Hey all, I'm already seeing some suggestions endorsed by several of the comments below - always a good sign. THANK YOU if you left one for us. We'll grab from one of those next. - G
Seeing as i replied directly to you because i'm so nice, could you react to my suggestion next please of "HATE?" live at Yokohama. It's from the same concert as your "Don't You Tell Me" reaction :)
I'd never thought about the similarly with hocus-pocus but yeah, maybe a little. It maybe also because Band-Maid has touch of progressiveness in their music. Listen to Sayonakidori and Corallium, You might hear more instrumental version of yodelling...or polka.
If your blood pressure isn't on the rise after this then you better get a check up. "Connecting with their audience"? OMG That's what they're all about. They actually write songs for their fans. They have breaks in their US concerts to engage with the fans (mostly in English! ). They write songs to engage the fans. They performed 5 streamed concerts during the lockdown for us when nobody was Live including an Acoustic Christmas concert in 2021. I'm sure I've missing some other stuff. Check out DOMINATION-LIVE for bit of crowd connectivity. Peace. 2.2
The Live Stream " About Us " Official Live Video was recorded during Covid 19 for Band-Maid fans ! They still wanted to connect with us and it's about how much they miss us =) They wanted to let the Maidiacs know everything was OK and they would see us soon ! I have seen Band-Maid fours since then =) Thanks Guys
"connection with their fans" ..... these 5 ladies demonstrate this in many forms. They have written songs solely supporting their relationship with their fanbase ("About us" and "memorable"). Even the maid persona shows their willingness to "serve" their masters and princesses. They always are humble and acknowledge their desire to please their fans. They even watch reactors to their music (most famously interacting with a reactor "Mr Rock n Roll" at one of their US tour venues). I, as a long time fan, have never in my life experienced a band with so much love and appreciation for its fanbase.
I appreciate your comment, Gerard, thanks. Let me take the opportunity to say, generally, since it's come up a few times - I didn't say or mean "connection with their fans". I actually meant a human connection - even among themselves - that can be heard in the playing - even of the most rocking songs they have, not just ballads. I mean the stuff you hear in every note Led Zeppelin ever created, for example. I guess it didn't get communicated properly, because we're getting lots of ballad requests in response! Also seem to have triggered some of the fan base to get a little incredulous and unruly over it. I've had to toss some folks, which usually only happens on Who videos.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk"a human connection - even among themselves - that can be heard in the playing"... it is definitely there, if you can't hear it then that's on you I'm afraid. Possibly Band Maid aren't the band for you.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk A bit of a tangent, but I'd like to mention that a number of years ago Jimmy Page himself asked to have a picture taken with B-M's drummer, Akane.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk Guys, not sure who's getting unruly but be aware that there are a couple of professional trolls running around comment threads intentionally trying to stir up trouble between and for fanbases of several different bands. You might be dealing with some of them. The B-M fanbase tends to be very civil. Some of them are a little, uh, hyper-enthused but there are only a tiny few that will get unruly. There's also been a bit of sh*t slinging lately by fans who can't stand to see their favorite bands not get all the attention and praise. So, I think tensions are a little elevated. It's like a bunch of overstimulated 15-year-olds. Ridiculous.
Emotion you say? They have two songs specifically written for their fans that have emotional strings attached as well as 'regular' songs like DAYDREAMING, PAGE and SMILE. I recommend DAYDREAMING if you are interested. Thank you for reacting to BAND-MAID.
The ultimate Band-Maid fan connection is the song "Memorable", followed by "About Us". Both of them are a mix of acoustic and electric guitars and are written for and about their fans. They do have technical brilliance as seen here, but don't get the idea that Band-Maid makes mechanical, soulless music. "Daydreaming" is a song that has a lot of "feels" to it. You should check it out.
Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they’re writing and recording for their new album! Thx, Glen & Adrian! btw - You want emotional connected songs? Start with these: Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, Memorable, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile -- an unbelievable range of mid-tempo songs from the greatest hard rock band on the planet - Band-Maid. [RECENTLY COMPLETED] BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF -- SOLD OUT!! Extra show of selected songs that were not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena. VENUE：KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA DATE: February 22, 2024 [UP NEXT] "BAND-MAID ACOUSTIC OKYUJI" Venue: LINE CUBE SHIBUYA Date: March 20, 2024
Memorable is a love song they wrote to their fans when they got to tour again after Covid and they got to connect again with their fans. Or just watch any of the omajinae time videos you can find on the youtubes where Miku interacts with the fans at every concert to get all the fans involved... I've been to dozens of live concerts and I've never seen a band like this that connects with their fans every single time.
That's funny, for me Band-Maid is one of the most emotional bands I know (... and I know a lot of bands 😉). They are all about connecting with their audience, and not superficially/falsely like many bands! Check the many suggestions.
Instrumental excellence! Band-Maid is on fire in this song! Not just a "Look what we can do" show off song, but a complete composition from star to finish, just awesome!
an just to top those three off, Page, At the Drop of a Hat and Anemone live acoustic. Now there's 6 of the best "Emotionally connected" songs you will ever listen too.
