The shear technical precision BAND-MAID always displays is amazing. As one RUclips reviewer once said "No matter what you do in life, whether you are a professional or not there is going to be a Japanese lady in a maid outfit that is better than you"!!!!
I believe that was Mr. Rock n Roll, another prominent reactor, who happened to be at the Dallas show as I was, in Oct. 22. During the the "intermission" / crowd interaction, he yells "AH KAH NAY"!!!! The band recognized him and Miku said "Ahhhh.. RUclips!" Was so cool.
What separates Band-Maid from all other bands: strength of song writing, proliferous creativity, quality and depth of musicianship, unique Individual style & captivating performance, palpable band synergy, expansive soundscape, and consistency of excellence. All of that requires years of long hours of hard work, laser focus, compatibility, and a shipload of talent. Piece of cake!
@@RyanMear Well, Ryan, I could have said it this way: Three ways one can compare Band-Maid with all other rock groups: 1) Song Production -- Are there few "B" songs in a large catalog of consistently good to great songs? Are they prolific writers producing about an album per year with current, worldwide touring schedules and events? 2) Musicianship -- Are they all around accomplished musicians that write their individual parts to support the song? Does their playing as well as the entire band sound and performance create a synergy that moves you and creates a sense of joy? 3) Members -- Are their personalities and appearance on and off stage engaging, inspiring, and genuine? Do they and their media outlets consistently interact with and support their fans? Are their products unique, of high quality, and easily available? One reason Band-Maid fans love the Maids is because they excel in each one of these criteria. Of course, there's another vitally important factor that creates a fandom: the individual connection. And that's something no one can concoct, buy or predict. 😆
@@RyanMear But like Band-Maid, I did it a little different the second time (verse). ;-) I'm looking forward to a couple of B-M songs I don't think you've covered yet, unless I missed them in a live stream or something: Don't Let Me Down, I Can’t Live Without You, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage, Start Over, Fate, You, Hide-and-Seek, The Dragon Cries, Wonderland, Clang, Awkward, One and Only, Alive or Dead, Honey, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, The Non Fiction Days, and the Band-Maiko series. 😳
About Miku: appreciate that she can play rhythm (many times syncopated) and sing high or low harmony when needed. She also writes lyrics to Kanami's instrumentals. She is just as talented in her own way as her band mates.
Thanks for this one. I have said from the beginning that Kanami was not given the recognition that she deserves. She is entitled to being recognized as one of the best young guitarists of this era. Her style is like no other and her sense of timing is nearly perfect. She knows just what a song needs from her to make it perfect. She is no show off or self centered when it comes to her music. But she can play with the best that ever was.
I love how MISA often plays something similar to the melody line, that is way cool. I try to emulate MISA's way of doing stuff in my bass playing learning from her.
As what everybody says, there's no miss BAND-MAID song. At first listen, I thought Spirit was just a speedy punkish song... that was until the first chorus... from there on, the dynamic arrangement tickled my music lover in me and slapped away any doubts.
And the fact that Band-Maid do not have live albums is criminal. At this point, I'm gonna have to rip the live blu-rays into mp3s so I can crank them in the car.
This may sound sappy but it is heart felt. It's been 2 years since I discovered Band-Maid, now I can't imagine my world without them. They bring so much musical joy to me, every day!! I just love each of them. Thank you Band-Maid, ladies, you are just awesome.
Freezer is a cool song from the album New Beginning. They didn’t write the songs on that album but they sure played the hell out of what they were given.
Spirit, from the domination album! This album solidifies Band-Maid as a super group!! Ryan check out Fate from the same album! Great tune with a nice heavy riff!
When Saiki first returned to action after her vocal cord surgery in 2017, they had already been brainstorming how to lighten her effort, especially during her recovery period (she came back in less than a month - yikes). One of several important things they did was for Miku to periodically come in and sing some parts of the song in Saiki's place, providing a couple of lines or a verse for Saiki to rest momentarily. "Seamless" was the word that hit me for that too. If I hadn't seen it in the live videos of that time (September through the end of December 2017), I would not have known the shift ever happened, but there it was. Miku doesn't have the vocal power and some other qualities that Saiki does, but she is amazingly versatile and accurate - a delightful singer in her own right. I am very thankful we have both in the same awesome band.
