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"BAND-MAID is shining a light in the world and when you see it, it is very hard to look away!" --- Kasper Michaels Well said! My thanks to Kasper and Ohrenje for a great discussion! 🧡
By releasing concerts on stream and/or DVD/Blu-ray they can do smaller venues and still maintain contact with a large fan base. I'm in no shape anymore to go to live shows and really enjoy that I can see them live on pro-video and am not limited to fan cams which have their place but are often not great sonically due to the limitations of the mics and positioning of the person shooting the video.
I too was interested in Miku backstory. My thoughts on why she was successful in starting Band-Maid. Since Miku was part winner in an idiot contest and spend time in an idiot group that didn’t workout. Management knew that she had appeal to an audience. She showed them her was willingness to put in the hard work and the Maid concept was not usual in Japan and the gap she promotes does sound interesting...so why not. We know our little pigeon is not afraid of hard work! Great interview looking forward to the next one. 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
There was, in Chicago I believe, the Saiki "word of the day" tsuiteru, lucky, and she applied it to Miku, "You're lucky - you have luck" as in she found Kanami which led to Akane and then Misa. However as in poker, which Miku is also very good at, it isn't the luck but how you recognize the luck when it happens and leverage it to get where you want to go. And how you recognize the bad luck and deleverage it to minimize the harm. That is one of Miku's abilities as I see it. I love the documentaries you have done and also the ones that came with the TGT and Yokari sets. The behind the scenes of Yokari especially have made me love them all even more.
Great PO-cast! PO!🕊 Fantastic conversation. As for Kasper's question on place. I've been in several different places in the venues. They are all fantastic as seeing and experiencing the Maids is fun AF! The rail is fun as you get caught up more in the energy of the Maids. And you get to see the facial expressions. You have a good opportunity to catch a pick or a stick. But you are right, if you're standing in front of MISA, you are going to get more bass. I had that experience at Sacramento. I was actually lucky to catch a MISA pick at that show. If you're in front of Kanami, you get a bit more lead. San Diego I was on the Kanami side. Almost got a pick. Bounce off some guys behind me. Didn't know i was standing on it. And there was some guys crawling around. I turned around and shined my light on my phone. I took a small step back and there it was and the guy crawling on the ground snatched it. Boo!😫 And if you are in the middle, You get the vocals and a decent mix of the bass and guitar, but I do feel you get to "feel" the drums. I was just off center in the second row at Portland. I've been in the side middle standing, New York. It was good, but I had taller guys in front of me, so it kind of sucked. In LA Balasco, I paid to be in the "private" box. Johnathan Lane was there too. That was great, as the sound booth was next to the VIP booth. And the both Johnathan and I agreed, the sound was amazing! In Yokohama Arena, I was in the back with a lot of other Gaijins....LOL. Just being there in the environment, made it a fantastic show. Sound wise, it was awesome and the full visuals of the lighting and video board, was amazing. I wish I was in the middle pit area right in from the runway though...😆 At some of the other Japan shows, I've been in the upper level in the seated area. Some of these shows, the lower level are seating and others had standing. The sound has been great in the back. So having been in different parts of the venues, to your point the venue design can affect the sound, but at the end of the day...for me...if I can get to the rail, then yes, I love the rail, even if the sound may not be the best overall. But if I can't get to the rail, I would prefer to be further back and higher if there is an option. Middle works only if it's an all seating assigned venue with a slope floor, Line Cube Shibuya Acoustic. Of course, people still will often stand even in Japan. I was in the balcony at the Yokohama spin off show and almost everyone was standing. Just some of my thoughts...I'm sure each show, venue and persons experience may vary... PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘
Ohrenje and Kasper, thank you so much for this session. First of all, Happy Birthday Kobato-san!!!!!! Kasper is right about Band-Maid and their fan community. Please, please, please Band-Maid announce a European tour in 2025. I'll get my old, tired butt on an airplane and fly there to catch a few shows. I might have to pan-handle to afford the trip, but I'll do it.
My favorite miku moment, when She shows the guitar that Tony Visconti gave her to use ( a Zemitus 12 string electric) the other guitar is owned by the George Harrison estate. ) she was afraid to use it because, miku wispers into the microphone " Someone scratch the top. The audience starts chanting "play it! Play it ! Miku starts to put her hands up motioning for the people to stop chanting, she then tells them in my favorite angry raspy Pigeon voice "Please Be quiet!!" 😂😂😂
A once in a lifetime gathering of amazing women and forming the Best hard rock band on the planet! So glad it happened in my lifetime, Long live. BandMaid!
Well I wasn't going to have time and listen to whole thing in one go. 2 and a quarter hours later. Oh has it finished? Great fun listening to you both. Band Maid are something special and have extraordinary fans. Hopefully they continue to enjoy what they do as much as we love listening to them.
