Many of us recently saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR continues in the US (and Mexico!): DATE CITY VENUE Aug 3 Chicago Lollapalooza After Show @ Park West Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Aug 6 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater Aug 8 Denver, CO Summit Aug 9 Salt Lake City, UT THE Depot Aug 11 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom Aug 12 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater Aug 14 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades Aug 15 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim Aug 18 Mexico City, MX PABELLÓN OESTE In addition their recent Japan tour just concluded with 17 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx, Red!
Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live three times with this MV quality in Tokyo & Kawasaki and dropped my jaw three times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent two US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄
Just imagine: on the same mini album, there's this prog intrumental masterpiece, a fast punky post-covid hymn (Unleash!!!!!), one of their best hard-rock songs (Hate?) and a modern funky rock-pop tune (Influencer) - talk about versatility! (and yes, the others songs I didn't mention are great and varied too).
When a single instrumental has more to tell than 100 songs in which someone sings, right? 🤭And yes, let's be honest, with her guitar Kanami stands a bit in the focus here, but you're right, and I never get tired of saying it, this band is built on 5 pillars, none of which is weaker than the other. 🤘🏻🔥 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊
I saw them perform "From Now On" at their May 24th Okyu-ji in Detroit: Amazing! Everything about "From Now On" is phenomenal. Starting with the backing track. Those who are unfamiliar with Band-Maid might think that their producer had some studio musicians add in the piano and synths, not realizing that Band-Maid self produces and records their own backing tracks. Most of the Maids are multi-instrumentalists and all of them contribute to their backing tracks. Kanami is a brilliant pianist, and we are guessing that she is playing piano on "From Now On". Kanami, Misa, and Akane often compose by programming and sharing MIDI files. Band-Maid Prime recently released a video of Akane playing the drums in "From Now On" and she makes it look so easy. She's so relaxed and calm throughout the demonstration. The music video purposely makes it look more dramatic! As it should, since the drums are such a huge part of this instrumental.
yeah - felt a bit of an idiot on that one for a bit, but I try to go into every song as blind as I can so that my reaction is as you see it, and sometimes it just backfires......lol😂
Great that you are loving Band Maid ! It is interesting that you said you felt exhausted watching this. Last year Band Maid performed 12 shows in October in the USA. However they did not perform 'From Now On' at the last show in Chicago as it was taking too much toll on Kanami. It would be great if you could react to my favourite Band Maid song, 'Blooming' the official MV. I know you will love it ! Enjoy !!
Hi Reds! Best wishes from rainy Staffordshire. Saiki the lead singer has had throat surgery in the past so the band are very careful with her voice. They play 2+ hour shows so to give Saiki a break around mid-set they do three things. 1. Play an instrumental, 2. Miku (rhythm guitar) takes lead vocals for a song or two (she has a track usually once per album where she is lead vocalist) and 3. Miku will do her legendary and hilarious "Magic Time" MC set. Then Saiki comes back on to finish the set. So yeah, they have a number of really cool instrumental tracks. Check out the live MV of "Onset" for another instrumental banger!
Yes 🙌! So happy for you to get this one into your soul. The more you listen to it, the more it will give. After hearing about three tracks, this was the song that put me over the top. This is more than a song; it’s a statement. This isn’t a jam session. This isn’t a rhythm section vamping along as the lead guitarist sweep picks a thousand soulless notes. This is a beautiful musical composition delivered by a band. When musicians can compose an instrumental that comes across as a song? That’s special. It’s a lot of fun watching you discover all this new stuff. I say that finding Band-Maid is like winning the rock & roll lottery. It’s a never ending supply of unique songs. The Maids have several instrumentals: “Don’t be long,” “Onset,” and “Without Holding Back.” I refrain from nerding out beyond that. (Maidiacs tend to go nuts sometimes) 😉 Now what are you going to do!? “Onset,” official live? Another instrumental with an entirely different feel? In front of a crowd? “Play,” official live video. A song written as an instrumental, but Saiki liked it so much she had Miku write lyrics for it? “About Us,” the love song they wrote specifically to their fans while everyone was missing live concerts during the lockdowns? (Band Maid has written several love songs for their fans, too) Keep going, Red! 🎉
You have no ideal just how intense. This song takes a certain amount of energy to play. On the final leg of last year's tour, Kanami was feeling under the weather, some have suggested it was from too much Red Bull. But at the last show she wasn't able to do this song and it was taken off the set list.If you enjoy their instrumentals check out 'Without Holding Back'. You can't find it on RUclips anymore. It's only on the Chinese site Bilibili. But good luck getting a decent reaction of it. It can be challenging.
