Girl on stage right is a Rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist so don’t expect solos from her. They aren’t a metal band. She’s the band founder and lyricist... and only started learning how to play the guitar from the girl on stage left, AFTER the band was formed. Trial by fire... their schedule has been so tight she has literally been learning and improving on stage. Their personalities added to their great music is What attracts and retains fans’ loyalty. Totally different genre from Lovebites though. So there are fans who love both and fans who love one over the other.
Ah, Miku, the role model I wish my girls would pay attention to lol. And now she kicks ass on her Zemaitis, adding in bends and other flairs in their later songs.
Miku is working hard and advancing. In the new MV of "Manners" she even gets a very short guitar solo. A sign of things to come, I think. She also does some screams and growls! in that one. And she does have a couple of vocal solos they insert sometimes in a concert to give Saiki a vocal break, including a cute and sexy little number "Rock in Me." Also she does maid cafe patter, talks about being an 810 year old pigeon, lots more, lots of Band-Maid lore engages the fans.
If you are a fan of energetic melodic hard rock, it is almost impossible not to like BAND-MAID, just my opinion. So many fantastic songs. Stellar musicianship composition and arrangement every time. Only 100 songs to go ;) , have fun.
Welcome aboard, David. You are embarking on (along with many others - 100 million YT views!) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (over a 100 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their later songs on Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, and Just Bring It drive even more - Manners, Different, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 30 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ruclips.net/video/__1th7ctgMo/видео.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: ruclips.net/video/4uIYBkAybCI/видео.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: ruclips.net/video/usWZvlGGDSs/видео.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 30 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 28 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! WATCH BAND-MAID PLAY THEIR LATEST HIT SINGLES "DIFFERENT" AND "AFTER LIFE!" In case you missed it... their live online was beyond expectations - and they were already stratospheric! Tightest, baddest, kickassest band on earth! BAND-MAID ONLINE OKYU-JI 2-HOUR LIVE CONCERT - ARCHIVED TICKETS ON SALE NOW! bandmaid.tokyo/contents/376042 (for info and membership discount) or at zaiko.io/event/333406
@@Lee-ws8we I gotta tell ya... Early Band-Maid is just as musically hot as current Band-Maid. It's just kinda like now, not many people, relatively, even know about this awesome, important group. Blows me away!
you asked if we were ready.... but you were not ready. they call the part of the eyes and the ears "the gap". Welcome to the rest of us fans. if you want better on the drummer. you need their song "freedom" some names for you Kanami - lead guitarist, composer Akane - Drummer (Gorilla) Miku - back up singer, rhythm guitarist, lyrics writer with Kanami (small pigeon) Misa - bassist (barefoot assassin) Saiki - lead singer (ice queen) Their live videos are some of the best. They love playing with each other (which is rare) and the love playing for the crowd
A thing about the "Gap" - Miku, and later the whole band, wanted to show that cute "Kawaii" girls (dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling without even breaking a sweat) could rock as hard as any guy band (sweating all over their so called, hip street / grunge clothes and making it look like what they're doing -- their "art" -- is so painful and hard)... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working all too well. Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. They are considered by many as the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all!
EXACTLY RIGHT Tom. You nailed it. I can't watch ttose try to look tuff and its difficult to play my stuff male bands anymore,, too embarrassing. hahaha.
@@paulread5218 lol Yeah, they kind of changed the paradigm, didn't they?! Women have been doing that in all walks of life. I can't watch all male bands or men's tennis anymore, for example, or other "usually" men's sports (except football) because it's just more entertaining and somehow meaningful to see females perform, now that it's at such a high (or higher ;-) level.
@@ronaldbowers2240 Yep, it’s an old entertainment business thing - nothing new in performing in custom. But because they are so talented with great songwriting, arrangements and fantastic tone.
Pretty much 90 percent of Japanese bands have a look, or "gimmick", no different from the Beatles wearing their suits, the Ramones in their ripped jeans and leather jackets, Judas Priest with all their studded leather and all that. Or for more extreme examples, KISS, Alice Cooper, Slipknot, or whatever. The hair metal bands had their schtick, Angus Young had his, Motorhead, Cheap Trick, etc...etc....The "just got home from work and woke up from a nap" look that's popular in the West (ie "grunge") is not as predominate in Japanese music, thankfully, 'cos I hate going to see bands who just look like they're wearing whatever clothes they could scrape off the bedroom floor because tomorrow's laundry day. Probably because I'm a photographer, so visuals are important to me, not just the music. I'm into the music mostly, but I'm also into the overall presentation. I liked when I was younger and bands looked like bands, and in Japan most of them still do. But shit, I forgot what I was going to say when I started typing.....well, one thing I'll say is that Akane is one of the most dynamic drummers you will ever see. You'll know what I mean after checking out more of their stuff. Oh, I remember! I was going to say that Lovebites and Band-Maid really have nothing in common. They're both all-female bands from Japan, but then so are hundreds of other bands. Stylistically tehy're completely different. Band-Maid are much close to classic Japanese rock bands like The Yellow Monkey, or even American bands like Cheap Trick, hard rock with a strong pop sensibility. Lovebites are thrash/power metal who have more in common with Maiden and Slayer than with Japanese bands. But I get why people who aren't so familiar with Japanese music would be tempted to make a comparison even though it's pretty much like comparing Nickelback to Rush because both bands are all-male and Canadian. I'll stop before I end up writing a book.
Nah write away it's all good and it's all accurate. I couldn't agree more with everything you said, especially about appreciating the visual. It's why KISS is to this day one of my favorite bands. TRUST ME....it's not because of their music. Even Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have gone on record in several interviews saying that their music is bubblegum buttrock....but it's simple to relate to and easy to remember, which leaves the door wide open for the visual spectacle of their live shows. I hate it when bands show up onstage and you can't tell if they're the actual band or the roadies....they're all dressed the same. I wear some pretty interesting stuff on stage when we perform, we all do. It's all visual and eye-catching. Gimmick? Kinda....except we're not all wearing the exact same style. I wear more spikes that anyone else in the band, our viola player wears a shiny black latex trenchcoat and rocks some ridiculous heels, one of our guitar players wears a shirt with one long sleeve and no sleeve on the other arm, but has leather bands on his wrist and elbow on that sleeveless arm....it's just all about putting on a show in every aspect, including the visual. So yeah, totally agree with you.
@@THEDavidHeretic Seeing you say your band has a viola player you might be interested in looking at some stuff by a Japanese symphonic power metal band Unlucky Morpheus, if you have not already. Fuki the singer is pretty prolific in the music scene with multiple bands and projects. Jill the violinist also has been involved with several bands and Fuki’s projects.
@@THEDavidHeretic - about visuals, Japanese Visual Kei is a form of glam rock and metal. Some interesting bands there. I especially like Exist-Trace. They are all female but play with gender bending styles, play any genre they damn well please or a fusion or none. The lead singer Jyou is as distinctive in her own way as Saiki of Band-Maid is in hers, instrument work is high level, overall they've held a place in my musical heart and music collection for some time, right behind Band-Maid who are my #1. Although I must say here, nobody drums like Akane! She's a freakin' locomotive driving Band-Maid's sound. Although Nemophila is up and coming on strong and a lot of fun, a metal and hard rock band. And their drummer Tamu is no slouch.
Akane is not my type normally. But when she bursts into a drum solo with that HUGE grin on her face she is the most attractive of any female, be they human, mermaid, pixie, or elf.
Welcome to the world of Band-Maid: genuinely the best rock band in the world right now. I 100% believe in that statement, and I think you will too, sooner or later. They just released a new album TODAY, and they are getting better and better by the day! You can literally listen to any song by them. They don't know how to make a bad song. Also, they are definitely a live band, so you should absolutely check out live performances most of the time! Looking forward to more Band-Maid reactions!
MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantle of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
Congratulations on discovering the best band to come around in decades, literally! You are going to get a ton of comments heaping tons of very high praise, and it is all warranted. There is literally Nothing these talented ladies can't do. They check every box. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
That was the 22nd of 23 songs at that concert, and they are still doing that kind of performance, which says a ton. You cannot go wrong with their official lives, I would suggest play (live), onset (live)...and for soften, power ballad wonderland (live). (if you want to see the drummer ina full on solo, there is Freedom (live).) (For harmonies, Daydreaming official MV and Puzzle Acoustic (live)
This is my take on their costumes. Judas Priest wore gay-club outfits, Motrley Crüe wore spandex, Kiss wore....well...they were Kiss, Rammstein...well...they are Rammstein, Shitno...err...I mean Slipknot were make, Manwar wear fur and speedos, Alice Cooper used make-up, Marilyn Manson...well...was Marilyn Manson. The list of rock and metal-acts that had a schtick is endless. In Japan they had the visual key movement were things were extravagant and beautiful. A maid costume isn't really that far out there. They've called the maid outfits their battle armor. When they put them on first timers don't expect this music and gets an even bigger surprise. In all honestly it's almost necessary to have something to set you apart from all the other bands visually in Japan. There are just so incredibly many band of crazy talented musicians that talent alone might not be enough. They would probably never have made as much media as they have if wasn't for the "gap". It's kind of the same that every Japanese band that has toured abroad calls it a world tour as a marketing thing. If that tour was 400 people in a dingy rock-club doesn't matter. They are after all a Japanese band that has to break through the noice in the Japanese entertainment industry. Doing that takes a lot more than pure musical talent.
Don't forget about the Red Hot Chili Peppers when they were still good. They used to wear a single sock..and not on their feet..and those single socks didn't stay on for very long, either. Usually it took about half of the first song to be over and that's how ROCK OUT WITH YOUR #%@! OUT! got started.
excellent explanation. I have to same the same thing to some of my friends. KISS is the 1st one I point out. Their look was laughed at being over the top when KISS started out but it was their music that made their fans embrace the KISS look
Amazing answer man!! About the battle armor thing, it gets to the point where they don't take pictures with you if you find them roaming around Shibuya because they're not wearing the maid outfit. That's what Kanami told me when I met her back in 2018. At least she shook my hand and thanked me for the support!! such a shy genius!!
I grew up on classic rock, this is my favorite band now. Kanami, lead guitarist is one of my fav all time guitarists. Try their live instrumental Onset. Kanamis influences are Carlos Santana, Larry Carlton, EVH. Jimmy Page caught them in Tokyo, and did a photo with drummer Akane, calling her one of best drummers since Bonham. The maid outfits they think of as their armor. It's an image, with their stage setups, chandeliers, light stands. It's not a gimmick, as Rythum guitarist Miku, worked in a maid cafe in Tokyo, where tourists take in. She found how folks loved it. So she thought, what if you heard something incredible, and it caught you by surprise. But yeah, Onset, really showcases their talent. Puzzle is brilliant, more riffs in it then other bands have in multiple songs. Moratorium, great crowd interactions.
This was the first BAND-MAID video I watched (last March) and I was hooked within the first half of the song. Bought all their back-catalogue on itunes that night, then decided I wanted them on CD too. Have spent rather a lot since on merchandise since then - new album "Unseen World" should be delivered tomorrow too. No band has 'hooked' me like this one. I've listened to their music/watched videos pretty much every single day since then. They are incredible. They have some very good songs, and lots of really good songs, but you'll struggle to find anything approaching a bad song. I'll let others fill you in on their history etc. * This was the second last song in a 2hr set. They have so much energy. Try "Freedom" live from same show, or "Manners" from the new album (or literally ANYTHING else from their offical channel)..
Enjoyed the review. They are hard rock based but pull from many influences and have a certain je ne sais quoi that few bands have. Their new album, Unseen World, is unrelenting, crazy, and creative. Band-Maid is the type of band that when they release a single, the b-side is often better than the a-side.
You've discovered the best rock band on the planet. Like others said you got hit by "the gap". That moment you think you're about to hear some cutesy bubblegum crap and then they start shredding and ones mind is instantly blown. Five insanely talented young ladies who put the band together themselves and compose a vast majority of their songs since 2016. Talent, showmanship, chemistry, crowd interaction and doing it all with a smile on their face as they're doing what they love and it shows. If you think Akane (the drummer) was great here you might need some new undies after you listen to "Freedom" live.
@@danieltull9583 Hi Daniel. That bottle doesn't actually exist other than in my imagination. I'd get sued by MISA for trying to sell it. But if she does want to start releasing her own brand of whisky i'd be happy to design the bottles for her :)
From JAPAN ■ Introducing BAND MAID and the latest news. (^^♪ Thank you for Reaction BAND MAID. BAND MAID is a 5-member girls rock band. They are hard rock band and are now considered by fans to be one of the best hard rock bands in the world. They usually perform 23 songs and 2 hours live. They were formed in Japan in 2013 by side guitarist Miku Kobato. Kobato had experience working at a maid cafe in Akihabara Tokyo and had the idea of playing hard rock with a maid costume. That's why the band was named Band-Maid. "Thrill" was their first music video in 2014, played 2 million times in two weeks and saved them from breaking up. At that time they were just around 19-22 years old. And then they have been doing LIVE overseas and increasing their fans. Now they are writing, composing and arranging all the songs. 32 songs have been released on their official RUclips, all of which are killer songs. BAND MAID's online full live December 13th. The new songs "Different", "After Life"’ and Instrumental "Don't be long" will also be performed. Full scale live is 2 hours. 23 songs are played and there is also their cute conversation. ★Ticket site： l-tike.zaiko.io/e/bandmaid1213 ★You can watch it with anyone at any time until March 13th, Japan time .They will release a new album 14 songs "Unseen World" in January 20 . They canceled the Budokan live on February 11th, but will do an online streaming live on that day. New songs will be played. Official RUclips ruclips.net/user/BANDMAIDvideos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2126 ■ Official videos are often not blocked. ■ For hard rock, "Different" "DOMINATION" "Secret my lips," "Rinne," "DICE." "PLAY." and "Onset." ( "DOMINATION" is the 22nd song of 23 songs.2020 2.14 Shibuya Tokyo LIVE ■ English subtitles of the lyrics."） For power ballads, "Wonderland ," "Endless story ,"and "Daydreaming" For a fun live, "FREEDOM(Live) ," "CROSS", and "Choose me ■ English subtitles of the lyrics." All English lyrics song, "Dragon Cry" and "Don't Let Me Down" Japanese style "Secret maiko lips" and "GION-CHO" ■ April Fool's gift BAND MAIKO version. My most favorite songs right now are the "Puzzle" band version and the acoustic version. (^^♪ BAND MEMBER They are unique, serious, shy and cute women. Miku Kobato : Side guitar, back vocal, lyricist, band founder, Public relations officer, Kobato is a small pigeon! She was the lead singer when the band was founded, but since Saiki became the lead singer, she started playing the side guitar for the first time. Saiki : Lead vocal, the youngest, and member call her a teacher and she make various decisions. likes bullet trains. Kanami Tono : Lead guitar, composer (prolific genius), good at piano. hobby is reading. good at making sweets. Akane Hirose : Drummer, good at funny faces, She is a big eater. She loves anime. She has a lot of friends. Misa : Bassist, stage drinks are liquor, play with bare feet. She is the most shy and reticent. good at cooking There is a good interview to find out about their personality. Lead singer Saiki has been tricked into joining the band. She says she wouldn't have participated if she hadn't been fooled. The interview has the first half and the second half. ruclips.net/video/e3GTljG2bns/видео.html ruclips.net/video/YzWETTu-4iE/видео.html
And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Think that song times 50! All of their live stuff is fantastic. Even some of the fancams are pretty cool. I'm a middle aged guy that has heard a lot of different stuff, and I think they are the best rock band in the world today! I recommend for live: Play and Freedom, for MV my favs are Dice, Different, Manners (the new one that just came out), and Secret My Lips.
Most of thaose are in the que, added your name to the requesters. I still need links for Dice, Different, and Secret My Lips so that way I watch the correct video.
@@THEDavidHeretic You can find most of them on their own page. ruclips.net/channel/UCJToUvYrmkmTCR-bluEaQfA there's a few that are hard to on youtube but can find on other sites.
Fasten your seatbelts, you´ve seen nothing... I mean that´s a little teaser and to add a little bit more information and knowledge about this AWESOME band: They are writing the songs on their own, mainly Kanami (lead guitar) and writing the lyrics too... Miku (backvocals, lead guitar and former of the band) Have fun, discover them more, it´s a deep pigeon hole and it rocks and is fun as hell!