"Emotional connection" = Go to a Band Maid show (preferably in Japan). As a Jazz fusion guy, I connect with the music and not to much with the lyrics (even though I understand Japanese). But, I am starting to get into the lyrical minds of the "Hato" and "Ice Queen," and I'm realizing the songs meaning goes deep into the Japanese culture and not only the storyline, Po! Thanks for sharing! 🦍🍌 PS, when I 1st found Band Maid, I thought the same about the "feels." They were highly technical but lack the "feels" like in the blues or flamenco art forms. Like fine wine, they have aged well in the past 10 years. I think they are getting past the "technicals" and, now, "feeling" the music. As the "Hato" say, "Are you exciting, Po!?"
There are very progressive btw. Try Black Hole, Giovanni, Coralium. Emotional connection with their audience (us Maidiacs)? About Us, Endless Story, Daydreaming, Memorable, Smile, Live Freedom, Live Play, Live Domination, live anything else... Sayonakidori acoustic live. You really have no idea yet......Po. Not to mention any Omaginaitime. 🕊️ Or check out any of Ohrenje's videos.
Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live four times with this MV quality in Japan and dropped my jaw four times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent three US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄
You could also try some of their acoustic songs from the acoustic Christmas online concert from a few years ago. But my favourite would be Puzzle from Zepp Toyko features Saiki sand Kanami.
My 1st concert was 1985 seen a huge number of shows since. I have my top tier of shows I have seen, each are there for different reasons. Band Maid makes that cut because of the insane positive energy from the crowd and the band. Have never seen a happier crowd or positive flow from stage to crowd.
After my first of 6 concerts I was hooked . The connection you talk of for me was each of their individual personalities. Each concert is a little different with the interactions during their break Or Imaginary Time with Miku !
This one is a roller-coaster ride! I like to think Kanami lost at least one bonnet coming up with it. I just hope it wasn't me! Thanks for featuring our Maids!
Perhaps their most emotional piece is the live acoustic version of "Puzzle." Words can't describe that performance. They also have great audience interaction during their shows. You can't rally pick up on it from watching an "official live" video clip. You have to see a DVD or live stream of all they do between songs.
Daydreaming might be a good one for you next. I feel the emotion even though I don't know the lyrics. There's a slower one called About Us as well. It was a song to fans directly during covid.
For audience participation, as others have suggested, Domination and Freedom live. Those two songs along with Thrill are the usual starting points for Maidiacs in the making. For an emotional song try Sayonakidori acoustic. Song by our lovely pigeon Miku and is about Romeo and Juliet.
Epic with a capital "E"! 🔥 OK - so you say you are not connecting on an emotional level - what do you think is missing? (For me, they connect more emotionally than any other band has). I also would not classify this as metal (at all). But everyone defines rock/metal differently.
Band-Maid definitely has a prog streak, but they usually don't sacrifice accessibility or songwriting for technicality, so you're not going to get any flute solos or 13/8 beats or weird experimental stuff or 15-minute epics. The prog is all hidden in the technical playing and the dense layering. That said, some songs are more overtly prog - try Black Hole for high-speed genre-bending madness, Giovanni for some weird song structure and some really interesting parts, Why Why Why for a song that runs through several different feels/styles, Wonderland for more of a midtempo jazzy song with some surprises, or Balance for some weird swingy beats. As others have said, Band-Maid does lots of audience connection - talky breaks, singalong parts in most of their songs, and when you see them live you can see how they feed off (and return) the crowd's energy. You guys might enjoy Freedom live. If you're looking for more emotional songs, try About Us (a letter to the fans about missing them during COVID) or Memorable (kind of a sequel to About Us, about their feelings from the first post-COVID US tour, where they received a much warmer reception from US audiences than they expected). Daydreaming has a lot of emotion, and so does the acoustic Puzzle performance from Zepp Tokyo if you track that down.
6:16 - You want connection? Oh boy buckle up because you're in for one wild ride: Domination (2020 live) Freedom (2020 live) Hate? (Official Live) Onset Shambles
I would start with Daydreaming for "connection", but then again, that's so personal it's hard to recommend something. I might as well be the mood you are in at the time.
"From Now On" very much connects emotionally with me, but if you need emotional lyrics to get that connection, then Puzzle, or About Us (a pandemic song written in response to fans who were struggling - the "Us" is Band-Maid and their fans), or Sayonakidori are good places to start. There are plenty of others, but I've picked ones that provide English subtitles in the official version. Honestly, on musicianship they are fantastic but there are other bands (e.g. Asterism or Sokoninaru among Japanese bands) I'd rate even higher, but on the emotional connection aspect, I would put Band-Maid right at the top.
"Hate?" , the official live video from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale at the Yokohama Arena in November. Hate is an emotion. Pay attention to the accompanying lyrics written and sung by Saiki, their lead vocalist. Somebody really pissed her off. SAIKI, TELL US WHAT YOU REALLY THINK!!!!!
I saw Focus play Hocus Pocus live twice during the early 70s. For audience connection try- Don't You Tell Me, the latest Official Live Video from Yokohama Arena 2023.