Really enjoyed the podcast thanks for all the hard work that both of you gentlemen put into this band that we all love. You guys have enriched the experience for me and I’m sure for others as we go on this journey with Band Maid. The work that you have done in sharing this band and their experiences makes us feel like we are a part of something that we wouldn’t otherwise it almost feels like family. I think you would call it a community. Thanks 2:00:48
J'ai vu le groupe pour la première fois à la Boule Noire en 2017 et puis au Trabendo en 2019 un jour de canicule au mois de juin. Je me rappelle encore sortir de la minuscule salle de concert avec l'impression d'être retombé amoureux d'une musique. J'espère un jour pouvoir aller les voir un jour au Japon. So keep on the good work, you are one essential piece of the BM institution.
I always thought Saiki was saying "vocalist Saiki desu", not "boku wa". I'll definitely be listening closer next time. I think the only time we've seen the real Kanami is what we've seen from some rare rehearsal videos, and her composing during "Band Camp". I think she goes all-in on this character like Andy Kaufman so even in behind-the-scenes stuff from like the US tour Blu-ray she turns it on. I think, except maybe Akane, they all play characters (Misa is apparently really girly in contrast to her image; Saiki very recently said that she was always trying to act cool; and of course Miku is apparently an old man, which is pretty much the opposite of her pigeon character). I think Kanami being away with the fairies is appealing because of "the gap" it creates with her musical genius. Regarding "Epic Narratives" I'm on the side of too many songs released beforehand, and I can't rationalise it away. Even at the most basic level, listening to the whole album, it results in an uneven experience because I've heard the old songs 4 or 5 times more than the new ones, so I want to rush to the new ones. That Fukuoka setlist is incredible! Thanks for the cool conversation!
47:46 - That is precisely what drew ME into BAND-MAID, Saiki's voice is peculiarly and uniquely EXACTLY what I needed and WANTED to hear, (even though I didn't know it at the time) and Her harmonies with Miku, (although I already liked PUFFY AmiYumi and the Peanuts aka 'Mothra Girls') I find that these MAIDS are far more pleasing to listen to for longer periods of time.
Bonjour Ohrenje , Excellent vidéo avec Casper Michael, j'adore tout le boulot dans tes documentaires j'attends la version 2 des 3 autres membres de BAND MAID et également ton animé. Tu as sûrement beaucoup de travail pour finir tous ces projets. Continue . 👍🇯🇵💪🇨🇵🇺🇲
@@OhrenjeI appreciate everything you do regarding Band-Maid but yes background music was too loud and distracting. It would be better without it plus it’s not needed during an interview especially when it’s Kaper imo.
from JAPAN. Thank you for all the fun videos. Mr Ohrenje's efforts and energy are truly amazing. I look forward to your videos in the future. By the way, today, 21 January, is MIKU's birthday.Happy birthday, MIKU‼We all love small pigeons.❤❤❤🥰
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Thank you for this episode. I'm truly thankful to have found Band-Maid and made them a part of my life.
Orenje and Kasper Michaels - you are both amazing. Thank you very much for everything you both add to the community!
"BAND-MAID is shining a light in the world and when you see it, it is very hard to look away!" --- Kasper Michaels
Well said! My thanks to Kasper and Ohrenje for a great discussion! 🧡
Mr Michaels and Ohrenje thank you for all your contributions and efforts in promoting Band-Maid and being part of the Maid community.
Thanks Kasper and Ohrenje, 🕊️💜 Po!
Happy birthday Miku 🎂🎉💜
Miku is a POet.
By releasing concerts on stream and/or DVD/Blu-ray they can do smaller venues and still maintain contact with a large fan base. I'm in no shape anymore to go to live shows and really enjoy that I can see them live on pro-video and am not limited to fan cams which have their place but are often not great sonically due to the limitations of the mics and positioning of the person shooting the video.
I too was interested in Miku backstory. My thoughts on why she was successful in starting Band-Maid.
Since Miku was part winner in an idiot contest and spend time in an idiot group that didn’t workout. Management knew that she had appeal to an audience. She showed them her was willingness to put in the hard work and the Maid concept was not usual in Japan and the gap she promotes does sound interesting...so why not. We know our little pigeon is not afraid of hard work!
Great interview looking forward to the next one.
🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!
There was, in Chicago I believe, the Saiki "word of the day" tsuiteru, lucky, and she applied it to Miku, "You're lucky - you have luck" as in she found Kanami which led to Akane and then Misa. However as in poker, which Miku is also very good at, it isn't the luck but how you recognize the luck when it happens and leverage it to get where you want to go. And how you recognize the bad luck and deleverage it to minimize the harm. That is one of Miku's abilities as I see it.
