BAND-MAID Domination LIVE REACTION by Songs and Thongs!
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- Harry goes on a MASSIVE RANT!!!!!!!!
We check out BAND-MAID live performing DOMINATION...
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As far as I can tell there is only one other group that can rival with Band-Maid and that is the group called Band-Maiko.....funny thing the members in both bands sort of look the same except for their outfits.....lol
blind-maid wanted to join the party.
An uncanny resemblance between the two, lol!
As good as both bands are, you'll never see them playing the same gig for some reason.
@@glenkelley6799 well,yes, probably not. Kind of like Clark Kent covering a live Superman story.
the lead singer of "cluppo" would give Miku a run for her money in the talent and looks department
He was probably just one of "those guys" who thinks women can't play, and also judges musicianship on how fast you can play. One thing you will notice with a Kanami solo, it's all about the song. There's no "look how great I am" about it - it's there too add to the song, not to show off.
I've seen them live two years ago - two hours show. As a veteran musician, I've seen most usual greats once or several times in my life - and you know musicians are often a demanding audience, right? This Band-Maid gig is in the top 5 of my whole life. After the concert I was exhausted (much more than them!) and happy for weeks, with a permanent silly smile on my face. They're the real deal. They're actually challenging and stimulated me as a musician.
Great comment Doc, when did your hearing return to normal? Lol
@@GaryHolloway-810 luckily my hearing is decibelproof - I've been in LOUD bands without any ear protection and I don't even have tinnitus. Now, could you repeat your question please? 😁
@@realdocloco Saw them in London June 2019. Rates as my 2cnd best live ever, and that's over the likes of Santana, Gary Moore, KWS, Steely Dan, Evanescence, Van Halen, Frampton, Eagles, Sabbath, Genesis, Pretty Reckless, Floyd, BJ to name but a few. Don't get me wrong they were awesome gigs and the Santana gig was flawless but, 2hrs with Band-Maid in Islington Assembly Hall... Topped em all. Have to agree on the happy smile thing too, mine started when I met and chatted to Saiki in the VIP area and went well into August. Oddly coincidental my first ever concert was 22/06/78 my last was them 22/06/2019 exactly 41 years later
@@threemonkeysk you got me curious now WHAT was your fav live
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook When I was 15 a friend played me an album called "Johnny the Fox" It changed my whole outlook on music and I was hooked. My best gig ever was also my first ever live and that was at the Empire Pool Wembley (Now called Wembley Arena), the Live and Dangerous tour 1978, the band was Thin Lizzy. The double album "Live and Dangerous" came out on the 2cnd of June, I played it start to finish every day, 20 days later I was there in the crowd and it was performed to perfection. Just like Band-Maid, the albums are good, but their lives, their lives were always at another level
Band-Maid are all trained musicians. The haters are fools. Rock on! 🤘😈🖤
Well, Miku is a novice, but my hat is off to her for learning to play guitar with the whole world watching...Love BAND MAID
@@kevinlane7555 Oops you're right! I forgot Miku is still learning. But damn she's come a long way in her talents. Love them all!
Haters just gotta hate..... I guess that hater isn't even able to play an instrument at all !!! Just bashing around. If I don't like a band, that's ok, but I still can appreciate their musicianship, even if I don't like it.
Haters just gotta hate .. the only reference I can think of is when Saiki came in as lead singer Miku began learning rhythm guitar so in the original Thrill MV she wasn't actually playing but she has since learned to play very well with Kaname as her teacher ...
"Kanami as her teacher" Enough said.
"Kanami"
I always say Miku isn't the best guitarist or singer in the band, but she's EXCELLENT as 2nd in both positions.
NO MIKU NO BANDMAID…NUFF SAID⚡️
The hardest working pigeon in the industry.
Mediocre?? Wtf? Good musicians can tell when other musicians are good… Band-Maid is on point 🤘🏻
"Mediocre" probably just means they don't play the very fast metal that he likes, because being able to play fast is the measure of greatness, or something.
@@RevStickleback - Even there, if he hasn't heard them play fast, it's from deliberately neglecting checking out some of the tunes they have put out there - Different? Black Hole? The tunes are out there, ignorance is no excuse.
