Bass player Misa can switch between pick and slap at will. She tucks the pick into her index finger. Rhythm guitarist Miku is who was playing and being shown while you were talking about the similar chord progression. I've seen them live 9 times, and drummer Akane is pretty much smiling the whole show, every show. The shows are always high energy and fun.
Sounds like a great time, and thanks for the info. I guess I was just focused too much on the chord progression; I do have trouble doing/noticing 2 things at once :-)
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks You're drinking bourbon. The bassist prefers whisky. Another thing to notice, MISA has a bottle on her Orange amp in many of their live concert videos.
@@gku8744 I saw a clip from one of their live performances in the US where she poured some from the bottle into a fan's mouth, it was a fun moment for sure, the crowd went wild
Band Maid are very prolific when it comes to creating quality songs. They're kind of their own rabbit hole - a really deep one filled with great music.
Great reaction. The rhythm guitarist is Miku, the founder, lyricist and heart of the band. She was not able to play the guitar in 2013 when she founded the band. Her guitar teacher is Kanami, the lead guitarist and composer of the band. The other members are Misa, the bassist, Akane on drums (always smiling) and Saiki, lead vocals. I am not sure what song to recommend since they are all good but it depends on your personal taste. My current favourite song is "Corallium" (there is a quite good live video). Another great song is "Play" (Live). And "Dice" (MV) is a good pick, too. A great double feature is the online live performance of "Manners, Blackhole" which shows two different sides of Band Maid.
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks I am glad you enjoyed Onset. It definitely looks like you got the attention of the Band-Maid fandom (of which I am one). I also second the recommendation of the two song combo of Manners/Black Hole which they played on a livestream in 2021 during the covid lockdown. Manners is my favorite Band-Maid song but which, like Onset, they didn't play when I saw them live in Dallas. Band-Maid rotated quite a few songs in and out of the setlist during that US tour. Manners shows their old time rock influences while Black Hole leans into frenetic punk. Both songs are on their most recent full length album called Unseen World, which is in my top 10 albums of 2021 and is a masterpiece - ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
Welcome, Margarita Kid. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ruclips.net/video/7LB_EPS48HE/видео.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts: ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ruclips.net/video/DgxU-MVjta0/видео.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ruclips.net/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/видео.html 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: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 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, 32 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, 32 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, 33 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, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Thank you a ton for all of that great info! It seems there is usually one person who I think of as the welcomer/archivist, and I know who it is for Band-Maid now :-) Also, I really appreciate that the name pronunciations are there. Thank you!
You can't go wrong with Band-Maid. Everyone of these ladies is so talented. When they come together it's an epic event, everytime. In over 50 years of headbanging, they've maid(pun intended) it to the top of my playlists. Super first time reaction, I would suggest more of their official live content...literally any song....👍👍
Believe me when I say, Miku, the rythum guitar player gets plenty of time to shine. She is the bands founder as well as chief spokesperson, the main lyricist, sings backup and occasional lead ! 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Welcome to the fandom. Best rock band in the world right now I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)
Margarita Kid, I hope you react to Band Maid again. Band Maid has an excellent lead singer. I suggest your next reaction (with a daughter) be "Domination", the official live video. It really shows how well the band interacts with and commands the audience. I've been to two of their live concerts this year in the U.S. and they put on an amazing live concert. They all smile because they LOVE performing before a live audience. I'm 75 years old and have seen a lot rock bands in my life from iconic to the not so famous, and Band Maid has restored my believe that GREAT hard rock is still out there. The reason I suggest you have your daughter react to the group is because at Band Maid concerts there so many old geezers, like myself, in the audience at the rail. We need more young women to see and react to these Maids, because they are about female empowerment. They can perform as well as (and even better than many of their male counterparts).The band has recently celebrated their 10th anniversary together and have written and recorded over 120 songs (not one of them bad and most of them outstanding). Band Maid fans call ourselves Maidiacs and we are devoted, rabid, and protective of them. Akane, their drummer, is always smiling and loves to perform. By the way, she is an outstanding drummer that Jimmy Page, yes that Jimmy Page, has praised.
Wow, that's some great info from someone who's got some cred. I've got this at the top of the list for when my daughters come over next. And that's high praise coming from JP!
If you had seen Band-Maid even a couple of years before this performance, you would have seen MISA playing her 4-string Fender Jazz bass with natural Maple finish, block inlays, and a Jimi Hendrix sticker on the pick guard. She got it in high school when she switched to bass to join her senpai's band. She played in that band for five years before joining Band-Maid in 2013, and switched to 5-string basses sometime late 2015 or early 2016 because she wanted or needed the lower notes for some of Band-Maid's drop D and drop C# songs. Kanpai!
They self describe as a hard rock band.As you noticed, they do mix styles in a song. While they have a handful of great instrumentals, the latest and greatest being From Now On, the vocal component is a key part of their "sound". And they are a live band. Their performances with an audience are another notch up in intensity from their studio or MV cuts.Current example is HATE from their 2023 Lollapalooza gig. A big step up from the studio track, for me.
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks- That Lollapolooza gig didn't have the best camera direction, but the ladies were on fire, and being outside with no light show, you can see them better than this. They reliably give their shows 110% regardless of venue. Saiki always sings with feeling, but she wrote "Hate?" after a friend was cheated on, and sings it with particular fire.
This is good for now. Once I can get all the names down, then I'll take some more info. Otherwise it might just wash over me and be gone. Thanks for asking.
If you're interested in a closer look at them playing, just do a search for their instrumentals and you'll find some of their "white room" videos. The four band members perform in a stark white space with an emphasis on showing how they play. The instrumental version of Giovanni is highly recommended.
I was also surprised when I first saw how quickly MISA could switch between picking and slapping. Synths and orchestras are sometimes used for the backing track, which is created by lead guitarist and composer Kanami Tono. IMO, she's a genius. If you like this instrumental song and want to see more of their playing skills, I recommend Without Holding Back and From Now On. Without Holding Back is all performed in a white room. A very funky bass is impressive. From Now On you can hear very intense drums and guitar.
Thanks for those recommendations! Agreed about the pick swap thing; whenever I played back in the day and needed to switch I always ended up with a pick between my teeth :-)
🐦 *Dad, Daughters (sometimes), and Drinks* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Choose Me(MV) - 2018* *Dice(MV) - 2018* *Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018* *Blooming(MV) - 2019* *ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
This band have single handedly revived that classic rock feel with a modern touch. Everything form pop/punk to hard rock/metal. The queens of transitions and so technically brilliant- know one else currently comes close.
Band-Maid is a very talented band. They are more hard rock, groove rock, alternative rock, indie rock with some R&B/jazz thrown in. Gorilla always smiles when she plays the drums. The second guitar player is a Small Pigeon and is also the founder of the band. Akane Hirose is the drummer and, yes she not only answers to Gorilla but she embraces the nickname given to her by her band mates. Miku Kobato is the founder never played guitar before Band-Maid was formed. She was going to be the lead vocalist but she thought her voice didn't have enough oomf for hard rock. They brought in a lead vocalist Saiki (Sigh-key) who they nicknamed Psycho to be the lead vocalist. She is such a supportive person to the rest of the band. The lead guitar player is Kanami Tōno and she taught her prized pupil Pigeon to play guitar. Her main influence is Carlos Santana. Misa is an extraordinary bassist. You observed correctly she primarily uses a pick but hides it when she slaps. This band is the most fun you could have at a concert (they call it a serving). You and your daughters must go see them when they come back to the US. Domination is a perfect song for your daughters to see. This live version is from the same concert and allows each member to showcase their skills. ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.htmlsi=YtmzjR4n5YVlhUmg Drummer Akane is always smiling and having fun. When the other members meet at the drum riser she always makes faces at them to try and get them to laugh.
