First Time Listening to Japanese Rock!!! American Reacts to Band-Maid -Domination Live
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- Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024
- First Time Listening to Japanese Rock!!! American Reacts to Band-Maid -Domination Live
In this video I react to a live performance by Band Maid of their song Domination. My first time hearing any kind of Japanese Rock.
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So I didn't know going in that they worked at maid cafes before the band which is the reason I said they've got a Lolita aesthetic. After reading more on maid cafes, I'll say that while I may have been wrong they were going for the lolita aesthetic, their look would fit right in. Definitely will be digging into more of their music as well as the bands that have been listed in the comments on this video.
Your daughter might recognize Different and Sense, which are opening anime tracks. Different is for Log Horizon Season 3, and Sense is for Platinum End.
No,only miku was working in maid cafe in the past,,
Only Miku Kobato (the one with twin tail with red rose on the head piece) worked at a maid Cafe and got others to dress as maids.
Miku - princess type maid
Kanami - English type maid
Misa - Chinese traditional
Saiki - Head maid outfit
Akane - just made to be functional so she can play drums.
@@mechanicat23 Saiki and Misa = Maids in Black, the movie coming out soon...sorry it just randomly popped up in my head.
May or may not have had my anime, Japanese culture loving daughter here and react to this.
Of course!. She sure would love this band. Her latest video, "Sense" is the opening for the anime Platinum End. It's a great video, I think you would love to share with your daughter.
Not sure if you are a J-Pop fan but I love Ayumi Hamasaki's music
Yes, Band-Maid music has been incorporated in some Anime series' such as "Yu-Gi-Oh!" , "Log Horizon" & the aforementioned "Platinum End". The band also had a song chosen for the Japanese TV drama "Perfect Crime" & they also made a cameo in the US movie "Kate" (starring Woody Harrelson).
The outfits are based on Japanese Maid Cafe style. Miku the rhythm guitar and second vocalist worked in a maid cafe and started the band wanting to keep the maid theme. Akane is the drummer and Jimmy Page complimented her after seeing them in concert. Konami is the lead guitarist and composes a lot of their music. Misa is on bass and Saiki is the vocalist
Don't know why I was surprised that you reacted to this but very pleased. Since they found me a couple of months ago (Pigeon will find you eventually Po) they have become one of my all time favourite rock bands and definitely my favourite for more than 30 years.
I suggest you watch the video for Sense with your daughter. Sense is the introductory theme song for the anime series "Platinum End" which premiered in October last year. If she like anime she gonna like it! ruclips.net/video/BWN6iOFjm9U/видео.html
BAND-MAID calls itself "An impossibly hard rocking maid band". But their genre is broader than that. Their songs tend to hover between rock, punk, progressive rock-ish. One thing is for sure, BAND-MAID is a live band! That's when they shine the most. You can really see that they love to be on stage and play live. They are always relaxed there and having fun on stage. All 5 are extremely good on their instruments and everyone who sees them live says "this band is tight!", and they certainly are. I love them!
That was me in the comments on your post asking for music suggestions - as my avatar here on YT might suggest, I am a little bit of a fan! - and this was my suggestion so thanks for checking them out. Your comment "I can't even understand this and I want to be at one of their concerts" (and that was before the breakdown where they all get a solo slot!) are the words I always hope to hear when I introduce someone to Band-Maid (either with 'Domination' or the instrumental 'Onset') but some just can't see how incredible they are. For me, with 45 years of attending live Rock, Metal and EDM gigs under my belt, Band-Maid are THE best Rock/Hard Rock/Metal band I've ever seen and heard. Every single song is at least great, most are excellent and many are masterpieces. Their MV's are superb. their live performances are just the best in the world, their musicianship and songwriting is equal to anyone, at any time. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal (which I 1000% guarantee your daughter would love based on what you said) and Lovebites have done for Metal (another two superb female Japanese band you'll enjoy too, I'm sure). Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020 and which this performance of 'Domination' is from. (THIS HAS AN EXTENDED DRUM SOLO!) FREEDOM: ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html , PLAY: ruclips.net/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/видео.html , CHOOSE ME: ruclips.net/video/HcqitbXgigU/видео.html and WONDERLAND: ruclips.net/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/видео.html , though they have superb music videos too. 🤘EASTER EGGS IN DOMINATION! THERE ARE ENGLISH SUBTITLES ON THIS VIDEO, by the way. At 5:59 - MISA, the bassist, Kanami the lead guitarist and composer, and Miku the rhythm guitarist and founder of the band, are playing Hengao - "strange faces" - with Akane the drummer, which is making funny faces to try and put someone off. Akane, of course, laughs along while not missing a beat. It shows the ladies' confidence in each others' abilities that they can fool around like this while all of them slam out note-perfect Rock at full tilt. At 7:27 - MISA the bassist is holding her plectrum in the web of skin between her thumb and finger so she can switch from slapping to picking in half a nanosecond - skills! At 10:02 - A brief glimpse of Kanami laying down one of the sweetest rolling chord patterns ever - pure class. THE best live Rock band on Earth. And beyond. 🤘 Thanks again for reacting to this and I really hope you'll try out more of them as a reaction but we understand if you just have to see more of them and can't wait!
