*Molly Bee* you might be *Puzzle* with all the *BAND-MAID* request and it is normal but the *Key* is to throw the *DICE* and hope it is a *Memorable* one and *from now on* people will say *Choose me* as they are *Daydreaming* to the fact that there is only one *REAL EXISTENCE* because *YOLO* and spending your time in *the non-fiction days* is not a place to be or we can *start over* from the beginning but end up being in *DOMINATION* to the fact that your in a *Wonderland* I hope this was not to confusing to understand because you are not *alone* in this. _Have a nice day!_ 🙂
You can bring the girls in out of the rain! BM does not block either Official Music or Official Live Videos. In fact they watch them all. Love your reactions too!
ahhhhh !----thank you for your comment---I was going to say much the same thing ! Yes, it's a pity about the lousy picture quality, but she may have thought copyright made it necessary. So, thanks for clearing this up !
This song is from "BAND-MAID WORLD DOMINATION TOUR - Shinka" held by BAND-MAID at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14, 2020 Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): ruclips.net/user/BANDMAIDvideos Setlist: 1-Rinne 2-Blooming 3-Screaming 4-Dilemma 5-glory 6-FREEDOM 7-Choose me 8-PAGE 9-Mirage 10-catharsis 11-Bubble 12-The Dragon Cries 13-I can't live without you. 14-TIME 15-Wonderland 16-alone 17-DICE 18-Don't you tell ME 19-Play 20-DOMINATION 21-endless Story
Been a Band-Maid fan for 6 years and a reaction watcher about 5 - enjoying your discovery of this amazing band and your music-fan's approach. Listening to you, I feel the pride a parent feels when they tell their neighbor in the stands, "that's my kid out there that just hit that home run!"
The Maids performing their second most performed song, Freedom, (just behind Real Existence) is pure perfection, isn't it? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Molly, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!
Band-Maid is quite an experience to see live! So much fun, it’s like no other rock show! You’re in for a special treat! Theses ladies are the real deal making them the best rock group out there!
This is quite rightly the (unofficial) anthem of these ladies. It shows that they are excellent at what they do, but at the same time it shows that what you mentioned. This goes far beyond just being a band. The chemistry between all 5 ladies is exceptional and rarely seen like this. 🔥🤘🏻 _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
They just released an Official Live Performance of their song Puzzle from their January 9 2023 Live Stream Serving (show/concert) which kicked off their 10 Year Anniversary Tour.
They have a super power when it comes to mood lifting. Having a bad day? Listen to more Band-Maid! They're also awesome in every way musically. And yes, the crowd interaction is off the charts at a maid concert. Doesn't matter if you don't know the words. If you're not yelling the hey! hey! or other sing-along parts (there are a LOT of singalongs), Miku will pick you out of a crowd of thousands and hit you over the head.
Thx Molly. The show piece moments from BAND-MAID playing live are second to none. "Play" & "Domination" from the same show are must viewing. Btw i'm not saying you must do them but please do them....i'm getting this all wrong.🤦♂️
they just released an official live video to Puzzle and that is my personal fav song, so I think that would be a great one to do next! great reaction!!
This is one of the few groups I love watching fan cams of because they're just so charismatic and *so funny*. It shouldn't be allowed that people can be this good at music and also that good at being people but here we are.
To see some of Band-Maid's variety, check out their official live Manners/Black Hole. It's two of their songs in one video. During the pandemic, like other bands, they had to resort to things like online concerts. While this doesn't have the audience interaction, it still has their awesome energy & musical chops. And, the two songs are quite different from each other, hence, the variety. ❤👍 (AND IT HAS SUBTITLES)
Happiest band in the world!. During the pandemic they broadcast several live streamings. There is a video on their YT channel where they play two songs Manners/Black Hole. They are two songs of very different styles that will show you what they are capable of. Thank you!
I told you! This song and performance are simply Amazing! Great react again Beauty. You need to watch now, Real existence live! See you at the next 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This video is from when they were left-handed. Now they are right-handed, and Band-Maid are always evolving. Furthermore, this venue at Line Cube Shibuya was leaking rain.😁
*Molly Bee* This is only the beginning, and it only gets better from here, so I hope you’re not disappointed. 😊 _(FYI I seeing a lot of _*_BAND-MAID_*_ reaction and you don't need to worry about copyright strikes from this band)_
I'm glad you did Freedom second. This is a good stepping stone. AS you go on you will find different styles and sounds and you will love it. Many of the newer vids have lyrics in the closed captions. The second singer, (red rose) Miku, put the band together. So much for you to discover. May I suggest Dice mv or the new Puzzle live. Have fun!
Hi Molly, It's good to see you experiencing my favorite band (although I'm not an actual Maidiac). There is an almost endless supply of great songs and performances from BAND-MAID. The music video "Dice" (or the online concert live video), live video "Real Existence", and live video "Domination", and if you can find it, "Moratorium" live at Shinkiba Studio Coast (again, if you can find it) are only a few of my favorites. The music video of the instrumental "From Now On" is jaw- dropping, if only with a tiny bit of a harder edge than those others 😁. I hope that the Maidiacs don't mind that I wander off-topic. It has been a while since you've checked in with Diana. She is approaching her 20th birthday and has just released a new music video. I think that you'll be surprised. The song title is: "Winter Without Snow".
