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The stages of discovering Band-Maid:
1. "Hey, Japanese chicks rocking out! That's so cool!"
2. "You know, they are _really_ good! They rock!
3. "Forget about being girls, they are a superb rock band!
4. "Forget being Japanese, they are speaking a universal language."
... after listening to "about Us" ...
n. "Forget about being a rock band. These women are artists."
My discovery:
1. * _Hearing Choose Me_ * This song is amazing!
2. * _Hearing 15 seconds of Thrill_ * This is the best band this decade.
3. * _Seeing them for the first time_ * This has to be fake. Japanese girls can't be this musically gifted, write music perfectly designed for me AND wear maid outfits. Am I crazy? This is a joke.
4. * _Seeing Domination live for the dozenth time_ * Well, in order to fake it this well, it would just be easier to actually play it so...
5. They're the best band this century.
6.* _Saiki in About Us * "Cries!"_ Me: 😭😭😭
You forgot these: "Is there anything these women can't do?!?!?
"OMG! they're really only just getting started and they just keep getting better?!?!"
"Am I witnessing the developement of the greatest rock band of all time?"
What other band writes love songs to their fans. This and 'memorable'.
The biggest danger from listening to Band-Maid ballads is the sudden attack from onion-ninjas. Beware; they always go for the eyes.
BAND-MAIDの音楽について明確に言える事は「飽きる」とか「慣れる」という言葉とは無縁の世界だという事です。
およそ130曲を超える曲は比較する事ができない程に多様性に富んでおり、あらゆる音楽からあらゆる要素を取入れて独自に創造しています。
熱い曲や速い曲だけでなく、大らかなでゆったりした曲、悲しい曲も静かな曲も、全ての曲が水準を超えています。
多数の音が複雑に絡み合う交響的な響き、熱く激しく速く強烈な音、静かで美しくゆっくりとした調べ、哀愁・・・このバンドにできない事は無いと断言できます。
何でもできる。何でも凄い。何が出て来るか想像すらできない。それらは彼女たちの音楽を聞きだしてから、いつも感じている事です。
彼女たちは一期一会のライブ演奏に命を懸けるように全力で立ち向かいます。たった一夜のたった一度のライブ演奏の為に特別版を披露することも躊躇しません。
慣れ親しんだ曲さえも改善を続け進化させる。そう、同じ曲が同じではないのです。
最高の曲はいつも最新のライブ演奏の中にあります。
そして最も好きな曲は今聞いている曲です。慣れしたんだ曲から気が付かなかった素晴らしいメロディやフレーズを最発見して驚く事も少なくありません。
信じられないかもしれませんが、これは真実なのです。
One thing that can be clearly stated about BAND-MAID's music is that it is a world that has nothing to do with the words 'boring' or 'familiar'.
The more than 130 songs are so diverse that they cannot be compared, and they take all elements from all kinds of music and create them in their own unique way.
The songs are not only hot and fast, but also generous and relaxed, sad and quiet, all of which are of a high standard.
The symphonic sound of many sounds intricately intertwined, the hot, intense, fast and intense sounds, the quiet, beautiful and slow melodies, the melancholy... I can assure you that there is nothing this band can't do.
They can do anything. Anything is great. You can't even imagine what you're going to get. These are the things I have always felt since I started listening to their music.
These girls give their all, as if their lives depended on it, for a once-in-a-lifetime live performance. They don't hesitate to perform special editions for just one live performance on just one night.
Even familiar songs continue to improve and evolve. Yes, no two songs are ever the same.
The best songs are always among the latest live performances.
And the songs we like best are the ones we are listening to now. It's not uncommon to be surprised to discover a great melody or phrase from a song you've grown accustomed to that you didn't even realise was there.
Believe it or not, this is true.
