I saw them live a couple of weeks ago. They're a bunch of absolute goofballs, there's not a shred of ego among them. They're completely genuine and they're doing what they were born to do, how could anyone not love that?
It's so insane how clear it is to hear when someone truly love playing their instruments. Not just going through the motions to play the songs. You can hear in every single of one these girls' way of playing that they love this. Especially that drummer. I love her!
I'm 75 and have been following rock since the mid-to-late 50's and have seen and heard them all, and this is the best rock instrumental I've ever heard, bar none. Back in the early 60's with the beginning of surf rock there were a lot of instrumentals from the likes of the Ventures and the Surfaris and The Rip Chords. And over in England The Shadows were an excellent instrumental group around the same time. But at some point, sadly, it died out. It was great when I first heard Band-Maid, and especially Onset. I was very impressed. I have to do a deep dive on From Now On to see what other kind of sorcery Kanamincho has come up with. She really is a savant when it comes to composition.
Not to mention Misa is a world class bass player. I'm a 67 year old rock guitarist and understand the absolute need for a great foundation. She is not only a Effin metronome but shreds while she's at it. She's a true virtuoso on Bass.
@@jz55859 You hit the nail on the head. Misa is a virtuoso for sure. I read somewhere that she has a background in the cello, and I think that her exposure in that milieu only makes her a better bassist. When you learn the classical approach, I feel it gives the musician a very solid background on how to blend their work into the overall sound of the group. I can't think of any better power trio than Kanami, Misa and Akane, and it shows in every song they do. And the little pigeon, po, has slotted into the exact spot she is needed and has become a very fine guitarist for someone who had never played one before. I daresay that at present, they are the perfect group from all standpoints, composing, lyrics, sheer power of artistry, and that one thing that is most important, they are pretty much joined at the hip and work as one unit.
I saw them in Maryland and Boston. I was trying to follow Kanami’s hands….. I could not do it, her hands move so fast. Incredible guitarist, they are all the top echelon of musicians.
The best interview I’ve found, so far, is on a Japanese TV show, ‘Gold Rush #73 & 74.’ It has English subtitles. FYI: Jimmy Page saw BM and was so impressed with Akane, drummer, asked to meet her back stage. Misa, bass, writes all of her parts in BM’s songs. A chant of, “Misa, Misa, Misa,” is common at shows. They have rapport with their fans unlike any other I’ve seen. The show I saw during this recent US tour had 2 intermission. One of them is Omanijni where Miku has her magic spell time. The other one was Saiki sensei and Kanami teaching the crowd some Japanese words.
BM’s work ethic and drive for excellence while staying humble (and not taking themselves too seriously) is really inspiring! Their appeal really goes beyond their music alone.
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it may come as a surprise but today the best drummers come from japan and they're all girls: Akane, Haruna, Tamu, Senri, Yoyoka..
I love their confidence. Who dare to release instrumentals nowadays? They continuously try to make new great instrumental. How cannot we love this band? 😊
What I love about Kanami's riffs is that she'll start off with something you've heard a hundred times before and you'll think she's going the expected, clichéd direction, but instead she highjacks it and goes into new, unexpected territory. Brilliant!
Also to note, they can do these Instrumentals just as good live, saw them at this show in Boston and it was Phenomenal live. Vladimir Chupin caught most of the US Tour this year. Link to Raw Concert Video if you wish to see it: ruclips.net/video/1gmH4EcwrC8/видео.html
Some more instrumentals from Band-Maid are " Without Holding Back " and " Dawn Winery Theme " ! These four instrumentals all sound completely different ! Band-Maid Best Hard Rock Band Around !! Thanks Great Reaction !!
The best rhythm section I have heard in a very long time. I taught myself to play the drums as a teenager and have always regretted not getting lessons. Even now in my mid-50s, I would love to have a fraction of Akane's ability.
I have come to believe that akane really is the best drummer in the world. When Jimmy Page complimented her is because, like Bonham she is only relevant in the context of the band. His solos are celebrated but I don't think the band cared much for them except for a smoke break, what was irreplaceable about him was that thing that achi has which is to be a part of the overall instrument that kanami forces and coaxes the band to become. They each slot together like a beautiful puzzle but without a drummer as extraordinarily musical as akane they would not be able to stretch themselves as they do. The others are outrageously good musicians and kanami a composer and producer in a million but without achi the centre would not hold. She is like that in the team too, the others are all more than slightly mad but achi is the antipsycotic - too much in the groove to be unhinged but soo gifted. In the beginning when they would tour Japan in a hired hiace van, she would book the gigs and rehearsals and make damn sure everything happened - they chose her as bandleader at that crucial time that made them into a real rockband. Don't ever let anyone tell you that they're not a real rockband like the legends of the sixties and seventies, they've paid their dues. No they are not a product of the Japanese music industry that everyone says they understand and you don't. Achi symbolises that. She may not do virtuoso 10 minute solos, BAND-MAID don't do that because they are a band and not a bunch of insecure musicians. How many drummers spend weeks video ing their technique from all angles to make it more efficient?
These ladies are one of the hardest working bands on the planet. They push each other and work as a team. Their live shows are about as high energy as it gets and their stage show is as entertaining as can be. Their lead vocalist is every bit as talented as the rest of the group. The only complaint I've ever heard is that their earlier albums are over compressed and make for difficult listening. But their live videos are much better. Their story is amazing.
Like I told a friend a while back. Their instrumentals are kinda like Joe Satriani, except that all of them play their instruments as well as Joe Satriani.
When I saw them in DC they played “Onset” followed by “From Now On”. They are amazing live. I got to stand about 8 feet away from Misa. She is all over that bass.
There are many instrumental only versions of most of their songs floating around. I bring this up because I find the vocals act as a leavening agent, masking how hard the music is. Their music is just flat out killer. An interesting oddity is their cover of a Slipknot song, done as a off the cuff livestream some years back.