@@jamesredman1263 well put. I cringe everything time I read a very few fans saying she has a pedal for that voice. Those have never seen them play live or without mix corrections during the online shows. It was very apparent
Zepp Tokyo 2018 is an awesome concert by BAND-MAID. One of my favorite song from this performance is “CLANG”, also from the World Domination album and one of the most underrated BAND-MAID song. Thanks Ryan ✌🏻
Man, that’s why you’re kickass! Thank you for taking the time and effort to dig up the absolute best form of Spirit from this show! One of my favorites with Akane putting in the work.💪🏻🤘🏻
Ooooh yes!. The best form to savour World Domination LP is listening the Zepp Tokyo performance. The mix of the disk is a little flat while the live performance is absolutely outstanding. I´m so glad you have go to the live for this one. That "Spirit" comes to life live!. Your vault still hides huge secrets in there.... waiting for "Awkward" with eagerness. It's been a long time since anyone has shown it on YT and the song deserves it. Great job sir!!.
From the same album, you definitely have to check out the chunky slow-groove classic "Fate", and also be one of the rare reactors to listen to "Rock in Me" - an infectious tune, J-pop influenced but with that unmistakable BM sound - featuring Miku on lead vocals and perhaos providing the best glimpse of what Miku's original vision of the band might have sounded like without the addition of Saiki....
Spirit was the fastest tempo song at 175 bpm. So Akane was practicing her drumming at 175 bpm. One day, Kanami told Akane ”I just made a new song for you to challenge". That song was Rinne at 190 bpm. After that, Kanami made Different at 210 bpm, and then Black Hole at 220 bpm! A rumor says that Kanami is working on a new song at 225 bpm😏
@@_DriveTime Actually, Kanami didn't say "faster" than Dragon Force. What she said was "I will aim at 225 bpm" which is the fastest tempo song by Dragon Force. What Miku said was "Our fastest song so far is Black Hole at 220 bpm. So she will make a faster tempo song than that."😉
"The Game" - released June 18, 2014, at 240 BPM is the fastest DragonForce song to date. Herman Li , when asked by Kanami what their fastest song was, didn't know offhand but took a guess that it was "maybe 220..225? The fans would know.." So Kanami has her work cut out for her (Akane too!) 🎴
@@K.H.D710 Herman Li , when asked by Kanami what their fastest song was, didn't know offhand but took a guess that it was "maybe 220..225? The fans would know.." and of course made her statement she would aim for that. In actuality, the fastest song by DragonForce to date is "The Game" at 240 BPM but I'll wait and see if the Maids are up to it. That's a pretty tall order but I would love to see Kanami burn it-up and a supersonic pigeon go flying on that rhythm guitar!) 🕊️• °. _____--__ / PO!!
4:20 -- 'domination'. the other solo was from 'secret my lips'. the mystery still eludes me, but nothing more than just to know the answer. and yes, it doesn't in any way diminish the greatness of these ladies.
A..KAN..E!!! Jeeeezus, she's MASTERFUL! Well, there's the "getting blown away by Band-Maid again" for the week. (I think it averages out to more than once per week.) I've never enjoyed "Oooo, Oooo, Oooos" so much. As always, thanks train loads my friend!
It was cool and refreshing :) Thanx man.Just a question... Someone know something about a concert video about one of my favorite?That is" Decided by myself"And another missing tune the "Arcadia girl" :(
There's a decent live fancam of Arcadia Girl from the 2016 Mexican show(s?). Good news/bad news they were right in front of Kanami, Misa way over on the other side is a little faint. Girls introducing themselves to the crowd is really nice. Misa seemed a little overwhelmed by the cheers she received. Song starts at the four minute mark. I have no recollection either way re: Decided by myself ruclips.net/video/CL-JusJV10A/видео.html
Another great song, glad you have that live Zepp Tokyo to present these songs live - since there is no MV. You know what is almost criminal? That THIS particular show is not on a stand alone BluRay/DVD but part of a (now) very expensive special edition box of the single "Start Over" (here is a very very different song out of the Band-Maid catalogue... still love it though)... The live BluRay/DVD they released in 2020 is awesome but for me there are a few things that makes it not as good as this one - the guitar sound and the fact that in this one they have the full concert and on the 2020 live BluRay/DVD, they took off the acoustic songs that were played. Still, my fav overall sound is the live from 2017 at Shinkiba Studio Coast (the best "Play" version, "Matchless Gum", etc). Anyway, everything is so good in this live and Saiki is my fav singer these days. Thumbs up!
And the Secret My Lips solo. I think it's just the opening roar of the solo though. But yeah, the entrance into the solo reminded me of Domination. Maybe not the same notes, but just the conceit of it.
The solo was originally from Secret My Lips, reused in Domination and the intro used again to start the Spirit! solo. She really seems to like that solo :-)
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Hey Ryan. Glad you enjoyed the song. This is an underrated song. Yes, the first part of that solo is used in Domination's mini solo or as I like to call it the "transition solo". You're correct about the speed picking part. The songs from the World Domination album will be closer sonically only in comparison to other albums. Kanami talked about having very little time in submitting songs for the album in a past interview. Thanks again.
