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Be Ok has been in my top 10 Band-Maid songs since I first heard it. It really reminds me of Pop-Punk here in the UK in the early 80's'. It never fails to bring a smile to my face.
You can really see the posture issues with Akane in this video. She is playing a LOT with her shoulders, especially the cymbal hits. Now, she plays mostly with her wrists.
I watch this and wonder how their management couldn't see their a) talent b) marketability to western rock audiences. Miku's "Gap" concept is genius. They were going to dump them until the Thrill video did well - which proved their market was overseas. Still is really.
Nice! Maid In Japan doesn't get noticed much these days, I was so thrilled they played Forward at the acoustic show. Now that you seen this song Wave, check out the 2015 concert on Ohrenge's channel. It's called "at All Green Oasis", the first song they played is Be OK. You can REALLY see how Akane messed up her back with the way she was drumming, it looked cool AF... but you could definitely tell she was going to throw her back out at some point.
Great call on the songs provided to them influencing their music. They definitely learned from them and worked on things that the production thought that they were lacking. Saiki (supposedly drunkenly) encouraged Kanami to keep writing and submitting songs. 😂 Nice catch on Akane's posture too. I don't know specifically about her injury either, but I do remember her saying that fixing her upper body stability and posture helped her with the double bass pedals, rather than just simply training the feet.
There's an even earlier pro-shot live video that has surfaced recently, from February 2014, of "Knockin' on Your Heart" - it's crazy how far they've come since then.
It's interesting that one of the things that struck me about Akane when I started watching Band-Maid's MV's in 2018 was that the drummer (Akane) had such proper, upright posture. At the time I assumed it must have been part of a formal training/schooling. But, I didn't realize she previously had back troubles, and that's understandable watching the video. I appreciate your analyses and thoughts Wave.
Thanks, that was a great old video, still shows the energy that they all bring to their shows and hats off to Miku for her selfless promotion of the band. There's another clip from the same venue where Milu brings out her guitar.
To me... this is the Band-Maid equivalent of "The Cavern" in 1961 for the Beatles. You see them with their first rabid fans, before anyone knew who they were.
The era of the fishnet stockings wow. Love everything about this song because of the feels I get from being a kid. I remember the interview when akane mentioned her posture. There are a few good interviews of them in a bar and Miku talking about her muscle problems
when i play band maid music be ok in their maid in japan album well be first i wanna hear ...maid in japan album gives you punk rock vibe and i love punk rock that's why i start it down to the unseen world
Regarding Akane's posture, when you look at BM's early video, her back is crouched, and is leaning forward with her head drooping. This probably would not only strain her back but also her neck. When you look at the World Domination live 2020, her posture is quite different with her whole upper torso straight most of the time.
I finally realized what western band this song reminds me of! There was a semi-ska band in the 90s called Save Ferris. Yes after the movie. There's another great ska band with two female singers called Dance Hall Crashers the reminds me too.
Akane's posture in the early videos was of concern to me especially knowing what a hard hitter Akane is. I remember a film of Ginger Baker playing in Cream: the camera panned from Ginger's head down to his feet. Ginger's head, shoulders, biceps, and torso were almost motionless, only his forearms, wrists, legs, and feet were a blur of motion. Ginger never retired and played almost up until he died at age 80! So I am glad to see Akane taking care of herself . This is another reason why I admire Band-Maid: they're all very health conscious, not just for themselves, but for the band. They are all in this for the long haul and they do not want to let each other down.
I've read some comments lately, about them in the days before today, like, Misa wants to leave the band, because Misa thinks, this band won't work, then I've also read, that they almost disbanded a few years ago, and they said "it's okay, as long as we (the members) can still play together out there it's not a problem", but their song "Thrill" managed to save them, and when I saw their past story, I listened to their song which entitled "Before Yesterday", for some reason this song is very emotional, not meant for drama, considering their journey is not easy, so they can be like now, My regards to Miku and the members who managed to survive.
Those crowd shots from "Before Yesterday" were from their first US gig (Sakura-Con in Seattle). Seeing a Western crowd of that size responding with that much enthusiasm made MISA rethink whether they'd be able to make it.
Good song, but doesn’t crack my playlists, which are weighted heavily towards the songs they’ve written. You can really hear the difference, even with their first-“Alone”. Not that some earlier songs aren’t amazing, like “Freezer”, and “Real Existence”. You’re right that this is an important stage for them… Band Maid before they blossomed.
I hate Spotify too. It never plays the song you want. Instead it plays a playlist that just might have it somewhere, but you're not allowed to go to a specific song.
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Miku's Rickenbacker is on stage behind her. She was using it in some songs.
Be Ok has been in my top 10 Band-Maid songs since I first heard it. It really reminds me of Pop-Punk here in the UK in the early 80's'. It never fails to bring a smile to my face.
You can really see the posture issues with Akane in this video. She is playing a LOT with her shoulders, especially the cymbal hits. Now, she plays mostly with her wrists.
"HELLO!"
The first instance of Band-Maid's signature audience engagement call and response: "HELLO!" And it won't be the last.
The energy is always unmistakeable! So much fun to see them in their early days, and then
think about how far they've come! Go go Band-Maid! 🤩
fantastic early videos like this are a gem. thanks for your reaction Wave.
I watch this and wonder how their management couldn't see their a) talent b) marketability to western rock audiences. Miku's "Gap" concept is genius. They were going to dump them until the Thrill video did well - which proved their market was overseas. Still is really.
Nice! Maid In Japan doesn't get noticed much these days, I was so thrilled they played Forward at the acoustic show. Now that you seen this song Wave, check out the 2015 concert on Ohrenge's channel. It's called "at All Green Oasis", the first song they played is Be OK. You can REALLY see how Akane messed up her back with the way she was drumming, it looked cool AF... but you could definitely tell she was going to throw her back out at some point.