One of the greatest live bands on the planet. You're right in saying "great show"...there's a lot of videos on their channel from this concert. 20+ song list of non stop rocking enjoyment, I believe this particular song was the 22nd of the night? Which tells you something they still have that kind of energy after playing for two hours.
Nice! This band is blowing up Reaction channels this year, but it really is the best when that reactor is honest and especially if they can explain why they liked something specific. You caught Misa's move with the pick and Akane's super clean fills and change ups. Most do not. Tons of comments with info and suggestions. Enjoy! You are about to head down a very deep pigeon hole you didn't know you needed! haha
Been waiting for a DH Band-Maid reaction and it did not disappoint. Watching you try and process the beginning was entertaining. I just discovered them last year and they are absolutely incredible. You are in for a fantastic journey. Love your reactions and analysis to songs. ....and BTW, I adore Lovebites too.
Welcome to the world of these very talented ladies. They are a phenomenal band as you just witnessed. There are a lot of very talented rock groups from Japan that people are just starting to discover and recognize recently. However, out of all of them, Band-Maid stand out of the crowd. They are in the league of their own. Their musicianship, showmanship, composition and song writing is absolutely top tier. They are just a top notch band that should be more popular than they are. Hopefully, if word spread more, they will get the global recognition that they deserve. Thanks for the reaction and if you like this one I guarantee you will not be disappointed in the rest of their Discography. There is a lot to choose from, including songs from their latest album, Unseen World, which is shaping out to be one of their best releases to date. Make sure to check out more of their music. 🤘
Oh David, I don't think you fully understand the train you just boarded... But you are getting ready to find out, lol. Band-Maid has been around, and always the same line up, so they have a lot of good material you have not heard... yet....
Everyone who loves this band is pushing it constantly. There are a lot of great all female bands out of Japan but Band Maid is by far my favorite. THEY DO NOT HAVE A BAD SONG. Their MVs are fine but where they really shine is live. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame went to one of their shows and was so impressed with Akane (the drummer, aka Gorilla) that he wanted to meet her back stage and did. Miku, Rhythm GTR, started the band with the idea of the gap between what was visible as opposed to the type of music they wanted to play. The look is based on Japanese Maid Cafes where she worked at one time. She contacted Kanami (Lead GTR) who contacted Akane (drums) who contacted Misa (Bass and by the way, she's referred to as the Silent Assassin because she very rarely talks. She also plays barefoot and drinks whiskey or beer during performances.) Miku was originally going to be the singer but she demoted herself because she didn't feel her voice was strong enough and their management set them up with Saiki (Voice) who they felt was able to push the sound that was desired. Their very first MV was Thrill and that got so many "what did I just watch?" reactions they were off and running. They didn't write their own music at first but for the last three or four albums it's been pretty much them. Kanami writes the music with the others putting in their musical input and Miku writes the lyrics. Saiki is the quality control. They just put out their newest album HIDDEN WORLD and although it has some more traditional sounding things on it there are parts that are almost speed metal only better. I think Kanami is a musical genius because no two songs are alike. I hope you continue on this journey because I can guarantee you won't be sorry. If you really want to hear Akane on drums watch FREEDOM from this same live show. This show is great but I don't like the mix nearly as well as Zep Tokyo 2018. Enjoy. By the way, anybody ever tell you you look a little like Mick Box of Uriah Heep? Just saying. LOL
Already in the que, added your name to the requesters. I've been told I look like Chris Jericho, Vince Neil.....pretty much anyone with long blonde hair. I'm used to it. The girls love it, so I'm not about to disappoint them....especially my wife.
Glad you liked it. Happy to have given you the recommendation. Welcome to the wonderful world of Band Maid. I grew up in the 80s and listened to all the well known rock bands and at the present time my favorite band is Band Maid. Kanami (lead guitar) is actually Miku's guitar teacher (rhythm guitar/backing vocals). Miku never played guitar before. Miku who started band was supposed to be lead singer but didn't think her voice was strong enough to sing the types of songs she wanted band to play. So she fired herself and hired Saiki to sing. If you like Akane on drums check out their song "Freedom" Akane has a extended drum solo on that. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html
Their live performances are always amazing, Saw someone else suggest "ONSET"... that's like required! PLAY, FREEDOM and MORATORIUM if you can find the live performances are great. DICE is one of the few that seems better on Music Video, the live performance mixes usually have the guitar too low. Also DIFFERENT and MANNERS just came out recently, and have Music Videos.
You do Band Maid....I do Subscribe. You will be reading a lot of comments about this band. There are a lot of us Maidiacs!! So looking forward to you hearing the rest of their music. You will not be disappointed. Thank you
There is no post production. This is all straight from the mixing board, They are just that good! The maids always have fun! They call there fans Masters and Princesses. Band Maid = No bad songs
Yes, the tightness is genuine, but there is obviously a remix. They'd have to adjust level's of each track or it wouldn't translate into a good recorded mix because it is recorded str8 off the board. EQ tweaking would be needed. Cheers!
If it's official live footage then there has been post-production. All bands do it. Of course that doesn't mean that they've changed things up completely. It is still a fact.
MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin. The best hard Rock band in the world right now. You got to see how talented these 5 musicians really are and how much fun they have on stage with each other. You got Gapped. Ma halo to Alex, Kasey and Haru for spreading the B-M love to new peeps 🤙🏼
BAND-MAID... best live rock band out today!!! They combine rock, metal, punk, pop, jazz and progressive into a sound all their own. Enjoy the ride down the Pigeon Hole where every song is great. Suggest more live videos - Real Existence, Play, Onset, Freedom as well as MV's - Blooming, Rinne, Different, Manners.
I need links for Real Existence, Blooming, Rinne, and Different so I watch the correct videos. All the rest are already in the que, and I added your name to the requesters.
No no no! Dont compare please.. the word "LOVE MORE THAN" is very sensitive to fan base of each and any group.. 😅😅😅.. and both group plays different style of music... btw, welcome aboard sir...
Your initial reaction was the same as mine. I ran sound for 45 years! I am more into jazz... but these girls absolutely rock! I didn’t expect this at all! I am blown away! It’s not the gimmick here. The “gimmick” is only a minor thing that brings focus to the wonderful talent on stage. Simply amazing!
The guitar player on stage right, Miku Kobato (also the brainchild of this band and main lyricist), only started learning guitar from the lead guitarist (Kanami Tono) on stage left AFTER the band was formed back in 2013. She's come very far since then but don't be expecting anything too technical from her yet. Great reaction and you're one of the few to notice MISA (bass player) switch from pick to slapping) on first listen. Good job! Stay safe and keep reacting to BAND-MAID! Your subs will definitely increase with more reactions from this band.
Great reaction!! I was so blown away by these ladies that I traveled a thousand miles to see them twice in NYC in September of 2019 & had planned my first trip to Japan for their February 11th show at Budokan, sadly that had to be canceled. I'll be looking forward to your next BAND-MAID reaction.
Just subscribed. I will enjoy watching your Band-Maid journey. They played in NYC 2019. Two shows, the Gramercy Theatre and The Mercury Lounge. They were awesome shows.
Awesome welcome to The Fanbase, glad to have you among us. I love hearing when people like yourself enjoy what I'm creating for you, it let's me know I'm doing something right and to keep pushing and putting our more content.
Akane Hirose the drummer is the leader of the band, though Miku Kobato the rythm guitarist is the founder. Google them and read all about them :) As someone below has already mentioned, Band-Maid is the best HardRock band on the planet right now. And has been since their formation in 2013. With no line-up change. This band is as tight as it gets.
this band is magical. gimmick-wise, Kanami looks extra badass shredding away on her guitar, and it just wouldn't be the same without her maid getup. for some reason, her outfit has always remained the most true to the classic maid look. they just released a new album.. available on spotify.. 3 music videos have been released in the past month.. they've upped their game yet again
One of the tightest bands I've ever seen, and in the 80's I was in the rock scenes for years with some of the best. Plus they have sooo much fun and are happy to play for the patrons. While a lot of bands fight for attention on the front stage. These girls share in the pure stage presents and love every minute of it.
You can love both Lovebites and Band Maid. I do. I like one better than the other but I do not put them against each other in my mind. Sort of like when they compare Bonham and Paice or Led and Deep Purple, Clapton vs Page vs Beck (yardbirds) etc. Back in the late 60s and 70s we had our favs but Yes vs ELP or Rush vs Cream was just us admitting we liked them all and whatever mood we were in we just listened to them all lol. Ah you know what I mean!! I stink at trying to make my point.