I didn't think another B-M instrumental could be as good as "Onset" but both of these songs are to BAND-MAID as BAND-MAID is to the sun....Totally dazzling.😎
@@jkkansasband7056 I was the "Difficult" 2nd child😪 that's why i love all the Maids equally....apart from Mincho who i love equally more cos she was the 2nd member.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 Oooo... Second child syndrome. It's all true. They can have a "difficult" time of it. Especially is they're competing against the elder. Mincho has survived the syndrome with flying colors. 🥰
Cheezy you hit all good points. BAND-MAID is simply Awesomazing. Their synergy allows them to perform these Live flawlessly (I will atest). Their recognition needs to grow at all costs. Their talent is almost beyond compare. Their arrangements keep you interested at ALL times. And they have FUN playing for you. AWESOMAZING. Good thing Band-Maid has dozens more great videos and songs ahead. There are many interviews out there that will engage and delight you. Peace. 1.2
@@GaryHolloway-810 Gary, I have never been more obsessed with any band since the 70's ended. The internet/social media accessibility does not help matters. If only I had unlimited funds. I just missed hitting that $2 billion Powerball lottery yesterday by 5 numbers. It's a shame you need all 6. 😲🤣
@@jkkansasband7056 The 80's & early 90's were the last great Rock/Metal Genres eras for me....until BAND-MAID came along & became my fave band in the whole history of everything. Haha.😮So close jk, i only found out the other day that i can do the US lottery here. Isn't it a $1 billion + jackpot that hasn't been won?
@@GaryHolloway-810 It's BAND-MAID until the cows come home. There was one winning ticket yesterday. Annuity was $2 billion, if you want the cash right now it was $1billion. If I won I think I would buy Pony Canyon. 🤣
Holy Cow! If, a year and a half ago when I was new to The Maids, I would have heard/seen "From Now On" and "Onset" back-to back, I would have melted into a quivering pool of helplessness. As it stands now, I'm trying not to pass out... You, Cheezyxyz, are a stronger man than I. 🤯 Oh, in case no one has mentioned it, Band-Maid an The Warning met at The Aftershock Festival recently. There's videos of the historic event on this very platform. Highly recommend! Thanks man! 🕊
Kanami does most of the backing track herself. Back when this was recorded, she probably did all of the backing track. Currently, ALL of the Ladies contribute to the backing track. Vocally and on other instruments. I've read several rumors that since Saiki has been learning piano and guitar, Kanami had her on keyboards for the backing tracks of at least one of the songs on the Unleash EP, while Kanami, Akane and MISA all did piano on other tracks. And this is just a RUMOR, all of the Ladies are after Miku to get her to start learning piano again.
There's a few more instrumentals out there...Without Holding Back ( ruclips.net/video/5hB4VE0YHQo/видео.html ) and Don't Be Long ( ruclips.net/video/wnO3NAc0vLw/видео.html ) and Dawn Winery Theme ( ruclips.net/video/pgwPbo4eoGM/видео.html ).
@@frankgonzalez4853 and Want More, the Slipknot's Duality cover, Hard Wash, and why not the instrumental versions of No God, Giovanni, After Life, Domination... 🤘🕊️
Kind of wished you reacted the other way around ( Oldest to Newest ), because at the time Onset was fantastic Instrumental that blew people's minds and From Now On is just crazy on top of that.
Fun Fact: I had them flip flopped right before recording but the way I did the thumbnail made (maid) me switch it around..since this is my true first listen, I had no idea what I was getting into.
This is more intense than in-person. The cinematics are out of this world. I've seen Kanami perform this live up-close (on her side), but I always have these images in my mind. I have this on Blu-Ray. In fact, I have a few of the Blu-Ray albums (unopened), but no Blu-Ray player (Haven't had the chance to go shopping for one). So, I rely on YT rxns, and going to see them live (that's my excuse to the wife 🤓). Once she finds out that I'm going to Tokyo Garden (We in LA), she may just get me one for Christmas and I'll be sleeping on the couch, Po! 🦍 Look for Band Maid 2015 Music Gold Rush interview #73/74 by RandomMusic @BAND-MAID YT channel.
We all love our favorite Gorilla! Akane is a beast! 😄 Her infectious smile always makes me happy, and she is goofy and fun even of stage. These girls makes even the coldest heart to melt. Talent, love and friendship have made this band one of the best out there! 😍
MISA MISA MISA, The Mistress Of Thunder always puts a big smile on my face. And Akane's double kick drumming is insane, they are a tight rhythm section. In my opinion they are Band-Maid's secret weapon.
Every time I watch From Now On, I pick up something I missed before, and listening with a great set of Bose headphones is a real pleasure. You can pick up so many different nuances, it's just amazing. And Onset, is well...........Onset. There's not much more to say. Kanami is such a Mozart-like savant in her compositions, with some Brian Wilson thrown in for good measure. She never fails to surprise you by doing something more wild and creative than the last thing she did. It just leaves you speechless.
So glad you are doing two songs for each reaction!! You have a lot of music knowledge! I'm surprised you didn't notice Misa (bassist) tucking her pick in her index finger to slap. She's the only bassist I know of that can do that. Great reaction!!
The really hard part is UNtucking it in a split-second the way she does. I actually wonder if she's got some stickum on the end of her index finger but...nah, just MISA magic.
With the addition of saiki's vocals, the best hard rock band at the moment is complete! I got goosebumps when I realized that! Listening to these instrumental songs, I was once again impressed by the amazing vocalist saiki. Listen to all their songs in detail. It will be an incredible experience.
Lead guitarist Kanami (Kanamincho, Mincho) Uses a Mesa Triple Rectifier head and Mesa 4/12 cabinet. Rhythm guitarist Miku uses the EVH half stack. Cheers!
“Onset” is their 1st instrumental, “From Now On” is the newest. There’s another instrumental in the middle, relatively recent, called “No Holding Back” which you should definitely check out. Akane is amazing on drums. Her drumming is always in the groove, and she is so clever with her pedal work and fills. Around 2017, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, caught one of their shows and went backstage to complement Akane on her drumming. Misa & Akane are the best bass/drums combo going. As you have seen, Band Maid’s live performances are just as good and usually better than the originals. Good review.