When Jimmy Page and Herman Li both like a band then any other opinion is irrelevant.
And Yoshiki and Tony Visconti. And Visconti has vouched for that David (Bowie) would have loved them as well.
The fact that statements like this specific comment are made also shows that the ladies are noticed more. And as with so many things, where there is light...
Maybe a musician himself who can't handle the fact that others are simply way better than him. 😈 If that's the case, he should take to heart the saying of another Reactor here on YT: "No matter what you do in life, whether you're professional at it or not, there's going to be a Japanese lady in a maid outfit that's better than you" :)
【 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' - from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 】🕊️
You should watch Onset (Live). It's an instrumental and you will see what they can do. That guy will have to eat his words.
Fake wha????🤣🤣they tour not only across Japan....US Europe and Asia as well ..we were there..small stage/gigs and intimate..close to our freaking face and the guitar almost slapped my freaking face but i don't mind🤣..yup agreed on Shibuya okyu-ji (Feb 14,2020) the guitar sound wise..a bit muffed toned down..but I've never regret to have that for my collection tho..and i enjoyed mine so far...
Ps: haters good job on doing what you do..i give middle finger with love💘🥰
Band-Maid are not just great. They are on a whole other level. This "mediocre" commenter needs to be investigated. Does he have a channel on RUclips? Anyway, thanks for your reaction and rant. More Band-Maid!!!
Band Maid have generated some trolls because apparently some people can't stand other people being happy. Pretty sad. 100% trolls though. No chance buddy actually believed that, they just knew it would make Maidiacs mad.
BabyMetal fans?
@@nem447 now now no dising other bands fans (I like BabyMetal as well, I would call myself a fan) as a Madiac That makes me sad TROLL is the word you are looking for.
Whats make me mad is being called "Maidiacs".
Im not a fucking weeb.
i dont think its that- i think its because they are cute girls and some guys cant stand the idea cute girls dressed as maids could possibly be better than their fav metal band. they think metal= hard dudes in leather and chains etc. that is exacty the kind of thinking they were formed to confront from what i heard - so they certainly are :)
lots of people will have their minds and horizons broadened - their eyes opened- some sad small minded types tho, just cant except new things that go against their ideas.
Band Maid not only play their instruments, the bassist, lead guitarist & drummer could each make a legitimate claim for being the very best currently at their craft
Mediocore musicians? WOW! Someone really has no understanding of musicianship and is totally in his FAN mindset without giving any other bands credit. These are the guys that just know EVERYTHING about their holy grail and nothing else. Band-Maid and especially Kanami (main songwriter) are freaking GOOD in terms of music... Their riffs, breaks, bridges, always changing the verses, catchy chorusses and especially timing is brilliant and seemless! The whole midsection of solos was especially made for this live performance and they do that EVERY concert. A little new solo here, an new intro there, it never gets boring and they have to remind all that which is crazy!
I don´t say they are the BEST (for me they are, but that´s just my opinion), but to discredit their work without any knowledge is just jealousy and pure stupidity... SORRY! Just the truth... Enough of that!
Great reaction again, i am always looking forward to your Band-Maid videos, sometimes i look some other reactions too, because i love your content, but most of the time i am here for the maids. Metal isn´t really my thing and Band-Maid has hit the perfect mix for me... But i would never say other bands are bad, i really enjoy other stuff and everybody who is doing music has done hard work, has talent and needs creativity! That will always earn my respect... Greetings from Germany :)
It's OK, you can say it, they are the best!
The band you feel is the best is definitely the best band.
It's OK as long as you don't push it against others.
It's okay to give your opinion. That's it.
But I don't think it's bad to introduce personal tastes
I'm currently addicted to "Sokoninaru".
I support them because they can only fill a small venue.
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音楽を楽しみましょう！Greetings from Japan (*^▽^*)／
@@takecham5155 absolutely untrue. They could sell out Golden 1 Center in Sacramento with ease. 20,0000 tickets. I would bet my life on it.
@@sacluvsBM Huh? I didn't know about the overseas concerts of "SOKONINARU そこに鳴る".