I love the documentaries you have done and also the ones that came with the TGT and Yokari sets. The behind the scenes of Yokari especially have made me love them all even more.
Great PO-cast! PO!🕊 Fantastic conversation. As for Kasper's question on place. I've been in several different places in the venues. They are all fantastic as seeing and experiencing the Maids is fun AF! The rail is fun as you get caught up more in the energy of the Maids. And you get to see the facial expressions. You have a good opportunity to catch a pick or a stick. But you are right, if you're standing in front of MISA, you are going to get more bass. I had that experience at Sacramento. I was actually lucky to catch a MISA pick at that show. If you're in front of Kanami, you get a bit more lead. San Diego I was on the Kanami side. Almost got a pick. Bounce off some guys behind me. Didn't know i was standing on it. And there was some guys crawling around. I turned around and shined my light on my phone. I took a small step back and there it was and the guy crawling on the ground snatched it. Boo!😫 And if you are in the middle, You get the vocals and a decent mix of the bass and guitar, but I do feel you get to "feel" the drums. I was just off center in the second row at Portland. I've been in the side middle standing, New York. It was good, but I had taller guys in front of me, so it kind of sucked. In LA Balasco, I paid to be in the "private" box. Johnathan Lane was there too. That was great, as the sound booth was next to the VIP booth. And the both Johnathan and I agreed, the sound was amazing! In Yokohama Arena, I was in the back with a lot of other Gaijins....LOL. Just being there in the environment, made it a fantastic show. Sound wise, it was awesome and the full visuals of the lighting and video board, was amazing. I wish I was in the middle pit area right in from the runway though...😆 At some of the other Japan shows, I've been in the upper level in the seated area. Some of these shows, the lower level are seating and others had standing. The sound has been great in the back. So having been in different parts of the venues, to your point the venue design can affect the sound, but at the end of the day...for me...if I can get to the rail, then yes, I love the rail, even if the sound may not be the best overall. But if I can't get to the rail, I would prefer to be further back and higher if there is an option. Middle works only if it's an all seating assigned venue with a slope floor, Line Cube Shibuya Acoustic. Of course, people still will often stand even in Japan. I was in the balcony at the Yokohama spin off show and almost everyone was standing. Just some of my thoughts...I'm sure each show, venue and persons experience may vary... PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘
I recently heard someone refer to BAND-MAID as Progressive. And the more I thought about it, the more I had to agree. I saw Yes live twice.
Happy Birthday, little pigeon. Po-power 4 ever!
Ohrenje and Kasper, thank you so much for this session. First of all, Happy Birthday Kobato-san!!!!!! Kasper is right about Band-Maid and their fan community. Please, please, please Band-Maid announce a European tour in 2025. I'll get my old, tired butt on an airplane and fly there to catch a few shows. I might have to pan-handle to afford the trip, but I'll do it.
All my hope goes to a EU Tour for 2025 🙏
Thank you for everything you do for the Band Maid community. 😎
Mikus lyrics for the 1 r fantastic, happy birthday pigeon po!
My favorite miku moment, when She shows the guitar that Tony Visconti gave her to use ( a Zemitus 12 string electric) the other guitar is owned by the George Harrison estate. ) she was afraid to use it because, miku wispers into the microphone " Someone scratch the top. The audience starts chanting "play it! Play it ! Miku starts to put her hands up motioning for the people to stop chanting, she then tells them in my favorite angry raspy Pigeon voice "Please Be quiet!!" 😂😂😂
Yeah I was there and it was so funny 🤣🤣🤣
A once in a lifetime gathering of amazing women and forming the Best hard rock band on the planet! So glad it happened in my lifetime, Long live.
BandMaid!
It's like they were a historical comedy group that dropped the best rock Band of adorable musical badasses to have a concert with them.
Superb interview! Thank you both for everything you do to support our Maids!
A million thanks Ohrenje! You rock so hard!
Thanks for the great PO-cast! Nice to know about Casper Michaels, great guy.
We send Great BIRTHDAY wishes to MIKU our most famous Pigeon 🎉 Rock on my little Po ! ❤
When I listened THE ONE, remind me of Akina Nakamori, you must know who she is if you are old enough. I don’t know why but it did it to me.
Well I wasn't going to have time and listen to whole thing in one go. 2 and a quarter hours later. Oh has it finished? Great fun listening to you both. Band Maid are something special and have extraordinary fans. Hopefully they continue to enjoy what they do as much as we love listening to them.
I'm glad that you enjoyed! I plan on making a lot of those episodes with a lot of guests 😊
Really enjoyed the podcast thanks for all the hard work that both of you gentlemen put into this band that we all love. You guys have enriched the experience for me and I’m sure for others as we go on this journey with Band Maid. The work that you have done in sharing this band and their experiences makes us feel like we are a part of something that we wouldn’t otherwise it almost feels like family. I think you would call it a community. Thanks 2:00:48
Agreed !!!