Akane (the drummer) .....sigh..... is a beast, and hits not just with precision but hard. Check out "Without Holding Back" instrumental..this too is on bilibili Here's their names to learn. Band-Maid Is: Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee or Ah-kah-nay) -Drums Nickname: “Ah-chan” and "Gorilla" because Akane eats bananas a lot for her stamina) MISA (Mee-sah) - Bass Guitar Nickname: "The Barefoot Assassin" MISA always performs with no shoes and "kills" everything she plays Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) - Lead Guitar/Songwriter Nickname: "Mincho" “Kanamincho” Miku Kobato(Mee-koo) -Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals Hardest working girls in music Nickname: "Little Pigeon" (Miku’s surname means “Little Pigeon”) ....po Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) -Lead Vocals Nickname: "The Princess" “Si-chan” Saiki is the Princess but Miku is Queen
This certainly rocks but Onset will always have a special place in my ears. It was the first song I heard from them when I was looking for Babymetal vids. Stumbled onto that and the rest is history but I digress From Now on is still amazing and I love listening to it. I'd like to add though Without Holding Back is also a classic instrumental. Absolutely worth listening to.
@@peepinR That's exactly what happened for me. Onset popped up as a suggestion off a BM video and I said "What the heck, why not?" Listened to it 4 or 5 times in a row and have been hooked since.
Thanks for the great reactions :) They are all amazing instrumentalists- but it usually is the bassist Misa and drummer Akane who stand out first to people. If I can recommend their songs that should be reacted to the MVs - Blooming, warning, daydreaming, dice, manners, rinne - to name the best ones :) If you would like to hear some of Akane's best work, try their other great instrumental 'without holding back' - or maybe the best drumming, in the oft overlooked incredible 'honkai'. Also of note is the amazing black hole (the live that comes with manners) - but imo it stands out even more for the incredible bass work all the way through if you pay attention. p.s A few of these like Honkai do not have an official live or MV - but please dont react to the poor quality fan recordings. Its much better to react to the album version with just the music. The only live ive seen of honkai is pretty bad audio and it spoils it imo. The just music album version in on YT like probably most of their songs.
Hello nice Reaction. The Gold Rush Interview have English subtitel and is really fun to watch. The Interview is splittet in 2 Videos. And Sorry for my Bad English 🙂
From Now On & Onset = Just a couple of average every day MASTERPIECES by BAND-MAID!! I really think you'd enjoy comparing Secret My Lips to Secret Maiko Lips, which is performed by Band Maiko, their traditional April Fools alter ego band. Fun, BEAUTIFUL & and AWESOME song! (Both versions!) Thanks again!🤘🤩🤘
If you go over to the Reddit Band-Maid SubReddit you can find translations of the many interviews the Ladies have done. Also on RUclips if you look for Band-Maid Music Gold Rush, you will find parts one and two, which there are several copies, ut one has the translation embeded the other you will have to use the close captions.
Hey, Cheezy, welcome to the legions of Maidiacs! For more insight into the band, check out the Music Gold Rush interviews #73 and #74 (ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html), and the Kannai Devil interviews on ForhroF's channel (ruclips.net/channel/UCaOgTaAAgG6vtfzglREQ9Fwvideos). Been loving your BM reactions, glad to have you aboard!
ONSET is from "Band-Maid Tour Live" held by BAND-MAID at Zepp Tokyo on April 13, 2018 Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): ruclips.net/user/BANDMAIDvideos Setlist: 01． Domination 02． Play 03． Spirit!! 04． The Non-fiction Days 05． Moratoriamu 06． Alive-or-dead 07． Cross 08． Turn Me On 09． Don’t You Tell Me 10． Daydreaming 11． One And Only 12． Puzzle 13． Anemone 14． Dice 15． Secret My Lips 16． Clang 17． Fate 18． Onset 19． Carry On Living 20． Alone 21． Rock In Me 22． I Can’t Live Without You. 23． You. 24． Freedom 25． Real Existence 26． Choose Me
Cheezyxys, nice reaction. They are all amazing in different ways. But I want to humbly point out that the basic musical idea/composition is almost always Kanami's for the last 7-8 years. An adorable musical being.
I've always wanted to buy that camera person a beer for catching that 'pick flip/tuck so perfectly with all the lights and lasers going on. Pro move. 🙂
For Interviews check out the Band-Maid Gold Rush interviews (there are two parts, you can find them together on RUclips - with English Subs). ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html
Hi Cheezyxyz, glad to know you are into them. If you want to know more about the band members, you should also watch a fan(Maidiac)-made documentary of Saiki (lead singer), Akane (drummer) and Kanami (lead guitarist/composer) by Ohrenje (his playlist : ruclips.net/video/3Mx_rZnqayg/видео.html&ab_channel=Ohrenje). Cheers !
Always amazing to watch them . They are Masters of catchy choruses , half times and the " one " bar of silence to hype you up. Great Songwriting . Without Holding back is another amazing Instrumental . BTW Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin saw them in Tokyo , and wanted to go backsatge to take a selfie with Akane ( Drummer ) . She tought someone were making Fun of her ! He said that she was one of the best live Drummers he had seen in his Life . He even called her the Incarnation of John Bonham . What a Compliment .( sorry for my english , i am german ) Love your Reactions btw
I love their instrumentals. I dont have an interview link for you, but check The band all have a go at drumming (the name says it all) or Kanami goes wild (special intro solo for live shows for song Moratorium) great moments from live shows.
Don’t know if you notice the bass solo, she went from using a pick to finger jamming to slap bass. First time hearing them. I had never seen them. Thanks for the reaction.
Cheezy...you bring the calm while Maids bring the storm 😁👍 You'll like 'Play' Live...finishes right where the Domination Live video starts. Began as instrumental but Saiki told the Bird to write some words. Its pure raw Maidage 👌🤘🤘🤘
Lead guitar Kanami Tōno actually plays through a Mesa, rhythm guitar Miku Kobato plays through the EVH, and bass MISA plays through the Orange. There's a lot to like about these instrumentals but one thing that stands out to me is how Kanami's lead _becomes_ the vocal, especially in the choruses. Both she and MISA are very stylish in their playing. They phrase their lines very much like a human would say (or sing) them; they connect words into phrases, then they take a breath. I know there are some hotshots out there that can play more notes, but *how* they play the notes is what blows me away. Very very tasteful.
