Akane is amazing: she's having fun, she makes it look easy and she's playing a lyrical solo, not showing off chops. They way she uses her drums to serve the music at every moment is part of what makes Band-Maid such a potent band.
Here are six songs I recommend: 1. onset (Official Live Video). 2. Domination (Official Live Video). 3. Puzzle (Official Live Video) 4. Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video) 5. from now on (Official Music Video). 6. HATE? (Official Live Video)
Akane is the happiest drummer on Earth...and so impressive to other Rock legends that, when Jimmy Page saw them perform 7 years ago, he went backstage to get a selfie with her. But then she is the band leader for THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Try their fastest song, BLACK HOLE, where Akane is on full throttle throughout, especially on the 220BPM outro, which she called "Hell".
MISA is playing lead bass throughout this whole song. Time for the song 'Hate?', next. There's enough bass action in that live performance to shake your skeleton loose.
hello....you haven't see anything yet !!!!! During covid Akane (drummer) put in a tremendous amount of work. This is an older recording , when you hear the more recent stuff...Akane will blow you away with her double kick speed and her lighting fast precision which her hands. I am a drummer and she has such a tasteful way playing that is totally unique to her. And by the way...Kanami plays PRS guitars. It's not a Les Paul. If you want to see drumming at it's finest check out Shambles or From Now On
The Maids performing one of their (two) most performed songs: Freedom and Real Existence. But the Maids in this MV are pure perfection, aren't they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure, imo! Thanks Matt, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!
Great reaction and you've discovered the reason that Akane is so loved by the fans (maidiacs), she's an excellent drummer that always creates her drum parts to fit the song and then plays with the biggest smile you'll ever see on a drummer. Thanks for continuing to react to Band-Maid.
Even if you don't do a reaction to it, you should watch the live video for their song " onset" , which is an instrumental song. Such a tight groove, I love it. And the bassist (who is very talented) has a great solo in it!
The studio live version of "From now on" is also instrumental and mental. It really shows off their skills. Also, if you want to hear bass there are some treats. The new live version of Hate is one option. Another one is set of two songs live "Manners" and "Black Hole". Groovier song than Manners you cannot find. It is 70% bass.
MIsa, though a shy person, is a 'lead' bassist and is very much front and center in a big portion of their music. She often brings a 'funk' sound but it's always deep, rich, and melodic! She and Akane (drummer) usually steal the show for me....awesome rhythm section!! Miku is a great singer in her own right and just incredible as a backup....and as the founder of the band, wise enough to realize that her voice wasn't strong enough to be the lead for the kind of music they wanted to create!! Glad to see them growing on you....great band with a very loyal following!!🤘
Also note the "drummer signal" i.e. "fist up" done by Saiki indicating that "this" is the last time around and then by Miku telling Akane that "this" is the end. It's just one of those drummer things I noticed. Give their song "Blooming" MV a try
What's good for the song is what's good about BAND-MAID. Never out of place. Check out FROM NOW ON for a Rock instrumental that will have you running for your drum kit. Peace. 6.89
Thanks for the reaction and comments. Freedom is one of their "poppier,'" makes me feel so damn HAPPY, songs. These ladies always serve the song to ensure the best possible outcome for the listener. There are no shortage of fantastic songs. I suggest checking out Hate?, Play!, Moratorium (all official live videos) simply because I never get tired of hearing them. Cheers!
Their MV for "Bubble" shows Akane doing her less-than-typical double kick phrasing during the chorus. Worth a listen. She uses them often to roll over into the next bar or phrase.
Other bands have two guitars and a bass. Band-Maid has three guitars, one of which is a bass. They are pretty much a string ensemble with rock instruments.
For me, two factors stick out. They have a wide range of styles. Every version of rock, pop, punk, hard, metal, emo, power ballad, blues, jazzy. And they do them all at a high level. Over 110 songs in their catalog, and IMO, not a stinker in the lot. I would say at least half are simply excellent. They have a 2 song in 1 video that demonstrates these two points. They are Manners, and Black Hole.