This is a SPECIAL band! Miku used to be a cafe maid...and she is in FULL possession of, well, an unusual mind! hahaha...You'll find the members of this band are genuine characters that, together, produce a sort of "band personality" that's rather vivacious.
What I've always said about their maid gimmick is the gimmick will get you that first listen but it's the music and musicianship that will keep you coming back.
Me: old head banger-66. My top 5 favorites have changed with time. New, current favorite top 5. 1. Band-Maid 2. Lovebites 3. BABYMETAL (3 ladies up front, backing band is *Kami band(male). 4. Mary's Blood 5. Aldious All Japanese. All Female* And yes I put all these ladies ahead of Metallica AC/DC and everybody else.
In 2016, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin caught a performance of Band-Maid in Tokyo and asked for a photo-op with their drummer, Akane Hirose. Reportedly he told her that she was like a reincarnation of John Bonham. For those who don't know, BAND-MAID played in the Classic Rock Awards 2016 and received the Japan Next Generation prize. After the show Jimmy Page, asked Akane for a photo.
Their official live videos are almost always better to react to than their MV's, simply because they do a lot more instrumentally and you can really appreciate their showmanship and musical chops. I would suggest watching their live vids of "Play", "Onset" and "Freedom".
You picked the time to find them, better late than never, you got a good one to get you started. Now they have just released 3 new MV in 3 weeks and possible another coming next week...
Maidiacs inc! MOAR BAND-MAID! Glad you enjoyed! If you plan to listen to more, make sure you check their live versions as they are typically better. They did just release a new album and posted 3 MVs. I'd recommend checking out Manners if you want to hear some 70s groove rock. Check out Warning! If you want a heavier fast paced song. These ladies write all their own songs. Lead guitarist composes everything. Backup vocals/rhythm writes all the lyrics.
Just found your channel. Cant wait to see what you have coming for us. Loved this reaction as well as the Sabaton reaction. More of this please . Great reactions btw. I really like the break down of the songs you make.
Miku, stage right, just picked up playing when she created the band. Early work she was just holding the guitar as a prop. Stage left, Kanami, has been teaching her and she has come a long long way. Miku has shined some in the new album.
If you like band maid or lovebites more has nothing to do with quality, skill or talent. It is only about musical taste. They are both epic in what they are doing in their respectable field/genre. 🖤🎀🐺🤘
Best hard rock band today, they keep getting better! Somebody has probably already said it, but for a "fun" song and cool drumming check out "Freedom" live.
I grew up listening to 80's metal (some of the best) and these ladies are phenomenal. Not a weak link in the band. Expert musicians of course, but great writing, compositions and arrangements as well.
@@THEDavidHeretic they just released this video today. For the song warning! ruclips.net/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/видео.html As for no god no video just a spotify link open.spotify.com/track/5f2udv7g5tibQ2QvsENzhb?si=9u1KomS0RFakgqHgpy2-Rw
First time here, great react! Next you can react to "Blooming" music video. They'll knock you down with rock then pick you up and kiss you with some of the best harmonies around, awesome tune. Glad you picked up on MISA and her switching from pick to slap, you're on it. I have this DVD concert and it's wonderful! Even "Miku's Magic Time" is fun, as always. This is song 23 of their 24 song concert and no lack of energy. BTW- Miku (Zemaitis rhythm guitar) worked for several years at a Japanese Maid Cafe and she is the founder of this band, great back story here since she never played guitar until she stepped down as lead singer for Saiki's pipes......Harumph!
I wouldn't say one band is better than another in the case of Lovebites and Band-Maid. I would say it's a preference on the type of genre you like. If you like heavy metal, Lovebites is your band. If you like hard rock, Band-Maid is the choice. Band-Maid is my favorite and likely has the broader appeal but I can appreciate Lovebites' undeniable talents.
Yeah, maids in Japan! I'm watching these girls about four years now and i think first reaction of everyone of us was pretty similar. And yes, they totally don't rely on their outfit but it really is one of the most outstanding recognition marks we can see i guess. When you see a guy with a stovepipe hat and a guitar you immediately know it can be only one, right? Same kind of uniqueness here. World Domination really seems to be the authorized claim of theses ladies. But you know what? Just one day ago i saw a band i haven't heard before and for the first time it was comparable somehow to the maids in a different way and they really stuck on me - Lovebites! xD
This was my first time ever hearing of and listening to a song by this band, and maid gimmick aside they performed well, and like you said while the gimmick does help them stand out they don't need it or overly rely on it, which is where I think the criticisms with gimmick bands come from (I'm not used to listening to gimmick bands so this is just my guess).
Cool i found you react also to Band - Maid, my second favourite band :). They are hard rock, meanwhile Lovebites are more Power Metal. This contrast "what i see- what i hear", its what i like, in these bands: cute, kawaii, princesses, talented and badasses.
Yeah this is a tight rock band created by the rhythm guitarist and back up vocalist Miku. She used to work at a Japanese maids cafe and thought it would be cute to start a band with this concept. So she found the lead guitarist Kanami, she knew, Akane the drummer, she knew Misa the bassist from music school and that's the beginning. But Miku said her vocals weren't cool enough and found Saiki the as lead vocals. About Akane the drummer, Jimmy Page saw their concert and ask to meet Akane, she couldn't believe it, she thought it was a prank.
you have reacted to the best band in the world now...!!! Jimmy Page saw them live in Japan and after the show went backstage and wanted to meet Akane, claiming that she is the best drummer he's ever seen! If Jimmy Page says that you are the best there is, I don't know what more I can say. Akane first thought that the member of staff was making a silly prank, but thereafter Jimmy shows up asking her for a photo...! How cool is that?!)))
After a few songs you no longer notice the maid costumes. You are too involved in trying to understand how someone's fingers and hands can move that fast :-D
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The girls call it the gap. Meaning what you see does not compute with what you hear.
simple and true explanation
Very fitting
They pique your curiosity with their outfits but the music makes you stick around.
They are aliens. Band Maid is the best band hard rock of the milky way.
Girl on stage right is a Rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist so don’t expect solos from her. They aren’t a metal band. She’s the band founder and lyricist... and only started learning how to play the guitar from the girl on stage left, AFTER the band was formed. Trial by fire... their schedule has been so tight she has literally been learning and improving on stage.
Their personalities added to their great music is What attracts and retains fans’ loyalty. Totally different genre from Lovebites though. So there are fans who love both and fans who love one over the other.
Ah, Miku, the role model I wish my girls would pay attention to lol. And now she kicks ass on her Zemaitis, adding in bends and other flairs in their later songs.
I LOVE BOTH ! How can you NOT ? best 2 bands on the planet.
Not metal? You dont have your volume up loud enough my man.
They seem to jump Genres quite a bit, their latest album is a whole lot of metal.
Miku is working hard and advancing. In the new MV of "Manners" she even gets a very short guitar solo. A sign of things to come, I think.
She also does some screams and growls! in that one.
And she does have a couple of vocal solos they insert sometimes in a concert to give Saiki a vocal break, including a cute and sexy little number "Rock in Me."
Also she does maid cafe patter, talks about being an 810 year old pigeon, lots more, lots of Band-Maid lore engages the fans.
If you are a fan of energetic melodic hard rock, it is almost impossible not to like BAND-MAID, just my opinion. So many fantastic songs. Stellar musicianship composition and arrangement every time. Only 100 songs to go ;) , have fun.
Welcome aboard, David. You are embarking on (along with many others - 100 million YT views!) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (over a 100 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular.
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their later songs on Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, and Just Bring It drive even more - Manners, Different, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 30 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ruclips.net/video/__1th7ctgMo/видео.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: ruclips.net/video/4uIYBkAybCI/видео.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: ruclips.net/video/usWZvlGGDSs/видео.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.).
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience.
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 30 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 28 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
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Thanks for the djrayboston link, I checked out a little and will check out some more later, I was thinking I heard that Akane DJ some...