BAND-MAID is a great live band. That's what I have experienced many times at this band's concerts every time I have the opportunity since 2019. The live performance is truly amazing, especially the great bass sound of MISA's bass and AKANE's drums, which can never be known on recordings. I still vividly remember being overwhelmed by the great sound and enthusiasm of the band at the concert venue in Shibuya where this song was performed. It was a sound of another world and dimension from the studio recording. The band frequently performs upgraded versions and special tour-only editions in their live performances. I have been to many concerts of this band since 2019. And I am amazed to discover evolution and development at every concert. I really don't get 'bored' or 'used to' this band's concerts. And I am acutely aware that this band is a live band. BAND-MAIDはライブでの生演奏が素晴らしいバンドです。 それは私が2019年から機会がある度にこのバンドのコンサートで何度も体験して来た事です。 ライブは本当に素晴らしく、特にMISAのベースとAKANEのドラムの素晴らしい低音は録音では絶対に知る事ができません。 私は、この曲が演奏された渋谷のコンサート会場で当日、このバンドの素晴らしい音と熱気に圧倒された事を今も鮮明に覚えています。 それはスタジオ録音とは別世界・別次元の音でした。 このバンドは、ライブ演奏でバージョンアップ版やツアー限りの特別版が頻繁に演奏します。 私は2019年から、このバンドのコンサートに何度も足を運んでいます。そして演奏会の度に進化や発展を発見して驚いています。 本当にこのバンドのコンサートは「飽きる」とか「慣れる」という事とは無縁です。 そして、このバンドはライブバンドである事を痛感しています。
Fun little note about this one that I didn't see mentioned. When Miku's (The other singer) time to sing comes up, you see Kanami (the Guitarist) squat down and stare up at her. She's sitting on the little monitor that shows the artist their own lyrics in case they forget, blocking Miku, because at a previous show she had a brain fart or something and forgot the words. So this was Kanami teasing her like "You know them now, right?" They also tend to make faces at Akane (the drummer), to try to throw her off beat. Never works. And in the video for "Play", Saiki (the lead singer) tries to fool around with her, but Akane does some goofy poses (while never missing a beat) and you can hear Saiki laugh as she starts singing her part again. And lastly cause I didn't mention her. MISA (The bassist. And yes, you always spell her name with all caps) tends to drink hard liquor as her stage drink instead of water. Because even though she looks cool, and badass, She's actually pretty shy. So that's drunken master bass playing you're hearing. lol
Band-Maid is one of the rare bands where you don't need to flip or filter their videos during a reaction. The Ladies themselves enjoy watching them, and their management company consider reaction videos to be free advertising, and if you become established enough and offer truly genuine reactions, they will do a revenue share with you. It could be only a few cents, but they wish to encourage good reactors. And if you are looking for something that shows the breadth of style these Ladies play, I would suggest the On-Line Live double video of Manners - Black Hole from their channel. During the lockdowns the Ladies performed several online concerts for their fans and they have songs from a few of those performances available on their channel. They also have Dice-Different, No God, Thrill, Warning, and About Us. I should warn you that About Us, is a very VERY personal song from the Ladies to their fans, or "Masters and Princesses" as they call us. It is about how they missed being able to perform live for us and how they wished to to meet us. After the lockdowns ended, and they started touring again, during their 2022 US tour, they wrote a follow up called "Memorable" while on tour and performed it live during their 2022 Tour Ending Concert/10th anniversary announcement concert on January 9th, at the Tokyo Gardens Theater in front of 8,000 fans. The MV of Memorable uses footage from that concert plus footage of Miku taken in the US outside of Lancaster California. And on April 26th, the Ladies are releasing the January 9th concert on DVD/BluRay, with special preorders also getting a 90 minute behind the scenes documentary of their 2022 US tour and a 100 page photo book. You can go to their web site bandmaid.tokyo to find where to purchase it from and also sign up for their newsletter. They also have a paid fan club with special offers and a paid special access site for more behind the scenes videos and photos that is updated quite often.
They have total control of their Music!!! Start to the order the songs are on the album. Kanami, lead guitar, writes the basic song sending it the to Akane, drums and MISA, bass for their lines. From there it goes to Miku, red flower & spokes pigeon, for the lyrics. Now Saiki, vocals is co-writing lyrics now and now has wrote the lyrics for 3 songs. Then they go into the studio to "fine tune" and finish. Saiki has the "We're Done" call. NEXT - Unlucky Morpheus - "Angreifer" You'll love Jill!!!
Freedom is a good introduction to Band-Maid. It has great crowd participation -- the iconic drum solo from Akane (drummer) -- and lots of fun between the band members as they pull faces to try to get the drummer to make mistakes -- she pulls faces back at them and plays flawlessly. It is a lightweight song -- very happy and upbeat -- that they didn't write themselves. I would suggest something a little more complex like Blooming (music video) or the instrumental "From Now On" (music video) -- these are songs they wrote ... and by "they" I mean the lead guitarist Kanami.
It is not necessary to flip the videos for Band-Maid, Molly Bee. Band-Maid loves their fans, and they are highly cooperative with people who react to their music. I have not heard of them copyright-claiming against the reactors, forcing a demonetisation of these videos. So, go ahead, display Band-Maid at their full glory without laterally flipping the videos. Thanks for reacting to them. 😉
Yeah! Why not try to check out their new live video of Puzzle. The performance is from earlier this year. I think it could be fun for you to see some of their most recent live performances to give some perspective😊 great reaction
BAND-MAID doesn't copyright strike. Although, as a lefty bassist, I can dig it...no need to reverse videos or do other tricks on official videos. BAND-MAID only exists today because of the fans on RUclips. 🙂
Love ❤️ your reaction to freedom and bandmaid! This group of awesome ladies have become my favorite band to listen to because of their musicianship, love for each other and their fan base and especially their large diverse catalog of songs! Best band in the world!❤💯🤘🤘
There are few different live performances you should really checkout.. "Play", "Real Existence" and "Domination" live just to name a few.. and some MV's to checkout include "Manners", "Warning", "Blooming"... A few of their newer song MV's like "Influencer" and "From now on". All are outstanding so you really just can't go wrong with one of these or pick one yourself... enjoy.
