrumentalists it’s typical to see one got hooked on Misa and Akane after the first listen cuz they are just great. But for Kanami, it takes a bit time and when you realize how great she is, it will be exactly like your expression right there!!
I could fall into a deep pool of *BAND-MAID* songs 😊
Hey Ryan. She's My guitar hero too absolutely
this song is a perfect moment of ZEN...
This is the only song we play live , my duet partner and i. We even have a video of it on RUclips :) I love this song. the acoustic version of it just reaches my innards.
I watched. cool, congratulations!
Late posting comment . Mac was misbehaving . Very rare .
This piece never fails to reduce me to tears . No matter what I my be doing I just stop and take it all in .
Ryan sir you just added to the moment
i love your reaction.
please next one is AWKWARD from BAND MAID!!
The live version if possible. It's amazing.
Like your show. BAND-MAID FOREVER!!
Caught up with this late, but thanks for continuing with BAnd Maid. I agree, Kanami is a genius, and we would never have known if not for the magic connection she has with Miku and the rest. She is also the most humble and modest superstar you will ever meet.
Yesterday was my 54th birthday... thank you for th present Ryan!
Absolute highlight of B-M for me!
Great band I'm trying to promote them as much as I can in the UK ... They deserve it .
Wonderful! Plenty of UK fans on Mearcord!
@@RyanMear thanks Ryan I like your band maid reactions ...can't think of a band maid track I don't like .
This was my first time hearing the acoustic version, and I'm not afraid to say , I think someone was cutting onions in my vicinity. Been a VERY long time since I have been so moved by a song. And Ryan, as always, you so eloquently said what I was feeling.......Thank You... And always....Thank You to the Ladies...
Thank you. This is beatiful
Goosebump heaven from Band Maid,time,after time.
Akane's drumming in the original version is brilliant. Her combinations at the right moment accentuate the sing so much! The acoustic version is beyond magical. If it doesn't give you goosebumps, then nothing ever will. Kanami's vocals are spot on. They support and highlight Saiki's vocals. They need to do more of these types of songs on future albums.
The Zepp Tokyo Performance from the World Domination Tour in 2018. The concert's runtime is just over 2 hours and The acoustic versions of Puzzle and Anemone are tracks 12 and 13.
It is an incredible concert. I can't imagine how amazing it would have been to be there. This concert also has the versions of Onset and Real Existence that we all love. And a version of Play that is a lot of people's favorites (although I prefer the LINE Cube version).
Watch that concert all the time - truly great - even seeing how the crowd reacts.
Some live performances of Play have an intro. The one people are familiar with is from Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017. When this song was on RUclips, it gathered finally more than a million views, before it was blocked. Line Cube Shibuya has the same intro, as well as all other live versions until recently. Sometimes they would skip it, though, and start with the main part of the song.
The same intro they have used during the European tour in 2019, by the way. Just check the Hamburg recording:
ruclips.net/video/6rdkUL9--HA/видео.html
They have changed the intro only on The Day of Maid OKYUJI. And it's pretty interesting, I should say.
Anemone is a masterpiece. And a masterpiece that is rarely played live. Kanami's solos in this song screams so much of emotion. Not that technical but the soulfulness can felt dominantly and abundant.
The electric version is awesome...Kanami's neck pickup tone on the solo.......The acoustic version is just heart crushing....Saiki puts so much emotion into her delivery, and Kanami's backups are so sweet and pure....what can I say?
"Anemone" might be my favourite Band-Maid ballad. I always break down listening to this song. Music at its most beautiful (the acoustic guitar has never sounded more angelic than when in Kanami's hands). Then I'll listen to "Page." Or "Daydreaming" Or ... and then I realize I love all of their ballads, which is one of the many reasons I think Band-Maid are the best progressive hard rock band on the planet. Maybe of all time.
Watching your son come in to tell you random things really got me. Both of mine have now left home (they are 25 and 22), heck one is married, and it struck me powerfully how much I miss those days. My boys randomly wandering in to ask things that didn't need to be asked simply to check on me, have a hug, and then wander back out again. One of the many truly awesome things about being a Dad. 😊😊🤘🤘
Bro, I read your comment while Anemone is playing... the nostalgia that Band-Maid gives me, especially with this song and your reflection on children... they simply brought tears to my eyes... Thank you!
Watching princess tono and SiKi there's a modern art masterpiece
Saiki sounds so good here
Kanami haunting solo reminds me of John Sykes of Whitesnake and Blue Murder....
Guessed im late sir 😅😂
Maybe im weird but this is my No.1 band-maid's song btw 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Ryan!
Greetings again on a finer day weather wise!
Have you noticed that Saiki rushes out of the stage as soon as the song is finished?
Apparently they perform that song rarely! We should all the more prize its great value!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
Yes, True treasure!