Whaaat! Tony i had no idea you liked BAND-MAID so much just from your avatar of a welsh dragon & the big BAND-MAID logo underneath. How ever could i have known.🤷♂️😏
Oh yeah, & a absolutely awesome comment btw.👍
@@GaryHolloway-810 Not your fault. Anyone could have missed the connection. I went for subtlety and nuance more than some kind of crazed fan look.
@@tonygriffin_ And it looks perfectly good to me.🙂
Great reaction. You're so right about Saiki's commanding presence on stage - and it's even more striking when you're in the audience, she's the kind of frontwoman who makes each audience member thinking that she's singing for him/her. For two hours long (this song was at the end of a two hours concert, you'd never guess!).
Yes! And Happy birthday Saiki Atsumi 🎂🚄👟🐯🎤
She's probability is singing for every audience. She really connects with fans when she sings on stage, as if she wants to share all the joy and excitement with every single person in the venue, not just audience.
This is just the start, one my favourite new bands. For official videos the songs Dice and Blooming are awesome. Anything live by them is just amazing.
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on the planet 🤘 Keep an eye on them! ️
The concept is for these 5 young women to wear maid costumes, based on cosplay maid cafes in Tokyo and then melt your face with their rock prower.
Welcome to BAND MAID WORLD,,they are the best in this generation....you just watch 1 of 100+ from their song,,so have a good journey..😁😁
Nothing should surprise you coming from these ladies . Watch the interviews to get a hand on each of these amazing ladies.
You have just stumbled into a large pigeon hole ! Band-Maid is considered one of the best rock bands in the world !! They play many styles of music and have well over 100 great songs to choose from !! Band-Maid shines when playing live =) Some suggestions "Real Existence" Live "Play" Live or their first music video from 7 years "Freedom" !!! Take your pick all their songs are good ! Great Reaction / New Subscriber ✌🤘
"Freedom" vid is current, "Thrill" is the old one.
The sweet little lead guitarist with the white bonnet wrote this and the rhythm guitarist with the red rose is the main lyricist.
This is just the beginning. You will not be disappointed on this journey if you choose to continue. And I hope you do. Over 100 songs in their library. Including a couple of anime opening songs. Us fans are called "Maidiacs". I'm such a big fan that I got my license plate changed to "Maidiac". 95% of the music I listen to these days is Band Maid. They also announced a US Tour this year. Can't wait for the dates to be released.
"MAIDIAC" license plate! Nice!!
Finally! Congratulations on discovering the best hard rock band to have emerged in the last 30 or 40 years, Cheers from the UK!
If you continue down the Band-Maid hole, Onset has to be next. Straight up hard ass instrumental.
Long time subscriber here, I am so glad you found these ladies. I am 57 from the UK, I have been around a bit and seen the best. Band-Maid are the best band I have ever heard, period. They are so talented and versatile. They can make me grin like an idiot or cry like a baby. The Maid thing is part of a concept they call 'The Gap', that is what you see is NOT what you get. When you imagine a hard rock band what do you think of? Not 5 female Japanese Maids I bet. Welcome to the Pigeon hole! Po!
More live video's try 'Play', 'Freedom', 'Real Existence' or their instrumental 'Onset'
For Music Video's try 'Dice'
Best wishes
Nice to see you here, I’ve followed your reaction channel for quite a while :) These ladies are the real deal, they have shifted between classic rock, punk and experimental rock and their back catalogue is immense. All great. I think you should take a look at Freedom (live), Manners, Warning, Black Hole, Rinne…..anything you like really!
Btw they have actually done some Anime music, check out Different or Sense….
If you like hard rock, this is your new favorite band. They just keep getting better too.🤘🤘
What band?....Oh right.😏
Good reactions are very rare, but this was a good one! I'm sure you've seen lots of comments like this but I'll add mine: I grew up in the 80s and early 90s with bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath in one ear thanks to my parents, and bands like Guns 'N Roses, Radiohead, and the grunge and alternative bands in the other. I think Band-Maid can stand with any of those bands. Yeah.