@@Lee-ws8we I gotta tell ya... Early Band-Maid is just as musically hot as current Band-Maid. It's just kinda like now, not many people, relatively, even know about this awesome, important group. Blows me away!
you asked if we were ready.... but you were not ready. they call the part of the eyes and the ears "the gap". Welcome to the rest of us fans. if you want better on the drummer. you need their song "freedom"
some names for you
Kanami - lead guitarist, composer
Akane - Drummer (Gorilla)
Miku - back up singer, rhythm guitarist, lyrics writer with Kanami (small pigeon)
Misa - bassist (barefoot assassin)
Saiki - lead singer (ice queen)
Their live videos are some of the best. They love playing with each other (which is rare) and the love playing for the crowd
A thing about the "Gap" - Miku, and later the whole band, wanted to show that cute "Kawaii" girls (dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling without even breaking a sweat) could rock as hard as any guy band (sweating all over their so called, hip street / grunge clothes and making it look like what they're doing -- their "art" -- is so painful and hard)... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done!
Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working all too well. Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. They are considered by many as the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all!
EXACTLY RIGHT Tom. You nailed it. I can't watch ttose try to look tuff and its difficult to play my stuff male bands anymore,, too embarrassing. hahaha.
@@paulread5218 lol Yeah, they kind of changed the paradigm, didn't they?! Women have been doing that in all walks of life. I can't watch all male bands or men's tennis anymore, for example, or other "usually" men's sports (except football) because it's just more entertaining and somehow meaningful to see females perform, now that it's at such a high (or higher ;-) level.
Every time someone says they don’t need the maid image, I mention KISS and their gimmick.
@@ronaldbowers2240 Yep, it’s an old entertainment business thing - nothing new in performing in custom. But because they are so talented with great songwriting, arrangements and fantastic tone.
Tom do you remember that i said a year ago that i'll come here to give you a like a year later for your great comment....well here i am.🙂👋
Next go for Band Maid, go for their instrumental "Onset". Pure musicianship.
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Pretty much 90 percent of Japanese bands have a look, or "gimmick", no different from the Beatles wearing their suits, the Ramones in their ripped jeans and leather jackets, Judas Priest with all their studded leather and all that. Or for more extreme examples, KISS, Alice Cooper, Slipknot, or whatever. The hair metal bands had their schtick, Angus Young had his, Motorhead, Cheap Trick, etc...etc....The "just got home from work and woke up from a nap" look that's popular in the West (ie "grunge") is not as predominate in Japanese music, thankfully, 'cos I hate going to see bands who just look like they're wearing whatever clothes they could scrape off the bedroom floor because tomorrow's laundry day. Probably because I'm a photographer, so visuals are important to me, not just the music. I'm into the music mostly, but I'm also into the overall presentation. I liked when I was younger and bands looked like bands, and in Japan most of them still do. But shit, I forgot what I was going to say when I started typing.....well, one thing I'll say is that Akane is one of the most dynamic drummers you will ever see. You'll know what I mean after checking out more of their stuff. Oh, I remember! I was going to say that Lovebites and Band-Maid really have nothing in common. They're both all-female bands from Japan, but then so are hundreds of other bands. Stylistically tehy're completely different. Band-Maid are much close to classic Japanese rock bands like The Yellow Monkey, or even American bands like Cheap Trick, hard rock with a strong pop sensibility. Lovebites are thrash/power metal who have more in common with Maiden and Slayer than with Japanese bands. But I get why people who aren't so familiar with Japanese music would be tempted to make a comparison even though it's pretty much like comparing Nickelback to Rush because both bands are all-male and Canadian. I'll stop before I end up writing a book.
Nah write away it's all good and it's all accurate. I couldn't agree more with everything you said, especially about appreciating the visual. It's why KISS is to this day one of my favorite bands. TRUST ME....it's not because of their music. Even Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have gone on record in several interviews saying that their music is bubblegum buttrock....but it's simple to relate to and easy to remember, which leaves the door wide open for the visual spectacle of their live shows. I hate it when bands show up onstage and you can't tell if they're the actual band or the roadies....they're all dressed the same. I wear some pretty interesting stuff on stage when we perform, we all do. It's all visual and eye-catching. Gimmick? Kinda....except we're not all wearing the exact same style. I wear more spikes that anyone else in the band, our viola player wears a shiny black latex trenchcoat and rocks some ridiculous heels, one of our guitar players wears a shirt with one long sleeve and no sleeve on the other arm, but has leather bands on his wrist and elbow on that sleeveless arm....it's just all about putting on a show in every aspect, including the visual. So yeah, totally agree with you.
@@THEDavidHeretic Seeing you say your band has a viola player you might be interested in looking at some stuff by a Japanese symphonic power metal band Unlucky Morpheus, if you have not already. Fuki the singer is pretty prolific in the music scene with multiple bands and projects. Jill the violinist also has been involved with several bands and Fuki’s projects.
@@THEDavidHeretic - about visuals, Japanese Visual Kei is a form of glam rock and metal. Some interesting bands there. I especially like Exist-Trace. They are all female but play with gender bending styles, play any genre they damn well please or a fusion or none. The lead singer Jyou is as distinctive in her own way as Saiki of Band-Maid is in hers, instrument work is high level, overall they've held a place in my musical heart and music collection for some time, right behind Band-Maid who are my #1. Although I must say here, nobody drums like Akane! She's a freakin' locomotive driving Band-Maid's sound.
Although Nemophila is up and coming on strong and a lot of fun, a metal and hard rock band. And their drummer Tamu is no slouch.
Akane is not my type normally. But when she bursts into a drum solo with that HUGE grin on her face she is the most attractive of any female, be they human, mermaid, pixie, or elf.
The gimmick might get you an initial look, but if you can't back it up with the music, the gimmick doesn't matter. Band-Maid can back it up.
Welcome to the world of Band-Maid: genuinely the best rock band in the world right now. I 100% believe in that statement, and I think you will too, sooner or later.
They just released a new album TODAY, and they are getting better and better by the day!
You can literally listen to any song by them. They don't know how to make a bad song. Also, they are definitely a live band, so you should absolutely check out live performances most of the time!
Looking forward to more Band-Maid reactions!
Yup, what @Petershelson said !!!!!!!!
MISA! MISA! MISA!
Holding the line in solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantle of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind!
More Band Maid Always!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
The Drummer got Recognition by JIMMY PAGE.. yes jimmy page of Led Zeppelin..
Congratulations on discovering the best band to come around in decades, literally! You are going to get a ton of comments heaping tons of very high praise, and it is all warranted. There is literally Nothing these talented ladies can't do. They check every box. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
That was the 22nd of 23 songs at that concert, and they are still doing that kind of performance, which says a ton. You cannot go wrong with their official lives, I would suggest play (live), onset (live)...and for soften, power ballad wonderland (live). (if you want to see the drummer ina full on solo, there is Freedom (live).) (For harmonies, Daydreaming official MV and Puzzle Acoustic (live)
Most of those are already in the que. I need a link for Wonderland so I watch the correct video.
@@THEDavidHeretic They have a live up on their official you tube page that most people use.
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Yes! Preach the good word!
This is my take on their costumes. Judas Priest wore gay-club outfits, Motrley Crüe wore spandex, Kiss wore....well...they were Kiss, Rammstein...well...they are Rammstein, Shitno...err...I mean Slipknot were make, Manwar wear fur and speedos, Alice Cooper used make-up, Marilyn Manson...well...was Marilyn Manson. The list of rock and metal-acts that had a schtick is endless. In Japan they had the visual key movement were things were extravagant and beautiful. A maid costume isn't really that far out there. They've called the maid outfits their battle armor. When they put them on first timers don't expect this music and gets an even bigger surprise.
In all honestly it's almost necessary to have something to set you apart from all the other bands visually in Japan. There are just so incredibly many band of crazy talented musicians that talent alone might not be enough. They would probably never have made as much media as they have if wasn't for the "gap". It's kind of the same that every Japanese band that has toured abroad calls it a world tour as a marketing thing. If that tour was 400 people in a dingy rock-club doesn't matter. They are after all a Japanese band that has to break through the noice in the Japanese entertainment industry. Doing that takes a lot more than pure musical talent.
Don't forget about the Red Hot Chili Peppers when they were still good. They used to wear a single sock..and not on their feet..and those single socks didn't stay on for very long, either. Usually it took about half of the first song to be over and that's how ROCK OUT WITH YOUR #%@! OUT! got started.
excellent explanation. I have to same the same thing to some of my friends. KISS is the 1st one I point out. Their look was laughed at being over the top when KISS started out but it was their music that made their fans embrace the KISS look
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Amazing answer man!! About the battle armor thing, it gets to the point where they don't take pictures with you if you find them roaming around Shibuya because they're not wearing the maid outfit. That's what Kanami told me when I met her back in 2018. At least she shook my hand and thanked me for the support!! such a shy genius!!