"About Us" and "Onset" together might be considered the extremes of Band-Maid's creative spectrum, which is as broad as any band's that I can recall. (I watched the Beatles live on the Ed Sullivan Show, so I can recall a ton of bands.) Both pieces are powerful, beautifully crafted compositions that elicit a deep response from listeners.
"Onset" was the Band-Maid song that made me realize that I wasn't just seeing one more great band, but that I might be witnessing the emergence of a "Landmark Band", possibly another Beatles, Stones, Led Zeppelin,... As an instrumental, "Onset" has everything you could want: it's thematic, it's powerful, it's exciting, and each part is exquisitly performed. You can easily imagine it as a TV or movie theme song or the background for an action sequence. And you'll never unhear it, it's that memorable, it is face-melting, and it burns an indelible mark into your brain.
"About Us" does so too, but instead of melting your face, it reaches into your soul, pulls out your heart, and melts it. One of the conundrums of "About Us" is how Band-Maid repurposed this song. They wrote "About Us" as a sincere thank you to their fans for their support during the lockdown, the first lockdown. They wrote it with the expectation of presenting it to a live audience at Nippon Budokan. After a year of lockdown, they were astonished to be scheduled to play a solo at Budokan, which in their early days was a pipe dream, a motivational stretch goal, like "World Domination" almost a joke. "About Us" was supposed to be a celebration of how Band-Maid and their fans supported each other and helped each other through the darkness of the lockdown, hence the album cover image of bright light shining through a doorway at the end of a dark tunnel, But then the lockdown was extended, Budokan cancelled, the new tour cancelled, and once again Band-Maid's plans were on hold. But having done several online concerts already, they rescheduled the concert and streamed it online without a live audience. I have the bluray of this concert. They try their best to simulate the energy of their usual live shows, like they did at prior online streams, but this concert has a different energy, a "We must fight this and win!" energy. Introducing the song, Saiki explained this at length, in one of the most solemn MC's you'll ever see at a Band-Maid Okyu-ji and when they performed "About Us" you see and hear the emotions, the conflict, and the hope. This is one of Band-Maid's best and brightest moments. No live audience, just stage crew, and still one of the best performances I've ever seen. I do not believe they have ever performed "About Us" live since that day, it isn't on any album, and they did not include it on either of their recently released "Best of" compilations. I cry every time I hear it, sometimes just thinking about it.
BTW: I've seen them live twice. Band-Maid lives up to the hype: they deliver.
I keep saying Band-Maid is one of the few bands that can "melt your face" and "melt your heart". They are simply said, AMAZING!!!!!
This is the song that got me through my struggle with Delta variant of COVID. Almost thought I was done for when they dropped this song. I cried like a baby that night but regained my will to fight on.
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I am posting a file for you. About what I refer to as the "Smile Trilogy" I think you will realize why I make and keep such files.
"This is part of what I call the "Smile" trilogy. The first song being Smile, the "B-side" to their song Bubble. The music was written by Kentaro Akutsu who wrote their breakout song "Thrill" but with lyrics by Miku. The second song is "About US" a love song to their fans during the lockdowns written by the Ladies themselves. When it was performed live for the first time during their on-line concert to replace their canceled Budokan concert, Saiki gave a brief speech before the song started, that had many of us getting attacked by dust. Then the song itself brought out the onion ninjas and made many us have allergy attacks as well.
Then we have "Memorable". It was almost 3 years since the Ladies had last toured the US, and they were concerned they had lost their momentum. Even though being told they were selling out their shows, they didn't believe what they were being told, they thought their management was lying to them or playing a joke on them. They came over and performed at Aftershock, then they got on their tour bus, (A first for them, as they normally would either fly or rent a couple vans to tour in) and drove to their first show of their 2022 US Tour. Seattle.