They say that their solo-headline gigs in Japan are mostly around 300-400 people, and their current goal is to hold a hall concert with chairs.
I knew they had toured Europe, but I didn't know Sokoninaru was popular in America. I'm glad to know this.
@@sacluvsBM Lol I doubt it. They are great, but niche.
its sad that some people dont know music have to make bad remarks. as i said before, i grew up with some of the baddest rockers of all time. bandmaid equals or is better than the best of them, thankyou for standing up and giving them the recognition they deserve.
So some one thinks they are fake...LOL!!! I bet it was a man who can not cope with ladies being able to play superbly and smile at the same time. These ladies bring joy to every where they play, what they ALL do is mind boggling.
Looking through the comments on the Freedom video, there's a guy talking about how bad they were when he saw them live in Amsterdam, Miku in particular. As luck would have it, here's a fan cam from that exact show, pretty much focused on Miku throughout. ruclips.net/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/видео.html Does that look fake to you? I'd imagine not. Miku would readily admit to not being at the same level as Kanami, MISA and Akane, but I wouldn't imagine Zemaitis would be in the habit of making custom special edition guitars for guitarists who can't play.
Miku went from not playing guitar at all 7 years ago.... To learning guitar, then filling in simple bits!
Now playing full parts as you can see in their newer stuff, thats not an easy thing to do on stage or anywhere..
That guy should try something similar...and see how bad he does
Nice find Rev'. Miku has improved every outing theyve had been a steady hand. In that clip we see a lot of simple open "power" chords and she's always had an aggressive punky style of strumming. Is it especially complex? Not especially, but try and stand toe to toe and play through one of their concerts with her and not screw up somewhere... many times. Their timing and compositions are not standard 2 hours of 4/4. Just play the change ups in Onset with her... not easy.
To me Miku is a very smart, talented and a tough Lady. 3 strangers (at the time) told her the band needed a fuller sound. After realizing it couldn't be Saiki, she stepped up and took on learning to play guitar. What makes it exceptional is she also learned to sing and play NOT EASY!! When you watch a lot bands and guitarist stops playing to sing it's because they can't do both.
MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 the Maidiacs know who made that comment. That troll just can't handle how talented these 5 musicians really are In concert. Band-Maid fans ignore that hater. I've seen them twice here in LA and they didn't fake it eithertime. 😉🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Yeah great comment. There should be a name & shame wall on reactors channels where they post their names :)
@@GaryHolloway-810Lol What a great idea!
Yeah don't feed the troll...or better yet, just kill it 😁
@@xagorvangard I prod them with a sharp stick :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 🧹🪠🪃
Put those haters in their place. The best hard rock band on the planet right now. Band-Maid plays and the smiles come showering down from above. Peace.
They have literally never faked playing an instrument EVER. Where do people get that idea from ??? This is just some misogyny stuff from people who can't accept a non english speaking band made of all girls actually write songs and play that good. There has been fan recorded footage of them playing in small venues since they started where you can literally hear everything straight from the amps recorded from phones with the instrument right in front of the camera and still people doubt them.
I don't even need to start talking how absurd it is to fake playing an instrument (it literally takes more effort to do the faking well than to actually just learn and play the actual instrument)
Edit: Actually I found that commenter, it's a guy called "@Thirsty Tuna Taco" who first claimed they don't play (and ironically posted it on the Freedom Live performance where all the band members' instruments where very clear and you can literally see everything that happens, he could've easily proved himself wrong) then claims it's actually only the rhythme guitarist doesn't play and when proved wrong just kept saying his fav band is better than band-maid, just a fucking fanboy of some band who feels hating on other bands somehow makes his band better.
There's even a clip showing Kanami's guitar lead break during the song and having to be replaced - and guess what, the sound from the lead guitar stops until it's fixed.
On the note on language. I saw recently a reactor complaining about the Japanese lyrics of some bands because he wanted to understand the lyrics. His conclusion: I listen to Lovebites. I am German and grew up in the 1960s and 70s. I listened to music in English, French, Italian, and Irish for example. I only learned English and French and without the internet, there were not many sources to get lyrics, if any, even less so translations. Sometimes I even don't understand songs in my native German, I would even consider suicide if I had to listen only to German music.