Reds! Greetings from blazing hot Shizuoka with Munt Fuji hiding under clouds! Band Maid are simply outstanding when coming to instrumentals, a genre that put them about the other Japanese rock bands (not metal as quite a few, Asterism to name one, metal bands are). Thai when you discover the classical education of Kanami (lead guitar), Misa (bass) and Akane (drum) accompanied by a more than capable Miku (rhythm guitar). Incidentally, all the back tracks are composed and played by Kanami! Try and find the following instrumentals for more fun: -Onset -Don't be Long -Without Holding Back I noticed these have already been requested! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
Doesnt matter if a song has already been requested as I just add the 'votes' to the request. Really enjoying the journey so far with Band Maid - who knows where its going next?
Tell me there's no "YES" running through their veins on this one. MISA channeling Chris Squire........it's deep. Being English you know what I'm talking about.
Hey kid. I hope that you can identify who is who. Fun fact... Kanami's mantra is... "I will do my best". And with what you have seen and heard so far, you have no idea how good her "best" is. Only about 120 songs to go. 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Red. Good wishes for your channel. Nice to see that you are getting into Band Maid. They are great. Here a few more of their tunes, but these are without a MV. I find the tunes with MV's a bit more main-stream. Freezer: ruclips.net/video/x7G0VEpWd_A/видео.html Chemical Reaction: ruclips.net/video/42uOmIhh2Vs/видео.html Great as they are, there is more talent in Japan these days. The following links, if you want something else to react to, are MV's. Good luck if you decide to check them out. I have tried to put them in order, from fairly normal/mainstream to quite weird. Nigami 17th birthday. They say they play rock, i think it is more pop-like, maybe pop-rock. Koitsura aiteru: ruclips.net/video/wgp4pGbl_wU/видео.html Bakeru record: ruclips.net/video/f0vd-ELcz8Q/видео.html Gacharic Spin. All over the place. I don't know what to call it. Replica: ruclips.net/video/4VGF9u7Hw5Y/видео.html Mindset: ruclips.net/video/QmL0V667QzI/видео.html 88Kasyo Junrei (88 places of pilgrimage). Indie. Definitely indie. Translation of titles is up for discussion. Can't go crazy: ruclips.net/video/SVz63DALQYM/видео.html Frozen: ruclips.net/video/AyyV__AecwE/видео.html Melt Banana. Noise/Punk/Grindcore. This is weird, but talented. No MV's. Candy gun: ruclips.net/video/APTUCCUbLEM/видео.html Infection Defective: ruclips.net/video/0OieM2Lv9z0/видео.html
Kanami🥰took the vocals in her own hands on this one.
Out of all the BAND-MAID instrumentals this is by far just as awesome as all the other BAND-MAID songs.
Of the pure instrumentals, I would agree with you. I still have a soft spot for "Giovanni" done instrumentally!
Kanami is so f'n cool.
It’s even better in person.
7:35 if you think they didn't hold back on this one, you should give a look and listen to "Without Holding Back."
I think you said "without holding back"... interesting, that is the name of another instrumental by Band-Maid. ... thanks for the reaction!
Many of us recently saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR continues in the US (and Mexico!):
DATE CITY VENUE
Aug 3 Chicago Lollapalooza After Show @ Park West
Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza
Aug 6 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
Aug 8 Denver, CO Summit
Aug 9 Salt Lake City, UT THE Depot
Aug 11 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
Aug 12 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater
Aug 14 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
Aug 15 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim
Aug 18 Mexico City, MX PABELLÓN OESTE
In addition their recent Japan tour just concluded with 17 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concludes at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE! Thx, Red!
One day I will when they come to the UK, or when Im in a better financial position maybe to travel and see them
@@redsaob Awesome!
Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live three times with this MV quality in Tokyo & Kawasaki and dropped my jaw three times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent two US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄
Just imagine: on the same mini album, there's this prog intrumental masterpiece, a fast punky post-covid hymn (Unleash!!!!!), one of their best hard-rock songs (Hate?) and a modern funky rock-pop tune (Influencer) - talk about versatility! (and yes, the others songs I didn't mention are great and varied too).
Yeah Im discovering just how varied and outstanding their catalogue of music is
When a single instrumental has more to tell than 100 songs in which someone sings, right? 🤭And yes, let's be honest, with her guitar Kanami stands a bit in the focus here, but you're right, and I never get tired of saying it, this band is built on 5 pillars, none of which is weaker than the other. 🤘🏻🔥
_____________________
「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊
My favorite BAND-MAID song for the last few months. And why not. Melodic hard rock at it's finest. Peace. 1.97
Indeed, melodic hard rock. Just like Def Leppard said about their music.
I saw them perform "From Now On" at their May 24th Okyu-ji in Detroit: Amazing!
Everything about "From Now On" is phenomenal. Starting with the backing track. Those who are unfamiliar with Band-Maid might think that their producer had some studio musicians add in the piano and synths, not realizing that Band-Maid self produces and records their own backing tracks. Most of the Maids are multi-instrumentalists and all of them contribute to their backing tracks. Kanami is a brilliant pianist, and we are guessing that she is playing piano on "From Now On". Kanami, Misa, and Akane often compose by programming and sharing MIDI files.
Band-Maid Prime recently released a video of Akane playing the drums in "From Now On" and she makes it look so easy. She's so relaxed and calm throughout the demonstration. The music video purposely makes it look more dramatic! As it should, since the drums are such a huge part of this instrumental.
You won't need closed captions for Kanami's singing guitar...
I have no idea which is my favourite BM instrumental any more, they are all flipping awesome
1:55 - "No closed captions available"
Us - Uh , yeah I think we're good on this one. 😁😁😁
yeah - felt a bit of an idiot on that one for a bit, but I try to go into every song as blind as I can so that my reaction is as you see it, and sometimes it just backfires......lol😂
Great that you are loving Band Maid ! It is interesting that you said you felt exhausted watching this. Last year Band Maid performed 12 shows in October in the USA. However they did not perform 'From Now On' at the last show in Chicago as it was taking too much toll on Kanami. It would be great if you could react to my favourite Band Maid song, 'Blooming' the official MV. I know you will love it ! Enjoy !!
Loving watching your journey through Band-Maid, Reds. Your joy is contagious, mate.
Hi Reds! Best wishes from rainy Staffordshire. Saiki the lead singer has had throat surgery in the past so the band are very careful with her voice. They play 2+ hour shows so to give Saiki a break around mid-set they do three things. 1. Play an instrumental, 2. Miku (rhythm guitar) takes lead vocals for a song or two (she has a track usually once per album where she is lead vocalist) and 3. Miku will do her legendary and hilarious "Magic Time" MC set. Then Saiki comes back on to finish the set. So yeah, they have a number of really cool instrumental tracks. Check out the live MV of "Onset" for another instrumental banger!
Thanks for that info - makes a lot of sense
Saiki doesn't have an "intensity" knob. She either gives it everything or goes off-stage for a spot of tea.
Saiki and Miku both had throat surgery.
When I saw them live they played Onset and From Now On back to back.
@@powbobs yep, they both did. I can't wait to see them live, I have tickets for four servings in October!
@@Davey-Boyd
You’re gonna love it.
Yes 🙌! So happy for you to get this one into your soul. The more you listen to it, the more it will give.
After hearing about three tracks, this was the song that put me over the top. This is more than a song; it’s a statement.
This isn’t a jam session. This isn’t a rhythm section vamping along as the lead guitarist sweep picks a thousand soulless notes. This is a beautiful musical composition delivered by a band.
When musicians can compose an instrumental that comes across as a song? That’s special.
It’s a lot of fun watching you discover all this new stuff. I say that finding Band-Maid is like winning the rock & roll lottery. It’s a never ending supply of unique songs.
The Maids have several instrumentals:
“Don’t be long,” “Onset,” and “Without Holding Back.”
