Bobby really dug Choose Me, but getting to see what Band-Maid looks like live has left him in utter shock. 😁 I don't blame him. He's a Maidiac in the making. I only discovered them in November of 21 and at some point since then I've come to realize that The Offspring has been supplanted by Band-Maid as my favorite band. Considering how cynical I was about most new music for the last dozen years prior, thinking 99% of the music I would ever like was already written decades ago, it was quite a shock to discover a treasure trove of music, of several rock genres no less, from a single band. Band-Maid made me love music again.
Love BAND-MAID!!!! Can’t wait to see them live for my first time ever! Seeing them at Detroit show in May best band in the world 🌎 😎👍👏😊🎸🎸🎸 awesome reaction thank you for sharing them to the world they deserve it!!!
Great reaction. From someone who lived in the LA area during from the mid 80's thru mid 90's and spent a good deal of time seeing all those bands and now following BAND-MAID for past 6 years their is no other rock band that has continually grown and developed better with each album. BAND-MAID is the best rock band out today. The sheer volume of music (incredibly great) they have produced is awesome and the complexity of their music has made me listen to music in a way no other band has done.
@@sugaanessena3143 Haha. I wonder what Bobby wanted to discuss about B-M with Joel off air after their last B-M reaction. I distinctly remember you said Joel should give us some clues.😏
He likes Band-Maid and he's toured with The Offspring. This guy is pretty damn cool in my book, that's for sure. And yes, we are all interested in what Bobby had to say between reactions. 😉
@@Parker-- Thx Parker. Yeah he can't say he wanted to speak about the Maids with Joel off air without letting us know, otherwise don't say it on air in the first place & leave us in suspense :)
Welcome aboard, Bobby. You are embarking on (along with many others - 167 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (125 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ruclips.net/video/7LB_EPS48HE/видео.html) And many songs are represented with over 45 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts: ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. “P and D²” 30+ Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinD2/videos And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: By Wave Potter with their last 2022 US tour OKYU-JI concert in Chicago: ruclips.net/video/R9BcFwZz3cc/видео.html By Vladimir Chupin - a wealth of excellent videos at www.youtube.com/@VladimirChupin If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 31 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 31 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, 32 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 30 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2022 US tour just wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. And their opening for Guns and Roses, The Last Rockstars, and their sold out 8,000 seat Garden Theater concerts were huge successes. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! 2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the US continues… Band-Maid, the music, the sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them next time - which in the USA, is: DATE CITY VENUE May 14 Houston,TX Bayou Music Center May 15 Austin,TX Emo's May 18 Daytona,FL Welcome to Rockville Fest May 19 Atlanta,GA Buckhead May 21 Nashville,TN Brooklyn Bowl May 22 Charlotte,NC Underground May 24 Detroit,MI St Andrews Hall May 26 Columbus,OH Sonic Temple Festival May 27 St. Louis,MO Pointfest Radio Show In addition, their ongoing Japan tour features about 25 concerts including "KNOTFEST JAPAN 2023" on "DAY 1 ROADSHOW" on Saturday, April 1. AND they continue to write and record their new album. The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business!
Fantastic is one way to describe Band-Maid. I know several more: awesome, incredible, amazing, unbelievable, the greatest, etc. I should be seeing them at the end of May at Pointfest in St. Louis and I can't wait!
I'm 47 I listen too these ladies everyday non stop since I first heard them a year ago. Saw 3 shows in October when the toured. They are everything right with music.
🐦 *Bobby Leigh* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 130+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm not asking you to somehow find "Turn Me On" and react to it, just because the song that starts with Misa's intro is particularly good.
@@satocalbee8857 what, you mean the "Turn Me On" live version that has my fave Kanami solo where she switches to a classical style half way thru? I'm glad you're not asking that.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 HI Gary. Here's a comp but the call and response is all there. I was thinking of trying to link a Chinese bootleg platform in Patreon ( it doesn't work on RUclips) but I only found whole concerts. Joel has a video asking for suggestions for his next guest. You could leave this. I suggested Onset. It needs some votes. ruclips.net/video/-PRRU-wQpeA/видео.html
I was hoping you picked Domination live. I’m an 80s Sunset Strip kid. I grew up in the 80s hard rock and metal scene (though was on the young side). Four bands altered my very existence. AC/DC because they were the first hard rock band I ever heard (parents were 60s/70s country and folk), Metallica for the sheer power and audacity at the time, Pantera for the groove and next level power. AND fun of the music, and #4 is Band Maid. It is not an exaggeration to say a significant portion of my life revolves around Band Maid. It is the only band I have ever gotten on a plane for and the only band I would cancel ALMOST any other plans to go see live.