Band-Maid are not alone in this space anymore, Lonesome_Blue are following a similar path in terms of the style of music and high quality, their track “Face the Fear” spells this out. It’s a good thing, Band-Maid are undoubtedly excellent, so having real peers in the space making excellent music can only be a good thing. There are MANY more bands in the J-Metal space but not so many making accessible rock / metal of this quality. Domination live is pretty much Band-Maid’s calling card, it’s from the same concert and I think it shows them being a tight knit band even better than Freedom does. Actually seeing them live is an addictive experience, they are so genuine and have so much fun it’s impossible not to leave their show with a huge smile and a warm feeling inside (it wasn’t just the beer). 😬
This show is from a few years ago, but Freedom is still one of their earlier songs. For one of their latest songs check out ‘Influencer’ or the instrumental ‘From Now On’.
This song is newer than Thrill, however, it is still from the period of their career when they weren't allowed to write their own music. When Kanami, the lead guitarist, took over as composer is when their music became more complex. I still love these early songs, but the combination of Kanami (composer) and Miku (lyricist) marks a turning point in their evolution. I would suggest a song from their latest album: influencer (Official Music Video) ruclips.net/video/e_bEf1C0spY/видео.html from now on (Offical Music Video) instrumental ruclips.net/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/видео.html
This is the video that made me a full-fledged Madiac and confirmed my love of Akane (the drummer). I recommend checking out the official live videos for "Domination", "Play" and their latest "Puzzle", also the MVs for"Alone (the first song they wrote that the record company allowed on an album), "YOLO", "The Non-Fiction Days", "Warning" and then all the rest of their videos. Not that I'm biased towards my favorite band in the world or anything.
You cannot go wrong on which song to pick next. All songs already mentioned in the comments are excellent. My favorite is "Play Live", but you could also pick Domination, Rinne, Moratorium, Puzzle, Turn Me On, Dice, Manners, Black Hole, and the list goes on. All of them excellent and wow-worthy. If you are drawn towards drumming, then the intro of "Rinne" from the same concert will blow you away. Here is a link to the video: ruclips.net/video/7ER4j4FRPpI/видео.html
My suggestions for BAND-MAID would be: onset - live ruclips.net/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/видео.html Blooming (Offical Music Video) ruclips.net/video/uUt_JBMocKM/видео.html
Yep, Akane is one happy, very talented and hard working drummer!🥁🦍🍌 The other singer you mentioned is Miku who is the band founder, lyricist, rhythm guitar, PR person, and an 810-year old pigeon, PO!🕊💕 She was the original lead singer of this band, but she thought that her voice was too cute for this band, so she recruited another singer, Saiki, who has a more powerful voice. Miku has several lead songs. This is one of her lead songs if you are interested in: ruclips.net/video/sGzAQigaL14/видео.html As for the next live song, I suggest the most recently uploaded live video: ruclips.net/video/zvuqmSQEnaA/видео.html Please continue your happy Band-Maid journey, PO!(P_O)🕊💕
The thing about Thrill is that it’s a good song but it’s very simple and might lead some to think that Band Maid is a good, but generic, band. Nothing really special. But they are special… legions of seasoned rock & metal fans aren’t wrong! Freedom is a nice step up. I’d suggest their newest live release “Puzzle”. It’s one of their best, though not newest, songs. And for something really new check out “Influencer”, and their instrumental “From Now On”.
Someone might have told you, but when they gather around the drummer (Akane aka "Gorilla"), they are making faces at her trying to get her to mess up. Of course, it never works. This is my favorite drum sol of all time. She's just so happy and crushing it.
Just a heads up. If or when you see their live version of "Domination" When they crowd "A ka ney" the drummer, their not having a chinwag, their pulling faces trying to throw her off🙂
Hi Molly, Japan is loaded with all Female rock bands. To include Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and rock. On the heavy metal side check out a band called LOVEBITES. They are one of the best bands out there. A good starting song is Holy War - Live. I think you will like them. On the Band Maid side check out "Daydreaming" I consider it one of there best songs. Kanami's masterpiece.
Hi Molly, Thrill and Freedom from BAND-MAID is a nice mix. They have much more in the same genre, and you cannot really go wrong. They also have some different stuff, maybe also look at "From now on" that is an instrumental where they can show off their skills. Its good. Another, slightly different one is Manners. The official live of "Manners", with "Black Hole" is the best one, even though "Black Hole" is not my favorite. But, even more important is that the Japanese female rock/metal scene has so much more to offer. Two groups are often mentioned together with BAND-MAID, and that is Lovebites and Nemophila. Lovebites is heavy metal (plus actually more) and they are scary good. You do NOT get better than them at what they do. No competition today. They have LOADS of music, I think they are up to 70 or 80 songs by now. And they are all good. They are heavy metal hit machines. I would recommend to start with anyone of the two live performances of "Holy War" in 2020 or "The Hammer of Wrath" in 2023. Their aesthetic is white dresses. Here I generally recommend live. Their movies tends to be over produced, even though they are also good; in particular the guitar shredding is just as insane as live. The singer is a surprise. She is impressive, but with a tone you would net expect. Nemophila is a kind of super group consisting of very good musicians that came from other groups. They were friends and used to jam together, mainly doing rock and metal covers, western or Japanese. They decided that they liked this and formed a group. They are more allround than BAND-MAID and Lovebites and play whatever really, but with a metal twist. Their singer Mayo can both sing (with a rasp) and has a high pitch scream. The drummer is one of Japan's best drummers. She is also a session drummer and can play anything. The guitarists are also killer, and just like Lovebites it is two lead guitarists. Apropos covers, they have a bunch of very good original songs but you shall not forget their covers. They are sometimes called the cover queens. They are really good at it. So? What to start with? I would recommend the music movies Revive, Raitai and Adabana. BTW - there is no risk in looking at music movies from Nemophila, they are almost all one take semi live without much post production. They are quite new and the live movies are a bit lacking. There are some good ones coming up, but seldom with stellar sound. They need to get themselves some pro audio staff and make live takes of Lovebites or BAND-MAID quality.