Great call on the songs provided to them influencing their music. They definitely learned from them and worked on things that the production thought that they were lacking. Saiki (supposedly drunkenly) encouraged Kanami to keep writing and submitting songs. 😂
Nice catch on Akane's posture too. I don't know specifically about her injury either, but I do remember her saying that fixing her upper body stability and posture helped her with the double bass pedals, rather than just simply training the feet.
The first song on the debut album.
There's an even earlier pro-shot live video that has surfaced recently, from February 2014, of "Knockin' on Your Heart" - it's crazy how far they've come since then.
I'd give my left kidney to have been at that show.
Even at this early stage you could tell they loved playing live and if they kept growing as musicians they were going to make it.
It's interesting that one of the things that struck me about Akane when I started watching Band-Maid's MV's in 2018 was that the drummer (Akane) had such proper, upright posture. At the time I assumed it must have been part of a formal training/schooling. But, I didn't realize she previously had back troubles, and that's understandable watching the video. I appreciate your analyses and thoughts Wave.
Thanks, that was a great old video, still shows the energy that they all bring to their shows and hats off to Miku for her selfless promotion of the band. There's another clip from the same venue where Milu brings out her guitar.
Wave, Thanks for this review. Every time I see a new Band Maid video my day is made. This was fun.
Miku can sure rock her twintails. Great to see the girls in their OG maid uniforms.
To me... this is the Band-Maid equivalent of "The Cavern" in 1961 for the Beatles. You see them with their first rabid fans, before anyone knew who they were.
Akutsu-sensei's song. Everybody is having fun, and I like it a lot👍😆
Although this song is very fun and cool, it just acts as a reminder of how much they have grown in performance style and complexity of their songs.
You can definitely see the difference in Akane's form today compared to back then. She's much more centered and controlled now.
The era of the fishnet stockings wow. Love everything about this song because of the feels I get from being a kid.
I remember the interview when akane mentioned her posture. There are a few good interviews of them in a bar and Miku talking about her muscle problems
Yep. Prophetic song. Band-Maid WERE going to be OK. It all worked out.
Catchy pop-punk music. Still pretty good.
when i play band maid music be ok in their maid in japan album well be first i wanna hear ...maid in japan album gives you punk rock vibe and i love punk rock that's why i start it down to the unseen world
Regarding Akane's posture, when you look at BM's early video, her back is crouched, and is leaning forward with her head drooping. This probably would not only strain her back but also her neck. When you look at the World Domination live 2020, her posture is quite different with her whole upper torso straight most of the time.
I finally realized what western band this song reminds me of! There was a semi-ska band in the 90s called Save Ferris. Yes after the movie. There's another great ska band with two female singers called Dance Hall Crashers the reminds me too.
Thank you for the reaction, Wave!
My pleasure Dean! Thank you!
Akane's posture in the early videos was of concern to me especially knowing what a hard hitter Akane is. I remember a film of Ginger Baker playing in Cream: the camera panned from Ginger's head down to his feet. Ginger's head, shoulders, biceps, and torso were almost motionless, only his forearms, wrists, legs, and feet were a blur of motion. Ginger never retired and played almost up until he died at age 80!
So I am glad to see Akane taking care of herself .
This is another reason why I admire Band-Maid: they're all very health conscious, not just for themselves, but for the band. They are all in this for the long haul and they do not want to let each other down.
I've read some comments lately, about them in the days before today, like, Misa wants to leave the band, because Misa thinks, this band won't work, then I've also read, that they almost disbanded a few years ago, and they said "it's okay, as long as we (the members) can still play together out there it's not a problem", but their song "Thrill" managed to save them, and when I saw their past story, I listened to their song which entitled "Before Yesterday", for some reason this song is very emotional, not meant for drama, considering their journey is not easy, so they can be like now, My regards to Miku and the members who managed to survive.
Those crowd shots from "Before Yesterday" were from their first US gig (Sakura-Con in Seattle). Seeing a Western crowd of that size responding with that much enthusiasm made MISA rethink whether they'd be able to make it.
The fire was there from the start.
My morning song, give me bunch of energy,
their "cavern" days...
Very 90s pop punk sound
Miku needs a tambourine for this song.
🤙🏼
My fav 😎
This song has always reminded me of the Hi Hi PuffyAmiYumi show theme.
SWEATY MINCHO!
My fave is "Key."
Me too and Big Dad as well 🙂🤙🏼🍻🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@curtisrrobles7885 I wish they'd whip out Key live one day. That chorus is killer.. and the breakdown... it's a Band-Maid Banger! 🔊
@@TomClark-Futoura that would be awesome
Good song, but doesn’t crack my playlists, which are weighted heavily towards the songs they’ve written. You can really hear the difference, even with their first-“Alone”. Not that some earlier songs aren’t amazing, like “Freezer”, and “Real Existence”. You’re right that this is an important stage for them… Band Maid before they blossomed.
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃
MISA MISA MISA!
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook 🤙🏼🥃🥃🥃
@@curtisrrobles7885 😝👏🍺
I can easily picture them all doing this song dressed like Cluppo 😊 Glad they didn't stick with this, but it's good retro fun. The intro slaps.
I hate Spotify too. It never plays the song you want. Instead it plays a playlist that just might have it somewhere, but you're not allowed to go to a specific song.
Once upon a time, Miku hadn't even thought of playing the guitar. This is from that time.
MISA MISA MISA!
LOL...think you had Spotify on shuffle, you just had to click on the song Be Ok
I know I’m kind of an idiot, but I did try that! 🤣
Miku without a guitar
THEPOLICE？
in my opinion this song sound like scandal