Welcome aboard, Chris. You are embarking on (along with many others - 115 million YT views!) an awesome 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 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 (over 100 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), 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 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, H-G-K, Black Hole, Different, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, 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 cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with nearly 40 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ruclips.net/video/__1th7ctgMo/видео.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): ruclips.net/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/видео.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: ruclips.net/video/4uIYBkAybCI/видео.html, and finally by JOSER8845 in LA: ruclips.net/video/usWZvlGGDSs/видео.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, 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, 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 an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 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, 29 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. Cluppo! No, no, no… CLUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 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, 30 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, 28 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! [BAND-MAID NEWS] ■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! 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/ ■ DVD/BD/CD AVAILABLE OF BAND-MAID’S FEB. 11, 2021 2 ½ HOUR ONLINE LIVE OKYU-JI CONCERT. IT IS AWESOME!! 28 SONGS Plus 5 Bonus Recordings! Info at their official website. bandmaid.tokyo/
@@word4you ビートルズと他のいくつかのバンドを除いて、私が考えることができる他のバンドは、よく書かれ、演奏された曲のそのようなカタログを持っていません。No other band that I can think of has such a catalog of well written and performed songs... other than the Beatles and a few others.
"Thrill" is just the first snowflake in the blizzard of awesomeness that is the Band Maid catalog. Band Maid is not just another "good Japanese band" they are in fact one of the best bands you will ever hear! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Actually "Thrill" is from 2014, 7+ y.o. song. It was a turning point in Band-Maid history: they were considering to break up, but suddenly "Thrill" went viral on Facebook and reached 1 million views almost overnight. The band and the world were saved. Now Band-Maid is totally different rock-band. They're already legends like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rush, Queen, Muse, RHCP etc., but with female touch and grace. They're making rock'n'roll great again: inspiring, entertaining, fun, merry and fascinating. Band-Maid ladies are hell-bent on the World Domination, to conquer the world by bringing their craft on to the people of the Unseen world.
Yeah the music scene in Japan is just mind blowing. Yes Japan is kicking our butts now. Bandmaid is the best hard rock band in the circuit today and it’s not even close. They are even better live. I would strongly recommend the live version of the song Domination … that will blow you away.
I envy you sir, having just stumbled upon possibly one of the best Rock bands in the entire world. Close your eyes, and click the mouse on any list of Band-Maid songs. Every one you randomly pick, will be your newest favourite by them. My Top Ten Band-Maid playlist is at about 57 lol... Rinne, Blooming, Warning!, Choose Me, Real Existence, Dice Secret My Lips, Domination, etc., etc., (Official Music Videos) are all awesome to start with IMHO, and a great primer for then switching over to ANY of their Live concert versions of songs. Have fun!
Congratulations, you hit the jackpot, you discovered Band-Maid. Now you can enjoy music in so many different ways again, it never gets boring, you will never hear something similar and they are really hard working and over the top talented musicians... Over 100 songs in 8 years and the liveshows they put together are insane, always some new solos, intros, outros to their songs on stage, they really wanna please their fans! Greetings from Germany
With Thrill they were a good band playing songs written for them. They quickly became a great band playing songs written for them. Then, for the last 4 albums, they have become a world-class band playing their own amazing compositions. IMO there’s no-one in Rock doing it better right now.
THE best live Rock band on Earth. Just for a moment, forget they're all female and forget they're dressed as maids. Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. OK, now that's explained, you can go back and marvel at how cute those outfits look and how incredibly beautiful all the band members are. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html , PLAY: ruclips.net/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/видео.html , CHOOSE ME: ruclips.net/video/HcqitbXgigU/видео.html , DOMINATION: ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html and WONDERLAND: ruclips.net/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/видео.html , though they have superb music videos too.
Loved the reaction! Since you started from the first video, it may be a good idea to see where are they now with the leatest video. It's a double live video (manners/black hole), and I think it would be a good second step for serveral reason: It's live, and they really shine live. The first song is similar in vibes to thrill but quite more refined as composition goes, and the second song is completly different, showing that they have quite a range.
I second this. Not only will you see live vs produced MV, but you will see how they've grown and evolved over the years. Plus, "Manners" is one of my favorite songs of theirs. Love the groove.
I agree with this recommendation wholeheartedly. Us old rockers all seem to gravitate to Band Maid. Led Zeppelin, Rush, Band Maid… see? They fit right in! Manners is great Groove based Southern rock sound… Black Hole is just an amazing Prog-rock/speed metal masterpiece.
Nice reaction to Band-Maid during their training wheels phase. The singer on the left is emblematic of how hard-working this band is, as 7 years ago she didn't even play guitar and is faking it in this vid. Today, she's an accomplished rhythm guitarist, vocalist and lyricist. This is one of those rare bands that consciously pushes itself to improve, so starting at the beginning with a song that is peanuts for them to play today is fortuitous as it will enable you to enjoy their progression. I think what sets this band apart from similar ones is the quality, quantity and creativity of their musical production over the past 5-6 years; it's mind-boggling when you add it all up. Sub'd for more Band-Maid. It's always a good day when a music lover discovers this treasure.
They are the queens of the catchy chorus. It doesn't matter what song you play. They'll give you pop, punk, metal, jazz, blues or whatever else they feel like throwing at you. You're in for a journey. MISA! MISA! MISA! 🍻
The five members of BAND MAID are all unique and professional music players. In the thrill, side guitarist Miku Kobato has just got a guitar and now she has grown into a great side guitarist certified by ZEMAITIS GUITARS. They are stoic about music and continue to grow. In one song, they repeat stop and go, weave various musical elements, and change the speed and rhythm. Official RUclips is a killer song that is all different.