Usually people who make those moronic comments about them are KPop fans - the envy is real.😂
Just remembered when kanami shreds in the face of someone on comiccon
@@seorsamaclately4294 I have to agree with you, you do not have to understand the language to understand and enjoy the music.
SO, let me get this straight. Harry, are you saying that the ladies in Band-Maid REALLY play the instruments?
I love this band. I'm 63, and really enjoy Kanami? lead Guitar, shredding. Misa is my second favorite Bassist, after Asa of Wagaki Band, of course part of that is that Misa IS a woman, and Asa is NOT. But they are both excellent bassists. The best thing here is that we can actually HEAR the Bass. (And yes, I was joking and tweaking you, Brother. Sharlene, as usual, you are not only spot on with your comments, you are drop dead beautiful. Keep reacting, you have a LOT of music to listen to yet. LOL.
BAND-MAID TRIVIA: All five members are from different prefectures: Miku is from Kumamoto Prefecture; Saiki is from Kamanashi Prefecture; MISA is from Okayama Prefecture; Akane is from Hyogo Prefecture (which is also where Tomomi from SCANDAL is from); and Kanami is from Kanagawa Prefecture. Akane's primary instrument in music school was trombone. Kanami is a classically trained pianist, guitar being her 2nd instrument. Miku went to voice school for 3 years. Saiki plays acoustic guitar. Akane and MISA went to the same music school. Akane and MISA were in the backup band for the incredibly lame J-Pop singer, Becky.
They got together as follows: Miku wanted a band and saw Kanami's RUclips solo videos. Miku then asked Akane to join, who asked MISA to join. Miku tricked Saiki into joining, when she decided her voice wasn't strong enough alone for the kind of music she wanted to make.
Live Manners and Black hole were released tonight and drumming was absolutely off the chain.
Fact: Bandmaid is one of the Best Rock Bands ever. Their 2 albums 2018 "World Domination" and 2021 "Unseen World" are 2 of the best rock Albums ever created.
Lots of fancams showing them playing live. Agree about guitar levels. A common complaint among BM fans about this video.
Every time I watch this. I smile when Miku falls off the bandstand after her duel with Kanami. Miku is famous for her stage falls and tripping on patch cords. The band always jokes about her many bruises.
There are many fancam videos of Band-Maid playing in small venues and you can verify that they’re actually playing their instruments. Similar thing happened with one guy saying that a Lovebites concert was pre-recorded. It seems some traumatized guys cannot bear that women can be as good musicians as men.
Another excellent reaction. I've been playing rock guitar for over 30 years. If you're referring to who I think you might, I've responded to him regarding how these girls play, then asked him if he played. He didn't respond. Of course on the music videos they mime to playback, but so does everybody. That's just how it's done. But there's no question they're playing live. Do they occasionally use added backing tracks? Sure. But so do many. It's when it's used to augment the performance, not to "replace" the performance is when it's cool. Lovebites does this too with awesome results. No one would question their playing. I know I'm preaching to the choir. You know all this. I'm just joining the rant. I'm looking forward to you two reacting to their live performance of "Manners/Black Hole" that they've just dropped. Cheers!
Again, welcome aboard, Harry & Sharlene. You are embarking on (along with many others - 117 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 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. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
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]
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Yes... whoever said that is a dumb@$$ !!! Love you guys !
I just saw this person's comment mainly taking aim at Miku and Saiki. Every fan knows Miku,s playing storyline she makes no secret of it as for Saiki not being a vocalist myself she's up there with the best in my view.
They just uploaded two live songs in one video this morning, Manners and Black Hole. Mixing is a bit better IMO, so check it out and hopefully put a nail in the coffin for that "faking it" comment.
LOL they will be found. You are not the only one to say it about the guitar in this mix. However still fantastic for a live show. I've heard some pretty awful live mixes. They just came out with a new live video too! It's a double of Manners and Black Hole. I thought again the guitar was a bit muted on the first song. But the bass was fantastic so...still good lol?
They play at a high level... And do it with a smile!
How many other bands do that? :D
...also kind of reminds me of those 2 alleged songteachers who didn't get impressed by Floors GLS performance, though it's by many considered a peakperformance in valve-modulation.