As others have mentioned, the intro to the first mini solo in "Domination" is the riff you heard at the beginning of the "SPIRIT!" solo. The main solo to "Domination" is almost a note for note copy of the solo from "Secret my lips/Secret MAIKO lips". Also on this album is a song called "Carry on living", it has a riff that Kanami reused for the beginning of "Blooming". My thoughts on it are she is WAY to prolific & talented of a song writer for it NOT to be intentional... I think it's "call backs" meant to connect all the material, like a "Band-Maid Extended Universe" type of thing, lol.
That is an exciting and perceptive comment regarding Kanami and Band-Maid (since all the members have input). If Bach (yes, Johann Sebastian Bach) would reuse melodies and material from a single song in numerous compositions, and he is without a doubt one of the world's great composers. So why can't Kanami, who is fast becoming a leading modern-day composer in her own rights and to our benefit.
Yeah the solo is very similar to the solo after the first chorus in Domination (but just the beginning of it). Kanami's solos are so memorable that it happens every now and then. But I love the tune anyway that's fine by me!😉
Ryan! Greetings! Sorry (I am not apologizing), I have this habit of re-visiting reactions (at least from a few reactors! LOL). The reason is that I am discovering some of their songs that are "ahead" of their evolution! Sorry again to repeat myself, but such pieces sound too much as a precursor to what they will offer in the near future, even if they proceed through at least three parallel genres of their own. Either they will keep throwing in different facets of their own at all times, or they will venture into different paths. It might well be something in between. Blimey! I love these ladies! On another note, I have rarely seen Saiki singing so "aggressively" all teeth bared in her most jazzy mode. Miku is also unusually leaving her cute image behind her then. Kanami is definitely going jazz along with Misa and Akane. I sense a carefully controlled aggression there, as if they wished no harm to their fans. At the same time they are being sly, crafty and intelligent! Why do I always start a novel about them!?LOL Take good care of yourself (ves)! Best regards, RobertGilles
Since watching this video, this song has gone from "really good" to "one of my absolute favorites" and I've listened to it a couple times today, actually!
Hi Ryan good video man, i don't if anyone mention the song "about us", if you ever have the chance to do it someday, i recommend to do both versionm in Band Maid's channel. Not many people recommend this one, maybe because is not "heavy" or is too "poppy" for them, i don't know.
Now, why haven't I seen this video before? Oh yeah, it's because I'm a lazy old fart. Fortunately, I'm subscribed here, so I don't have to miss it. 👍 I agree that Kanami is criminally underrated, but so are Saiki and Miku. Thanks Ryan and Astrogazer (hope I got that right)!
Ryan, it is getting a bit chilly here in Shizuoka, in spite of the mildest climate in Japan after Okinawa and Japanese sake is getting better for it! We are actually going to shoot a new video on Monday on another local sake brewer. Wished that Band Maid could write a song on sake warming you up on a cold day! LOL Now, this song is definitely their most jazzy composition. It does take some bravery and talent to offer it to their fans who must constantly adjust and improve their hearing (now, that was nasty of me!), but in this case I entertain the suspicion that Kanami is fomenting something for the future and leading Misa and Akane into it! I do think that Saiki and Miku have the right vocal ability to follow that road someday. After all rock is a baby of jazz, ain't it? Mark my words, and if I leave this world before they start moving into a new genre (Band Maid Jazz Metal?), remember I noticed it! LOL Since my home Dragon is on wine again, I will have to wait one more day before opening that new bottle of local sake I just found! Blimey, I forgot to mention: great reaction as usual! But I will have to find a new way to express my gratitude! Mata ne/又ね！All the best! Robert-Gilles/Bilbo/The Aging-Decrepit Dragon
I am here again, 65 Japanese old man, Anyway, BANDMAID's play intersession (interplay) session between KANAMI's Guitar and Misa's Base (especially tapping and slapping) with AKANE's drumming is awesome and amazing. which is just like the Jazz music session. I merely have heard this style in Rock or any other music genre.
This song is just fuckin' groove city. From the start of the second verse through the start of the final chorus, Akane plays like... 7 different grooves in a row without repeating any of them. Bands don't DO that. Not in a 3.5 minute mainstream rock song anyway.
You have done a lot Japanese rock and some Nightwish... Have you heard band called Apocalyptica? Three man and cellos + drummer. Playing rock. They started with Metallica covers and now doing own music. They have different singers allmost every song. There have been Corey Taylor, Gavin Rossdale, Till Lindman and many more. Highly recommend 👍
@@RyanMear never heard that. Three cellos and drummer. Finnish band. Here is link Apocalyptica feat. Corey Taylor - I'm not Jesus ruclips.net/video/SXi0NSghf5Q/видео.html
Cool! I'll check them out👍 the 2cellos did a collab with Steve Vai playing AC/DC and some cool videos of them playing classical music then morphing it into some modern hard rock, also covering Nirvana.