Ooohhh you have so much musical mastery to see here! I would suggest anything live, that's where they really shine! Freedom Live or Domination Live would be a good start! Other than that... just pick a song, any song. It's all great and I'm not even kidding. Enjoy the ride 😊
BAND MAID for toddlers ... 2014. A good place to start as it was the breakout hit for them that saved the band. I say toddlers with tongue in cheek as this song is very simple and linear in comparison to what they put out today. This was a great starter song for you so you can understand where the band came from to use as a frame of reference when you listen to other tracks. BAND MAID is a preformance band, best sampled and consumed LIVE! Some of the BAND MAID standards in their live catalog include DOMINATION, FREEDOM, and PLAY. BAND MAID is: Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!) Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess) Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla) Misa - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor on stage - the barefoot assassin) Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination ... the Queen)
To have a first experience of Band-Maid at this point, is like sitting on a beach looking over a beautiful lake and thinking, "This world is amazing!" and not knowing there is a whole universe out there. There are so much more to explore and things you don't even have the imagination to even dream about. There are no limits known to Band-Maid. They are all over every musical genre and mixing them as they please. What is truly amazing is that they are not only mastering them all, they are also making music fun again in a world of industrial pop and metal played by people who look like they must be "serious" and "deep". B-M have deep lyrics, but their music make you smile and feel good (or cry when they what you to)!
Great Reaction, Thrill was my intro to BAND-MAID. RUclips kept suggesting it and I was thinking "Maids, Really? Go home RUclips you're drunk." RUclips kept insisting so gave in and clicked.... WHAT? Did not expect the hard rock sound. I see others have suggested the newest live video for the 2 songs "Manners" and "Black Hole" Two amazing yet very different songs. Looking forward to more reactions!
You did exactly the rite thing going to their channel because you can pick any song and you will be impressed, they don't have a bad song not even one, they are a band that can do 70s and 80s sounding rock or punk or prog or pop rock or any other you would like to name, they have it all.
Sweeny T.V. , Welcome to Band-Maid , They were formed in 2013 , Thrill was there first MV from 2014 , the band is , Miku Kobato (aka) Small Pigeon , has Red Rose in hair (band founder worked in Japanese maid café) plays Rhythm guitar , 2nd vocals n writes lyrics , Kanami Tono , Lead guitar / Shredder writes n arranges music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , has Blue Rose in hair , Lead vocals , Fan base known as Maidiac`s , Live songs , Freedom , Domination , Play , MV`s Dice , Blooming , Rinne , Daydreaming , Manners , there is a live version of Thrill that was just released from there on line concert worth checking out to see there progression . enjoy your journey down the pigeon hole .
Good job sir!. Welcome to the world of Band Maid. You are knowing the best rock band in the world. This may seem like a joke but as soon as you start going down the rabbit hole ... you are going to amazed. The next logical step is to see them live, where they clearly make the difference. On their YT channel they have several songs live. Domination or Real Existence are a good place to start. Thank you!
Band-Maid jumps around genres while mashing them up. You never know if you're get hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, pop punk, hardcore punk, prog punk, pop, etc. That's why it's hard just to recommend just one. While all are must-hears, I suggest starting with any of these: Original MVs: Dice, Blooming, Warning, Different Live MVs: Domination, Play, Manners/Black Hole
Welcome to the fandom! I stumbled onto Band Maid bout 2 years ago while watching a reaction to this song. My fave band right now! I suggest the following Band Maid songs: Bubble, Dice, Manners, Domination (live), No God & Warning (live)
Thanks for watching my favourite band Band Maid ! I would suggest you watch 'Warning' next the official music video so you can see how far the girls have progressed in 7 years. Most of all I hope your Band Maid journey is as enjoyable as mine has been. Enjoy !!
Well, you may have a personal taste, but in fact it's true....there is no bad song from Band-Maid. In general they play Rock, but they move in this frame from one extreme to the other. From ballad over heavy to metal and back. And yes the Band-Maid army recommends live versions. The good thing is....you cannot make any mistake
MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
MISA MISA MISA! Nostalgia Nostalgia Nostalgia! 2014 Sai-chan still hasn't learned how to use her hands (holding on to the mike stand like it is a life preserver) MISA wearing shoes and using a 4 string Miku holding the Guitar like its a weapon (or neck ornament) not an instrument Mincho before she changed to PRS Guitars but still Rocking out and of course A-chan still with the Little Hat and strangely not smiling
I just freaking love seeing people first reaction to Band Maid! Always such joy! Welcome to the incredible world of Band Maid. Welcome to the Pigeon hole! - Real Existence - MV or Live - Puzzle - live - Dice - MV - Domination - live - Freedom - live - Bubble - MV - Blooming - MV - No God - live online - Glory - MV - Warning - MV or live online - Manner - Live online - Rinne - MV - Daydreaming - MV then live And the list goes on and on….
This is their only video in which MISA the bass player wore a regular maid outfit. This was back in 2014 and the band had existed for less than a year. You can see that 2nd vocalist Miku Kobato, who didn't know how to play guitar before the band started, is really just faking it here.
I would recommend Alone MV, Real Existence, Domination Live, Onset Live, Blooming MV, Bubble MV, Daydreaming MV (Masterpiece), and to really blow your socks off, the girls decided to play an April fools day joke on the fans and released two songs under a fake name "Band-Maiko" Goin-cho and Secret My Lips where they are dressed as geisha in training...welcome to the Pigoen Hole. Band-Maid!!!!!