There's a two-fer video on the Band-Maid channel of a covid-era livestream *"Manners"* and *"Black Hole"* for J-LOD (a government assistance program to help the entertainment industry). It's a little sterile compared to actual concerts with actual audience interaction, but they did what they had to do to stay a viable band. They are two different types of songs. It'll be interesting to hear what you have to say about it.
Hokus Pokus had a similar overpowering technical approach mixed with blinding speed, at one point Kanami’s tremelo was reminiscent of Jan Hammer’s hundred notes a second style. Band Maid can be very emotional, they are technical at times, but instrumentally and lyrically touching.
Nice reaction, and if you want a "connecton" example, there are many: About Us, Memorable, Daydreaming, Wonderland, Smile, Page (acoustic). Puzzle (acoustic) Anenome (acoustic)
Not sure what your criteria is for emotional connection. If it is ballads then Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable and Endless Story are great choices. If it is crowd interaction then Plat Liva and Domination Live have plenty of that.
Wow, I feel this piece of music has a lot of emotion in it. That said, I do remember that it took me some time to adjust my ears, so to speak, to Band-Maid's music. I'm not sure if it's different sorts of chord progressions (I'm not a musician) or something, but their songs have really grown on me over the 3 years since I found them. I do think it's a big step away from the blues rock and folk rock that I was raised on. For me, Puzzle is the song of theirs that hits me hardest in the "feels", and not just the acoustic version. So I would recommend trying the live version of this song that's on their channel.
Honestly I've heard this song a few times since and it is starting to grow on me, so it might be the same situation. That happened to me with Zeppelin, I remember. Could be we need to hear their songs a few times.
Uh, you watched 'Don't You Tell Me' LIVE. You didn't feel connected? That's strange. Anyway, try 'About Us' or 'Memorable'. Those are specifically written and sung with the fans in mind.
Yeah, it's very impressive but I get left feeling a little cold on these. It could be I just need more time with the songs. I remember Zeppelin took me a little longer before it finally clicked.
Thank you for your honest reaction. I'm not familiar with either Darwin or The Warning so could you enlighten me on names of the instrumental songs played by those bands that you felt an emotional connection with? Thanks and looking forward to learning about these bands I haven't listened to yet.
We did DarWin today - "Inside This Zoo" - and thought that was great. For The Warning I would suggest "Dust To Dust". We do like Band-Maid, but I think we're on a slower track to fully appreciating them.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk I just listened to these two suggestions but was surprised that these have vocals. I was asking for their instrumental songs that moved you. Do these bands even do instrumentals?
Emotional connection???? Hmmmm, lets see...... .... "The Smile trilogy" - Smile, About Us, Memorable These 3 song were written for us, the fans. Anemone, Awkward, .. Daydreaming, ......
They also have a very early LIVE instrumental called 'Onset' and another one around this time called 'Without Holding Back', as well as instrumental version of their other songs.
Hocus Pocus - Focus!!! LOL ...I knew if we dug deep enough, we'd discover 'yodeling' in your background!!! ;-) But you're not wrong! :shock: Anyway, for the kids ( under 45 or 50) who may not remember Hocus Pocus - Focus playing on your mom's kitchen radio ... here are the lyrics, which should give it away immediately!! ;-) Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh! Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh! Oooooh-oooooh-oooooh-oooooh
I think some are misinterpreting your request for emotional connections. If you’re after the soft side of Band Maid with lyrical content towards emotional topics, then “About Us,” “Daydreaming” are what you’re after. However, if it’s fan passion and being engaged with the Maids during a performance? There are few better than “Domination” official live. Where Saiki, lead vocalist, can command thousands with a soft hand gesture.
It was actually neither :) so yeah I guess I'll give it another shot next time. Thank you though for your comment. I was talking about the musicians with each other more than anything, and then how that translated to messaging the audience - in all songs, not ballads - on the gut level. That's what I haven't been able to get to yet.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk Well, then “Domination” serves that up too. Lots of smiles and interactions between players, inside jokes played on the drummer, etc. The Maids are warrior friends, for sure. Not many bands stay together for over a decade and still celebrate each other’s birthdays together
Lol. "Hocus Pocus" is a pretty far reach although it certainly is a very high energy song and the yodeling is a nice touch, but pretty un-Band-Maid in that aspect. Band-Maid is a very versatile, dynamic band that incorporates many different genres into their over 120 original songs. You have heard only three, so there are many songs left to go. Band-Maid refers to their live concerts as "servings" as in the Maid Cafe concept as entertaining their customers by direct involvement at their "serving table". Their cute maid uniforms are more than just a gimmick but represent a segment of Japanese culture that is focused on providing for the individual's personal enjoyment and entertainment. Their goal is to always connect with their audience, and this is accomplished by their electrifying stage presence and by encouraging direct audience involvement. Try their official live concert song "Puzzle" and then watch their emotionally heart-breaking acoustic version of the same song played live. Perhaps a ballad would be worth seeing like "Daydreaming" "About Us", "Endless Story", "Wonderland" to name a few. Remember, Band-Maid is primarily a hard rock band although they do have a deep connection with songs have a deeper impact as in their remarkable ballads. They do not write and record fluff or filler songs. They are very serious artists and elite musicians who take their craft seriously but want to have fun on stage when they let loose and rock. Try their official live song "Domination" or "Freedom" as examples. You have barely scratched the surface of this incredible band and if they are not your cup of tea, then that's fine. Millions of fans will continue to marvel at their great music anyway and enjoy being thoroughly entertained by them. Cheers.