8:00 Yes, the mix is a little off, but here's the thing. Many of their live performances are better than the studio versions.
Like true musical artists, they tinker with the arrangements, intros and outros, keeping their material fresh, not just to themselves, but also the audience.
Loved your reactions on this.....especially your "angry rant". 👍 . I'm a 66 year old bassist/percussionist, and I agree...they can't fake this....Band-Maid plan rocks! 👍🤯💖
3:11 - Kanami, Miku and MISA are crowding around Akane, the drummer, and playing Hengao (strange faces), with the intention of putting Akane off by pulling funny faces. It shows how much confidence and trust they have in each others' abilities and musical skills as no-one misses a beat as they mess about. 4:03 - MISA, the bassist, is holding her plectrum in the web of skin between her thumb and finger so she can change from slapping to picking in half a nanosecond, which is a skill not many master. 5:44 - Just a glimpse of Kanami laying down one of the sweetest ever rolling patterns of chords I've seen (and I've seen Zappa, Page, Gilmour and Carlos play live). Not only will everyone commenting today disagree with the commentator you mention but so does Jimmy Page as he went backstage at one of their gigs to ask if he could have a selfie with Akane, the drummer! Oh, and Band-Maid released two songs from their May streamed live concert (why aren't more bands doing that?) today - ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html .
nice going, i even stated that after growing up with the like of page,santana clapton, kanami is on equal footing with the best. nice to see someone recognizes what kanami can do.
I love how the girls approach the drummer and play at the same time. They are fully laid back.
That's called Hengao. They are pulling funny faces at Akane to try to put her off. These girls do that a lot to each other.
Always having fun.
The guitars are a a little soft is a usual comment from this concert, and is spot on! Play from this same concert is more proof of these amazing ladies really playing their instruments! Band Maid just did a live stream on Splendor XR, and it was fantastic! Don't get why some people have to hate something, but oh well, just shut it and don't watch them anymore! For me, Band Maid hits it out of the park, every time, Po!
They play amazing. Miku did not play guitar in the beginning. She supposed to be the leadsinger. But she wanted to do more, especially playing the guitar. So the wanted another leadsinger and found Saiki. And Miku started to learn play the quitar from Kanami. She is now a great guitar player and of course a good background singer. Great performance and song. Thank you for this reaction.
Miku wanted and expected to be lead singer. But she realized her voice didn't have the sustainable power to front the formidable band she had assembled doing the kind of music they ultimately wanted to do. So she stepped back and in some interviews they apparently auditioned several. Saiki impressed them all including her - but she and Saiki didn't meet in person (per Saiki in interview) until the dress rehearsal the day before their first exhibition performance.
Her decision to step back and let that happen was beautiful, but the others told her she needed to play an instrument then, and they could use a second guitar and she agreed - AFTER it was decided to get a stronger lead vocalist.
@@jamesredman1263 did not know this. Thank you.
I totally agree that the guitars could have been a little higher up in the mix, especially during Kanami's guitar solo. This was the track I stumbled upon a few months back that introduced me to Band-Maid. That in turn opened the flood gates to all of these amazing Japanese rock and metal artists. The girls in Japan rock out just as well as the boys! :)
I'm always happy to see you.
Thank you for your interest in Japanese girl bands!
I love South Africa! from Japan
Hi could you next do next one of their instrumental songs called "Band-Maid / Onset", it would be interesting seeing your opinion on it since it is different and very interesting composition
I’ve seen Band Maid live in a very intimate setting and I can tell you there’s NO WAY they are faking anything. Their performance and stage presence are second to none and I can’t wait to be able to see them again! They are my favorite band, they never disappoint and Jimmy Page caught their show and was so impressed with Akane’s drumming he asked to meet her after the show. If that’s not high praise,I don’t know what is! Whoever said their faking it is full of shit!
"Can't listen to Band-Maid and not be happy" sums them up for me.
Finally someone cranked up the volume so the listener can hear Band Maid during a reaction video.. Thanks guys and keep them coming!!
I saw them on there last tour in the US and I can testify they are real .