Great reaction.. have you ever heard of "THE WARNING"? 3 sister's from Mexico who absolutely rock .. fantastic live band. All 3 sing . Their harmonies are so good. Try TEATRO METROPOLITAN CDMX.. DISCIPLE, ENTER SANDMAN, ANIMOSITY, any you choose is great... TWA(The Warning Army)🎶🤟☮️
Check also another TOP J-Rock/Metal Bands LOVEBITES(all female) new songs MV Judgement Day, Stand And Deliver(Shoot 'em Down), live songs Set The World On Fire, Break The Wall, The Hammer Of Wrath, Raise Some Hell, Holy War... NEMOPHILA(all female) new songs Rise, Seize The Fate, Revive, Dissension, Raitei(Thunder) HANABIE(all female) songs We Love Sweets, NEET GAME, Pardon Me...
New sub here. This is a weird truth. Their regular music videos are excellent as far as concept and narrative. Really well done. Domination is an excellent example- super cool art direction. BUT the MV pales in comparison to the live performance which should be a serious consideration for your next reaction. Domination LIVE.
I am a fan of BAND-MAID. And when I look at your React history, I think that a MV like that, which expresses the dramatic progressive rock of the good old days with modern speed metal, seems to suit your taste. That is the music video for Judgment Day, the new work of LOVEBITES. ruclips.net/video/m3uGjp-P7DI/видео.html Please enjoy the diversity of Japanese girl bands.
If you like Anime , you should check out their MV of Unleashed !!!!! . Akane is the happiest Drummer in the World 😂 Other Suggestions other Bands : All Female Power . Hanabie " We love Sweets " and Gacharic Spin " Mindset " or " I wish I " . Japanese Rock/Metal can really be a Rabbithole. They do things different , mix Genres but always a burst of Energy. ( Sorry my English is far from being perfect , German )
You know you do not have to do anything to the video, Band-Maid likes to watch reaction videos of their music. Try Domination, Play, Onset, Puzzle, Real Existence Live versions also MV for From Now On, Daydreaming, Influencer. Another Japan group that is good is Lovebites
I'd recommend on regular music videos, do a first watch without lyrics since it will take your focus away. For audio only tracks it might be easier to have the lyrics up along it. Normally after experiencing them live, do the normal version first, then the live because they rearrange the live versions to spice them up often.
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MISA MISA MISA!!!!! sooo sorry you seem to have dropped them like a hot potato. as a matter of fact "Thrill" and "Freedom" are BOTH from the older catalogue before they wrote their own songs (even tho Miku wrote the lyrics for this one).
Oh no, you accidentally reacted to MAID-BAND. None of the ladies in BAND-MAID play their instruments left handed, that's the give away. This is the impostor band from the Mirror Dimension. That's ok, I guess. MAID-BAND is pretty good, too. 😉
I like how in the past people who made "react" videos did it for experience new things and now these "reactors" do thing only because they are PAYED to do so. awful.
BTW - most of their vids now include english subtitles (CC button)
*Molly Bee* you might be *Puzzle* with all the *BAND-MAID* request and it is normal but the *Key* is to throw the *DICE* and hope it is a *Memorable* one and *from now on* people will say *Choose me* as they are *Daydreaming* to the fact that there is only one *REAL EXISTENCE* because *YOLO* and spending your time in *the non-fiction days* is not a place to be or we can *start over* from the beginning but end up being in *DOMINATION* to the fact that your in a *Wonderland* I hope this was not to confusing to understand because you are not *alone* in this. _Have a nice day!_ 🙂
Band-Maid = Infectious Happiness.
You can bring the girls in out of the rain! BM does not block either Official Music or Official Live Videos. In fact they watch them all. Love your reactions too!
ahhhhh !----thank you for your comment---I was going to say much the same thing !
Yes, it's a pity about the lousy picture quality, but she may have thought copyright made it necessary.
So, thanks for clearing this up !
Same with mirroring the image, having everyone but Saiki looking like a lefty is distracting
@nellybod8742 yes please please correct the orientation next time 😂
This song is from "BAND-MAID WORLD DOMINATION TOUR - Shinka"
held by BAND-MAID at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14, 2020
Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): ruclips.net/user/BANDMAIDvideos
Setlist:
1-Rinne
2-Blooming
3-Screaming
4-Dilemma
5-glory
6-FREEDOM
7-Choose me
8-PAGE
9-Mirage
10-catharsis
11-Bubble
12-The Dragon Cries
13-I can't live without you.
14-TIME
15-Wonderland
16-alone
17-DICE
18-Don't you tell ME
19-Play
20-DOMINATION
21-endless Story
Been a Band-Maid fan for 6 years and a reaction watcher about 5 - enjoying your discovery of this amazing band and your music-fan's approach. Listening to you, I feel the pride a parent feels when they tell their neighbor in the stands, "that's my kid out there that just hit that home run!"
They like to troll each other while playing live sometimes, and off stage too. They're a fun band.
