Definitely earned a sub from me. Not because you gave my current favorite band a good score, but because you clearly know your craft. I often feel like Band-Maid's music is squarely aimed at musicians. They aren't the flashiest band in the world by any means, or the most mainstream, but their musicality is off the charts and they always include those little details that make a musician's ears perk up. Love these girls.
Great reaction! Glad that you notice MISA. She is something special. Both Saiki and Miku do their vocals in the recording. The guitar parts are all done by Kanami alone. This has been officially clarified by the band members. Miku has a distinctive voice, which are at times very noticable. Especially when it comes to high pitch yeahs and other vocal gymnastics.
I believe that Saiki (the lead singer) is doing her parts and Miku (the backing vocalist and sometimes second vocalist) is doing the backup parts and they harmonize together. However, the guitar parts (lead and rhythm) are done by Kanami (the lead guitarist) because she writes the music so she already knows how to play them and it's a time saving for recording the tracks. Miku learn her parts later and play live without any issue
What you hear is because of Kanami and her music writing and how she is able to give each member something to work with. Then they all add their own interpretation to the overall composition. Because they are all so good they come up with a new "twist" on tried and true rock formulas.
The thing I like about these ladies is that they are not stuck in one groove. Every song is different with something new in it with that patent Band Maid energy, some nuance that will stand out. I'm not a base player but Misa's inventive bass runs are a treat, never over whelming but so innovative and always impressive. This is not taking away from what the other 4 are doing in the least. I gotta say, Akane has got to be the happiest drummer in the world! I love her smile as much as what se does. Great review Dave, looking to the next one!
I suppose if you listen to band maid as much as the majority of us it'd be easier to recognise the difference between Saikis' and miku's vocals, you then realise how much Miku is in the recording. and how much her vocals add to their songs.
I have been in the music business a while myself and can honestly say that somewhere between ninety to ninety five percent of what you hear are from Saiki doing leads and Miku doing backup and harmonies with very little if any layering. They do on occasion use backing tracks but I believe they are mostly instrumental. Synths and keyboards and such. If you listen to original recorded non processed tracks by them it is amazingly similar. The reason they stand apart is that each member is crazy talented.
Imho, the best hard rock band around and probably for the last 30-40 years or so. Fantastic musicians, fantastic vocalist, fantastic song writers...they've got it all.
I found this song pretty much my top favorites. Lots things going on, great little and bigger details, not overmuch anything, skill shots from each, absolutely fancy voc & bg voc, cool surprises such as ending. For me this hits to the bulls eye!
You should give a listen to their newest RUclips video, “No God”. It’s a live online video from a concert earlier this year. I think you will enjoy the bassist in this one.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
Thanks for the shout-out. The ladies have said they like to watch reactions and covers of their songs. For blocks, they don't have a perfect record, but for the most part, they don't give reactors a hard time explicitly if you stick with their songs on their youtube channel. You should also add No God to your Band-Maid list.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
I like every member of Band Maid, my main focus is on Misa (bass), she has exactly this ability that you described to play the right thing at the right time, she can support every instrument in a targeted manner, she always finds her spot, she can also do a song absolutely dominate and lead. In a band you want a bass player like that. Misa has also created a mysterious alter ego. and this endless coolness 😎😏. Each band member is truly unique. I'm guaranteed not to miss a live performance again. it was actually only 50 km away from me, a shame 😤😭 Great Reaction, great score, deserved score
Love the BAND-MAID reviews! This is one of my favorite songs from the new album, its just got that groovy 70s rock feel to me. I really feel like they captured the guitar tones of that classic groove rock perfectly.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
Such a good song!!! MISA the bass player tends to be a highlight for a lot of people, she is fantastic! The more you listen to them the more you appreciate how truly fantastic this band is. Kanami with a very good solo, nothing flashy but it fits so well into the song! 8.8 is a great score! 😀 Thanks David!
MISA MISA MISA! personally I am glad you upped the score as it is one of my faves off the Album so groovy and different from the rest of the album again it is Just my personal thought.