AC/DC was my go to favorite rock band for years and I'd pretty much given up hope of ever seeing another band that I could get excited about. That's okay, still a lot of good rock and metal from that golden age. Then one night early summer of 2017, going down the RUclips rabbit hole, I found Band Maid Thrill. Wasn't looking for them, hadn't even heard of them. 30 seconds in, mind blown, life forever changed! Roger Daltry was right! First saw them live at Echoplex 10-1-2019. Phenomenal! And the fans are the coolest ever. This Band Maid thing is something special! SJ, thanks again for arranging Saiki's birthday surprise!
Does Bobby have connections with stadium concert organisers? Because I'm pretty sure that whoever puts on the first JapanFest - Band-Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites, Nemophila, Asterism for example - is going to fill a stadium easily.
As we know...Jimmy Page loves Akane...so....😉..Hell!...I LOVE Akane as well!......For me!....She is my No.1 drummer....EVER!....She fills me with such joy!....She was first MAID to grab my attention....I was like ..WOW!!!..She Rocks!!!!🤘🤪🤘 (drum guy)....And with such a beautiful smile!!😁..What's not to love?🥰....
Too bad he can't see any of the Tokyo garden theater footage, yet anyways. Now that was a proper rock show and killer set list. Played most of their heavier rock numbers.
I hope you filled your friend in on the band, who is who and what each does in the song writing process. Plus the fact they will touring in the US this year, which is their 10th anniversary year.
This is a brilliant idea to bring behind the scenes rock legends in to evaluate Band-Maid. Keep this format going. No one knows great Rock then these people. BRAVO!!! Social Distortion and 4 Non Blondes are a few of my favorites. I saw Social Distortion and Lindi Ortega at the same venue in Charlotte I'll be seeing Band-Maid in May.........I'm so stoked!!
They have some videos that focus individually on the different members. Really shows what each one brings to the show and how they fit so well together. I think Dice is a good overall live video also.
He wants to see them live? WELL NOW'S HIS OPPORTUNITY!! I'm seeing them live at Emo's in Austin, Texas May 15. Tickets still available. They're also playing Houston, Daytona, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Detroit, Columbus, St. Louis and more to be added in August. Plenty of chance to see them live.
Funny how bandmaid is my favorite band and my brother and his wife went to see her favorite band offspring last night in Los Angeles! Great video as always😉❤️👍🤘🤘
I imagine you're talking about the Christmas special acoustic set but if you can find the duets of Kanami and Saiki performing Puzzle & Anemone live it will blow you mind. Well, it did mine anyway. Really next level stuff.
I envy someone starting that journey of discovery. Where next for this new fan? I would say a side-by-side comparison...'Thrill' MV + 'Dice' MV to see real progress to that point...but also hear that the studio engineering was always tight as a virgin mouse. Kick-ass songs.
Listened to The Offspring coupla days ago they're awesome! As is Band-Maid! And The Warning! Band-Maid and TW are big fans of each other, met at Aftershock last year.
Joel, I have said it before and I will say it again, this is great content that no one else can compete with. It is compelling viewing. I really enjoyed the whole series with Bobby. Great stuff. I can't wait to see more.