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks Misa love beer and whiskey. She has a flask for whiskey and she has a beer during the serving (concert). She even has beer opening ceremony.
I would love to see the beer opening ceremony! I don't exactly understand how people can drink and play at the same time. A couple drinks and I have a hard time reacting, nevertheless playing intricate music.
Great reaction and Band-Maid calls their music "hard rock", but they incorporate many other genres in their music. Really like your analysis at the end and your stopping to point out bits that you found interesting - new sub based in your review.
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Frequently snacks between songs. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
They've come a long way since then. Miku the backing vocal, rhythm guitarist still didn't have the prominent part back then but by 2020 you'll see her doing more. There are plenty of music with bass and drums featured a lot. Actually the band make them stand out more than lead guitarist😂. And you are right. They are not a metal band and play many different types of rock with different elements 😊
Rhythm guitarist , Miku, is the band founder. She is responsible for the aesthetic too. She got the idea for the maid outfits from when she used to work in a maid cafe. Closer to hard rock than pure metal. If you check out the 2 song video, DIce/Hate from 2023 Lollapalooza, you can get a better look at all the instrumentalists, and Vocals too. If you like to start from the beginning, Thrill is one of their first songs.
You are a really good reactor. I was really impressed. Not many catch Misa's pick tuck flip. The ladies are good technically but compositionally they really shine. Whenever Kanami does the delay, I start thinking of the Edge. As others have mentioned, their recent instrumental From Now On, is a great one. Some reactors have contended it is is straight up metal. I'm not goid on genres but it is one of those epic sounding songs that seems like it should be in a movie sound track. The live version of Play really highlight the drummer and bass. Lots of great audience participation as well. Anyway....really nice job on the reaction. I like your style.
They definitely play hard rock with a lot influences, more punk than metal in most of their songs. The vocals tend toward pop and the fusion of all these gets progressive and is really cool. Check out Black Hole, Blooming, and From Now On. By the way, Miku - rhythm guitar, second vocal, and group founder - was up front in the video after the bass and lead solos, when there was a brief rhythm guitar feature. She's wearing a white maid outfit.
I suggest Freedom next, it’s got smile’s all round, a great drum solo, a great lead guitar solo, the rhythm guitarist singing, the drummer pulling faces, the bassist laughing and of course the main singer.
If you watch early Band Maid videos MISA plays a four string Fender Jazz bass. MISA went to a five string and Akane added a second rack tom due to the music getting more complex.
Thanks for giving BM some love. They are more hard rock at their core, but do add metal elements in a lot of their songs. They do like to mix in a lot of other styles of music in their songs, often in the same song. MISA, on bass, does usually use a pick, but is able to tuck the pick in her hand when some slapping and popping is called for. I won't recommend any particular songs, but will say that you can pick anything from their catalog of 125+ songs and it will be a solid tune. Looking forward to more BM and other Japanese bands. You get a sub from me, since you are giving some great insight into the reactions you are doing.
Thanks for checking out there band! They actually also did it in a bright white room as well(like the one pictured in your browser on the upper left) 😉
Awesome hard rock band....very worth a deep dive into their catalog! Misa, the bassist is a lead bassist and often will go head to head with the lead guitarist! They are all awesome, but I will admit to being particularly fond of the rhythm section!🤘
Well you just stumbled onto one of the best hard rock bands going today. You can tell when Kanami (lead guitar) channels her hero Carlos Santana when her head goes back like looking in the air. MISA (bass) is just a very solid bass player and is my "Slide Queen", Akane (drums) is an absolute beast on drums, which you'll hear when you bet to their latest release "Shambles". If you like to watch Akane drum, check out "Freedom" official LIVE. Stay with these girls they are for real.
After listening to this band for a while, you realise that every verse in a song is a little different. They always change something and that makes you never get tired of the song. Lead guitarist Kanami, the main writer, is good at this - their music is so intelligently written and they really know how to create songs that never get boring. Another thing is that the whole band never seems to run out of ideas. They always come up with new variations on guitar and bass riffs and drum fills that have been used since the 60s and 70s. Add to this the fact that vocalist Saiki (who is taking a break during this song) has perfect pitch in her voice and you have an idea of how good this group is in my opinion. I can honestly say that this is one of my best musical finds in many years.
Any Maids serving (as they call their songs) ROCKS!!! The ladies are in their early 30s now and have been rocking for almost 10 years. Try Thrill the track that blew them up on the world stage (the label was about let them go when this happened in 2015), Freedom, Onset, From now on, Without Holding Back, Hate? Are all great tracks and they have an extensive back catalogue of over 100 tracks. Welcome Masters and Princesses to the 5 Band-Maid members: SAIKI Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. 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 front women... or front men! MIKU Kobato (Me-Ku), "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals and lyricist. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. She couldn’t play when she formed the band and was tutored by Kanami. KANAMI Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 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 is more! AKANE Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 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. 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! Plenty of Solo work from Misa, Kanami and Akane The great thing is they always look so happy.
“It’s reminding me of something but I can’t place it.” You will say that many times in the future, my friend. As a 57 year old blues rock musician and all around music nut, this group of maids has restored my faith in modern music. Side note: “You Spin Me Round,” by Dead or Alive. On my 80’s play. Also, Motörhead inspiration will make another appearance for you in Band Maid’s “No God.” MISA MISA MISA! The Barefoot Bass Assassin. There will be plenty of commentary on her. I play bass as well, and she’s inspired me to reassess everything I learned. She began on four and moved to five when their songwriting brought in more drop tuned stuff. Plays with a pick most of the time and tucks it like a guitarist for her slap parts, or actually hybrid picks on some occasions. Miku 🌹 founded the band as the vocalist, but replaced herself as the music got heavier and assumed the role of harmony. She also decided to be the rhythm guitarist, despite not knowing how to play. Kanami, the lead guitarist, became her teacher in 2014. Miku hastily brought her skills up enough to play for thousands around the world in short order. From here, you would be surprised how the same musicians and the same instrumentation could create an entirely different instrumental track in “From Now On,” but they did. If you’re ready to meet Saiki, the Ice Queen on vocals? I would recommend “DICE,” official music video Enjoy the ride 🚀
Thanks, and I appreciate the recommendation and info. It's great that Miku made those transitions; it really shows she was more about the band than herself and I really respect that.
Rhythm guitarist Miku shines in her own way. Band founder, spokesperson, lyricist, and primary member that interacts with the crowd, albeit in broken English.
Good ear and good eye! Kanami is the lead guitar and Kobato plays rhythm (left channel) but starting the second time around there's an "extra" guitar track during the tapping sections. Thanks for the reaction!