It was at Seattle, that the Ladies got confirmation of just how much their fans love them and how much we missed them. As they walked out on stage, according to several people who were at the show, they were shocked. And Saiki as she came out, was said to have looked like someone had hit her with a bat, her eyes were so wide. The crowd response, and the emotions coming off them fed the Ladies energy as the performed their show. And as they went to their next concert, the response there was the same. And the next show, with the fans sending gifts for MISA's birthday, having several hundred custom printed towels handed out to the audience celebrating MISA's birthday. All these things hit the Ladies in their hearts.
And Kanami had an idea for a new song.
This next part is hearsay so I have no way of confirming it, but the sounds at the beginning before the guitar part starts was the sound that Kanami heard while back stage at the Los Angeles show. Hearing music and the audience talking. Supposedly, she actually recorded it on her phone before their introduction music started playing. Again that is hearsay and I have no way to confirm it."
How many other bands would write such songs? Very few of them I'd wager. But the Ladies of Band-Maid are held up by their fans, their "Masters and Princesses", and they will always do everything they can to give back to us, to show us how much our love for them is returned.
Now if you want to hear something VERY special, you will need to go to @realdocloco and watch his video taken from the Ladies 2023 Lollapalooza performance. It is one video of two songs, the songs are "Dice and Hate?" Trust me. The extended bridge, with the Bass and Lead guitar duel leading to the guitar solo is something you NEED to see and hear.
You also need to check out their latest MV, "Shambles". Trust me, you will enjoy it.
That peformance of About Us comes with an address from Saiki to the online audience explaining the Band's feelings about missing meeting fans at live shows and dedicating the song to fans - so it holds a special place in the hearts of fans of that period - I have my vinyl copy and transcript for framing! Obviously now for all fans and you can pick up on the emotion.
@@Glenner7 Glad I checked. I was getting ready to post it myself. Thankee Sir.
Thx Paul & Glenner.😁👍
Well said Paul
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K-Ross, the first time I heard this, I had a similar reaction to yours just now. Such a beautiful, heartfelt song. A departure from their usual kickass rock, but still, as with all things Band Maid, so well done. Yes, chills. A couple days later, I saw it again, this time with the English lyrics translation and I cried my eyes out. Literally sobbing. This powerful, emotional song was in fact, a love song to their fans. We miss you, we love you, this sucks, but please don't despair. We are still here, we're not going anywhere and we'll all be back together again someday soon. After a crappy year of Covid, having their big moment with their first Budokan show canceled, how do these amazing women react? They write this beautiful love song. If you get the chance, watch this again, but with the English translation, but be sure to have a box of tissues or a dry handkerchief handy. You're gonna need it. My love for these women, not just musically, but as just wonderful caring human beings, is immeasurable. There is no better band on the planet. Thank you for your always great reactions.
Sweet as kittycats...fierce as tigresses. The two faces of Band-maid in two songs. Best band of the decade.
The only Band-Maid song that has more of an emotional impact for me than About Us is Daydreaming. Definitely another one to check out.
My 2 favorite songs by Band-Maid in 1 reaction. Just perfect!
Whenever I listen to About Us, cannot stop having goosebumps from the beginning to the end. It’s not fair to say which Band Maid song is the best, however, it is incredibly outstanding. Every instrument and vocal melody build up this unique atmosphere of the song. If you understand the lyrics, you feel it’s more epic.
Onset was the first Band Maid song I ever heard back in January. I fell down that deep rabbit hole and went to Houston in May to see them live.
About us was written as a love song to the fans. Supposed to be played first time Live at the Budakon but the show was cancelled at the start of COVID . The maids were so disappointed.
Not as disappointed as me. I had a ticket for that show 😭
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Me too.
"About Us", in the vein of other great mid-tempo Band-Maid songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile, is an amazing song and personal message to their fans - a direction I'm glad to see them add to their journey toward world domination. And we get to hear MISA play the vibe she so enjoys. Their beautiful DVD/BD/CD set with 100 page picture book of this incredible concert is unbelievable! Thanks Ross, for bringing "About Us" to your viewers!
If you had heard Saiki's intro, you would have been sobbing before About Us even started.
