72-year-old Led Zep fan here and until a year ago LZ was my favorite band and has been all these years. Haven't liked much new stuff in decades but discovered BM a year ago and am totally hooked! The quality of their material and their skill on their instruments is what grabs you first but then when you start to learn about the members and all the stories you absolutely get sucked down the pigeon hole. Their entire world is about the music and their love and affection for their audience and each other. It is incredible, serendipitous that these five young women all fell into place and fit together so well, and continue to push each other to greater heights. And we are all reaping the rewards of their work, some of the best rock music made anywhere today.
Hi, I'm 65 and have just discovered Band Maid in the last few weeks, and have become obsessed, they are that good. The best videos are their official live videos, fantastic musicianship, incredibly tight, and I dont think I've ever seen a band that is so full of life and sheer joy! Must see's just for starters - Domination - Freedom - Play - Onset
I’m 57, former rock guitarist and vocalist, and I assure you that Band Maid is the most fun and interesting band to come along in a generation. From one old cat to another, trust me, “Don’t you tell ME,” official live video is the only choice for your second serving.
I concur, it's a great introduction to the vocalist Saiki because she's absolutely on fire in that one, and also it's not every day you get to see a petite Japanese woman absolutely in control of 15,000 people.
Yes, I highly recommend it. The tone quality is excellent, probably my favorite production from them. Yes, this rendition of the song is way better than the album version. Especially the vocals.
I am 71 yrs old and I have been in love with this band for several years now. It has been so long since I have heard music this good. This is great rock/metal or whatever you call it, all I know is it is damned great! These women can really kick it. I hope you listen to some of their live performances such as "Domination" and "Freedom' and then some others such as the dual video of "Manners" and "Black Hole" - a two for one. I got to see them live in Salt Lake City this past summer and they are even better live. God what a concert that was! In my old age I am once again finding joy in listening to music again thanks to Band Maid. Nice to have us relics find something new worth listening to! I loved this reaction and I love that you enlarge the screen and that you turn up that volume. Well done sir and glad to have now found and subscribed to your channel. Join us Maidiacs and give us more of them.
It's great luck to have found Band Maid. They have a large catalog of high-quality stuff you can't go wrong with. You might try the latest video release on their RUclips channel - Don't You Tell ME (Live) 🙂
A big difference between a Hooters and a maid-cafe is that a Hooters has a theme of sexiness and a maid-cafe has a theme of cuteness. In the West, cosplay as a maid usually consists of a woman wearing a sexy maid outfit at Halloween, but maid-cafes are not about sexiness: instead of showing boobs, like a Hooters, they have cute young hostesses speaking in cute voices, putting cute designs on your food, doing cute performances of some sort, and playing cute interactive games with customers. Band-Maid's live performances likewise include some time for cute interactions between band members and the audience, led by Miku (the member who once was a maid-cafe host), and the band has been known to refer to their songs as "servings" (as if something delivered at a maid-cafe).
58 and found them nearly 3 years ago. Not hard to become obsessed with them. Have all their cd's blu rays, haven't seen/heard a band this good in decades.
Welcome to Band-Maid! Yeah I would suggest Don't You Tell Me (live). Live videos are really where Japanese bands are at the top. Also, just a quick note, most maid cafes are not as salacious as a hooters here (there are those you can find though) for the most part it's just like going to a theme restaurant here. They wear the outfits and have a character persona, but also have performances they do while you're eating, most places have a stage where the maids sing or do a dance routine, it's almost like dinner theater, just a fun way to enjoy a meal.
Been lucky enough to visit Miku's old maid cafe.. @home_cafe in Akihabara. And got to sit in the seat which appears next to and just behind the Maid in the opening scene of the "Afterlife" MV.
Thank you for the wonderful response. I'm an 80 year old old rock fan. I took a long break from rock music, but when I found these girls, my passion returned. I think this group's playing ability is currently at the top level in the world. The most amazing thing is that Kanami, the lead guitarist, has composed over 130 songs, and there are no bad ones. She is truly a genius. Singer Saiki is also a great singer. No matter what you listen to with this group, you'll enjoy great music.
Na, da ist uns wohl wieder jemand in das Netz für Masters and Princess gegangen! LOL! Wir haben übrigens heute hier Sonne, Gary! Sonne! Kennst du das Wort noch? 15° plus! Etwas typisch Hamburger schwindlig, aber war ein gutes einkaufen heute! Grüße, Ben❤😂 Siri, das Wort heißt windig!
Band-Maid's rhythm guitarist, Miku Kobato, worked at Maid cafés while attending college, taking singing lessons, and auditioning at talent shows, hoping to get her "Big Break", eventually "winning" an Idol contest. She was placed in an Idol group: a trio of similarly short girls that their talent agency named "Lil Cumin" that sang cutesy pop songs and danced. They put out a single that bombed and the group broke up. Miku then went to another talent agency and pitched "Band-Maid" - a rocking maid band whose cutesy maid look would belie their hard rock sound - a concept Miku called "The Gap". ...and so the adventure begins. "From Now On" is just one card in Band-Maid's full deck. These ladies have recorded over 100 songs and they have learned from experience. They just become more awesome with each new release. I've been tracking Band-Maid for almost three years and I have come to expect to be amazed whenever they release new material. They rarely disappoint. Band-Maid - Band-Aid? Yes, I am certain that Miku Kobato intended the name of the band to be a pun. It fits her sense of humor. She has been the primary lyricist for the band and her lyrics include English-Japanese homophones, puns, Freudian slips, and many other clever poetic devices. Her lyrics are in a dense but beautiful combination of English and Japanese that oddly makes the most sense when left in English and Japanese. Read the translations and you will see what I mean.
I'm a 52 year-old rock and metal fan who discovered Band-Maid in 2018, and after a couple of years of denial, I finally had to admit that they're the best band I've ever heard. How lucky we are to witness them in their prime.