I refrain from nerding out beyond that. (Maidiacs tend to go nuts sometimes) 😉
Now what are you going to do!?
“Onset,” official live?
Another instrumental with an entirely different feel? In front of a crowd?
“Play,” official live video. A song written as an instrumental, but Saiki liked it so much she had Miku write lyrics for it?
“About Us,” the love song they wrote specifically to their fans while everyone was missing live concerts during the lockdowns? (Band Maid has written several love songs for their fans, too)
Keep going, Red! 🎉
Who knows where we are going next - this journey has been amazing so far - long may it continue
For me this is up with Santana's "Samba pa ti" and Mick Fleetwood's "Albatross" as a guitar based pure instrumental.
You have no ideal just how intense. This song takes a certain amount of energy to play. On the final leg of last year's tour, Kanami was feeling under the weather, some have suggested it was from too much Red Bull. But at the last show she wasn't able to do this song and it was taken off the set list.If you enjoy their instrumentals check out 'Without Holding Back'. You can't find it on RUclips anymore. It's only on the Chinese site Bilibili. But good luck getting a decent reaction of it. It can be challenging.
Mind blowing and brilliant. Can’t wait for more! ♥️
Reds!
Greetings from blazing hot Shizuoka with Munt Fuji hiding under clouds!
Band Maid are simply outstanding when coming to instrumentals, a genre that put them about the other Japanese rock bands (not metal as quite a few, Asterism to name one, metal bands are). Thai when you discover the classical education of Kanami (lead guitar), Misa (bass) and Akane (drum) accompanied by a more than capable Miku (rhythm guitar). Incidentally, all the back tracks are composed and played by Kanami!
Try and find the following instrumentals for more fun:
-Onset
-Don't be Long
-Without Holding Back
I noticed these have already been requested!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
Doesnt matter if a song has already been requested as I just add the 'votes' to the request.
Really enjoying the journey so far with Band Maid - who knows where its going next?
@@redsaob Very far and deep! LOL
Tell me there's no "YES" running through their veins on this one. MISA channeling Chris Squire........it's deep. Being English you know what I'm talking about.
Band Maid can take you on an interstellar journey to a Black Hole.😉 Thanks
素晴らしい！！ 大切な日本の バンドですよ～と！！。
It's not an instrumental, Kanami's guitar is clearly singing the entire song, with backing vocals by MISAs, Miku's guitar and Akane's drums.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Hey kid. I hope that you can identify who is who.
Fun fact...
Kanami's mantra is...
"I will do my best".
And with what you have seen and heard so far, you have no idea how good her "best" is.
Only about 120 songs to go. 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Red.
Good wishes for your channel.
Nice to see that you are getting into Band Maid. They are great.
Here a few more of their tunes, but these are without a MV.
I find the tunes with MV's a bit more main-stream.
Freezer: ruclips.net/video/x7G0VEpWd_A/видео.html
Chemical Reaction: ruclips.net/video/42uOmIhh2Vs/видео.html
Great as they are, there is more talent in Japan these days.
The following links, if you want something else to react to, are MV's.
Good luck if you decide to check them out.
I have tried to put them in order, from fairly normal/mainstream to quite weird.
Nigami 17th birthday.
They say they play rock, i think it is more pop-like, maybe pop-rock.
Koitsura aiteru: ruclips.net/video/wgp4pGbl_wU/видео.html
Bakeru record: ruclips.net/video/f0vd-ELcz8Q/видео.html
Gacharic Spin.
All over the place. I don't know what to call it.
Replica: ruclips.net/video/4VGF9u7Hw5Y/видео.html
Mindset: ruclips.net/video/QmL0V667QzI/видео.html
88Kasyo Junrei (88 places of pilgrimage).
Indie. Definitely indie. Translation of titles is up for discussion.
Can't go crazy: ruclips.net/video/SVz63DALQYM/видео.html
Frozen: ruclips.net/video/AyyV__AecwE/видео.html
Melt Banana.
Noise/Punk/Grindcore. This is weird, but talented. No MV's.
Candy gun: ruclips.net/video/APTUCCUbLEM/видео.html
Infection Defective: ruclips.net/video/0OieM2Lv9z0/видео.html
Thanks for all these recommendations - have added the ones not already recorded to the list😀