Been working in rockbusiness over 25 years and allready lost my faith to Rock..then came Band-Maid to my life..They ladies turn my world upside down. Magical band 🔥 They are pure greatness. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer and true Rock n’ Roll Star on stage 🔥🤘❤️ Welcome to the rabbithole 🤘 Greets from Finland 🇫🇮
Same here mate, I drummed and crewed for a living throughout the 80's and 90's here in Australia, I got tired of the toxic ego's, corporate BS and arrogance. Had pretty much fck all to do with music until I tumbled onto B-M, Absolutely relit my musical pilot light and I'm even drumming again. I could never display enough thanks and gratitude to these amazing women. Cheers from Oz 👍🍻
@@brunobryant4846I hear you, mate. The whole business is kind of f*cked up cause of peoples greed, selfish behavior etc but these Japanese all female bands are like from different planet..so humble people, always put their own egos to the background etc. Lovin their attitude. Great to hear that you are playin’ again 🤘 Take care, sir 💪🤘🔥
I'm 72 also and I feel that way about Band Maid too. Best rock band on the planet. You've only touched your fingertip in the surface of the water. Keep going and you'll find out. You really need to watch HATE? live from Yokahama Arena 2023 to really see how crazy Band Maid can get. I know for a fact you'll really enjoy it. Four of the five members of Lovebites were at that concert.
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
BAND-MAID is continuing the Rock tradition. They reignited the flame that was nearly extinct for decades. Check out these Awesome vids: FROM NOW ON, HATE-LIVE, DON'T YOU TELL ME-LIVE, ONSET-LIVE, BLOOMING, RINNE and many many more from their 10+ year catalog of over 120 songs. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 1.78
Appreciate the suggestions! I love discovering new music, especially when it's reigniting traditions. These girls have already amazed me, and that is not a cliche or a filler. It's just the freaking truth.
@@DannyLeeOGT You get diversity going down the pigeon hole. Rock, Metal, Punk, Instrumentals, Acoustics, Traditional Japanese Instruments, ballads, and variations thereof. 😎
Introducing The Band... (left to right on the stage) Misa [mee-sah] (Barefoot Assassin) - Bass Guitar Miku [mee-kuu] (Small Pigeon) - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Lyricist, Band Founder Akane [aah-kah-neh] (Gorilla) - Drums Saiki [sigh-kee] (Sai-Chan or The Queen) - Lead Vocals Kanami [kah-nah-mee] (Mincho 0r The Princess) - Lead Guitar, Songwriter The band calls the contrast between their cutesy maid costumes and their hard rock sound "the gap". They enjoy seeing the confused looks on people's faces when they walk on stage and the reaction when they start playing with their hard rock sound. They call their fans Masters and Princesses, which comes from the maid cafe that band founder Miku Kobato worked in when she envisioned a rock and roll group with the maid cafe image and aesthetic. Us fans mainly refer to ourselves as Maidiacs. My opinion is that Band-Maid are one of the best bands to have formed in the past 10 years, and are currently one of the best rock and roll bands on the planet. They play many genres and styles including ballads, power ballads, pop, rock, progressive rock, hard rock, punk, metal, nu metal, and everything before in-between and beyond. They also have several great instrumental songs that they use live to give their lead singer Saiki a break. I don't know what musical style that you prefer but you can't go wrong by listening to Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, Without Holding Back, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and Don't You Tell Me. They have a catalog of over one hundred great songs. If you are not fond of one then choose another because it will be different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
We're both pretty pretty open minded musically, so I'm looking forward to hearing all of the different dimensions of Band-Maid's sound! Thank you so much for your time, and for these cool suggestions! 🤘🤝
Kanami (lead guitar) is just a genius songsmith. Add to that Miku's poetic lyrics and backing vocals, Saiki's hypnotizing voice, Misa's intricate bass lines and Akane's imaginative drum patterns, it's all GOLD. Looking forward to more reactions! Po! 🕊😎🤘
You’ll notice a theme in your Band Maid comments. A bunch of old dudes, like me, who’ve listened to rock and metal since the 70’s, or earlier, and who credit Band Maid with rejuvenating their love of rock music. So many of us with the same experience! Not only that but many of us also consider them to be among the elites in rock history because of their skill, songwriting, and utter lack of any clunkers in over 10 years of being a band. Their live shows are long, and incredibly entertaining. They love their fans as much as we love them, and they express that appreciation in song from time to time. Watch “About Us” live, with the captions on… it was a gift to their fans during the dark days of the lockdowns. It’s also a departure from their usual hard rock/metal sound, though still full of interesting instrumentation. Other recommendations from their channel: “Hate?” live, “From Now On” mv, “Different” mv, and “Manners/Black Hole” live.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Band Maid and highlighting the impact they have had on long-time rock and metal fans. It's heartwarming to see their music resonate with such a diverse audience.
