Yes. One of their more recognisable and fan-favourite transitions between drum and guitar solos. I think that this track is also one of their most 'happiness-inducing' feel-good tracks, leaving many with at least a smile on their face. Scores 5 bananas from me.
@Paul Hathaway Yup, we enjoyed it very mucho!! Oh,,, you went with the banana scoring system, that was out of our price range, the bulldog system was on special offer!! 5 bananas is a big score
That's not unheard of in Japan's pop scene. " There's a lot of very heavy metal-oriented pop music in Japan, and there's a lot of very guitar-oriented pop music in Japan" " I think that's what is fun for me about being in Japan, because you can see the pop chart and look at the first few songs, and there's a guitar solo in one and a heavy riff in the other and some progressive-sounding things in the other" Those are direct quotes from Marty Friedman... the ex-lead guitarist for Megadeth.
@@misterkite Yeah that's cool but because the reactors are English like i am, they would've been referring to Western pop. We do have guitar driven pop bands in England but the vast majority have always been synth driven with a electronic programmed drum track.
Pure perfection, aren’t they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their story... their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Brit Pops, for bringing their music and performance to your viewers!
@Tom Clark Thanks for the comment, we had great fun watching them and they are infectious. Check out our new "Wednesday" show, it' something we are trying out, see if you enjoy the concept and consider helping us reach more viewers too.
The transition from Akane's drum solo to Kanami's shred solo is epic...perfectly timed...and Akane cheering on Kanami's solo...what more could you ask for?
Agreed this is more on a pop side of their catalog, they are very broad. This specific song is a bit older and they always have fun with it when they play it live. There are soooo many awesome songs, it just boggles the mind :).
Yes, the transition between drum solo and guitar solo is one of the best ever. That's Kanami's arrangement skills ... she's incredible, to say the least .... as are all the Maids.
This song was an early song by BAND MAID, written by Miku Kobato, and composed by another writer. But it's the song they play most often in live performances. As you can see, in this song they move around, looking at each other and laughing. It's a song they enjoy with plenty of time. That moment cannot be reset Struggle, resist, break, and connect to the future Like to be a freedom
I recently read in this song the moving around was because they were playing a game the first one ( except akane) to touch the sound engineer ( I think) wins
@@starocean6013 It's probably the last Freedom they sang on May 10th Maid Day. At that time, Kanami was successful. In this video, they gather around Akane, smash their faces, Akane throw kisses at Saiki, Kanami crouch down on Kobato's vocals, and move as they like.
During younger day, my dad used to play recording at home, The Ventures, The Shadows , Eagles (Hotel California). Now i tell my dad, Band-maid "onset" is my shxt... XD I like Band-Maid "Real Existence" live performance, that shows how to ROCK on Stage. For technical musicianship, i like "Play " "Puzzle" " Moratorium" "Secret my lips".🤘
@Jwang Your dad would like our channel with some of the things we have coming up and he has good taste too We will be going back in for more Band-Maid very soon. Check out some of our other videos, you may see something you like or something new. Thanks for the comment
@@BritPopsReact would u react to band-maid at other social platform. Band-Maid " Take me Higher" live. facebook.com/MARTINEZ.OSVA/videos/2143298965694339 Ppl said this song inspired by Gun n Roses, Nickelback , deep purple & alot more came to ppl's mind. i like their older stuff tat wut they get us into Band-maid.
Great reaction and this is one of the songs that they almost always play at concerts even thought it was written for them (Brand New Maid album, released in 2016), they love to play this fun song and it really hypes the audience. It is a bit more poppy but that's OK as it was still early in their careen before they started writing their own songs..
This is only the beginning!! i think Band maid has consistently releaaed like 10-15 songs every year in the past few years (not actual numbers, just what i remember)
You're right, MisakaMikotoLuv. Band-Maid has averaged over 15 song each year for the past seven years! And the thing is, there's only a handful I'd rate below an 8. Not many bands can do that!
@@TomClark-Futoura they remind me of Clutch, in their ability to pump out high quality music, and their desire to always play live. And if for any reason you've never listened to Clutch, do yourself a favor and fix that.
Nice reaction. One of the coolest aspects of BAND-MAID is they combine rock, metal, pop, jazz and progressive into a sound all their own which has created a catalog that never gets boring. After seven albums of continued growth by these incredible musicians they leave the listener always wanting more.
I consider both Domination and Freedom more on the pop-rock side of BM. That's why I love more Puzzle, Moratorium, Real Existence and Onset. These are more of art and hard rock songs. Bobble and Blooming are progressive rock songs. Real hard rock is in Manners and Warning.
@@Bekka_Noyb I like more the original version of Play than the official one. Sometimes there’s impression that someone wants to diminish BM popularity by taking down the best gems from YT, like Puzzle, Moratorium, original Play and Take me higher. Or even the cell phone version of Alone at Comicon in 2016.
That transition from drumsolo to guitar is world.. no.. galaxy-class. Like the transition of Lovebites ending guitarsolo to the verse in When Destinies Align...
Sounds familiar, yet brand new at the same time. It is straight up early 70's - late 80's style Rock, the only difference is the clothes. This sound never loses it's audience base, for good reason. It's the only era/genre that doesn't ebb & flow every few years. Fans of Party/Rowdy/Heavy/Hard music are always there.
There hasn't been a band in the last 20 year's that even came close to have me spend money on to go see until Band Maid, given a chance at it I'll be there, I absolutely love this band.
Another vote for "Onset". Misa always reminds me of the movie "The Ring".... or that spooky Indonesian magician "The Sacred Riana"... A-chan's smiles!!!! Nice one, fellas!