If you stay on this journey you just might see why so many fans of all the classic bands of the past have found something special in Band-Maid.
Same here with the bands I heard growing up. Born in the early 80's by the time I was cognizant of and took a deeper interest in music, grew up listening to bands like Zeppelin, Sabbath, Skynyrd, from my parents and was a fan of bands like GnR, Radiohead, Nirvana, etc. This Band-Maid can 100% hold their own with them.
@@TheEclecticBeard Yep, we all agree with that. You clearly know great musicians when you hear them.
💯% agree
Band-Maid's official videos fall into three categories: 1) Music Videos, which are always visually interesting and musically usually fire (although the MV for Domination is kinda mild-mannered compared to the live); 2) Actual live videos in front of actual live people; and 3) Internet live, performed in a studio for the streaming concerts they've had to do since COVID became a thing.
As you have seen, they really come alive in front of an audience, but all three types of videos are good.
You my friend have just stumbled onto one of the best bands on the planet. Enjoy the ride.
my favorite hard rock band in many years. they have about 120 songs over the last 8 years - all great. after this you really need to check out japanese female power metal band LOVEBITES. they may just be one of the best bands you've ever heard with 2 amazing lead guitarists that leave everyone else in the dust. of course kanami in this band is right there also. don't pass these ladies up. live is the way to go. start with 'holy war' live and have your face melted : ruclips.net/video/bgAxpEpEcno/видео.html
Yeah I second Lovebites as another great band to listen to. I personally steer to Band-Maid, just based on diversity of the music they provide, but Lovebites is absolutely killing it in the Japanese Metal scene.
Hard to disagree with that.... maybe a gig here on Merseyside ,,,??
@@eamonnclabby7067 LOVEBITES and THE MAIDS on tour together. hey i can dream can't i ? !!
I would add Nemophila also.
@@saikisfang9339 absolutely
Baby Metal is three pop singers with an all male heavy metal backing band, a 'rock show'. Band Maid is five serious musicians playing their own serious hard rock. They incorporate every genre in their catalogue. My favourite band currently and for the last 2-3 years!
Try turning on CC's.
More please! 😁
Cheers and thanks Alan!
The guitar is a PRS core Custom 24 played thru a Mesa Boogie triple rectifier by a small, demur, shy genius guitarist who writes all their music. The 'maid' costumes are based on the maid cafes in Japan. This is the best rock band in the world today.
Well, it looks like I have several 'congratulations' to give out. :)
First, congratulations on 'finding' this band. For quite a few out there, these ladies are the best thing the rock genre has seen and heard in a long, long time. And I'm not one of those who would even begin to dispute that. :)
Secondly, for being able to pick out so much details on the very first listen and thus recognizing the talent of each one of these ladies. Many have needed several listens for this.
The third is for having an eye and ear for our lovely and brilliant vocalist 'Saiki' in spite of all that the instrumental already delivers. Many people miss at first how good or how important she is for this band and performances like this. To my shame, I felt the same way at first. But you are right with every word you said about her.
And the 4th for describing the ladies' outfits so well, even that with the Victorian influences, without making the connection to their band name. :) ... But I can reassure you, you are in good company. It has been like that for a lot of people. But nevertheless, it is always nice to witness it again and again. :) And you didn't make fun of it, which deserves extra praise in my opinion.
And yet, believe me, you've only seen a fraction of what these phenomenal ladies are capable of. This pigeon-hole is deep as hell and doesn't let you escape anytime soon. Sounds exaggerated? Well, the standard recommendations 'Freedom', 'Play' and 'Onset' are good examples of the 'wonderland' (yes, another recommendation) these ladies create with their music.
Greetings from a German Maidiac. :)
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【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️
The Maids are Awesome, but Beware of their Charm......or you'll soon be a Maidiac !! These Ladys are making some of the best Music......100 + songs to Enjoy❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌
Not lolis, but japanese maid caffe costumes. Turn on captions, there are english subtitles.
I'm sure it's been mentioned, but they are wearing maid outfits. Hence "Band-Maid"
Love this song and band! Live is the best way to go with these ladies. Recommend Play - live from same concert next. THank you for reacting to this video.
The Maids have one the best rock sounds that I have heard in decades. Each instrument has a distinctively perfect sound, from the sound of Akane's kit to Kanami's guitar tone to the absolutely beautiful tone of Misa's bass. Add terrific writing and top of the heap talent by all members and you have Band Maid.
Organically formed, from Image to composing and playing. These girls know where it's at!