Just turned 70 .Have been into Japanese rock / metal scene since the 80's . BAND MAID is a top tier multi genre band . However as great as they are musically this group of misfits are just as fun off stage . Saw them live and will see them again . Remember the Jimi Hendrix Experience . Japan has a wealth of outstanding music talent
2:35 The "Band-Maid Smile!" They have an uncanny ability to make everyone smile! Yes, they have a singer, a very good singer. You'll get tons of recommendations, all different. Pick one. I'm partial to *"Dice," "Manners, "* and *"Blooming"* but really any will do. It's great to hear Lovebites fans recommending Band-Maid and vice versa. There are so many great bands in Japan, Asterism is one. Hal-Ca is young and a beast on guitar, and so are Miyu and Mio. There's Gacharic Spin, Hanabie, Glim Spanky, Nemophila, Fate Gear ... so many!
I'm 62 and, after kicking off with Sabbath in 76, I spent the next 20 years enjoying a LOT of live Rock and Metal, from A(nthrax) to Z(eppelin). Then I gave up on the genres after seeing too many 'new' copies of older bands and not a lot of originality (Slipknot was probably the last original I saw, at the end of the 90's). Then, in 2016, I discovered the treasure chest of all-female or female-led, Japanese Rock and Metal bands. While I consider Band-Maid to be THE best Hard Rock band on Earth and think they are the biggest, brightest jewel on top of that treasure chest, there are many bright, shining gems in there too. Apart from checking out more Band-Maid - especially live, as in their latest release from a week ago, DON'T YOU TELL ME, live from last Nov - I'd have to recommend you have a look at the incredible musical skills of Asterism (especially their In Studio session version of CHURCH), Lovebites, Nemophila, Babymetal, Hanabie, Otoboke Beaver....the list goes on and on. I haven't looked west since 2016 (apart from The Warning, 3 sisters from Mexico who have Rock all sewn up....and I've got tickets to see them in April, here in Wales, UK.)
Band-Maid are a top tier rock band. You've only scratched the surface of Japanese rock/metal. There are 100's of Japanese pop/rock/metal bands. Some of my favorites - Lovebites, Band-Maid, Aldious, Mary's Blood, Trident, Unlucky Morpheus, Asterism, Raglaia, Nemophila, East of Eden, Anthem, Galneryus, Hagane, ArkRoyal
Two songs that you should react to are "Thrill", the official music video, and "Don't You Tell ME", the official live video. "Thrill" was the first video of the group and saved the band from being disbanded. The song was played on a J-Rock station in the U.S. and received 2 million likes in two weeks. The management company decided, with that success in the U.S., they needed to keep the group together. After over 120 songs on 9 albums and EPs, Band Maid played "Don't You Tell ME" during their 10th Anniversary Tour finale at Yokohama Arena this past November. The two songs display the growth of the band over that period (especially Saiki Atsumi, their lead vocalist). I'm 75 years old and have seen many rock bands in my life, from the iconic :Cream, The Doors, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin, Rick Darringer, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Allman Brothers Band, etc. to the not so well know and I have been inspired to love rock and roll again.. The talent, professionalism, and cohesiveness of Band Maid is amazing! I think you may feel the same way after you review a few of their videos.
Dear Mr. Relic, we Madiacs call jumping down the rabbit-hole "jumping down the pigeon-hole". The reason is that Miku Kobato, the founder of the band (she wears the red rose on her head) refers to herself as a reincarnated 810 year old pigeon. She ends all her sentences with Po. She considers that as pigeon speech. She is one of the most energetic, funny, and delightful spokesperson for any band I have ever seen. She is loved by all Madiacs.
@BillHallisey - I'm of the same time period as you, maybe a little older, but you are right on the mark. They are rapidly becoming part of that class of talent. I don't know if you remember the female rock Fanny from the early 1970's, they had the same effect on me that Band Maid has had now. They say good things come to those who wait, and they are finally here.
I discovered Band Maid because they came up on my The Warning feeds. I was blown away by their musicianship. I saw them live last August in Chicago. Kanami has become one of my favorite guitarists, since Michael Schenker. Saiki their lead singer is fantastic also. They are a treat live. They have so many good songs, but probably to go to next are the live versions of Domination or, my favorite, Dice.
❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘Hell Yeah !!! BAND-MAID is a band that deserves your attention the vocalist is awesome so I cannot wait until you hear her. interesting choice to do an instrumental as a first listen
Rock n Roll Relic , Welcome to BAND-MAID Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , i`m 70 saw them live twice , Amazing , yes they have a fantastic lead vocalist , next song , Domination , official live video .
I've been listening to Japanese bands for the last two years. You can choose any song from their catalog, they are that good. They are an awesome live band, so any live video is worth it. My Japanese journey started with WaggakiBand who are definitely worth checking out. Unlucky Morpheus is also another band to give a listen. Other than The Warning, the best stuff is coming out of Japan.
A lot of people have suggested their very recent live "Don't You Tell ME", which is killer, but I think for contrast you might also want to check out their very first music video, "Thrill", which is going on 10 years old at this point. But pretty much any music video or live video on their official channel is gonna be excellent.
Welcome to the Pigeon hole! A rock group that’s more interested in pleasing their fans than their own egos! Their motto “We will do our best!” 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀
BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video) ruclips.net/video/yfORoQIqB3E/видео.html is less than 12 hours old. It has vocals, and extended solos including a guitar/bass duel! So worth watching. Bet Wishes. ☮
Hello and wecome to the pigon hole of BandMaid. Aldough, there is no bad place to start your BandMaid experience, i would have recommend a live video. bandmaid is the rare band that sounds just as good live as in pre-recorded videos.
Welcome to the pigeonhole, po! For more Band Maid, they just released Unleash!!!!! and Don't You Tell Me live from their 10 year anniversary show in Yokohama. For more J-rock, check out: Babymetal - Road of Resistance live Nemophila - Dissension Hanabie - We Love Sweets Love Bites - M.D.O. live
Here is part of an info file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. There is much more to the file if you would like to read it. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) And From Now On is one of the MANY Band-Maid songs that you need a cigarette or Cigar afterwards. And ANY song by the Ladies is good. Some are better than others, but they literally have No, NONE, ZERO bad songs. One thing to keep in mind though is the are probably the BEST LIVE BAND currently touring. They SHINE live. The energy, the showmanship, and the music, all come together to give some of the absolute best live performances. So please check out their Live videos from their channel. Trust me, you WILL enjoy them.