My advice to anyone who has qualms about listening to Band-Maid: get over the "all girl band" aspect, get over the Maid outfits, stop thinking that they must be some kind of "Idol Group" put-up job. This band is the real deal and deserves to be heard. Band-Maid's HUGE song catalog is one of the most consistent I've ever come across. Not only do they ROCK, they punk, prog, funk, metal, jazz, acoustic, and more. Every member of this band has a deep talent stack; they are so much more than musicians and performers. The whole "Maid Band" concept was Miku Kobato's idea and she searched for and recruited lead guitar Kanami Tono, who recruited her friend Akane Hirose to be their drummer. Akane recuited her music school chum Misa to be their bass player. Only after playing some gigs did Miku decide that they needed a stronger vocalist, so they auditioned Saiki Atsumi. Did they have help from their talent agency? Yes, sure, but consider that their agency was a hairs' breadth away from pulling the plug on Band-Maid even before they made the "Thrill" MV, the video that went viral and saved them from being dissolved. Band-Maid exists because of Band-Maid's hard work and determination. I.e.: Band-Maid is Self-Made and the best rock act I've had the privilege of hearing in the last ten years.
Try Puzzle live, this will be a banger! As for drum solo, you may try Freedom. The stage presence in Freedom is phenomenal. Black hole may be interesting for the roadie, or No God. What about ballads like Daydreaming, or my favourite Anemone? Manners, Blooming, Bubble, these are immortals.
So I just checked out Moksha Entertainment and was very surprised to find a One OK Rock video. Is Bobby Leigh involved with them somehow too? Anyway, some very good bands there, as expected from an instant Band-Maid fan!
I have so much hate for 'surge price' second market tickets. when they played Seattle last tour the Box Office price was $25.00 I had to wait two days for paid day to not bounce things and poof! Everything was on second market for over $200.
@@saikisfang9339 Lol Of course i can. But if he gave her birthday greetings cos Mincho heard that you'd asked then that would put you in her best friends book.😁
They are incredible players every one of them is a great musician not one of them lets the band down so it begs the question why is the quality of their CDs especially when it comes to recording quality so poor. Conqueror CD is a mess, there is very little separation between the instruments played on a good hifi system. The mix improves when played on a small portable CD player and headphones and there's the problem, I think the music is mixed to be listened to on small devices like car cd players or through headphones on the computer or on radio but it certainly has not been mixed for audio quality which is sad because they a more than capable of producing an Iconic album.
The Offspring probably gave him the boot like they did their drummer. Punk rockers shilling for the man nowdays. Good video though. I like how buddy got legit mad that you paused the song lol.
That's great. Now maybe you can feature a great song or two originals by Nemophila, that showcases their awesome musicianship, instead of showing their beginnings just having fun songs.. Adabana, Oiran, Monsters, Raitl, Sieze the Fate to name just a few..
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Bobby really dug Choose Me, but getting to see what Band-Maid looks like live has left him in utter shock. 😁 I don't blame him. He's a Maidiac in the making. I only discovered them in November of 21 and at some point since then I've come to realize that The Offspring has been supplanted by Band-Maid as my favorite band. Considering how cynical I was about most new music for the last dozen years prior, thinking 99% of the music I would ever like was already written decades ago, it was quite a shock to discover a treasure trove of music, of several rock genres no less, from a single band. Band-Maid made me love music again.
Thank you for spreading the word about Band-Maid! They deserve all the luck and success in the world!
Bobby clearly knows what he's talking about😉
I believe we are witnessing the birth of a new Maidiac.🤘
Yeah you can tell he really likes B-M. It didn't take him long to choose to listen to the Maids again did it :)
Agreed!
Jimmy Page was very impressed with Akane after watching the Maids live in Tokyo
I wounder if he's seen the picture of them together back stage?
Love BAND-MAID!!!! Can’t wait to see them live for my first time ever! Seeing them at Detroit show in May best band in the world 🌎 😎👍👏😊🎸🎸🎸 awesome reaction thank you for sharing them to the world they deserve it!!!
Great reaction. From someone who lived in the LA area during from the mid 80's thru mid 90's and spent a good deal of time seeing all those bands and now following BAND-MAID for past 6 years their is no other rock band that has continually grown and developed better with each album. BAND-MAID is the best rock band out today. The sheer volume of music (incredibly great) they have produced is awesome and the complexity of their music has made me listen to music in a way no other band has done.