I would recommend 'From Now On' (awesome instrumental) and the live MV of the song 'Hate?' (Bass and Guitar going nuts) next. Thx for reacting to our beloved Maids!! 😎🤘
If you want a couple more of their song with great drum and base tracks I would recommend Dice (Official music video) or No God (Either live version is good, but I prefer the first live version). Onset and From Now On are a few instrumentals that show of their technical skills. You could also check out one of their older music videos like Real Existence to see how they’ve changed over the years.
My favorite Band-Maid story is that sometimes Kanami, the lead guitarist, wrote drum parts and then Akane, the drummer, would rewrite them for people with only four limbs.
MISA also known as "The Barefoot Assassin" because she often plays with no shoes on "to feel the music in the floor" but its also said that she is so tall in comparison to the others to fit in more with their heights. The reason she is The Barefoot Assassin is that she sneaks up and murders you with the sickest baselines and that effortlessly switch between slapping and picking. There is a video somewhere of her tapping the base like Mincho does. Sub earned off your Band Miad reactions. Hope you continue down thier rabbit hole and become a Maidiac as well. There are so many other bands we can introduce you too to also become a "Pedal Head" - Nemophilia and part of the "Wolf Pack" - :LoveBites to name just 2. :D
Akane and her drum tech somehow manage to set up her kit about as perfectly as possible, it always sounds incredible. I'd love to know why Akane chokes up on her left stick, I know she's adjusted her positioning and posture for a couple of reasons - to improve her double pedal work and also to reduce back strain as she did have a a back issue some years ago resulting in them having to get a replacement drummer for at least 1 show.
I saw someone say her left hand grip was "just wrong". I just laughed! I have no idea why she does it, but it works for her, and it works for us. My guess is it's just a comfy position for her. Have you seen the documentary of Yokahama Arena? Akane sits behind the kit during set up. The drum tech says 'try the kick'. Akane does one single kick: "BOOM". It sounded friggin awesome in the arena! The look of absolute glee on her face! Yeah man, whoever that drum tech is, he is worth his weight in gold!
She switches her grip constantly depending on the song. I saw her change her grip several times at the Houston concert last year, plus in many live videos you can see her grip move around from song to song.
@@greylocke100 I'm gonna have to check out some of her close up stuff on Prime. I may be wrong but I wonder if she chokes her left stick when she's primarily using the snare (usually left hand work)? which is really close to her, then extends her grip when she needs more reach for tom work? I'm intrigued now lol! Though I'm just a dumb bassist that knows jack!
@@Davey-Boyd Do you ever notice how MISA moves up and down the string with her right hand? She really controls the tone of the string by picking close to the bridge for a bright sound and closer to the neck for a fuller sound. Little details ...
Another drummer to check out is in the band LOVEBITES. Her cymbalwork and stamina is awesome. MV Judgement Day with their new basspalyer. Live.. hard to choose but Set the world on fire from the 2021 concert is a good portal song. Mind that the concert was under pandemicrules and one of the guitarists had s 4-5 babybump. Clapping hands on the concert was only allowed. They are like BAND-MAID. Pick a song and be amazed.
Akane is an expert at economy of movement. I would be surprised if she ever has or will suffer an injury from playing. She will be playing for many many years. Keep listening to those harmonies too. They have evolved into two separate lead vocal lines now that mesh together. Their future is bright.
Never heard of him ,but this is the gorilla the greatest drummer on the planet ask Jimmy page he went to one of their concerts and wanted to meet with akane because he said was one of the greatest he's ever seen
@@teckreactions is a personal taste. Sometimes the forget to add IMO. Is like wine the best one is the one you like best, doesn't matter year, location, nor cost.
I have heard that Akane-san's drumsticks are heavier than normal. Even so, she really hits them skins heavy and hard. She's broken a few while playing -- one even in an official video that I've seen.
Or Blooming music video. Blooming is my favorite Band-Maid song. Until I listen to Manners, then Manners is my favorite Band-Maid song. Until I listen to Daydreaming, then Daydreaming is my favorite Band-Maid song. Until I hear Blooming, then Blooming is my favorite ...