From Japan Thank you for BAND-MAID's reaction. This is a collection of their interviews and introduction videos. ruclips.net/p/PLLEZz5abHVMVEpds3-k6vJOKag7Lki_0J This is a fan-made introduction. ruclips.net/p/PLLEZz5abHVMVeJUgelki4Mp9xQU8_v9qy
Nice. Going back to the beginning is always a good idea when there is a lot to digest. This was a pretty sweet set for a reaction video. Kanami, lead guitar and song writer, develops the backing tracks. She studied piano since before grade school. I believe she did the final version in the studio for older songs. Not sure if she created/recorded the backing track for From Now On, but I'm pretty sure it was her music. The others apparently wanted an instrumental with an orchestral backing track and she obliged.
Since you asked, here are some interviews and behind the scenes videos with English subtitles: ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html ruclips.net/video/JKvQ34ZYT9A/видео.html ruclips.net/video/h52yoVzPBO4/видео.html ruclips.net/video/7KdwFmM5dIY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/evX40oer8bk/видео.html ruclips.net/video/eNl9LsIquAI/видео.html Fair warning...be prepared to fall in love with them as people, as well as musicians.
One of MISA (bass player) talented among many is her technique to switch between pick and slap by putting her pick behind her ring finger really fast. Nice reactions, and about interview there is one with English subtitles from many years ago for a tv show in Japan where they show their personalities
@@billb.5183 Nah, she makes a small slit in the space-time continuum and slips it in there. It's a technique she learned from the extraterrestrials she met that one time. She drew the picture on her custom Zippo lighter.
@@Cheezyxyz MISA tends to be pretty quiet in interviews, but there is a radio interview where she really opens up. It is on Ohrenje's channel with title "BAND-MAID Moments / Interview with MISA -Part 1-" (there is more but I don't the Ohrenje has uploaded it yet). Chris is a bass player himself and I think he put her at ease before asking more personal questions. It was broadcast on radio so there's not any video, but Ohrenje did some artwork and added English subtitles. It is quite good.
I see you love the work that Akane puts in behind the kit. So please take a look at the official live version of 'Freedom'. She does a tasty drum solo in that one, that I think you will really appreciate.
Sorry, but no. Miku, the rhythm guitarist rocks an EVH 5150, but this was at the Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert where she was playing a +13 Amp. The whole concert is on the Chinese site billibilli. Kanami always rocks a Mesa Boogie except in the early days when they were trying out a lot of different gear. You can see the diamond plate on the front.
When Kanami worked with the sound engineers on the Band-Maiko videos, it opened up a whole new world for her in adding different sounds and instruments to the backing tracks, and it's really on display in From Now On.
I saw them live a couple of weeks ago. They're a bunch of absolute goofballs, there's not a shred of ego among them. They're completely genuine and they're doing what they were born to do, how could anyone not love that?
Same here. I saw them twice, once in NYC and once in New Jersey and it was something I will never forget. And there is NO ego involved at all !!!!
And Miku's Majinai Time and Saiki's Japanese Lesson are a very enjoyable light moments where they endear themselves to the fans.
I saw them in Boston. The space was small and intimate. We were so close to the Maids. It was a great night of music and laughs.
It's so insane how clear it is to hear when someone truly love playing their instruments. Not just going through the motions to play the songs. You can hear in every single of one these girls' way of playing that they love this.
Especially that drummer. I love her!
I'm 75 and have been following rock since the mid-to-late 50's and have seen and heard them all, and this is the best rock instrumental I've ever heard, bar none. Back in the early 60's with the beginning of surf rock there were a lot of instrumentals from the likes of the Ventures and the Surfaris and The Rip Chords. And over in England The Shadows were an excellent instrumental group around the same time. But at some point, sadly, it died out. It was great when I first heard Band-Maid, and especially Onset. I was very impressed. I have to do a deep dive on From Now On to see what other kind of sorcery Kanamincho has come up with. She really is a savant when it comes to composition.
And when we get to Kanami's solo, there is such a southern rock vibe to it, like Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Not to mention Misa is a world class bass player. I'm a 67 year old rock guitarist and understand the absolute need for a great foundation. She is not only a Effin metronome but shreds while she's at it. She's a true virtuoso on Bass.
@@jz55859 You hit the nail on the head. Misa is a virtuoso for sure. I read somewhere that she has a background in the cello, and I think that her exposure in that milieu only makes her a better bassist. When you learn the classical approach, I feel it gives the musician a very solid background on how to blend their work into the overall sound of the group. I can't think of any better power trio than Kanami, Misa and Akane, and it shows in every song they do. And the little pigeon, po, has slotted into the exact spot she is needed and has become a very fine guitarist for someone who had never played one before. I daresay that at present, they are the perfect group from all standpoints, composing, lyrics, sheer power of artistry, and that one thing that is most important, they are pretty much joined at the hip and work as one unit.
I saw them in Maryland and Boston. I was trying to follow Kanami’s hands….. I could not do it, her hands move so fast. Incredible guitarist, they are all the top echelon of musicians.
The best interview I’ve found, so far, is on a Japanese TV show, ‘Gold Rush #73 & 74.’ It has English subtitles.
FYI: Jimmy Page saw BM and was so impressed with Akane, drummer, asked to meet her back stage.
Misa, bass, writes all of her parts in BM’s songs. A chant of, “Misa, Misa, Misa,” is common at shows.
They have rapport with their fans unlike any other I’ve seen. The show I saw during this recent US tour had 2 intermission. One of them is Omanijni where Miku has her magic spell time. The other one was Saiki sensei and Kanami teaching the crowd some Japanese words.
Akane thought they were trolling her about Page.
The guitarist who composes most of the band's music is Kanami(Mincyo)
BM’s work ethic and drive for excellence while staying humble (and not taking themselves too seriously) is really inspiring! Their appeal really goes beyond their music alone.
it may come as a surprise but today the best drummers come from japan and they're all girls: Akane, Haruna, Tamu, Senri, Yoyoka..