0:35 The reason why you don't have to name a title is simple. They've done over 100 songs and there's really only one rule to remember with Band-Maid: Music ├─ Band-Maid | └─ bad song | └─ ⚠️empty
Maybe go to their newest video now, It has 2 songs, Manners and Blackhole. You'll see how much they have grown.Then you will want to see how they are Live, best live band
Maidiacs, Germany Division reporting. Welcome to the amazing world of Band-Maid! Prepare yourself, because this pigeon-hole these ladies are going to drag you into is deep as hell and promises to be a fantastic journey if you're a fan of (hard) rock. From the previous comments it is already obvious that these ladies are for many the best the genre has seen and heard in decades. And yes, I also share this opinion. :) ... The talent of each and every one of these young ladies is immense. And yet they don't seem to know anything about egoism. The focus is not only on one or two of them, each one is an equally strong pillar in the construct 'Band-Maid' and the musical experience is always in the foreground. And thanks to their talent and versatility, these ladies certainly have a lot to offer. :) 【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️
Welcome to the Band Maid Pigeon Hole! A long and rewarding journey awaits you! No matter the song you pick, it will be great from these amazing ladies! Keep the Band Maid coming!
You sir have just found your new favorite Hard Rock band. These 5 ladies are the real deal. They have come a long way since this video. The bass player is MISA and you'll be hard pressed to find a more awesome and unique and awesome bass player (did I say awesome?). Exact same comment can be said for Akane (drums) and Kanami (lead guitar). This triumvirate will mesmerize you. Band-Maid excels in front of a live audience so any Live video from 2020 and before will suck you right into the Black Hole. OK, try Onset-Live and Domination-Live first. Then you have another 100+ songs to go. Don't be intimidated by the 100+ songs comment. It's a really FUN FUN FUN ride. Let's Go. It's Showtime. Peace.
This was their beginning.....and it drew a lot of attention. It's just constant improvement and evolution from here. These ladies play the whole Rock Music "Sphere", often venturing beyond it's "so called" limits... metal, funk, pop, jazz..... With over 100+ songs, you will be inundated with what to listen to next. Having said that, my top 5 (In no order) is Puzzle, Choose Me, Blooming, Manners, Don't let me down, Bubble, Warning, Freedom (Live), Daydreaming, Awkward, Sayonakidori, Freezer........you get my point!! lol
Awesome Reaction , Welcome to the World of Band-Maid now u need to watch them Live , do " DOMINATION " LIVE from Feb.14th 2020 , get ready cause these girls ROCK and they will suck u in also they have over a 100 songs so you will have plenty to listen too and not one bad song , ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid. Great job! That band is unreal live in concert. Their concert videos immediately turned me into a diehard fan. So, for your next reaction, I recommend choosing from their official live videos on their RUclips channel. There is a lot of shredding from the guitarist, bassist, and drummer. Just let us know which you want to see get showcased, and we'll direct you to their footage.
Yup....after years of feeling sad about the state of western music, almost all of my musical attention has shifted to Japan....Rock, Funk, Pop, Metal....it seems everything they do has some sort of extra spark or energy that makes it a fun listen....Welcome to the BAND MAID universe!....
Best HARD Rock Band on the PLANET ... bar none :) Best "served" LIVE. Lack of suggestions, pick ANYTHING. Nigh on a 100 tracks now (I do not jest!) Oh by the way they are not girls they are quite sophisticated woman now, but I'll let you off just this once :)
Thank you for your reaction to my #1 fav band, and congratulations to discover this incredibly talented band! You don't know yet what a wonderful ride awaits you ahead. Since you liked their toddler level MV, you will be in an unbelievable treat with over 100 good songs and no bad one. "Thrill" was not written by them (provided by the label company). You may want to check their recent song called "Manners" (MV or live). It is written by them and has an old fashioned rock sound🤘😎🤘
I'll keep this short, welcome to your new favorite band, if you take the time to get to know this band and watch how they have grown since this first video, you will no doubt find them to be your favorite hard rocking maid band.
yeah. you need to binge watch all there stuff. there like viagra to the ears. and once the band-maid family knows you broke your cherry. they will sub. so do more of the gurls. i envy that your still a rookie . but also glad how much ive learned from these amazing ladies. i saw them live in 2019. blew me away musicaly and there personalitys are cute and cool as hell. if your like me. i listened to or watched dice next.
At the time of this song, it was a girls hard rock band, but now it is creating its own rock. It has evolved into a new Led Zeppelin or an easy-to-hear King Crimson. If you like simple hard rock: 'Manners' , 'Thrill' If you want to know skill level: 'On Set' , 'Without Holeding Back' If you want to hear pop rock: 'Domination' , 'Freedom' If you like sentimental songs: 'About Us' , ' Daydreaming' If you want to know their creativity: 'Secret My Lips' , 'No God' , 'black Hole'...more..more..
the elephant in the room: THIS IS NASCENT MUSIC. there's a long list to prove band-maid's greatness waiting for you if you want to dig deeper into the pigeon hole. we can assure you, you'll definitely never want to go back.
Pick any song, they are all good. For a good selection of Band-Maid from the last year try the new Manners/Black hole live video, No God Live if you want to see an extreme bass solo. Go for the live videos, though every video is awesome, this is a band that plays live better than MVs and it is actually amazing they can pull off a complex metal song like Black Hole live. Domination, Freedom, Rinne, Dice, Moratorium, Blooming are all solid intros into their skills. One thing to note is the last 3 albums are completely written by Band-Maid. The lead Guitarist does the music and it is shockingly good, the Rhythm guitarist does all the vocals, including the english parts and the vocals. This is the best hard rock band out there today, especially playing live.