I love this song so much. The music is amazing, the lyrics are heart wrenching. I have a very painful brain tumor and I start every morning with a couple of hours of Band Maid and a lot of it is my favorite reactors like you. Their musical energy is so energizing and pain relieving. I just love these girls so damn much and I love your reactions
Tom, thank you, and I am sorry for your condition but I'm glad I can help, even if it's only because BAND-MAID gave us both something brilliant to listen to. I know if I don't get to listen to them during the day.... I'm not as good as I could be.
Wishing you well, Mear
Saiki is a wonderful singer and really does justice to this lovely song but Kanami's ability as a composer and guitarist is beyond words. Not technically perfect they say - really? - but she plays with and from her heart. She can encompass emotion in her playing like no other I have heard. And coming from such a gentle, sweet soul it is pure perfection.
Ryan!
They are getting better and better with love songs and ballads while keeping up with untold intricacy! This is a sure sign, if one hadn't known it yet ,that they are attaining musical adulthood.
It is becoming more and more sweetly difficult to imagine what hey will come up with next!
Interestingly enough, the pandemic might well have contributed a lot to their progress with more time to work and compose and practice in spite of their unreserved love for live audiences.
I absolutely concur with you, Kanami is a phenomenon already surpassing the likes of late Stevie Ray Vaughan who came many a time to Japan, Carlos Santana and even more. Wait until Misa tempts her into some Jimi hendrix's riffs!
A heroine, she certainly is, and she will need all our humble support to help up her along soaring even higher in the company o her crew!
No need to say I love your comments! LOL
Best regards, kampai and all that!
Robert-Gilles
Thanks, Robert!
Ryan... i have now watched this reaction video 6 times in 6 days.
The absolute best reaction video I have ever seen, and I am a reaction video junkie who has watched hundreds (thousands?).
Every bit of it is gold.. seeing this song bore into your heart in real time will never get old.
Thank you, Dean F, this is a really special song indeed. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as myself!
THESE GALS ARE JUST THE BEST.....THANKS RYAN YOU ECHO MY FEELINGS TO THE LETTER.....KANAMI IS A BRILLIANT GUITARIST.....AT 67 YEARS OLD I HAVE HEARD THEM ALL...FROM CLAPTON..RORY GALLAGHER....ETC.....KANAMI....A MASTER....
The acoustic version is one of those that reaches right into your soul.
Sat here for 20 minutes after watching and listening to this, staggered, and all that that's running though my mind is: "I'm lucky to be alive."
Thank You Ryan.
Ryan, I discovered these amazing musical wizards just a few months ago, and I agree with you, they put more music in one song than most other artists have in three. And don't feel bad about the tears, they do that to me too. I hope they handle success well, I don't ever want to lose them.
Kanami and Band-Maid have given me more than any other band. Kanami is awesome, Ryan is awesome, both have sincerity and talent on their side.
My favorite is the line they sing at 16:10 together. Saiki sings it flatter and Kanami sings it with more emotion. Translation is: "Soaked with your kind lies, my heart
Would soon destroy everything"
The Kanami solo reminds me more of November Rain. Beautiful
I used to rate "Anemone" as the best ballad of theirs. For now, it's only second to "About Us".
The melodies and transitions of "Anemone" feel like watching the glittering stars until the sun rises. It's so atmospheric and emotional. As for the passionate solo ... is Kanami playing her love song to Saiki? ❤️❤️❤️
And Saiki's outro often brings me to tears … 😭
Anemone is my absolute favorite Band Maid song. Thank you for this, Ryan.
What a beautiful song. Such a treat to hear Kanami's beautiful voice. BAND MAID is phenomenal. Is there anything they can't do???
They can't make bad music.
After discussing it with leading scientist, and several soothsayers, we have found the one thing they can't do. Fail.
A-Maid-sing, ahhhh really!!! It is so perfect how they fit together as a band and individually. As we know there are so few groups that members get along and even less that enjoy each other’s company. That translates big time when performing live - by the way - the world is waiting to be Dominated by the ladies playing live.
There used to be a mv to this song.
anyone who appreciates Band Maid gets my Attention! Subscribed!
It's going to be amazing when we have the opportunity to experience them live at a concert. I might die, but it'll be worth it.
One beautiful song,...two totally awesome but different versions 🥰!!! Now add Band-Maiko's version "ansan"........just an incredible band!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
This is your BAND-MAID reaction, which is my favorite right now.
I always loved this song! Glimpses of anime soundtrack and Japanese shoegaze vibes too...oh, for someone who lived and been in Japan many times, somehow just floods me with unspeakable emotions. But it's all elation. Thank you Ryan. I mean it's nearly 2 am in the UK but hell, it's Ryan Mear reacts so might as well stick around!