You're perfectly right about Misa - even if she ventures a lot into the embellishment/ornementation zone, she never forget her role as backbone of the song. How she manage it remains a bit of a mystery to me though.
Not just Misa - the whole friggin' band is good at that. Take Akane. Her style is very "busy" which is usually a bad thing but her choices just make it work so well for the music. Overplaying without overplaying is a big part of their unique musical chemistry.
David.....vocally both Saiki AND Miku (rhyme guitar, red flower, twin tails) are very talented singers....in the beginning of the band, they shared singing duties. However, Saiki has the more powerful voice, Miku has the more versatile voice hitting both low and high notes....when they both harmonize it's hard to tell the voices apart they sound that close......thanks for the review...love and peace from 🇨🇦
Enjoyed the reaction as usual with some good info, thanks man. It is also great to see someone appreciate MISA's Skill. I would suggest that you give "NO GOD" a listen, a new live that dropped less then a week ago from their one online concert. (It is considered MISA's, the bassist, showcase song on the new album) Have a great one!
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
Great react :-) It's Miku doing the vocals - her voice is different enough to pick it clearly if you know the band well. They have played it live and it sounds unchanged live.
Hate to be that guy who says 'actually', but actually Miku (background singer) war the original lead singer of the band, so while Siaki is a real power house, Miku is more than capable of doing the background parts, and her vocals are a lot like Siaki's but less powerful so it does sound a lot like it's just one singer, but it's not :-)
You can actually tell who is singing what as each has a different timbre to their voices. Saiki's is lower pitched, darker and fuller. Miku's is a little higher pitched, brighter and not quite as full. They blend very well though.
The bassist comes up with her parts very quickly apparently. She and the drummer went to the same music college. Great reaction as always. I think Wonderland by Bandmaid is on your list. That’s an interesting one, wonder if you’ll like it!
Another great review. Love your reactions, and don't worry we all love Misa too. Discovered a lot of new music this year cause of the pandemic and musicians like you help me understand what I'm listening too much more. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks, the whole album is a little experimental; they don't sit still & apparently Kanami writes a demo a week or some other insane output. They did almost the entire new album live online paid stream on May 10 and did great(a guitar glitch at one point but fought through it) I know Wonderland is on your list and it is a "busy" song at a slower "jazzier" pace. IMHO they excel at ballads like "Daydreaming" I like everything they have done so far to differing degree's. For some the new album is the best, others don't like the seeming chaos of tracks like Giovanni or the oddness of this track. It took me 3-4 listens to wrap my brain around this one and now I like it.
as many have already said ..Miku and Saiki record the vocals together(i dont think youve reacted to any but there are a few songs with just Miku singing)...that said Kanami goes off with Misa and Akane and she records both guitar parts while Miku and Saiki are recording Vocals so you re kind of correct
IDK why you don't have more subs! Let's get you to 10K! Best breakdowns and honest reactions! You, Chase Carneson, and Key of Geebs are my go-to reactors!
FEELIN' YOU Bloody!!! I know why I'm not that high up on the clicks. It's because I don't make them the priority. I don't spend the first 2 minutes of each video asking/begging people to "subscribe", smash that like button (even though they haven't even watched the video yet....I'll NEVER understand the logic there), click the bell, buy their merch, and join their Patreon. I'm very much the opposite. I want people to join The Fanbase not because I asked/begged them to....I want them to join because they enjoyed what they watched, they found value in it, and they genuinely want to be a part of the channel. If I did what all those other reactors are doing, I'd probably be above 10k....but then I'd have no soul.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
From this video I like especially the part, when they do not look at you and after moving only a liitle ( nearly to nothing, only Saiki is moving her head a lot ), but at the end they all stare at you. It gives me shivers. My favourite track on the album.
MISA (bass player) was a guitar player before switching to bass. I have stated this before - she is able to switch from pick to slap and back to pick quickly.
