Japan loves the concept of a 'gap'. basically a disconnect between what you see and expect, compared to what you actually experience. so when you see 5 maids walk out on stage, you already have formed an opinion, then they hit you with the sick riffs/chords/licks/fills/vocals and that opinion is no more.
First got into rock in the early 60s. It was fun music. There was joy and excitement listening to groups. Band-Maid has brought that back into my life with their music. That happiness, it's a debt I can never repay and I love them for it. Great reaction as always. Thank you.
I’m 38 and after over a decade of cynicism towards new music during the 2010’s and discovering their music in a random movie purely by chance in late 2021, I can say with complete honesty the same thing happened to me. Band-Maid made me love music again. It’s impossible for me to fully articulate that emotion but rest assured they will always have my unwavering gratitude and devotion.
From Japan Even in Japan, if a cute woman performs in a maid outfit, she will be ridiculed. That was the case with BAND-MAID at first. They tried to overturn that with their performance. They have to prove that they are a real rock band with a live performance. That's how they do it. They say that when the band was unknown, they loved seeing the audience surprised when they started playing. They are all masters of playing, but even now they continue to strive to get better and show us new things. At last year's Yokohama Arena, Saiki performed alone on piano for the first time, and started the song with Miku's solo side guitar. Listen to their latest song, Protect You. BAND-MAID will play BAND-MAID Rock.
@toshimatyu6654 Yes. They play the maid game cheerfully, but at it's heart of hearts it is social protest - we'll show you what you expect, but if you think that's what a woman is, think again. The Afterlife music video gives a brief glimpse into the frustration subtext, even being shot where Miku used to work. Yokohama was a serious milestone for them. I bought the Blu-ray and they were on fire. It would be pretty difficult not to take them seriously at this point.
Well said! I agree with your analysis of the various textures that Misa produces by smoothly mixing picking styles. It's like finding the appropriate spice needed at the right time. There are few bands out there where you feel a genuine honesty to their performance and bliss from the players themselves. They are enjoying the moment as much or even more than the audience. I have been pushing this band onto friends, family and strangers since I first encountered them about 7 years ago and I still feel the same all these years later. It is criminal that they are not bigger than they are. They are a special band that needs to be illuminated.
The great ones make it look easy, not because it's _easy_ but because they're _great_ . Hardworking band that writes great catchy songs but with complexity if you listen for it, and they love performing live. Thanks for the reaction!
🤘Thank you for reacting to it! So good! That bass and the riff! You can see the smiles on all of their faces and if you listen there's a part you can here Saiki and Miku laughing at each other. If you watch that bass breakdown on slomo you can see how effortlessly MISA switches back and forth between picking and not picking.
You make some of the best comments. Really appreciate the astute and critically relevant observations and expressing and crystalizing the formless ideas of that speeding around in our heads.
That " Menthol Sound, " Man, only Eric, you nailed it as usual. I get it. MISA, especially is just mesmerizing. I'm not a musician but her base tone, and whole stage persona are just so captivating! I can hear her play all day. Band Maid is slowly taking over my play list. As for the maid outfits. I believe it's just a cultural thing that these Japanese musicians see themselves as performers and these special outfits as they call them, their stage armors provide them a collective identity. Almost all of these Japanese bands have them. Even if they preform in more casual attires as the Western bands like Nemophila, the whole band usually came out in some theme that's instantly identifiable for their band. Most fans of the Japanese music hardly pay any attention to what they wear. Anyone who dwell on their outfits would instantly out them as some music novice. They just are not worthy of any attention.
🤘🏼 ❤ Wow, Dude ! That was the BEST Band Maid musical break down I ever heard ! I love this band too & you nailed it, they do it so effective & effortlessly with smiles on their faces. The bass player & drummer blow my mind every time .