Nice reaction! If you want a bit heavier song from them and see how fast Akane can work her double kick, check out the video for Rinne. It has a grimy look to the video and you get some English right at the end 🤘😁🤘
Check out the Manners & BLACK HOLE combo live video available on official channel. Manners is their most groovy song on their catalog and BLACK HOLE is their fastest song with 220bpm.
This is just a fun song. The band is full of smiles, Akane is laughing as she plays. It is happy rock music. Oh yes, you should definitely try "Manners/Black Hole". "Manners" starts with a drum, then drum and bass intro -- and has lots of bass. The song is funky, groovy. Then "Black Hole" -- their fastest, most chaotic prog rock song. Akane wrote several alternative drum parts, and called the hardest one "Hell". The band voted for "Hell" so she had to practise until she could play it. It hits 220 bpm -- and her fastest speed before practising for "Black Hole" had been 190 bpm. She worked hard, and hit the mark. "Black Hole" is chaos -- intense, fast, and discordant at times. They performed these two at an online concert during Covid lockdown when they couldn't tour and the Japanese government was subsidising bands who produced at least five minute long videos. Band-Maid songs are shorter than five minutes, so they had to make this a double feature to qualify for assistance.
Akane is a fairly rare thing - what I call a musical drummer, which shows in everything she plays. Her drumming is clever, and always supports the song, without being repetitious . Never the same fill twice in each repetition of the verse and chorus. Too many drum solos are all flash, and a complex show of technique that only other drummers really understand, and she does very little of that. I'm not a drummer, but I did figure out the flashy bit at the beginning after listening attentively a few times. Then she sets into a pattern that 'normal' people can understand, with a straightforward figure that everybody can follow, with different fills in between each repetition of the basic phrase.
It's fast and therefore hard to notice, but Akane hits the drums really hard, if you pause at the right second, you can notice that she brings the stick almost behind her back before each hit. However it's just the beginning, if you want to hear something insane from Akane, "Black hole", "Hate?", From now on". This last one is an instrumental.
Band-Maid and The Warning. Two of my favorite bands today. You have so much joy to discover. Right now there are 2 songs, Don't you tell ME and Hate from their 10th anniversary concert where you can get a better listen to the bassist as well as the drummer.
“Like to be a freedom” are Saiki’s closing chorus lyrics. Her accent often means that English words sometimes are missed “Domination” and “Freedom” are two songs from the same lane of their musical travels. Straight rock with uplifting chorus, Akane giving her disco beat a go in “Freedom.” She chokes up on the left more than the right in this song. I’m hoping to meet her someday and ask “why?!” As a musician who has played with many drummers, here are the songs you will probably find most interesting. (And a hint as to why) “DICE” (hi-hat shenanigans) “Onset” (4/4, 5/4, clever fills) “Warning,” (8 measure fill) “From Now On” (brace yourself)
I have seen them live and they really are that good, almost amazing because they do very long concerts, 22+ songs, with Miku doing some comedy in the middle. Misa, watch her bass play, that switching from pick to slap instantly by tucking the pick if unreal. The lead guitarist write all of this music at least since around this Domination album and a bit before. Newer great songs would be the Manners and Blackhole live(live streamed concert), Influencer is another great one, songs from around the same time as freedom would be moratorium, rinne and Play, older songs like blooming are also great, They actually dont have bad songs at all. Misa doing some awesome bass in No God, They have awsome instrumentals like onset and without holding back, which has a hilarious video with Herman Li , Miku and Kanami, Herman put on a maid uniform to audition and the three of them did Without Holding back, The ladies playing their guitar parts and herman adding in his dragonforce style. Hilarous. And a gem, they did a live stream christmas concert, not as maids, all acoustic versions of 14 of their songs, one song even has Akane on a cajon instead of her kit. It really takes some solid talent to take hard rock songs and do them acoustic. I am sure many have said it but this band really is one of the most talented group of musicians on the planet, certainly up with the best of the best, especially because they can play it all live.
Band Maid have a lot of English words in their lyrics. Saiki's accent makes them hard to discern though. I love them because of this, as it makes them who they are along with their incredible instrumental talents
Maidiacs Th English is, "Get out of my way. My Way My Way. Back off Go Away Go Away Go Away." If you really want to hear the bass get a set of headphones. MISA wouldl approve.