Great reaction. Yeah, I haven't perused through the comments yet, but I'm sure you're going to have guys white knighting for Miku (rhythm guitar). You're not wrong. In most cases, the lead vocalist will handle all vocal lines in the studio. But Miku is primarily a singer. She founded the band with the intention of singing lead. But after a few rehearsals, she decided her voice wasn't powerful and gritty enough for hard rock. So she made the decision to bring Saiki (lead vocal) on board. It proved to be the right decision because the blend of the two girls' voices has become a part of their signature sound (remember Miku taking the vocal line in "Freedom"....she also does this on "Thrill" among others). Now, here's my own white knighting as a guitarist who's played in bands for almost 40 years and makes a living in the production industry: I think this speaks a lot about Miku's character. Think about it. She's taking a "back seat" in the band SHE founded; backing up Saiki on vocal and Kanami on guitar. She cares more about what's best for the band than her own personal ego! How often do you see THAT in the industry? LOL. Looking forward to the next one. Afterthought: I know you've got an astronomical list. But I'd recommend checking out the live version of "Thrill" (shot sans audience in the shadow of Covid), but also Miku's solo endeavor, "Cluppo....Peace and Love". It's VERY '80s pop....ala Cindi Lauper. But it's cute and fun. She actually did it as an April Fool's joke.
Your right! These girls, or maybe a lot of Japanese people in general, almost have no ego and are all business. I guess that’s why they’re so good as opposed to so many stuck up egotistical in the music industry these days
All you have to do is take a little time to hash it out to get your true score. BAND MAID reaction videos is a good way to challenge your mind . I will give this reaction a 9 .
I'm not sure if you've already done it yet but try react to Giovanni if you haven't yet. Unfortunately there's no video for it, but there's audio only version available. H-G-K, No God and Why Why Why also worth checking but I'll leave it up to you. Manners is more of a classic blues rock. So they stripped back most of the technical shit. Very tastefully done. This is my 2nd favorite from the new album next to Giovanni. 3rd is No God.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
The main vocalist, Saiki, and the backup vocalist, Miku on rhythm guitar, have voices so timbrally similar they might be twin sisters! Kinda like harmonies from the Veronicas, ya know...Speaking of The Veronicas, could you react to...HAHAHA! I wouldn't do that to ya...Though, truth be told, they're a favorite of mine, too. There's just something spooky in the way their voices intermingle (I can't explain)--their band is damn good, too. If anyone is unfamiliar and cares for a quick trip to "Forever": ruclips.net/video/rUR6tEsBO2o/видео.html
I've been watching your Band-Maid reviews in chronological order and discovering them in the same order as you, since I've never actually heard them before. I've only seen the hype and how lots of reaction channels that watch rock/metal discover them. Like you said on Falling Inside the Black - Skillet (if I recall correctly), I'm trying to like them, but I just can't feel it. There's nothing "wrong" per se, but for me, it's a lot of technical proficiency, but no hook. I'm probably not going to remember any of the songs tomorrow, unlike Pa Pa Ya - BabyMetal. Even though I'm not super in love with that song, it was stuck in my head at work for the next couple days after I first heard it. I dig the drums and bass, and the lead singer has a suitable voice, but I find the guitars distracting at times and it's difficult to find the intended melody at times. You touched on it at the end of this one, but that freeform feel is something I despise with a passion when it comes to music. For me, music needs to have a mission and a purpose, not just be meandering through random notes and trying to "feel your way through," so to speak. Now that I think about it, the Opening song for the Anime, Log Horizon Season 3, was done by Band-Maid, and while I don't love it, I like it better than these first three other songs I've heard. Here's to hoping it gets better from here, and I'm able to find a song that brings me in.
Bro, dont worry of the blocking if the videos is offically posted by them, fyi Japanese BANDMAID, LOVEBITES NEMOPHILA, ASTERISM so far they do not block their videos, only BABYMETAL official/live videos get block from them... :)
They do take down unauthorized posts every once in a while. "Scream for me" by Lovebites got taken down after being up seven months. Doing the whole thing all the way through without breaks might eventually get swept up.
@@zabriabubakar5982 The version they took down was unauthorized from the 2019 Daughters of Dawn tour. Last December they put up a new version from their in live in studio "From the Abyss" internet concert. That may be the post are referring to. Someone has also reposted the 2019 live version.