@@dearkazuscorner2549 very cool. Did you chat with her at the pre concert Meet and Greet???
I grew up on classic rock, this is my favorite band now. Kanami, lead guitarist is one of my fav all time guitarists. Try their live instrumental Onset. Kanamis influences are Carlos Santana, Larry Carlton, EVH. Jimmy Page caught them in Tokyo, and did a photo with drummer Akane, calling her one of best drummers since Bonham. The maid outfits they think of as their armor. It's an image, with their stage setups, chandeliers, light stands. It's not a gimmick, as Rythum guitarist Miku, worked in a maid cafe in Tokyo, where tourists take in. She found how folks loved it. So she thought, what if you heard something incredible, and it caught you by surprise.
But yeah, Onset, really showcases their talent. Puzzle is brilliant, more riffs in it then other bands have in multiple songs. Moratorium, great crowd interactions.
Welcome to Band Maid!!
Enjoying the ride!!
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This was the first BAND-MAID video I watched (last March) and I was hooked within the first half of the song. Bought all their back-catalogue on itunes that night, then decided I wanted them on CD too. Have spent rather a lot since on merchandise since then - new album "Unseen World" should be delivered tomorrow too. No band has 'hooked' me like this one. I've listened to their music/watched videos pretty much every single day since then. They are incredible. They have some very good songs, and lots of really good songs, but you'll struggle to find anything approaching a bad song. I'll let others fill you in on their history etc.
* This was the second last song in a 2hr set. They have so much energy. Try "Freedom" live from same show, or "Manners" from the new album (or literally ANYTHING else from their offical channel)..
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Enjoyed the review. They are hard rock based but pull from many influences and have a certain je ne sais quoi that few bands have. Their new album, Unseen World, is unrelenting, crazy, and creative. Band-Maid is the type of band that when they release a single, the b-side is often better than the a-side.
You've discovered the best rock band on the planet. Like others said you got hit by "the gap". That moment you think you're about to hear some cutesy bubblegum crap and then they start shredding and ones mind is instantly blown. Five insanely talented young ladies who put the band together themselves and compose a vast majority of their songs since 2016. Talent, showmanship, chemistry, crowd interaction and doing it all with a smile on their face as they're doing what they love and it shows.
If you think Akane (the drummer) was great here you might need some new undies after you listen to "Freedom" live.
Yep, well said. Jason's right, "Freedom" next please Mr Heretic :)
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@@GaryHolloway-810 where can I get the bottle old Mr. B was showing this morning.
@@danieltull9583 Hi Daniel. That bottle doesn't actually exist other than in my imagination. I'd get sued by MISA for trying to sell it. But if she does want to start releasing her own brand of whisky i'd be happy to design the bottles for her :)
From JAPAN ■ Introducing BAND MAID and the latest news. (^^♪
Thank you for Reaction BAND MAID. BAND MAID is a 5-member girls rock band. They are hard rock band and are now considered by fans to be one of the best hard rock bands in the world. They usually perform 23 songs and 2 hours live. They were formed in Japan in 2013 by side guitarist Miku Kobato. Kobato had experience working at a maid cafe in Akihabara Tokyo and had the idea of playing hard rock with a maid costume. That's why the band was named Band-Maid. "Thrill" was their first music video in 2014, played 2 million times in two weeks and saved them from breaking up. At that time they were just around 19-22 years old. And then they have been doing LIVE overseas and increasing their fans. Now they are writing, composing and arranging all the songs. 32 songs have been released on their official RUclips, all of which are killer songs.
BAND MAID's online full live December 13th. The new songs "Different", "After Life"’ and Instrumental "Don't be long" will also be performed. Full scale live is 2 hours. 23 songs are played and there is also their cute conversation.
★Ticket site： l-tike.zaiko.io/e/bandmaid1213 ★You can watch it with anyone at any time until March 13th, Japan time .They will release a new album 14 songs "Unseen World" in January 20 . They canceled the Budokan live on February 11th, but will do an online streaming live on that day. New songs will be played.
Official RUclips ruclips.net/user/BANDMAIDvideos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2126
■ Official videos are often not blocked. ■
For hard rock, "Different" "DOMINATION" "Secret my lips," "Rinne," "DICE." "PLAY." and "Onset."
( "DOMINATION" is the 22nd song of 23 songs.2020 2.14 Shibuya Tokyo LIVE ■ English subtitles of the lyrics."）
For power ballads, "Wonderland ," "Endless story ,"and "Daydreaming"
For a fun live, "FREEDOM(Live) ," "CROSS", and "Choose me ■ English subtitles of the lyrics."
All English lyrics song, "Dragon Cry" and "Don't Let Me Down"
Japanese style "Secret maiko lips" and "GION-CHO" ■ April Fool's gift BAND MAIKO version.
My most favorite songs right now are the "Puzzle" band version and the acoustic version. (^^♪
BAND MEMBER They are unique, serious, shy and cute women.
Miku Kobato : Side guitar, back vocal, lyricist, band founder, Public relations officer, Kobato is a small pigeon!
She was the lead singer when the band was founded,
but since Saiki became the lead singer, she started playing the side guitar for the first time.
Saiki : Lead vocal, the youngest, and member call her a teacher and she make various decisions. likes bullet trains.
Kanami Tono : Lead guitar, composer (prolific genius), good at piano. hobby is reading. good at making sweets.
Akane Hirose : Drummer, good at funny faces, She is a big eater. She loves anime. She has a lot of friends.
Misa : Bassist, stage drinks are liquor, play with bare feet. She is the most shy and reticent. good at cooking
There is a good interview to find out about their personality. Lead singer Saiki has been tricked into joining the band. She says she wouldn't have participated if she hadn't been fooled. The interview has the first half and the second half.
ruclips.net/video/e3GTljG2bns/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/YzWETTu-4iE/видео.html
And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Think that song times 50! All of their live stuff is fantastic. Even some of the fancams are pretty cool. I'm a middle aged guy that has heard a lot of different stuff, and I think they are the best rock band in the world today! I recommend for live: Play and Freedom, for MV my favs are Dice, Different, Manners (the new one that just came out), and Secret My Lips.
Most of thaose are in the que, added your name to the requesters. I still need links for Dice, Different, and Secret My Lips so that way I watch the correct video.
@@THEDavidHeretic You can find most of them on their own page. ruclips.net/channel/UCJToUvYrmkmTCR-bluEaQfA there's a few that are hard to on youtube but can find on other sites.
Fasten your seatbelts, you´ve seen nothing... I mean that´s a little teaser and to add a little bit more information and knowledge about this AWESOME band:
They are writing the songs on their own, mainly Kanami (lead guitar) and writing the lyrics too... Miku (backvocals, lead guitar and former of the band)
Have fun, discover them more, it´s a deep pigeon hole and it rocks and is fun as hell!
One of the greatest live bands on the planet. You're right in saying "great show"...there's a lot of videos on their channel from this concert. 20+ song list of non stop rocking enjoyment, I believe this particular song was the 22nd of the night? Which tells you something they still have that kind of energy after playing for two hours.
Nice! This band is blowing up Reaction channels this year, but it really is the best when that reactor is honest and especially if they can explain why they liked something specific. You caught Misa's move with the pick and Akane's super clean fills and change ups. Most do not.
Tons of comments with info and suggestions. Enjoy!
You are about to head down a very deep pigeon hole you didn't know you needed! haha
BAND-MAID is so freaking creative on stage, I absolutelly love these girls playing.
Been waiting for a DH Band-Maid reaction and it did not disappoint. Watching you try and process the beginning was entertaining. I just discovered them last year and they are absolutely incredible. You are in for a fantastic journey. Love your reactions and analysis to songs. ....and BTW, I adore Lovebites too.
Wait till you hear drummer ( Akane ) solo in Freedom live video.
I'll make it short and sweet: Best rock band in the world.
I will go to their show if at all possible.
Welcome to the world of Band Maid. These girls will melt your face. My new favorite band.