I actually like the online performance from a few years ago better because I really feel the sound is clearer to my ears but this is great too. Best rock band on the planet. I'm 72 and I've heard an awful lot but II am fixated on Band Maid. I've heard an awful lot of stuff and I'd pretty much given up on rock until these ladies dragged me back in.
Great review of a great band & song! They are special, been my favorite band for many years. Looking forward to the next Band-Maid reaction (from more east of Nashville)! 🤘🤘
I find it interesting, and I’m sure I’m not alone in this, there are people out there who think we Band-Maid fans watch them because they’re cute in the maid costumes. When they started coming on my feed 10 yrs ago I initially didn’t give them a listen to because of what they were wearing in that initial picture used for “Thrill.” I thought they were another JPop band and I wasn’t interested in that style of music. The first video I watched was their live performance of “Play” and boy did my jaw hurt after dropping to the ground so hard. I’ve been 100% invested in them ever since! 🤟🤟🤟🤟
Eric, thank you. You nailed exactly why we Maidiacs love this band. I'm an old geezer, and yes those young women are attractive, but their musical talent and PROFESSIONALISM is what sets them apart from many rock bands. You're right, they are the band you point out to aspiring rock bands and say "Do that!"
I my opinion the lyrics mean "Don't depend on God only to solve your problems, you have got to put forth an effort as well." Whether or not that's the message, I do believe there is a God for giving us this wonderful assemblage of five immensely talented, petite Japanese females and the wonderful music they have given us. The serendipity of how all five of them came together is remarkable.
Eric, thank you once again for your thoughtful comments. I said ‘elsewhere’ that in many ways these ladies remind me of RUSH. They strive for perfection (but knowing it can’t be reached) having fun performing amongst themselves (which translate to the audience excuse me -Masters and Princesses). And especially an appreciation of their audience and letting the audience 😏know. Longer comment than you may have wanted but still a ‘comment’.
Thanks Eric, great insights as always. Yes, Band Maid is uplifting. And Saiki over the last 18 months or so has really grown as a vocalist. She was flat out amazing in their 10th Year Anniversary shows in Nov. and Feb. Cheers.
Graqt reaction and wonderful commentary. Agree with all your points, a lot of the fans probably feel same way that you do, their music beings back that emotion/feelings when first discovering bands like Led Zeppelin or The Doors. Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid.
Like most Westerners, I had no idea what a Maid Cafe was and how they treat those girls. I try to explain to folks here that it would be like if 5 hot American chicks did punk/thrash/metal while dressed in Hooters gear. There is another song I've featured "Tokyo Calling" by a band I can't remember, who also is doing an "against social norms" type, but looks campy to Western viewers. But when you take time to research the work culture in Japan, you'll realize the pressure all these kids are under to perform, regardless of task. Plus Japan's trains are sick!! Cheers, Eric
I never thought about this song in relation to Feel Good Drag til now. Another song* I absolutely love. *Technically 2 songs and both are in my rotation because both versions have their strengths.
This song is such a rhythmic ride. Its not so amazing that five Japanese women dressed as maids are playing this style but that anyone is playing this style!
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No disrespect Eric but your audio was not the best on this one. ........."Menthol Miku"....LOVE It! Band-Maid would be ruling right now if it wasn't for the language barrier. 🤘🤘🤘
I recently swapped out capture devices and I think the new one is collecting audio from the camera and it created a "thin" sound. I need to make some adjustments for sure. Thanks! Cheers, Eric
Not only in the West, Most Japanese hard rock fans disliked their costumes and ignored and hated Band Maids without listening to their music. But once listen to them by any chance….
Love their music. Heavy as a freight train, intricate as a spiderweb. Perfect ensemble. They write and perform as if they share a single ego.
Japan loves the concept of a 'gap'. basically a disconnect between what you see and expect, compared to what you actually experience. so when you see 5 maids walk out on stage, you already have formed an opinion, then they hit you with the sick riffs/chords/licks/fills/vocals and that opinion is no more.