Band Maid's lyrics are normally uplifting, it's part of Miku's DNA,, determined, overcoming obstacles, striving to improve, looking forward to good things in the future. Yes they have some 'unhappy' songs but they are few, there is one brilliant song though that stands out for it's brutal lyrics which is Hate? and there is a live version.
The writing of this band is unmatched !!!!!! You have absolutely no idea yet what you run into. Keep listening and you will see why this band is so popular. Besides being top level musicians....this band really treats their fans like Masters and Princesses. Check out Real Existence LIVE and Play LIVE and Blooming MV.. I think you will hooked like I am after !!!!
On the Theatrics: The founder of the band (Miku, rhythm guitar, backup vocals) worked in a Maid Cafe, where all the servers dress as maids. They're a thing in japan. She thought it would be fun to take that esthetic and mix it with Hard Rock music. Some members of the band are bigger fans of the esthetic than others, but they've all come to embrace the look to some extent. The idea is something Miku calls "the gap" and it's meant to surprise people viewing the band. It definitely catches people off guard. They also pull a lot more from the cafe's, they call their concerts "okyuiji's" which means "servings" they refer to their fans as "Masters and Princesses" which is what they refer to guests in the cafe's as (we typically refer to ourselves as Maidiacs). There are breaks during the show where Miku entertains the crowd with a bit of a call and response called "omajinai time" which is also a thing in the cafe's where they cast spells on the food to make it taste better (Japan is a crazy place)
So, do they serve rockstar energy drinks at the "okyuiji's"? Asking for a friend who's ready to rock out like a true Master or Princess! I am the other half of KuztumcreatorOGT and I wish I had felt better to react with OGL. These ladies are badazz
@@DannyLeeOGT Nah, they just serve up rock'n'roll. And you shout when the Small Pigeon tells you to shout. And higher when she wants it. She will finger you in the audience otherwise.
@@DannyLeeOGT The two times I've seen them there have been bars, I assume energy drinks are an option, though I went with the classic of alcohol personally.
Lovebites appeals to Iron Maiden-esque heavy metal driving rock. Band Maid is hard rock fusion, with no fear in releasing their own versions of punk, pop, alternative and progressive rock songs. Like “Puzzle.” You can’t go wrong pursuing both avenues because they both lead to rock! 🤘🏽 🤣 That’s the “Gap,” the presentation of outfits contrasted with the face melting. As you get to know them, you’ll find the maid cafe attitude includes other aspects: live concerts are called “okiyujis,” or “servings.” They introduce a show with “Welcome home masters and princesses,” their male and female fans. But more sincerely, they come at you without ego, with a smile and gratitude for your attention. I’m 57 and grew up on Speedwagon to Scorpions. The Maids have completely resurrected my passion for music again. I highly, most sincerely recommend their most recent live performance of “Don’t you tell ME” from Yokohama Arena. (The Lovebites ladies were in the audience that night) Just a darn good rock song with a killer hook and a surprise bass/guitar dueling conversation. Listen to the crowd participation. Just to know what’s expected of you when you see them live someday
So Lovebites is Iron Maiden and Band Maid is Tool? That's kind of what I got from your comment . Ironically, Iron Maiden is one of his favorite bands, and Tool my favorite band.
@@DannyLeeOGTCoincidentally, I am famously quoted as saying, “Band Maid is the most interesting rock band to come along since TOOL” Completely different bands, but there are plenty of Rush and TOOL fans amongst the Maidiacs
I have been listening to many forms of music since the 60's and kind of tuned out in the mid 90's. I found Band-Maid during the pandemic and was blown away! They reinvigorated my love of new music! Seen them four times live now and was blown away even more, their live shows are more than a concert, it's a immersive experience and so fun!
Forget the costumes and language barrier. Kick back and enjoy the sheer brilliance of a modern day rock band. I, like most others, would recommend "Hate" official live to show each individual's talent - however, if you do, keep an ear open for the drummer while the lead and bassist shine. I would like a dollar for every time she does a double kick. Far from just pretty girls in Maid outfits. New subby from Aust.
Well he is the word Smith and he's very analytical probably like I'm doing substances by however in the total opposite I am very much about the feels and how these lyrics make me feel no matter what language and I was feeling a little bad so I was behind the scenes doing all the different scenes while he was reacting. I will be here for the next reaction and I think we're going to do hate
By the way I told him I was like in Judas Priest look normal LOL cuz that was one of his favorite bands. I told him from an outsider looking in they couldn't get past the imagery and that's kind of how he was but he's my partner and he did great.
And a thing about the maid outfits, Kuztum: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids. Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all!
They are maids and here to serve their audience they call masters and princesses, with awesome rock music. Their gimmick is the entry to a rock'n'roll paradise.