Thank You 😁🤟
Listening to *BAND-MAID* always leave you happy in the end.... ☺
The Maids performing their second most performed song, Freedom, (just behind Real Existence) is pure perfection, isn't it? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their playing... their story... and their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Molly, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!
Band-Maid is quite an experience to see live! So much fun, it’s like no other rock show! You’re in for a special treat! Theses ladies are the real deal making them the best rock group out there!
This is quite rightly the (unofficial) anthem of these ladies. It shows that they are excellent at what they do, but at the same time it shows that what you mentioned. This goes far beyond just being a band. The chemistry between all 5 ladies is exceptional and rarely seen like this. 🔥🤘🏻
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「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊
BAND-MAID'S Freedom = Happy Pills in Musical Form!!
Thanks again! 🤘🤩🤘
They just released an Official Live Performance of their song Puzzle from their January 9 2023 Live Stream Serving (show/concert) which kicked off their 10 Year Anniversary Tour.
They have a super power when it comes to mood lifting. Having a bad day? Listen to more Band-Maid! They're also awesome in every way musically. And yes, the crowd interaction is off the charts at a maid concert. Doesn't matter if you don't know the words. If you're not yelling the hey! hey! or other sing-along parts (there are a LOT of singalongs), Miku will pick you out of a crowd of thousands and hit you over the head.
Thx Molly. The show piece moments from BAND-MAID playing live are second to none. "Play" & "Domination" from the same show are must viewing. Btw i'm not saying you must do them but please do them....i'm getting this all wrong.🤦♂️
You got it all right Gary 😆. "Play" & "Domination" are excellent follow up songs. Puzzle too, which was just released as a live MV.
@@madsstavang Lol. See, i forgot about "Puzzle", I knew i got it wrong :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 see, that is why we B-M fans stick together, to give support where needed :D
@@madsstavang Hey you're right. "MAIDIACS ASSEMBLE".🦸♂️🦸♀️
Gary you may not be right all the time, but you're never wrong 😏
they just released an official live video to Puzzle and that is my personal fav song, so I think that would be a great one to do next! great reaction!!
This is one of the few groups I love watching fan cams of because they're just so charismatic and *so funny*. It shouldn't be allowed that people can be this good at music and also that good at being people but here we are.
To see some of Band-Maid's variety, check out their official live Manners/Black Hole. It's two of their songs in one video. During the pandemic, like other bands, they had to resort to things like online concerts. While this doesn't have the audience interaction, it still has their awesome energy & musical chops. And, the two songs are quite different from each other, hence, the variety.
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(AND IT HAS SUBTITLES)
Jimmy Page was so impressed with the drummer, he wanted a pic with her.
Happiest band in the world!. During the pandemic they broadcast several live streamings. There is a video on their YT channel where they play two songs Manners/Black Hole. They are two songs of very different styles that will show you what they are capable of. Thank you!
I'm hyped for Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6, but I'm even more hyped with Molly going down the B-M rabbit hole.
You've got a lot to catch up to. I've been following them since 2015. Dice, YOLO, and the songs from their April Fool's joke album "Band Maiko"
I told you! This song and performance are simply Amazing! Great react again Beauty. You need to watch now, Real existence live! See you at the next 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This video is from when they were left-handed. Now they are right-handed, and Band-Maid are always evolving. Furthermore, this venue at Line Cube Shibuya was leaking rain.😁
*Molly Bee* This is only the beginning, and it only gets better from here, so I hope you’re not disappointed. 😊
_(FYI I seeing a lot of _*_BAND-MAID_*_ reaction and you don't need to worry about copyright strikes from this band)_
I saw them live here in NYC last October, was a fantastic show!
I'm glad you did Freedom second. This is a good stepping stone. AS you go on you will find different styles and sounds and you will love it. Many of the newer vids have lyrics in the closed captions. The second singer, (red rose) Miku, put the band together. So much for you to discover. May I suggest Dice mv or the new Puzzle live. Have fun!
Hi Molly,
It's good to see you experiencing my favorite band (although I'm not an actual Maidiac). There is an almost endless supply of great songs and performances from BAND-MAID.
The music video "Dice" (or the online concert live video), live video "Real Existence", and live video "Domination", and if you can find it, "Moratorium" live at Shinkiba Studio Coast (again, if you can find it) are only a few of my favorites. The music video of the instrumental "From Now On" is jaw- dropping, if only with a tiny bit of a harder edge than those others 😁.
I hope that the Maidiacs don't mind that I wander off-topic.
It has been a while since you've checked in with Diana. She is approaching her 20th birthday and has just released a new music video. I think that you'll be surprised. The song title is: "Winter Without Snow".
BAND-MAID is a great live band.
That's what I have experienced many times at this band's concerts every time I have the opportunity since 2019.
The live performance is truly amazing, especially the great bass sound of MISA's bass and AKANE's drums, which can never be known on recordings.
I still vividly remember being overwhelmed by the great sound and enthusiasm of the band at the concert venue in Shibuya where this song was performed.
It was a sound of another world and dimension from the studio recording.
The band frequently performs upgraded versions and special tour-only editions in their live performances.
I have been to many concerts of this band since 2019. And I am amazed to discover evolution and development at every concert.
I really don't get 'bored' or 'used to' this band's concerts.
And I am acutely aware that this band is a live band.