You're welcome! Not instrumental, but we just reacted to DarWin "Inside This Zoo" today as well, and for the Warning check out "Dust To Dust" - we've done that one twice. Those are both great songs. I'm realizing I didn't get across my point, I wasn't really talking about ballads. We're going to keep listening because we do like the band, but it feels like we might be missing something. Just trying to find that piece.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk Understood. Any of Band-Maid's concerts before a live audience will show why fans love this band for its engaging performances and crowd interactions.
You're right, Hocus Pocus is a bit of a reach. But, I was thinking high-energy instrumental, with the occasional quiet or solo part, coming back to the same theme. But no yodeling. Just the level of energy, it was reminiscent of a performance I once saw of Hocus Pocus. They were really getting into it, too. But Focus is nothing like Band-Maid - very different worlds. I'm a prog fan, and definitely becoming a Band-Maid fan as well.
@@AdrianFink Nothing at all wrong with comparing Band-Maid with a high energy song that you enjoyed in the past. That Band-Maid can effortlessly pour out that high intensity energy in song after song is truly incredible. They can incorporate prog as well as many other genres into a particular song, as needed, to produce a delicious mix of tantalizing music. Enjoy your journey of discovery into one of the world's best bands. Cheers.
"...bone crunching metal and not prog-rock." Prog doesn't really have a universally agreed upon definition. They use progressive elements within most of their music. Listen to "Why Why Why," "Giovanni," and "Honkai" from their album Unseen World (unfortunately none of them have official music videos) and tell us that's not prog.
There are plenty of elements of progressive rock in this song (and not the typical odd time signatures, 15-minute epic songs and flute solos that Chris mentioned). But the comment of "bone-crunching metal and not prog-rock" was actually in reference to the comparison of Band-Maid vs. Hocus Pocus. Band-Maid definitely has prog elements but I was talking about the Hocus-Pocus 70's style 'prog' - which isn't Band-Maid. I should say there are _both_ bone-crunching metal and prog elements in the music of Band-Maid. And like Glenn, I'm also getting to really like this band.
@@throwaway9389 Maybe. I think I've given them a fair chance. On the other hand, if you only stick to things you know you'll like, you'll never discover anything new, and I don't think it's unfair to be critical of things if you find you don't like them.
@delorangeade Obviously it is a matter of taste. To your ears it screams at you. To my ears Kanami's guitar takes me on a melodic soaring journey that would work well in an action movie soundtrack. I'm glad you feel like you gave them a fair shot. Obviously their sound isn't appealing to you. I'm sure there are other bands out there that suit your ears better.
Hey all, I'm already seeing some suggestions endorsed by several of the comments below - always a good sign. THANK YOU if you left one for us. We'll grab from one of those next. - G
Seeing as i replied directly to you because i'm so nice, could you react to my suggestion next please of "HATE?" live at Yokohama. It's from the same concert as your "Don't You Tell Me" reaction :)
@GaryHolloway-810 😎
I'd never thought about the similarly with hocus-pocus but yeah, maybe a little.
It maybe also because Band-Maid has touch of progressiveness in their music. Listen to Sayonakidori and Corallium, You might hear more instrumental version of yodelling...or polka.
If your blood pressure isn't on the rise after this then you better get a check up. "Connecting with their audience"? OMG That's what they're all about. They actually write songs for their fans. They have breaks in their US concerts to engage with the fans (mostly in English! ). They write songs to engage the fans. They performed 5 streamed concerts during the lockdown for us when nobody was Live including an Acoustic Christmas concert in 2021. I'm sure I've missing some other stuff. Check out DOMINATION-LIVE for bit of crowd connectivity. Peace. 2.2
agree!
Puzzle...accoustic version......Memorable...song to the fans..... Daydreaming...MV and live accoustic. Domination live....
The Live Stream " About Us " Official Live Video was recorded during Covid 19 for Band-Maid fans ! They still wanted to connect with us and it's about how much they miss us =) They wanted to let the Maidiacs know everything was OK and they would see us soon ! I have seen Band-Maid fours since then =) Thanks Guys
"connection with their fans" ..... these 5 ladies demonstrate this in many forms. They have written songs solely supporting their relationship with their fanbase ("About us" and "memorable"). Even the maid persona shows their willingness to "serve" their masters and princesses. They always are humble and acknowledge their desire to please their fans. They even watch reactors to their music (most famously interacting with a reactor "Mr Rock n Roll" at one of their US tour venues). I, as a long time fan, have never in my life experienced a band with so much love and appreciation for its fanbase.