The song is about a woman hopelessly in love with a married man. 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘 In this version, she is angry & combative about the situation. There is an acoustic version where the woman is much more heartbroken, sad & forlorn. It's a must, watch & listen !!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the song! It's interesting to see the different emotions portrayed with different instrumentation in the two versions. Love the acoustic, I just bought one Saturday. Love that sound
Thanks for that, joining the Maidiacs! That is an honor! Band-Maid is about pure ROCK to blow your mind! To be fair I haven't reacted yet. I wasn't feeling great. But WOW I felt better when he finished. I will not miss the next reaction!!!
@@DannyLeeOGT If correct ..I believe the differing colours were to represent different "Oni's".(Japanese Demons) To co-inside with their personal characters...The difference between Miku & Saiki as people..As there is a Red Oni and a Blue Oni....each with differing traits...Miku used to have a Small Pigeon (Dove) sat on the top of her red flower....it sadly seems to have disappeared with time...As did Akane's "Tiny Hat" (once MISA's).
I've heard a lot of Band-Maid descriptions, but I've never heard them called "dark." Not that they'd mind that. This is a band that loves to move in different directions and mix genres and styles. Generally, though, they're known for being one of the most joyful collections of musicians that you could ever put on a stage. Check out "Freedom," and see how dark they seem. 😏
That what exactly happened to us in the 70s when we introduced to hard rock like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Kiss etc. we didn’t know English but that was some feeling of other worldliness for us. Something intriguing, away from our boring environment.
im 63 and seen them all over the years,these ladies are the real deal ,they have never self written a meh song,,check out ,,Hate, live in Yokahama 2023,to see the full artistry of this band.
I agree, they are for real! Thanks for watching, and we appreciate the suggestion. I think others have recommended "Hate" as well, so that may well be our next Band-Maid reaction! 🤘🤘
Dickie Betts was to the Allmans, sort of as Rick Derringer was to Johnny Winter And. Great reaction- Thanks. If you love the classic rock style you will find lots of it along with other rock genre's in Band-Maid's music. Enjoy the ride.
I saw The Allman Brothers Band at The August Jam in the Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1973 ! Their were mostly Southern Rock Bands playing and Emerson Lake and Palmer ! The Allman Brothers were the headliner RIP Dickie and that red quitar =)
It's funny that you think of them as "darker" than Lovebites, as Band Maid also tends to be very aspirational and inspirational in their lyrics... You just happen to hit on one of the few darker themed ones... and of course my recommendation for what to listen to next is going to be "Hate?" (official live video) which is a song about a break up, and not exactly on the positive side either... it just kicks a lot of ass and is more on the metal side for them. Band Maid is a hard rock band at it's core, that dabbles in about every single adjacent category of music to Hard Rock. I think they usually sound like hard rock, but you can hear the punk, pop, metal, blues, prog influences song to song...
They ARE darker than Lovebites. Kobato's Band-Maid lyrics is now large enough to form an "oeuvre" and at least one more ambitious Japanese music journalist wrote a major piece on "The Band-Maid Theory of Love", which is largely Kobato's own, and upon analysis it is frankly bleak. Love is a theme with Band-Maid, it is possibly the most important thing in the world - it is just that Kobato considers it impossible. "Love is for everyone, but trust if for the few" ("No God"). "Alone" is about being stuck in an absolutely toxic relationship. "Can't Live Without You" is essentially screaming at someone to love you and just let the world burn. "Anemone" is farewell to someone close now dead. "Puzzle" is about being "the other woman". Etc. Kobato was a bit shocked when K-On groups in Japanese schools started making copy-bands and performing Band-Maid songs, because the Band-Maid themes are pretty bleak, nit suitable for kids. There has also been a discussion if Kobato writes her life into her lyrics. Now she absolutely denies this. However she cannot deny writing from a place of shared human experience. And Kobato has hinted that IF she wrote her actual experiences, things might get a damn sight darker.
There it is! At 10:40, that smile that bursts out as a new maidiac is born! Welcome! (From another 66 yr old that thought rock had died until finding this band)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The Allman Brothers' music will always have a special place in our hearts. I am Danny Lee OGT (founder) and OGL's partner. I live in North Carolina USA and the Allmans had roots here. So yeah really sad. These ladies are amazing though
If you like Allman Brothers Band, EVH, etc., please listen to the official music video 'Onset live'. Also, 'From Now On' is more metal, but it's great. And many comments will recommend you to 'Hete? live'. In my opinion, lead guitarist and composer Kanami Tono is a genius. They have the best rhythm section in rock music today. It's super tight, heavy, complex, diverse and original.
Sadly they and Lovebites haven't played together that would be a dream. But they are friends and will go to each other's concerts to support and hang out and practice together.
Well, that is a little sad, but we can always be hopeful, correct? Thank you for watching. I felt a little bad, so I just ran the controls and my partner was nice enough to solo react. But I will definitely sit in next time. They are amazing me.