I saw them in concert 3 times!!!! in a single week around half of Europe, they are spectacular, especially in concert, two hours of powerful beautiful music with a big emotional soul.
This beautiful song is one of most easy to play for them, listen to their last record it is mind-blowing at all, with incredible skills performance for every component of the band, absolutely one of the best records in the story of rock or progressive rock as you prefer to put them in.
Do not recognize the Band-Maid music skills are only for idiots.
Trust me mates when I say this. Kanami has everything exactly how she wants it mixed.
I love this older Band-Maid! Thank you for reacting to this video!
Feb 14th, 2020 is older? Wow, Thrill must come from the dark ages, lol! I know the Unseen World is the newest, and is fantastic, Domination isn't that old, two albums ago, with Conqueror in the middle, also excellent! Brand New Maid, New Beginning, and Just Bring It being the preceding albums. All well meaning comments, just amused at the older part! Peace and Love!
This not older!
It is not off their newest album so it is older. It is relative.
So according to that person, they're mediocre musicians yet they don't play their instruments. If they don't play their instruments, how would this person know they're mediocre musicians?
Good point. Trolls often either contradict themselves or say something that totally invalidates their comment.
Guys, The Warning's latest songs that have released off their new album are "Choke" and "Evolve."
Check them out. You will be blown away!
I was a teen in the 70s in Kentucky USA. Band-Maid is a hard driving rock band, not heavy metal. I have been absolutely impressed with the musicianship, compositions and vocals. Mind shredding rock.
They are awesome aren't they? Their rock never dies ever 🎶❤️
to hear the crowd yelling their song back at them, reminds of the great bands like acdc, metallica, led zeppelin, who always had good crowd reactions. that tells me how good these ladies are.
Great reaction ! Thx !
Yes I remember the comment on your Real Existence Live reaction. I knew it was a troll immediately. I never rely or comment to anyone that does that. As a musician of 56 plus years Band-Maid is the real deal. I do agree that the World Dominaition DVD guitars are a lot softer than their new recordings. I think since they changed their management company to Pony Canyon, their music is less compressed than on their earlier recordings. Love your reactions to Band-Maid. I also saw them play live this weekend from the SPLENDOUR XR from Australia. They were incredible they only played 5 songs but incredible. Keep Rocking 🤘🤘
Found some guy in the FREEDOM video and thought it was him. One in every crowd. If you look around and don't see any, maybe its you :p ;) .
Nice clap back Harry! Always good to see you react to Bandmaid. My favourite rock (or any other) band of the last 30 years. If Jimmy Page loves them, then so can I.
Bandmaid released a new live music video today
You guys are my favorite reactors! Love your knowledge, excitement and passion for music, and your chemistry together! Please keep up the great reactions. :)
It's pretty well agreed that the mix on this live video doesn't push the guitars forward enough, for who knows what reason. But it is what it is, sadly. Also the trolls are always there for most Japanese female bands it seems. These people deserve our pity since they obviously have no real lives and are just sad little humans.
Apparently for the Shibuya live they aimed for a different type of mix - one that highlighted the sounds from audience participation. So they apparently used floor mics, for example, instead of mics I suppose focused more on the instrumentals. It's a crappy mix for anyone actually focusing in on the music. Credit to the musician-reactor on the left for immediately noticing how badly the guitars were mixed, and admirably adjusting. Overall tho it's a fun mix and captures the performance chops of the band, and so I think for more casual listeners it's a big win. This is one of my favorite compositions by Kanami, and I think to really appreciate it musically you need to hear the studio version afterwards.
@@drogonr9318 Yes that is what I believe as well. So it is disappointing to anyone who listens to music videos for the music. Wait...what? I agree though that the performance is incredible and it is what I key on when I watch.
Well i'm pretty used to being able to barely hear anything except vocals on most live videos so i'd say this is a step up.
I recently heard form a good friend of mine still living in Japan. He was at this show. He said the audience was insanely loud. He was able to speak with the sound guy at this show. He told my friend they were overwhelmed and shocked how loud the audience was. According to him, now I'm no expert at this. But that's partly why the guitars were hard to hear. At least that's what I was told. You would be a better judge of that than me. I was at the Dallas show. You could get all the instruments clearly.