Welcome to the "Pigeon" hole.....pick any live tune....Moratorium is a personal fave....have fun man.....theres a TON of tunes and every one becomes your favorite....until you hear the next one....catch one of the interview vids....they're great for some background, i.e. "pigeon" etc....have fun man
Next songs live Play, Take Me Higher, Dont You Tell Me, On Set (all the songs with bass solo and bass battle) another online 2021 No God, Warning, Thrill, After Life, Manners+Black Hole
They are excellent Live.. Check out the song "Domination" live 14 Feb 2020... Love Band-Maid.. Leave it to an Japanese, all female band of kick ass musicians to bring back that hard rock sound to the masses..
I suggest you react to their official MV's in order from this one to the last one, that way you will hear their progression as a band. Alone is the first song of their own creation, from that point you hear the change in style with their own music.
As other commenter have stated: Welcome. You are going to get a ton of requests and you won't be disappointed by them... Even their weaker songs would be a highlight for other bands. That's how high the standard of the musicianship these ladies have. And now onto the rest of their music. I would advise going between live tracks and music videos so you can see how amazing they are.
Yes, rock is being saved by Japan and it’s in good hands. Band-Maid is an amazing (mostly) hard rock band and these girls are so talented and versatile musicians. Another excellent all-female Japanese band is Nemophila (not Nemophilia), a very recently formed band (late 2019). Songs: “Raitei”, “Oiran”, “Dissension”, “Life”, or covers like “Whole lotta Rosie”, “Aces high”, “The trooper”, etc. Another great all-female Japanese band is legendary Show-Ya, kind of glam heavy metal, active since the 80’s. Also, there are more incredible bands from Japan that I hope you react to in the near future.
Thrill is their oldest song -- they have grown much since then. They write their own stuff -- Kanami, the lead guitarist, is their composer, and Miku, the rhythm guitarist is their lyricist (and band founder). BM is Miku's child -- she worked in a "Maid Cafe" and wanted the cute look of maids coupled with heavy rock -- she calls that "the gap". The bassist and drummer come from the Tokyo School of Music -- the band are serious musicians. Everyone of them talented. I recommend both Freedom and Domination (live) for their middle of the road stuff. Then Manners/Black Hole for some funk (Manners) and speed (Black Hole). I also love Rinne (heavy, fast). They are such craftsmaids that they won't release anything bad.
6:22 You got that right. Japan is cranking out a shit-ton of fantastic musicians, and Band Maid isn't even close to "the cream of the crop" for musicianship. But man..... they have a style and sound that stands out from other Japanese bands.
Welcome to the band of bass solos, drum solos and guitar solos alike. Welcome home masters and princesses, Miku Kobato says at the start of every consert.
Dice isa good next step for video clips before you get to the live stuff which is an unending rabbit hole, OR just go straight to the live stuff with Domination live in 2020. good stuff Sweeny.
I'd suggest Domination live next to give you a better feeling of how skilled these young ladies really are. And I agree, best hard rock band on the planet right now.
Jimmy Page saw a show of theirs and demanded a photo with the drummer because he loved her drumming so much. I'll suggest Onset live, it's an instrumental. ONSET!!
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Welcome aboard, Chris. You are embarking on (along with many others - 115 million YT views!) an awesome 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 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 (over 100 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), 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 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, H-G-K, Black Hole, Different, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, 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 cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with nearly 40 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ruclips.net/video/__1th7ctgMo/видео.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): ruclips.net/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/видео.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: ruclips.net/video/4uIYBkAybCI/видео.html, and finally by JOSER8845 in LA: ruclips.net/video/usWZvlGGDSs/видео.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, 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, 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 an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid members are:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 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, 29 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. Cluppo! No, no, no… CLUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 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, 30 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, 28 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!
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! 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/
■ DVD/BD/CD AVAILABLE OF BAND-MAID’S FEB. 11, 2021 2 ½ HOUR ONLINE LIVE OKYU-JI CONCERT. IT IS AWESOME!! 28 SONGS Plus 5 Bonus Recordings! Info at their official website. bandmaid.tokyo/
Yes. Yes. Yes.
I actually forgot how long your little blurb was....lol
Yes! BAND-MAID is Hard Rock BEATLES !
@@stealthcabbie1336 I was (and still) inspired. ;-)
@@word4you ビートルズと他のいくつかのバンドを除いて、私が考えることができる他のバンドは、よく書かれ、演奏された曲のそのようなカタログを持っていません。No other band that I can think of has such a catalog of well written and performed songs... other than the Beatles and a few others.
"Thrill" is just the first snowflake in the blizzard of awesomeness that is the Band Maid catalog. Band Maid is not just another "good Japanese band" they are in fact one of the best bands you will ever hear! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Clearly and succinctly put man!
SNOWDOG, They should be paying you ! Every time I hear a new reaction video to Band-Maid, You're there
Actually "Thrill" is from 2014, 7+ y.o. song. It was a turning point in Band-Maid history: they were considering to break up, but suddenly "Thrill" went viral on Facebook and reached 1 million views almost overnight. The band and the world were saved. Now Band-Maid is totally different rock-band. They're already legends like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rush, Queen, Muse, RHCP etc., but with female touch and grace. They're making rock'n'roll great again: inspiring, entertaining, fun, merry and fascinating. Band-Maid ladies are hell-bent on the World Domination, to conquer the world by bringing their craft on to the people of the Unseen world.