Great and very familiar life story for me also! 80's were the best times and bandmaid has brought a lot of it back to me!🤩😉💯👍🤘🤘🤘
100% agree
Thx so much Joel for introducing your friends to the awesome BAND-MAID. Idk why but i'm really starting to like your mate Bobby. 🤷♂️
noooo 40 sec
@@sugaanessena3143 Haha. I wonder what Bobby wanted to discuss about B-M with Joel off air after their last B-M reaction. I distinctly remember you said Joel should give us some clues.😏
He likes Band-Maid and he's toured with The Offspring. This guy is pretty damn cool in my book, that's for sure. And yes, we are all interested in what Bobby had to say between reactions. 😉
@@Parker-- Thx Parker. Yeah he can't say he wanted to speak about the Maids with Joel off air without letting us know, otherwise don't say it on air in the first place & leave us in suspense :)
I think the reason Bobby was silent at first was because he was considering a career change to a Band-Maid roadie. “Shirankedo”😁
Welcome aboard, Bobby. You are embarking on (along with many others - 167 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (125 songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ruclips.net/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/видео.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ruclips.net/video/7LB_EPS48HE/видео.html)
And many songs are represented with over 45 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ruclips.net/video/nAdWnIRjGak/видео.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ruclips.net/video/-qQnKILR5u0/видео.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D²” 30+ Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinD2/videos
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
By Wave Potter with their last 2022 US tour OKYU-JI concert in Chicago: ruclips.net/video/R9BcFwZz3cc/видео.html
By Vladimir Chupin - a wealth of excellent videos at www.youtube.com/@VladimirChupin
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 29 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 31 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 31 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, 32 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 30 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2022 US tour just wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. And their opening for Guns and Roses, The Last Rockstars, and their sold out 8,000 seat Garden Theater concerts were huge successes. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!!
2023 BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the US continues…
Band-Maid, the music, the sound, each of the Maids... and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them next time - which in the USA, is:
DATE CITY VENUE
May 14 Houston,TX Bayou Music Center
May 15 Austin,TX Emo's
May 18 Daytona,FL Welcome to Rockville Fest
May 19 Atlanta,GA Buckhead
May 21 Nashville,TN Brooklyn Bowl
May 22 Charlotte,NC Underground
May 24 Detroit,MI St Andrews Hall
May 26 Columbus,OH Sonic Temple Festival
May 27 St. Louis,MO Pointfest Radio Show
In addition, their ongoing Japan tour features about 25 concerts including "KNOTFEST JAPAN 2023" on "DAY 1 ROADSHOW" on Saturday, April 1. AND they continue to write and record their new album. The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business!
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I just love MISA the bassplayer tucking her pick so she can slap!
Fantastic is one way to describe Band-Maid. I know several more: awesome, incredible, amazing, unbelievable, the greatest, etc. I should be seeing them at the end of May at Pointfest in St. Louis and I can't wait!
I'm 47 I listen too these ladies everyday non stop since I first heard them a year ago. Saw 3 shows in October when the toured. They are everything right with music.
It's wonderful to see the transformation on Bobby Leigh's face during this reaction video!
🐦 *Bobby Leigh* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 130+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Blooming-2019*
*Dice-2018*
*ONSET* (instrumental)
*Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)*
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
You just brought Band-Maid Reactions to a new Level. Amazing!
I used to listen to Aerosmith a lot too, so I'm glad to hear his reaction. Please introduce him to more of Band-Maid's other songs. Thanks a lot.
I'm not going to say get Bobby to listen to "Don't You Tell Me" live at Zepp with the awesome Kanami/MISA conversation or anything.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 Lol. You've said enough😂
@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm not asking you to somehow find "Turn Me On" and react to it, just because the song that starts with Misa's intro is particularly good.
@@satocalbee8857 what, you mean the "Turn Me On" live version that has my fave Kanami solo where she switches to a classical style half way thru? I'm glad you're not asking that.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 HI Gary. Here's a comp but the call and response is all there. I was thinking of trying to link a Chinese bootleg platform in Patreon ( it doesn't work on RUclips) but I only found whole concerts. Joel has a video asking for suggestions for his next guest. You could leave this. I suggested Onset. It needs some votes.
ruclips.net/video/-PRRU-wQpeA/видео.html
I was hoping you picked Domination live. I’m an 80s Sunset Strip kid. I grew up in the 80s hard rock and metal scene (though was on the young side). Four bands altered my very existence. AC/DC because they were the first hard rock band I ever heard (parents were 60s/70s country and folk), Metallica for the sheer power and audacity at the time, Pantera for the groove and next level power. AND fun of the music, and #4 is Band Maid. It is not an exaggeration to say a significant portion of my life revolves around Band Maid. It is the only band I have ever gotten on a plane for and the only band I would cancel ALMOST any other plans to go see live.