You have the Freedom to rate songs anyway you want...for me BAND-MAID is always a perfect 10. Well sometimes actually 11/10 😂 Great reaction gentlemen. "Play" live next. You will love the intro on it.
I personally cannot understand when reactors put a number to a song they react to I feel it's demeaning especially to the living legends but I get in trouble if I voice this with them so I'll bite my tongue be well
@Monty Williams You can certainly voice it, we just do it for fun and it's only our opinion of what we think at the time. You are free to skip that part, we won't be offended. If you want to check out our new reactions, we are doing something different for Wednesday "WWWBPR" See what you think of todays and no a score in sight. Thanks for the support.
@Xagor Vangard We have been known on occasion to reach for the secret 11/10 You are more than welcome to provide your own scores and pull us up when you don't agree. We may have something coming before we get to "Play" See what you think.
I watched a drummer react to this and he said that she kept perfect timing throughout her solo and I assume that's how the rest of the band seamlessly rejoined the song without a gap or playing or singing over her..it's pretty good.
You all are fun to watch. Suscribed. I don't know if you have Bubble and Blooming on your list but I think you would enjoy those. Both have a great groove. Real Existence Live is an epic high energy and fun performance
@falconsooner Thank you for watching and for the support, we appreciate it. Yup we do have those on the list and will be making our way down it again very soon. Seems we have a new release to do first, we may get on that one right away. Stay tuned
There are quite a few Band Maid songs that I rate 10/10...this is one of them. You both have the "Freedom" to rate it as you see fit...an "A" (9/10) and a "B" (8/10) are really good scores...keep up the great Band Maid reactions!
@Paul Thornley Thank you for the comment and you are more than welcome to provide your won scoring system, as with our own it needs to be independently verified and subject to strict guidelines and security. Failing that, just fly by the seat of your pants!!
Band Maid just released a new video on there RUclips channel! It's a live performance of "No God", which is personally one of my favorite songs. It's from the recent album and it has a bass solo, definitely worth checking out. (Don't forget to turn on Closed Captions if you want subtitles).
Favorite part is the transition between Akane's drum solo and Kanani's guitar solos. The dual guitar stutter and quick build to the crescendo of Kanami's first notes and tone are perfect. And then Akane's smile just seals it.
Lately I've seen some comments that have made 'Freedom' to something like the unofficial anthem of the ladies. And I'm inclined to agree, as this performance (but also others) of this song pretty well covers everything that Band-Maid is about. Technically good music with catchy choruses, well-built solos that leave you wanting more, and just the fun the ladies have doing what they do which is infectious for the audience on site but also for the viewers of the video. You could say the song conveys exactly what the title promises. A certain kind of freedom for them but also for us. (I know, I am not good with words) Moreover, I think the song is placed quite well in the middle of the styles they have played so far. They can be heavier like with 'Rinne', or quieter like with 'About Us'. 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】🕊️
Great reaction guys. That transition between the drum solo and guitar solo is so smooth. That is what I love about their live performance, they add these little extra parts and integrate them seamlessly into the song structure. Play is another great example how they elevate an already great song into excellence. They have (as far as I know) made 3 different intros to the song, which are not to be found on the original album. The 1st one was bass slap heaven. The second (which is found on their official channel) is a musical conversation between all members. The third was introduced for the first time 2 weeks ago in their online concert, and it surprised and delighted all the viewers (me included). Probably their best yet.
@Mads Stavang Thank you for the very interesting comment, we will try and see which version we can find. In the meantime, we have just released "No God" to keep you busy for a little while longer. Thanks for wacthing.
You guys are at it again, huh? I think we may make you Maidiacs yet!! I wish they had the other version up (with the MISA solo up front) but you can still sample "PLAY" live ... and they do! Better yet, try something off their current album like "MANNERS".
@P in D Yup, we had a great time on the first two, so we went back in. I think we may have been given the link to a person personal page that may have some of the original versions. We will check that out and if so, try and get those uploaded without being blocked. Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it
Happiest Band on Earth. Great job guys. These girls play all styles of rock music (every of them from pop to metal) so you can find many influences in their compositions. Now they seems to be in their Progressive Metal year, and their last compositions are frantic like a charge of the light cavalry. But they are, over all, restless composers so they will not remain in the same place during much time.
@zabri abu bakar Thanks for the comment, don't be too disappointed but we will bring you "No God" as it was just released. Hope you don't mind. Thanks for watching
I think the reason Band Maid are so instantly addictive to western audiences is the music is very old style rock. You will hear a bit of soft punk as well in some of their songs. Once you go deeper the lyrics in English are also fascinating in some of their songs. Then you get to know the story of the band and the Women themselves. They are simply a breath of fresh air. I have been around since the early Sixties. They are right up there with the very best.
@Russell Potter Thanks for the comment and the information. We have so far reacted to 3 songs from Band-Maid and each one has been very different. We are still trying to tune-in and find which ones suit us as we are by no means Heavy Rock fans, we just like all types of music and the Rock ones seem to be more our taste. No God was a bit experiment and we felt that. We will continue with the journey of discovery. Thanks for watching.
