"Oh, wow, that was different..." Yuuuup. Great reaction, subbed. Listen to more Band-Maid, and I bet you get to 1000 subs in very short order. Rock on, Dave!
BAND-MAID!? I immediately subscribed to your channel. You noticed the great bass line in this song. You will definitely be hooked on MISA from now on. At the same time, you will join the Maidiacs. Welcome to Pigeonhole.🤘
Hi Dave, Welcome to the wonderful world of BAND-MAID. Lead guitarist Kanami Tono wrote this masterpiece. She was recently presented by Paul Reed Smith on stage with her very own Signature PRS guitar, becoming the first and only person in Japan with such an honor. there are 1 or 2 songs where there is no guitar solo and you found one quickly lol but don't worry, there are roughly 140 songs to explore ;) BAND-MAID and Lovebites are friends and Asami, Midori and Haruna all attended BAND-MAIDS 10th Anniversary Finale at Yokohama Arena. BAND-MAIDs drummer Akane and Lovebites drummer Haruna often celebrate birthdays together as the birthdays are just 1 week apart in December If you love bass then you'll be very happy with "Hate?" live from Yokohama Arena on their official YT channel but even after that you still ain't heard nuthin yet lol enjoy the ride! Cheers from Canada
Welcome, Dave. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 220 million YT views, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (144 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 80 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, You, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, The One, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ruclips.net/video/7LB_EPS48HE/видео.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts: 2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” ruclips.net/video/Za1y-RRVd70/видео.html ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ruclips.net/video/DgxU-MVjta0/видео.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ruclips.net/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/видео.html Great photo collage with older classic songs from P in D: www.youtube.com/@PinD-PANIC If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out: "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 33 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 33 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 34 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 32 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual! 📢 Recent Announcements 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song and OMV, “Show Them.” -- BAND-MAID released a new OMV, "Forbidden Tales," from their new album "Epic Narratives" that dropped Sept. 25, 2024. It contains 14 songs: Memorable, Shambles, Bestie, Protect You, SHOW THEM (BAND-MAID with The Warning), Toi et Moi, Magie, Forbidden Tale, Go Easy, Brightest Star, The One, Letters To You, TAMAYA!, and Get To The Top. Order now at CDJapan for bonuses. The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
If you want heavy Band Maid do Rinne mv. If you want slower Band Maid lsten to Daydreaming mv, a power ballad. If you want to see their divirsity check out the official live twofer, Manners and Blak Hole. Manners is bluesey classical rock. Black hole in just mayhem...
Congratulations! You found the musical version of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! You can stop searching now! They are so diverse that they have a soundtrack to every mood you're in and then some.
Great reaction Dave,you have just found the best band out there today,and to ephasis that statement,you have to see them ln a live setting,,can i suggest you react to ,HATE,live at Yokahama 2023 and you will see for yourself,,enjoy your journey with these amazing ladies.
Great reaction! This song is a masterpiece of complex songwriting. Kanami often (almost always) goes off-piste when she writes songs. Expect the unexpected! Band-Maid is my favorite band -- I love Lovebitesm Hagane, Hanabie, Nemophila and the others, but I've always been more into rock/hard rock/punk rock/alternative than pure, traditional metal.
Very great songwriting in this one for sure. Yes I enjoy Lovebites, Hagane, now Band-Maid. I am so impressed with the different song writing style of them all. So much Talent from these women.
Band-Maid is absolutely fantastic in every way. I'm an old 80's metal guy and Band-Maid has had 100% of my attention for about 5 years now ... they are all I listen too! They are so good in every. Please check out more and thanks for sharing your reaction. For suggestions check out Hate? live, Domination live, Moratorium live, Warning MV, Dice MV, Blooming MV, Puzzle live, Secret My Lips live, From Now On MV, Onset live, etc. :)
Dave, welcome to the world of Band-Maid. You’ve taken an unusual route in by going straight into Forbidden Tale off their latest album Epic Narratives. They’ve mixed together several rock genres in this song. I’ve followed a lot of the greatest rock bands of all time over decades and believe me, these ladies are as good as anyone I’ve ever seen. They are phenomenal live so I would try an official live video next. My route into Band-Maid wad the ‘Domination’ official live video. You picked out the bass on this video particularly. It’s not surprising, Misa is the bass player and I’ve not seen anyone who is better. This is coming from someone who is a massive fan of Geddy Lee!