AC/DC was my go to favorite rock band for years and I'd pretty much given up hope of ever seeing another band that I could get excited about. That's okay, still a lot of good rock and metal from that golden age. Then one night early summer of 2017, going down the RUclips rabbit hole, I found Band Maid Thrill. Wasn't looking for them, hadn't even heard of them. 30 seconds in, mind blown, life forever changed! Roger Daltry was right! First saw them live at Echoplex 10-1-2019. Phenomenal! And the fans are the coolest ever. This Band Maid thing is something special! SJ, thanks again for arranging Saiki's birthday surprise!
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Does Bobby have connections with stadium concert organisers? Because I'm pretty sure that whoever puts on the first JapanFest - Band-Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites, Nemophila, Asterism for example - is going to fill a stadium easily.
As we know...Jimmy Page loves Akane...so....😉..Hell!...I LOVE Akane as well!......For me!....She is my No.1 drummer....EVER!....She fills me with such joy!....She was first MAID to grab my attention....I was like ..WOW!!!..She Rocks!!!!🤘🤪🤘 (drum guy)....And with such a beautiful smile!!😁..What's not to love?🥰....
Although the two songs he has seen are awesome what's to come will blow him away.
So he is going to do "Don't You Tell Me" live at Zepp, Tokyo then?😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 Lol.
Too bad he can't see any of the Tokyo garden theater footage, yet anyways. Now that was a proper rock show and killer set list. Played most of their heavier rock numbers.
I hope you filled your friend in on the band, who is who and what each does in the song writing process. Plus the fact they will touring in the US this year, which is their 10th anniversary year.
This is a brilliant idea to bring behind the scenes rock legends in to evaluate Band-Maid. Keep this format going. No one knows great Rock then these people. BRAVO!!! Social Distortion and 4 Non Blondes are a few of my favorites. I saw Social Distortion and Lindi Ortega at the same venue in Charlotte I'll be seeing Band-Maid in May.........I'm so stoked!!
They have some videos that focus individually on the different members. Really shows what each one brings to the show and how they fit so well together. I think Dice is a good overall live video also.
He wants to see them live? WELL NOW'S HIS OPPORTUNITY!! I'm seeing them live at Emo's in Austin, Texas May 15. Tickets still available.
They're also playing Houston, Daytona, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Detroit, Columbus, St. Louis and more to be added in August. Plenty of chance to see them live.
I will be there too.
Funny how bandmaid is my favorite band and my brother and his wife went to see her favorite band offspring last night in Los Angeles! Great video as always😉❤️👍🤘🤘
I imagine you're talking about the Christmas special acoustic set but if you can find the duets of Kanami and Saiki performing Puzzle & Anemone live it will blow you mind. Well, it did mine anyway. Really next level stuff.
The ladies are real deal!
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
World Domination Is assured 😊😎🤘
The Ice Queen always controls the crowd with such Royal aplomb.
Hey Joel! I cannot wait to see Band-Maid and The Warning in May at Daytona Speedway for "Welcome to Rockville"! It's going to be EPIC!
I envy someone starting that journey of discovery. Where next for this new fan? I would say a side-by-side comparison...'Thrill' MV + 'Dice' MV to see real progress to that point...but also hear that the studio engineering was always tight as a virgin mouse. Kick-ass songs.
Ya, that “new fan” experience is such a joy to watch in real time.
Listened to The Offspring coupla days ago they're awesome! As is Band-Maid! And The Warning! Band-Maid and TW are big fans of each other, met at Aftershock last year.
Joel, I have said it before and I will say it again, this is great content that no one else can compete with. It is compelling viewing. I really enjoyed the whole series with Bobby.
Great stuff. I can't wait to see more.
Glad to have another Madiac with us, you should introduce him to Gacharic Spin I Wish I or Tamashii live.