Cool reaction. One of their tracks from the early days, they've played it more than any other song I believe. Written for them, but subsequently been adapted several times. They've just dropped a new live video "No God" with english subtitles :)
Guys guys guys ! You wont have any request for this Band Maid song yet , as it was just released. live broadcast of a new song off the album . Song is No God and it looks like another level up for them and my fave song after 2 listens. Following them since 2016 so thats big for me. by the way Jimmy Page saw them in Tokyo live , wanted to get a selfie with drummer Akane and told her she was the reincarnation of John Bonham and that Kanami was " The best guitarist i have seen since me !" cheeky sod haha. please give this a spin, it is rockin big time . Lovin your reviews, subscibed too. keep em up, Japan is where its at for Hard Rock n Metal atm, cheers. ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html
@Paul Read Thanks for the great comment and the link, we will get on it, even if we only find time to do this one as we only usually record twice a week due to work etc. but we will try and get on it, so thanks for the heads up and the link. Great info also, really good fun facts, we like those. We will be back soon.
they consider themselves hard rock, but they will pull influence from where ever they think will help the song sound right to Akani, lead guitar (composes all there music), but thats now, i believe this was before they were allowed to write for themselves, their label put this poppy side on them, probably why there no longer with that label, they have been asked in interviews why they switched labels, their answer; well were grown up now, we do things our way
You guys are spot on when you said... "depending on my mood"... because sometimes you need a certain song to make you smile and be happy. Even on your WORST day... just play the Freedom video and it makes everything better! Btw, we knew this would get you guys smiling... and you did! There are many facets of Band Maid... Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Pop, Ballads, etc etc etc Below is a few other songs to get you started on your road to becoming a "Maidiac" Not that you have to review it all... just because it's damn good music. It won't be long before you realize that these five young Japanese girls are saving (and preserving) great Rock n' Roll music. ruclips.net/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/видео.html ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html ruclips.net/video/RCaeUkrItyY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/-FWuMx_pkH4/видео.html
@Frank D Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it. Yup they are very infectious. Thanks for watching, see what you think of our "Wednesday" video see if it's something you might like. Let us know if your in? Thanks
I would say it's more Power Pop. If you like Power Pop or Power Punk check out 'Blooming'. And don't forget to check out the 'BAND-MAIKO songs. Unless you want more LIVE then check out 'Real Existence' LIVE. But if you want something more Metal influenced, check out their heaviest song of all, 'Rinne'.
@T Zero OK, thanks for the information, we will get to check out more very soon. We will give most of them a try but our style so far seems to be the "Rock-Punk" perhaps, metal is not quite our cup of tea but we still give it a go.
As a general rule, BAND-MAID's music is hard rock heavily influenced by pop punk (esp Akane's drumming). You can also find jazz, prog, and old school heavy metal in there pretty easily. Freedom is an older tune they've played live many many times, so they can just wander around and goof on each other and it stills sounds amazing.
@Crabuki It's great to see them all having a good time, that's what makes it for for us, even if it's not something we would have normally listened to, they make you want to watch them All good fun.
I would subscribe but obviously your taste in music is all in your mouth. I've been a drummer and a bass player for over 40 years in several bands. From a musicians point of view these ladies are talented song writers and musicians. I've been following them for several years and they have only gotten better. I've been a fan since day one and I hope you 2 can come around? Well whatever great reaction. More please.
@omneil You don't need to subscribe and you are welcome to watch any of our reactions. Not quite sure why you think that, we just enjoy music of any type and will give most of them a fair view, we actually have reacted to Dice, Freedom and No God so far and I even went off and watched a guy the review the "custom Zemaitis Flappy Pidgeon" guitar as I am interested in guitars.(on the No God reaction) We did state that they are all great musicians and picked out the drum solo into the guitar solo in Freedom, so not sure where we may have said anything negative, the "No God" song is a bit too experimental for our taste but we gave it a watch We also checked out Lovebites and a load of Nightwish, none of it something we would have considered listening to previously, but our musical knowledge has improved. If you are only interested in Band-Maid then we are probably not the channel for you as we just like to move around and find other bands we know nothing about, but you welcome along to see where we end up. Not much else to add, we just do this for a bit of fun and have no musical expertise and have two left feet, so don't expect any technical breakdown and vocal coaching from us, we don't have a clue.!! Cheers
@@BritPopsReact I've checked out most of your videos. I like your reactions. I was just in a bad mood that day sorry. It was 37 C in California that day. I spent about 6 hours in the sun. I had gotten home and saw your video. That's my favorite Band Maid song and I didn't like your comments. I'm over it now so I'll subscribe eventually. You're doing a good job. Just ignore idiots like me. More Please.
@omneil Not a problem at all and thanks for the reply we appreciate it. Your welcome here anytime, if there is something we react to you don't like, skip it, we won't be offended. Get on the comments, we try and reply to as many as we can,. 37C we have only ever seen that temperature on the TV 🤣 Have a cold one for us too!!
@@GaryHolloway-810 just wrote a whole page on how I'm glad I'm in Australia at the moment and clicked off the box and lost the lot. on another side note got notification my Blu-ray has been shipped and will take 5-12 days
@@GaryHolloway-810 while i'm waiting I have been watching B-M prime and have finally figured out the age old question of why Mincho doesn't write LONG songs it would be too long between drinks for MISA
Check out Kobato Miku's side project as cluppo. There's Peace&Love and the just released With You. The last three songs of her EP is fantastic but no Music Videos. They are Fuwafuwa, voice and Superstar.