Welcome to the world of these very talented ladies. They are a phenomenal band as you just witnessed. There are a lot of very talented rock groups from Japan that people are just starting to discover and recognize recently. However, out of all of them, Band-Maid stand out of the crowd. They are in the league of their own. Their musicianship, showmanship, composition and song writing is absolutely top tier. They are just a top notch band that should be more popular than they are. Hopefully, if word spread more, they will get the global recognition that they deserve. Thanks for the reaction and if you like this one I guarantee you will not be disappointed in the rest of their Discography. There is a lot to choose from, including songs from their latest album, Unseen World, which is shaping out to be one of their best releases to date. Make sure to check out more of their music. 🤘
Oh David, I don't think you fully understand the train you just boarded... But you are getting ready to find out, lol. Band-Maid has been around, and always the same line up, so they have a lot of good material you have not heard... yet....
Everyone who loves this band is pushing it constantly. There are a lot of great all female bands out of Japan but Band Maid is by far my favorite. THEY DO NOT HAVE A BAD SONG. Their MVs are fine but where they really shine is live. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame went to one of their shows and was so impressed with Akane (the drummer, aka Gorilla) that he wanted to meet her back stage and did. Miku, Rhythm GTR, started the band with the idea of the gap between what was visible as opposed to the type of music they wanted to play. The look is based on Japanese Maid Cafes where she worked at one time. She contacted Kanami (Lead GTR) who contacted Akane (drums) who contacted Misa (Bass and by the way, she's referred to as the Silent Assassin because she very rarely talks. She also plays barefoot and drinks whiskey or beer during performances.) Miku was originally going to be the singer but she demoted herself because she didn't feel her voice was strong enough and their management set them up with Saiki (Voice) who they felt was able to push the sound that was desired. Their very first MV was Thrill and that got so many "what did I just watch?" reactions they were off and running. They didn't write their own music at first but for the last three or four albums it's been pretty much them. Kanami writes the music with the others putting in their musical input and Miku writes the lyrics. Saiki is the quality control. They just put out their newest album HIDDEN WORLD and although it has some more traditional sounding things on it there are parts that are almost speed metal only better. I think Kanami is a musical genius because no two songs are alike.
I hope you continue on this journey because I can guarantee you won't be sorry. If you really want to hear Akane on drums watch FREEDOM from this same live show. This show is great but I don't like the mix nearly as well as Zep Tokyo 2018. Enjoy.
By the way, anybody ever tell you you look a little like Mick Box of Uriah Heep? Just saying. LOL
Already in the que, added your name to the requesters. I've been told I look like Chris Jericho, Vince Neil.....pretty much anyone with long blonde hair. I'm used to it. The girls love it, so I'm not about to disappoint them....especially my wife.
It's a great reaction.👍👍👍
I know. You're not quite sure what to make of it but what you hear is good.
Glad you liked it. Happy to have given you the recommendation. Welcome to the wonderful world of Band Maid. I grew up in the 80s and listened to all the well known rock bands and at the present time my favorite band is Band Maid. Kanami (lead guitar) is actually Miku's guitar teacher (rhythm guitar/backing vocals). Miku never played guitar before. Miku who started band was supposed to be lead singer but didn't think her voice was strong enough to sing the types of songs she wanted band to play. So she fired herself and hired Saiki to sing. If you like Akane on drums check out their song "Freedom" Akane has a extended drum solo on that. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html
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Their live performances are always amazing, Saw someone else suggest "ONSET"... that's like required! PLAY, FREEDOM and MORATORIUM if you can find the live performances are great. DICE is one of the few that seems better on Music Video, the live performance mixes usually have the guitar too low. Also DIFFERENT and MANNERS just came out recently, and have Music Videos.
Don’t forget Puzzle and Don’t you tell me (with Misa and Kanami interplay).
Wow this guy gets it 💯
I try
You do Band Maid....I do Subscribe. You will be reading a lot of comments about this band. There are a lot of us Maidiacs!! So looking forward to you hearing the rest of their music. You will not be disappointed. Thank you
Hello hello hello..............................Akane!
There is no post production. This is all straight from the mixing board, They are just that good! The maids always have fun! They call there fans Masters and Princesses. Band Maid = No bad songs
Those crowd chants samples are aded in.
Yes, the tightness is genuine, but there is obviously a remix. They'd have to adjust level's of each track or it wouldn't translate into a good recorded mix because it is recorded str8 off the board. EQ tweaking would be needed.
Cheers!
If it's official live footage then there has been post-production. All bands do it. Of course that doesn't mean that they've changed things up completely. It is still a fact.
MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin. The best hard Rock band in the world right now. You got to see how talented these 5 musicians really are and how much fun they have on stage with each other. You got Gapped.
Ma halo to Alex, Kasey and Haru for spreading the B-M love to new peeps 🤙🏼
Their latest MV *Warning!* will be premiering in a few hours. Also check their other new-ish MV *Manners* from the same album that dropped last week.
BAND-MAID... best live rock band out today!!! They combine rock, metal, punk, pop, jazz and progressive into a sound all their own. Enjoy the ride down the Pigeon Hole where every song is great. Suggest more live videos - Real Existence, Play, Onset, Freedom as well as MV's - Blooming, Rinne, Different, Manners.
I need links for Real Existence, Blooming, Rinne, and Different so I watch the correct videos. All the rest are already in the que, and I added your name to the requesters.
@@THEDavidHeretic just go to Band Maid RUclips page and you’ll find all their videos. They will continually amaze you
What he said ^^^^^
No no no! Dont compare please.. the word "LOVE MORE THAN" is very sensitive to fan base of each and any group.. 😅😅😅.. and both group plays different style of music... btw, welcome aboard sir...
AMEN
@@tommcfall1274 No one come s close.
MISA MISA MISA, you will understand this in a mean time.
i like your reaction, for first time checking you breakdown missa hiden picking skill is awsome more band maid pls...
Your initial reaction was the same as mine. I ran sound for 45 years! I am more into jazz... but these girls absolutely rock! I didn’t expect this at all! I am blown away! It’s not the gimmick here. The “gimmick” is only a minor thing that brings focus to the wonderful talent on stage. Simply amazing!
Best bands for me Now in the world the warning band MAID love bites Mary's blood.
Brilliant first time reaction! You're ON THE BEAM!...subbing...
We need more band maid reaction 😁
there's more coming I promise....I have a lot of requests for them in the que
Band Maid rocks! Love these ladies, so good! Their new stuff is heavier and also really good. Keep Rocking!!!🤘🏻✌🏻
The guitar player on stage right, Miku Kobato (also the brainchild of this band and main lyricist), only started learning guitar from the lead guitarist (Kanami Tono) on stage left AFTER the band was formed back in 2013. She's come very far since then but don't be expecting anything too technical from her yet. Great reaction and you're one of the few to notice MISA (bass player) switch from pick to slapping) on first listen. Good job! Stay safe and keep reacting to BAND-MAID! Your subs will definitely increase with more reactions from this band.
Great reaction!! I was so blown away by these ladies that I traveled a thousand miles to see them twice in NYC in September of 2019 & had planned my first trip to Japan for their February 11th show at Budokan, sadly that had to be canceled. I'll be looking forward to your next BAND-MAID reaction.
Just subscribed. I will enjoy watching your Band-Maid journey. They played in NYC 2019. Two shows, the Gramercy Theatre and The Mercury Lounge. They were awesome shows.
Awesome welcome to The Fanbase, glad to have you among us. I love hearing when people like yourself enjoy what I'm creating for you, it let's me know I'm doing something right and to keep pushing and putting our more content.
Okay, you understand music, and you understand what they're doing and appreciate it. More astute than the average reactor. Subbed.
FEELIN' YOU Jacobus
I love seeing people discover Band-Maid--especially people who know what they're seeing, musically. Great job!
Akane Hirose the drummer is the leader of the band, though Miku Kobato the rythm guitarist is the founder. Google them and read all about them :)
As someone below has already mentioned, Band-Maid is the best HardRock band on the planet right now. And has been since their formation in 2013. With no line-up change. This band is as tight as it gets.
this band is magical.
gimmick-wise, Kanami looks extra badass shredding away on her guitar, and it just wouldn't be the same without her maid getup. for some reason, her outfit has always remained the most true to the classic maid look.
they just released a new album.. available on spotify.. 3 music videos have been released in the past month.. they've upped their game yet again
Just subscribed and waiting for your next Band Maid review. Loving your journey through the great Rock bands of the past on your channel though!