Many of their video's have English subtitles, so it always pays to check....just sayin'...Chur from NZ.
Holy Crap.....
This reminds me of the rock scene back in the 90-00's.
That drummer is so talented, and the guitar players.....
I definitely need to get hold of their albums now.
@RichieB76 Amigo.. here's a couple good, recent live performances ruclips.net/video/Kojg8ULibeY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/iaf94nNSRGE/видео.html
The badassery is off the charts!!!
Hay EB, Babymetal and Band-Maid are not the same band, Baby Metal are three girls singing with a Thrash metal band behind them, Band-Maid can play and how, The drummers tripplet Bass Drum Hits are outstanding. A Maid in Japan is a Cosplay thing. They Have Maid Restraunts where the girls serving are dressed like maids. It's a Japanese thing. Also check out Ningen Isu
Thanks for the heads up. Changed the title.
Cheers. I can also highly recommend Otoboke Beaver :)
@@TheEclecticBeard Should definitely check out Babymetal though, now that you mention it ;)
They are very different from Band-Maid despite the superficial similarities of being Japanese women doing heavy music. A good place to start would be Headbanger live at Legend 1997 ruclips.net/video/r-2IY10k9KM/видео.html
Yes, to checking out Babymetal!
@@TheEclecticBeard there's no way for you now, to not check out Babymetal :D
Great reaction. sorry man , but you are due to addiction. Tell your daughter they have song used in brand new Anime called Platinum End. the song clip is up on you tube is "Sense." They are also featured in the new Netflix movie KATE, playing live in a Japanese club. They have done sold out shows in Europe, and a couple in New York with rave reviews, jimmy page caught them in Tokyo, and asked to meet the drummer and get a pic with her (Akane), telling her she reminded him of John Bonham and is a is a fan of the Guitarist too, Kaname. Further live tracks to check out are "Real Existence", "Freedom" (w/drum solo) a ballad for their fans live streamed "About Us." Tokyo is the new Seattle, all good ears and eyes eyes are turning to the good new hard rock and metal all female bands coming out of there as the West has forgotten how to do it fresh . BTW Lovebites and Lisa-X Band are 2 more to look at. It was inevitable this is happening, as a lot of these girls have been learning instruments, since they were 4 or 5 years old and..... THEIR TIME HAS COME !
You just watched the best hard rock in the world rt now . they don't have any bad songs. Great react .
Just relax, pick any song from their channel and enjoy because Band-Maid = Happiness.
Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 We say "Japan is a country obsessed by Rock Music". I believe the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Talking about hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan thereafter : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Kiss (1977), Iron Maiden (1981) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands.
Uh oh, we also say "Japan is a country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄
Great reaction! I recommend you react to their double song video of “Manners” and “Black Hole” live. It’s an online concert so no crowd, but they haven’t been able to tour for their new album yet, unfortunately. But, in 1 video you see 2 sides to the band… one song is a straight up rock anthem, while the other is a Hard progressive rock gem, IMO. Also check out “Catharsis” acoustic… since it’s only up for a limited time. It’s another demonstration of their high level musicianship.
I've been to a Band Maid concert. They do their sound checks themselves, onstage and in front of the audience. The message is clear: Band Maid is all about amazing music made with drums and guitars. If that's what you like, great. If not, there's plenty of other music genres you can find elsewhere.
Yes, soundcheck. ruclips.net/video/AXXpMfnf3lw/видео.html
@@viaverde3153 That's amazing. They just love to play.
You just listened to the BEST Rock Band on planet! Enjoy :) Hi from UK
Band Maid top tier hard rock ,and so many other genres rolled into one . Saiki the lead singer caught my attention listening the song Freezer as I was allowing wonderful youtube do it's thing . That was over 2 years ago . Never disappointed ,always surprised by what comes next with them .
Japan has many very good bands to check out . Band Maid however owns the top spot for me .
Happy Birthday Saiki .
I wouldn't compare to BabyMetal (they are good) but really no comparison
band-maid is a great rock band. if you might be interested in kick ass (metallica, megadeath, iron maiden etc. inspired) metal played by an insanely talented japanese all female band, you should not miss "Lovebites". I would recommend "Holy War" live tokyo 2020. great reaction. thank you. japan rocks. and there are many more excellent bands.
You just took your first step into the world's greatest rock band the living legends known as band maid one song is all it takes they take you higher and don't let you down its gonna be a thrill to see more don't be afraid to roll the dice but this is a warning watch your manners daydreaming is allowed so play along and put the puzzle together be well
👏👏👏🤘
As you will get many comments about I'm sure.. The Japanese groups Lovebites and Nemophila are also fantastic! All equally impressive in different ways.