Band-Maid is the one band that every instrument is the lead instrument.
I love their confidence. Who dare to release instrumentals nowadays? They continuously try to make new great instrumental. How cannot we love this band? 😊
They played these back to back (reverse order) in Philly! Was awesome! ♥
Band Maid have hooked in another reactor, welcome aboard po!
Thanks FatTulip!
What I love about Kanami's riffs is that she'll start off with something you've heard a hundred times before and you'll think she's going the expected, clichéd direction, but instead she highjacks it and goes into new, unexpected territory. Brilliant!
_Akane aka Drumzilla_ is a must study if you play the drums, for her rhythmic double base work, fill choices, and accuracy. 🤘
The rhythm guitarist started the band. Initially she didn't know how to play guitar and now she has her own signature model
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing 🤘🤘
Also to note, they can do these Instrumentals just as good live, saw them at this show in Boston and it was Phenomenal live. Vladimir Chupin caught most of the US Tour this year. Link to Raw Concert Video if you wish to see it: ruclips.net/video/1gmH4EcwrC8/видео.html
I saw them in Boston too! We were so close to the Maids. Just fantastic!
Some more instrumentals from Band-Maid are " Without Holding Back " and " Dawn Winery Theme " ! These four instrumentals all sound completely different ! Band-Maid Best Hard Rock Band Around !! Thanks Great Reaction !!
The instrumental version of Giovanni is also superb
Thank you Barry
Don't forget "Don't Be Long", the B-side to "Different"!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
@@sobabruddah7576 I haven't listened to that one yet . Thanks =)
@@barrycounts490 It kicks ass...🤔...just like the others!!!🤘🤘🤘
From now on is a absolute masterpiece! I can't get over.
The best rhythm section I have heard in a very long time. I taught myself to play the drums as a teenager and have always regretted not getting lessons. Even now in my mid-50s, I would love to have a fraction of Akane's ability.
"Without holding back" is just as 👍
I have come to believe that akane really is the best drummer in the world. When Jimmy Page complimented her is because, like Bonham she is only relevant in the context of the band. His solos are celebrated but I don't think the band cared much for them except for a smoke break, what was irreplaceable about him was that thing that achi has which is to be a part of the overall instrument that kanami forces and coaxes the band to become.
They each slot together like a beautiful puzzle but without a drummer as extraordinarily musical as akane they would not be able to stretch themselves as they do. The others are outrageously good musicians and kanami a composer and producer in a million but without achi the centre would not hold. She is like that in the team too, the others are all more than slightly mad but achi is the antipsycotic - too much in the groove to be unhinged but soo gifted. In the beginning when they would tour Japan in a hired hiace van, she would book the gigs and rehearsals and make damn sure everything happened - they chose her as bandleader at that crucial time that made them into a real rockband.
Don't ever let anyone tell you that they're not a real rockband like the legends of the sixties and seventies, they've paid their dues. No they are not a product of the Japanese music industry that everyone says they understand and you don't. Achi symbolises that. She may not do virtuoso 10 minute solos, BAND-MAID don't do that because they are a band and not a bunch of insecure musicians.
How many drummers spend weeks video ing their technique from all angles to make it more efficient?
You hit it on the head. It seems as though Kanami Tōno was a student of Joe Satriani from the very first music video a decade ago
It's Miku (rhythm guitar) that uses the EvH stack. Kanami (lead guitar) uses a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier ;)
Yeah Kanami's 150watt MESA is a beast!!
check out "without holding back" too.
Check "BAND-MAID Documentary" videos made by Ohrenje. /SAIKI (Lead Vocal) /KANAMI (Lead guitar) /AKANE (Drums).
Thank you Jazz!
Just recently saw “From Now On” live. OMNG! Kanami riffed her ass off. And the BPM's matched the DB's! 😶🌫Thx, Cheez!
These ladies are one of the hardest working bands on the planet. They push each other and work as a team. Their live shows are about as high energy as it gets and their stage show is as entertaining as can be. Their lead vocalist is every bit as talented as the rest of the group. The only complaint I've ever heard is that their earlier albums are over compressed and make for difficult listening. But their live videos are much better. Their story is amazing.
Like I told a friend a while back. Their instrumentals are kinda like Joe Satriani, except that all of them play their instruments as well as Joe Satriani.
When I saw them in DC they played “Onset” followed by “From Now On”. They are amazing live. I got to stand about 8 feet away from Misa. She is all over that bass.
13:27 when the bass enter... pure gold!
cheers from Italy
Yes, yes it is!
The Music Goldrush interview is a good one to see. Also the Young guitar interview.
There are many instrumental only versions of most of their songs floating around. I bring this up because I find the vocals act as a leavening agent, masking how hard the music is. Their music is just flat out killer. An interesting oddity is their cover of a Slipknot song, done as a off the cuff livestream some years back.
I didn't think another B-M instrumental could be as good as "Onset" but both of these songs are to BAND-MAID as BAND-MAID is to the sun....Totally dazzling.😎
This is sublime. Mincho! Mincho! Mincho!
@@80mtn MINCHOMANIA rules.😁
@@GaryHolloway-810 Of course I love all the Maids equally but I do have a favorite Maid. Those that say they don't are just being PC. 🥰
@@jkkansasband7056 I was the "Difficult" 2nd child😪 that's why i love all the Maids equally....apart from Mincho who i love equally more cos she was the 2nd member.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 Oooo... Second child syndrome. It's all true. They can have a "difficult" time of it. Especially is they're competing against the elder. Mincho has survived the syndrome with flying colors. 🥰
Cheezy you hit all good points. BAND-MAID is simply Awesomazing. Their synergy allows them to perform these Live flawlessly (I will atest). Their recognition needs to grow at all costs. Their talent is almost beyond compare. Their arrangements keep you interested at ALL times. And they have FUN playing for you. AWESOMAZING. Good thing Band-Maid has dozens more great videos and songs ahead. There are many interviews out there that will engage and delight you. Peace. 1.2
Thanks JK
So jk are you saying you quite like them then?🤷♂️🤭
@@GaryHolloway-810 Gary, I have never been more obsessed with any band since the 70's ended. The internet/social media accessibility does not help matters. If only I had unlimited funds. I just missed hitting that $2 billion Powerball lottery yesterday by 5 numbers. It's a shame you need all 6. 😲🤣
@@jkkansasband7056 The 80's & early 90's were the last great Rock/Metal Genres eras for me....until BAND-MAID came along & became my fave band in the whole history of everything. Haha.😮So close jk, i only found out the other day that i can do the US lottery here. Isn't it a $1 billion + jackpot that hasn't been won?