One of the tightest bands I've ever seen, and in the 80's I was in the rock scenes for years with some of the best. Plus they have sooo much fun and are happy to play for the patrons. While a lot of bands fight for attention on the front stage. These girls share in the pure stage presents and love every minute of it.
Another official BANDMAID mv ' Warning!' coming out Jan 20, 2021 at 9 am. Be ready for speed.
Enjoyed your reaction and breakdown. Band Maid won't disappoint. Live stuff is great. MV are great, too. They just released a handful of new MV, too.
You can love both Lovebites and Band Maid. I do. I like one better than the other but I do not put them against each other in my mind. Sort of like when they compare Bonham and Paice or Led and Deep Purple, Clapton vs Page vs Beck (yardbirds) etc. Back in the late 60s and 70s we had our favs but Yes vs ELP or Rush vs Cream was just us admitting we liked them all and whatever mood we were in we just listened to them all lol. Ah you know what I mean!! I stink at trying to make my point.
This is the best hard rock band worldwide IMHO. Great reaction.
This is a SPECIAL band! Miku used to be a cafe maid...and she is in FULL possession of, well, an unusual mind! hahaha...You'll find the members of this band are genuine characters that, together, produce a sort of "band personality" that's rather vivacious.
It's called the "Pigeon Hole" when you start following Band-Maid.
Their catalog is great!~ enjoy! [Live is great]
What I've always said about their maid gimmick is the gimmick will get you that first listen but it's the music and musicianship that will keep you coming back.
Best fuckin reaction ever.
Ever.
Edit: and you caught them pestering the drummer. Ya David, took me a while, but I respect your work.
And this was song 22 of a 23 song set list. ENERGY!!!💪🏻🤘🏻
Misa quickly became one of my favorite bassists... her Bass tone is on point.
As BTO said, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", their live stuff is always Awesome and you hit it on the head, they always become one with the crowd.
MORE BANDMAID!
great reaction😊
please next
BAND MAID - freedom(live)
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Me: old head banger-66. My top 5 favorites have changed with time.
New, current favorite top 5.
1. Band-Maid
2. Lovebites
3. BABYMETAL (3 ladies up front, backing band is *Kami band(male).
4. Mary's Blood
5. Aldious
All Japanese.
All Female*
And yes I put all these ladies ahead of Metallica AC/DC and everybody else.
In 2016, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin caught a performance of Band-Maid in Tokyo and asked for a photo-op with their drummer, Akane Hirose. Reportedly he told her that she was like a reincarnation of John Bonham.
For those who don't know, BAND-MAID played in the Classic Rock Awards 2016 and received the Japan Next Generation prize. After the show Jimmy Page, asked Akane for a photo.
Their official live videos are almost always better to react to than their MV's, simply because they do a lot more instrumentally and you can really appreciate their showmanship and musical chops. I would suggest watching their live vids of "Play", "Onset" and "Freedom".
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You picked the time to find them, better late than never, you got a good one to get you started. Now they have just released 3 new MV in 3 weeks and possible another coming next week...
3 years later there's a Playlist on the right with Your 33 Band-Maid reaction videos. Safe to say You like them.
Maidiacs inc!
MOAR BAND-MAID! Glad you enjoyed! If you plan to listen to more, make sure you check their live versions as they are typically better. They did just release a new album and posted 3 MVs. I'd recommend checking out Manners if you want to hear some 70s groove rock. Check out Warning! If you want a heavier fast paced song.
These ladies write all their own songs. Lead guitarist composes everything. Backup vocals/rhythm writes all the lyrics.
Just found your channel. Cant wait to see what you have coming for us. Loved this reaction as well as the Sabaton reaction. More of this please . Great reactions btw. I really like the break down of the songs you make.
FEELIN' YOU Tanktop!!! Glad you enjoyed the show.
Miku, stage right, just picked up playing when she created the band. Early work she was just holding the guitar as a prop. Stage left, Kanami, has been teaching her and she has come a long long way. Miku has shined some in the new album.
If you like band maid or lovebites more has nothing to do with quality, skill or talent. It is only about musical taste. They are both epic in what they are doing in their respectable field/genre. 🖤🎀🐺🤘
Best hard rock band today, they keep getting better! Somebody has probably already said it, but for a "fun" song and cool drumming check out "Freedom" live.
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I grew up listening to 80's metal (some of the best) and these ladies are phenomenal. Not a weak link in the band. Expert musicians of course, but great writing, compositions and arrangements as well.
They recently released a new CD and it's album of the year. It's on spotify. You like the bassist check out the song no God off the new album
I'll need a link so I watch the correct video
@@THEDavidHeretic they just released this video today. For the song warning! ruclips.net/video/9yD3IqrLtPk/видео.html
As for no god no video just a spotify link
open.spotify.com/track/5f2udv7g5tibQ2QvsENzhb?si=9u1KomS0RFakgqHgpy2-Rw
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Great, great, great band! Band-Maid and The Warning are my favorite bands. Girls saving rock music!
First time here, great react! Next you can react to "Blooming" music video. They'll knock you down with rock then pick you up and kiss you with some of the best harmonies around, awesome tune. Glad you picked up on MISA and her switching from pick to slap, you're on it. I have this DVD concert and it's wonderful! Even "Miku's Magic Time" is fun, as always. This is song 23 of their 24 song concert and no lack of energy. BTW- Miku (Zemaitis rhythm guitar) worked for several years at a Japanese Maid Cafe and she is the founder of this band, great back story here since she never played guitar until she stepped down as lead singer for Saiki's pipes......Harumph!
FEELIN' YOU Jim....HARRUMPH!!!
I'll need a link so I watch the correct video
9:24 well said. You get them right from the first listen. That's amazing. You know your music, man.
About time all those music lessons in theory and musicianship paid off....LOL
I wouldn't say one band is better than another in the case of Lovebites and Band-Maid. I would say it's a preference on the type of genre you like. If you like heavy metal, Lovebites is your band. If you like hard rock, Band-Maid is the choice. Band-Maid is my favorite and likely has the broader appeal but I can appreciate Lovebites' undeniable talents.
they are gunns be in CA in august. If David sees them live. I think he will understand.
Yeah, maids in Japan! I'm watching these girls about four years now and i think first reaction of everyone of us was pretty similar. And yes, they totally don't rely on their outfit but it really is one of the most outstanding recognition marks we can see i guess. When you see a guy with a stovepipe hat and a guitar you immediately know it can be only one, right? Same kind of uniqueness here. World Domination really seems to be the authorized claim of theses ladies. But you know what? Just one day ago i saw a band i haven't heard before and for the first time it was comparable somehow to the maids in a different way and they really stuck on me - Lovebites! xD
Welcome to the Band Maid wormhole. New sonic dimension. Great reaction!
Totally agree, gimmicks adds a lot to the value of the product, even though it’s already huge.
This was my first time ever hearing of and listening to a song by this band, and maid gimmick aside they performed well, and like you said while the gimmick does help them stand out they don't need it or overly rely on it, which is where I think the criticisms with gimmick bands come from (I'm not used to listening to gimmick bands so this is just my guess).
Cool i found you react also to Band - Maid, my second favourite band :). They are hard rock, meanwhile Lovebites are more Power Metal. This contrast "what i see- what i hear", its what i like, in these bands: cute, kawaii, princesses, talented and badasses.
Yeah this is a tight rock band created by the rhythm guitarist and back up vocalist Miku. She used to work at a Japanese maids cafe and thought it would be cute to start a band with this concept. So she found the lead guitarist Kanami, she knew, Akane the drummer, she knew Misa the bassist from music school and that's the beginning. But Miku said her vocals weren't cool enough and found Saiki the as lead vocals.
About Akane the drummer, Jimmy Page saw their concert and ask to meet Akane, she couldn't believe it, she thought it was a prank.
you have reacted to the best band in the world now...!!! Jimmy Page saw them live in Japan and after the show went backstage and wanted to meet Akane, claiming that she is the best drummer he's ever seen! If Jimmy Page says that you are the best there is, I don't know what more I can say. Akane first thought that the member of staff was making a silly prank, but thereafter Jimmy shows up asking her for a photo...! How cool is that?!)))
When a legend comes to you and asks YOU for a picture...that tells you that you're on the right path.
After a few songs you no longer notice the maid costumes. You are too involved in trying to understand how someone's fingers and hands can move that fast :-D