Great! Thanks to both of you #Ohrenje #unclespooky
🤘😀🤘
The collaborations are great, but I'm glad they save the good stuff for themselves.
Another wonderful show..Po!
PO-cast
(Hahahaa!) That made my day!
Suggestion for the name of the next album: "Shinkansen."
Good job!!
Great episode guys really enjoyed this!
Thank you!
J'ai vu le groupe pour la première fois à la Boule Noire en 2017 et puis au Trabendo en 2019 un jour de canicule au mois de juin. Je me rappelle encore sortir de la minuscule salle de concert avec l'impression d'être retombé amoureux d'une musique. J'espère un jour pouvoir aller les voir un jour au Japon. So keep on the good work, you are one essential piece of the BM institution.
J'espère qu'elles reviendront l'année prochaine et on se retrouvera à ce moment là 😊
I always thought Saiki was saying "vocalist Saiki desu", not "boku wa". I'll definitely be listening closer next time.
I think the only time we've seen the real Kanami is what we've seen from some rare rehearsal videos, and her composing during "Band Camp". I think she goes all-in on this character like Andy Kaufman so even in behind-the-scenes stuff from like the US tour Blu-ray she turns it on. I think, except maybe Akane, they all play characters (Misa is apparently really girly in contrast to her image; Saiki very recently said that she was always trying to act cool; and of course Miku is apparently an old man, which is pretty much the opposite of her pigeon character). I think Kanami being away with the fairies is appealing because of "the gap" it creates with her musical genius.
Regarding "Epic Narratives" I'm on the side of too many songs released beforehand, and I can't rationalise it away. Even at the most basic level, listening to the whole album, it results in an uneven experience because I've heard the old songs 4 or 5 times more than the new ones, so I want to rush to the new ones.
That Fukuoka setlist is incredible!
Thanks for the cool conversation!
Serenipidity is the word I use to best describe the formation of Band-Maid.
Thank YOU Sir…s….. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 🐦🎂🥳🕊️ and YOU gentlemen MAIDIT❤
Kasper and Ohrenje Kasper and Ohrenje Kasper and Ohrenje! "YURAGU" my favourite non Band-Maid written song (Miku did do the lyrics tho)
47:46 - That is precisely what drew ME into BAND-MAID, Saiki's voice is peculiarly and uniquely EXACTLY what I needed and WANTED to hear, (even though I didn't know it at the time) and Her harmonies with Miku, (although I already liked PUFFY AmiYumi and the Peanuts aka 'Mothra Girls') I find that these MAIDS are far more pleasing to listen to for longer periods of time.
Bonjour Ohrenje , Excellent vidéo avec Casper Michael, j'adore tout le boulot dans tes documentaires j'attends la version 2 des 3 autres membres de BAND MAID et également ton animé. Tu as sûrement beaucoup de travail pour finir tous ces projets. Continue . 👍🇯🇵💪🇨🇵🇺🇲
Merci beaucoup Ian! Je suis effectivement pas mal pris par mes différentes séries et autres idée en cette fin d'année mais ça arrive!
It's the 21st of October in Japan, Happy birthday Miku-chan!
Thanks for your work. Are you going to talk about The Band Maid movies or the Carrier Pigeons ?
Dang I missed it :( Great Video!
Hi from Vancouver!
Kasper, did you ever do any voice work for the game industry?
Great job Ohrenje... Looking forward to more PO-casts!
I believe that they've learned over the years that, English phrases work better in some of the songs than Japanese ones.
Happy birthday Miku.
Ohrenje would make a good ventriloquist! His lips barely move.
From Wikipedia: "Saiki Atsumi - lead vocals (except track 7), cover art production. The Butler - jacket illustration." Who is The Butler?
Eh, Kasper, a fellow canuck !
The album cover, which one buzzed the pool?
The background music kinda distracts from the conversation
Thank you for your feedback! Distracting because it was too loud or because there was music?
@Ohrenje it was a bit too loud at times for me. Instrumental pieces might be better, too.
@@OhrenjeI appreciate everything you do regarding Band-Maid but yes background music was too loud and distracting. It would be better without it plus it’s not needed during an interview especially when it’s Kaper imo.
@@ziggyphoto Got it! Thank you for your feedback!
from JAPAN. Thank you for all the fun videos. Mr Ohrenje's efforts and energy are truly amazing. I look forward to your videos in the future. By the way, today, 21 January, is MIKU's birthday.Happy birthday, MIKU‼We all love small pigeons.❤❤❤🥰
Thank you very much for your support and happy birthday to Miku 🕊️
@@Ohrenje 👍😄Thank you for your reply. We look forward to seeing more of your videos.