@@GaryHolloway-810 It's BAND-MAID until the cows come home. There was one winning ticket yesterday. Annuity was $2 billion, if you want the cash right now it was $1billion. If I won I think I would buy Pony Canyon. 🤣
Holy Cow! If, a year and a half ago when I was new to The Maids, I would have heard/seen "From Now On" and "Onset" back-to back, I would have melted into a quivering pool of helplessness. As it stands now, I'm trying not to pass out... You, Cheezyxyz, are a stronger man than I. 🤯 Oh, in case no one has mentioned it, Band-Maid an The Warning met at The Aftershock Festival recently. There's videos of the historic event on this very platform. Highly recommend! Thanks man! 🕊
That backing track was probably played by Kanami, their lead guitarist. She is a classically trained pianist.
Kanami does most of the backing track herself. Back when this was recorded, she probably did all of the backing track. Currently, ALL of the Ladies contribute to the backing track. Vocally and on other instruments. I've read several rumors that since Saiki has been learning piano and guitar, Kanami had her on keyboards for the backing tracks of at least one of the songs on the Unleash EP, while Kanami, Akane and MISA all did piano on other tracks. And this is just a RUMOR, all of the Ladies are after Miku to get her to start learning piano again.
There's a few more instrumentals out there...Without Holding Back ( ruclips.net/video/5hB4VE0YHQo/видео.html ) and Don't Be Long ( ruclips.net/video/wnO3NAc0vLw/видео.html ) and Dawn Winery Theme ( ruclips.net/video/pgwPbo4eoGM/видео.html ).
Cheers, Tony!
Cheez, you must absolutely react on them!
there's also the "unfinished" instrumental "go nuts!"
@@frankgonzalez4853 and Want More, the Slipknot's Duality cover, Hard Wash, and why not the instrumental versions of No God, Giovanni, After Life, Domination... 🤘🕊️
@@yerayortiz7285 Great! Do what I did and give him the links as I haven't got links to any of those.
Kind of wished you reacted the other way around ( Oldest to Newest ), because at the time Onset was fantastic Instrumental that blew people's minds and From Now On is just crazy on top of that.
Fun Fact: I had them flip flopped right before recording but the way I did the thumbnail made (maid) me switch it around..since this is my true first listen, I had no idea what I was getting into.
This is more intense than in-person. The cinematics are out of this world. I've seen Kanami perform this live up-close (on her side), but I always have these images in my mind. I have this on Blu-Ray. In fact, I have a few of the Blu-Ray albums (unopened), but no Blu-Ray player (Haven't had the chance to go shopping for one). So, I rely on YT rxns, and going to see them live (that's my excuse to the wife 🤓). Once she finds out that I'm going to Tokyo Garden (We in LA), she may just get me one for Christmas and I'll be sleeping on the couch, Po! 🦍 Look for Band Maid 2015 Music Gold Rush interview #73/74 by
RandomMusic @BAND-MAID YT channel.
Cheezy,the best interview is the ,,band maid Gold Rush,,tells you all you need to know.
It is of my opinion that From Now On is the greatest song to ever be written. I just about died when I saw it live in DC.
Same! I was at that show on Kanami’s side of the stage so I saw her solos up close. What a great show!!
Remember no talking while kanamim is speaking hame on you so you need to watch the hug the queen and the princess it's a must no seriously a must!!!!
We all love our favorite Gorilla! Akane is a beast! 😄 Her infectious smile always makes me happy, and she is goofy and fun even of stage. These girls makes even the coldest heart to melt. Talent, love and friendship have made this band one of the best out there! 😍
People have mentioned Without Holding Back but Don't Be Long is also very good.
MISA MISA MISA, The Mistress Of Thunder always puts a big smile on my face. And Akane's double kick drumming is insane, they are a tight rhythm section. In my opinion they are Band-Maid's secret weapon.
100%
First, I would also recommend Gold rush #73 and #74 from 2016. Informative and humorous reports with them. But don't be surprised by anything...
The growth and change from Onset to From Now On is incredible
Every time I watch From Now On, I pick up something I missed before, and listening with a great set of Bose headphones is a real pleasure. You can pick up so many different nuances, it's just amazing. And Onset, is well...........Onset. There's not much more to say. Kanami is such a Mozart-like savant in her compositions, with some Brian Wilson thrown in for good measure. She never fails to surprise you by doing something more wild and creative than the last thing she did. It just leaves you speechless.
So glad you are doing two songs for each reaction!! You have a lot of music knowledge! I'm surprised you didn't notice Misa (bassist) tucking her pick in her index finger to slap. She's the only bassist I know of that can do that. Great reaction!!
Thanks Terrance! I appreciate you. I'll look back at the slapping parts 🧀🤘
The really hard part is UNtucking it in a split-second the way she does. I actually wonder if she's got some stickum on the end of her index finger but...nah, just MISA magic.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
With the addition of saiki's vocals, the best hard rock band at the moment is complete!
I got goosebumps when I realized that!
Listening to these instrumental songs, I was once again impressed by the amazing vocalist saiki.
Listen to all their songs in detail.
It will be an incredible experience.
Yeah, MISA definitely uses all five strings.
She also uses the entire neck.
Lead guitarist Kanami (Kanamincho, Mincho) Uses a Mesa Triple Rectifier head and Mesa 4/12 cabinet.
Rhythm guitarist Miku uses the EVH half stack.
Cheers!