One really good thing from those bands, and maybe i´m goona have a lot of critics about this and let me put a warning... this is only my personal opinnion is that all female bands have a different aproach to music. Don´t get me wrong, i support all the equality for the women, same rights and obligations but also in Japan and a lot more places, to be a woman at the same level of a man you don´t need to be a man. Women have their own aproach to things and see all those smiles in a live concert it´s really a fresh air breeze after years of serious faces playing. OMG... you´re playing music, at least pretend you´re enjoying it!. Btw, after one of those concerts, Jimmy Page praised and speak with Akane and say´s that she is an impresive drummer. I´m no expert in music, but if Jimmy Page says this... well, maybe he is right. All female bands in Japan are not a novelty, they have some really old bands in this fashion. Just as an example i can mention Shonen Knife, a punk-rock band with a really big influence from bands like "The Ramones" (they even have an album calles "Osaka Ramones) and they are still active. One of the favorite bands of Curt Cobain. The lead singer is now 60 years ols and still rocking. Take this as a suggestion. They play a really fun music, simple but fun ruclips.net/video/ifsOob7KPcY/видео.html When i must reach my 60th, i wanna be like them
@@BritPopsReact If you copy the text and paste it in GoogleTranslate it should work. Basically they're talking about their cancelled February Budokan concert, the online concert that was done instead, and the video released today of the online concert. They also released the MV of their song "No God" today.
@@BritPopsReact They are a KPOP group, but are reasonably unique in the way they mix heavier instrumentation into their music. They are all also incredible vocalists.
Anyone else think all the hyperbole puts undue pressure on the band? Five world class talents clearly, but saying best in the world just pisses off fans of other world class talents.
@FreakShowOfficial Guess it depends on what you call pop That was only our definition we pulled out at the time of watching, we are making this stuff up as we go along. Thanks for watching
The amount of fun they're having on stage is contagious, and it's a big reason I like this band so much.
@Falkarios
Yup, it's great to see and it spreads to the viewer too.
Thanks for watching.
Guys that was cool yes definitely 9. Wheres your hats gone. 🤦♂️yes were happy in what you put out here. Thanks guys🧢🧢
@Debbie Reynolds
We saved up for new haircuts, hope we didn't frighten you.
Thanks for watching.
Happiest and best rock band there is anywhere. Po!
@Jessincka
Yes, they are very infectious and make you smile along too.
Thanks for watching.
If you pay close attention the drum solo never breaks the rhythm of the song... it adds to the song, not distracts away from the song... ❤️❤️❤️
and she plays it out right up to where Kanami's solo starts.
Yes. One of their more recognisable and fan-favourite transitions between drum and guitar solos. I think that this track is also one of their most 'happiness-inducing' feel-good tracks, leaving many with at least a smile on their face. Scores 5 bananas from me.
@Paul Hathaway
Yup, we enjoyed it very mucho!!
Oh,,, you went with the banana scoring system, that was out of our price range, the bulldog system was on special offer!!
5 bananas is a big score
Band Maid will put a smile on your face and get your blood pumping every time! So much to see from these awesome ladies. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
@SNOWDOG
We totally agree and have more come, ooh very soon we think.
Thanks for watching,
Yep who can forget all them classic "POP" songs that transitioned from a blazing drum solo into a awesome guitar solo.🤣
That's not unheard of in Japan's pop scene. " There's a lot of very heavy metal-oriented pop music in Japan, and there's a lot of very guitar-oriented pop music in Japan"
" I think that's what is fun for me about being in Japan, because you can see the pop chart and look at the first few songs, and there's a guitar solo in one and a heavy riff in the other and some progressive-sounding things in the other"
Those are direct quotes from Marty Friedman... the ex-lead guitarist for Megadeth.
@@misterkite Yeah that's cool but because the reactors are English like i am, they would've been referring to Western pop. We do have guitar driven pop bands in England but the vast majority have always been synth driven with a electronic programmed drum track.
@@GaryHolloway-810 you took the words right out of my mouth , must have been ............
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Haha. Thx Mr Loaf. Hang on i'm mixing 2 songs cos Cutting Crew had a similiar line:)
@@GaryHolloway-810 that's MEAT to you
Pure perfection, aren’t they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their story... their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Brit Pops, for bringing their music and performance to your viewers!
@Tom Clark
Thanks for the comment, we had great fun watching them and they are infectious.
Check out our new "Wednesday" show, it' something we are trying out, see if you enjoy the concept and consider helping us reach more viewers too.
To see their range, jump from this to Rinne (MV), then Daydreaming (MV), then Real Existence (official live), and then whatever.
Every reactor to this song I have seen so far has started to smile sooner or later.
The transition from Akane's drum solo to Kanami's shred solo is epic...perfectly timed...and Akane cheering on Kanami's solo...what more could you ask for?
Agreed this is more on a pop side of their catalog, they are very broad. This specific song is a bit older and they always have fun with it when they play it live. There are soooo many awesome songs, it just boggles the mind :).
I disagree.
When I think of pop-rock I think of things like Silent Siren.
This is just rock to me.
@@powbobs That chorus is so pop it could've been the OP of a slice of life anime.
Yes, the transition between drum solo and guitar solo is one of the best ever. That's Kanami's arrangement skills ... she's incredible, to say the least .... as are all the Maids.
It is very difficult to keep watching this video with a serious face. You guys did a great job until halfway through.🤣
@marauri karami
They are very infectious and you can't help but smile its great fun to watch.
Thank you for the comment.
Because Miku insisted on "My Way! My Way! My Way!", we now have the greatest live rock band on the planet.
Akane is the happiest drummer ever! The band's just having a blast! ♥
@Bekka Noyb
Yup, she even smiles in time!!
Thanks for the comment.
More coming Very Soon!!
This song was an early song by BAND MAID, written by Miku Kobato, and composed by another writer. But it's the song they play most often in live performances. As you can see, in this song they move around, looking at each other and laughing. It's a song they enjoy with plenty of time.