Great detailed reaction. Checkout Love Bites. Holy War; Swan Song; Set the World On Fire; Judgement Day; English lyrics, great instrumentals with power.
Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], and many many more...
A Finn here yelling - not everything is in English. They are being really nice to you silly English speakers even giving you something! How much do you think we others (the rest of the world) get 😊
I'm assuming you're a Christian, so I think you would fall in love with Lovebites easily. They play heavy metal but most of their songs are very uplifting, especially "Glory to the World". I'm hoping you would react to them too, and soon! Note: their songs are more "spiritual" than religious but very positive and uplifting just the same. AND, they have a very good drummer.
If I'm not mistaken, Akane uses a 5A stick, which is not incredibly long. That may be why she's perceived to be choked up so far, although I do she actually is at one moment. Sudden stick swap? (I always preferred a 5B minimum or some variant for a rock setting like this.)
Also pretty much all you need to know about their lyrics is that it's all positive encouraging messages. Except the one song that was made by a western producers that toned down all their creativity. You might get to it eventually, it's not terrible.
As for the drummer, Akane holding the drumsticks high is probably more of an accident or reason than her technique. I noticed it too when I watched that video, but I didn't see her do it in later ones. Maybe she felt she was not fast enough in her hands at the time? Which she certainly is today. Perhaps someone here knows the _true story_ about this? If so, feel free to tell me.
“My way” and “go away” were in English. I know it’s hard to tell sometimes when they’re singing in English! lol! Domination and Freedom are the usual starting points for new Maidiacs! Along with the music video that saved them. Thrill. After that you’ll have truly jumped down the pigeon hole! Po!
I was waiting that you say, and she’s happy. I’m sick of this cliché repeated all the time. So, kudos to you for focusing on tech part but not on her facial expression.
Akane is amazing: she's having fun, she makes it look easy and she's playing a lyrical solo, not showing off chops. They way she uses her drums to serve the music at every moment is part of what makes Band-Maid such a potent band.
Here are six songs I recommend: 1. onset (Official Live Video). 2. Domination (Official Live Video). 3. Puzzle (Official Live Video) 4. Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video) 5. from now on (Official Music Video). 6. HATE? (Official Live Video)
Akane is the happiest drummer on Earth...and so impressive to other Rock legends that, when Jimmy Page saw them perform 7 years ago, he went backstage to get a selfie with her. But then she is the band leader for THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Try their fastest song, BLACK HOLE, where Akane is on full throttle throughout, especially on the 220BPM outro, which she called "Hell".
Akane is the worlds happiest drummer she makes me smile !🤩
MISA is playing lead bass throughout this whole song.
Time for the song 'Hate?', next. There's enough bass action in that live performance to shake your skeleton loose.
hello....you haven't see anything yet !!!!! During covid Akane (drummer) put in a tremendous amount of work. This is an older recording ,
when you hear the more recent stuff...Akane will blow you away with her double kick speed and her lighting fast precision which her hands.
I am a drummer and she has such a tasteful way playing that is totally unique to her. And by the way...Kanami plays PRS guitars. It's
not a Les Paul. If you want to see drumming at it's finest check out Shambles or From Now On
The Maids performing one of their (two) most performed songs: Freedom and Real Existence. But the Maids in this MV are pure perfection, aren't they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure, imo! Thanks Matt, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!
Man that was fun. Gonna have to go learn that bass part now...."honey, where's my maid costume?!" 😅
Misa's bass always seems to fly under the radar in this song but ahe's laying it down
"masters and princesses" or "maidiacs" are both just fine
Great reaction and you've discovered the reason that Akane is so loved by the fans (maidiacs), she's an excellent drummer that always creates her drum parts to fit the song and then plays with the biggest smile you'll ever see on a drummer. Thanks for continuing to react to Band-Maid.
Even if you don't do a reaction to it, you should watch the live video for their song " onset" , which is an instrumental song. Such a tight groove, I love it. And the bassist (who is very talented) has a great solo in it!