@@DannyLeeOGT Lovebites all went to see Band-Maid perform at Yokohama Arena in nov last year, where Band-Maid performed a 33 song set over 3.5 hours. There are 4 live performances from that gig on their YT channel (they never block), including 2 astounding call and response sections between the bass and lead, one called 'DON'T YOU TELL ME' and a ridiculus display of skill in the scond, HATE?.
This is the first section of a much larger information file. I post this for new reactor to Band-Maid. I have to split it up to work around the philters (Intent misspelling) of the Tube of You's. If you wish to read the rest of the file, please just reply to this comment and I will post it. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Backing Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Backing Vocals on Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Part of the reason for the colored flowers is "Red Oni/Blue Oni". You might find it's explanation over at TV Tropes enlightening. And Band-Maid is more of a "Hard Rock" band than a Metal band. However they incorporate so many other genres of music into their music that they have defined their sound into their own genre, which many of us call Band-Maid Genre. As in we can identify a Band-Maid song almost immediately from it's tonal qualities.
@@DannyLeeOGT I am glad to offer what little I can. Here is the rest of that particular file for you. Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead. Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition. Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition. Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music. Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well) So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance. And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD! ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!! Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan.
Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning" On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"... The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited) This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their TH-cam channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill. Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid. I have other files about the Ladies, some on particular songs, some on individual members. As you go through their discography you may ask questions, if I have something that may be pertinent to what you ask I would be more than happy to post up what I know for yours and other's eddification.
Welcome, Kuztum. You are embarking on (along with many others - nearly 200 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): th-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/w-d-xo.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts: 2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” th-cam.com/video/Za1y-RRVd70/w-d-xo.html ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” th-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/w-d-xo.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” th-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/w-d-xo.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: th-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/w-d-xo.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: th-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/w-d-xo.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: "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 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, 32 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, 32 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, 33 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, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT! 📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024. -- Incubus and Band-Maid at Tokyo Garden May 1, and… BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa. The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
WOW! Ok, I will send another response when I have had a chance to digest all of this information! 😆 Much respect for all of this effort, and thank you so much for watching the video. We plan on doing a lot more Band-Aid reactions and I love the idea that so many passionate fans will be with us on this journey! ❤🤝🤘
🐦 *KuztumcreatorOGT* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Choose Me(MV) - 2018* *Dice(MV) - 2018* *Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018* *Blooming(MV) - 2019* *ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Treat yourself to one of the very best call and response sections ever with their song 'HATE?'. Enjoyed your appreciation of their talents and the emotion they put into their performances. The red and blue flowers are part of the original aesthetic of the band's founder, Miku, the rhythm guitarist, who was following the principles of Sumi-e Japanese ink painting, where everything should be black and white (as all their original maid outfits were at the start) but a small touch of colour is allowed.
They are rock-core, but they just do whatever they want and adopt whatever the elements, not just rock and metal but countless genres that's nothing to do with rock, too.
Nice reaction Kuztumcreator! I have subscribed as a result. Band Maid has so many more great pieces, but they are best when you view their live performances. I would suggest "Domination," "Freedom," "Manners and Black Hole," (a 2 for one deal). "Hate" from their concert from Tokyo last November, "Endless Story" from that same concert, and "Choose Me" a sad song best listened to in the accoustic version in concert. I too am 72 and have seen the great bands and like him have spent so long wishing that the music would somehow return to what I knew and loved. Boy did I get my wish! Band Maid is like no other and their fans worldwide absolutely love them. I was lucky to see them in concert this last summer and it was so incredible and like my first experience of seeing Led Zeppelin. I was absolutely blown away! I hope you too will come to appreciate these ladies and become a "Madiac" like so many of the rest of us. Looking forward to journeying onward with you bro!!!!
For a second act, you should go back to the beginning. When five hard working young ladies were trying to make a name for themselves in the Japanese music scene. After 2 years of doing small clubs and self promotion, management gave notice that they would have one more kick at the can to get bigger or they would be disbanded. Instead of making a music video that was safer, they decided they were going to stick to their beliefs and released Thrill instead. The song was picked up by a Facebook radio station and before you knew it, 2 million TH-cam views in a week. They haven't looked back since and we Madiacs are so happy for them. I would recommend Thrill as a second reaction, after that you will have a better understanding of how far they have come as musicians. Thanks for the reaction! Cheers!
Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], and many many more...
Thank you for sharing such an extensive list of Japanese bands! It's great to see so many amazing options to explore. Looks like you've got enough music to last a lifetime! Better start listening now so you can finish by the next decade.
There's also a soft acoustic version of this song. But this isn't even their best LIVE version of this song. A lot of those videos were taken off of TH-cam ahead of a DVD release. Now they can only be found on Bilibili.