Glad to see Band-Maid making an appearance on the channel! Yeah they're more like rock than metal. I'm sure all the other comments will fill you in on the details haha, but the second guitarist, Miku, is shown (her solo part is at 9:41 in your video) but not as much I guess because she is a rhythm guitarist. But she's also the secondary vocalist as well. The bassist, Misa, tucks the pick and can switch between the two styles easily. I'm pretty sure The Warning's Ale has also learnt to do this, but we don't see it often as she usually just uses her fingers. You were expecting metal here but it wasn't really... But if you'd like to try a metal Japanese female five-piece band, it's Nemophila (I think I've recommended them to you before?). Nemophila are a newer band with a smaller following, but they're currently my favourite band! The song I'd recommend to start with is Oiran (the most recent live version) although just today they dropped a new live video of the song Raitei you could try. They usually have a mix of scream and clean vocals, but if you don't like scream vocals they have some clean only songs too.
Yep, you have recommended Nemophila to me before (as have some others). I'll definitely be checking them out. I'm ok with scream mixes, as long as there aren't super long stretches of it. I also don't think I've seen Ale play with a pick before, although she very well may have at some point and I haven't seen it (even though I've reacted to over 30 of their songs, they were primarily from 2 concerts, so in reality I don't have many data points to go by there.
BAND-MAID are rockers at heart. Producing some of the best melodic hard rock this side of the 70's. You've heard of mind melding well BAND-MAID perfects genre melding. Kanami on lead PRS writes, produces and plays the backing tracks. The layers keep you listening time and time again. With over 120 Awesome songs in their 10+ year catalog you won't be at a loss of choice. And btw, the Gilmour in Gdansk is my favorite version of Comfortably Numb. Peace 975
That's as good a reason as any! I think I always loved seeing the high-up (like blimp-level) shots of Pompeii with the lights shooting out from both the stage and the rim of the stadium. Brings my mind back to the Live at Pompeii video from ~1972, and how far things have come.
the Ladies identify as hard rock, but their main music writer, Kanami (lead guitar), will use every genre of rock plus blues and jazz riffs and step back and forth across the line to metal, for her its whatever makes the song work, she basically doesnt give a rats a__ about genre, so most Maidiacs (the fan base) just say they are their own genre
Congratulations on improving your live today by meeting Band-Maid!! Arguably the best rock band on the planet! 🌏 Continue the journey and I'm certain you'll agree. As we know, being an extraordinary player does not mean one is a great musician - not necessarily a creator of truly great music (looking at you Steve Vai 😂 - just kidding 😂). Whereas greats like Eric Johnson neatly always create great songs. The Maids are like EJ that way. That’s where Band-Maid excels - creating great music regardless of any individual’s playing skill level; even when it’s quite high as lead guitar Kanami or bassist Misa clearly demonstrates here. I think that perhaps only maybe The Beatles, Zeppelin & Rush have a body of work as Prolific; in terms of writing great song after great song; as the Maids. 120+ songs over 10 years and not a bad song among them. The consistent high level of their compositions, songwriting, arrangements, orchestration, instrumentation, playing and performance is absolutely staggering. I haven’t been as excited about a bands music since first hearing Rush back in the seventies; that’s how high in esteem I hold the Maids. You owe it to yourself to hear more of their music. Check out - "Influencer" - OMV - "Manners" - OMV, then "Manners / Black Hole" - official live music. - "Domination" - official live video - "Puzzle" - official live video Then dozens more… Enjoy the journey down the Pigeon Hole!!! Take care and rock on!! 🔥🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶🌏😎✌🏼
Thanks, I appreciate the recommendations. I completely get what you're saying (and agree!) about Vai vs. EJ. My only complaint about EJ (and it's a small one), is that I just wish he wouldn't try to sing. I'd Pink Floyd in the list of prolifics as well (being my favorite band ever, I kind of have to). And it's clearly high praise to compare excitement levels to old Rush (which is my favorite Rush by far. Once they started synthing, it no longer quite clicked as hard for me. Still good, just not the same power that captured me with stuff like Bastille Day or Anthem).
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks You missed a lot at great pre-synth music - 2112, A Farewell to Kings album, La Villa Strangiato, Permanent Waves (my favorite album) and ofc Moving Pictures. There’s some synth but nothing like Signals thru Roll The Bones. They did then cut way back on Counterparts and subsequent records. Vapor Trails is a raw, angry album. I adore Snakes n Arrows; tremendous songwriting craft on that album. And the last ClockWork Angels is excellent. Their last song “The Garden” is their most beautiful song - you should definitely watch the YT live of that. Remarkable performance and quite emotional now that the Professor has left us. I’m certain you’ll enjoy it immensely.
There is an interesting BAND-MAID song, if you are willing to do a double reaction. Puzzle, is about an ill-fated love, where the singer realizes she will always be the second woman. I always think the full band version sounds like Saiki, the lead singer, is throwing this in the man’s face. This is the version of her telling him what she thinks. It is loud and harsh. There is also an acoustic version, just her and the lead guitarist, that is so emotional that you don’t even need to understand the language. You just feel the pain. This always struck me as the version where she is alone and feels the loss and regret. This version is beautiful, but just so sad. The duality is striking.
The one in black iff to the side is Misa, the bass player. Miku plays the guitar right in front if the drums with Akane on lead off to the right. Go back and watch these three songs: Thrill, official music video. This was their break out song and will show you where they started. Next, Domination, the official live video. And finally, Freedom, the official live video. This will give you a good idea of their progression. After those, we'll have plenty more for you. Miku started the band, but when Saiki came aboard, she took over as lead singer.
Try the 2 fer Manners / Black Hole live, 2 very different styles. Manners is a groovy bluesy tune and Black Hole is let's say hectic. Miku, the rhythm guitarist get's featured much more on vocal tracks as she is also the backup/second vocalist, she is also the band's lyricist, spokespigeon, entertainer, and ferocious promoter.
When Akane doesn't smile, she cries. 🤣But only during the Endless Story songs live. Another instrumental, which someone probably recommended to you, From Now On. Good job DDD. Thanks.
Pick any of their videos. They are my favorite band. I only discovered them this past summer and missed their show in Philadelphia. Should have a new album out this year and can't wait for them to come back on tour.
Scotty we need more power. Ok captain try some BAND-MAID. It's rock Jim but not as we know it. Hailing frequency to BAND-MAID Captain. Welcome to BAND-MAID. Out of this world.
They are a hard rock band more than a metal band, This was a pretty early instrumental for the band. Their most recent one is “From Now On” which has a good video and you’ll see the other player more and can see what they’re doing a bit better. They actually have DVD’s with what they call “white room” videos that have cameras that will focus on each individual the whole time. The 2nd guitarist only picked up guitar after she formed the band and ended up bringing on a new singer. She’s grown into a good rhythm guitarist over the years but she’s more of a chord strummer than a tapping kinda gal. Not to knock her at all, she’s also a great vocalist and is the heart of the band. So she’ll never get a ton of focus during instrumentals.
"Freedom" live for a happy if not ecstatic drummer (Akane). "Play" live for a look at the Rhythm guitarist (Miku). "Hate" live from Lollapalooza for....Just because it's an awesome live for all of them spesh lead (Kanami) and bass (Misa) (Sound is good but not great). "Puzzle" live, It's hard n heavy. "Manners/Black Hole" for the vocals (Saiki) and for the contrast of musical style, just to name a few from their 100+ good to great to awesome (They don't do bad or samey) discography.