The clever chromatic run down ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah, sure sounds like Miku. Also sounds like Dragon Cries producer, Tony Visconti (Bowie) n NY . Sounds like its from the same session , hints of the same riffs and bass tones.
I love this band! But, their latest turn seems to be taking them away from the classic hard rock roots that made them a favorite of mine originally. I'll always go with them, wherever they take it, 'cause they're artists, pursuing a collaborative work of art, called, "Band-Maid". They can't help it! That's how it is with artists...poor things...The only thing that can kill art is politics, where art becomes propaganda, necessarily.
Here it is: no, you really don't know what you're talking about this time. The backing vocalist, Miku, is the real deal, and especially in this album she has a very extensive bag of vocal tricks. She has less power than Saiki (which is what you want from a backup vocalist) but a broader range on both top and bottom and an uncanny ability to seamlessly blend her harmonies with the lead lines.
Hmm, I think Saiki's range lately is significantly wider. And Saiki steps back when Miku steps up and sings her line and let her shine. They really complement each other. It's not about which one is the real deal.
i know this video was posted a while ago but they released a live video of this. You have a drum and bass intro that is not part of the original audio (which i know is something you like), and you can see more or less which parts each member is doing. Plus it is a 2 for one since it has another song after Manners in the same video (Black Hole) which would be cool to see what you think. If you want to give it a watch there it is ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
Nice video, I gave it a like :D If you want to hear more bass "action" (as I would call it) I suggest watch Band-Maid - No God Official Live Video. but if you want to hear vocals first, check out Band-Maid - Wonderland Official Live Video as both singers did a fantastic job on that. Amazing!
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
11:00 You should try this one: ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html BAND MAID / Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video) for J-LOD LIVE2 Especially for Misa and her bass :)
Glad you picked up on the 'fan boys'. What is even more cringe worthy is when you watch 'Musician reacts' to whatever band and they utterly fail to realise that backing is used and even worse, when studio audio is used to dub over a live performance to make a music video. Knowing how you love band interaction and crowd interaction, have a look at this live song from Band Maid, Freedom: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html The lighting does obscure some parts but it is great to watch the Band Maid lady's having a blast. This track also includes a rare event for a Band Maid live performance.
@@THEDavidHeretic Well, do I feel dumb! Not only have I seen it, i commented on it. DOH! Somehow, when I searched through your earlier Band Maid reactions before suggesting Freedom, I missed it on the list of Band Maid songs that you have reacted to.
Definitely earned a sub from me. Not because you gave my current favorite band a good score, but because you clearly know your craft. I often feel like Band-Maid's music is squarely aimed at musicians. They aren't the flashiest band in the world by any means, or the most mainstream, but their musicality is off the charts and they always include those little details that make a musician's ears perk up. Love these girls.
Great reaction! Glad that you notice MISA. She is something special. Both Saiki and Miku do their vocals in the recording. The guitar parts are all done by Kanami alone. This has been officially clarified by the band members. Miku has a distinctive voice, which are at times very noticable. Especially when it comes to high pitch yeahs and other vocal gymnastics.
I believe that Saiki (the lead singer) is doing her parts and Miku (the backing vocalist and sometimes second vocalist) is doing the backup parts and they harmonize together. However, the guitar parts (lead and rhythm) are done by Kanami (the lead guitarist) because she writes the music so she already knows how to play them and it's a time saving for recording the tracks. Miku learn her parts later and play live without any issue
What you hear is because of Kanami and her music writing and how she is able to give each member something to work with. Then they all add their own interpretation to the overall composition. Because they are all so good they come up with a new "twist" on tried and true rock formulas.
Our rock never dies, ever! Forever!
The thing I like about these ladies is that they are not stuck in one groove. Every song is different with something new in it with that patent Band Maid energy, some nuance that will stand out. I'm not a base player but Misa's inventive bass runs are a treat, never over whelming but so innovative and always impressive. This is not taking away from what the other 4 are doing in the least. I gotta say, Akane has got to be the happiest drummer in the world! I love her smile as much as what se does. Great review Dave, looking to the next one!