Nice to see another 'old fart' like myself finding this hidden gem of a band. It's been many years since I was excited enough to buy a physical copy of an entire record..I've done that twice so far for Band-Maid, and even a blu-ray concert. These ladies are so talented, I just don't understand why they are not more popular....guess it's that old man bias I have and don't realize. Great reaction, glad you enjoyed it!
Yep, they have a singer, and a damn good one, but 4/5 of this band are already enough to leave pretty much everything else the genre has to offer out in the cold. :) To be fair, they actually have 2 vocalists, one of whom was also featured here, as Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder who used to work in a maid cafe, is providing the background vocals and even has a handful of songs where she takes the lead on the mic. I also think their latest live video for 'Don't you tell ME' is a good recommendation at this point to get introduced with their singer Saiki (pronounced Sai-key) and hear more of the brilliance of these ladies. As for Asterism, I would start with their Song 'Rising Moon (Battle Session / Studio Live)'. Greetings from Germany and welcome to the pigeon-hole! :) 🤘🏻 _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ ※ Band-Maid ※ Gacharic Spin ※ Lovebites ※ Nemophila ※ East of Eden ※ Hanabie ※ Asterism ※ Trident ※ etc.
You just found the greatest hard rock band in the world. I suggest checking out one of their official live videos. They recently released"Don't You Tell Me" which would be a great place to start.
Band-Maid is a fantastic band in every way! They do have several awesome instruments, but the singer (Saiki) is a must to check out. Next I would suggest their latest song live video "Don't you tell ME", then "Domination" Live, then pick anything :). Thanks for the reaction!
Konnichiwa, Po! Down the Pigeon-hole we go. Been "kicked to the curb" for the last 40 years or so in mainstream music, regarding masterclass level musicians that actually play their instruments, so I stayed in my Jazz fusion/Classic Jazz/Bluegrass genres, until a few years back when I discovered Band Maid. I see masterclass musical composition in Kanami (Lead G, main composer) and technically advanced lyrics, both in "beats" (melting Japanese and English syllables) and "concept" ( injecting Japanese cultural idioms) in Miku (rhythm G, 2nd V, Main Pigeon). In car guy terms, they are a blend of car designers, engineers, and mechanics, all having a drink after winning the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, Po! They are just that good, and they are just getting started, Po! Great reaction, Sir! 🦍🍌
Welcome to the fandom! Best rock band out right now! ♥ These girls! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live), Onset (live), Real Existence (live), Don't You Tell Me (live) & Puzzle (live) BTW - Band Maid & The Warning are big fans of each other. There's even a short youtube video of their 1st meeting at Aftershock
Thank you for your response to BAND-MAID's song, it was a very sympathetic impression. Please listen to the other songs as well, I'm sure you'll have a great time.
🐦 *Rock and Roll Relic* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Another oldie here at 61. Yes, these girls are fantastic. Saw them live last year and it was probably the best concert I've seen in all my years. Not only is the musicianship fire they have so much fun on stage it's infectious. Hopefully they tour the States again sooner than later. It is a must see. You only have 120+ songs left to review, enjoy the rabbit hole!!!
Well my two favorite rock vocalists at the moment are Taylor Momsen… and Saiki Atsumi of Band Maid. Saiki has a much different approach to vocals but she’s excellent.
Another great song by Band-Maid is "Don't You Tell Me" Official Live =) It's one of their best live performance and believe me Band-Maid is best seen live ! Welcome and great reaction
Miku worked at the @Home cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo. I have visited the place twice, and it's a very nice cafe that makes you smile every second of your stay. I will for sure go back next time I visit Tokyo. Miku took a lot of what she learned at @Home cafe into Band-Maid okyuni (concert) and into her lyrics. She wanted to play cool music while wearing maid costumes, which created what she calls the Gap. You see cute maids, the next second you are blown away by their powerful music 🙂 Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid. From Now On shows their very high level of musicianship, and I can assure you that they sound just as impressive live at and Okyuji.
Thank you. This is a simple appetizer. The singer is incredible too and the live band is incredibly powerful with a rhythm, flow, creativity and precision that is difficult to understand. Be prepared for impact and choose any of their songs because it doesn't matter. It will be a shock, an earthquake for your ears and for your soul. It's rock music for your and for our eternal youth. Just saying it
What a musical beating indeed!! (Great remark there). Never underestimate a Japanese woman in a maid outfit. Now you know. Congrats man on discovering this phenomenally talented and incredibly entertaining band. They have ten years worth of genius material out there now (over 140 songs, all good to OMG), and they're going to release a new album in 2024 also. Better get busy!!
I've seen a handful of your reactions, but I know you are a fan of The Warning. The two bands are huge fans of each other. Band Maid are, in my (and perhaps many others) the BEST band to come along in at least the last 2 generations. At 53, I always wondered how and why people reacted to the Beatles the way they did at first. Now, I know.
"Other bands in this Japanese ...world." You have NO IDEA what you've gotten yourself into. This is my BY FAR favorite band in the world. I'm a 52 yr old disaffected 80s metal head and they (along with other Japanese bands) have reawakened my musical essence. I do stuff for this band I would have NEVER thought I'd do for ANY band. Including traveling the country, and starting a RUclips channel dedicated to them. It's wild but BOY is it a blast. Just wait till you get to hear them live and with the singer Saiki.
"From Now On" is unrivaled in their diverse catalog of songs. I especially like the rock flavor of their earlier stuff, like, DICE, Alone, Daydreaming, YOLO, The Non-Fiction Days, Choose Me, etc.