🐦 *Dave M* 🐦 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 / Piano *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 alone (Official Music Video) Choose me (Official Music Video) HATE? (Official Live Video) Blooming (Official Music Video) YOLO (Official Music Video) the non-fiction days (Official Music Video) 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…*
11 years and 140+ songs of pure greatness 🔥❤️ Was working 30 years in rockbusiness, seen few thousand gigs and NEVER seen or heard BETTER band than Band-Maid. They have it all..Passion Work Heart Talent Groove. Magical band, amazing musicians, best friends. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer,( black dress guitarist) is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century, maybe even ever. Composes always to the whole band, shreds when it serves the song most( usually 😂) and on stage true Rock’n Roll Star 🔥❤️ Lovin Band-Maid -Greatest Band of our time. Greets from Finland 🇫🇮 and Yeah..Rock/Metal is not dead yet..it just lives in Japan nowadays.
You don't realize it yet.....but you just heard the best current rock band on the planet !!!!! 135 songs and not a bad one in there. Musicianship is top notch and their song writing is off the charts !!!!! Wait tell you hear Kanami on guitar !!!!
The music composition and arrangement comes from the genius that is Kanami (lead guitar). She often/but not always, composes in what I call an orchestral style ie Brass section, string section and woodwind etc. Where different elements of the music are ascribed to the different members of the band, but played together produce the instrumental element of the song. Miku (Red Rose. band founder, Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar) is the main lyricist, with contributions from Saiki (Lead vocals). The rhythm section is MISA- Bass and Akane- Drums. Great reaction- Thanks (UK)
Bassist is MISA. Lead vocals Saiki. Drums is Akane. Lead guitar (and composer) is Kanami(she shreds, not in this song). Rhythm guitar, backing (sometimes lead) vocals, founder and lyricist is Miku Kobato.Thanks for the reaction!
MISA! MISA! MISA! You would probably like INFLUENCER for the songwriting aspects. They play all different genres combined, Band Maid has become it's own genre.
One of the very few BAND-MAID songs with no guitar or bass solo. KANAMI is a genius composer. They will soon be your number one. Live is where they shine. Go back to PLAY and DOMINATION, in that order, 14th February 2020, for your first taste. Resist exhortations to do HATE?, from November 2023, until later.
Nice reaction! It's worth noting that Akane (the drummer) has said she deliberately restrained her drumming on this track to give the rest of the composition more space and not make things too busy. So if you liked her drumming here, you'll be even more impressed with most of their other tracks. Watch the official live video for "Freedom" if you want more solos, including a drum solo.
Thank you for a great reaction to our Maids! They will soon become your #1 Band. They have about 140 songs over a 12 year period and not a clunker in the lot.
Best rock band on the planet. Watch HONKAI live or HATE? live. You won't be disappointed. Welcome to the pigeon hole of Band Maid (you'll eventually understand that if you keep following them).
Good Day Dave M, Welcome to BAND-MAID!!! Doesn't hurt to repeat what others have suggested. Play (Live), Real Existence (Live), HATE? (Live), Onset (Live), Puzzle (Live), Wonderland (Live), Magie (Live), Freedom (Live), Domination (Live), Don't you tell ME (Live), Dice (MV), Blooming (MV), Shambles (MV), From Now On (MV), Manners (MV), Rinne (MV), the non fiction days (MV), Glory (MV), Influencer (MV), Bubble (MV) or pick any video from them. Thanks and have a good day!!!
If you are a bass player, please watch this live video, and you will see how BAND-MADE is recognized around the world for their high performance skills. Here is the battle between KANAMI on guitar and MISA on bass. Later, the supporting drummer AKANE is excellent. BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video) ruclips.net/video/yfORoQIqB3E/видео.html Japanese female bassists who are popular around the world are F, Chopper, KOGA (Gacharic Spin), FAMI (LOVEBITES), MISA (BAND-MAID). KOGA (Leader of Gacharic Spin/High Speed Slap) Gacharic Spin - SPEED GAME (Official Live Video) TOUR 2024 “Ace” @ EX THEATER ROPPONGI ruclips.net/video/OnIVqLJ8B4Q/видео.html
10:20 ‘’This song Bass really stood out”…. REALLY? I did know, thanks for letting me know, because I can barely hear any BASS from this song. Then some or maybe the rest of Their songs you might want to think of at least putting 810 of REALLY before STAND OUT for the Bass😅. If you like Bass then you definitely want to keep listening to this Band. No Bass show off for this Band😁but They do have Lead Bassist….. YOU might want to take a look at one of Their song - FROM NOW ON …. Saiki (lead singer do deserve a small break). Hello Sir, thank you and have a good day.🙏
@@MnPofBM the bass line for some reason caught my attention maybe because she plays with a pick or I just am drawn to bass parts. Thank you for your comment 🤘
@@davem1255: Ooh, listen to the bass." or " Wait, was that the bass" Yeah, these are very common reaction comments to Band Maid songs on YT, especially to those new reactors to Band Maid. B-M is a very bass prominent band and MISA, aka The Bare Foot Assassin's can be heard throughout their songs playing rhythm, licks, harmonies, solos, and parallel leads all mixed in to drive their songs along. As a bassist, you are going to enjoy the ride with B-M.