I suppose if you listen to band maid as much as the majority of us it'd be easier to recognise the difference between Saikis' and miku's vocals, you then realise how much Miku is in the recording. and how much her vocals add to their songs.
I have been in the music business a while myself and can honestly say that somewhere between ninety to ninety five percent of what you hear are from Saiki doing leads and Miku doing backup and harmonies with very little if any layering. They do on occasion use backing tracks but I believe they are mostly instrumental. Synths and keyboards and such. If you listen to original recorded non processed tracks by them it is amazingly similar. The reason they stand apart is that each member is crazy talented.
Imho, the best hard rock band around and probably for the last 30-40 years or so. Fantastic musicians, fantastic vocalist, fantastic song writers...they've got it all.
I found this song pretty much my top favorites. Lots things going on, great little and bigger details, not overmuch anything, skill shots from each, absolutely fancy voc & bg voc, cool surprises such as ending. For me this hits to the bulls eye!
You should give a listen to their newest RUclips video, “No God”. It’s a live online video from a concert earlier this year. I think you will enjoy the bassist in this one.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
Count me in, too!
@@THEDavidHeretic You will enjoy Misa and Saiki. The darkness sisters 😀
Thanks for the shout-out. The ladies have said they like to watch reactions and covers of their songs. For blocks, they don't have a perfect record, but for the most part, they don't give reactors a hard time explicitly if you stick with their songs on their youtube channel. You should also add No God to your Band-Maid list.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
I haven't seen so much shredding since Jason Vorhees bought a machete from a hardware store on Friday 13th then discovered his car had been stolen :)
@CHARLES VELTEN Lol.😆
Nice reaction David. Keep up the good work. I LOVE the Band-Maid rhythm section. Peace.
I like every member of Band Maid, my main focus is on Misa (bass), she has exactly this ability that you described to play the right thing at the right time, she can support every instrument in a targeted manner, she always finds her spot, she can also do a song absolutely dominate and lead. In a band you want a bass player like that. Misa has also created a mysterious alter ego. and this endless coolness 😎😏. Each band member is truly unique. I'm guaranteed not to miss a live performance again. it was actually only 50 km away from me, a shame 😤😭 Great Reaction, great score, deserved score
Love the BAND-MAID reviews! This is one of my favorite songs from the new album, its just got that groovy 70s rock feel to me. I really feel like they captured the guitar tones of that classic groove rock perfectly.
They write great original songs with different music in it. Great musicians and singer.
You don’t know what you’re talking about, I been in the music industry for 30.14159265359 years 😁 Great reaction! *BAND-MAID Rocks*
My pi is bigger than your pi
MISA....the Slide Queen..... gotta watch "No God"
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
Such a good song!!! MISA the bass player tends to be a highlight for a lot of people, she is fantastic!
The more you listen to them the more you appreciate how truly fantastic this band is.
Kanami with a very good solo, nothing flashy but it fits so well into the song! 8.8 is a great score! 😀
Thanks David!
MISA MISA MISA! personally I am glad you upped the score as it is one of my faves off the Album so groovy and different from the rest of the album again it is Just my personal thought.
You're perfectly right about Misa - even if she ventures a lot into the embellishment/ornementation zone, she never forget her role as backbone of the song. How she manage it remains a bit of a mystery to me though.
Not just Misa - the whole friggin' band is good at that. Take Akane. Her style is very "busy" which is usually a bad thing but her choices just make it work so well for the music. Overplaying without overplaying is a big part of their unique musical chemistry.
This sounded excellent
David.....vocally both Saiki AND Miku (rhyme guitar, red flower, twin tails) are very talented singers....in the beginning of the band, they shared singing duties. However, Saiki has the more powerful voice, Miku has the more versatile voice hitting both low and high notes....when they both harmonize it's hard to tell the voices apart they sound that close......thanks for the review...love and peace from 🇨🇦
Enjoyed the reaction as usual with some good info, thanks man. It is also great to see someone appreciate MISA's Skill. I would suggest that you give "NO GOD" a listen, a new live that dropped less then a week ago from their one online concert. (It is considered MISA's, the bassist, showcase song on the new album) Have a great one!