Yeah, Onset (live) and Play (live) are so, so, sooo good.
@@vinnipanda4894 The white studio live version of onset is not bad either. You can hear (and see) the instruments better there.
The studio live version of "From now on" is also instrumental and mental. It really shows off their skills.
Also, if you want to hear bass there are some treats.
The new live version of Hate is one option.
Another one is set of two songs live "Manners" and "Black Hole". Groovier song than Manners you cannot find. It is 70% bass.
Everyone in the band says their goal in writing is to serve the song.
MIsa, though a shy person, is a 'lead' bassist and is very much front and center in a big portion of their music. She often brings a 'funk' sound but it's always deep, rich, and melodic! She and Akane (drummer) usually steal the show for me....awesome rhythm section!! Miku is a great singer in her own right and just incredible as a backup....and as the founder of the band, wise enough to realize that her voice wasn't strong enough to be the lead for the kind of music they wanted to create!! Glad to see them growing on you....great band with a very loyal following!!🤘
Also note the "drummer signal" i.e. "fist up" done by Saiki indicating that "this" is the last time around and then by Miku telling Akane that "this" is the end. It's just one of those drummer things I noticed. Give their song "Blooming" MV a try
What's good for the song is what's good about BAND-MAID. Never out of place. Check out FROM NOW ON for a Rock instrumental that will have you running for your drum kit. Peace. 6.89
BAND MAID!!
🤘😀🤘
Band Maid doesn't sing too much in English. But their music is still great and catchy.
Kanami plays a PRS,
Miku plays a Zemaitis.
Misa’s bass is a BlackCloud Private Reserve
Thanks for the reaction and comments. Freedom is one of their "poppier,'" makes me feel so damn HAPPY, songs. These ladies always serve the song to ensure the best possible outcome for the listener. There are no shortage of fantastic songs. I suggest checking out Hate?, Play!, Moratorium (all official live videos) simply because I never get tired of hearing them. Cheers!
We all know that look when we see it, down the pigeon hole u go, po!
Their MV for "Bubble" shows Akane doing her less-than-typical double kick phrasing during the chorus. Worth a listen. She uses them often to roll over into the next bar or phrase.
The best part of Akane's drumming.
Her smile!
Killer bass? Don't You Tell Me or Hate? live from Japan.
Other bands have two guitars and a bass. Band-Maid has three guitars, one of which is a bass. They are pretty much a string ensemble with rock instruments.
Best comment here! 3 guitars!
Band Maid is a great rock band! And the ladies always seem to be having so much fun.
For me, two factors stick out. They have a wide range of styles. Every version of rock, pop, punk, hard, metal, emo, power ballad, blues, jazzy. And they do them all at a high level. Over 110 songs in their catalog, and IMO, not a stinker in the lot. I would say at least half are simply excellent. They have a 2 song in 1 video that demonstrates these two points. They are Manners, and Black Hole.
I would recommend 'From Now On' (awesome instrumental) and the live MV of the song 'Hate?' (Bass and Guitar going nuts) next. Thx for reacting to our beloved Maids!! 😎🤘
This vid shows the joy in the band. How they interact and yes Akane’s incredible drumming all while smiling like she’s having the time of her life.
One of my favorite bands ever.
Thats the same beat I played during the Disco days. Upbeat on the sock and rock solid 2 and 4 on the snare. Kick on 1,2,3,4.
We're Maidiacs, and proud of it!!!!!
I enjoy watching them have so much fun. They bring a lot of energy.
They are amazing! All 5 of them!!!
If you want a couple more of their song with great drum and base tracks I would recommend Dice (Official music video) or No God (Either live version is good, but I prefer the first live version).
Onset and From Now On are a few instrumentals that show of their technical skills.
You could also check out one of their older music videos like Real Existence to see how they’ve changed over the years.
My favorite Band-Maid story is that sometimes Kanami, the lead guitarist, wrote drum parts and then Akane, the drummer, would rewrite them for people with only four limbs.
Thanks so much lovely reaction!
Do you know? Akane have four legs and four hands.
Looks like she has two of each to me.
One of the best songs to show off the drummer is an instrumental, From Now On. You should definitely check it out.