Yes, Band-Maid does DARK very well, but they also do light and uplifting. Most of their songs have a very positive vibe. Positive vibe songs: "Domination", "Freedom", "Play", "No God", "Smile", Wonderland", "About Us", "Page", "Endless Story" Rockers: "Moratorium", "Cross", "Rinne", "YOLO", "Blooming", "Don't You Tell ME", "HATE?" They keep writing more! If given a choice, always play the live version; Band-Maid is one of the tightest live bands you'll ever see. I saw them live twice last Spring, and I cannot recommend them enough.
Great reaction. The Warning are opening for Band Maid on June 12th in Japan. Both bands have a lot of respect for one another. Check out Band Maid Hate official live video. Be prepared to be blown away. Rock on 🤘
Lovebites isn't my cup of tea, but as I understand Asami (Vocals), Midori (Guitars) and Haruna (Drums) from Lovebites were present in this big 10th anniversary celebration gig.😉 Other must see Japanese female rock/metal bands are: Nemophila: th-cam.com/video/yyKGK1Se4bo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bGS0vRRql8AZK8JN Doll$Boxx: th-cam.com/video/2NYUOaGKjLE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Gxafk6-huWfzCfE9 Gacharic Spin: th-cam.com/video/Jt7-GGRa3nc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UKtAbYF-jqiSB2uk 😉
There is about 30 all female bands from Japan and i think the maid costumes make them stick out . Band-Maid will be playing with another all female band "The Warning " in June ! They are three sisters from Mexico that are pretty good as well ! Check out "Sick" MV they sing in English =) Band-Maid have lots of songs that sound like Classic Hard Rock ! Try "HATE?" Offical Live ! Most of Band-Maids songs are positive and uplifting except for "Hate?"
I don't know what to suggest, they are different and do whatever they like. You can't form any idea about this band based on a handful songs. You'll have to go through dozens and dozens of their songs from different phases and you will be surprised how different each song sounds. This song I think is one of their old school heavy rock/metal songs but still have punk and rap elements.
New subscriber and loved the presentation. You got the triple H look down pat. Obviously you know who I'm talking about. I hope you do, the guy from wrestling. My favorite band o come along in decades. Japan is just a wealth of music. For those of us who grew up with the music of the 60s 70s and 80s. What I consider to be the cream of the crop. When it comes to Rock hard Rock in classic rock. Check out Nemophilia from Japan as well. They are a little more metal. And I go for more of the melodic stuff. But they are extremely talented as well. If you do check them out. Check out their 3 4 or 5 classic rock covers first. Before you delve into their originals. And then VOB from Indonesia. Three tiny hijab wearing Muslim women. That put a new spin on rock funk. Keep up the good work
Who cares what they are wearing or how they are dressed. If the music is good and you like it, that is all that matters. Kiss dressed up at one time. Alice Cooper dressed up. I am sure there are others that did the same but does it really matter. The music is what matters to me. From the first song I heard from this band, I was hooked. And it kept getting better and better the deeper I went down the pigeon hole. We say pigeon hole as the rhythm guitarist Miku is known as the small pigeon. She is the founder of the band and did not even know how to play guitar at the time.
Hello my friend, and that's cool. Their name's pigeon, though. I am the founder, Danny Lee OGT. Thank you for watching. First of all, I was a little well under the weather this morning or turned into morning. I mean, I was working doing your own, but I just felt bad. I was tired, ready to go to bed. We had no idea how popular this band was. It was just a request we got from the. it was even the warning or it was LoveBites. So I told my partner, OGL, just to go ahead and react. I was there. I was the one switching all the scenes and stuff. And as soon as it started, I wished I had been reacting. But I'm going to do the next song Hate. I've been going through the comments here because my partner, he works with 3rd shift job as well and I'm disabled, so I stay at home. My comment to him exactly was this. man, why do you see females dressed up like maids. So funny. He was a big fan of Judas Priest so I said, man, didn't Judith's priest dress up as women? And they were women, but they were men, and they were women. I mean, what the hell were they? LOL, it was all in good fun. I liked Judas priest. But I think he, um, understood the reference. So he is from the north, and I'm from the south. He was triple introverted, and I am triple extroverted. He has never done any kind of substance illegally. I would have a hard time, or an easier time, giving you the list of what hadn't done. But I did go to jail in 2015 for a Meth lab. I got out of jail a year later. Did my probation gotten a bad wreck? Hurt myself even worse. I already had bad lungs, so terminal disease. And this reclaimed me in the hospital for about 3 1/2 months. That's why I can't talk good. But I react anyway not letting the disability stop me. So yeah, he's a little more analytical than me, sir. He didn't really mean nothing by it. So we're gonna see how I do. Then we react together most of the time, but we also do reaction solo. Kinda changes things up. I am a tool fan. I identify as an obsessed tool fan who reacts to music objectively. LOL, can't wait.