No play on words here. BAND-MAID is the best band on the planet...PERIOD! Your life just changed seeing this! 90% of their songs have THIS ENERGY FOLKS! And this is just an instrumental! Wait 'til you hear Saiki, their lead singer. GOD I LOVE THIS BAND!!!! Try Onset for another face melting instrumental. Next try Thrill, Dice, Choose Me, Domination, Hate?, Freedom. Resistance is futile folks! Trust me, no other bands will do after this! MAIDIACS are the happiest people on earth. Maidiac class of '24🤘
Yep, I'm an old..ish crotchety dude too (now, get off my lawn). Discovered The Maids 3 years ago. Best, most complete band I've seen...EVER. Pick whatever has been already suggested, or whatever hasn't. They're THAT good. Definitely check out Asterism. They're awesome too "Dawn" (live. It's a fan cam, but the audio is remarkably good) or "Church" - live in studio, or "Rising Moon" - mv or live in studio. Another killer band is Sokoninaru. "Tenohira De Odoru" is a good place to start. Buckle up, brother. It's gonna be an awesome ride! 🕊
And a thing about the maid outfits, Scott: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids. Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all! AND one more thing, Scott -- Band-Maid is not a play on Band-Aid. ;-)
@@RockandRollRelic And I'm excited to see more of your great Band-Maid, The Warning, Jinjer and Lovebite reactions and remarks, Scott! Oh, Wait! You haven't done Jinjer yet. Hum... Check out "Pisces" live studio.
I have actually visited the Maid Cafe, Miku (founder, rthythm guitar, main lyricist,red flower) worked at ..twice. It appears in the opening scene of the MV "Afterlife".
Definitely check out their official live videos - Domination, Freedom, Puzzle, and their latest live video Don't You Tell Me (among others). This group is really incredible live.
ASTERISM, yes. They were initially instrumental only, but now HAL-CA the guitarist has started to sing. She's not such a great singer, in my opinion, but that's only against the backdrop of her being probably the best currently active guitarist playing in a real band... well, to my taste, I understand that with three million or so bands in the world when I say "THE best" it can have only a relatively local meaning. I would suggest one of their older songs, like "Dawn." Take the studio version, or take the live version "ASTERISM 『DAWN』2019/04/20" by Takako - it's a fancam from the first row, but that's their friend who records a lot of their live shows, so, it's kind of semi-official. The sound quality is pretty good, you will not be disappointed. Although recently I keep rewatching their wonderful cover of Scuttle Buttin. The version from Takako is also the best. I would say, ASTERISM's cover is a bit better than the original. Well, HAL-CA and MIYU the bassist are 16 there, and at 16 your fingers move a bit faster than when you are 40. And I'm glad you discovered BAND-MAID 🥰 For me (again, FOR ME), BAND-MAID is the best band in the world. But ASTERISM has the best guitarist and the best bassist in the world, so... You see, it's a bit complicated for me 😊
I liked the music video for this tune, but I fell in love with it when I saw the live video for it. The mixing was more to my liking. In fact most of the time I prefer live to the music video. Plus, they usually add a little extra flair to the songs.
Great reaction and an instrumental from Band Maid is a good start, but now you need the full package: I recommend "Play(live)". Their official live performances have a good audio quality and they often add spicy extras to their live videos. Otherwise I recommend "Dice". But you cannot pick a wrong song, they are all special! Have fun with our band 🎀🕊️
By the way, their lead vocalist is fantastic!
72-year-old Led Zep fan here and until a year ago LZ was my favorite band and has been all these years. Haven't liked much new stuff in decades but discovered BM a year ago and am totally hooked! The quality of their material and their skill on their instruments is what grabs you first but then when you start to learn about the members and all the stories you absolutely get sucked down the pigeon hole. Their entire world is about the music and their love and affection for their audience and each other. It is incredible, serendipitous that these five young women all fell into place and fit together so well, and continue to push each other to greater heights. And we are all reaping the rewards of their work, some of the best rock music made anywhere today.
Hi, I'm 65 and have just discovered Band Maid in the last few weeks, and have become obsessed, they are that good. The best videos are their official live videos, fantastic musicianship, incredibly tight, and I dont think I've ever seen a band that is so full of life and sheer joy! Must see's just for starters - Domination - Freedom - Play - Onset
Hi Victor, If you love BAND-MAID as much as we do & are as nice as most of the community is then the Maidiac fam welcomes you with open arms.🤗
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Without Holding Back is another fantastic instrumental…..
@@GaryHolloway-810Preach, Gary :)
@@crabuki1273 I try to be nice to everyone GG. Not alway tho.😁
I’m 57, former rock guitarist and vocalist, and I assure you that Band Maid is the most fun and interesting band to come along in a generation.
From one old cat to another, trust me, “Don’t you tell ME,” official live video is the only choice for your second serving.
Yes, good suggestion.❤ That's their most recent live videos from the 10th anniversary concert in Yokohama. And it's a good one, of course 😅
One thing I hear all the time about this band that is hardly ever attributed to hard rock is the word FUN.
"Don't You Tell Me" live at Yokohama please Mr Triple R. 🙋♂️
Following Gary's recommendations are pretty much mandatory - FYI.
I concur, it's a great introduction to the vocalist Saiki because she's absolutely on fire in that one, and also it's not every day you get to see a petite Japanese woman absolutely in control of 15,000 people.
Got to agree on this!
Yes, I highly recommend it. The tone quality is excellent, probably my favorite production from them. Yes, this rendition of the song is way better than the album version. Especially the vocals.
Darn. I should have said "You don't have to tell me!"
I am 71 yrs old and I have been in love with this band for several years now. It has been so long since I have heard music this good. This is great rock/metal or whatever you call it, all I know is it is damned great! These women can really kick it. I hope you listen to some of their live performances such as "Domination" and "Freedom' and then some others such as the dual video of "Manners" and "Black Hole" - a two for one. I got to see them live in Salt Lake City this past summer and they are even better live. God what a concert that was! In my old age I am once again finding joy in listening to music again thanks to Band Maid. Nice to have us relics find something new worth listening to! I loved this reaction and I love that you enlarge the screen and that you turn up that volume. Well done sir and glad to have now found and subscribed to your channel. Join us Maidiacs and give us more of them.
Thx for the kind words... and more Band Maid to come!
Everything in my life is filled with Band-Maid ❤❤❤❤❤
65 yr old metal head. They’ve reignited my ❤ for Rick and roll. They have over 100 songs. Enjoy the journey.