You need about five songs to get Band Maid. I suggest Daydreaming MV, Blooming MV and Wonderland live next.
MISA also known as "The Barefoot Assassin" because she often plays with no shoes on "to feel the music in the floor" but its also said that she is so tall in comparison to the others to fit in more with their heights. The reason she is The Barefoot Assassin is that she sneaks up and murders you with the sickest baselines and that effortlessly switch between slapping and picking. There is a video somewhere of her tapping the base like Mincho does. Sub earned off your Band Miad reactions. Hope you continue down thier rabbit hole and become a Maidiac as well. There are so many other bands we can introduce you too to also become a "Pedal Head" - Nemophilia and part of the "Wolf Pack" - :LoveBites to name just 2. :D
The best live rock band on the planet at this time...maybe ever.
We’ll see.
@@teckreactions We already see.
Akane and her drum tech somehow manage to set up her kit about as perfectly as possible, it always sounds incredible. I'd love to know why Akane chokes up on her left stick, I know she's adjusted her positioning and posture for a couple of reasons - to improve her double pedal work and also to reduce back strain as she did have a a back issue some years ago resulting in them having to get a replacement drummer for at least 1 show.
I saw someone say her left hand grip was "just wrong". I just laughed! I have no idea why she does it, but it works for her, and it works for us. My guess is it's just a comfy position for her.
Have you seen the documentary of Yokahama Arena? Akane sits behind the kit during set up. The drum tech says 'try the kick'. Akane does one single kick: "BOOM". It sounded friggin awesome in the arena! The look of absolute glee on her face! Yeah man, whoever that drum tech is, he is worth his weight in gold!
She switches her grip constantly depending on the song. I saw her change her grip several times at the Houston concert last year, plus in many live videos you can see her grip move around from song to song.
@@greylocke100 I'm gonna have to check out some of her close up stuff on Prime. I may be wrong but I wonder if she chokes her left stick when she's primarily using the snare (usually left hand work)? which is really close to her, then extends her grip when she needs more reach for tom work? I'm intrigued now lol! Though I'm just a dumb bassist that knows jack!
@@Davey-Boyd Do you ever notice how MISA moves up and down the string with her right hand? She really controls the tone of the string by picking close to the bridge for a bright sound and closer to the neck for a fuller sound. Little details ...
@@surfingasongwave Yes, I do the same too!
Another drummer to check out is in the band LOVEBITES. Her cymbalwork and stamina is awesome. MV Judgement Day with their new basspalyer. Live.. hard to choose but Set the world on fire from the 2021 concert is a good portal song. Mind that the concert was under pandemicrules and one of the guitarists had s 4-5 babybump. Clapping hands on the concert was only allowed. They are like BAND-MAID. Pick a song and be amazed.
Akane is an expert at economy of movement. I would be surprised if she ever has or will suffer an injury from playing. She will be playing for many many years. Keep listening to those harmonies too. They have evolved into two separate lead vocal lines now that mesh together. Their future is bright.
Never heard of him ,but this is the gorilla the greatest drummer on the planet ask Jimmy page he went to one of their concerts and wanted to meet with akane because he said was one of the greatest he's ever seen
Her 😉
On the planet? We’ll see.
@@teckreactions is a personal taste. Sometimes the forget to add IMO.
Is like wine the best one is the one you like best, doesn't matter year, location, nor cost.
Manners and Black Hole Live - you won't regret it.
Akane's smile😍
I have heard that Akane-san's drumsticks are heavier than normal. Even so, she really hits them skins heavy and hard. She's broken a few while playing -- one even in an official video that I've seen.
If you eant too see why they call Akane "the Gorilla", watch their official music video called Shambles. She is on point. Great reaction. Rock on 🤘
For something a bit different…Rinne (MV), Manners/Black Hole (official live), Puzzle (official live) then have a look at Catharsis (live acoustic)
Actually you might get a KICK out of Hate? official live, also Warning (MV)….
Lovely, I hope you continue on the journey :-D Next up: Manners, music video! NOT live with Black Hole.