That moment cannot be reset
Struggle, resist, break, and connect to the future
Like to be a freedom
I recently read in this song the moving around was because they were playing a game the first one ( except akane) to touch the sound engineer ( I think) wins
@@starocean6013 It's probably the last Freedom they sang on May 10th Maid Day. At that time, Kanami was successful. In this video, they gather around Akane, smash their faces, Akane throw kisses at Saiki, Kanami crouch down on Kobato's vocals, and move as they like.
During younger day, my dad used to play recording at home, The Ventures, The Shadows , Eagles (Hotel California).
Now i tell my dad, Band-maid "onset" is my shxt... XD
I like Band-Maid "Real Existence" live performance, that shows how to ROCK on Stage.
For technical musicianship, i like "Play " "Puzzle" " Moratorium" "Secret my lips".🤘
@Jwang
Your dad would like our channel with some of the things we have coming up and he has good taste too
We will be going back in for more Band-Maid very soon.
Check out some of our other videos, you may see something you like or something new.
Thanks for the comment
@@BritPopsReact would u react to band-maid at other social platform. Band-Maid " Take me Higher" live. facebook.com/MARTINEZ.OSVA/videos/2143298965694339 Ppl said this song inspired by Gun n Roses, Nickelback , deep purple & alot more came to ppl's mind. i like their older stuff tat wut they get us into Band-maid.
Great reaction and this is one of the songs that they almost always play at concerts even thought it was written for them (Brand New Maid album, released in 2016), they love to play this fun song and it really hypes the audience. It is a bit more poppy but that's OK as it was still early in their careen before they started writing their own songs..
This is only the beginning!! i think Band maid has consistently releaaed like 10-15 songs every year in the past few years (not actual numbers, just what i remember)
You're right, MisakaMikotoLuv. Band-Maid has averaged over 15 song each year for the past seven years! And the thing is, there's only a handful I'd rate below an 8. Not many bands can do that!
@@TomClark-Futoura they remind me of Clutch, in their ability to pump out high quality music, and their desire to always play live.
And if for any reason you've never listened to Clutch, do yourself a favor and fix that.
@@user-tf2wd1eh3g When you're lookin' for a deeper blues groove with a little fun... and ZZ Top just won't do... Clutch! Thx, J! 🤘😎🍺🍺
Nice reaction. One of the coolest aspects of BAND-MAID is they combine rock, metal, pop, jazz and progressive into a sound all their own which has created a catalog that never gets boring. After seven albums of continued growth by these incredible musicians they leave the listener always wanting more.
@bobath miller
Yes, we are starting to understand from other comments, how they like to put on a show and always having fun too.
Thanks forwatching.
I consider both Domination and Freedom more on the pop-rock side of BM. That's why I love more Puzzle, Moratorium, Real Existence and Onset. These are more of art and hard rock songs. Bobble and Blooming are progressive rock songs. Real hard rock is in Manners and Warning.
Manners is heavy but has a classic rock vibe IMO. Love Moratorium
someone needs to reupload the original Play & Take Me Higher vids
@@Bekka_Noyb I like more the original version of Play than the official one. Sometimes there’s impression that someone wants to diminish BM popularity by taking down the best gems from YT, like Puzzle, Moratorium, original Play and Take me higher. Or even the cell phone version of Alone at Comicon in 2016.
That transition from drumsolo to guitar is world.. no.. galaxy-class. Like the transition of Lovebites ending guitarsolo to the verse in When Destinies Align...
Reminds me of taking off on a very fast motorbike...chills.
There is no number to rate the living legends known as band maid
Band Maid - Real Existence (LIVE) next.
@Puyax01
We may have something else before that.
Thanks for watching, let us know what you think.
Band Maid brought the fun back into rock n' roll.
@Jigs Arquiza
Yup, they do have fun.
Thanks for watching, have a look around see if you find anything else you like on the channel.
These gals are students of the rock genres. You find quite a musical journey as you listen more.
@Kerry Lewis
Yes, we can see they are very talented.
thanks for watching
Kanami relentlessly trolling Miku makes this performance even more fun.
Sounds familiar, yet brand new at the same time. It is straight up early 70's - late 80's style Rock, the only difference is the clothes. This sound never loses it's audience base, for good reason. It's the only era/genre that doesn't ebb & flow every few years. Fans of Party/Rowdy/Heavy/Hard music are always there.
There hasn't been a band in the last 20 year's that even came close to have me spend money on to go see until Band Maid, given a chance at it I'll be there, I absolutely love this band.
@dexter plant
We are starting to get the idea too.
Thanks for the comment
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Akane gets to show off her inner drumming Beast 🥁
Another vote for "Onset". Misa always reminds me of the movie "The Ring".... or that spooky Indonesian magician "The Sacred Riana"... A-chan's smiles!!!! Nice one, fellas!
@Damien Maynard
The votes are being collected and counted in the official US system
If your candidate needs more votes, call me 😅😅
You have the Freedom to rate songs anyway you want...for me BAND-MAID is always a perfect 10. Well sometimes actually 11/10 😂 Great reaction gentlemen. "Play" live next. You will love the intro on it.
I personally cannot understand when reactors put a number to a song they react to I feel it's demeaning especially to the living legends but I get in trouble if I voice this with them so I'll bite my tongue be well
@Monty Williams
You can certainly voice it, we just do it for fun and it's only our opinion of what we think at the time.
You are free to skip that part, we won't be offended.
If you want to check out our new reactions, we are doing something different for Wednesday "WWWBPR"
See what you think of todays and no a score in sight.