Yeah the music scene in Japan is just mind blowing. Yes Japan is kicking our butts now. Bandmaid is the best hard rock band in the circuit today and it’s not even close. They are even better live. I would strongly recommend the live version of the song Domination … that will blow you away.
Here's my comment for the cause. I liked it keep it up.
I envy you sir, having just stumbled upon possibly one of the best Rock bands in the entire world. Close your eyes, and click the mouse on any list of Band-Maid songs. Every one you randomly pick, will be your newest favourite by them. My Top Ten Band-Maid playlist is at about 57 lol... Rinne, Blooming, Warning!, Choose Me, Real Existence, Dice Secret My Lips, Domination, etc., etc., (Official Music Videos) are all awesome to start with IMHO, and a great primer for then switching over to ANY of their Live concert versions of songs. Have fun!
Congratulations, you hit the jackpot, you discovered Band-Maid. Now you can enjoy music in so many different ways again, it never gets boring, you will never hear something similar and they are really hard working and over the top talented musicians... Over 100 songs in 8 years and the liveshows they put together are insane, always some new solos, intros, outros to their songs on stage, they really wanna please their fans! Greetings from Germany
Rock on! Greetings from Florida
With Thrill they were a good band playing songs written for them. They quickly became a great band playing songs written for them. Then, for the last 4 albums, they have become a world-class band playing their own amazing compositions. IMO there’s no-one in Rock doing it better right now.
Good name .... do you think you we should suggest this ? ruclips.net/video/4o2sA0vpA-4/видео.html :)
THE best live Rock band on Earth. Just for a moment, forget they're all female and forget they're dressed as maids. Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. OK, now that's explained, you can go back and marvel at how cute those outfits look and how incredibly beautiful all the band members are.
The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html , PLAY: ruclips.net/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/видео.html , CHOOSE ME: ruclips.net/video/HcqitbXgigU/видео.html , DOMINATION: ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html and WONDERLAND: ruclips.net/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/видео.html , though they have superb music videos too.
Enjoy your journey.. Best band on the planet... Best wishes from France..
Thanks so much! Greetings from USA
Loved the reaction! Since you started from the first video, it may be a good idea to see where are they now with the leatest video. It's a double live video (manners/black hole), and I think it would be a good second step for serveral reason: It's live, and they really shine live. The first song is similar in vibes to thrill but quite more refined as composition goes, and the second song is completly different, showing that they have quite a range.
I appreciate the guidance! Stay tuned! 🤘
I second this. Not only will you see live vs produced MV, but you will see how they've grown and evolved over the years. Plus, "Manners" is one of my favorite songs of theirs. Love the groove.
Might blow his brain into a seizure. It nearly did me. Transported back to 1967 Pink Floyd. I'm old :(
I agree with this recommendation wholeheartedly. Us old rockers all seem to gravitate to Band Maid. Led Zeppelin, Rush, Band Maid… see? They fit right in! Manners is great Groove based Southern rock sound… Black Hole is just an amazing Prog-rock/speed metal masterpiece.
@@interstellardave wicked handle. ..... see what you did there :)
Her name is Tono, Kanami Tono. And she eats guitar solos for breakfast ! Band Maid since 2013, making Rock and Roll great again !
Nice reaction to Band-Maid during their training wheels phase. The singer on the left is emblematic of how hard-working this band is, as 7 years ago she didn't even play guitar and is faking it in this vid. Today, she's an accomplished rhythm guitarist, vocalist and lyricist. This is one of those rare bands that consciously pushes itself to improve, so starting at the beginning with a song that is peanuts for them to play today is fortuitous as it will enable you to enjoy their progression. I think what sets this band apart from similar ones is the quality, quantity and creativity of their musical production over the past 5-6 years; it's mind-boggling when you add it all up. Sub'd for more Band-Maid. It's always a good day when a music lover discovers this treasure.
They are the queens of the catchy chorus. It doesn't matter what song you play. They'll give you pop, punk, metal, jazz, blues or whatever else they feel like throwing at you. You're in for a journey. MISA! MISA! MISA! 🍻
Your in the paddling pool for Band Maid. You will love the Deep end.
The five members of BAND MAID are all unique and professional music players. In the thrill, side guitarist Miku Kobato has just got a guitar and now she has grown into a great side guitarist certified by ZEMAITIS GUITARS. They are stoic about music and continue to grow. In one song, they repeat stop and go, weave various musical elements, and change the speed and rhythm. Official RUclips is a killer song that is all different.
Yep, Manners & Black Hole live will show you their range and how much they’ve progressed since Thrill. This band is the real deal.
Ooohhh you have so much musical mastery to see here!
I would suggest anything live, that's where they really shine! Freedom Live or Domination Live would be a good start! Other than that... just pick a song, any song. It's all great and I'm not even kidding. Enjoy the ride 😊
BAND MAID for toddlers ... 2014. A good place to start as it was the breakout hit for them that saved the band. I say toddlers with tongue in cheek as this song is very simple and linear in comparison to what they put out today. This was a great starter song for you so you can understand where the band came from to use as a frame of reference when you listen to other tracks.
BAND MAID is a preformance band, best sampled and consumed LIVE! Some of the BAND MAID standards in their live catalog include DOMINATION, FREEDOM, and PLAY.
BAND MAID is:
Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!)
Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess)
Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla)
Misa - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor on stage - the barefoot assassin)
Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination ... the Queen)
To have a first experience of Band-Maid at this point, is like sitting on a beach looking over a beautiful lake and thinking, "This world is amazing!" and not knowing there is a whole universe out there. There are so much more to explore and things you don't even have the imagination to even dream about. There are no limits known to Band-Maid. They are all over every musical genre and mixing them as they please. What is truly amazing is that they are not only mastering them all, they are also making music fun again in a world of industrial pop and metal played by people who look like they must be "serious" and "deep". B-M have deep lyrics, but their music make you smile and feel good (or cry when they what you to)!
Well said
Great comment.
More Band-Maid here for me ;-)
You've only scratched the surface sir. Believe me when I say these ladies have gotten even better since 2014. Enjoy your journey down the rabbit hole.
Kanami is the greatest. PERIOD. Best rock band on the planet.
This is their first official music video back in 2014 that started it all...
Great Reaction, Thrill was my intro to BAND-MAID. RUclips kept suggesting it and I was thinking "Maids, Really? Go home RUclips you're drunk." RUclips kept insisting so gave in and clicked.... WHAT? Did not expect the hard rock sound. I see others have suggested the newest live video for the 2 songs "Manners" and "Black Hole" Two amazing yet very different songs. Looking forward to more reactions!
Dice, Blooming, Choose me, Onset(live), Domination(live), I want you to react these all on their official RUclips.
Band maid onset instrumental live is a banger! it's one of their gems.
You did exactly the rite thing going to their channel because you can pick any song and you will be impressed, they don't have a bad song not even one, they are a band that can do 70s and 80s sounding rock or punk or prog or pop rock or any other you would like to name, they have it all.
Sweeny T.V. , Welcome to Band-Maid , They were formed in 2013 , Thrill was there first MV from 2014 , the band is , Miku Kobato (aka) Small Pigeon , has Red Rose in hair (band founder worked in Japanese maid café) plays Rhythm guitar , 2nd vocals n writes lyrics , Kanami Tono , Lead guitar / Shredder writes n arranges music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , has Blue Rose in hair , Lead vocals , Fan base known as Maidiac`s , Live songs , Freedom , Domination , Play , MV`s Dice , Blooming , Rinne , Daydreaming , Manners , there is a live version of Thrill that was just released from there on line concert worth checking out to see there progression . enjoy your journey down the pigeon hole .
Good job sir!. Welcome to the world of Band Maid. You are knowing the best rock band in the world. This may seem like a joke but as soon as you start going down the rabbit hole ... you are going to amazed. The next logical step is to see them live, where they clearly make the difference. On their YT channel they have several songs live. Domination or Real Existence are a good place to start. Thank you!
another serving please.
Band-Maid jumps around genres while mashing them up. You never know if you're get hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, pop punk, hardcore punk, prog punk, pop, etc. That's why it's hard just to recommend just one. While all are must-hears, I suggest starting with any of these:
Original MVs: Dice, Blooming, Warning, Different
Live MVs: Domination, Play, Manners/Black Hole
Best hard rock band today. Every song is unique, fantastic musicians. Thanks for the reaction!
Welcome to the fandom! I stumbled onto Band Maid bout 2 years ago while watching a reaction to this song. My fave band right now!
I suggest the following Band Maid songs: Bubble, Dice, Manners, Domination (live), No God & Warning (live)
Thanks for watching my favourite band Band Maid ! I would suggest you watch 'Warning' next the official music video so you can see how far the girls have progressed in 7 years. Most of all I hope your Band Maid journey is as enjoyable as mine has been. Enjoy !!
Well, you may have a personal taste, but in fact it's true....there is no bad song from Band-Maid. In general they play Rock, but they move in this frame from one extreme to the other.
From ballad over heavy to metal and back. And yes the Band-Maid army recommends live versions. The good thing is....you cannot make any mistake
It’s true that you can’t make a mistake with them. Thrill is among their least impressive songs… but it’s still a nice jam.
MISA! MISA! MISA!
Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind!
More Band Maid Always!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
Welcome to the best pure rock band in the world.
MISA MISA MISA!
Nostalgia Nostalgia Nostalgia! 2014
Sai-chan still hasn't learned how to use her hands (holding on to the mike stand like it is a life preserver)
MISA wearing shoes and using a 4 string
Miku holding the Guitar like its a weapon (or neck ornament) not an instrument
Mincho before she changed to PRS Guitars but still Rocking out
and of course
A-chan still with the Little Hat and strangely not smiling
I just freaking love seeing people first reaction to Band Maid! Always such joy! Welcome to the incredible world of Band Maid. Welcome to the Pigeon hole!
- Real Existence - MV or Live
- Puzzle - live
- Dice - MV
- Domination - live
- Freedom - live
- Bubble - MV
- Blooming - MV
- No God - live online
- Glory - MV
- Warning - MV or live online
- Manner - Live online
- Rinne - MV
- Daydreaming - MV then live
And the list goes on and on….
You've seen their oldest video, maybe now you should take a look at their newest one. It's a live two-for-one, and it will blow you away.
This is their only video in which MISA the bass player wore a regular maid outfit. This was back in 2014 and the band had existed for less than a year. You can see that 2nd vocalist Miku Kobato, who didn't know how to play guitar before the band started, is really just faking it here.
I would recommend Alone MV, Real Existence, Domination Live, Onset Live, Blooming MV, Bubble MV, Daydreaming MV (Masterpiece), and to really blow your socks off, the girls decided to play an April fools day joke on the fans and released two songs under a fake name "Band-Maiko" Goin-cho and Secret My Lips where they are dressed as geisha in training...welcome to the Pigoen Hole. Band-Maid!!!!!