They have 130 songs over 11 years. All are good. Throw a dart. 🎯
It's great luck to have found Band Maid. They have a large catalog of high-quality stuff you can't go wrong with. You might try the latest video release on their RUclips channel - Don't You Tell ME (Live) 🙂
A big difference between a Hooters and a maid-cafe is that a Hooters has a theme of sexiness and a maid-cafe has a theme of cuteness. In the West, cosplay as a maid usually consists of a woman wearing a sexy maid outfit at Halloween, but maid-cafes are not about sexiness: instead of showing boobs, like a Hooters, they have cute young hostesses speaking in cute voices, putting cute designs on your food, doing cute performances of some sort, and playing cute interactive games with customers. Band-Maid's live performances likewise include some time for cute interactions between band members and the audience, led by Miku (the member who once was a maid-cafe host), and the band has been known to refer to their songs as "servings" (as if something delivered at a maid-cafe).
thx for the clarification. i'm new to this :)
58 and found them nearly 3 years ago. Not hard to become obsessed with them. Have all their cd's blu rays, haven't seen/heard a band this good in decades.
Welcome to Band-Maid! Yeah I would suggest Don't You Tell Me (live). Live videos are really where Japanese bands are at the top. Also, just a quick note, most maid cafes are not as salacious as a hooters here (there are those you can find though) for the most part it's just like going to a theme restaurant here. They wear the outfits and have a character persona, but also have performances they do while you're eating, most places have a stage where the maids sing or do a dance routine, it's almost like dinner theater, just a fun way to enjoy a meal.
thx for the clarification :)
Been lucky enough to visit Miku's old maid cafe.. @home_cafe in Akihabara. And got to sit in the seat which appears next to and just behind the Maid in the opening scene of the "Afterlife" MV.
Thank you for the wonderful response. I'm an 80 year old old rock fan. I took a long break from rock music, but when I found these girls, my passion returned. I think this group's playing ability is currently at the top level in the world. The most amazing thing is that Kanami, the lead guitarist, has composed over 130 songs, and there are no bad ones. She is truly a genius. Singer Saiki is also a great singer. No matter what you listen to with this group, you'll enjoy great music.
Agree with all that you say especially Kanami, she truely is a genius
BAND-MAID are such a precious commodity that they're listed on the NY stock exchange as being more valuable than gold....probably.😏
Na, da ist uns wohl wieder jemand in das Netz für Masters and Princess gegangen! LOL! Wir haben übrigens heute hier Sonne, Gary! Sonne! Kennst du das Wort noch? 15° plus! Etwas typisch Hamburger schwindlig, aber war ein gutes einkaufen heute! Grüße, Ben❤😂 Siri, das Wort heißt windig!
No probably about it... possibly! 🤔
Or some other heavy metal smelted from a hard rock.
@@TomClark-Futoura I got the idea from your Scoville scale reply, Tom.😁👍
@@tasminoben686 So it didn't rain after all then for your shopping trip. Nice.😎
A "Maid cafe" is essentially a themed restaurant.
Band-Maid's rhythm guitarist, Miku Kobato, worked at Maid cafés while attending college, taking singing lessons, and auditioning at talent shows, hoping to get her "Big Break", eventually "winning" an Idol contest. She was placed in an Idol group: a trio of similarly short girls that their talent agency named "Lil Cumin" that sang cutesy pop songs and danced. They put out a single that bombed and the group broke up. Miku then went to another talent agency and pitched "Band-Maid" - a rocking maid band whose cutesy maid look would belie their hard rock sound - a concept Miku called "The Gap". ...and so the adventure begins.
"From Now On" is just one card in Band-Maid's full deck. These ladies have recorded over 100 songs and they have learned from experience. They just become more awesome with each new release. I've been tracking Band-Maid for almost three years and I have come to expect to be amazed whenever they release new material. They rarely disappoint.
Band-Maid - Band-Aid? Yes, I am certain that Miku Kobato intended the name of the band to be a pun. It fits her sense of humor. She has been the primary lyricist for the band and her lyrics include English-Japanese homophones, puns, Freudian slips, and many other clever poetic devices. Her lyrics are in a dense but beautiful combination of English and Japanese that oddly makes the most sense when left in English and Japanese. Read the translations and you will see what I mean.
I'm a 52 year-old rock and metal fan who discovered Band-Maid in 2018, and after a couple of years of denial, I finally had to admit that they're the best band I've ever heard. How lucky we are to witness them in their prime.
Just turned 70 .Have been into Japanese rock / metal scene since the 80's . BAND MAID is a top tier multi genre band . However as great as they are musically this group of misfits are just as fun off stage .
Saw them live and will see them again . Remember the Jimi Hendrix Experience .
Japan has a wealth of outstanding music talent
Go back to THRILL - MISA has 2 Jimi Hendrix stickers on her bass. They are there because her mother really liked Jimi Hendrix. Thanx Mom!
2:35 The "Band-Maid Smile!" They have an uncanny ability to make everyone smile! Yes, they have a singer, a very good singer. You'll get tons of recommendations, all different. Pick one. I'm partial to *"Dice," "Manners, "* and *"Blooming"* but really any will do.
It's great to hear Lovebites fans recommending Band-Maid and vice versa. There are so many great bands in Japan, Asterism is one. Hal-Ca is young and a beast on guitar, and so are Miyu and Mio. There's Gacharic Spin, Hanabie, Glim Spanky, Nemophila, Fate Gear ... so many!
Band-Maid best hard rock band
I'm 62 and, after kicking off with Sabbath in 76, I spent the next 20 years enjoying a LOT of live Rock and Metal, from A(nthrax) to Z(eppelin). Then I gave up on the genres after seeing too many 'new' copies of older bands and not a lot of originality (Slipknot was probably the last original I saw, at the end of the 90's). Then, in 2016, I discovered the treasure chest of all-female or female-led, Japanese Rock and Metal bands. While I consider Band-Maid to be THE best Hard Rock band on Earth and think they are the biggest, brightest jewel on top of that treasure chest, there are many bright, shining gems in there too. Apart from checking out more Band-Maid - especially live, as in their latest release from a week ago, DON'T YOU TELL ME, live from last Nov - I'd have to recommend you have a look at the incredible musical skills of Asterism (especially their In Studio session version of CHURCH), Lovebites, Nemophila, Babymetal, Hanabie, Otoboke Beaver....the list goes on and on. I haven't looked west since 2016 (apart from The Warning, 3 sisters from Mexico who have Rock all sewn up....and I've got tickets to see them in April, here in Wales, UK.)