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Welcome to the Maidiacs.
Don't worry, they will be #1 soon enough😉
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
I love the way of your reaction. You got a new subscriber from Japan.
And thanks for pickng up Band-Maid.
@@mootod thank you for your support and comment 🤘. I am enjoying getting to know these bands and their talent. 🤘
"Oh, wow, that was different..." Yuuuup. Great reaction, subbed. Listen to more Band-Maid, and I bet you get to 1000 subs in very short order. Rock on, Dave!
Big, big rabbit-hole…genre-blending genius band. From Now On (MV), Rinne (MV), Warning (MV) maybe next :)
No... "Different" is a whole 'nuther song! MISA is the bassist.She's an amazing artist.
@@Prober61 agree so talented and skilled
Love Bites is a great band too. They have opened for the Maids (4 times last yr)
Great review, welcome to the world of Band Maid the best hard rock band on the planet.
Welcome to the fandom! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)
BAND-MAID!? I immediately subscribed to your channel. You noticed the great bass line in this song. You will definitely be hooked on MISA from now on. At the same time, you will join the Maidiacs. Welcome to Pigeonhole.🤘
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Hi Dave, Welcome to the wonderful world of BAND-MAID. Lead guitarist Kanami Tono wrote this masterpiece. She was recently presented by Paul Reed Smith on stage with her very own Signature PRS guitar, becoming the first and only person in Japan with such an honor. there are 1 or 2 songs where there is no guitar solo and you found one quickly lol but don't worry, there are roughly 140 songs to explore ;)
BAND-MAID and Lovebites are friends and Asami, Midori and Haruna all attended BAND-MAIDS 10th Anniversary Finale at Yokohama Arena. BAND-MAIDs drummer Akane and Lovebites drummer Haruna often celebrate birthdays together as the birthdays are just 1 week apart in December
If you love bass then you'll be very happy with "Hate?" live from Yokohama Arena on their official YT channel but even after that you still ain't heard nuthin yet lol
enjoy the ride! Cheers from Canada
Welcome, Dave. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 220 million YT views, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (144 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 80 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, You, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, The One, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ruclips.net/video/7LB_EPS48HE/видео.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:
2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” ruclips.net/video/Za1y-RRVd70/видео.html
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent.
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ruclips.net/video/DgxU-MVjta0/видео.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ruclips.net/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/видео.html
Great photo collage with older classic songs from P in D: www.youtube.com/@PinD-PANIC
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out:
"Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI
Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 33 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 33 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 34 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 32 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual!
📢 Recent Announcements 📢
-- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song and OMV, “Show Them.”
-- BAND-MAID released a new OMV, "Forbidden Tales," from their new album "Epic Narratives" that dropped Sept. 25, 2024. It contains 14 songs: Memorable, Shambles, Bestie, Protect You, SHOW THEM (BAND-MAID with The Warning), Toi et Moi, Magie, Forbidden Tale, Go Easy, Brightest Star, The One, Letters To You, TAMAYA!, and Get To The Top. Order now at CDJapan for bonuses.
The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
@@TomClark-Futoura this is awesome!
@@davem1255 🙏
Welcome to the Band Maid world, the BEST hard rock band on the planet for the last 10 years!!! Thanks for your reaction.
So good!
@@davem1255 Think so? Sir, you have no idea. This band is beyond amazing.
Oh, and they have a new single tomorrow.
If you want heavy Band Maid do Rinne mv. If you want slower Band Maid lsten to Daydreaming mv, a power ballad. If you want to see their divirsity check out the official live twofer, Manners and Blak Hole. Manners is bluesey classical rock. Black hole in just mayhem...
Sounds like they are very versatile in their music and song writing, look forward to getting into more of their catalog.
Congratulations! You found the musical version of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! You can stop searching now! They are so diverse that they have a soundtrack to every mood you're in and then some.
Great reaction Dave,you have just found the best band out there today,and to ephasis that statement,you have to see them ln a live setting,,can i suggest you react to ,HATE,live at Yokahama 2023 and you will see for yourself,,enjoy your journey with these amazing ladies.
"Witness us, as sweet and beautiful as to leave you in a daze" Hey! I'm a Dave M. too! 🙂 Thanks! Great reaction!