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
Great react :-) It's Miku doing the vocals - her voice is different enough to pick it clearly if you know the band well. They have played it live and it sounds unchanged live.
She's the one wearing the red flower.
It's actually better, imho.
Hate to be that guy who says 'actually', but actually Miku (background singer) war the original lead singer of the band, so while Siaki is a real power house, Miku is more than capable of doing the background parts, and her vocals are a lot like Siaki's but less powerful so it does sound a lot like it's just one singer, but it's not :-)
No doubt Miku realized the two voices harmonized well when she hired Siaki.
You're actually right 😁
You can actually tell who is singing what as each has a different timbre to their voices. Saiki's is lower pitched, darker and fuller. Miku's is a little higher pitched, brighter and not quite as full. They blend very well though.
@@armynurseboy Yes, It's pretty easy to tell them apart, but I don't think he has listened to them quite as much as the Maidiacs around here.
@@armynurseboy Yeah, it's... it's really not that hard to tell who's singing. What he said about the vocals actually applies to the guitars, though.
You should watch the live version of this. It's even better. Even if it's not for a review, just so that you can hear it.
This one is live. Misa starts it off!
BAND MAID / Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video) for J-LOD LIVE2
ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
The bassist comes up with her parts very quickly apparently. She and the drummer went to the same music college. Great reaction as always. I think Wonderland by Bandmaid is on your list. That’s an interesting one, wonder if you’ll like it!
Misa! Misa! Misa!
*"Our Rock Never Dies Ever! Forever!"* - BAND MAID
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
Don't worry about it. *Everybody* loves MISA.
Another great review. Love your reactions, and don't worry we all love Misa too. Discovered a lot of new music this year cause of the pandemic and musicians like you help me understand what I'm listening too much more. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks, the whole album is a little experimental; they don't sit still & apparently Kanami writes a demo a week or some other insane output. They did almost the entire new album live online paid stream on May 10 and did great(a guitar glitch at one point but fought through it) I know Wonderland is on your list and it is a "busy" song at a slower "jazzier" pace. IMHO they excel at ballads like "Daydreaming" I like everything they have done so far to differing degree's. For some the new album is the best, others don't like the seeming chaos of tracks like Giovanni or the oddness of this track. It took me 3-4 listens to wrap my brain around this one and now I like it.
Always enjoy ypur analysis. Just a really enjoyable song to groove to
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!" - Miku Kobato
as many have already said ..Miku and Saiki record the vocals together(i dont think youve reacted to any but there are a few songs with just Miku singing)...that said Kanami goes off with Misa and Akane and she records both guitar parts while Miku and Saiki are recording Vocals so you re kind of correct
IDK why you don't have more subs! Let's get you to 10K! Best breakdowns and honest reactions! You, Chase Carneson, and Key of Geebs are my go-to reactors!
FEELIN' YOU Bloody!!! I know why I'm not that high up on the clicks. It's because I don't make them the priority. I don't spend the first 2 minutes of each video asking/begging people to "subscribe", smash that like button (even though they haven't even watched the video yet....I'll NEVER understand the logic there), click the bell, buy their merch, and join their Patreon. I'm very much the opposite. I want people to join The Fanbase not because I asked/begged them to....I want them to join because they enjoyed what they watched, they found value in it, and they genuinely want to be a part of the channel. If I did what all those other reactors are doing, I'd probably be above 10k....but then I'd have no soul.
"No God" - their new MV live.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
From this video I like especially the part, when they do not look at you and after moving only a liitle ( nearly to nothing, only Saiki is moving her head a lot ), but at the end they all stare at you.
It gives me shivers. My favourite track on the album.
BAND-MAID won't block you. This is a great song. Listen to the just released a couple of days ago YOUTH, it's also a good song.
Thanks David!
MISA (bass player) was a guitar player before switching to bass. I have stated this before - she is able to switch from pick to slap and back to pick quickly.