MISA is a Magician with her pick it disappears then reappears .
Excellent comments as usual, Eric, always look forward to what you have to say 🤘
First got into rock in the early 60s. It was fun music. There was joy and excitement listening to groups. Band-Maid has brought that back into my life with their music. That happiness, it's a debt I can never repay and I love them for it. Great reaction as always. Thank you.
I’m 38 and after over a decade of cynicism towards new music during the 2010’s and discovering their music in a random movie purely by chance in late 2021, I can say with complete honesty the same thing happened to me. Band-Maid made me love music again. It’s impossible for me to fully articulate that emotion but rest assured they will always have my unwavering gratitude and devotion.
From Japan Even in Japan, if a cute woman performs in a maid outfit, she will be ridiculed. That was the case with BAND-MAID at first. They tried to overturn that with their performance. They have to prove that they are a real rock band with a live performance. That's how they do it. They say that when the band was unknown, they loved seeing the audience surprised when they started playing. They are all masters of playing, but even now they continue to strive to get better and show us new things. At last year's Yokohama Arena, Saiki performed alone on piano for the first time, and started the song with Miku's solo side guitar. Listen to their latest song, Protect You. BAND-MAID will play BAND-MAID Rock.
@toshimatyu6654 Yes. They play the maid game cheerfully, but at it's heart of hearts it is social protest - we'll show you what you expect, but if you think that's what a woman is, think again. The Afterlife music video gives a brief glimpse into the frustration subtext, even being shot where Miku used to work. Yokohama was a serious milestone for them. I bought the Blu-ray and they were on fire. It would be pretty difficult not to take them seriously at this point.
Been listening to them for 9 years now, they just keep getting better:)
Well said! I agree with your analysis of the various textures that Misa produces by smoothly mixing picking styles. It's like finding the appropriate spice needed at the right time. There are few bands out there where you feel a genuine honesty to their performance and bliss from the players themselves. They are enjoying the moment as much or even more than the audience. I have been pushing this band onto friends, family and strangers since I first encountered them about 7 years ago and I still feel the same all these years later. It is criminal that they are not bigger than they are. They are a special band that needs to be illuminated.
Always a pleasure listening to you Eric. Thanks for your thoughts on a great song 🙂
I can hear Lemmy signing "Lu Lu, Lu Lu"
Eric, I’m always impressed with how you come up with new and distinct ways to talk about this band.
Keep rocking on man! 🤘
Horns for BAND-MAID and horns for you! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
The great ones make it look easy, not because it's _easy_ but because they're _great_ . Hardworking band that writes great catchy songs but with complexity if you listen for it, and they love performing live. Thanks for the reaction!
Best commentary I have heard in a very long time . The ladies are indeed very special indeed.
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🤘Thank you for reacting to it! So good! That bass and the riff! You can see the smiles on all of their faces and if you listen there's a part you can here Saiki and Miku laughing at each other. If you watch that bass breakdown on slomo you can see how effortlessly MISA switches back and forth between picking and not picking.
God, I hope Band-Maid creates a song like Jane's Addiction "Three Days". That would be an epic Mincho solo.
OMNG! Astute observations, Eric!
You make some of the best comments. Really appreciate the astute and critically relevant observations and expressing and crystalizing the formless ideas of that speeding around in our heads.
That " Menthol Sound, " Man, only Eric, you nailed it as usual. I get it. MISA, especially is just mesmerizing. I'm not a musician but her base tone, and whole stage persona are just so captivating! I can hear her play all day. Band Maid is slowly taking over my play list.
As for the maid outfits. I believe it's just a cultural thing that these Japanese musicians see themselves as performers and these special outfits as they call them, their stage armors provide them a collective identity. Almost all of these Japanese bands have them. Even if they preform in more casual attires as the Western bands like Nemophila, the whole band usually came out in some theme that's instantly identifiable for their band. Most fans of the Japanese music hardly pay any attention to what they wear. Anyone who dwell on their outfits would instantly out them as some music novice. They just are not worthy of any attention.