This is the last song of a 24 song concert. Hope this opens people minds to music from around the world. Bring back musicians.
FROM JAPAN ◆ Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID.
BAND MAID is celebrating its 9th year of formation. BAND was formed by a girl who came to Tokyo from a local city of Japan to become a singer when she was about 19 years old. Five unique and talented girls gathered. The members have not changed, and they are continuing their efforts to improve their playing ability. They are constantly writing new songs and cool songs. Three new songs were released at the end of October.
BAND MAID is a hard rock band, but it's a very diverse band. Listen to different types of songs.
1 Thrill : The first music video that saved them from dissolution. Classic rock 2014
2 Sense : The theme song of the anime "Platinum End". Dramatic, fast hard rock with a classic intro. 2021.10
3 Bubble : A tribute to the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, funky rock
4 Different : First anime opening song, new sense of high-speed rock. Anime is Log Horizon 3rd season. 2020.12
5 Daydreaming : Beautiful power ballad. Saiki and Kobato vocals and Kanami's guitar solo are wonderful.
6 Dice : Rhythmic hard rock singing women's independence
7 about us : A gift for fans who cannot meet in a pandemic. Beautiful ballad. 2021.02
8 Freedom : A power rock that walks around the stage and conveys a smile.
The transition from drum solo to lead guitar is the best.
9 Manners : Declaration to create new hard rock while inheriting classic rock. Cool hard rock. Rock'n'Roll never die.
10 alone : The song they wrote, composed and released for the first time. Medium speed Hard Rock 2016
11 Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips : Funky Hard Rock. A gift for fans of April Fool's Day .
12 Blooming : Vocals and chorus are impressive, and various types of music are fused.
13 RINNE : High-speed rhythmic heavy rock, inspired by the Japanese horror movie "RINNE : Reincarnation".
RINNE (Reincarnation) is also found in Eastern thought and Buddhist thought.
14 onset : Instrumental song for lead singer Saiki breaks, their great playing power and harmony.
15 Play : A song composed as an instrumental song, but Miku added lyrics as Saiki liked it. With different intros depending on the live.
16 Before Yesterday : Record of the first overseas performance, Sakura-Con in Seattle 2016. Melodic Rock with great lyrics.
17 Choose me : An insert song of the concert scene the Netflix movie KATE, they appeared as BAND MAID. Cool rock song.
18 Dragon Cries : The only song produced by Tony Visconti.
It's not their lyrics, but it sings about the future of human society and the earth. Great Heavy Classic Rock .
19 After Life : A homage to the maid cafe and band formation where Kobato worked. BAND-MAID Hard Rock .
20 Corallium : The song that Saiki wrote all the lyrics for the first time. Hip pop style dancing hard rock.
21 Catharsis : A song from Acoustic Live, showing their diversity, and they do their best in every genre.
Added ★ Peace & Love : Founder Miku Kobato's solo project. Pigeon saves the world. Funky pop rock.
wait till you listen to d other songs
LONG LIVE D ROCK GODDESS
Welcome to the fandom! BTW - most their vids have CC/subtitles button.
I suggest the following Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Bubble, Manners, Real Existence (live) & No God (live)
You just jumped in the deep end. Best straight-up rock band in the world, and as an old timer I think they may be the best since the Beatles. They certainly go harder, while being melodic and very creative in their songwriting. You are going to get a lot of suggestions. These are a bunch that are official or unlikely to come down. First, a little background on the girls:
Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old
MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 29 years old
Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 30 years old
Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 30 years old
Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old
Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo.
They are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio.
Freedom (Feb 14 2020) ruclips.net/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/видео.html
Domination (Feb 14 2020) --you just watched this
Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) ruclips.net/video/HcqitbXgigU/видео.html
Onset (Instrumental-insane!) ruclips.net/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/видео.html
Daydreaming (slower ballad, gorgeous): ruclips.net/video/RCaeUkrItyY/видео.html
If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. ruclips.net/video/R4PofsQYwn4/видео.html
Yay! I've been hoping you'd get around to Band Maid for some time. They've been my favourite band for eight years now. I'd recommend the live version of Frredom to present to your daughter.
... so, welcome down the rabbit hole. I think you're now going to get a lot of requests to react to Lovebites. My choice to introduce you to them would be the live version of /Swan Song [+Chopin intro] (Five of a Kind, 21/02/2020)/
Best wishes, Mr Beard. Love your channel. :)
BAND-MAID and BABYMETAL is the best thing that has happened to rock/metal in decades!Nice reaction.