Without holding back is they're best instumental
“Onset” is their 1st instrumental, “From Now On” is the newest. There’s another instrumental in the middle, relatively recent, called “No Holding Back” which you should definitely check out. Akane is amazing on drums. Her drumming is always in the groove, and she is so clever with her pedal work and fills. Around 2017, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, caught one of their shows and went backstage to complement Akane on her drumming. Misa & Akane are the best bass/drums combo going. As you have seen, Band Maid’s live performances are just as good and usually better than the originals. Good review.
"I love the drums" Akane is such a good drummer -- always playing exactly what the music needs at each point.
Akane (the drummer) .....sigh..... is a beast, and hits not just with precision but hard. Check out "Without Holding Back" instrumental..this too is on bilibili
Here's their names to learn.
Band-Maid Is:
Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee or Ah-kah-nay) -Drums Nickname: “Ah-chan” and "Gorilla" because Akane eats bananas a lot for her stamina)
MISA (Mee-sah) - Bass Guitar Nickname: "The Barefoot Assassin" MISA always performs with no shoes and "kills" everything she plays
Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) - Lead Guitar/Songwriter Nickname: "Mincho" “Kanamincho”
Miku Kobato(Mee-koo) -Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals Hardest working girls in music Nickname: "Little Pigeon" (Miku’s surname means “Little Pigeon”) ....po
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) -Lead Vocals Nickname: "The Princess" “Si-chan” Saiki is the Princess but Miku is Queen
I always considered Onset to be my favourite instrumental song - then I heard From Now On. Absolute masterpiece. 🤘✌
kinda like a rock classical mix really
@@Bekka_Noyb Yes, it has a sense of epic grandeur.
This certainly rocks but Onset will always have a special place in my ears. It was the first song I heard from them when I was looking for Babymetal vids. Stumbled onto that and the rest is history but I digress From Now on is still amazing and I love listening to it. I'd like to add though Without Holding Back is also a classic instrumental. Absolutely worth listening to.
@@peepinR That's exactly what happened for me. Onset popped up as a suggestion off a BM video and I said "What the heck, why not?" Listened to it 4 or 5 times in a row and have been hooked since.
Along with the suggestions for interviews, you can search for "Band-Maid Omajinai Time" on RUclips to see them goof around on stage with the audience.
I love when reactors have that moment of analysis for Band Maid that goes "Wow, what was that?" to "OMG I think this is something special"
Thanks for the great reactions :) They are all amazing instrumentalists- but it usually is the bassist Misa and drummer Akane who stand out first to people.
If I can recommend their songs that should be reacted to the MVs - Blooming, warning, daydreaming, dice, manners, rinne - to name the best ones :)
If you would like to hear some of Akane's best work, try their other great instrumental 'without holding back' - or maybe the best drumming, in the oft overlooked incredible 'honkai'.
Also of note is the amazing black hole (the live that comes with manners) - but imo it stands out even more for the incredible bass work all the way through if you pay attention.
p.s A few of these like Honkai do not have an official live or MV - but please dont react to the poor quality fan recordings. Its much better to react to the album version with just the music.
The only live ive seen of honkai is pretty bad audio and it spoils it imo. The just music album version in on YT like probably most of their songs.
Hello nice Reaction. The Gold Rush Interview have English subtitel and is really fun to watch. The Interview is splittet in 2 Videos. And Sorry for my Bad English 🙂
From Now On & Onset = Just a couple of average every day MASTERPIECES by BAND-MAID!!
I really think you'd enjoy comparing Secret My Lips to Secret Maiko Lips, which is performed by Band Maiko, their traditional April Fools alter ego band. Fun, BEAUTIFUL & and AWESOME song! (Both versions!)
Thanks again!🤘🤩🤘
If you go over to the Reddit Band-Maid SubReddit you can find translations of the many interviews the Ladies have done. Also on RUclips if you look for Band-Maid Music Gold Rush, you will find parts one and two, which there are several copies, ut one has the translation embeded the other you will have to use the close captions.
Hey, Cheezy, welcome to the legions of Maidiacs! For more insight into the band, check out the Music Gold Rush interviews #73 and #74 (ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html), and the Kannai Devil interviews on ForhroF's channel (ruclips.net/channel/UCaOgTaAAgG6vtfzglREQ9Fwvideos). Been loving your BM reactions, glad to have you aboard!
Thank you Sandcrab!
Highly recommend those Gold Rush videos!
ONSET is from "Band-Maid Tour Live"
held by BAND-MAID at Zepp Tokyo on April 13, 2018
Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): ruclips.net/user/BANDMAIDvideos
Setlist:
01． Domination
02． Play
03． Spirit!!
04． The Non-fiction Days
05． Moratoriamu
06． Alive-or-dead
07． Cross
08． Turn Me On
09． Don’t You Tell Me
10． Daydreaming
11． One And Only
12． Puzzle
13． Anemone
14． Dice
15． Secret My Lips
16． Clang
17． Fate
18． Onset
19． Carry On Living
20． Alone
21． Rock In Me
22． I Can’t Live Without You.
23． You.
24． Freedom
25． Real Existence
26． Choose Me
Cheezyxys, nice reaction. They are all amazing in different ways. But I want to humbly point out that the basic musical idea/composition is almost always Kanami's for the last 7-8 years. An adorable musical being.
masterpiece
Kanami style is such an enigma! I always wonder how she went from wanting to be a singer-song writer to her current rendition
貴方は本当にrockを理解してますね、出会えて嬉しいです､ARIGATO。
Onset MISA tucks her pick to slap.
I've always wanted to buy that camera person a beer for catching that 'pick flip/tuck so perfectly with all the lights and lasers going on. Pro move. 🙂
For Interviews check out the Band-Maid Gold Rush interviews (there are two parts, you can find them together on RUclips - with English Subs).
ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html
Hi Cheezyxyz, glad to know you are into them. If you want to know more about the band members, you should also watch a fan(Maidiac)-made documentary of Saiki (lead singer), Akane (drummer) and Kanami (lead guitarist/composer) by Ohrenje (his playlist : ruclips.net/video/3Mx_rZnqayg/видео.html&ab_channel=Ohrenje). Cheers !