Another Cadillac reaction/analysis to a magnificent band! They are the standard. Yessiree!
*BAND MAID!*
Great once again Eric with your post commentary thoughts.
The Jane's Addiction link instantly made sense 🙂
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First impression. Awesome drums.
🤘🏼 ❤ Wow, Dude ! That was the BEST Band Maid musical break down I ever heard ! I love this band too & you nailed it, they do it so effective & effortlessly with smiles on their faces. The bass player & drummer blow my mind every time .
🤘 Great reaction Eric. Your commentary was spot on.
I actually like the online performance from a few years ago better because I really feel the sound is clearer to my ears but this is great too. Best rock band on the planet. I'm 72 and I've heard an awful lot but II am fixated on Band Maid. I've heard an awful lot of stuff and I'd pretty much given up on rock until these ladies dragged me back in.
Thank you. Great words 🔥🤘❤️
Thanks, Eric! Awesome reaction to an awesome band 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great review of a great band & song! They are special, been my favorite band for many years. Looking forward to the next Band-Maid reaction (from more east of Nashville)! 🤘🤘
I find it interesting, and I’m sure I’m not alone in this, there are people out there who think we Band-Maid fans watch them because they’re cute in the maid costumes. When they started coming on my feed 10 yrs ago I initially didn’t give them a listen to because of what they were wearing in that initial picture used for “Thrill.” I thought they were another JPop band and I wasn’t interested in that style of music. The first video I watched was their live performance of “Play” and boy did my jaw hurt after dropping to the ground so hard. I’ve been 100% invested in them ever since! 🤟🤟🤟🤟
Wonderful reaction, you really get it (sorry, no devil horns, it ain’t showing) 😂
🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
Great review and understanding!
Eric, thank you. You nailed exactly why we Maidiacs love this band. I'm an old geezer, and yes those young women are attractive, but their musical talent and PROFESSIONALISM is what sets them apart from many rock bands. You're right, they are the band you point out to aspiring rock bands and say "Do that!"
When Saiki says jump even this 66(at the time) year old guy was jumping! Such an awesome song live, MISA and Akane are cosmic fire the whole song!
You want horns? We have horns. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I come here to find the words to describe why I love Band Maid. Thanks, Eric 😊
Rocking performance.🤘😆🤘 Just incredible talent.
I see Band-Maid, I like and watch. Thank you 🤘
One of their most beautiful bridges.
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I my opinion the lyrics mean "Don't depend on God only to solve your problems, you have got to put forth an effort as well." Whether or not that's the message, I do believe there is a God for giving us this wonderful assemblage of five immensely talented, petite Japanese females and the wonderful music they have given us. The serendipity of how all five of them came together is remarkable.
Eric, thank you once again for your thoughtful comments. I said ‘elsewhere’ that in many ways these ladies remind me of RUSH. They strive for perfection (but knowing it can’t be reached) having fun performing amongst themselves (which translate to the audience excuse me -Masters and Princesses). And especially an appreciation of their audience and letting the audience 😏know. Longer comment than you may have wanted but still a ‘comment’.
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Band Maid: We want to do Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Primus, and Green Day...in the SAME SONG. 🤘
🤘Is one good enough? Or should I throw some extras? 🤘🤘
Perfect reactiom to perfect musicians
Thanks Eric, great insights as always. Yes, Band Maid is uplifting. And Saiki over the last 18 months or so has really grown as a vocalist. She was flat out amazing in their 10th Year Anniversary shows in Nov. and Feb. Cheers.
Great reaction to a Great band!!!
Great voice Eric and very knowledgeable about music and musicians. Very informative reactions thank you
I've seen a few reactionsvideos over the last couple of years, and this has to be one of the best.🤘
Graqt reaction and wonderful commentary. Agree with all your points, a lot of the fans probably feel same way that you do, their music beings back that emotion/feelings when first discovering bands like Led Zeppelin or The Doors. Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid.