I love this band so much, they're all so talented, after their first album they told the record label they don't want anyone writing the material for them anymore and after that everything they do is their own, they are amazing.
Pointing out the bass player Misa (Mee-sa) dress outfit...I'll help you out from guessing. In a Band interview she did a rare stepping out and modeled her outfit and revealed that it is a Croation (maid) outfit. It's Croation uniform fashioned. She is usually quiet during they're interviews but surprisingly she stood up and did a beautiful mini cat- walk revealing her choice of style!!
Thrill, Real Existence, Before Yesterday, Daydreaming, Bubble and Endless Story. From the same concert, Freedom, Choose Me, Play. There's also a lot more where they came from. Keep the Band Maid coming, stay safe and be well !
Great aesthetic, great voice, great instrumental ... wait till you get to know the girls ;)
I would suggest watching a couple of their interview just to get to know the girls better and how they got together.
Welcome to the pigeon hole po! You are starting a journey with 5 incredibly talented ladies who will take hard rock and mix it with pop, punk, blues, jazz, metal, or whatever they feel like throwing at you. They do have some songs from anime, "Sense", "Different" and "Glory". Hang on and enjoy the ride!
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin said Akane is one of the best drummers he'd ever seen.
He had pictures taken with her after the show. 2016.
She's Amazing. Just ask Page.
Welcome aboard, Alan. You are embarking on (along with many others - 135 million YT views!) 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 (118 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World” and new single drops), 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 later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Sense, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, 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, About Us, 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 cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis! And many are represented with over 40 well produced music videos. ruclips.net/user/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ruclips.net/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/видео.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ruclips.net/video/__1th7ctgMo/видео.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): ruclips.net/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/видео.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: ruclips.net/video/4uIYBkAybCI/видео.html, and finally by 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:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 28 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, 30 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, 30 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, 31 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, 29 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. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! 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/
■ BAND-MAID BREAKING NEWS
Their Christmas acoustic concert was unbelievable. Replays are now available. And BAND-MAID USA TOUR 2022 will be held! Yea! Details will be announced as soon as possible. bandmaid.tokyo/contents/486225
Been following you for a few months now with your comedy reactions and I was so pleased to see you've jumped into Band-Maid! You can't really go wrong with their music! It's be awesome to get to see your daughter's reaction to them if she's into the cosplay and anime type stuff. She'll love them too I'm sure
I love watching people discover Band-Maid....
Great reaction!! Clearly your daughter-san is a person of culture!!
I saw this and thought "I'm sure I've seen him do loads of Band-Maid already", then realised I'd been watching you other stuff. Regarding the outfits, they were originally based on Maid Cafes, due to the idea of the rhythm guitarist who used to work in one, who thought it would be interesting to have a band that looked 'cute' but had a contrasting sound. The outfits have changed over time, becoming more individual, and even those these are the latest incarnation, they have changed slightly now.
Typically their songs are about 25% English, although the main singer isn't a confident English speaker, so her diction can be a little off. After a while though, you just stop noticing.
One slightly sad point, at the end of this show they announced to the fans that they were to play the Nippon Budokan a few months later - a venue that's revered in Japan, because if you play there you've 'made it' as a band. Then, within a month covid struck, that was cancelled, and they've not played in front of a live audience since. They are touring in the USA this year though.
Now...to try to find a music reactor who'll watch "Four Candles"
I've already reacted to Four Candles. Hilarious sketch.
@@TheEclecticBeard Yeah, I know. I've seen you do that stuff, and now Band-Maid, so I have to try to find someone (else) who I've seen doing Band-Maid, and get them to react to Four Candles.
If you find one that does, please link that for me somewhere in my comments.
Welcome to the world of Band Maid sir. The world of no bad songs. They. Do. Not. Miss. Only amazing music from this group. Continue on the Band Maid journey you will thank us Maidiacs later these ladies are as real a deal as it gets.
Well.... now you've done it.You opened a rather LARGE floodgate. Band-Maid's in particular and the Japanese rock scene in general. First, you had a LOT of spot-on insights into Band-Maid. You'll be surprised when you look back at this reaction and see how much you NAILED it. Second, this band is UNBELIEVEBLE. You just scratched the surface of the tip of an iceberg that runs REALLY deep. Pick any song. It''ll probably make your jaw drop. Third, as to the Japanese music scene, all of the bands listed previously in the comments are immensly talented and are awesome in their own right (it's INSANE!). My taste runs HEAVILY toward The Maids, but they're all great. You have a TON of amazing music in your very near future. Enjoy! 🕊
The two songs they do for Anime are "Different" and "Sense", the latter being the newest release. These ladies are for real and some of the best talent I've ever seen and heard. With over 100 songs they'll keep you busy reacting for quite a while. If you like a straight up Rock check out "Manners" official music video then watch it LIVE stream with the different intro. They are Rock-Metal-Jazz-Punk-Fusion-Progressive wrapped up into one lovable Ball-O-Maids. Good React...now go grab your daughter and sit her down for "FREEDOM" LIVE from the same concert.