Thanks for the recommendations - it's funny; a few people have mentioned Hate, and at first I always wonder why they're telling me they hate something until I read it a little closer. (Many people don't put it in quotes, so it's not so obvious it's a song title).
Welcome to Band maid Sir.. You are going to be here for a while, so much to see and hear.. Check out Real existence Live.. It's a banger and a great live video.. The song you were thinking of was by a band called "Dead or alive" and the song was a big hit in 1985.. Best wishes from France
Band Maid is awesome... if you really want to see a band that is having fun and really enjoying the moment the Live version of Freedom is the way to go ... on the other hand pretty much any Live Band Maid is a winner...the live Dice/Hate duo from Lollapalloza is a winner as well.... go forth and experience the awesomeness that is Band Maid...
Fans often mention metal, because often there are elements of it. The opening of Domination Live for example. But Band-Maid have only ever claimed to be a hard rock band. These days, I would include progressive rock as being in their repertoire.
I sometimes hear that a third guitar is used in the onset, but no matter how many times I listened to this song, I couldn't figure out which note it was. Could you tell me which sound it is?
@@npmushead6543, when Kanami is playing her extended fingertapping frases, you can hear, what I would describe as a 'jubilant', high guitarline, that is definitly not played by Miku. That is a track, recorded by Kanami.
@@Hans_Reese Thank you for your reply. I don't know exactly what 'jubilant' means since I can't play an instrument, but I wonder if it refers to the sound KANAMI makes with its unique tapping technique? I was impressed by the guitar teacher's reaction channel "Jbf Music & Guitar'' where he demonstrated the onset analysis and was able to do it at the same time. (From around 21:30) ruclips.net/video/cQ5gVMKbmao/видео.html Sorry for my poor English.
Its peetty Commonwealth that Miku plays second guitar. This was the purpose why she learned to play. She had the feeling they needed an additional guitar but she didn't want to add an additional member.. Kanami writes the songs on piano/Keyboard anyway. And Misa uses a Pick if she thinks it helps. She is used to play her base part for any Instrument that needs her. And the Drummer does it as Well. They simply have 4 people on stage that can compose. Kanami only delivers the original idea. Ayanami showed the Band 8 different Variations that she could play and all other membets voted for Hell.
Lol you yalkin about the piggon she is the main character in this band she put it all together planing on being the lead singer and them release her voice was not strong enough so she opted to get psyche and in there first few vids she just held onto the guitar but kanami the lead has taken her inder her wing and now ahe just killes it. And also has a signature series guitar from zammittis called the floppy pigon well Konami loves her prs
The one you was disappointed because they didn't show, the one playing minor part in the background, she is the one who put the band together 10 years ago lol... she is somewhat new at playing the guitar, the lead guitarist has been teaching her but she is picking it up pretty good, think she has a Zemaitis Guitar and Zemaitis use to sell, think it is still available, her own signature guitar, here is one review... ruclips.net/video/XXyI-ZEOT2Y/видео.html
They classify themselves as Heavy Rock not Metal, however that's a little to simple of a description as they do drift in and out of a number of different genres including metal.
Band-Maid is metal-ish. Don't try to stake them to any particular rock genre, as they purposely change up genre to vary the pace and feel of their live shows. Band-Maid always writes for their live performances; they won't release a song they can't perform live. Watch Band-Maid's video for "Giovanni" to see them seamlessly change genre on the fly.. This band fearlessly experiments with their songwriting and they've had very good results. People keep trying to Pidgeon-hole Band-Maid into a genre, but they're a Pop group metalheads can enjoy while also a being a Metal band that pop fans can enjoy.
I'm certainly not trying to pigeon-hole them; just didn't know much about them and it was metal I was listening to when the recommendations came in. I prefer more compositionally complex and cross-genre music, so I'm all for this!
Sure, but it's the darkest live performance I've ever seen! Just kidding (kind of) Don't get me wrong - it's still great! It just could have been a tiny little bit greater maybe :-)
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! I HATE (I know a strong word) the ultra quick cuts as a side note the second guitar part you where mentioning was a backing track as the rhythm guitarist at the time was too inexperienced to play it. another side note this sounded like a hard rock song cos they are a hard rock band NOT metal tho they do have some heavy metal tropes along with punk, jazz, blues and others (Including rap)
Yes sometimes the quick cuts are annoying. Best example: "Domination" live where Misas Solos has been nearly ruined 😮 But hey, many music videos from other band never show how they play ... 🤟
Thanks for the style clarification; a lot of times I don't know what I'm getting into and I falsely assume the genre of the band being recommended is the same as the genre of the video the recommendation came in.
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Akane is the happiest drummer. She is always smiling and havjng fun
Bass player Misa can switch between pick and slap at will. She tucks the pick into her index finger. Rhythm guitarist Miku is who was playing and being shown while you were talking about the similar chord progression. I've seen them live 9 times, and drummer Akane is pretty much smiling the whole show, every show. The shows are always high energy and fun.
Sounds like a great time, and thanks for the info. I guess I was just focused too much on the chord progression; I do have trouble doing/noticing 2 things at once :-)
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks You're drinking bourbon. The bassist prefers whisky. Another thing to notice, MISA has a bottle on her Orange amp in many of their live concert videos.
@@gku8744 I saw a clip from one of their live performances in the US where she poured some from the bottle into a fan's mouth, it was a fun moment for sure, the crowd went wild
I'll need to do better with my drink choices then!
Band Maid are very prolific when it comes to creating quality songs. They're kind of their own rabbit hole - a really deep one filled with great music.
Obligatory correction: "pigeon-hole" not rabbit hole 😅
It's pigeon hole, thank you😉
Correction pigeon hole no rabbits here
Great reaction. The rhythm guitarist is Miku, the founder, lyricist and heart of the band. She was not able to play the guitar in 2013 when she founded the band. Her guitar teacher is Kanami, the lead guitarist and composer of the band. The other members are Misa, the bassist, Akane on drums (always smiling) and Saiki, lead vocals.
I am not sure what song to recommend since they are all good but it depends on your personal taste. My current favourite song is "Corallium" (there is a quite good live video). Another great song is "Play" (Live). And "Dice" (MV) is a good pick, too. A great double feature is the online live performance of "Manners, Blackhole" which shows two different sides of Band Maid.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Yes. Corallium is a great example of variety in composition. The live version is best for the vocal harmonies.
@@johnquinn7794Exactly!
I support every recommendation. "Play" Official Live doesn't get the reactor attention it deserves since so much newer music has been released.