0:35 The reason why you don't have to name a title is simple.
They've done over 100 songs and there's really only one rule to remember with Band-Maid:
Music
├─ Band-Maid
| └─ bad song
| └─ ⚠️empty
Maybe go to their newest video now, It has 2 songs, Manners and Blackhole. You'll see how much they have grown.Then you will want to see how they are Live, best live band
Maidiacs, Germany Division reporting. Welcome to the amazing world of Band-Maid! Prepare yourself, because this pigeon-hole these ladies are going to drag you into is deep as hell and promises to be a fantastic journey if you're a fan of (hard) rock.
From the previous comments it is already obvious that these ladies are for many the best the genre has seen and heard in decades. And yes, I also share this opinion. :) ... The talent of each and every one of these young ladies is immense. And yet they don't seem to know anything about egoism. The focus is not only on one or two of them, each one is an equally strong pillar in the construct 'Band-Maid' and the musical experience is always in the foreground. And thanks to their talent and versatility, these ladies certainly have a lot to offer. :)
【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️
Welcome to the Band Maid Pigeon Hole! A long and rewarding journey awaits you! No matter the song you pick, it will be great from these amazing ladies! Keep the Band Maid coming!
You sir have just found your new favorite Hard Rock band. These 5 ladies are the real deal. They have come a long way since this video. The bass player is MISA and you'll be hard pressed to find a more awesome and unique and awesome bass player (did I say awesome?). Exact same comment can be said for Akane (drums) and Kanami (lead guitar). This triumvirate will mesmerize you. Band-Maid excels in front of a live audience so any Live video from 2020 and before will suck you right into the Black Hole. OK, try Onset-Live and Domination-Live first. Then you have another 100+ songs to go. Don't be intimidated by the 100+ songs comment. It's a really FUN FUN FUN ride. Let's Go. It's Showtime. Peace.
This was their beginning.....and it drew a lot of attention. It's just constant improvement and evolution from here. These ladies play the whole Rock Music "Sphere", often venturing beyond it's "so called" limits... metal, funk, pop, jazz..... With over 100+ songs, you will be inundated with what to listen to next. Having said that, my top 5 (In no order) is Puzzle, Choose Me, Blooming, Manners, Don't let me down, Bubble, Warning, Freedom (Live), Daydreaming, Awkward, Sayonakidori, Freezer........you get my point!! lol
Awesome Reaction , Welcome to the World of Band-Maid now u need to watch them Live , do " DOMINATION " LIVE from Feb.14th 2020 , get ready cause these girls ROCK and they will suck u in also they have over a 100 songs so you will have plenty to listen too and not one bad song , ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid. Great job! That band is unreal live in concert. Their concert videos immediately turned me into a diehard fan. So, for your next reaction, I recommend choosing from their official live videos on their RUclips channel. There is a lot of shredding from the guitarist, bassist, and drummer. Just let us know which you want to see get showcased, and we'll direct you to their footage.
Yup....after years of feeling sad about the state of western music, almost all of my musical attention has shifted to Japan....Rock, Funk, Pop, Metal....it seems everything they do has some sort of extra spark or energy that makes it a fun listen....Welcome to the BAND MAID universe!....
GREAT - next try BLOOMING MV my fav song and then power ballad Daydreaming MV.
Best HARD Rock Band on the PLANET ... bar none :) Best "served" LIVE. Lack of suggestions, pick ANYTHING. Nigh on a 100 tracks now (I do not jest!) Oh by the way they are not girls they are quite sophisticated woman now, but I'll let you off just this once :)
Thank you for your reaction to my #1 fav band, and congratulations to discover this incredibly talented band!
You don't know yet what a wonderful ride awaits you ahead.
Since you liked their toddler level MV, you will be in an unbelievable treat with over 100 good songs and no bad one.
"Thrill" was not written by them (provided by the label company). You may want to check their recent song called "Manners" (MV or live). It is written by them and has an old fashioned rock sound🤘😎🤘
I'll check it out!
I'll keep this short, welcome to your new favorite band, if you take the time to get to know this band and watch how they have grown since this first video, you will no doubt find them to be your favorite hard rocking maid band.
This is before Misa and Saiki went Goth!
Just wait, if you get into this band it'll blow your mind..🤯
yeah. you need to binge watch all there stuff. there like viagra to the ears. and once the band-maid family knows you broke your cherry. they will sub. so do more of the gurls. i envy that your still a rookie . but also glad how much ive learned from these amazing ladies. i saw them live in 2019. blew me away musicaly and there personalitys are cute and cool as hell. if your like me. i listened to or watched dice next.
Wait for the "Assassin" Misso on bass
At the time of this song, it was a girls hard rock band, but now it is creating its own rock.
It has evolved into a new Led Zeppelin or an easy-to-hear King Crimson.
If you like simple hard rock:
'Manners' , 'Thrill'
If you want to know skill level:
'On Set' , 'Without Holeding Back'
If you want to hear pop rock:
'Domination' , 'Freedom'
If you like sentimental songs:
'About Us' , ' Daydreaming'
If you want to know their creativity:
'Secret My Lips' , 'No God' , 'black Hole'...more..more..
the elephant in the room: THIS IS NASCENT MUSIC.
there's a long list to prove band-maid's greatness waiting for you if you want to dig deeper into the pigeon hole. we can assure you, you'll definitely never want to go back.
I second the recommendation for domination live. You think this one was good? Just you wait.