Band-Maid are a top tier rock band. You've only scratched the surface of Japanese rock/metal. There are 100's of Japanese pop/rock/metal bands. Some of my favorites - Lovebites, Band-Maid, Aldious, Mary's Blood, Trident, Unlucky Morpheus, Asterism, Raglaia, Nemophila, East of Eden, Anthem, Galneryus, Hagane, ArkRoyal
Two songs that you should react to are "Thrill", the official music video, and "Don't You Tell ME", the official live video. "Thrill" was the first video of the group and saved the band from being disbanded. The song was played on a J-Rock station in the U.S. and received 2 million likes in two weeks. The management company decided, with that success in the U.S., they needed to keep the group together. After over 120 songs on 9 albums and EPs, Band Maid played "Don't You Tell ME" during their 10th Anniversary Tour finale at Yokohama Arena this past November. The two songs display the growth of the band over that period (especially Saiki Atsumi, their lead vocalist). I'm 75 years old and have seen many rock bands in my life, from the iconic :Cream, The Doors, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin, Rick Darringer, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Allman Brothers Band, etc. to the not so well know and I have been inspired to love rock and roll again.. The talent, professionalism, and cohesiveness of Band Maid is amazing! I think you may feel the same way after you review a few of their videos.
thx for the tip! let the dive into the rabbit hole begin!
Dear Mr. Relic, we Madiacs call jumping down the rabbit-hole "jumping down the pigeon-hole". The reason is that Miku Kobato, the founder of the band (she wears the red rose on her head) refers to herself as a reincarnated 810 year old pigeon. She ends all her sentences with Po. She considers that as pigeon speech. She is one of the most energetic, funny, and delightful spokesperson for any band I have ever seen. She is loved by all Madiacs.
@BillHallisey - I'm of the same time period as you, maybe a little older, but you are right on the mark. They are rapidly becoming part of that class of talent. I don't know if you remember the female rock Fanny from the early 1970's, they had the same effect on me that Band Maid has had now. They say good things come to those who wait, and they are finally here.
Now you have to watch Scandal, These ladies are the OG'S of japanese rock. Think they've been doing it around thirteen years now
I discovered Band Maid because they came up on my The Warning feeds. I was blown away by their musicianship. I saw them live last August in Chicago. Kanami has become one of my favorite guitarists, since Michael Schenker. Saiki their lead singer is fantastic also. They are a treat live. They have so many good songs, but probably to go to next are the live versions of Domination or, my favorite, Dice.
Check out the youtube video of when the warning met band maid at the aftershock festival.
@@glenmartinez5158 I have seen that many of times. It would be killer if they toured together in 2025.
素晴らしい反応です 初見の人の反応は何回見ても良いものです LIVEをチェックしてください from Japan
"A musical beating"--says it all
❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘Hell Yeah !!! BAND-MAID is a band that deserves your attention the vocalist is awesome so I cannot wait until you hear her. interesting choice to do an instrumental as a first listen
Holy Shit is the correct response.
BAND-MAID is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Greetings from Argentina
No one can hold a candle to Band - Maid
Rock n Roll Relic , Welcome to BAND-MAID Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , i`m 70 saw them live twice , Amazing , yes they have a fantastic lead vocalist , next song , Domination , official live video .
😮😮WOW❤❤❤
これぞhard rock、７０年代がよみがえります。
The ladies of Band-Maid are even better live. Might I suggest either Play! or Domination, the official live video, of course.
Band-Maid.... Puzzle... Live. That is all.
I've been listening to Japanese bands for the last two years. You can choose any song from their catalog, they are that good. They are an awesome live band, so any live video is worth it. My Japanese journey started with WaggakiBand who are definitely worth checking out. Unlucky Morpheus is also another band to give a listen. Other than The Warning, the best stuff is coming out of Japan.
A lot of people have suggested their very recent live "Don't You Tell ME", which is killer, but I think for contrast you might also want to check out their very first music video, "Thrill", which is going on 10 years old at this point. But pretty much any music video or live video on their official channel is gonna be excellent.
Welcome to the Pigeon hole!
A rock group that’s more interested in pleasing their fans than their own egos!
Their motto “We will do our best!”
🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀
This is so true.
Yup, The Pigeon Hotel. You check-in and never want to check-out.
BAND-MAID kicks all of the ass. I first heard them about 2 years ago and they very quickly became my all-time favourite band. 🤘✌️
Rumor has it that there is an awesome cover ban called Band-Maiko. Secret Maiko Lips ls hard to beat.
BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video) ruclips.net/video/yfORoQIqB3E/видео.html is less than 12 hours old. It has vocals, and extended solos including a guitar/bass duel! So worth watching.
Bet Wishes. ☮
That is the correct reastion to Band-Maid.
I suggest you check out their latest video, Don't You Tell ME (live).
Best band in the world 🤘🎎🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rock and metal are thriving in Japan! So many bands. Most are all female.
Welcome to Band Maid!!
🤘😀🤘
And this track didn't even have their charismatic lead vocalist on it. Look forward to your next one!
Band Maid Puzzle live tokyo garden ,domination live, freedom live
Hello and wecome to the pigon hole of BandMaid. Aldough, there is no bad place to start your BandMaid experience, i would have recommend a live video. bandmaid is the rare band that sounds just as good live as in pre-recorded videos.
Their newest MV off of their RUclips channel. "Don't You Tell Me" Live Would be a nice intro to Saiki, their lead vocalist.
Welcome to the pigeonhole, po!