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks I am glad you enjoyed Onset. It definitely looks like you got the attention of the Band-Maid fandom (of which I am one). I also second the recommendation of the two song combo of Manners/Black Hole which they played on a livestream in 2021 during the covid lockdown. Manners is my favorite Band-Maid song but which, like Onset, they didn't play when I saw them live in Dallas. Band-Maid rotated quite a few songs in and out of the setlist during that US tour. Manners shows their old time rock influences while Black Hole leans into frenetic punk. Both songs are on their most recent full length album called Unseen World, which is in my top 10 albums of 2021 and is a masterpiece - ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
Welcome, Margarita Kid. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ruclips.net/video/7LB_EPS48HE/видео.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ruclips.net/video/DgxU-MVjta0/видео.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ruclips.net/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/видео.html
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:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 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, 32 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, 32 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, 33 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, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Thank you a ton for all of that great info! It seems there is usually one person who I think of as the welcomer/archivist, and I know who it is for Band-Maid now :-) Also, I really appreciate that the name pronunciations are there. Thank you!
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks 🙏
You can't go wrong with Band-Maid. Everyone of these ladies is so talented. When they come together it's an epic event, everytime. In over 50 years of headbanging, they've maid(pun intended) it to the top of my playlists. Super first time reaction, I would suggest more of their official live content...literally any song....👍👍
Since you noticed Akane's (the drummer) big smile, I would suggest the song Freedom live next.
Haha, thanks!
Believe me when I say, Miku, the rythum guitar player gets plenty of time to shine. She is the bands founder as well as chief spokesperson, the main lyricist, sings backup and occasional lead ! 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Good to know, that's a lot!
Miku Kobato is a force of nature. Check out the April fools release of her solo work, Cluppo (Peace & Love)@@DadDaughtersandDrinks
If it's April fools, is it really her work? (just kidding)
@DadDaughtersandDrinks Later, Miku, aka " Cluppo, " drops an EP called " Hatoful, " and IMO, the best song is called " Voice. "
Welcome to the fandom. Best rock band in the world right now
I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)
Margarita Kid, I hope you react to Band Maid again. Band Maid has an excellent lead singer. I suggest your next reaction (with a daughter) be "Domination", the official live video. It really shows how well the band interacts with and commands the audience. I've been to two of their live concerts this year in the U.S. and they put on an amazing live concert. They all smile because they LOVE performing before a live audience. I'm 75 years old and have seen a lot rock bands in my life from iconic to the not so famous, and Band Maid has restored my believe that GREAT hard rock is still out there. The reason I suggest you have your daughter react to the group is because at Band Maid concerts there so many old geezers, like myself, in the audience at the rail. We need more young women to see and react to these Maids, because they are about female empowerment. They can perform as well as (and even better than many of their male counterparts).The band has recently celebrated their 10th anniversary together and have written and recorded over 120 songs (not one of them bad and most of them outstanding). Band Maid fans call ourselves Maidiacs and we are devoted, rabid, and protective of them. Akane, their drummer, is always smiling and loves to perform. By the way, she is an outstanding drummer that Jimmy Page, yes that Jimmy Page, has praised.
Wow, that's some great info from someone who's got some cred. I've got this at the top of the list for when my daughters come over next. And that's high praise coming from JP!
Thanks for reacting to BAND-MAID. I recommend you react to Domination Live from their RUclips channel.
Thanks for the recommendation!
If you had seen Band-Maid even a couple of years before this performance, you would have seen MISA playing her 4-string Fender Jazz bass with natural Maple finish, block inlays, and a Jimi Hendrix sticker on the pick guard. She got it in high school when she switched to bass to join her senpai's band. She played in that band for five years before joining Band-Maid in 2013, and switched to 5-string basses sometime late 2015 or early 2016 because she wanted or needed the lower notes for some of Band-Maid's drop D and drop C# songs. Kanpai!
They self describe as a hard rock band.As you noticed, they do mix styles in a song. While they have a handful of great instrumentals, the latest and greatest being From Now On, the vocal component is a key part of their "sound". And they are a live band. Their performances with an audience are another notch up in intensity from their studio or MV cuts.Current example is HATE from their 2023 Lollapalooza gig. A big step up from the studio track, for me.
Thanks, good info. Some bands definitely are live bands, and that completely works for me :-)
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks- That Lollapolooza gig didn't have the best camera direction, but the ladies were on fire, and being outside with no light show, you can see them better than this.
They reliably give their shows 110% regardless of venue.
Saiki always sings with feeling, but she wrote "Hate?" after a friend was cheated on, and sings it with particular fire.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks
Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
9/28/91 Mincho
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing
Age: 29 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
There is much more to this file if you are interested.
This is good for now. Once I can get all the names down, then I'll take some more info. Otherwise it might just wash over me and be gone. Thanks for asking.
If you're interested in a closer look at them playing, just do a search for their instrumentals and you'll find some of their "white room" videos. The four band members perform in a stark white space with an emphasis on showing how they play. The instrumental version of Giovanni is highly recommended.
Thanks - the white room videos sound like they're up my alley!
+1 on Giovanni. It's great with vocals, stark and haunting as an instrumental.
I was also surprised when I first saw how quickly MISA could switch between picking and slapping.
Synths and orchestras are sometimes used for the backing track, which is created by lead guitarist and composer Kanami Tono.
IMO, she's a genius.
If you like this instrumental song and want to see more of their playing skills, I recommend Without Holding Back and From Now On.
Without Holding Back is all performed in a white room. A very funky bass is impressive.
From Now On you can hear very intense drums and guitar.
Thanks for those recommendations! Agreed about the pick swap thing; whenever I played back in the day and needed to switch I always ended up with a pick between my teeth :-)
MISA tucks the pick . Beautiful slight go hand
🐦 *Dad, Daughters (sometimes), and Drinks* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Choose Me(MV) - 2018*
*Dice(MV) - 2018*
*Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018*
*Blooming(MV) - 2019*
*ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental)
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
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Thanks for the list, and I'm glad that they're good people too!
This band have single handedly revived that classic rock feel with a modern touch. Everything form pop/punk to hard rock/metal. The queens of transitions and so technically brilliant- know one else currently comes close.
Band-Maid is a very talented band. They are more hard rock, groove rock, alternative rock, indie rock with some R&B/jazz thrown in.
Gorilla always smiles when she plays the drums. The second guitar player is a Small Pigeon and is also the founder of the band.
Akane Hirose is the drummer and, yes she not only answers to Gorilla but she embraces the nickname given to her by her band mates.
Miku Kobato is the founder never played guitar before Band-Maid was formed. She was going to be the lead vocalist but she thought her voice didn't have enough oomf for hard rock. They brought in a lead vocalist Saiki (Sigh-key) who they nicknamed Psycho to be the lead vocalist. She is such a supportive person to the rest of the band.
The lead guitar player is Kanami Tōno and she taught her prized pupil Pigeon to play guitar. Her main influence is Carlos Santana.
Misa is an extraordinary bassist. You observed correctly she primarily uses a pick but hides it when she slaps.
This band is the most fun you could have at a concert (they call it a serving). You and your daughters must go see them when they come back to the US.
Domination is a perfect song for your daughters to see. This live version is from the same concert and allows each member to showcase their skills.
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Drummer Akane is always smiling and having fun. When the other members meet at the drum riser she always makes faces at them to try and get them to laugh.
Thanks for all that!
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks Misa love beer and whiskey. She has a flask for whiskey and she has a beer during the serving (concert). She even has beer opening ceremony.
I would love to see the beer opening ceremony! I don't exactly understand how people can drink and play at the same time. A couple drinks and I have a hard time reacting, nevertheless playing intricate music.