Or Blooming music video. Blooming is my favorite Band-Maid song. Until I listen to Manners, then Manners is my favorite Band-Maid song. Until I listen to Daydreaming, then Daydreaming is my favorite Band-Maid song. Until I hear Blooming, then Blooming is my favorite ...
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Nice reaction! If you want a bit heavier song from them and see how fast Akane can work her double kick, check out the video for Rinne. It has a grimy look to the video and you get some English right at the end 🤘😁🤘
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Check out the Manners & BLACK HOLE combo live video available on official channel.
Manners is their most groovy song on their catalog and BLACK HOLE is their fastest song with 220bpm.
Great Reaction. Enjoy the journey down the Pigeon Hole, the decent is worth the effort :)
Thank you! Will do!
This is just a fun song. The band is full of smiles, Akane is laughing as she plays. It is happy rock music.
Oh yes, you should definitely try "Manners/Black Hole". "Manners" starts with a drum, then drum and bass intro -- and has lots of bass. The song is funky, groovy. Then "Black Hole" -- their fastest, most chaotic prog rock song. Akane wrote several alternative drum parts, and called the hardest one "Hell". The band voted for "Hell" so she had to practise until she could play it. It hits 220 bpm -- and her fastest speed before practising for "Black Hole" had been 190 bpm. She worked hard, and hit the mark. "Black Hole" is chaos -- intense, fast, and discordant at times. They performed these two at an online concert during Covid lockdown when they couldn't tour and the Japanese government was subsidising bands who produced at least five minute long videos. Band-Maid songs are shorter than five minutes, so they had to make this a double feature to qualify for assistance.
Akane is a fairly rare thing - what I call a musical drummer, which shows in everything she plays. Her drumming is clever, and always supports the song, without being repetitious . Never the same fill twice in each repetition of the verse and chorus. Too many drum solos are all flash, and a complex show of technique that only other drummers really understand, and she does very little of that. I'm not a drummer, but I did figure out the flashy bit at the beginning after listening attentively a few times. Then she sets into a pattern that 'normal' people can understand, with a straightforward figure that everybody can follow, with different fills in between each repetition of the basic phrase.
It's fast and therefore hard to notice, but Akane hits the drums really hard, if you pause at the right second, you can notice that she brings the stick almost behind her back before each hit. However it's just the beginning, if you want to hear something insane from Akane, "Black hole", "Hate?", From now on". This last one is an instrumental.
Band-Maid and The Warning. Two of my favorite bands today. You have so much joy to discover. Right now there are 2 songs, Don't you tell ME and Hate from their 10th anniversary concert where you can get a better listen to the bassist as well as the drummer.
Waitl he gets to Band-Maid's
ONSET
FROM NOW ON
Don't you tell ME (live)
HATE?
You will get serious Base playing
“Like to be a freedom” are Saiki’s closing chorus lyrics. Her accent often means that English words sometimes are missed
“Domination” and “Freedom” are two songs from the same lane of their musical travels. Straight rock with uplifting chorus, Akane giving her disco beat a go in “Freedom.”
She chokes up on the left more than the right in this song. I’m hoping to meet her someday and ask “why?!”
As a musician who has played with many drummers, here are the songs you will probably find most interesting. (And a hint as to why)
“DICE” (hi-hat shenanigans)
“Onset” (4/4, 5/4, clever fills)
“Warning,” (8 measure fill)
“From Now On” (brace yourself)
I have seen them live and they really are that good, almost amazing because they do very long concerts, 22+ songs, with Miku doing some comedy in the middle. Misa, watch her bass play, that switching from pick to slap instantly by tucking the pick if unreal. The lead guitarist write all of this music at least since around this Domination album and a bit before. Newer great songs would be the Manners and Blackhole live(live streamed concert), Influencer is another great one, songs from around the same time as freedom would be moratorium, rinne and Play, older songs like blooming are also great, They actually dont have bad songs at all. Misa doing some awesome bass in No God, They have awsome instrumentals like onset and without holding back, which has a hilarious video with Herman Li , Miku and Kanami, Herman put on a maid uniform to audition and the three of them did Without Holding back, The ladies playing their guitar parts and herman adding in his dragonforce style. Hilarous. And a gem, they did a live stream christmas concert, not as maids, all acoustic versions of 14 of their songs, one song even has Akane on a cajon instead of her kit. It really takes some solid talent to take hard rock songs and do them acoustic. I am sure many have said it but this band really is one of the most talented group of musicians on the planet, certainly up with the best of the best, especially because they can play it all live.