@@RyanMear ok, thanks! 👍 I'm jumping this Apocalyptica rabbit hole now after Nightwish, so much good music... I'm new in metal genre 😅 but Nightwish opened so many doors to me 👍 now I'm hoping Floor would collab with Apocalyptica... 🤔 Oh, and by the way Marko is performing in December singing christmas songs with other metal legends here in Finland ❤️
We all know Band-Maid had songs written for them and some even had some help arrangements wise from Mincho and we know they run the show since Alone but covering other's songs only happened a couple of times. Their best work in that small sample is MUCC's Honey which they literally made their own mostly thanks to Sai-chan's vocals. It has a wicked bass line from MISA that is very reminiscent of Dick Dale king of the surfer guitars. Wicked. Sacramento loves Band-Maid. Regards.
Yep criminally is the good word… I have to say it is my least favorite from World Domination still a good song and better than everything you can hear on radio but this song doesn’t click with me 🤷♂️ A song I’d really like to see your reaction is Awkward (preferably the live version at Shinkiba). Keep up the good work 👍
Spirit is possibly one of my least favorite songs by Band-Maid. I don't know why but it just doesn't resonate with me. Also, is it just me or does the sound seem off? Seems like it is playing slower than it should.
"That's the way it goes!"
The shear technical precision BAND-MAID always displays is amazing. As one RUclips reviewer once said "No matter what you do in life, whether you are a professional or not there is going to be a Japanese lady in a maid outfit that is better than you"!!!!
I believe that was Mr. Rock n Roll, another prominent reactor, who happened to be at the Dallas show as I was, in Oct. 22. During the the "intermission" / crowd interaction, he yells "AH KAH NAY"!!!! The band recognized him and Miku said "Ahhhh.. RUclips!" Was so cool.
What separates Band-Maid from all other bands: strength of song writing, proliferous creativity, quality and depth of musicianship, unique Individual style & captivating performance, palpable band synergy, expansive soundscape, and consistency of excellence. All of that requires years of long hours of hard work, laser focus, compatibility, and a shipload of talent. Piece of cake!
That's IT?!
@@RyanMear 😄
@@RyanMear Well, Ryan, I could have said it this way:
Three ways one can compare Band-Maid with all other rock groups:
1) Song Production -- Are there few "B" songs in a large catalog of consistently good to great songs? Are they prolific writers producing about an album per year with current, worldwide touring schedules and events?
2) Musicianship -- Are they all around accomplished musicians that write their individual parts to support the song? Does their playing as well as the entire band sound and performance create a synergy that moves you and creates a sense of joy?
3) Members -- Are their personalities and appearance on and off stage engaging, inspiring, and genuine? Do they and their media outlets consistently interact with and support their fans? Are their products unique, of high quality, and easily available?
One reason Band-Maid fans love the Maids is because they excel in each one of these criteria. Of course, there's another vitally important factor that creates a fandom: the individual connection. And that's something no one can concoct, buy or predict. 😆
..... you alrrady said that!
@@RyanMear But like Band-Maid, I did it a little different the second time (verse). ;-) I'm looking forward to a couple of B-M songs I don't think you've covered yet, unless I missed them in a live stream or something: Don't Let Me Down, I Can’t Live Without You, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage, Start Over, Fate, You, Hide-and-Seek, The Dragon Cries, Wonderland, Clang, Awkward, One and Only, Alive or Dead, Honey, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, The Non Fiction Days, and the Band-Maiko series. 😳
About Miku: appreciate that she can play rhythm (many times syncopated) and sing high or low harmony when needed. She also writes lyrics to Kanami's instrumentals. She is just as talented in her own way as her band mates.
Thanks for this one. I have said from the beginning that Kanami was not given the recognition that she deserves. She is entitled to being recognized as one of the best young guitarists of this era. Her style is like no other and her sense of timing is nearly perfect. She knows just what a song needs from her to make it perfect. She is no show off or self centered when it comes to her music. But she can play with the best that ever was.
I love how MISA often plays something similar to the melody line, that is way cool. I try to emulate MISA's way of doing stuff in my bass playing learning from her.
I mean what can you say but so damn COOL!! Young Women on the road to greatness in Rock history!
This is what happens when you put 3 girls from music school, 1 girl who grew up studying in the Idol world, and one girl who studied voice on her own!
As what everybody says, there's no miss BAND-MAID song. At first listen, I thought Spirit was just a speedy punkish song... that was until the first chorus... from there on, the dynamic arrangement tickled my music lover in me and slapped away any doubts.