And then add in the English translation to the lyrics. The first time I saw the english translation, I was an instant puddle of tears.
Join the club, mate. I’ve heard “About Us” dozens of times and I still get chills and tear up. Knowing that it was written for the fans? With Saiki’s voice and passion? No use fighting it.
Following with instrumental “Onset?!” You got emotionally pummeled today!
The question I like to ask is: “What other musical artists today are capable of making songs this different, complex, and yet unmistakably theirs? I know a few, but by naming them, I may be accused of “fanboying” too much.
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Any fanboying for Band-Maid is totally justified and understandable.
@@mogaman28 Amen, po!
'About Us' gets me right here, every time. Okay, not that you've don 'From Now On' & 'Onset' you have to do 'Without Holding Back' for the trifecta!
His Sacred Holiness, TinyHat-san approves your review.
Try SMILE as a follow-up to ABOUT US.
Hey you got another subscriber! About Us is outstanding! Onset is a masterpiece! Great reaction!
Band-Maid always brings an ONSET of love, appreciation and happiness to their viewers. Why? Because they're so damn good -- good-natured, good-hearted, good-looking, and beyond good as writers, players and performers. Wow, right?!
There are so many unpleasant things in the world, and sometimes it feels like my spirit is about to break. But in those moments, their music, stage performance, and simply the existence of BAND-MAID itself become the salvation of my soul. I'm grateful to them and all those who support them. ✨🥰🙏
Great art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
@@chrisegbertky Wise words, indeed! 🤘
They released an entire album of acoustic versions. It's pure honey. I try to listen to the CD at least once a week, just for the healing.
Oh man… the backstory would have helped you appreciate About Us even more. And, for this song, more than any other, having the captions on adds A LOT to the experience, IMO. Shame you weren’t given those tips.
Very much a song for the fans who were so upset that the Band were unable to play at the Budakon due to Covid. The Band themselves were so excited by the announcement of the prestigious concert but when it wasn't to be their first thoughts were to the fans. The on line concerts they did during Covid like this one seemed aimed again purely for the fans. A long speech before the song by Saiki (Blue Rose) was a way of hoping the fans would feel better with the song. Onset is another wonderful instrumental in front of an audience where they literally excel. While many Bands have a great relationship with their supporters and fans. I have never come across the sort of two way loyalty that this band achieves.
Yes, this is the correct response to About Us.
They have a few instrumentals. They even released an instrumental version of the entire "Unseen World" album. It's fucking amazing.
Welcome aboard… there’s no getting off the band maid train now … see them live asap … phenomenal
More power to ya! The first time I heard About Us I was crying like a baby. That song is amazing! Miku and Saiki hit the vocals perfectly. And ofcourse Onset. What can you say? It is non stop awesome! Excuse me while I go dry my eyes.
@gary you have my props for requesting the two most bizzarely weird and workable songs ever in B-M discography ever.
(I know who you are....)
Thanks K-Ross!
IIRC, Play was the first song they had written to be instrumental, to give Saiki that rest that vocalists need in the middle of a 2-hour set. But it was so good that Saiki wanted to add a vocal line.
LOL. Queen.
And thus Onset was born to replace Play, after Play become a 5-member song after all. (I could be wrong, but that's what my memory is serving me tonight.)
I remember when About us dropped, it came as a single after the album they had released and not part of the album, a covid song for us madiacs. Not long after they had their online live streamed concert, which I saw when that happened and they did this and other songs. A beautiful song, epic. I dont know if you know but Kanami composes all of this music, she is insanely talented and Miku writes the lyrics, if you get a chance to read them, it is a beautiful song. Onset is one of their instrumentals, they have one usually on each album. These are there for showing off but also to give Saiki a vocal break during concerts(along with Miku doing comedy and a song of her own). They tend to do very long concerts, 22+ songs, so the break is needed. This is the best hard rock band.
🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽
How many bands can take you on a musical journey like B-M, might be a couple but I can't read the names because my eyes are still teary from About Us , what a band Po 👍🍻🍻
at some point in ANY BM song, I get goosebumps.
Band Maids songs in the same vane as. About Us,but all bangers as you would expect are,,Daydreaming,,Anemone studio version,,Page,,Endless Story,,Mirage.,,,enjoy pal.
Here’s a separate comment just for you to consider future Band Maid reactions. (I am the foremost expert on Band Maid musical exploration in this hemisphere, in my own opinion 😊)
“From Now On,” their most recent instrumental. Wildly different from “Onset,” more metal, more goosebumps 🪿
“Moratorium,” live @Zepp Tokyo. A rock and roll 💎 from the “Tiny Hat Era.” I personally guarantee you will put it on your playlist, or your money back.
“Secret Maiko Lips,” wonderfully creative April Fool’s joke by the Maids that turned out pretty darn amazing. Wicked riff, elegant wardrobe variation, and the most unique Band Maid bridge of all time
Whatever you pick? I’ll be there. Your reactions are brilliant
That's right, 2 completely different sides of the same band, but whose effect can be very similar for different reasons. By the end, you have goosebumps and maybe even some watery eyes. And that's exactly why the following statement of these ladies is just true... 👇🏻:)
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「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊
Check out "Sayonakidori" Acoustic Version. Another very beautiful song.
Have you seen the wonderful documentation videos (one for each member but three for Miku) made by Ohrenje? There is no better way to learn anything about Band Maid 🤟And after that you will not only know their names (Miku, Saiki, Kanami, Akana and Misa) but also their personalities (our Little Pidgeon, the Ice Queen, Mincho, the Gorilla and the Barefoot Assassin). But watch them in the right order as they are uploaded (ending with Miku)!
My spring was so messed up that I missed my chance to see them in the US, in Columbus. And then their last tour dates were not near me ... but ironically I happened to be in Japan at the time at any rate, visiting my son LOL, so I couldn't have seen them no matter what. Sadness.
Couldn't watch and listen to About Us as it still hits me too hard every time. It was released in the middle of the plague years and was a real life-saver for me. There's a speech that Saiki made to the unseen online audience to introduce the song which just makes things more heartbreaking and is worth hunting down and watching. ONSET is always easy to watch!
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
About us. One of a few love songs they have specifically written/dedicated to us Maidiacs ❤❤
There are interviews and fan documentaries on Band Maid on RUclips. Memorable is another balid.
Onset is killer song. 一撃必殺(ichigeki−hissatsu) means one hit kill.😻
Love it when miku n psyche dual , duet harmonies n form potron w their lovely voices , they really r alice in chains reborn ,
They will play this song and BabyMetel's Shine at my wake
I wish there was a MV for You, bro. Such a great song you need to hear
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When it comes to the instrumentals....
I'm not sure what came first: the melodies or Saiki need of taking breaks.
At least: after a couple of years the singing put so much strain on her throat.
To the extent that she needed to make a surgery.
At least they have a break midway. Miku is having her "omajinai time" (magic time), and doing some of the instrumentals... or one of the few songs, where Miku has main vocals.
Favourite instrumental? "Without holding back" and song... Hmmm... "Blooming"?
Kanami is a Queen!!!!!
Thanks. I love both of these songs. The mix for the Onset concert was killer. The online show with About Us not so much. The lead guitar disappears in much of it. I bet the recording mix (apart from the house mix) for the in-person shows gets more attention in post. Or maybe that there aren't separate stream and recording mixes for the online shows? Whatever, thanks again.
Nice one K-Ross. You should check out some of the "White Rooms". There are 9 of them.
Without Holding Back or Giovanni is a good place to start.
Maybe some acoustic such as Sayonakidori or Catharsis.
There are more instrumentals! And they’re just as good if not better!
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