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A pop-rock band with a thrash metal undertone. Yeah, you get it. Thanks for your insights.
Always enjoy your comments, Eric. I'm a long-time resident of Japan and your analyses of Japanese culture are almost always spot on.
Like most Westerners, I had no idea what a Maid Cafe was and how they treat those girls. I try to explain to folks here that it would be like if 5 hot American chicks did punk/thrash/metal while dressed in Hooters gear. There is another song I've featured "Tokyo Calling" by a band I can't remember, who also is doing an "against social norms" type, but looks campy to Western viewers. But when you take time to research the work culture in Japan, you'll realize the pressure all these kids are under to perform, regardless of task. Plus Japan's trains are sick!!
Cheers,
Eric
Yea *BAND-MAID* 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I never thought about this song in relation to Feel Good Drag til now. Another song* I absolutely love.
*Technically 2 songs and both are in my rotation because both versions have their strengths.
Great reaction and well put it the way you said it
Hell Yeah brother!
love that bass
Great reaction Eric 😊👊🤘🤘
This song is such a rhythmic ride. Its not so amazing that five Japanese women dressed as maids are playing this style but that anyone is playing this style!
🤘Great react again,
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🤘Thanks Eric, great commentary and analysis; from north Chatt Town…
well done
Misa can go from pick to slap in the blink of an eye. Hint, she tucks in her 1st finger!
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🤘Your analysis of B-M is the best on YT !
Misa plays with her fingers and a pick and swiches back and forth sometimes several times in one song.
Band Maid continue to do Band Maid things.
Great reaction. and nice explanation 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Welcome to the "Pigeon Hole"! Here's a link to everything BANDMAID: www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje, Enjoy!
BAND-MAID🤘🤩🤘
リアクションありがとうございます👍
CAN'T UNDERSTAND HER...SHE SOUNDS LIKE A CAT DROWNING IN WATER.
I don’t know why anyone would let costumes stop them from listening to great music especially when they look so good.
Thank you Eric!🤘🤘
Great reaction !
I recommend you the new comeback to dreamcatcher "justice" 🔥
🤟🤟🤟🤟sorry for the delay.
I've had singers ask me not to do so much while they are singing, they have trouble with the melody. Then there is Saiki
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Hey, I have been trying to find your discord, I am already a member of a couple of groups there but can't find you. Please help.
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No disrespect Eric but your audio was not the best on this one. ........."Menthol Miku"....LOVE It!
Band-Maid would be ruling right now if it wasn't for the language barrier.
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I recently swapped out capture devices and I think the new one is collecting audio from the camera and it created a "thin" sound. I need to make some adjustments for sure. Thanks!
Cheers,
Eric
Only for you Eric 😉🤘🤘
Can't understand her vocals....plus...she sounds like a drowning cat
Thanks Eric🤘
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘Great talk as always! GO BAND-MAID!!!!!🕊🍌🍻☕⚾
🤘🤘 Thank you for Band-Maid and have a good day!!! 🤘🤘
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Have you seen Akane and Pau playing together?
Enjoy your insights.
1234 parking lot!
Do you have a Google alert for No God Band Maid?
No, we have PSP (Pigeon Sensory Perception).
There he is! Had to scroll down lookin'! But I knew it was here somewhere. Hahaha
Another win for PolskaBob! 🏆
Come on, Bob. "1234 how be long". (lol) It is a bad a** song either way.. One of my favorites from Band-Maid.
🤘 Band-Maid!!!! 🤘
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😂😂😂 singer sounds like a cat drowning in water
Not only in the West, Most Japanese hard rock fans disliked their costumes and ignored and hated Band Maids without listening to their music. But once listen to them by any chance….
Po.
There seems to be plenty of people who likes these Japanese metal bands...well I'm not one of them.
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