Thanks for the support.
@Xagor Vangard
We have been known on occasion to reach for the secret 11/10
You are more than welcome to provide your own scores and pull us up when you don't agree.
We may have something coming before we get to "Play"
See what you think.
I watched a drummer react to this and he said that she kept perfect timing throughout her solo and I assume that's how the rest of the band seamlessly rejoined the song without a gap or playing or singing over her..it's pretty good.
@Stephen Chigwidden
The drumming is very impressive and then right into the guitar solo.
Thanks for watching.
Nice reaction thanks! ( just bring it!!) saiki call out. they don`t mind music type of genre( may be)
ONSET live to get a touch of how good Misa is on bass. The barefoot assassin. It's an instrumental piece to give Saiki a breather.
New video just released, ‘No God’. Wow, you have got to check it out!
@silentwood207
OkeyDokey, we are on it, thank you for the comment.
You all are fun to watch. Suscribed. I don't know if you have Bubble and Blooming on your list but I think you would enjoy those. Both have a great groove. Real Existence Live is an epic high energy and fun performance
@falconsooner
Thank you for watching and for the support, we appreciate it.
Yup we do have those on the list and will be making our way down it again very soon.
Seems we have a new release to do first, we may get on that one right away.
Stay tuned
Nice reaction. BTW, Saiki's name is pronounced like the sports brand Nike... just exchange the "N" for an "S".
@Mark Zima
Thanks for the tip and a great way to make us remember "N" for an "S" even we can't mess that up
Thanks for watching.
There are quite a few Band Maid songs that I rate 10/10...this is one of them. You both have the "Freedom" to rate it as you see fit...an "A" (9/10) and a "B" (8/10) are really good scores...keep up the great Band Maid reactions!
@Paul Thornley
Thank you for the comment and you are more than welcome to provide your won scoring system, as with our own it needs to be independently verified and subject to strict guidelines and security.
Failing that, just fly by the seat of your pants!!
There is a dominant drum during the whole song.
Band Maid just released a new video on there RUclips channel! It's a live performance of "No God", which is personally one of my favorite songs. It's from the recent album and it has a bass solo, definitely worth checking out. (Don't forget to turn on Closed Captions if you want subtitles).
@Falkarios
It may be coming very soon.
Stay tuned.
Check out some of our other videos, you may find something you like.
Favorite part is the transition between Akane's drum solo and Kanani's guitar solos. The dual guitar stutter and quick build to the crescendo of Kanami's first notes and tone are perfect. And then Akane's smile just seals it.
Lately I've seen some comments that have made 'Freedom' to something like the unofficial anthem of the ladies. And I'm inclined to agree, as this performance (but also others) of this song pretty well covers everything that Band-Maid is about. Technically good music with catchy choruses, well-built solos that leave you wanting more, and just the fun the ladies have doing what they do which is infectious for the audience on site but also for the viewers of the video. You could say the song conveys exactly what the title promises. A certain kind of freedom for them but also for us. (I know, I am not good with words)
Moreover, I think the song is placed quite well in the middle of the styles they have played so far. They can be heavier like with 'Rinne', or quieter like with 'About Us'.
【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】🕊️
Great reaction guys. That transition between the drum solo and guitar solo is so smooth. That is what I love about their live performance, they add these little extra parts and integrate them seamlessly into the song structure. Play is another great example how they elevate an already great song into excellence. They have (as far as I know) made 3 different intros to the song, which are not to be found on the original album. The 1st one was bass slap heaven. The second (which is found on their official channel) is a musical conversation between all members. The third was introduced for the first time 2 weeks ago in their online concert, and it surprised and delighted all the viewers (me included). Probably their best yet.
@Mads Stavang
Thank you for the very interesting comment, we will try and see which version we can find.
In the meantime, we have just released "No God" to keep you busy for a little while longer.
Thanks for wacthing.
@@BritPopsReact just watched the video. You cannot go wrong when picking a Band-Maid song 😃
@Mads Stavang
Thanks for watching, come back soon. 😃
We do other bands too, you may find something lese you like on here. (just a bit of upselling)
@@BritPopsReact thanks for the heads up. I have a very peculiar taste in music, but being open minded is never a bad thing. I will take a look 😃
You guys are at it again, huh? I think we may make you Maidiacs yet!!
I wish they had the other version up (with the MISA solo up front) but you can still sample "PLAY" live ... and they do! Better yet, try something off their current album like "MANNERS".
@P in D
Yup, we had a great time on the first two, so we went back in.
I think we may have been given the link to a person personal page that may have some of the original versions.
We will check that out and if so, try and get those uploaded without being blocked.
Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it
Happiest Band on Earth. Great job guys. These girls play all styles of rock music (every of them from pop to metal) so you can find many influences in their compositions. Now they seems to be in their Progressive Metal year, and their last compositions are frantic like a charge of the light cavalry. But they are, over all, restless composers so they will not remain in the same place during much time.
@Juan San
They are great fun to watch and bring a smile to your face, so we will go back for more.
Very soon!
Guys, next song Dont You Tell Me live(bass guitar battle).
@zabri abu bakar
Thanks for the comment, don't be too disappointed but we will bring you "No God" as it was just released.
Hope you don't mind.
Thanks for watching
I think the reason Band Maid are so instantly addictive to western audiences is the music is very old style rock. You will hear a bit of soft punk as well in some of their songs. Once you go deeper the lyrics in English are also fascinating in some of their songs. Then you get to know the story of the band and the Women themselves. They are simply a breath of fresh air. I have been around since the early Sixties. They are right up there with the very best.