I appreciate your comment, Gerard, thanks. Let me take the opportunity to say, generally, since it's come up a few times - I didn't say or mean "connection with their fans". I actually meant a human connection - even among themselves - that can be heard in the playing - even of the most rocking songs they have, not just ballads. I mean the stuff you hear in every note Led Zeppelin ever created, for example. I guess it didn't get communicated properly, because we're getting lots of ballad requests in response! Also seem to have triggered some of the fan base to get a little incredulous and unruly over it. I've had to toss some folks, which usually only happens on Who videos.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk"a human connection - even among themselves - that can be heard in the playing"... it is definitely there, if you can't hear it then that's on you I'm afraid. Possibly Band Maid aren't the band for you.
@@gungaddin That's possible. But we're not giving up yet.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk A bit of a tangent, but I'd like to mention that a number of years ago Jimmy Page himself asked to have a picture taken with B-M's drummer, Akane.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk Guys, not sure who's getting unruly but be aware that there are a couple of professional trolls running around comment threads intentionally trying to stir up trouble between and for fanbases of several different bands. You might be dealing with some of them.
The B-M fanbase tends to be very civil. Some of them are a little, uh, hyper-enthused but there are only a tiny few that will get unruly.
There's also been a bit of sh*t slinging lately by fans who can't stand to see their favorite bands not get all the attention and praise. So, I think tensions are a little elevated.
It's like a bunch of overstimulated 15-year-olds. Ridiculous.
Emotion you say? They have two songs specifically written for their fans that have emotional strings attached as well as 'regular' songs like DAYDREAMING, PAGE and SMILE. I recommend DAYDREAMING if you are interested. Thank you for reacting to BAND-MAID.
I might add Endless Story and About Us.
Memorable would be the one I think of personally.
The ultimate Band-Maid fan connection is the song "Memorable", followed by "About Us". Both of them are a mix of acoustic and electric guitars and are written for and about their fans. They do have technical brilliance as seen here, but don't get the idea that Band-Maid makes mechanical, soulless music. "Daydreaming" is a song that has a lot of "feels" to it. You should check it out.
This instrumental is so heavy yet so warm and uplifting. Easily one of the best rock instrumentals I've heard from anyone!
What if I told you that tiny Japanese woman in the power stance is one of the greatest rock music composers ever.
I just fact checked your statement. Yup, you say the truth!
Many of us saw Band-Maid play “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. The DB’s matched the BPM’s! So FROM NOW ON, Band-Maid will grow in popularity even faster as their awesome, sold out 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR wrapped up at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26 and at Hong Kong. AND they’re writing and recording for their new album! Thx, Glen & Adrian! btw - You want emotional connected songs? Start with these: Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, Memorable, PAGE, Wonderland, Awkward, Start Over, Mirage, At the Drop of a Hat and Smile -- an unbelievable range of mid-tempo songs from the greatest hard rock band on the planet - Band-Maid.
[RECENTLY COMPLETED]
BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF -- SOLD OUT!!
Extra show of selected songs that were not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena. VENUE：KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA DATE: February 22, 2024
[UP NEXT]
"BAND-MAID ACOUSTIC OKYUJI" Venue: LINE CUBE SHIBUYA Date: March 20, 2024
Memorable is a love song they wrote to their fans when they got to tour again after Covid and they got to connect again with their fans. Or just watch any of the omajinae time videos you can find on the youtubes where Miku interacts with the fans at every concert to get all the fans involved... I've been to dozens of live concerts and I've never seen a band like this that connects with their fans every single time.
Band Maid is the only band I know that has written three songs about their love for fans.
Agree Daydreaming or Endless Story with a live crowd venue. Even if it's fan cam you can still hear the quality of when they are playing.
That's funny, for me Band-Maid is one of the most emotional bands I know (... and I know a lot of bands 😉). They are all about connecting with their audience, and not superficially/falsely like many bands! Check the many suggestions.
Instrumental excellence! Band-Maid is on fire in this song! Not just a "Look what we can do" show off song, but a complete composition from star to finish, just awesome!
If you are looking for an emotional connection, try: Daydreaming, Endless Story, Wonderland, etc, etc, etc...
an just to top those three off, Page, At the Drop of a Hat and Anemone live acoustic.
Now there's 6 of the best "Emotionally connected" songs you will ever listen too.
It's all in the eye of the beholder. I connect more with Band-Maid than The Warning, and I've seem both live. Thanks for the reaction.
Tony Visconti is a big fan of Band-Maid and has produced their song 'The Dragon Cries'. He categorized them as J-Prog-Rock.
that's interesting!
"Emotional connection" = Go to a Band Maid show (preferably in Japan). As a Jazz fusion guy, I connect with the music and not to much with the lyrics (even though I understand Japanese). But, I am starting to get into the lyrical minds of the "Hato" and "Ice Queen," and I'm realizing the songs meaning goes deep into the Japanese culture and not only the storyline, Po! Thanks for sharing! 🦍🍌 PS, when I 1st found Band Maid, I thought the same about the "feels." They were highly technical but lack the "feels" like in the blues or flamenco art forms. Like fine wine, they have aged well in the past 10 years. I think they are getting past the "technicals" and, now, "feeling" the music. As the "Hato" say, "Are you exciting, Po!?"