That's the spirit!. The live version makes me appreciate the studio version even more.
And the fact that Band-Maid do not have live albums is criminal. At this point, I'm gonna have to rip the live blu-rays into mp3s so I can crank them in the car.
@N P I NEED to learn how
Psst... come to the Discord...we have goodies
@@RyanMear tried but it is telling me the invite has expired bloody Discord so hard to use (or start using anyway)
Wtf...I just be forgetting to use the invites that don't expire.....
Not heard this one before. Kanami's music brain is clearly moving to a new level as is her guitar technique. Awesome.
This may sound sappy but it is heart felt. It's been 2 years since I discovered Band-Maid, now I can't imagine my world without them. They bring so much musical joy to me, every day!! I just love each of them. Thank you Band-Maid, ladies, you are just awesome.
Makes sense to me
3:51 So. fuckin'. good. Hahaha!
Enjoyed it as always, great reaction!
Freezer is a cool song from the album New Beginning. They didn’t write the songs on that album but they sure played the hell out of what they were given.
Spirit, from the domination album! This album solidifies Band-Maid as a super group!! Ryan check out Fate from the same album! Great tune with a nice heavy riff!
5:42 Ryan, also pay attention to Miku's switch from low to high pitch voice. I always find it amazing how she does it seamlessly
Yes, for sure! Damn, I forgot to mention that too... I'm slipping!
Yes, her "frog" voice
When Saiki first returned to action after her vocal cord surgery in 2017, they had already been brainstorming how to lighten her effort, especially during her recovery period (she came back in less than a month - yikes). One of several important things they did was for Miku to periodically come in and sing some parts of the song in Saiki's place, providing a couple of lines or a verse for Saiki to rest momentarily.
"Seamless" was the word that hit me for that too. If I hadn't seen it in the live videos of that time (September through the end of December 2017), I would not have known the shift ever happened, but there it was.
Miku doesn't have the vocal power and some other qualities that Saiki does, but she is amazingly versatile and accurate - a delightful singer in her own right. I am very thankful we have both in the same awesome band.
@@jamesredman1263 well put.
I cringe everything time I read a very few fans saying she has a pedal for that voice. Those have never seen them play live or without mix corrections during the online shows. It was very apparent
@@jamesredman1263 Very sharp, too, mate! A lot of people to thank!
God I love this band!
Bandmaid has a song called You that is pretty cool with some interesting parts.
Zepp Tokyo 2018 is an awesome concert by BAND-MAID. One of my favorite song from this performance is “CLANG”, also from the World Domination album and one of the most underrated BAND-MAID song.
Thanks Ryan ✌🏻
I agree about Clang! One of my favourite tunes.
This is in my top 5 live performance. Awesome
Man, that’s why you’re kickass! Thank you for taking the time and effort to dig up the absolute best form of Spirit from this show! One of my favorites with Akane putting in the work.💪🏻🤘🏻
Yess!!! Love this song! So happy Ryan gets into the non-reacted to songs. Some of their best are the not as popular songs.
World Domination is a nearly flawless album. It is also a concept album. Sacramento loves Band-Maid. "That's the way it goes." Pure Miku.
I want this as the opener on the U.S. tour; at least on whatever show I can get to, lol.
I just love this song more and more, keep climbing!
Ooooh yes!. The best form to savour World Domination LP is listening the Zepp Tokyo performance. The mix of the disk is a little flat while the live performance is absolutely outstanding. I´m so glad you have go to the live for this one. That "Spirit" comes to life live!. Your vault still hides huge secrets in there.... waiting for "Awkward" with eagerness. It's been a long time since anyone has shown it on YT and the song deserves it. Great job sir!!.
From the same album, you definitely have to check out the chunky slow-groove classic "Fate", and also be one of the rare reactors to listen to "Rock in Me" - an infectious tune, J-pop influenced but with that unmistakable BM sound - featuring Miku on lead vocals and perhaos providing the best glimpse of what Miku's original vision of the band might have sounded like without the addition of Saiki....
Band Maid is the greatest rock/hard rock band in the world. Next level talent and musicianship. EPIC
don't think I've seen this live version - instant classic! ♥
Spirit was the fastest tempo song at 175 bpm. So Akane was practicing her drumming at 175 bpm. One day, Kanami told Akane ”I just made a new song for you to challenge". That song was Rinne at 190 bpm.
After that, Kanami made Different at 210 bpm, and then Black Hole at 220 bpm!
A rumor says that Kanami is working on a new song at 225 bpm😏
The rumor was started by Kanami telling Herman Li they were going to write a faster song than Dragon Force.😈 I'd call it more of a promise.