For more Band Maid, they just released Unleash!!!!! and Don't You Tell Me live from their 10 year anniversary show in Yokohama.
For more J-rock, check out:
Babymetal - Road of Resistance live
Nemophila - Dissension
Hanabie - We Love Sweets
Love Bites - M.D.O. live
FROM NOW ON… What a gorgeous entrance you got✨
Here is part of an info file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. There is much more to the file if you would like to read it.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks
Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
9/28/91 Mincho
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing
Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
And From Now On is one of the MANY Band-Maid songs that you need a cigarette or Cigar afterwards.
And ANY song by the Ladies is good. Some are better than others, but they literally have No, NONE, ZERO bad songs.
One thing to keep in mind though is the are probably the BEST LIVE BAND currently touring. They SHINE live. The energy, the showmanship, and the music, all come together to give some of the absolute best live performances. So please check out their Live videos from their channel. Trust me, you WILL enjoy them.
Nice to see another 'old fart' like myself finding this hidden gem of a band. It's been many years since I was excited enough to buy a physical copy of an entire record..I've done that twice so far for Band-Maid, and even a blu-ray concert. These ladies are so talented, I just don't understand why they are not more popular....guess it's that old man bias I have and don't realize. Great reaction, glad you enjoyed it!
Yep, they have a singer, and a damn good one, but 4/5 of this band are already enough to leave pretty much everything else the genre has to offer out in the cold. :)
To be fair, they actually have 2 vocalists, one of whom was also featured here, as Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder who used to work in a maid cafe, is providing the background vocals and even has a handful of songs where she takes the lead on the mic.
I also think their latest live video for 'Don't you tell ME' is a good recommendation at this point to get introduced with their singer Saiki (pronounced Sai-key) and hear more of the brilliance of these ladies. As for Asterism, I would start with their Song 'Rising Moon (Battle Session / Studio Live)'.
Greetings from Germany and welcome to the pigeon-hole! :) 🤘🏻
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_"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_
※ Band-Maid ※ Gacharic Spin ※ Lovebites ※ Nemophila ※ East of Eden ※ Hanabie ※ Asterism ※ Trident ※ etc.
You just found the greatest hard rock band in the world. I suggest checking out one of their official live videos. They recently released"Don't You Tell Me" which would be a great place to start.
Band-Maid is a fantastic band in every way! They do have several awesome instruments, but the singer (Saiki) is a must to check out. Next I would suggest their latest song live video "Don't you tell ME", then "Domination" Live, then pick anything :). Thanks for the reaction!
Mr. Relic, I think your next reaction should be “Shambles” official music video. Have a fire extinguisher on standby because it’s fire!
Konnichiwa, Po! Down the Pigeon-hole we go. Been "kicked to the curb" for the last 40 years or so in mainstream music, regarding masterclass level musicians that actually play their instruments, so I stayed in my Jazz fusion/Classic Jazz/Bluegrass genres, until a few years back when I discovered Band Maid. I see masterclass musical composition in Kanami (Lead G, main composer) and technically advanced lyrics, both in "beats" (melting Japanese and English syllables) and "concept" ( injecting Japanese cultural idioms) in Miku (rhythm G, 2nd V, Main Pigeon). In car guy terms, they are a blend of car designers, engineers, and mechanics, all having a drink after winning the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, Po! They are just that good, and they are just getting started, Po! Great reaction, Sir! 🦍🍌
Thanks so much nice reaction!
Your heart is still young! As long as you don`t lose your passion, you`ll always be young!
Welcome to Maid`s world!
All their stuff is great, but always choose LIVE versions whenever possible! Domination is one that a lot of folks really like.
Welcome to the fandom! Best rock band out right now! ♥ These girls!
I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live), Onset (live), Real Existence (live), Don't You Tell Me (live) & Puzzle (live)
BTW - Band Maid & The Warning are big fans of each other. There's even a short youtube video of their 1st meeting at Aftershock
There are lots of great Japanese bands, but Band-Maud is special.
Glad you like them, another suggestion is BabyMetal,
Thank you for your response to BAND-MAID's song, it was a very sympathetic impression. Please listen to the other songs as well, I'm sure you'll have a great time.
Holy Crap!
If you thought that was great, wait until you listen to Onset Live. These ladies are truly amazing.
🐦 *Rock and Roll Relic* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Blooming-2019*
*Dice-2018*
*Choose Me-2017*
*ONSET* (instrumental)
*Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)*
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Another oldie here at 61. Yes, these girls are fantastic. Saw them live last year and it was probably the best concert I've seen in all my years. Not only is the musicianship fire they have so much fun on stage it's infectious. Hopefully they tour the States again sooner than later. It is a must see. You only have 120+ songs left to review, enjoy the rabbit hole!!!
Well my two favorite rock vocalists at the moment are Taylor Momsen… and Saiki Atsumi of Band Maid. Saiki has a much different approach to vocals but she’s excellent.
Easily one of the best instrumental rock tracks I've ever heard. Heavy but warm and uplifting!
Another great song by Band-Maid is "Don't You Tell Me" Official Live =) It's one of their best live performance and believe me Band-Maid is best seen live ! Welcome and great reaction
All of the ladies are incredible. Domination live is a good intro to Saki’s vocals. And Akane is one of the top 3 drummers alive today.
Welcome home!
And you haven't even heard their wonderful vocals yet. IMO, Saiki has the best voice of Japanese rock and metal.
Saiki is my favorite singer, period.
Miku worked at the @Home cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo. I have visited the place twice, and it's a very nice cafe that makes you smile every second of your stay. I will for sure go back next time I visit Tokyo. Miku took a lot of what she learned at @Home cafe into Band-Maid okyuni (concert) and into her lyrics. She wanted to play cool music while wearing maid costumes, which created what she calls the Gap. You see cute maids, the next second you are blown away by their powerful music 🙂
Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid. From Now On shows their very high level of musicianship, and I can assure you that they sound just as impressive live at and Okyuji.
One of my favourite hobbies is to track down first-time Band-Maid reactions just to hear them go "Wow!"