Boy are you in for a special treat! We are very passionate with this group! Band-Maid is the best group n many years! They incorporate all genres of music into their writing! Kanami Tono (lead guitarist, composer) writes all the bands score and she is nothing short of being a genius! Her persona seems like a shy clueless female but when she talks music and plays that guitar, she is mesmerizing!! As you go down this road you’ll find that each member is outstanding in their skills! Enjoy! Life starts NOW!!
They are Band-Maid. And today's the lead singer Saiki's birthday! Love you Saiki❤️❤️❤️ Saiki definitely shines on stage. How she transforms from rather shy, awkward person (appears aloof because of it) to the Queen of the Stage is mesmerising.
Babymetal is another band from Japan with female singers (there used to be 3 of them but maybe down to one I'm not sure) they have all male backing band, or more like part of the band called Kami band and they are insane.
However, they are very, very different musically. I could never get into babymetal myself but have lot of respect for them.
Nah...I personally can't imagine Domination being used for Anime. It's not chaotic enough. But definitely an awesome song along with my other 50+ bandmaid favourites.
Band-Maid is a fantastic hard rock band! This is jus the start, it gets better and better! Thanks for the reaction, enjoy!
Band-Maid is one of the best rockbands out there. If You want to se some serious shredding in the guitars in Japanese bands You have to check out Lovebites / When Destinies Align (MV is the best choice for a start) , Nemophila / Revive, Galneryus / Angel of Salvation, Gyze / Oriental Symphony, Ningen Isu / Heartless Scat... and those are just starters...
Only word I understood was hello. But the beat was on point
This is my favorite band in the world right now! 🔥⚡️🎸😎
As other's have said, they are not trying to dress in a "loli" or "lolita" style, they are wearing maid outfits.
Each member gives it their own flair. The 2 guitarists, Kanami and Miku, have a lot more frilly/foofy dresses so it's an understandable mistake.
You're in for a wild ride with this band! They've stolen the hearts of many old-school rock and metal fans.
Yeah Miku's has gone way outside of maid cafe these days and is very lolita style anymore.
💯% correct
Stole our hearts is right
All I'll say is that this is the best rock band on the planet right now. Watch anything live, it's all excellent. The rest of the Maidiacs will explain everything to you.
My second favorite band in Japan! I love every song and performance. Simply Amazing! Manners/Black Hole is absolutely perfect performance! Great react man! See You in the next! 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥
Band-Maid LIVE!!! They have so much fun on stage, you can really tell they love what they're doing.
PS - Re your comments about your daughter loving Anime. Band-Maid have two songs that were written as the opening score for 2 anime's. 'Different' was used as the opening theme song for the third season of the anime Log Horizon ( ruclips.net/video/edlLhh8qVxM/видео.html ) and 'Sense' was used for the anime Platinum Horizon ( ruclips.net/video/BWN6iOFjm9U/видео.html ). They also appeared in the Netflix film, 'Kate', playing live on stage in a nightclub scene and playing over a car sound system during a high speed car chase.
Babymetal is not a genre, it is a specific band. Just so you know, if you start the dive into Japanese rock and metal, you won't come up for air for quite some time! There is a level of mastery that you find in Japan that you just don't see in the US and Europe. Their "average" musician is comparable to our very best! Most of their acts don't really target the West, and they don't care about marketing outside of Japan (understandable, since Japan is the world's second-largest music market). However, there are a few bands that are marketing themselves to the West, and BAND-MAID is one of those, along with Lovebites, Nemophila, Babymetal, and Aldious.
BAND-MAID leans more toward hard rock, though they do flirt with metal at times. They sing in a mix of Japanese and English.
Lovebites is primarily thrash and power metal, with some prog, traditional NWOBHM-style metal, and symphonic/neo-classical metal. They sing entirely in English. Two of the best lead guitarists in the world, and one of the fastest and tightest drummers in the world. The vocalist has a background in R&B, and brings a unique style to metal vocals!