@Russell Potter
Thanks for the comment and the information.
We have so far reacted to 3 songs from Band-Maid and each one has been very different.
We are still trying to tune-in and find which ones suit us as we are by no means Heavy Rock fans, we just like all types of music and the Rock ones seem to be more our taste.
No God was a bit experiment and we felt that.
We will continue with the journey of discovery.
Thanks for watching.
Try "Play" again live.. or, onset, or "Real Existence"... Live..
Freedom is always so much fun!
For the girls as well as for us. 🙂
@Minto Tomacco
Yes, they had a great time and so did we watching it.
Thanks for watching.
Thumbs Up.👍 Their official live videos of "Real Existence" and "Onset" (instrumental) are the ones for you. Trust me.☺
@Ulli Schuster
Thank you for the comment, we will try and get to those soon, we appreciate it.
Cool reaction. One of their tracks from the early days, they've played it more than any other song I believe. Written for them, but subsequently been adapted several times. They've just dropped a new live video "No God" with english subtitles :)
@Thomas Rotweiler
Thanks for the nice comment.
That may be coming soon.!
Guys guys guys ! You wont have any request for this Band Maid song yet , as it was just released. live broadcast of a new song off the album . Song is No God and it looks like another level up for them and my fave song after 2 listens. Following them since 2016 so thats big for me. by the way Jimmy Page saw them in Tokyo live , wanted to get a selfie with drummer Akane and told her she was the reincarnation of John Bonham and that Kanami was " The best guitarist i have seen since me !" cheeky sod haha. please give this a spin, it is rockin big time . Lovin your reviews, subscibed too. keep em up, Japan is where its at for Hard Rock n Metal atm, cheers. ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html
@Paul Read
Thanks for the great comment and the link, we will get on it, even if we only find time to do this one as we only usually record twice a week due to work etc. but we will try and get on it, so thanks for the heads up and the link.
Great info also, really good fun facts, we like those.
We will be back soon.
@@BritPopsReact Thanks great news. cheers from Australia.
@Paul Read
It should be with you when you wake up!!
Nice one, thanks for thinking of us.
Enjoy
Gents, enjoyed this reaction video: lively without dialing it up to 11, smart comments and observations.
@Jonathan Lane
Thanks for watching, we appreciate the feedback too.
Hope you come back again.
they consider themselves hard rock, but they will pull influence from where ever they think will help the song sound right to Akani, lead guitar (composes all there music), but thats now, i believe this was before they were allowed to write for themselves, their label put this poppy side on them, probably why there no longer with that label, they have been asked in interviews why they switched labels, their answer; well were grown up now, we do things our way
You guys are spot on when you said... "depending on my mood"... because sometimes you need a certain song to make you smile and be happy.
Even on your WORST day... just play the Freedom video and it makes everything better!
Btw, we knew this would get you guys smiling... and you did!
There are many facets of Band Maid... Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Pop, Ballads, etc etc etc
Below is a few other songs to get you started on your road to becoming a "Maidiac"
Not that you have to review it all... just because it's damn good music.
It won't be long before you realize that these five young Japanese girls are saving (and preserving) great Rock n' Roll music.
ruclips.net/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/RCaeUkrItyY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/-FWuMx_pkH4/видео.html
@Frank D
Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it.
Yup they are very infectious.
Thanks for watching, see what you think of our "Wednesday" video see if it's something you might like.
Let us know if your in?
Thanks
👍👍 2 thumbs up for you, gents.
@patron40silver
Thank you for the comment
And it's 👍👍 2 thumbs up for you
Thanks for watching.
I would say it's more Power Pop. If you like Power Pop or Power Punk check out 'Blooming'. And don't forget to check out the 'BAND-MAIKO songs. Unless you want more LIVE then check out 'Real Existence' LIVE. But if you want something more Metal influenced, check out their heaviest song of all, 'Rinne'.
@T Zero
OK, thanks for the information, we will get to check out more very soon.
We will give most of them a try but our style so far seems to be the "Rock-Punk" perhaps, metal is not quite our cup of tea but we still give it a go.
PLEASE MOREE BAND MAID CONCERTS.
@Kimberly D27
Coming very soon!!!
THE best Rock band in the galaxy.
As a general rule, BAND-MAID's music is hard rock heavily influenced by pop punk (esp Akane's drumming). You can also find jazz, prog, and old school heavy metal in there pretty easily. Freedom is an older tune they've played live many many times, so they can just wander around and goof on each other and it stills sounds amazing.
@Crabuki
It's great to see them all having a good time, that's what makes it for for us, even if it's not something we would have normally listened to, they make you want to watch them
All good fun.
By the way... that song was ho hum by BandMaid standards.
@Firebirdguy31
Wow, then we are in for some fun then.
Thanks for watching.
I would subscribe but obviously your taste in music is all in your mouth. I've been a drummer and a bass player for over 40 years in several bands. From a musicians point of view these ladies are talented song writers and musicians. I've been following them for several years and they have only gotten better. I've been a fan since day one and I hope you 2 can come around? Well whatever great reaction. More please.
@omneil
You don't need to subscribe and you are welcome to watch any of our reactions.
Not quite sure why you think that, we just enjoy music of any type and will give most of them a fair view, we actually have reacted to Dice, Freedom and No God so far and I even went off and watched a guy the review the "custom Zemaitis Flappy Pidgeon" guitar as I am interested in guitars.(on the No God reaction)
We did state that they are all great musicians and picked out the drum solo into the guitar solo in Freedom, so not sure where we may have said anything negative, the "No God" song is a bit too experimental for our taste but we gave it a watch
We also checked out Lovebites and a load of Nightwish, none of it something we would have considered listening to previously, but our musical knowledge has improved.