Miku gave you four English words in a row. She said one two three four!😅
Band Maid have a lot of English words in their lyrics. Saiki's accent makes them hard to discern though. I love them because of this, as it makes them who they are along with their incredible instrumental talents
Maidiacs Th English is, "Get out of my way. My Way My Way. Back off Go Away Go Away Go Away." If you really want to hear the bass get a set of headphones. MISA wouldl approve.
I'm wearing Shure SE425 in-ears. Some of the best headphones you're gonna get. First video, she wasn't mixed well. THis one, better.
Great detailed reaction. Checkout Love Bites. Holy War; Swan Song; Set the World On Fire; Judgement Day; English lyrics, great instrumentals with power.
Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], and many many more...
Band-Maid fans are called "Maidiacs."
English words in this one: "My way, my way, my way" and "go away, go away, go away."
and "One, two, three, four"
Bass you say, Po! Influencer, No God, Hate? 🕊
Techreacts Not a Les Paul but a PRS 24 custom Fireburst red shredded by Kanami solo
Corrected with a subtitle.
A Finn here yelling - not everything is in English. They are being really nice to you silly English speakers even giving you something! How much do you think we others (the rest of the world) get 😊
I'm assuming you're a Christian, so I think you would fall in love with Lovebites easily. They play heavy metal but most of their songs are very uplifting, especially "Glory to the World". I'm hoping you would react to them too, and soon! Note: their songs are more "spiritual" than religious but very positive and uplifting just the same.
AND, they have a very good drummer.
8:47 "she's killin' that bassline.
😅 i'd guess you haven't heard about her bestowed title yet.
I guess not.
Jimmy Page knows his drummers huh?
Let's try Shambles if you love Akane drum fill
If I'm not mistaken, Akane uses a 5A stick, which is not incredibly long. That may be why she's perceived to be choked up so far, although I do she actually is at one moment. Sudden stick swap? (I always preferred a 5B minimum or some variant for a rock setting like this.)
I think Akane model drum sticks, which was came on sale last December, were 5B type sticks.
Check out Holy War by Lovebites, if you want to see some awesome Japanese lady power.
Also pretty much all you need to know about their lyrics is that it's all positive encouraging messages. Except the one song that was made by a western producers that toned down all their creativity. You might get to it eventually, it's not terrible.
As for the drummer, Akane holding the drumsticks high is probably more of an accident or reason than her technique. I noticed it too when I watched that video, but I didn't see her do it in later ones. Maybe she felt she was not fast enough in her hands at the time? Which she certainly is today. Perhaps someone here knows the _true story_ about this? If so, feel free to tell me.
You need to react to The Burden by Crystal Lake.
“My way” and “go away” were in English. I know it’s hard to tell sometimes when they’re singing in English! lol! Domination and Freedom are the usual starting points for new Maidiacs! Along with the music video that saved them. Thrill. After that you’ll have truly jumped down the pigeon hole! Po!
I was waiting that you say, and she’s happy. I’m sick of this cliché repeated all the time. So, kudos to you for focusing on tech part but not on her facial expression.
This time they gave you 'one, two, three, four' ;) hehe
PARKING Loh different song
You've heard many english words at that point, you just haven't recognized any. Great analysis.
What you don't want to do is challenge madiacs like if you get 250 likes on the song then you'll do three more.
They will descend on you in droves
BONZO≒アカネ
Kanami play PRS guitars.
That's not a Les Paul. Kanami plays PRS (Paul Reed Smith) guitars exclusively.
I corrected it with the subtitle.
COMPARED WITH NIGHTWISH. THIS IS TERRIBLE. !!!!
We're not here to compare. We're here to appreciate what each artist brings to the world on their own.
Despite being 5'6", Akane says she does have small hands.