Lovebites "Holy War" - ruclips.net/video/bgAxpEpEcno/видео.html
Nemophila is nu metal, metalcore, thrash, punk, power metal, and hard rock. They sing in a mix of Japanese and English. Also has two elite virtuosic guitarists. The drummer is one of the most sought-after session drummers in Japan. The bassist is very versatile and shares some lead vocal duties. The main vocalist has a beautiful clean voice, and an epic banshee-like screaming voice, similar to black metal. They are also one of the "happiest" metal bands in the world, as the video linked below will show.
Nemophila "Oiran (Live 2021)" - ruclips.net/video/19VQ9tkWksQ/видео.html
Babymetal are a unique concept, comprised of j-pop vocals and dance aesthetics, with a brutally heavy metal backing band. They sing in a mix of Japanese and English. They invented a genre called "kawaii metal" ("kawaii" means "cute" in Japanese). They started when the three vocalists (now two) were 11 and 12 years old, and they are now in their early twenties. The backing music hits pretty much every genre of metal, from thrash, to death, to prog, to power metal. In the video below, they were 14 and 16 years old, respectively.
Babymetal "Headbanger" - ruclips.net/video/YjjWZpf_jSs/видео.html
Aldious are primarily a power metal band. They sing in a mix of Japanese and English. Again, two very virtuosic lead guitarists (like Lovebites and Nemophila). And their drummer Marina Bozzio, while native Japanese, is the step-daughter of the legendary Terry Bozzio of Frank Zappa and Missing Persons fame.
Aldious "We Are (Live 2021)" - ruclips.net/video/IRcwS-XvOOk/видео.html
looking forward to seeing dad&daughter reactions to JPN rock! :D
If you're gonna show your daughter to BAND-MAID treat her to "Play Live" it's on their YT Channel so it's easy to find and you'll both love it!
Well that something different.
Pretty good.
It’s called. Band. Maid. Hence the costumes.
You've just dipped your toe into the waters here man. Your daughter will love them. So many great songs to view.
A few suggestions. 'Manners/Black Hole', 'Dice', 'Freedom', 'Real Existence', 'Wonderland'. Live versions are my favorite. You, and your daughter will love any clips that you choose.
I love the Japanese rock scene they've always gone full out, there shows must be friggin awesome unless your an epileptic....... R.i.p to comedy after the Jimmy Carr fiasco
Domination is a great place to start. It really shows off many facets of Band-Maid.
If you love the drummer, watch Freedom from the same concert - great drum solo followed by guitar solo. But everyone will tell you this.
If you want their anime music, try Sense and Different. But you are right: their fast-paced music sits well with anime.
No, MISA isn't wearing a Military Pantsuit. It's a Chinese influenced Qipao, or Cheongsam Side Split Dress to go with her Asian Beauty look. But if you like Akane's drumming check out 'Freedom' LIVE. It has an extended drum solo. And, BAND-MAID has a couple few songs that have been either commissioned for, or used as Anime Opening & Closing Themes. 'Glory comes to mind. It was for Yu-Gi-Oh VRAINS. But they have so many different kinds of songs, all of them awesome in their own way.
Great reaction, gets a sub from me. You have no idea of the greatness that lies ahead of you. Band-Maid has a very deep catalog (110+ songs), and zero bad tracks. They are the reigning hard-rock champions of the world. They are also just the tip of the iceberg of Japanese rock and metal, especially all-female bands. Lovebites, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Hanabie, SCANDAL, Hagane, Aldious, Fate Gear, and on and on... You have just met your new obsession :) :)
that said, there are a couple metal bands that indeed do wear full on lolita coords
Welcome to the Maidiacs! Believe it or not, that's just the tip of the huge iceberg of musical greatness from this incredible group of ladies.
Some suggestions:
Play (Live) - Greatest song intro EVER!
Onset (Live) - Mind Blowing Instrumental
Freedom (Live) - Incredibly Fun/great drum solo
Blooming (MV) - Pure Adrenaline
Thanks! 😁
You may check out Freedom live with your daughter. The song is much fun and awesome drum solo that you may like.
Japan has some absolutely epic metal bands. exist†trace is another great one.
BEST HARD ROCK BAND TODAY.
If one more person compares them to Babymetal my head's going to explode. They're dressed as maids due to the rhythm guitarist/background vocalist's previous job at a Maid Cafe and costume preference. And lolli? They're Japanese, not Mexican.
Videos form Band-Maid channel have often subtitles with lyrics provided - check this before next possible reactions.
They definitely have stage presents, great group. Love their sound.
Hell Yes.My Fav Band.
In an interview here on RUclips Saiki and Miku indicated that they intersperse English for two reasons one people in Japan think it's cool, second it helps reach out to the English-speaking audience and keep them engaged.