BAND-MAIDはライブでの生演奏が素晴らしいバンドです。
それは私が2019年から機会がある度にこのバンドのコンサートで何度も体験して来た事です。
ライブは本当に素晴らしく、特にMISAのベースとAKANEのドラムの素晴らしい低音は録音では絶対に知る事ができません。
私は、この曲が演奏された渋谷のコンサート会場で当日、このバンドの素晴らしい音と熱気に圧倒された事を今も鮮明に覚えています。
それはスタジオ録音とは別世界・別次元の音でした。
このバンドは、ライブ演奏でバージョンアップ版やツアー限りの特別版が頻繁に演奏します。
私は2019年から、このバンドのコンサートに何度も足を運んでいます。そして演奏会の度に進化や発展を発見して驚いています。
本当にこのバンドのコンサートは「飽きる」とか「慣れる」という事とは無縁です。
そして、このバンドはライブバンドである事を痛感しています。
Thanks Molly Bee!
Fun little note about this one that I didn't see mentioned. When Miku's (The other singer) time to sing comes up, you see Kanami (the Guitarist) squat down and stare up at her. She's sitting on the little monitor that shows the artist their own lyrics in case they forget, blocking Miku, because at a previous show she had a brain fart or something and forgot the words. So this was Kanami teasing her like "You know them now, right?"
They also tend to make faces at Akane (the drummer), to try to throw her off beat. Never works. And in the video for "Play", Saiki (the lead singer) tries to fool around with her, but Akane does some goofy poses (while never missing a beat) and you can hear Saiki laugh as she starts singing her part again.
And lastly cause I didn't mention her. MISA (The bassist. And yes, you always spell her name with all caps) tends to drink hard liquor as her stage drink instead of water. Because even though she looks cool, and badass, She's actually pretty shy. So that's drunken master bass playing you're hearing. lol
Band-Maid is one of the rare bands where you don't need to flip or filter their videos during a reaction. The Ladies themselves enjoy watching them, and their management company consider reaction videos to be free advertising, and if you become established enough and offer truly genuine reactions, they will do a revenue share with you. It could be only a few cents, but they wish to encourage good reactors.
And if you are looking for something that shows the breadth of style these Ladies play, I would suggest the On-Line Live double video of Manners - Black Hole from their channel. During the lockdowns the Ladies performed several online concerts for their fans and they have songs from a few of those performances available on their channel. They also have Dice-Different, No God, Thrill, Warning, and About Us. I should warn you that About Us, is a very VERY personal song from the Ladies to their fans, or "Masters and Princesses" as they call us. It is about how they missed being able to perform live for us and how they wished to to meet us. After the lockdowns ended, and they started touring again, during their 2022 US tour, they wrote a follow up called "Memorable" while on tour and performed it live during their 2022 Tour Ending Concert/10th anniversary announcement concert on January 9th, at the Tokyo Gardens Theater in front of 8,000 fans. The MV of Memorable uses footage from that concert plus footage of Miku taken in the US outside of Lancaster California.
And on April 26th, the Ladies are releasing the January 9th concert on DVD/BluRay, with special preorders also getting a 90 minute behind the scenes documentary of their 2022 US tour and a 100 page photo book.
You can go to their web site bandmaid.tokyo to find where to purchase it from and also sign up for their newsletter. They also have a paid fan club with special offers and a paid special access site for more behind the scenes videos and photos that is updated quite often.
They have total control of their Music!!! Start to the order the songs are on the album. Kanami, lead guitar, writes the basic song sending it the to Akane, drums and MISA, bass for their lines. From there it goes to Miku, red flower & spokes pigeon, for the lyrics. Now Saiki, vocals is co-writing lyrics now and now has wrote the lyrics for 3 songs. Then they go into the studio to "fine tune" and finish. Saiki has the "We're Done" call.
NEXT - Unlucky Morpheus - "Angreifer" You'll love Jill!!!
Freedom is a good introduction to Band-Maid. It has great crowd participation -- the iconic drum solo from Akane (drummer) -- and lots of fun between the band members as they pull faces to try to get the drummer to make mistakes -- she pulls faces back at them and plays flawlessly. It is a lightweight song -- very happy and upbeat -- that they didn't write themselves. I would suggest something a little more complex like Blooming (music video) or the instrumental "From Now On" (music video) -- these are songs they wrote ... and by "they" I mean the lead guitarist Kanami.
My guilty pleasure, happy song when it’s a bad day. Always makes me smile
It is not necessary to flip the videos for Band-Maid, Molly Bee. Band-Maid loves their fans, and they are highly cooperative with people who react to their music. I have not heard of them copyright-claiming against the reactors, forcing a demonetisation of these videos. So, go ahead, display Band-Maid at their full glory without laterally flipping the videos. Thanks for reacting to them. 😉
You have no idea how much they impact you until you see them live. Just incredible. Next one you need to react to, Domination. Love, out.
Yeah! Why not try to check out their new live video of Puzzle. The performance is from earlier this year. I think it could be fun for you to see some of their most recent live performances to give some perspective😊 great reaction
They have definitely progressed - and you can’t go wrong with a live performance
BAND-MAID doesn't copyright strike. Although, as a lefty bassist, I can dig it...no need to reverse videos or do other tricks on official videos. BAND-MAID only exists today because of the fans on RUclips. 🙂
Well said. And it's always sunshine with BAND-MAID, never rain.😎
Love ❤️ your reaction to freedom and bandmaid! This group of awesome ladies have become my favorite band to listen to because of their musicianship, love for each other and their fan base and especially their large diverse catalog of songs! Best band in the world!❤💯🤘🤘
There are few different live performances you should really checkout.. "Play", "Real Existence" and "Domination" live just to name a few.. and some MV's to checkout include "Manners", "Warning", "Blooming"... A few of their newer song MV's like "Influencer" and "From now on". All are outstanding so you really just can't go wrong with one of these or pick one yourself... enjoy.
We can finally re-add "Puzzle" to the list now.