Always amazing to watch them . They are Masters of catchy choruses , half times and the " one " bar of silence to hype you up. Great Songwriting . Without Holding back is another amazing Instrumental . BTW Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin saw them in Tokyo , and wanted to go backsatge to take a selfie with Akane ( Drummer ) . She tought someone were making Fun of her ! He said that she was one of the best live Drummers he had seen in his Life . He even called her the Incarnation of John Bonham . What a Compliment .( sorry for my english , i am german ) Love your Reactions btw
Sorry, but he NEVER said she was a reincarnation of Bonham. Someone wished he had said that. Good enough as it is and where it was.
@@jagjag3236 ok sorry read that a few times , but obviously wrong . She s amazing any way :)
@@arminthielen8570 No reason to apologize. Thanks anyway. Live well.
I love their instrumentals. I dont have an interview link for you, but check The band all have a go at drumming (the name says it all) or Kanami goes wild (special intro solo for live shows for song Moratorium) great moments from live shows.
Miku's magic time in London
I really like your reactions to BandMaid songs. Subbed!
Thanks NH Y!
Don’t know if you notice the bass solo, she went from using a pick to finger jamming to slap bass. First time hearing them. I had never seen them. Thanks for the reaction.
That's amazing! Thanks for the info my friend 🤘🤘🧀🧀
Akane is my spirit animal.
There is an interview with Herman Li of Dragonforce. It features Miku-chan and Kanami-san.
Cheezy...you bring the calm while Maids bring the storm 😁👍 You'll like 'Play' Live...finishes right where the Domination Live video starts. Began as instrumental but Saiki told the Bird to write some words. Its pure raw Maidage 👌🤘🤘🤘
Thanks Phil!
How did they all come start at the same time. Awesome. A tight group for sure.
suggest RINNE, Daydreaming, No Existece
You should check out Don't You Tell Me live, Zepp Tokyo
Lead guitar Kanami Tōno actually plays through a Mesa, rhythm guitar Miku Kobato plays through the EVH, and bass MISA plays through the Orange. There's a lot to like about these instrumentals but one thing that stands out to me is how Kanami's lead _becomes_ the vocal, especially in the choruses. Both she and MISA are very stylish in their playing. They phrase their lines very much like a human would say (or sing) them; they connect words into phrases, then they take a breath. I know there are some hotshots out there that can play more notes, but *how* they play the notes is what blows me away. Very very tasteful.
SHE ...... MISA - went from pick to slap to pick......
From Japan Thank you for BAND-MAID's reaction.
This is a collection of their interviews and introduction videos.
ruclips.net/p/PLLEZz5abHVMVEpds3-k6vJOKag7Lki_0J
This is a fan-made introduction.
ruclips.net/p/PLLEZz5abHVMVeJUgelki4Mp9xQU8_v9qy
An interview from 2018 ruclips.net/video/wysi2FQJHaM/видео.html and a newer one from 2021 about the "Unseen World" album, English YT subtitles.
Somehow my link to the second interview disappeared so... ruclips.net/video/JKvQ34ZYT9A/видео.html
Nice. Going back to the beginning is always a good idea when there is a lot to digest. This was a pretty sweet set for a reaction video. Kanami, lead guitar and song writer, develops the backing tracks. She studied piano since before grade school. I believe she did the final version in the studio for older songs. Not sure if she created/recorded the backing track for From Now On, but I'm pretty sure it was her music. The others apparently wanted an instrumental with an orchestral backing track and she obliged.
Kanami did make the orchestral parts. She bought the expansion packs/plug ins for her DAW so she can do an entire orchestra and then some.
Since you asked, here are some interviews and behind the scenes videos with English subtitles:
ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/JKvQ34ZYT9A/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/h52yoVzPBO4/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/7KdwFmM5dIY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/evX40oer8bk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/eNl9LsIquAI/видео.html
Fair warning...be prepared to fall in love with them as people, as well as musicians.
Bandmaid- Without Holding Back is my favorite instrumental from them. Check it out. It won't disappoint.
Thanks Dave, planning on it! 😎🧀🤘
One of MISA (bass player) talented among many is her technique to switch between pick and slap by putting her pick behind her ring finger really fast.
Nice reactions, and about interview there is one with English subtitles from many years ago for a tv show in Japan where they show their personalities
Thanks Tavo!
@@Cheezyxyz here is the link ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html
MISA tucks her pick behind her index finger. 😀
@@billb.5183 Nah, she makes a small slit in the space-time continuum and slips it in there. It's a technique she learned from the extraterrestrials she met that one time. She drew the picture on her custom Zippo lighter.
@@Cheezyxyz MISA tends to be pretty quiet in interviews, but there is a radio interview where she really opens up. It is on Ohrenje's channel with title "BAND-MAID Moments / Interview with MISA -Part 1-" (there is more but I don't the Ohrenje has uploaded it yet). Chris is a bass player himself and I think he put her at ease before asking more personal questions. It was broadcast on radio so there's not any video, but Ohrenje did some artwork and added English subtitles. It is quite good.
The lead guitarist actually uses a Mesa Triple Rectifier.
The 5150 belongs to the rhythm guitarist.
Check out ASTERISM songs Dawn, Rising Moon, Blaze, female guitarist watch her solo's and 7string bass solo's.....
I see you love the work that Akane puts in behind the kit. So please take a look at the official live version of 'Freedom'. She does a tasty drum solo in that one, that I think you will really appreciate.
I was a great reaction！ 😝👍👍👍
🇯🇵from Japan.
Sorry, but no. Miku, the rhythm guitarist rocks an EVH 5150, but this was at the Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert where she was playing a +13 Amp. The whole concert is on the Chinese site billibilli. Kanami always rocks a Mesa Boogie except in the early days when they were trying out a lot of different gear. You can see the diamond plate on the front.
Akane "Gorilla" Hirose, the worlds happiest drummer :)
Lord....I Love theses Women ! If the Maids ever needed help with anything, Maidaic's would come out of the woodwork too help them !!! 💯❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Here is an interview with the band with English subtitles.
ruclips.net/video/74FTyNSswqA/видео.html
When Kanami worked with the sound engineers on the Band-Maiko videos, it opened up a whole new world for her in adding different sounds and instruments to the backing tracks, and it's really on display in From Now On.