@@DannyLeeOGT I didn't mean it as a negative comment. I may have come across a little harsher than I meant to. All is good and you are a great reactor. Sorry about any negativity that came through. Most of the time it is hard to judge emotion in a text message. Great job and I look forward to more of your reactions. I am also disabled and retired for a couple years so I just roam the internet looking for reactions and if I see anyone complain about a band I like I have to comment. Do not worry, all is good. Looking forward to the next reaction and yes, Tool is a great band.
@@ScottT248 There are two of us lol I didn't take your comment as negative. Yeah, I just looked, man, I just said all that just to confuse you. I guess lol Yeah, I don't know why I told you all that. Yeah, there are two of us and sometimes he reacts. Sometimes I do But most of the time, if it's a new band, we react together. I just worked the controls while he reacted because I was sick. I didn't feel real good. So I actually haven't been on camera yet with Band Maid. So if you have not looked at any of our other reactions, then you probably didn't even realize there was two of us. So yeah, just for context, I was telling him that he why was he worried about them being dressed up in maids when he likes Judas priest. who dressed up by women prostitutes, I think. LOLI was giving him crap. Same as you. So it's how good. Thank you so much.
@@ScottT248 No, Sir. Yeah, sorry for your disability. Well, I'm not sorry, but I'm empathetic. Yeah, I have in stage COPD. 16% lung function. But I have many friends who didn't make it this far from any different reasons, so I going to complain, going to be thankful. So thank you very much. It's conversation. like this which whole world should be have, and maybe become United as Humans
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Been working in rockbusiness over 25 years and allready lost my faith to Rock..then came Band-Maid to my life..They ladies turn my world upside down. Magical band 🔥 They are pure greatness. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer and true Rock n’ Roll Star on stage 🔥🤘❤️ Welcome to the rabbithole 🤘 Greets from Finland 🇫🇮
Kanami is also is the arranger of their songs.
Pigeon hole! (yeah I know you knew that already) 😎🤘
Same here mate, I drummed and crewed for a living throughout the 80's and 90's here in Australia, I got tired of the toxic ego's, corporate BS and arrogance. Had pretty much fck all to do with music until I tumbled onto B-M, Absolutely relit my musical pilot light and I'm even drumming again. I could never display enough thanks and gratitude to these amazing women. Cheers from Oz 👍🍻
Kanami and Stu MacKenzie are the 2 greatest rock musicians of the modern era in my books. And Kanami is a straight up riff master.
@@brunobryant4846I hear you, mate. The whole business is kind of f*cked up cause of peoples greed, selfish behavior etc but these Japanese all female bands are like from different planet..so humble people, always put their own egos to the background etc. Lovin their attitude. Great to hear that you are playin’ again 🤘 Take care, sir 💪🤘🔥
I'm 72 also and I feel that way about Band Maid too. Best rock band on the planet. You've only touched your fingertip in the surface of the water. Keep going and you'll find out. You really need to watch HATE? live from Yokahama Arena 2023 to really see how crazy Band Maid can get. I know for a fact you'll really enjoy it. Four of the five members of Lovebites were at that concert.
Thank you for sharing your love for Band-Maid with me! I appreciate the suggestion and can't wait to experience the energy of their live performance.
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up.
Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
That last line of context had me lol Great information, its very much appreciated!
BAND-MAID is continuing the Rock tradition. They reignited the flame that was nearly extinct for decades. Check out these Awesome vids: FROM NOW ON, HATE-LIVE, DON'T YOU TELL ME-LIVE, ONSET-LIVE, BLOOMING, RINNE and many many more from their 10+ year catalog of over 120 songs. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 1.78
Appreciate the suggestions! I love discovering new music, especially when it's reigniting traditions. These girls have already amazed me, and that is not a cliche or a filler. It's just the freaking truth.
@@DannyLeeOGT You get diversity going down the pigeon hole. Rock, Metal, Punk, Instrumentals, Acoustics, Traditional Japanese Instruments, ballads, and variations thereof. 😎
Introducing The Band... (left to right on the stage)
Misa [mee-sah] (Barefoot Assassin) - Bass Guitar
Miku [mee-kuu] (Small Pigeon) - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Lyricist, Band Founder
Akane [aah-kah-neh] (Gorilla) - Drums
Saiki [sigh-kee] (Sai-Chan or The Queen) - Lead Vocals
Kanami [kah-nah-mee] (Mincho 0r The Princess) - Lead Guitar, Songwriter
The band calls the contrast between their cutesy maid costumes and their hard rock sound "the gap". They enjoy seeing the confused looks on people's faces when they walk on stage and the reaction when they start playing with their hard rock sound. They call their fans Masters and Princesses, which comes from the maid cafe that band founder Miku Kobato worked in when she envisioned a rock and roll group with the maid cafe image and aesthetic. Us fans mainly refer to ourselves as Maidiacs.