@@_DriveTime Actually, Kanami didn't say "faster" than Dragon Force. What she said was "I will aim at 225 bpm" which is the fastest tempo song by Dragon Force. What Miku said was "Our fastest song so far is Black Hole at 220 bpm. So she will make a faster tempo song than that."😉
"The Game" - released June 18, 2014, at 240 BPM is the fastest DragonForce song to date. Herman Li , when asked by Kanami what their fastest song was, didn't know offhand but took a guess that it was "maybe 220..225? The fans would know.."
So Kanami has her work cut out for her (Akane too!) 🎴
@@vdrlng Akane (and Saiki) will tell Kanami "Are you going to kill me?" if Kanami composes a new song at 240 bpm😝
@@K.H.D710 Herman Li , when asked by Kanami what their fastest song was, didn't know offhand but took a guess that it was "maybe 220..225? The fans would know.." and of course made her statement she would aim for that. In actuality, the fastest song by DragonForce to date is "The Game" at 240 BPM but I'll wait and see if the Maids are up to it. That's a pretty tall order but I would love to see Kanami burn it-up and a supersonic pigeon go flying on that rhythm guitar!) 🕊️• °. _____--__ / PO!!
Great deeper track!
And bonus... You get to see Miku's (Po!) pearl-front Zemaitis! ❤
4:20 -- 'domination'. the other solo was from 'secret my lips'. the mystery still eludes me, but nothing more than just to know the answer. and yes, it doesn't in any way diminish the greatness of these ladies.
Spirit is a great song. Love this performance. The one thing I like better in the original, is that Akane's drumming is more intense there.
The beginning of the solo was from "Domination" I feel..... but just the start of the solo..... another Band-Maid song that's not long enough
This is one of my personal favorite songs, glad you were able to find a good live version.
That solo is partially from domination love the react. I really love their last 3 albums. Long Live the PO
What a good choice !!! Another great song from Domination! I look forward to Clang or Fate !!
Thanks, Ryan !!
Awesome! So next one should be "Clang".
There´s a cool live version out there with a Kanami Misa tapping battle intro.
Yes, it has to be Live.
A..KAN..E!!! Jeeeezus, she's MASTERFUL! Well, there's the "getting blown away by Band-Maid again" for the week. (I think it averages out to more than once per week.) I've never enjoyed "Oooo, Oooo, Oooos" so much. As always, thanks train loads my friend!
Great pick. Another example of their eccentric, brilliant writing.
LOL! I semi panicked when you started with the studio version, Cause this tune bangs much more live!!
Buddy I am listening to this from a hospital bed. Maids have the power to heal. BM4EVER
Yesss! I hope you get better soon!
@@RyanMear Thank you Ryan! i was discharged tonight.
What a great concert and the mix is cleaner on Kaname than the Line Cube gig. Thanks for this one Ryan! :)
Nice, again clever and great reaction, you are on s sunday rolll love it, loved the song.
MISA
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soon (15th)
Kanami is a brilliant mad scientist song writer.
It was cool and refreshing :) Thanx man.Just a question... Someone know something about a concert video about one of my favorite?That is" Decided by myself"And another missing tune the "Arcadia girl" :(
There's a decent live fancam of Arcadia Girl from the 2016 Mexican show(s?). Good news/bad news they were right in front of Kanami, Misa way over on the other side is a little faint. Girls introducing themselves to the crowd is really nice. Misa seemed a little overwhelmed by the cheers she received. Song starts at the four minute mark. I have no recollection either way re: Decided by myself ruclips.net/video/CL-JusJV10A/видео.html
@@markyg236 Thank you!
@@gaborberkes468 👍👍🤘🤘
The solo you may be thinking of is in both Domination and Secret My Lips, although it a little different. Great song!
That sounded like a Kanami, Akane duet .
Another great song, glad you have that live Zepp Tokyo to present these songs live - since there is no MV.
You know what is almost criminal? That THIS particular show is not on a stand alone BluRay/DVD but part of a (now) very expensive special edition box of the single "Start Over" (here is a very very different song out of the Band-Maid catalogue... still love it though)... The live BluRay/DVD they released in 2020 is awesome but for me there are a few things that makes it not as good as this one - the guitar sound and the fact that in this one they have the full concert and on the 2020 live BluRay/DVD, they took off the acoustic songs that were played. Still, my fav overall sound is the live from 2017 at Shinkiba Studio Coast (the best "Play" version, "Matchless Gum", etc).
Anyway, everything is so good in this live and Saiki is my fav singer these days. Thumbs up!
"just bring it" and "domination" are their best albums so balanced in rhythm and harmony unfortunately "domination" is a totally underrated album
World Domination underrated by who??? Many BM fans consider it their favourite.
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If course BAND-MAID fans like it.... underrated by everyone else that hasn't heard it!