Great reaction and Band-Maid calls their music "hard rock", but they incorporate many other genres in their music. Really like your analysis at the end and your stopping to point out bits that you found interesting - new sub based in your review.
Thanks, I really appreciate that
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band.
Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed.
Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors.
Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Frequently snacks between songs.
MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls.
Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
Wow, thanks for the great info! Being a channel that incorporates drinks, I'll need to keep my eye on the assassin for sure!
They've come a long way since then. Miku the backing vocal, rhythm guitarist still didn't have the prominent part back then but by 2020 you'll see her doing more. There are plenty of music with bass and drums featured a lot. Actually the band make them stand out more than lead guitarist😂.
And you are right. They are not a metal band and play many different types of rock with different elements 😊
You can never go wrong with any Bain-Maid song.
MISA MISA MISA 🤘😍🤘
Rhythm guitarist , Miku, is the band founder. She is responsible for the aesthetic too. She got the idea for the maid outfits from when she used to work in a maid cafe. Closer to hard rock than pure metal.
If you check out the 2 song video, DIce/Hate from 2023 Lollapalooza, you can get a better look at all the instrumentalists, and Vocals too. If you like to start from the beginning, Thrill is one of their first songs.
You Spin Me Round by Dead or Alive. One of my faves.
Yep, that's the one :-)
You are a really good reactor. I was really impressed. Not many catch Misa's pick tuck flip. The ladies are good technically but compositionally they really shine. Whenever Kanami does the delay, I start thinking of the Edge.
As others have mentioned, their recent instrumental From Now On, is a great one. Some reactors have contended it is is straight up metal. I'm not goid on genres but it is one of those epic sounding songs that seems like it should be in a movie sound track. The live version of Play really highlight the drummer and bass. Lots of great audience participation as well.
Anyway....really nice job on the reaction. I like your style.
Thanks - I really do appreciate that! And From Now On is actually at the top of my Band-Maid list, so I expect you'll be seeing that one from me soon.
They definitely play hard rock with a lot influences, more punk than metal in most of their songs. The vocals tend toward pop and the fusion of all these gets progressive and is really cool. Check out Black Hole, Blooming, and From Now On. By the way, Miku - rhythm guitar, second vocal, and group founder - was up front in the video after the bass and lead solos, when there was a brief rhythm guitar feature. She's wearing a white maid outfit.
Thanks!
They are incredible technical musicians.
I suggest Freedom next, it’s got smile’s all round, a great drum solo, a great lead guitar solo, the rhythm guitarist singing, the drummer pulling faces, the bassist laughing and of course the main singer.
If you watch early Band Maid videos MISA plays a four string Fender Jazz bass.
MISA went to a five string and Akane added a second rack tom due to the music getting more complex.
Yes, I've heard there were a lot of songs written in a lower key that worked better with a drop-D that was just easier to do with a 5th string.
Thanks for giving BM some love. They are more hard rock at their core, but do add metal elements in a lot of their songs. They do like to mix in a lot of other styles of music in their songs, often in the same song. MISA, on bass, does usually use a pick, but is able to tuck the pick in her hand when some slapping and popping is called for. I won't recommend any particular songs, but will say that you can pick anything from their catalog of 125+ songs and it will be a solid tune. Looking forward to more BM and other Japanese bands. You get a sub from me, since you are giving some great insight into the reactions you are doing.
Thank you, I really appreciate all that!
Thanks for checking out there band! They actually also did it in a bright white room as well(like the one pictured in your browser on the upper left) 😉
Ah, cool. Thx!
Awesome hard rock band....very worth a deep dive into their catalog! Misa, the bassist is a lead bassist and often will go head to head with the lead guitarist! They are all awesome, but I will admit to being particularly fond of the rhythm section!🤘
Kanami, the guitar lead, loves her delays. Don't know what she's using now, but at one time she had 3 seperate ones on her massive pedal board.
Well you just stumbled onto one of the best hard rock bands going today. You can tell when Kanami (lead guitar) channels her hero Carlos Santana when her head goes back like looking in the air. MISA (bass) is just a very solid bass player and is my "Slide Queen", Akane (drums) is an absolute beast on drums, which you'll hear when you bet to their latest release "Shambles". If you like to watch Akane drum, check out "Freedom" official LIVE. Stay with these girls they are for real.
After listening to this band for a while, you realise that every verse in a song is a little different. They always change something and that makes you never get tired of the song. Lead guitarist Kanami, the main writer, is good at this - their music is so intelligently written and they really know how to create songs that never get boring. Another thing is that the whole band never seems to run out of ideas. They always come up with new variations on guitar and bass riffs and drum fills that have been used since the 60s and 70s. Add to this the fact that vocalist Saiki (who is taking a break during this song) has perfect pitch in her voice and you have an idea of how good this group is in my opinion. I can honestly say that this is one of my best musical finds in many years.
Any Maids serving (as they call their songs) ROCKS!!! The ladies are in their early 30s now and have been rocking for almost 10 years.
Try Thrill the track that blew them up on the world stage (the label was about let them go when this happened in 2015), Freedom, Onset, From now on, Without Holding Back, Hate? Are all great tracks and they have an extensive back catalogue of over 100 tracks.
Welcome Masters and Princesses to the 5 Band-Maid members:
SAIKI Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. 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 front women... or front men!
MIKU Kobato (Me-Ku), "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals and lyricist. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. She couldn’t play when she formed the band and was tutored by Kanami.
KANAMI Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 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 is more!
AKANE Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 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. 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!
Plenty of Solo work from Misa, Kanami and Akane
The great thing is they always look so happy.
“It’s reminding me of something but I can’t place it.” You will say that many times in the future, my friend.
As a 57 year old blues rock musician and all around music nut, this group of maids has restored my faith in modern music.
Side note: “You Spin Me Round,” by Dead or Alive. On my 80’s play.
Also, Motörhead inspiration will make another appearance for you in Band Maid’s “No God.”
MISA MISA MISA! The Barefoot Bass Assassin. There will be plenty of commentary on her. I play bass as well, and she’s inspired me to reassess everything I learned. She began on four and moved to five when their songwriting brought in more drop tuned stuff. Plays with a pick most of the time and tucks it like a guitarist for her slap parts, or actually hybrid picks on some occasions.
Miku 🌹 founded the band as the vocalist, but replaced herself as the music got heavier and assumed the role of harmony. She also decided to be the rhythm guitarist, despite not knowing how to play. Kanami, the lead guitarist, became her teacher in 2014. Miku hastily brought her skills up enough to play for thousands around the world in short order.
From here, you would be surprised how the same musicians and the same instrumentation could create an entirely different instrumental track in “From Now On,” but they did.
If you’re ready to meet Saiki, the Ice Queen on vocals? I would recommend “DICE,” official music video
Enjoy the ride 🚀
Thanks, and I appreciate the recommendation and info. It's great that Miku made those transitions; it really shows she was more about the band than herself and I really respect that.
Rhythm guitarist Miku shines in her own way. Band founder, spokesperson, lyricist, and primary member that interacts with the crowd, albeit in broken English.
Good ear and good eye! Kanami is the lead guitar and Kobato plays rhythm (left channel) but starting the second time around there's an "extra" guitar track during the tapping sections. Thanks for the reaction!