I love it very good 🎶🎶🎶🎶🇸🇪
Hey guys.
Just a quick note, you maybe noticed The Warning dropped a new song and awesome official video last friday. You seemed to like them a lot last time, so go for it! 😊
It's called EVOLVE and it's an absolute banger!! 😊
Evolve is further cementing The Warning as the best rock band from Mexico! Pau's scream is chilling!
Just bring it. Sacramento loves Band-Maid.
Your charismatic reactions always put a smile on my face; keep the Band-Maid ones coming please! If you do the song "Play" please please please please do the "OKYU-JI (live) video from "WORLD DOMINATION TOUR 【進化】" at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA" version, which is the better version of the two that are out there ; )
You're spot on. If someone can fake it that well, they might as well turn the volume on, and let it play for real. Save a lot of headache with over-dubbing and synch work.
Check out the song "Blooming" They actually have a quality live version of it on their channel now. If you don't find it, check the MV of it, it's musically just that good.. It will blow your mind..
tell me something, how do you fake your way through over 100 songs alot of them live performances?
この場所にいられなかったのが残念だが動画で見ていても体が熱くなる
早くライブに行きたい
Took long enough :p . At this rate it will take you 10 years to go through their 115 song catalog. There aren't any "bad" ones to skip either ;) .
Saiki's vocal fries will always grab you by the dangly bits :) .
BAND MAID put out a few videos in 2014 to prove they were playing their instruments. Nuff said. If you are going to go around making dumb comments without even bothering to do research, then you deserve to wear the tall pointy hat ... forever.
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Ok, I commented before watching the entire video. I was trying to figure out what the look on Harry's face meant ... he looked so sour through the performance. Seems he was in super analytical mode :) . Now I understand why. Thanks for your commentary Harry ... and Sharlene!
About time you're back with the ladies ! 😉
THE BEST HARD ROCK BAND IN THE WORLD! 🤘🏼
🎀BAND MAID🎀
#BANDMAID #LovebitesBrasilFANgS 🇧🇷
Other than Saki, they are All Classically trained.... And it SHOWS!!!! These Ladies are Amazing!!!!!
The guitar mix from this show has been the subject of much complaint. I have no idea what happened between the recording and mixing of this show, but Kanami's guitar is extremely quiet in the mix. It only seems to be an issue with this particular show, because other live recordings that they've released are very well-mixed.
from what I gathered from various comments online, this DVD is apparently recorded directly from FOH mix, not multitracked (and mixed later)
We feel better now too. Glad you liked them. They literally don't have a bad song and they kill it every time! They're a musicians band. If you're a true musician, you'll get it. Keep listening!
great rant, they play for real and are masters - BULLSHIT complainers - ROCK ON GIRLS
I’ve seen them live. Yeah, there’s no way they fake any of their playing. They are all just tremendously skilled and that person is just a troll.
I doubt if any band in the world has published more videos of their instrumentalists isolated while playing their songs. There are dozens. That's partly due to those kind of sexist comments from western countries. I doubt many comments like that come from Japan because they have many world-class female musicians.
I just counted at least 86 released videos isolated on the instrumentalists. These are various bonus tracks from CDs, DVDs, and their subscription service Band-Maid Prime.
But actually I don't think those instrumental vids aren't a response to the trolls. The ladies heard that people wanted to learn to play the songs but were having difficulty figuring some parts out, so they made videos to show us what each of them are doing. Very cool and thus not surprising from them.
I saw them live in Dallas. These ladies are legit bad asses on stage. I was front row right in front of Kanami. That lady is a modern Japanese female EVH. And the rest of them are all top notch. If you can see them live do it. They are pretty funny between songs. Kanami wanted a hug from Saiki for her birthday. She is so quiet shy and bashful acting when she's not playing. And when she got that hug she jumped up and down smiling and laughing like a mus...lol Later on Kanami whispered something in Mikus ear. Miku walked away said to audience she is so dead. Even Misa laughed to that...lol.
Akane you could see her smile throughout the entire place for the entire show. I don't know why in the videos you can barely hear Konamis guitar. But when you're at their shows you can hear her just fine. There's got to be something in a way it's mixed for the videos.