Thanks for changing to the live version! Akane's snare sound is SO good in this.
I forgot to Manton that, though I did notice it👍🤘
Kanami: Have you heard of reggae?
Band: No. What does it sound like?
Mincho: I changed it a little for this song.
This is a cool, mean song.😲 I love it.❤💙❤
I have to see them in Japan at some point. The shows looks amazing.
4:20 yeah thats a rare moment where Kanami uses something very similar twice. That solo mirrors the Domination solo.
And the Secret My Lips solo. I think it's just the opening roar of the solo though. But yeah, the entrance into the solo reminded me of Domination. Maybe not the same notes, but just the conceit of it.
@@ronniebrucehalford8396 yup reading my mind again.
The solo was originally from Secret My Lips, reused in Domination and the intro used again to start the Spirit! solo.
She really seems to like that solo :-)
There is some confusion here. Domination has several solos. The first solo is reused here. The second solo is the one in Secret My Lips.
@@madsstavang Thanks for clarifying
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Yes she is underrated always a great reaction thank you so are you still going to do new beginnings because it's such a classic rock album be well
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Hey Ryan. Glad you enjoyed the song. This is an underrated song. Yes, the first part of that solo is used in Domination's mini solo or as I like to call it the "transition solo". You're correct about the speed picking part. The songs from the World Domination album will be closer sonically only in comparison to other albums. Kanami talked about having very little time in submitting songs for the album in a past interview. Thanks again.
As others have mentioned, the intro to the first mini solo in "Domination" is the riff you heard at the beginning of the "SPIRIT!" solo. The main solo to "Domination" is almost a note for note copy of the solo from "Secret my lips/Secret MAIKO lips". Also on this album is a song called "Carry on living", it has a riff that Kanami reused for the beginning of "Blooming". My thoughts on it are she is WAY to prolific & talented of a song writer for it NOT to be intentional... I think it's "call backs" meant to connect all the material, like a "Band-Maid Extended Universe" type of thing, lol.
Very sharp comment, indeed! Kudos, mate!
That is an exciting and perceptive comment regarding Kanami and Band-Maid (since all the members have input). If Bach (yes, Johann Sebastian Bach) would reuse melodies and material from a single song in numerous compositions, and he is without a doubt one of the world's great composers. So why can't Kanami, who is fast becoming a leading modern-day composer in her own rights and to our benefit.
Yeah the solo is very similar to the solo after the first chorus in Domination (but just the beginning of it). Kanami's solos are so memorable that it happens every now and then. But I love the tune anyway that's fine by me!😉
awesome🔥🔥🔥
I assume, by the time you finished all B-M songs... you will get a new album from them
Ryan!
Greetings!
Sorry (I am not apologizing), I have this habit of re-visiting reactions (at least from a few reactors! LOL). The reason is that I am discovering some of their songs that are "ahead" of their evolution!
Sorry again to repeat myself, but such pieces sound too much as a precursor to what they will offer in the near future, even if they proceed through at least three parallel genres of their own.
Either they will keep throwing in different facets of their own at all times, or they will venture into different paths. It might well be something in between. Blimey! I love these ladies!
On another note, I have rarely seen Saiki singing so "aggressively" all teeth bared in her most jazzy mode. Miku is also unusually leaving her cute image behind her then. Kanami is definitely going jazz along with Misa and Akane.
I sense a carefully controlled aggression there, as if they wished no harm to their fans. At the same time they are being sly, crafty and intelligent!
Why do I always start a novel about them!?LOL
Take good care of yourself (ves)!
Best regards,
RobertGilles
Since watching this video, this song has gone from "really good" to "one of my absolute favorites" and I've listened to it a couple times today, actually!
One of the few if not the only reaction to Spirit and it's a great song. This performance is on Band-Maid Prime and it is just fantastic.
Since when is originality a condition of enjoyment? She could copy it note for note and I’d still watch! Symptom of Maidia!
I'm surprised up till now you still haven't reacted to the music video The Dragon Cries. That song is in English and it has that classic bluesy tone.
Hi Ryan good video man, i don't if anyone mention the song "about us", if you ever have the chance to do it someday, i recommend to do both versionm in Band Maid's channel.
Not many people recommend this one, maybe because is not "heavy" or is too "poppy" for them, i don't know.
The first half of the solo sounds similar to one of the Domination solos.
Ah, okay
I really like your reaction videos. Could you please react to "Turn Me On" from the same show?🔥
Would you please react to Fate, song #5 from World Domination
The tone on this Kanami solo sounded like the one used in No Sleep Till Brooklyn.
Now, why haven't I seen this video before? Oh yeah, it's because I'm a lazy old fart. Fortunately, I'm subscribed here, so I don't have to miss it. 👍 I agree that Kanami is criminally underrated, but so are Saiki and Miku. Thanks Ryan and Astrogazer (hope I got that right)!