@@80mtn Nice to meet you Dave M 🤘
@@davem1255I'm a Gary but i'll change my name to Dave M if it helps?🤔
Dave M’s unite!
@@evilducks3710 They'll have to. I said i'd change my name to Dave M but the comment's gone :)
Great reaction! This song is a masterpiece of complex songwriting. Kanami often (almost always) goes off-piste when she writes songs. Expect the unexpected! Band-Maid is my favorite band -- I love Lovebitesm Hagane, Hanabie, Nemophila and the others, but I've always been more into rock/hard rock/punk rock/alternative than pure, traditional metal.
Very great songwriting in this one for sure. Yes I enjoy Lovebites, Hagane, now Band-Maid. I am so impressed with the different song writing style of them all. So much Talent from these women.
Band-Maid is absolutely fantastic in every way. I'm an old 80's metal guy and Band-Maid has had 100% of my attention for about 5 years now ... they are all I listen too! They are so good in every. Please check out more and thanks for sharing your reaction. For suggestions check out Hate? live, Domination live, Moratorium live, Warning MV, Dice MV, Blooming MV, Puzzle live, Secret My Lips live, From Now On MV, Onset live, etc. :)
@@EliseAutoXr May i add "Rinne" MV?
@GaryHolloway-810 heck ya!! :)
@@EliseAutoXr Ta.😁👍
When the bass and drums are great, you should display them.
They are hard rock, and boy is the catalog extensive.
They really display them in this song, like it a lot and they are so good!
Dave , Welcome to BAND-MAID enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin .
Dave, welcome to the world of Band-Maid. You’ve taken an unusual route in by going straight into Forbidden Tale off their latest album Epic Narratives. They’ve mixed together several rock genres in this song. I’ve followed a lot of the greatest rock bands of all time over decades and believe me, these ladies are as good as anyone I’ve ever seen. They are phenomenal live so I would try an official live video next. My route into Band-Maid wad the ‘Domination’ official live video. You picked out the bass on this video particularly. It’s not surprising, Misa is the bass player and I’ve not seen anyone who is better. This is coming from someone who is a massive fan of Geddy Lee!
Great that you enjoyed them . There catalog is very deep and has zero filler .
🐦 *Dave M* 🐦
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 / Piano
*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
alone (Official Music Video)
Choose me (Official Music Video)
HATE? (Official Live Video)
Blooming (Official Music Video)
YOLO (Official Music Video)
the non-fiction days (Official Music Video)
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…*
A new master has enter the house, welcome,
@RudiTheMan 🤘
11 years and 140+ songs of pure greatness 🔥❤️ Was working 30 years in rockbusiness, seen few thousand gigs and NEVER seen or heard BETTER band than Band-Maid. They have it all..Passion Work Heart Talent Groove. Magical band, amazing musicians, best friends. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer,( black dress guitarist) is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century, maybe even ever. Composes always to the whole band, shreds when it serves the song most( usually 😂) and on stage true Rock’n Roll Star 🔥❤️ Lovin Band-Maid -Greatest Band of our time. Greets from Finland 🇫🇮 and Yeah..Rock/Metal is not dead yet..it just lives in Japan nowadays.
Band Maid! 🍺🥴
ROGER!!!!!
@ Dave! 🍺🥴🕊️
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EVERYONE :)
You don't realize it yet.....but you just heard the best current rock band on the planet !!!!! 135 songs and not a bad one in there. Musicianship
is top notch and their song writing is off the charts !!!!! Wait tell you hear Kanami on guitar !!!!
Contrary to popular belief, Moses actually parted the Red sea cos he had tickets to see BAND-MAID & It was the quickest route to Japan...probably.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 🤘
@Gary instead of watching reaction, you deserve a better life or job - MISSIONARY 😇
@@MnPofBM That's Gary's job already - as the High Priest of the Church of Latter Day Maids 😇⛪
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That one got me!!! You've been laying low, lulling us into a sense of security and then BAM!!!
The music composition and arrangement comes from the genius that is Kanami (lead guitar). She often/but not always, composes in what I call an orchestral style ie Brass section, string section and woodwind etc. Where different elements of the music are ascribed to the different members of the band, but played together produce the instrumental element of the song. Miku (Red Rose. band founder, Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar) is the main lyricist, with contributions from Saiki (Lead vocals). The rhythm section is MISA- Bass and Akane- Drums. Great reaction- Thanks (UK)
Band-maid is a top live Band nice reaction greeting from germany
@@leeredose9192 greetings from the United States 🤘
These ladies do not disappoint 😉 thanks for giving them a listen and here's to you listening to more of their works 👍
This song get better and better the more I listen to it...