MISA!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃
Great reaction. Yeah, I haven't perused through the comments yet, but I'm sure you're going to have guys white knighting for Miku (rhythm guitar). You're not wrong. In most cases, the lead vocalist will handle all vocal lines in the studio. But Miku is primarily a singer. She founded the band with the intention of singing lead. But after a few rehearsals, she decided her voice wasn't powerful and gritty enough for hard rock. So she made the decision to bring Saiki (lead vocal) on board. It proved to be the right decision because the blend of the two girls' voices has become a part of their signature sound (remember Miku taking the vocal line in "Freedom"....she also does this on "Thrill" among others). Now, here's my own white knighting as a guitarist who's played in bands for almost 40 years and makes a living in the production industry: I think this speaks a lot about Miku's character. Think about it. She's taking a "back seat" in the band SHE founded; backing up Saiki on vocal and Kanami on guitar. She cares more about what's best for the band than her own personal ego! How often do you see THAT in the industry? LOL. Looking forward to the next one.
Afterthought: I know you've got an astronomical list. But I'd recommend checking out the live version of "Thrill" (shot sans audience in the shadow of Covid), but also Miku's solo endeavor, "Cluppo....Peace and Love". It's VERY '80s pop....ala Cindi Lauper. But it's cute and fun. She actually did it as an April Fool's joke.
Your right! These girls, or maybe a lot of Japanese people in general, almost have no ego and are all business. I guess that’s why they’re so good as opposed to so many stuck up egotistical in the music industry these days
thats why. misa call her as a assassin in the bass coz her bassline sneaks on the song its funky groove sound....
This one has VERY heavy classic rock vibes.
Band-Maid wont block you as long as you use their official videos from their official channel... fyi
All you have to do is take a little time to hash it out to get your true score. BAND MAID reaction videos is a good way to challenge your mind . I will give this reaction a 9 .
Misa! Misa! Misa! fan club.
This is the only song I love off their new album. Thank you for reacting to this video!
I'm not sure if you've already done it yet but try react to Giovanni if you haven't yet.
Unfortunately there's no video for it, but there's audio only version available.
H-G-K, No God and Why Why Why also worth checking but I'll leave it up to you.
Manners is more of a classic blues rock. So they stripped back most of the technical shit. Very tastefully done.
This is my 2nd favorite from the new album next to Giovanni. 3rd is No God.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
You can watch Manners live on YT now, though. And you'll be blown away.
Wow, many comments from maidiac here!😆 Please next band-maid's song : no god! Misa, Misa, Misa !!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
The main vocalist, Saiki, and the backup vocalist, Miku on rhythm guitar, have voices so timbrally similar they might be twin sisters! Kinda like harmonies from the Veronicas, ya know...Speaking of The Veronicas, could you react to...HAHAHA! I wouldn't do that to ya...Though, truth be told, they're a favorite of mine, too. There's just something spooky in the way their voices intermingle (I can't explain)--their band is damn good, too. If anyone is unfamiliar and cares for a quick trip to "Forever":
ruclips.net/video/rUR6tEsBO2o/видео.html
I've been watching your Band-Maid reviews in chronological order and discovering them in the same order as you, since I've never actually heard them before. I've only seen the hype and how lots of reaction channels that watch rock/metal discover them. Like you said on Falling Inside the Black - Skillet (if I recall correctly), I'm trying to like them, but I just can't feel it. There's nothing "wrong" per se, but for me, it's a lot of technical proficiency, but no hook. I'm probably not going to remember any of the songs tomorrow, unlike Pa Pa Ya - BabyMetal. Even though I'm not super in love with that song, it was stuck in my head at work for the next couple days after I first heard it.
I dig the drums and bass, and the lead singer has a suitable voice, but I find the guitars distracting at times and it's difficult to find the intended melody at times. You touched on it at the end of this one, but that freeform feel is something I despise with a passion when it comes to music. For me, music needs to have a mission and a purpose, not just be meandering through random notes and trying to "feel your way through," so to speak.
Now that I think about it, the Opening song for the Anime, Log Horizon Season 3, was done by Band-Maid, and while I don't love it, I like it better than these first three other songs I've heard. Here's to hoping it gets better from here, and I'm able to find a song that brings me in.
Go for live versions a 1000 times better than mv if that's possible.