Band-Maid are not alone in this space anymore, Lonesome_Blue are following a similar path in terms of the style of music and high quality, their track “Face the Fear” spells this out. It’s a good thing, Band-Maid are undoubtedly excellent, so having real peers in the space making excellent music can only be a good thing.
There are MANY more bands in the J-Metal space but not so many making accessible rock / metal of this quality. Domination live is pretty much Band-Maid’s calling card, it’s from the same concert and I think it shows them being a tight knit band even better than Freedom does. Actually seeing them live is an addictive experience, they are so genuine and have so much fun it’s impossible not to leave their show with a huge smile and a warm feeling inside (it wasn’t just the beer). 😬
This show is from a few years ago, but Freedom is still one of their earlier songs. For one of their latest songs check out ‘Influencer’ or the instrumental ‘From Now On’.
This song is newer than Thrill, however, it is still from the period of their career when they weren't allowed to write their own music. When Kanami, the lead guitarist, took over as composer is when their music became more complex. I still love these early songs, but the combination of Kanami (composer) and Miku (lyricist) marks a turning point in their evolution. I would suggest a song from their latest album:
influencer (Official Music Video)
ruclips.net/video/e_bEf1C0spY/видео.html
from now on (Offical Music Video) instrumental
ruclips.net/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/видео.html
This is the video that made me a full-fledged Madiac and confirmed my love of Akane (the drummer). I recommend checking out the official live videos for "Domination", "Play" and their latest "Puzzle", also the MVs for"Alone (the first song they wrote that the record company allowed on an album), "YOLO", "The Non-Fiction Days", "Warning" and then all the rest of their videos. Not that I'm biased towards my favorite band in the world or anything.
If you want to their "anime opening" check the music video for Unleash!!!.
Wow!
Band Maid is touring the States during May.... if they are close to you get tickets and go....you wont regret it....
You cannot go wrong on which song to pick next. All songs already mentioned in the comments are excellent. My favorite is "Play Live", but you could also pick Domination, Rinne, Moratorium, Puzzle, Turn Me On, Dice, Manners, Black Hole, and the list goes on. All of them excellent and wow-worthy. If you are drawn towards drumming, then the intro of "Rinne" from the same concert will blow you away. Here is a link to the video: ruclips.net/video/7ER4j4FRPpI/видео.html
yes!-------Manners and Black Hole !----still their bestest !
Hmm🤔 You're cheating. You're giving links & everything.🤷♂️
@@GaryHolloway-810 it is the next level. I have ascended!
@@madsstavang My links disappear.😔
@@GaryHolloway-810 weird. I don't know why that is so.
Also to show off the drums and bass in another song check out DICE
My suggestions for BAND-MAID would be:
onset - live
ruclips.net/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/видео.html
Blooming (Offical Music Video)
ruclips.net/video/uUt_JBMocKM/видео.html
If you were wondering the meaning of FREEDOM is BAND-MAID. 😁😁
Band-Maid! Happiness in a bottle! 😃
Yep, Akane is one happy, very talented and hard working drummer!🥁🦍🍌
The other singer you mentioned is Miku who is the band founder, lyricist, rhythm guitar, PR person, and an 810-year old pigeon, PO!🕊💕 She was the original lead singer of this band, but she thought that her voice was too cute for this band, so she recruited another singer, Saiki, who has a more powerful voice.
Miku has several lead songs. This is one of her lead songs if you are interested in: ruclips.net/video/sGzAQigaL14/видео.html
As for the next live song, I suggest the most recently uploaded live video: ruclips.net/video/zvuqmSQEnaA/видео.html
Please continue your happy Band-Maid journey, PO!(P_O)🕊💕
The thing about Thrill is that it’s a good song but it’s very simple and might lead some to think that Band Maid is a good, but generic, band. Nothing really special. But they are special… legions of seasoned rock & metal fans aren’t wrong! Freedom is a nice step up. I’d suggest their newest live release “Puzzle”. It’s one of their best, though not newest, songs. And for something really new check out “Influencer”, and their instrumental “From Now On”.
Someone might have told you, but when they gather around the drummer (Akane aka "Gorilla"), they are making faces at her trying to get her to mess up. Of course, it never works. This is my favorite drum sol of all time. She's just so happy and crushing it.
Just a heads up. If or when you see their live version of "Domination" When they crowd "A ka ney" the drummer, their not having a chinwag, their pulling faces trying to throw her off🙂
Hi Molly, Japan is loaded with all Female rock bands. To include Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and rock. On the heavy metal side check out a band called LOVEBITES. They are one of the best bands out there. A good starting song is Holy War - Live. I think you will like them. On the Band Maid side check out "Daydreaming" I consider it one of there best songs. Kanami's masterpiece.
Hi Molly, Thrill and Freedom from BAND-MAID is a nice mix. They have much more in the same genre, and you cannot really go wrong. They also have some different stuff, maybe also look at "From now on" that is an instrumental where they can show off their skills. Its good. Another, slightly different one is Manners. The official live of "Manners", with "Black Hole" is the best one, even though "Black Hole" is not my favorite.
But, even more important is that the Japanese female rock/metal scene has so much more to offer. Two groups are often mentioned together with BAND-MAID, and that is Lovebites and Nemophila.
Lovebites is heavy metal (plus actually more) and they are scary good. You do NOT get better than them at what they do. No competition today. They have LOADS of music, I think they are up to 70 or 80 songs by now. And they are all good. They are heavy metal hit machines. I would recommend to start with anyone of the two live performances of "Holy War" in 2020 or "The Hammer of Wrath" in 2023. Their aesthetic is white dresses. Here I generally recommend live. Their movies tends to be over produced, even though they are also good; in particular the guitar shredding is just as insane as live. The singer is a surprise. She is impressive, but with a tone you would net expect.