I'm just glad to see you two do another Band-Maid reaction. Thanks!
Having seen Band Maid live 3 times, and one of those times saw, and heard Misa make a mistake (she went to play a note and missed). I can tell you that they don't fake.
Another Japanese band for you to try, Unlucky Morpheus - Black Pentagram (live) Change of Generation TOUR FINAL
Did you hear them at Splendour XR? They had the guitars cranked. OMG Miku killed it.
Your defense of Band Maid prompted me to subscribe.
haha. "They don't play their instruments" is a denial by people who are intimidated by the fact that these girls honestly outdo all of their heroes. I have seen a LOT of legendary bands live and these girls hang with the best of them (which is only a couple), and completely rule most of them.
Been waiting for you two to react to another BM video. There are a ton of songs (new and old) to check out. The best band (IMO) out there making rock music!
Another great one, guys! Now... one to the Live, Manners/ Black Hole *double video*! 🤘🤘🤘
Where is the link to your video ? Would love to check it out. Your reactions are so much fun. Love this band as well
It comes up when I speak about it, but here you go! And thanks for the cool comment! :)
ruclips.net/video/XOU4Yv9AQmM/видео.html
Oh man, you guys are in for one hell of a rabbit hole :-)
Love that you found them, their fans are rabid and lovely folks LOL. These women are easily top 5 in the world as musicians. Impeccable timing, precision and synergy. I personally, think that MISA is perhaps the best bassist in the world right now. Certainly top 3 at the very least!.
MISA's only current equal is Tal Wilkenfeld. I would rate Akane as the best rock drummer in the world, with Senri Kawaguchi being the best jazz drummer.
@@ShikataGaNai100 I think Scott Buchanan from Unleash the Archers is slightly ahead as a drummer IMO.
Rabid is certainly true. Lovely? Not always.
Trolls do what trolls do! Jealousy and self pity are humanities ugliest emotions.
BAND-MAID do play to backing tracks, but you would never know unless something goes wrong. They have a video of that out there too. And they don't have to have the backing tracks. The computer has gotten lost with the luggage. They were more worried about the sneakers they bought in L.A. than the computer. They just rearranged the set list. Everything was fine, and the missing luggage was found. But Kanami records all the backing tracks anyway.
Direct us to that comment. We'll fire them up.
Yep.👍
If it's the one I'm thinking of, he spammed a bunch of reactions with the same accusations. He also said he'd reported the "fraud conspiracy" to the police and the press. _And_ claimed to be a Harvard Ph.D.
Yeah riiiiiiight.
@@stevehall5128 Luckily, his caretaker re-inserted his med feed and took away his access to his Tandy 1000
@@stevehall5128 I do believe you're spot on Steve. P.B are his initials. You remember him.😆
Love Band Maid ...
I agree the guitar should be raised in volume, I find that it should in all band maid stuff
Poor baby. Boo hoo. One hater and millions of Lovers. Best Rock Band since the 70's, no one else is close. Great review.
The blu-ray this video is on is quite spectacular. I agree - the guitars tend to be a little lower in the mix than I'd want, too. It's gotta be a deliberate choice, (as opposed to an engineer who fell asleep at the wheel) since this seems to happen pretty regularly-maybe more often on live recordings. One solution is to go see them live and stand right in front of Kanami, which I've had the great fortune to do. But that's not always practical, even w/o a pandemic.
Is perfect time to play Band-maid song "Manners" .
You ask what would be the point of faking something perfectly? Well, Kanami has the answer to that (who else?)! There was a "making of" video for the Endless Story MV and, while the other band members were doing their solo stints in front of the cameras, Kanami was sitting on her own practicing the lead guitar break so that, even though she would technically be miming to the recorded version, her fingers would match the sound perfectly! That is the sort of attention to the tiniest detail that makes me love this band so much.
Have you noticed, that Misa is using a 5-string-bass, even to let her smaller fingers grip a wider tonal range ? That's great - Babymetal- BO is using a 6-string bass for his artistc improvisations and only a few musicians in the metal scene are using a "seven". Not crucial to know, but very interesting, I guess . . .
You two are the best 👌 💓