Thanks for watching :-)
That other guitarist, that's Miku. She started the band, and she gets plenty of screen time elsewhere, believe me. 🕊️
Yes, I've heard :-)
Glad to see Band-Maid making an appearance on the channel! Yeah they're more like rock than metal. I'm sure all the other comments will fill you in on the details haha, but the second guitarist, Miku, is shown (her solo part is at 9:41 in your video) but not as much I guess because she is a rhythm guitarist. But she's also the secondary vocalist as well. The bassist, Misa, tucks the pick and can switch between the two styles easily. I'm pretty sure The Warning's Ale has also learnt to do this, but we don't see it often as she usually just uses her fingers.
You were expecting metal here but it wasn't really... But if you'd like to try a metal Japanese female five-piece band, it's Nemophila (I think I've recommended them to you before?). Nemophila are a newer band with a smaller following, but they're currently my favourite band! The song I'd recommend to start with is Oiran (the most recent live version) although just today they dropped a new live video of the song Raitei you could try. They usually have a mix of scream and clean vocals, but if you don't like scream vocals they have some clean only songs too.
Yep, you have recommended Nemophila to me before (as have some others). I'll definitely be checking them out. I'm ok with scream mixes, as long as there aren't super long stretches of it. I also don't think I've seen Ale play with a pick before, although she very well may have at some point and I haven't seen it (even though I've reacted to over 30 of their songs, they were primarily from 2 concerts, so in reality I don't have many data points to go by there.
BAND-MAID are rockers at heart. Producing some of the best melodic hard rock this side of the 70's. You've heard of mind melding well BAND-MAID perfects genre melding. Kanami on lead PRS writes, produces and plays the backing tracks. The layers keep you listening time and time again. With over 120 Awesome songs in their 10+ year catalog you won't be at a loss of choice. And btw, the Gilmour in Gdansk is my favorite version of Comfortably Numb. Peace 975
I'm so torn on which CN is my favorite. At the moment I think I'm going with Pompeii, but I've waffled with Gdansk in the past.
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks Love all versions. But I think Gdansk has best closeups of David on the outro solo. Definitely better than Pulse. 🤘🏻🔥
That's as good a reason as any! I think I always loved seeing the high-up (like blimp-level) shots of Pompeii with the lights shooting out from both the stage and the rim of the stadium. Brings my mind back to the Live at Pompeii video from ~1972, and how far things have come.
the Ladies identify as hard rock, but their main music writer, Kanami (lead guitar), will use every genre of rock plus blues and jazz riffs and step back and forth across the line to metal, for her its whatever makes the song work, she basically doesnt give a rats a__ about genre, so most Maidiacs (the fan base) just say they are their own genre
I always love the genre bender/breakers
Congratulations on improving your live today by meeting Band-Maid!!
Arguably the best rock band on the planet! 🌏 Continue the journey and I'm certain you'll agree.
As we know, being an extraordinary player does not mean one is a great musician - not necessarily a creator of truly great music (looking at you Steve Vai 😂 - just kidding 😂). Whereas greats like Eric Johnson neatly always create great songs. The Maids are like EJ that way.
That’s where Band-Maid excels - creating great music regardless of any individual’s playing skill level; even when it’s quite high as lead guitar Kanami or bassist Misa clearly demonstrates here.
I think that perhaps only maybe The Beatles, Zeppelin & Rush have a body of work as Prolific; in terms of writing great song after great song; as the Maids. 120+ songs over 10 years and not a bad song among them. The consistent high level of their compositions, songwriting, arrangements, orchestration, instrumentation, playing and performance is absolutely staggering.
I haven’t been as excited about a bands music since first hearing Rush back in the seventies; that’s how high in esteem I hold the Maids.
You owe it to yourself to hear more of their music. Check out
- "Influencer" - OMV
- "Manners" - OMV, then "Manners / Black Hole" - official live music.
- "Domination" - official live video
- "Puzzle" - official live video
Then dozens more…
Enjoy the journey down the Pigeon Hole!!!
Take care and rock on!! 🔥🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶🌏😎✌🏼
Thanks, I appreciate the recommendations. I completely get what you're saying (and agree!) about Vai vs. EJ. My only complaint about EJ (and it's a small one), is that I just wish he wouldn't try to sing. I'd Pink Floyd in the list of prolifics as well (being my favorite band ever, I kind of have to). And it's clearly high praise to compare excitement levels to old Rush (which is my favorite Rush by far. Once they started synthing, it no longer quite clicked as hard for me. Still good, just not the same power that captured me with stuff like Bastille Day or Anthem).
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks You missed a lot at great pre-synth music - 2112, A Farewell to Kings album, La Villa Strangiato, Permanent Waves (my favorite album) and ofc Moving Pictures. There’s some synth but nothing like Signals thru Roll The Bones. They did then cut way back on Counterparts and subsequent records. Vapor Trails is a raw, angry album. I adore Snakes n Arrows; tremendous songwriting craft on that album. And the last ClockWork Angels is excellent.
Their last song “The Garden” is their most beautiful song - you should definitely watch the YT live of that. Remarkable performance and quite emotional now that the Professor has left us. I’m certain you’ll enjoy it immensely.
There is an interesting BAND-MAID song, if you are willing to do a double reaction. Puzzle, is about an ill-fated love, where the singer realizes she will always be the second woman. I always think the full band version sounds like Saiki, the lead singer, is throwing this in the man’s face. This is the version of her telling him what she thinks. It is loud and harsh. There is also an acoustic version, just her and the lead guitarist, that is so emotional that you don’t even need to understand the language. You just feel the pain. This always struck me as the version where she is alone and feels the loss and regret. This version is beautiful, but just so sad. The duality is striking.
Wow, this is really intriguing. I certainly don't mind doing doubles (if I have the time), so I definitely will check this out when I can.
The one in black iff to the side is Misa, the bass player. Miku plays the guitar right in front if the drums with Akane on lead off to the right.
Go back and watch these three songs:
Thrill, official music video. This was their break out song and will show you where they started.
Next, Domination, the official live video.
And finally, Freedom, the official live video.
This will give you a good idea of their progression. After those, we'll have plenty more for you.
Miku started the band, but when Saiki came aboard, she took over as lead singer.
My mistake! Your f I eat reaction was Domination. Replace it with Dice, official music video. You can also watch the live version later.
Thanks for the info and recommendations. And just to confirm, you want Thrill, Dice, then Freedom.
I recommend you watch Band-MaId's "Hate?" live at Lollapalooza 2023. They do something great with the song that won't be found on any studio versions.
Thanks for the recommendation - it's on the list!
More metal on one of their instrumentals ? Well, "From now on". Way more savage 🙂
Awesome, thanks!
Steve Distanislao is probably the drummer you were thinking of with the big smiles during Comfortably Numb live at Pompeii
Yep! Just googled him and that's absolutely him. Now he has a name in my mind instead of just "happy drummer", hahaha
Try the 2 fer Manners / Black Hole live, 2 very different styles. Manners is a groovy bluesy tune and Black Hole is let's say hectic. Miku, the rhythm guitarist get's featured much more on vocal tracks as she is also the backup/second vocalist, she is also the band's lyricist, spokespigeon, entertainer, and ferocious promoter.