My opinion is that Band-Maid are one of the best bands to have formed in the past 10 years, and are currently one of the best rock and roll bands on the planet. They play many genres and styles including ballads, power ballads, pop, rock, progressive rock, hard rock, punk, metal, nu metal, and everything before in-between and beyond. They also have several great instrumental songs that they use live to give their lead singer Saiki a break.
I don't know what musical style that you prefer but you can't go wrong by listening to Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, Without Holding Back, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and Don't You Tell Me. They have a catalog of over one hundred great songs. If you are not fond of one then choose another because it will be different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
We're both pretty pretty open minded musically, so I'm looking forward to hearing all of the different dimensions of Band-Maid's sound! Thank you so much for your time, and for these cool suggestions! 🤘🤝
Kanami (lead guitar) is just a genius songsmith. Add to that Miku's poetic lyrics and backing vocals, Saiki's hypnotizing voice, Misa's intricate bass lines and Akane's imaginative drum patterns, it's all GOLD. Looking forward to more reactions! Po! 🕊😎🤘
So glad you enjoyed their skills! More reactions coming your way soon, stay tuned!
You’ll notice a theme in your Band Maid comments. A bunch of old dudes, like me, who’ve listened to rock and metal since the 70’s, or earlier, and who credit Band Maid with rejuvenating their love of rock music. So many of us with the same experience! Not only that but many of us also consider them to be among the elites in rock history because of their skill, songwriting, and utter lack of any clunkers in over 10 years of being a band.
Their live shows are long, and incredibly entertaining. They love their fans as much as we love them, and they express that appreciation in song from time to time. Watch “About Us” live, with the captions on… it was a gift to their fans during the dark days of the lockdowns. It’s also a departure from their usual hard rock/metal sound, though still full of interesting instrumentation.
Other recommendations from their channel: “Hate?” live, “From Now On” mv, “Different” mv, and “Manners/Black Hole” live.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Band Maid and highlighting the impact they have had on long-time rock and metal fans. It's heartwarming to see their music resonate with such a diverse audience.
Normally I wouldn’t cross a street to see live music for free, but I’m flying from Australia to Tokyo to see Band-Maid on May 10.
Nice!..I flew out from the UK twice last year to see them in Japan..Tokyo Garden Theater & Yokohama Arena.
Never to late for BAND-MAID.
Heck no! We just started our journey and we are loving it! 🤘🤘
Band Maid's lyrics are normally uplifting, it's part of Miku's DNA,, determined, overcoming obstacles, striving to improve, looking forward to good things in the future. Yes they have some 'unhappy' songs but they are few, there is one brilliant song though that stands out for it's brutal lyrics which is Hate? and there is a live version.
A lot of people don't realize how uplifting heavy metal is. It's cool that Band-Maid are continuing this. Their music is certainly powerful! 💪🤘
The writing of this band is unmatched !!!!!! You have absolutely no idea yet what you run into. Keep listening and you will see why this
band is so popular. Besides being top level musicians....this band really treats their fans like Masters and Princesses. Check out
Real Existence LIVE and Play LIVE and Blooming MV.. I think you will hooked like I am after !!!!
Dude, you're in for a treat with this band! Their music is fire, right? Let's rock out together!
You will probably enjoy Band maid's song "Hate? (Official Live Video)". Best dual between bass and lead guitar I have ever heard.
Appreciate the suggestion, I love discovering new music!
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
Both eyes and both ears! 🤘🤘
On the Theatrics: The founder of the band (Miku, rhythm guitar, backup vocals) worked in a Maid Cafe, where all the servers dress as maids. They're a thing in japan. She thought it would be fun to take that esthetic and mix it with Hard Rock music. Some members of the band are bigger fans of the esthetic than others, but they've all come to embrace the look to some extent.
The idea is something Miku calls "the gap" and it's meant to surprise people viewing the band. It definitely catches people off guard. They also pull a lot more from the cafe's, they call their concerts "okyuiji's" which means "servings" they refer to their fans as "Masters and Princesses" which is what they refer to guests in the cafe's as (we typically refer to ourselves as Maidiacs). There are breaks during the show where Miku entertains the crowd with a bit of a call and response called "omajinai time" which is also a thing in the cafe's where they cast spells on the food to make it taste better (Japan is a crazy place)
So, do they serve rockstar energy drinks at the "okyuiji's"? Asking for a friend who's ready to rock out like a true Master or Princess! I am the other half of KuztumcreatorOGT and I wish I had felt better to react with OGL. These ladies are badazz
@@DannyLeeOGT Nah, they just serve up rock'n'roll. And you shout when the Small Pigeon tells you to shout. And higher when she wants it. She will finger you in the audience otherwise.
@@DannyLeeOGT The two times I've seen them there have been bars, I assume energy drinks are an option, though I went with the classic of alcohol personally.