I feel you. Been 2 about years in Japan as expat, discovered Band Maid. Bought the concert ticket, but Covid-19 started to spread in Japan, hold the ticket but didn't go for family safety concern. When leaving Japan mid last year, house stuffs were empty, left with only electronics waiting for second hand collector. Repeatedly played this song, a fan made version on RUclips (taken down) alone in the empty house, really mix emotions (pandemic, missed concert, miss Japan, going back home town).
@@BT54321 that's so bittersweet...I miss Japan all the time, mainly when talking to friends who live there. When listening to Band Maid I always have that extra level of sentiment, that longing. Still, they make me so happy and just can't get enough of their music....hope it all works out for you my friend, and perhaps one day our paths cross in Japan at their concert🙏
I think they are the best band going. The acoustic Xmas 2021 show, will make you speechless.
My Friend i have seen SRV and Jimmy page live And I absolutely Agree with you 100% This young Savant is the best all around I have seen Digitally of course but hopefully that will change! She is very special!
Ah... I see the Band-Maid merch now. Sense posters and the Isana Kagami poster. Nice! Did you find all the member easter eggs in the Sense posters? Did you order the vinyls? Mine just showed up yesterday.
Now you HAVE to do the Band-Maiko cover as well. :)
This is a beautiful ballad from the ladies and Saiki and Kanami both sound glorious in this song. A very bittersweet song, imo... but those are the kinds of ballads that I typically gravitate towards.
SiKi has won me over as a life long fan and admirer of her beautiful vocals.
I love your speechless appreciation whenever you react to this great band.
Hey Ryan. Isn't it amazing how one rock band can take over a good portion of your life? My wife can't understand why I pretty much listen to Band Maid only, with a few other J rock bands in the mix. You have become my favorite reactor, not so much because of your technical analysis, but because of the way these five incredible, talented, beautiful, generous, sweet (is anybody in the world more sweet than Kanami?). and absolute genius at what they do. All of them. Especially Kabato. Sure, she's not a world class guitarist like Kanami, but not for her genius, this collection of masters may have never been gifted to us. There is not a band in the world that has the diversity in sound and genre like Band Maid. No one. Everything they do is top shelf when it comes to their videos and especially their mixing (Misa' bass tone). As you have said more than once, Misa has reinvented the bass. Akanae' strokes on the drums look effortless like those of a master painter. Your guitar hero has unmatched song writing abilities, such as her genius into making every Band Maid song one that you can enjoy no matter what language you understand. And Saiki. My dear, dear Saiki. There is no other voice like hers. She blends Japanese with English like it is the same language. If you listen to some of the instrumentals they do without Saiki' vocals, the song doesn't really sound the same. She brings so much, including of course, her stage presence. You mentioned you could not think of another band that has a library of great songs as them, but I can think of one other, and that would be the boys from Liverpool. Thanks again for what you do. By the way, you might check out these guys. I found them last night and they are pretty cool. ruclips.net/video/CbI79e5iZKs/видео.html
Oh...I know of Ningen Isu! One of my GREAT finds because of BAND-MAID! Thank you so much👍
My wife is similar in that she likes the music but doesn't like Saiki's voice, mind you she generally doesn't female vocals.
Oh, I love Ningen Isu!
Gotta add here that while Miku and Saiki have such similar voices which make their harmonies some of the best. Kanami's voice is so soft and feminine I contrasts perfectly to Saiki's more powerful voice. It sends a chill through me every time I hear this version.
In addition, the lyrics of this song by Miku Kobato, choices of words and phrasing as Japanese
, would be one of her best IMO
The emotion and expression Saiki puts in the acoustic version blows me away every time I watch and hear it...
Great reaction as always!! Nice family moment there ❤️ and fits the song so well!
When I listening this song I always wanna cry. Kanami, her guitar solo sounds is so emotional all the time. Thank you for react this song.
This is my favorite accoustic version of any songs of theirs. Puzzle is great, but this speaks to me on a different level.
Great reaction. Every time I see this acoustic version it blows me away as well as the studio version, Kanami is a rock goddess, I think her guitar style is all her own but you could say she's a cross of Santana (which she's said is a heavy influence on her), Eddie Van Halen and The Edge.
1st time listen to this song through u..i was in tear..thanks ryan 😂😂
Great comments Ryan. I totally agree. Kanami is a guitar rock hero (for me Jimi Hendrix is a god and Kanami is a goddess). Daydreaming and Anemone are the most beautiful BM ballads I have ever heard. I am unable to choose between the two versions of Anemone. Emotionally they are both magnificent. If I really had to choose, it would be the acoustics because of Saiki's sublime and moving voice accompanied only by Mincho's delicate guitar playing (and voice). I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it. Beautiful
Anemone is a perfect song.
Now we all want an acoustic album from them... What a wonderful performance