This!!! ☝☝☝☝
Thank you. This is a simple appetizer. The singer is incredible too and the live band is incredibly powerful with a rhythm, flow, creativity and precision that is difficult to understand. Be prepared for impact and choose any of their songs because it doesn't matter. It will be a shock, an earthquake for your ears and for your soul. It's rock music for your and for our eternal youth. Just saying it
What a musical beating indeed!! (Great remark there). Never underestimate a Japanese woman in a maid outfit. Now you know. Congrats man on discovering this phenomenally talented and incredibly entertaining band. They have ten years worth of genius material out there now (over 140 songs, all good to OMG), and they're going to release a new album in 2024 also. Better get busy!!
69 and in love with Band-Maid.
I've seen a handful of your reactions, but I know you are a fan of The Warning. The two bands are huge fans of each other. Band Maid are, in my (and perhaps many others) the BEST band to come along in at least the last 2 generations. At 53, I always wondered how and why people reacted to the Beatles the way they did at first. Now, I know.
"Other bands in this Japanese ...world." You have NO IDEA what you've gotten yourself into. This is my BY FAR favorite band in the world. I'm a 52 yr old disaffected 80s metal head and they (along with other Japanese bands) have reawakened my musical essence. I do stuff for this band I would have NEVER thought I'd do for ANY band. Including traveling the country, and starting a RUclips channel dedicated to them. It's wild but BOY is it a blast. Just wait till you get to hear them live and with the singer Saiki.
Amen
The first Band Maid reaction was an instrumental piece ? Now you haven't met the fantastic Saiki ...
It's coming 3R don't sleep on bands this good.
"From Now On" is unrivaled in their diverse catalog of songs. I especially like the rock flavor of their earlier stuff, like, DICE, Alone, Daydreaming, YOLO, The Non-Fiction Days, Choose Me, etc.
The live official video for “Domination”. They’re just as amazing live. Welcome down this rabbit hole.
The official live version of Puzzle. All of their live stuff is great but this one will blow you away.
No play on words here. BAND-MAID is the best band on the planet...PERIOD! Your life just changed seeing this! 90% of their songs have THIS ENERGY FOLKS! And this is just an instrumental! Wait 'til you hear Saiki, their lead singer. GOD I LOVE THIS BAND!!!! Try Onset for another face melting instrumental. Next try Thrill, Dice, Choose Me, Domination, Hate?, Freedom. Resistance is futile folks! Trust me, no other bands will do after this! MAIDIACS are the happiest people on earth. Maidiac class of '24🤘
6:30 - Yes BM has a singer. Welcome to the BM universe; it only gets better from here:
Freedom (2020 live)
Domination (2020 live)
Warning! (MV)
Shambles (MV)
Secret MAIKO Lips)
Dice & Hate? (2023 Lollapalooza)
Mr. 3R you could do a lot worse than to follow the above list.
Yep, I'm an old..ish crotchety dude too (now, get off my lawn). Discovered The Maids 3 years ago. Best, most complete band I've seen...EVER. Pick whatever has been already suggested, or whatever hasn't. They're THAT good. Definitely check out Asterism. They're awesome too "Dawn" (live. It's a fan cam, but the audio is remarkably good) or "Church" - live in studio, or "Rising Moon" - mv or live in studio. Another killer band is Sokoninaru. "Tenohira De Odoru" is a good place to start. Buckle up, brother. It's gonna be an awesome ride! 🕊
And a thing about the maid outfits, Scott: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids.
Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all! AND one more thing, Scott -- Band-Maid is not a play on Band-Aid. ;-)
lol about the band-aid thing :) i had a feeling i was totally wrong about that! :) thx for the background. i'm excited about my new rabbit hole!
@@RockandRollRelic It’s a pigeonhole as you will discover on what will be a joyful journey, po!
@@RockandRollRelic And I'm excited to see more of your great Band-Maid, The Warning, Jinjer and Lovebite reactions and remarks, Scott! Oh, Wait! You haven't done Jinjer yet. Hum... Check out "Pisces" live studio.
Welcome world of Band-Maid .
I have actually visited the Maid Cafe, Miku (founder, rthythm guitar, main lyricist,red flower) worked at ..twice. It appears in the opening scene of the MV "Afterlife".
Definitely check out their official live videos - Domination, Freedom, Puzzle, and their latest live video Don't You Tell Me (among others). This group is really incredible live.
Chicks Rock. Usually more than us.
ASTERISM, yes. They were initially instrumental only, but now HAL-CA the guitarist has started to sing. She's not such a great singer, in my opinion, but that's only against the backdrop of her being probably the best currently active guitarist playing in a real band... well, to my taste, I understand that with three million or so bands in the world when I say "THE best" it can have only a relatively local meaning.
I would suggest one of their older songs, like "Dawn." Take the studio version, or take the live version "ASTERISM 『DAWN』2019/04/20" by Takako - it's a fancam from the first row, but that's their friend who records a lot of their live shows, so, it's kind of semi-official. The sound quality is pretty good, you will not be disappointed.
Although recently I keep rewatching their wonderful cover of Scuttle Buttin. The version from Takako is also the best. I would say, ASTERISM's cover is a bit better than the original. Well, HAL-CA and MIYU the bassist are 16 there, and at 16 your fingers move a bit faster than when you are 40.
And I'm glad you discovered BAND-MAID 🥰 For me (again, FOR ME), BAND-MAID is the best band in the world. But ASTERISM has the best guitarist and the best bassist in the world, so... You see, it's a bit complicated for me 😊
From now on you must listen all their songs. Just a recommandation. Thanks RRR.😁
Hey Relic ! Welcome to the world of Band Maid !
Glad to have you with us on this journey !!
I liked the music video for this tune, but I fell in love with it when I saw the live video for it. The mixing was more to my liking. In fact most of the time I prefer live to the music video. Plus, they usually add a little extra flair to the songs.
Great reaction and an instrumental from Band Maid is a good start, but now you need the full package: I recommend "Play(live)". Their official live performances have a good audio quality and they often add spicy extras to their live videos. Otherwise I recommend "Dice". But you cannot pick a wrong song, they are all special! Have fun with our band 🎀🕊️