My advice to anyone who has qualms about listening to Band-Maid: get over the "all girl band" aspect, get over the Maid outfits, stop thinking that they must be some kind of "Idol Group" put-up job. This band is the real deal and deserves to be heard. Band-Maid's HUGE song catalog is one of the most consistent I've ever come across. Not only do they ROCK, they punk, prog, funk, metal, jazz, acoustic, and more. Every member of this band has a deep talent stack; they are so much more than musicians and performers.
The whole "Maid Band" concept was Miku Kobato's idea and she searched for and recruited lead guitar Kanami Tono, who recruited her friend Akane Hirose to be their drummer. Akane recuited her music school chum Misa to be their bass player. Only after playing some gigs did Miku decide that they needed a stronger vocalist, so they auditioned Saiki Atsumi.
Did they have help from their talent agency? Yes, sure, but consider that their agency was a hairs' breadth away from pulling the plug on Band-Maid even before they made the "Thrill" MV, the video that went viral and saved them from being dissolved. Band-Maid exists because of Band-Maid's hard work and determination. I.e.: Band-Maid is Self-Made and the best rock act I've had the privilege of hearing in the last ten years.
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃
Very good.
Try Puzzle live, this will be a banger! As for drum solo, you may try Freedom. The stage presence in Freedom is phenomenal. Black hole may be interesting for the roadie, or No God. What about ballads like Daydreaming, or my favourite Anemone? Manners, Blooming, Bubble, these are immortals.
Nice reaction !!
How about a new song next time? "Influencer" or instrumental "from now on".
When I first saw the title, I misread it and thought you were having your kid on for a reaction.
You should show him a fam cam from the last US show
If you really want to show how impressive Band Maid is, I recommend Onset. It is an instrumental that just blew me away several years ago.
So I just checked out Moksha Entertainment and was very surprised to find a One OK Rock video. Is Bobby Leigh involved with them somehow too? Anyway, some very good bands there, as expected from an instant Band-Maid fan!
I hope y'all are listening on something which reproduces bass sounds well -- it's a huge difference from laptop or bookshelf speakers.
Japan has saved Rock n Roll
He should also watch LOVEBITES, NEMOPHILA, HANABIE, ASTERISM....
I have so much hate for 'surge price' second market tickets. when they played Seattle last tour the Box Office price was $25.00 I had to wait two days for paid day to not bounce things and poof! Everything was on second market for over $200.
🤔 I wonder if anyone here knows any of Carlos Santana's people? Just asking for a friend.
Oh right....asking for a friend.😉
@@GaryHolloway-810 Of course. Can you imagine if Kanami received birthday greetings from Carlos Santana?
@@saikisfang9339 Lol Of course i can. But if he gave her birthday greetings cos Mincho heard that you'd asked then that would put you in her best friends book.😁
@@GaryHolloway-810 I don't know if I am worthy of that yet. Perhaps, just maybe after I can lift Thor's. Hammer. Lol.
Great reaction. Hey what is your theme song? Can you give me the band and song name?
It's a track that I wrote for a film that was never used. Everything you hear on it here is none other than Eric Dover!
They are incredible players every one of them is a great musician not one of them lets the band down so it begs the question why is the quality of their CDs especially when it comes to recording quality so poor. Conqueror CD is a mess, there is very little separation between the instruments played on a good hifi system. The mix improves when played on a small portable CD player and headphones and there's the problem, I think the music is mixed to be listened to on small devices like car cd players or through headphones on the computer or on radio but it certainly has not been mixed for audio quality which is sad because they a more than capable of producing an Iconic album.
The Offspring probably gave him the boot like they did their drummer. Punk rockers shilling for the man nowdays.
Good video though. I like how buddy got legit mad that you paused the song lol.
That's great. Now maybe you can feature a great song or two originals by Nemophila, that showcases their awesome musicianship, instead of showing their beginnings just having fun songs.. Adabana, Oiran, Monsters, Raitl, Sieze the Fate to name just a few..
why no react off. live ..FREEDOM....PLAY....ONSET......REAL EXISTEANCE.....TURN ME ON....??????????
But does that dude know the legend Engineer Jim?