Best female band hand down
Up there with the best. But Lovebites are even better.
so cute and so deadly
Once you've heard Band Maid, you're hooked. Check out all the many other great tracks. If you like the bass solo's from MISA, check out Onset (live).
This is the best reaction for Band Maid on this month!!
Wow! Thank you!
Pick any song, they are all good. For a good selection of Band-Maid from the last year try the new Manners/Black hole live video, No God Live if you want to see an extreme bass solo. Go for the live videos, though every video is awesome, this is a band that plays live better than MVs and it is actually amazing they can pull off a complex metal song like Black Hole live. Domination, Freedom, Rinne, Dice, Moratorium, Blooming are all solid intros into their skills. One thing to note is the last 3 albums are completely written by Band-Maid. The lead Guitarist does the music and it is shockingly good, the Rhythm guitarist does all the vocals, including the english parts and the vocals. This is the best hard rock band out there today, especially playing live.
🔥🔥🔥Really enjoyed this band. I so wasn't expecting it. Thanks Sweeney ❤xx
You're welcome illona! Glad you enjoyed them! ❤🤘
Pretty sure you'll be watching BAND-MAID Alone but you won't be by yourself.
Ooh surreptitious suggestion. Me like.👍
Welcome to the "Pigeon" hole.....pick any live tune....Moratorium is a personal fave....have fun man.....theres a TON of tunes and every one becomes your favorite....until you hear the next one....catch one of the interview vids....they're great for some background, i.e. "pigeon" etc....have fun man
Thank you for the reaction. Love to see new maidacs onboard!
Welcome!
Glad to be here!
Next songs live Play, Take Me Higher, Dont You Tell Me, On Set (all the songs with bass solo and bass battle) another online 2021 No God, Warning, Thrill, After Life, Manners+Black Hole
Thank you for great reaction. Best live band on the planet. Next No god live version please.
They are excellent Live.. Check out the song "Domination" live 14 Feb 2020... Love Band-Maid.. Leave it to an Japanese, all female band of kick ass musicians to bring back that hard rock sound to the masses..
We all win with them thay are geeat musicians
Welcome to BAND-MAID, the original Thrill MV launched them and is noteworthy, but you haven’t seen anything yet !
Buckle up, You're in for a ride. They only get better !
I suggest you react to their official MV's in order from this one to the last one, that way you will hear their progression as a band. Alone is the first song of their own creation, from that point you hear the change in style with their own music.
As other commenter have stated: Welcome. You are going to get a ton of requests and you won't be disappointed by them... Even their weaker songs would be a highlight for other bands. That's how high the standard of the musicianship these ladies have. And now onto the rest of their music. I would advise going between live tracks and music videos so you can see how amazing they are.
Yes, rock is being saved by Japan and it’s in good hands. Band-Maid is an amazing (mostly) hard rock band and these girls are so talented and versatile musicians. Another excellent all-female Japanese band is Nemophila (not Nemophilia), a very recently formed band (late 2019). Songs: “Raitei”, “Oiran”, “Dissension”, “Life”, or covers like “Whole lotta Rosie”, “Aces high”, “The trooper”, etc. Another great all-female Japanese band is legendary Show-Ya, kind of glam heavy metal, active since the 80’s.
Also, there are more incredible bands from Japan that I hope you react to in the near future.
Thrill is their oldest song -- they have grown much since then. They write their own stuff -- Kanami, the lead guitarist, is their composer, and Miku, the rhythm guitarist is their lyricist (and band founder). BM is Miku's child -- she worked in a "Maid Cafe" and wanted the cute look of maids coupled with heavy rock -- she calls that "the gap". The bassist and drummer come from the Tokyo School of Music -- the band are serious musicians. Everyone of them talented. I recommend both Freedom and Domination (live) for their middle of the road stuff. Then Manners/Black Hole for some funk (Manners) and speed (Black Hole). I also love Rinne (heavy, fast). They are such craftsmaids that they won't release anything bad.
6:22 You got that right. Japan is cranking out a shit-ton of fantastic musicians, and Band Maid isn't even close to "the cream of the crop" for musicianship.
But man..... they have a style and sound that stands out from other Japanese bands.
Welcome to the band of bass solos, drum solos and guitar solos alike. Welcome home masters and princesses, Miku Kobato says at the start of every consert.
Dice isa good next step for video clips before you get to the live stuff which is an unending rabbit hole, OR just go straight to the live stuff with Domination live in 2020. good stuff Sweeny.
Thanks Paul!
You ain’t seen nothing yet. Wait til you see them live.
Maidiacs present!🤟 DICE next.🤘
Best vocals, best bass guitar, best drummer, best songwriting team of Miku and Kanami, oh fuck it BEST BAND IN THE WORLD
you have to see the live version of Manners/ Blackhole. you will freak out.
may i also recommend nemophila as a terrfific japanese band to listen to
Of course! Thanks for the suggestion.
Check out Manners and Black hole live!
Double live.
I'd suggest Domination live next to give you a better feeling of how skilled these young ladies really are. And I agree, best hard rock band on the planet right now.
It's almost weird watching Misa-sama playing a 4 string bass. 😜 Oh, they also have a live version of Thrill.
It only gets better feom here
No, Japan has WON!
NEMOPHILA.. Monster ..should be next please
They are better live than in music videos.
BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video)
Jimmy Page saw a show of theirs and demanded a photo with the drummer because he loved her drumming so much.
I'll suggest Onset live, it's an instrumental.
ONSET!!
Remember this, if anyone just give the band's name and no specific song, it means, no song by them should be unlisten, btw, More Band Maid pls,