Gotta stop everything else and watch this one. Am I ready?
Next time you listen to Manners, you'll give it a 9.1 😁🤘🔥
Great reaction! I'm curious what songs you gave them 10 out of 10. I want to expand my playlist.
Bro, dont worry of the blocking if the videos is offically posted by them, fyi Japanese BANDMAID, LOVEBITES NEMOPHILA, ASTERISM so far they do not block their videos, only BABYMETAL official/live videos get block from them... :)
They do take down unauthorized posts every once in a while. "Scream for me" by Lovebites got taken down after being up seven months. Doing the whole thing all the way through without breaks might eventually get swept up.
@@cyberpotato63 LOVEBITES did took down their videos but then they posted it back after they added the sub/trans lyric in English.... :)
@@zabriabubakar5982 The version they took down was unauthorized from the 2019 Daughters of Dawn tour. Last December they put up a new version from their in live in studio "From the Abyss" internet concert. That may be the post are referring to. Someone has also reposted the 2019 live version.
@@cyberpotato63 ok John...
I apologize for reaction to a troll here. Won't happen again. The music is what is important.
The clever chromatic run down ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah, sure sounds like Miku. Also sounds like Dragon Cries producer, Tony Visconti (Bowie) n NY . Sounds like its from the same session , hints of the same riffs and bass tones.
I love this band! But, their latest turn seems to be taking them away from the classic hard rock roots that made them a favorite of mine originally. I'll always go with them, wherever they take it, 'cause they're artists, pursuing a collaborative work of art, called, "Band-Maid". They can't help it! That's how it is with artists...poor things...The only thing that can kill art is politics, where art becomes propaganda, necessarily.
Here it is: no, you really don't know what you're talking about this time. The backing vocalist, Miku, is the real deal, and especially in this album she has a very extensive bag of vocal tricks. She has less power than Saiki (which is what you want from a backup vocalist) but a broader range on both top and bottom and an uncanny ability to seamlessly blend her harmonies with the lead lines.
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Hmm, I think Saiki's range lately is significantly wider. And Saiki steps back when Miku steps up and sings her line and let her shine. They really complement each other. It's not about which one is the real deal.
@@lurkmerchant Saying Miku is the real deal when responding to 'she's not singing' doesn't take anything away from Saiki.
i know this video was posted a while ago but they released a live video of this.
You have a drum and bass intro that is not part of the original audio (which i know is something you like), and you can see more or less which parts each member is doing.
Plus it is a 2 for one since it has another song after Manners in the same video (Black Hole) which would be cool to see what you think.
If you want to give it a watch there it is ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
Nice video, I gave it a like :D
If you want to hear more bass "action" (as I would call it) I suggest watch Band-Maid - No God Official Live Video.
but if you want to hear vocals first, check out Band-Maid - Wonderland Official Live Video as both singers did a fantastic job on that. Amazing!
"No God live" Rare that you find a song bass solo is longer than guitar solo lol.
I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that RUclips blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.
11:00 You should try this one: ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
BAND MAID / Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video) for J-LOD LIVE2
Especially for Misa and her bass :)
Glad you picked up on the 'fan boys'. What is even more cringe worthy is when you watch 'Musician reacts' to whatever band and they utterly fail to realise that backing is used and even worse, when studio audio is used to dub over a live performance to make a music video. Knowing how you love band interaction and crowd interaction, have a look at this live song from Band Maid, Freedom: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html The lighting does obscure some parts but it is great to watch the Band Maid lady's having a blast. This track also includes a rare event for a Band Maid live performance.
I've actually already done a reaction video to that song, here's a link to the reaction video: ruclips.net/video/zmXA28YTDEA/видео.html
@@THEDavidHeretic Well, do I feel dumb! Not only have I seen it, i commented on it. DOH! Somehow, when I searched through your earlier Band Maid reactions before suggesting Freedom, I missed it on the list of Band Maid songs that you have reacted to.
@@Glynthepin It's all good no worries
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Already in the que, added your name to the requesters.
You HAVE to do RHCP's Turn it again, from Stadium arcadium