If you are only interested in Band-Maid then we are probably not the channel for you as we just like to move around and find other bands we know nothing about, but you welcome along to see where we end up.
Not much else to add, we just do this for a bit of fun and have no musical expertise and have two left feet, so don't expect any technical breakdown and vocal coaching from us, we don't have a clue.!!
Cheers
@@BritPopsReact I've checked out most of your videos. I like your reactions. I was just in a bad mood that day sorry. It was 37 C in California that day. I spent about 6 hours in the sun. I had gotten home and saw your video. That's my favorite Band Maid song and I didn't like your comments. I'm over it now so I'll subscribe eventually. You're doing a good job. Just ignore idiots like me. More Please.
@omneil
Not a problem at all and thanks for the reply we appreciate it.
Your welcome here anytime, if there is something we react to you don't like, skip it, we won't be offended.
Get on the comments, we try and reply to as many as we can,.
37C we have only ever seen that temperature on the TV 🤣
Have a cold one for us too!!
Need more 10s 😜 😜 😜 Please try *About Us* this song was written to their fans and it might be 10 worthy 🙌 🙌 🙌
@BM 4-Life
We saved up and we have more on order.
More coming very soon.
We will get to your suggestion soon.
Thanks for watching.
Guys great reaction...please react ONSET LIVE 2018....best instrumental rock song all time...
@Mauro Graziati
Thank you for the suggestion, we will get on that very soon.
Thanks for watching.
Could you react to Nemophila - Dissension? Thank you!
MISA MISA MISA!
See i'm here for your comment on this reaction. Now i've got to find you on B-M's channel :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 not easy to miss or MIS A
@@GaryHolloway-810 just wrote a whole page on how I'm glad I'm in Australia at the moment and clicked off the box and lost the lot. on another side note got notification my Blu-ray has been shipped and will take 5-12 days
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Mincho, Mincho, Mincho
@@GaryHolloway-810 while i'm waiting I have been watching B-M prime and have finally figured out the age old question of why Mincho doesn't write LONG songs it would be too long between drinks for MISA
Thanks BPR!
@ME262 Talon
Your welcome, stay tuned!!
Next please ONSET's reaction.
BAND-MAID ON SET reaction please
@ああ
OK< we have something else coming soon.
Check out Kobato Miku's side project as cluppo. There's Peace&Love and the just released With You. The last three songs of her EP is fantastic but no Music Videos. They are Fuwafuwa, voice and Superstar.
One really good thing from those bands, and maybe i´m goona have a lot of critics about this and let me put a warning... this is only my personal opinnion is that all female bands have a different aproach to music.
Don´t get me wrong, i support all the equality for the women, same rights and obligations but also in Japan and a lot more places, to be a woman at the same level of a man you don´t need to be a man. Women have their own aproach to things and see all those smiles in a live concert it´s really a fresh air breeze after years of serious faces playing. OMG... you´re playing music, at least pretend you´re enjoying it!.
Btw, after one of those concerts, Jimmy Page praised and speak with Akane and say´s that she is an impresive drummer. I´m no expert in music, but if Jimmy Page says this... well, maybe he is right.
All female bands in Japan are not a novelty, they have some really old bands in this fashion.
Just as an example i can mention Shonen Knife, a punk-rock band with a really big influence from bands like "The Ramones" (they even have an album calles "Osaka Ramones) and they are still active. One of the favorite bands of Curt Cobain. The lead singer is now 60 years ols and still rocking. Take this as a suggestion. They play a really fun music, simple but fun
ruclips.net/video/ifsOob7KPcY/видео.html
When i must reach my 60th, i wanna be like them
@Jose Manuel Perez
Great comment and great information.
We may go and check out "Osaka" too.
Thanks for watching.
New interview with Band-Maid by Barks, mainly concerning the video out May 26 of the Feb. 11 okyuji.
www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000201936
@otoboke gaijin
Thanks for the link, I did have a quick look but it does not appear that it can be translated.
@@BritPopsReact If you copy the text and paste it in GoogleTranslate it should work. Basically they're talking about their cancelled February Budokan concert, the online concert that was done instead, and the video released today of the online concert. They also released the MV of their song "No God" today.
@otoboke gaijin
OK, will give it a go.
........................... Akane!!!
Oh for proper British Pop :P~ what about Wolf Alice's Smile, Chvrches' How Not to Drown or London Grammar's Lord It's a Feeling. :) Thanks in advance!
Hey, if you are interested in international acts. You should try Dreamcatcher - Scream. I think you would really like it
@Joshua Sherwood
Thanks for the comment, we will try and find out more.
Have a look around, see if there is anything else you like here too.
@@BritPopsReact They are a KPOP group, but are reasonably unique in the way they mix heavier instrumentation into their music. They are all also incredible vocalists.
pjl wuz here, for those that can sense Le Irony..... #BandMaid
@Johnny Laroux
Indeed..
Thanks for watching
日本の女性は昔からパワフルです。太陽ですから🎌
Anyone else think all the hyperbole puts undue pressure on the band?
Five world class talents clearly, but saying best in the world just pisses off fans of other world class talents.
@Tony Lekas
Thanks for the comment and fair point too.
Pop doesn't sound like that
@FreakShowOfficial
Guess it depends on what you call pop
That was only our definition we pulled out at the time of watching, we are making this stuff up as we go along.
Thanks for watching