OK, I've got those on the list - thanks!
When Akane doesn't smile, she cries. 🤣But only during the Endless Story songs live. Another instrumental, which someone probably recommended to you, From Now On. Good job DDD. Thanks.
Thanks!
Band Maid and the Warning knows each other and have met in person...
Yes, I've heard that. That's really cool!
MISA doesn’t drop her pick, she holds it against her palm with her index finger.
Pick any of their videos. They are my favorite band. I only discovered them this past summer and missed their show in Philadelphia. Should have a new album out this year and can't wait for them to come back on tour.
Scotty we need more power. Ok captain try some BAND-MAID. It's rock Jim but not as we know it. Hailing frequency to BAND-MAID Captain. Welcome to BAND-MAID. Out of this world.
hahaha
They are a hard rock band more than a metal band, This was a pretty early instrumental for the band. Their most recent one is “From Now On” which has a good video and you’ll see the other player more and can see what they’re doing a bit better. They actually have DVD’s with what they call “white room” videos that have cameras that will focus on each individual the whole time.
The 2nd guitarist only picked up guitar after she formed the band and ended up bringing on a new singer. She’s grown into a good rhythm guitarist over the years but she’s more of a chord strummer than a tapping kinda gal. Not to knock her at all, she’s also a great vocalist and is the heart of the band. So she’ll never get a ton of focus during instrumentals.
Got it - and that's perfectly fine! If the ensemble works, then it works!
Check out Band-Maid Dawn Winery Theme. A real creative rock ballad.
OK, it's on the list!
"Freedom" live for a happy if not ecstatic drummer (Akane). "Play" live for a look at the Rhythm guitarist (Miku). "Hate" live from Lollapalooza for....Just because it's an awesome live for all of them spesh lead (Kanami) and bass (Misa) (Sound is good but not great). "Puzzle" live, It's hard n heavy. "Manners/Black Hole" for the vocals (Saiki) and for the contrast of musical style, just to name a few from their 100+ good to great to awesome (They don't do bad or samey) discography.
Thanks for the recommendations - it's funny; a few people have mentioned Hate, and at first I always wonder why they're telling me they hate something until I read it a little closer. (Many people don't put it in quotes, so it's not so obvious it's a song title).
Welcome to Band maid Sir.. You are going to be here for a while, so much to see and hear.. Check out Real existence Live.. It's a banger and a great live video.. The song you were thinking of was by a band called "Dead or alive" and the song was a big hit in 1985..
Best wishes from France
Thanks, that's right!
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks 👍
They have over 120 songs.
Band Maid is awesome... if you really want to see a band that is having fun and really enjoying the moment the Live version of Freedom is the way to go ... on the other hand pretty much any Live Band Maid is a winner...the live Dice/Hate duo from Lollapalloza is a winner as well.... go forth and experience the awesomeness that is Band Maid...
Thanks!
instrumentals of B-M
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Thanks for the links!
Fans often mention metal, because often there are elements of it. The opening of Domination Live for example. But Band-Maid have only ever claimed to be a hard rock band.
These days, I would include progressive rock as being in their repertoire.
The third guitarist was a Kanami (the lead) backing track, Dad! 🤘😆
Ah, thanks!
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks 👍
I sometimes hear that a third guitar is used in the onset,
but no matter how many times I listened to this song, I couldn't figure out which note it was.
Could you tell me which sound it is?
@@npmushead6543, when Kanami is playing her extended fingertapping frases, you can hear, what I would describe as a 'jubilant', high guitarline, that is definitly not played by Miku. That is a track, recorded by Kanami.
@@Hans_Reese
Thank you for your reply.
I don't know exactly what 'jubilant' means since I can't play an instrument, but I wonder if it refers to the sound KANAMI makes with its unique tapping technique?
I was impressed by the guitar teacher's reaction channel "Jbf Music & Guitar'' where he demonstrated the onset analysis and was able to do it at the same time. (From around 21:30)
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Sorry for my poor English.
Its peetty Commonwealth that Miku plays second guitar. This was the purpose why she learned to play. She had the feeling they needed an additional guitar but she didn't want to add an additional member.. Kanami writes the songs on piano/Keyboard anyway. And Misa uses a Pick if she thinks it helps. She is used to play her base part for any Instrument that needs her. And the Drummer does it as Well. They simply have 4 people on stage that can compose. Kanami only delivers the original idea. Ayanami showed the Band 8 different Variations that she could play and all other membets voted for Hell.
The Maids use this song to give their lead singer a break.
I was wondering about that. Thanks!
Good job!
Lol you yalkin about the piggon she is the main character in this band she put it all together planing on being the lead singer and them release her voice was not strong enough so she opted to get psyche and in there first few vids she just held onto the guitar but kanami the lead has taken her inder her wing and now ahe just killes it. And also has a signature series guitar from zammittis called the floppy pigon well Konami loves her prs
The one you was disappointed because they didn't show, the one playing minor part in the background, she is the one who put the band together 10 years ago lol... she is somewhat new at playing the guitar, the lead guitarist has been teaching her but she is picking it up pretty good, think she has a Zemaitis Guitar and Zemaitis use to sell, think it is still available, her own signature guitar, here is one review...
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Cool, thanks for that link!
They classify themselves as Heavy Rock not Metal, however that's a little to simple of a description as they do drift in and out of a number of different genres including metal.
Band-Maid is metal-ish. Don't try to stake them to any particular rock genre, as they purposely change up genre to vary the pace and feel of their live shows. Band-Maid always writes for their live performances; they won't release a song they can't perform live. Watch Band-Maid's video for "Giovanni" to see them seamlessly change genre on the fly.. This band fearlessly experiments with their songwriting and they've had very good results.
People keep trying to Pidgeon-hole Band-Maid into a genre, but they're a Pop group metalheads can enjoy while also a being a Metal band that pop fans can enjoy.
I'm certainly not trying to pigeon-hole them; just didn't know much about them and it was metal I was listening to when the recommendations came in. I prefer more compositionally complex and cross-genre music, so I'm all for this!
The only thing I don't like about this video is how dark it is. You can't see them play through half of it🫤.
Yup
Its a live performance not a music video
Sure, but it's the darkest live performance I've ever seen! Just kidding (kind of) Don't get me wrong - it's still great! It just could have been a tiny little bit greater maybe :-)
@@DadDaughtersandDrinks I don`t think the band had control of the lighting production , that was probably the venue .
I suppose that's possible.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! I HATE (I know a strong word) the ultra quick cuts as a side note the second guitar part you where mentioning was a backing track as the rhythm guitarist at the time was too inexperienced to play it. another side note this sounded like a hard rock song cos they are a hard rock band NOT metal tho they do have some heavy metal tropes along with punk, jazz, blues and others (Including rap)
Yes sometimes the quick cuts are annoying. Best example: "Domination" live where Misas Solos has been nearly ruined 😮 But hey, many music videos from other band never show how they play ... 🤟
Thanks for the style clarification; a lot of times I don't know what I'm getting into and I falsely assume the genre of the band being recommended is the same as the genre of the video the recommendation came in.
@@skrrytch The price you have to pay when you have five VERY talented people and want to give them all time lol