Nemophila is a kind of super group consisting of very good musicians that came from other groups. They were friends and used to jam together, mainly doing rock and metal covers, western or Japanese. They decided that they liked this and formed a group. They are more allround than BAND-MAID and Lovebites and play whatever really, but with a metal twist. Their singer Mayo can both sing (with a rasp) and has a high pitch scream. The drummer is one of Japan's best drummers. She is also a session drummer and can play anything. The guitarists are also killer, and just like Lovebites it is two lead guitarists. Apropos covers, they have a bunch of very good original songs but you shall not forget their covers. They are sometimes called the cover queens. They are really good at it. So? What to start with? I would recommend the music movies Revive, Raitai and Adabana. BTW - there is no risk in looking at music movies from Nemophila, they are almost all one take semi live without much post production. They are quite new and the live movies are a bit lacking. There are some good ones coming up, but seldom with stellar sound. They need to get themselves some pro audio staff and make live takes of Lovebites or BAND-MAID quality.
Great reaction.. have you ever heard of "THE WARNING"? 3 sister's from Mexico who absolutely rock .. fantastic live band. All 3 sing . Their harmonies are so good. Try TEATRO METROPOLITAN CDMX.. DISCIPLE, ENTER SANDMAN, ANIMOSITY, any you choose is great... TWA(The Warning Army)🎶🤟☮️
Because you like gaming you should listen Different, but any official live video will make you a fan.
Watch NO GOD live from their online show during the pandemic. I think you might be a little stunned after your first two exposures.
AKANE~🤩🤘💥🥁
130 + songs to go
Band-Maid and their management are supportive of reaction channels. I don't think you have to obscure the video.
I really like Band-Maid and I enjoyed your reaction.. subscribe soon
YESSSSSSSS
Molly Bee, please no rain or mirroring in your next Band-Maid reaction. Thank You!
you dont really need to filter BM - they are not blocked often.
Hope you do more- they have tons of amazing songs and are killer musicians :)
Check out the latest lives video puzzle song it's really good
DOMINATION OFFICIAL LIVE PLEASE
Check also another TOP J-Rock/Metal Bands
LOVEBITES(all female) new songs MV Judgement Day, Stand And Deliver(Shoot 'em Down), live songs Set The World On Fire, Break The Wall, The Hammer Of Wrath, Raise Some Hell, Holy War...
NEMOPHILA(all female) new songs Rise, Seize The Fate, Revive, Dissension, Raitei(Thunder)
HANABIE(all female) songs We Love Sweets, NEET GAME, Pardon Me...
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New sub here. This is a weird truth. Their regular music videos are excellent as far as concept and narrative. Really well done. Domination is an excellent example- super cool art direction. BUT the MV pales in comparison to the live performance which should be a serious consideration for your next reaction. Domination LIVE.
I am a fan of BAND-MAID. And when I look at your React history, I think that a MV like that, which expresses the dramatic progressive rock of the good old days with modern speed metal, seems to suit your taste.
That is the music video for Judgment Day, the new work of LOVEBITES.
ruclips.net/video/m3uGjp-P7DI/видео.html
Please enjoy the diversity of Japanese girl bands.
Awesome reaction drum solo and you got to see kanami's patented saiki salute but remember DAYDREAMING MUSIC VIDEO ONLY!!! be well
If you like Anime , you should check out their MV of Unleashed !!!!! . Akane is the happiest Drummer in the World 😂 Other Suggestions other Bands : All Female Power . Hanabie " We love Sweets " and Gacharic Spin " Mindset " or " I wish I " . Japanese Rock/Metal can really be a Rabbithole. They do things different , mix Genres but always a burst of Energy. ( Sorry my English is far from being perfect , German )
I'm not sure what you hope to achieve by the opacity, rain effect and mirroring the video. It detracts from your presentation.
The video is flipped....everybody is left handed & thats not how they are , except the singer, she is left handed........
You know you do not have to do anything to the video, Band-Maid likes to watch reaction videos of their music. Try Domination, Play, Onset, Puzzle, Real Existence Live versions also MV for From Now On, Daydreaming, Influencer. Another Japan group that is good is Lovebites
Thank you for pointing this out !!!!!!!!
It's impossible to not like all of them. It's a perfect band. My opinion, better than zepplin.
I'd recommend on regular music videos, do a first watch without lyrics since it will take your focus away. For audio only tracks it might be easier to have the lyrics up along it. Normally after experiencing them live, do the normal version first, then the live because they rearrange the live versions to spice them up often.
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Loving your reactions. But please don't reverse the image with these bands. It looks so wrong. No need to do that.
I turned backwards & viewed the reaction in a mirror, it was awesome. A bit rainy tho.🌧
@@GaryHolloway-810 Now that's funny.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! sooo sorry you seem to have dropped them like a hot potato. as a matter of fact "Thrill" and "Freedom" are BOTH from the older catalogue before they wrote their own songs (even tho Miku wrote the lyrics for this one).
Oh no, you accidentally reacted to MAID-BAND. None of the ladies in BAND-MAID play their instruments left handed, that's the give away. This is the impostor band from the Mirror Dimension. That's ok, I guess. MAID-BAND is pretty good, too. 😉
Nice reaction but Band Maid does not have to be messed with for RUclips shit. Mirroring the video absolutely drives me nuts.
I like how in the past people who made "react" videos did it for experience new things and now these "reactors" do thing only because they are PAYED to do so.
awful.
Molly, you're such a cutie!! 💖💖💖💖
They are all lefthanded, kind of special for you?