There are very progressive btw. Try Black Hole, Giovanni, Coralium. Emotional connection with their audience (us Maidiacs)? About Us, Endless Story, Daydreaming, Memorable, Smile, Live Freedom, Live Play, Live Domination, live anything else... Sayonakidori acoustic live. You really have no idea yet......Po. Not to mention any Omaginaitime. 🕊️ Or check out any of Ohrenje's videos.
Yep. It's really hard to express the depth and expanse of their awesomeness!
Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this song performed live four times with this MV quality in Japan and dropped my jaw four times 😲. I believe so did many of American audience in their recent three US tours. This song has been normally played in the middle of the setlist to give Saiki, lead vocalist, some break. They played this song, however, as opening at festivals and in Guns N' Roses concert in Japan as support to the legendary band. Yeah! they showed off their skills and talents to the audience who knew nothing about the girls in maid outfit on the stage. I felt as if I heard them screaming "Hey guys! Listen to us and open your eyes wide! We are not the persons that you think ! Salute us!" 😄
Band Maid always come for your soul especially Misa (Bass)she is so good, have fun bros
You could also try some of their acoustic songs from the acoustic Christmas online concert from a few years ago. But my favourite would be Puzzle from Zepp Toyko features Saiki sand Kanami.
My 1st concert was 1985 seen a huge number of shows since. I have my top tier of shows I have seen, each are there for different reasons. Band Maid makes that cut because of the insane positive energy from the crowd and the band. Have never seen a happier crowd or positive flow from stage to crowd.
Oh boy. You’re going to get a lot of suggestions for more “connecting” videos. That’s what Band-Maid is all about
After my first of 6 concerts I was hooked . The connection you talk of for me was each of their individual personalities. Each concert is a little different with the interactions during their break Or Imaginary Time with Miku !
Connection with the audience?
Domination live!
This one is a roller-coaster ride! I like to think Kanami lost at least one bonnet coming up with it. I just hope it wasn't me! Thanks for featuring our Maids!
For emotional connection I would start with "Daydreaming", "about Us", or the acoustic version of "Puzzle".
Perhaps their most emotional piece is the live acoustic version of "Puzzle." Words can't describe that performance. They also have great audience interaction during their shows. You can't rally pick up on it from watching an "official live" video clip. You have to see a DVD or live stream of all they do between songs.
If you want emotion try Daydreaming, Endless Story, or About us which is a love letter to fans during the pandemic.
Like everybody else says......Daydreaming
Daydreaming might be a good one for you next. I feel the emotion even though I don't know the lyrics. There's a slower one called About Us as well. It was a song to fans directly during covid.
For audience participation, as others have suggested, Domination and Freedom live. Those two songs along with Thrill are the usual starting points for Maidiacs in the making. For an emotional song try Sayonakidori acoustic. Song by our lovely pigeon Miku and is about Romeo and Juliet.
Epic with a capital "E"! 🔥
OK - so you say you are not connecting on an emotional level - what do you think is missing?
(For me, they connect more emotionally than any other band has). I also would not classify this as metal (at all). But everyone defines rock/metal differently.
Emotional connection is Daydreaming
For a more emotional connection try the live acoustic version of Puzzle.
Every single time I listen to the acoustic "Puzzle" my eyes tear up for some reason and there is never an onion in sight.
Band-Maid definitely has a prog streak, but they usually don't sacrifice accessibility or songwriting for technicality, so you're not going to get any flute solos or 13/8 beats or weird experimental stuff or 15-minute epics. The prog is all hidden in the technical playing and the dense layering. That said, some songs are more overtly prog - try Black Hole for high-speed genre-bending madness, Giovanni for some weird song structure and some really interesting parts, Why Why Why for a song that runs through several different feels/styles, Wonderland for more of a midtempo jazzy song with some surprises, or Balance for some weird swingy beats.
As others have said, Band-Maid does lots of audience connection - talky breaks, singalong parts in most of their songs, and when you see them live you can see how they feed off (and return) the crowd's energy. You guys might enjoy Freedom live. If you're looking for more emotional songs, try About Us (a letter to the fans about missing them during COVID) or Memorable (kind of a sequel to About Us, about their feelings from the first post-COVID US tour, where they received a much warmer reception from US audiences than they expected). Daydreaming has a lot of emotion, and so does the acoustic Puzzle performance from Zepp Tokyo if you track that down.
Thank you for your reaction. A little bit unclear what you mean by connection. Anyway, Freedom official live would be my suggestion. Have fun!
Watch HATE? live from Yokahama Arena and be prepared to see something wild. You won't regret it.
6:16 - You want connection? Oh boy buckle up because you're in for one wild ride:
Domination (2020 live)
Freedom (2020 live)
Hate? (Official Live)
Onset
Shambles
I ❤ 🕊️❄️🍌🥷🎸!
I would start with Daydreaming for "connection", but then again, that's so personal it's hard to recommend something. I might as well be the mood you are in at the time.
"From Now On" very much connects emotionally with me, but if you need emotional lyrics to get that connection, then Puzzle, or About Us (a pandemic song written in response to fans who were struggling - the "Us" is Band-Maid and their fans), or Sayonakidori are good places to start. There are plenty of others, but I've picked ones that provide English subtitles in the official version.