Kanami always great she knows her stuff.
Ryan, it is getting a bit chilly here in Shizuoka, in spite of the mildest climate in Japan after Okinawa and Japanese sake is getting better for it! We are actually going to shoot a new video on Monday on another local sake brewer. Wished that Band Maid could write a song on sake warming you up on a cold day! LOL
Now, this song is definitely their most jazzy composition. It does take some bravery and talent to offer it to their fans who must constantly adjust and improve their hearing (now, that was nasty of me!), but in this case I entertain the suspicion that Kanami is fomenting something for the future and leading Misa and Akane into it! I do think that Saiki and Miku have the right vocal ability to follow that road someday. After all rock is a baby of jazz, ain't it?
Mark my words, and if I leave this world before they start moving into a new genre (Band Maid Jazz Metal?), remember I noticed it! LOL
Since my home Dragon is on wine again, I will have to wait one more day before opening that new bottle of local sake I just found!
Blimey, I forgot to mention: great reaction as usual! But I will have to find a new way to express my gratitude!
Mata ne/又ね！All the best!
Robert-Gilles/Bilbo/The Aging-Decrepit Dragon
This song is steadily climbing up my BAND-MAID CHART, Robert-Gilles!
I am here again, 65 Japanese old man,
Anyway, BANDMAID's play intersession (interplay) session between KANAMI's Guitar and Misa's Base (especially tapping and slapping) with AKANE's drumming is awesome and amazing. which is just like the Jazz music session. I merely have heard this style in Rock or any other music genre.
They are so special, are they not?
thanks new video!!!!!!!
This song is just fuckin' groove city. From the start of the second verse through the start of the final chorus, Akane plays like... 7 different grooves in a row without repeating any of them. Bands don't DO that. Not in a 3.5 minute mainstream rock song anyway.
A little punkier.
Great great!! You have to check out Don't let me down when you can
The only thing the same about Band Maid is they always do something different. Hope to see you in Minneapolis. I'm driving up there from Indy.
Damn, that's a haul!!
@@RyanMear It's worth it.
Other Bassists: MISA, please don't do so much. You are making us look bad.
MISA: F!@# off Noobs!
Yeahhh😎🤘🏼
Wjat's up T?
Prolly someone already told you you were hearing a few licks from "Domination." 🤠
You have done a lot Japanese rock and some Nightwish... Have you heard band called Apocalyptica? Three man and cellos + drummer. Playing rock. They started with Metallica covers and now doing own music. They have different singers allmost every song. There have been Corey Taylor, Gavin Rossdale, Till Lindman and many more. Highly recommend 👍
Is this the "2 Cellos" guys??
@@RyanMear never heard that. Three cellos and drummer. Finnish band. Here is link Apocalyptica feat. Corey Taylor - I'm not Jesus ruclips.net/video/SXi0NSghf5Q/видео.html
Cool! I'll check them out👍 the 2cellos did a collab with Steve Vai playing AC/DC and some cool videos of them playing classical music then morphing it into some modern hard rock, also covering Nirvana.
@@RyanMear ok, thanks! 👍 I'm jumping this Apocalyptica rabbit hole now after Nightwish, so much good music... I'm new in metal genre 😅 but Nightwish opened so many doors to me 👍 now I'm hoping Floor would collab with Apocalyptica... 🤔 Oh, and by the way Marko is performing in December singing christmas songs with other metal legends here in Finland ❤️
That's sounds great... all of it lol
pjl wuz here..... #BandMaid
We all know Band-Maid had songs written for them and some even had some help arrangements wise from Mincho and we know they run the show since Alone but covering other's songs only happened a couple of times. Their best work in that small sample is MUCC's Honey which they literally made their own mostly thanks to Sai-chan's vocals. It has a wicked bass line from MISA that is very reminiscent of Dick Dale king of the surfer guitars. Wicked. Sacramento loves Band-Maid. Regards.
why i didnt know this song huh thx dude
Akane makes this song rock !!!!!!!!!!!
Yep criminally is the good word… I have to say it is my least favorite from World Domination still a good song and better than everything you can hear on radio but this song doesn’t click with me 🤷♂️ A song I’d really like to see your reaction is Awkward (preferably the live version at Shinkiba). Keep up the good work 👍
You still haven't reacted to:
Dragon Cries
About Us
Wonderland
glory
About Us is awesome as well.
You will once again be blown away by Misa.
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Spirit is possibly one of my least favorite songs by Band-Maid. I don't know why but it just doesn't resonate with me. Also, is it just me or does the sound seem off? Seems like it is playing slower than it should.
Um...I don't know, first time hearing it