Bassist is MISA. Lead vocals Saiki. Drums is Akane. Lead guitar (and composer) is Kanami(she shreds, not in this song). Rhythm guitar, backing (sometimes lead) vocals, founder and lyricist is Miku Kobato.Thanks for the reaction!
Thank you for the information, I am enjoying learning of all the bands that should be given more of a push worldwide.
If you listen you can hear Kanami doing a lot of cool stuff in here, though. She’s an extremely active player!
MISA! MISA! MISA! You would probably like INFLUENCER for the songwriting aspects. They play all different genres combined, Band Maid has become it's own genre.
👊👍🔥 You GOTTA see their 'Hate?' Official Live 👌🤘🤘🤘
One of the very few BAND-MAID songs with no guitar or bass solo. KANAMI is a genius composer. They will soon be your number one. Live is where they shine. Go back to PLAY and DOMINATION, in that order, 14th February 2020, for your first taste. Resist exhortations to do HATE?, from November 2023, until later.
Nice reaction! It's worth noting that Akane (the drummer) has said she deliberately restrained her drumming on this track to give the rest of the composition more space and not make things too busy. So if you liked her drumming here, you'll be even more impressed with most of their other tracks. Watch the official live video for "Freedom" if you want more solos, including a drum solo.
Thank you for a great reaction to our Maids! They will soon become your #1 Band. They have about 140 songs over a 12 year period and not a clunker in the lot.
@@MCLHEF awesome
Congrats you have found bandmaid👏
Best rock band on the planet. Watch HONKAI live or HATE? live. You won't be disappointed. Welcome to the pigeon hole of Band Maid (you'll eventually understand that if you keep following them).
Good Day Dave M,
Welcome to BAND-MAID!!!
Doesn't hurt to repeat what others have suggested.
Play (Live), Real Existence (Live), HATE? (Live), Onset (Live), Puzzle (Live), Wonderland (Live), Magie (Live), Freedom (Live), Domination (Live), Don't you tell ME (Live), Dice (MV), Blooming (MV), Shambles (MV), From Now On (MV), Manners (MV), Rinne (MV), the non fiction days (MV), Glory (MV), Influencer (MV), Bubble (MV) or pick any video from them.
Thanks and have a good day!!!
Thanks for the reaction. Kanami (lead guitar) is the composer of their music. I appreciate you noticing her writing skills.
@@Pigeonholed-Po so amazingly talented in all aspects.
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Lots more great Japanese rock/metal bands like Nemophila, Hanabie, East of Eden, and STMLT.
If you are a bass player, please watch this live video, and you will see how BAND-MADE is recognized around the world for their high performance skills. Here is the battle between KANAMI on guitar and MISA on bass. Later, the supporting drummer AKANE is excellent.
BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video)
ruclips.net/video/yfORoQIqB3E/видео.html
Japanese female bassists who are popular around the world are
F, Chopper, KOGA (Gacharic Spin),
FAMI (LOVEBITES),
MISA (BAND-MAID).
KOGA (Leader of Gacharic Spin/High Speed Slap)
Gacharic Spin - SPEED GAME (Official Live Video) TOUR 2024 “Ace” @ EX THEATER ROPPONGI
ruclips.net/video/OnIVqLJ8B4Q/видео.html
Definitely will check these suggestions out!
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10:20 ‘’This song Bass really stood out”…. REALLY? I did know, thanks for letting me know, because I can barely hear any BASS from this song. Then some or maybe the rest of Their songs you might want to think of at least putting 810 of REALLY before STAND OUT for the Bass😅. If you like Bass then you definitely want to keep listening to this Band. No Bass show off for this Band😁but They do have Lead Bassist….. YOU might want to take a look at one of Their song - FROM NOW ON …. Saiki (lead singer do deserve a small break). Hello Sir, thank you and have a good day.🙏
Me thinks you're being facetious.🤭
@@MnPofBM the bass line for some reason caught my attention maybe because she plays with a pick or I just am drawn to bass parts. Thank you for your comment 🤘
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@@davem1255 Hello Sir. How are you?
@@davem1255: Ooh, listen to the bass." or " Wait, was that the bass" Yeah, these are very common reaction comments to Band Maid songs on YT, especially to those new reactors to Band Maid. B-M is a very bass prominent band and MISA, aka The Bare Foot Assassin's can be heard throughout their songs playing rhythm, licks, harmonies, solos, and parallel leads all mixed in to drive their songs along. As a bassist, you are going to enjoy the ride with B-M.
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