Honestly, on musicianship they are fantastic but there are other bands (e.g. Asterism or Sokoninaru among Japanese bands) I'd rate even higher, but on the emotional connection aspect, I would put Band-Maid right at the top.
Here's how it is with the public: BAND-MAID - Dice & Hate? at Lollapalooza 2023, with optimized audio
"Hate?" , the official live video from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale at the Yokohama Arena in November. Hate is an emotion. Pay attention to the accompanying lyrics written and sung by Saiki, their lead vocalist. Somebody really pissed her off. SAIKI, TELL US WHAT YOU REALLY THINK!!!!!
I saw Focus play Hocus Pocus live twice during the early 70s. For audience connection try- Don't You Tell Me, the latest Official Live Video from Yokohama Arena 2023.
Awesome that you saw Focus! Glad to say we've done Don't You Tell Me already, think that was the show too
There's a two-fer video on the Band-Maid channel of a covid-era livestream *"Manners"* and *"Black Hole"* for J-LOD (a government assistance program to help the entertainment industry). It's a little sterile compared to actual concerts with actual audience interaction, but they did what they had to do to stay a viable band. They are two different types of songs. It'll be interesting to hear what you have to say about it.
Hokus Pokus had a similar overpowering technical approach mixed with blinding speed, at one point Kanami’s tremelo was reminiscent of Jan Hammer’s hundred notes a second style. Band Maid can be very emotional, they are technical at times, but instrumentally and lyrically touching.
I suppose you mean Jan Akkerman
Nice reaction, and if you want a "connecton" example, there are many: About Us, Memorable, Daydreaming, Wonderland, Smile, Page (acoustic). Puzzle (acoustic) Anenome (acoustic)
Endless Story, Domination Live, Puzzle,
Not sure what your criteria is for emotional connection. If it is ballads then Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable and Endless Story are great choices. If it is crowd interaction then Plat Liva and Domination Live have plenty of that.
Wow, I feel this piece of music has a lot of emotion in it. That said, I do remember that it took me some time to adjust my ears, so to speak, to Band-Maid's music. I'm not sure if it's different sorts of chord progressions (I'm not a musician) or something, but their songs have really grown on me over the 3 years since I found them. I do think it's a big step away from the blues rock and folk rock that I was raised on.
For me, Puzzle is the song of theirs that hits me hardest in the "feels", and not just the acoustic version. So I would recommend trying the live version of this song that's on their channel.
Honestly I've heard this song a few times since and it is starting to grow on me, so it might be the same situation. That happened to me with Zeppelin, I remember. Could be we need to hear their songs a few times.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
素敵なリアクションありがとうございます
バンドメイドに対していろんな意見が多数でていますが、自分が好きなら他人の意見は全く気にしていません。好きに理屈はありません・・・・・
個性的な５人が仲良く曲を作って楽しく演奏しているのを見て聴いているだけで、バンドメイドファンは幸せなんだと思います。
それとバンドメイドは確かにロックではありますが、特定のジャンルには縛られていないと思います、確かに無機的なメタルではないと本人達も明言しています
曲をとおしてずっと退屈で機械的なリズムをドラムが刻みづけることはほぼありませんから。
🥰🤗😁
By the way, all 100 songs of this group were written by them themselves, both music and lyrics and arrangement
Kanami could do a solo show like Bonamasa, Steve Vai, Van Halen or SRV.
LOVE Van Halen and SRV. Steve Vai too. Bonamassa was never for me though.
Uh, you watched 'Don't You Tell Me' LIVE. You didn't feel connected? That's strange. Anyway, try 'About Us' or 'Memorable'. Those are specifically written and sung with the fans in mind.
Yeah, it's very impressive but I get left feeling a little cold on these. It could be I just need more time with the songs. I remember Zeppelin took me a little longer before it finally clicked.
They have proggy elements but they keep it accessible.
Thank you for your honest reaction. I'm not familiar with either Darwin or The Warning so could you enlighten me on names of the instrumental songs played by those bands that you felt an emotional connection with? Thanks and looking forward to learning about these bands I haven't listened to yet.
We did DarWin today - "Inside This Zoo" - and thought that was great. For The Warning I would suggest "Dust To Dust". We do like Band-Maid, but I think we're on a slower track to fully appreciating them.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk I just listened to these two suggestions but was surprised that these have vocals. I was asking for their instrumental songs that moved you. Do these bands even do instrumentals?
Emotional connection???? Hmmmm, lets see......
.... "The Smile trilogy" - Smile, About Us, Memorable These 3 song were written for us, the fans. Anemone, Awkward, .. Daydreaming, ......
They also have a very early LIVE instrumental called 'Onset' and another one around this time called 'Without Holding Back', as well as instrumental version of their other songs.
Hocus Pocus - Focus!!! LOL ...I knew if we dug deep enough, we'd discover 'yodeling' in your background!!! ;-)
But you're not wrong! :shock:
Anyway, for the kids ( under 45 or 50) who may not remember Hocus Pocus - Focus playing on your mom's kitchen radio ... here are the lyrics, which should give it away immediately!! ;-)
Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh!
Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh!
Oooooh-oooooh-oooooh-oooooh
Yep!! :) Well-transcribed!
I think some are misinterpreting your request for emotional connections. If you’re after the soft side of Band Maid with lyrical content towards emotional topics, then “About Us,” “Daydreaming” are what you’re after.
However, if it’s fan passion and being engaged with the Maids during a performance? There are few better than “Domination” official live.
Where Saiki, lead vocalist, can command thousands with a soft hand gesture.
It was actually neither :) so yeah I guess I'll give it another shot next time. Thank you though for your comment.
I was talking about the musicians with each other more than anything, and then how that translated to messaging the audience - in all songs, not ballads - on the gut level. That's what I haven't been able to get to yet.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk Well, then “Domination” serves that up too. Lots of smiles and interactions between players, inside jokes played on the drummer, etc. The Maids are warrior friends, for sure. Not many bands stay together for over a decade and still celebrate each other’s birthdays together
Lol. "Hocus Pocus" is a pretty far reach although it certainly is a very high energy song and the yodeling is a nice touch, but pretty un-Band-Maid in that aspect. Band-Maid is a very versatile, dynamic band that incorporates many different genres into their over 120 original songs. You have heard only three, so there are many songs left to go. Band-Maid refers to their live concerts as "servings" as in the Maid Cafe concept as entertaining their customers by direct involvement at their "serving table". Their cute maid uniforms are more than just a gimmick but represent a segment of Japanese culture that is focused on providing for the individual's personal enjoyment and entertainment. Their goal is to always connect with their audience, and this is accomplished by their electrifying stage presence and by encouraging direct audience involvement. Try their official live concert song "Puzzle" and then watch their emotionally heart-breaking acoustic version of the same song played live. Perhaps a ballad would be worth seeing like "Daydreaming" "About Us", "Endless Story", "Wonderland" to name a few. Remember, Band-Maid is primarily a hard rock band although they do have a deep connection with songs have a deeper impact as in their remarkable ballads. They do not write and record fluff or filler songs. They are very serious artists and elite musicians who take their craft seriously but want to have fun on stage when they let loose and rock. Try their official live song "Domination" or "Freedom" as examples. You have barely scratched the surface of this incredible band and if they are not your cup of tea, then that's fine. Millions of fans will continue to marvel at their great music anyway and enjoy being thoroughly entertained by them. Cheers.
You're welcome! Not instrumental, but we just reacted to DarWin "Inside This Zoo" today as well, and for the Warning check out "Dust To Dust" - we've done that one twice. Those are both great songs.
I'm realizing I didn't get across my point, I wasn't really talking about ballads. We're going to keep listening because we do like the band, but it feels like we might be missing something. Just trying to find that piece.
@@glennandadriansrocktalk Understood. Any of Band-Maid's concerts before a live audience will show why fans love this band for its engaging performances and crowd interactions.
You're right, Hocus Pocus is a bit of a reach. But, I was thinking high-energy instrumental, with the occasional quiet or solo part, coming back to the same theme. But no yodeling. Just the level of energy, it was reminiscent of a performance I once saw of Hocus Pocus. They were really getting into it, too. But Focus is nothing like Band-Maid - very different worlds. I'm a prog fan, and definitely becoming a Band-Maid fan as well.
@@AdrianFink Nothing at all wrong with comparing Band-Maid with a high energy song that you enjoyed in the past. That Band-Maid can effortlessly pour out that high intensity energy in song after song is truly incredible. They can incorporate prog as well as many other genres into a particular song, as needed, to produce a delicious mix of tantalizing music. Enjoy your journey of discovery into one of the world's best bands. Cheers.
"...bone crunching metal and not prog-rock." Prog doesn't really have a universally agreed upon definition. They use progressive elements within most of their music. Listen to "Why Why Why," "Giovanni," and "Honkai" from their album Unseen World (unfortunately none of them have official music videos) and tell us that's not prog.
There are plenty of elements of progressive rock in this song (and not the typical odd time signatures, 15-minute epic songs and flute solos that Chris mentioned). But the comment of "bone-crunching metal and not prog-rock" was actually in reference to the comparison of Band-Maid vs. Hocus Pocus. Band-Maid definitely has prog elements but I was talking about the Hocus-Pocus 70's style 'prog' - which isn't Band-Maid. I should say there are _both_ bone-crunching metal and prog elements in the music of Band-Maid. And like Glenn, I'm also getting to really like this band.
The interlude is cool, but I hate everything else about it. It's like having someone screaming in your face for five minutes, except without vocals.
You might want to skip Band Maid.
@@throwaway9389 Now watch...the new album will be all "chill lo-fi beats for a rainy afternoon" lol
@@throwaway9389 Maybe. I think I've given them a fair chance. On the other hand, if you only stick to things you know you'll like, you'll never discover anything new, and I don't think it's unfair to be critical of things if you find you don't like them.
@delorangeade Obviously it is a matter of taste. To your ears it screams at you. To my ears Kanami's guitar takes me on a melodic soaring journey that would work well in an action movie soundtrack. I'm glad you feel like you gave them a fair shot. Obviously their sound isn't appealing to you. I'm sure there are other bands out there that suit your ears better.