@@DannyLeeOGTI've noticed that some tickets in their Japan concerts include a drink.
Band Maid is the best hard rock band in the world!!!
They are seriously good! 🤘🤘
Lovebites appeals to Iron Maiden-esque heavy metal driving rock.
Band Maid is hard rock fusion, with no fear in releasing their own versions of punk, pop, alternative and progressive rock songs. Like “Puzzle.”
You can’t go wrong pursuing both avenues because they both lead to rock! 🤘🏽
🤣 That’s the “Gap,” the presentation of outfits contrasted with the face melting. As you get to know them, you’ll find the maid cafe attitude includes other aspects: live concerts are called “okiyujis,” or “servings.” They introduce a show with “Welcome home masters and princesses,” their male and female fans.
But more sincerely, they come at you without ego, with a smile and gratitude for your attention.
I’m 57 and grew up on Speedwagon to Scorpions. The Maids have completely resurrected my passion for music again.
I highly, most sincerely recommend their most recent live performance of “Don’t you tell ME” from Yokohama Arena. (The Lovebites ladies were in the audience that night)
Just a darn good rock song with a killer hook and a surprise bass/guitar dueling conversation. Listen to the crowd participation. Just to know what’s expected of you when you see them live someday
So Lovebites is Iron Maiden and Band Maid is Tool?
That's kind of what I got from your comment . Ironically, Iron Maiden is one of his favorite bands, and Tool my favorite band.
@@DannyLeeOGTCoincidentally, I am famously quoted as saying, “Band Maid is the most interesting rock band to come along since TOOL”
Completely different bands, but there are plenty of Rush and TOOL fans amongst the Maidiacs
There is also an acoustic version of Puzzle, the emotion levels are x10 and no need to understand a single word.
Thanks for pointing that out! It's amazing how the acoustic version can enhance the emotional impact.
I have been listening to many forms of music since the 60's and kind of tuned out in the mid 90's. I found Band-Maid during the pandemic and was blown away! They reinvigorated my love of new music! Seen them four times live now and was blown away even more, their live shows are more than a concert, it's a immersive experience and so fun!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's heartwarming to hear how Band-Maid has brought so much joy and excitement back into your musical world.
Forget the costumes and language barrier. Kick back and enjoy the sheer brilliance of a modern day rock band.
I, like most others, would recommend "Hate" official live to show each individual's talent - however, if you do, keep an ear open for the drummer while the lead and bassist shine. I would like a dollar for every time she does a double kick.
Far from just pretty girls in Maid outfits.
New subby from Aust.
Well he is the word Smith and he's very analytical probably like I'm doing substances by however in the total opposite I am very much about the feels and how these lyrics make me feel no matter what language and I was feeling a little bad so I was behind the scenes doing all the different scenes while he was reacting.
I will be here for the next reaction and I think we're going to do hate
By the way I told him I was like in Judas Priest look normal LOL cuz that was one of his favorite bands. I told him from an outsider looking in they couldn't get past the imagery and that's kind of how he was but he's my partner and he did great.
And a thing about the maid outfits, Kuztum: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids.
Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all!
Thank you for sharing this detailed analysis of Band-Maid's unique approach to visual branding.
They are maids and here to serve their audience they call masters and princesses, with awesome rock music. Their gimmick is the entry to a rock'n'roll paradise.
We're grateful for your support and enthusiasm for our rock'n'roll paradise theme!
The song is about a woman hopelessly in love with a married man.
😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘 In this version, she is angry & combative about the situation. There is an acoustic version where the woman is much more heartbroken, sad & forlorn. It's a must, watch & listen !!
And in the acoustic the lyrics are exactly the same. It's just the tone of voice and the delivery that makes the entire emotional tone of the song.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the song! It's interesting to see the different emotions portrayed with different instrumentation in the two versions. Love the acoustic, I just bought one Saturday. Love that sound
Interesting, I am curious now
👏👏👏 awesome band couldn’t understand a word but it didn’t matter their sound is great! Japanese excellence.
Welcome to the Maidiacs.
Band-Maid dark, that's a new one.
Thanks for that, joining the Maidiacs! That is an honor! Band-Maid is about pure ROCK to blow your mind! To be fair I haven't reacted yet. I wasn't feeling great. But WOW I felt better when he finished. I will not miss the next reaction!!!
You might the first, first time reactor that I have seen that noticed the different colors of the flowers in the head gear
Your comment made my day! It means a lot that you noticed the little things in the video.
@@DannyLeeOGT If correct ..I believe the differing colours were to represent different "Oni's".(Japanese Demons) To co-inside with their personal characters...The difference between Miku & Saiki as people..As there is a Red Oni and a Blue Oni....each with differing traits...Miku used to have a Small Pigeon (Dove) sat on the top of her red flower....it sadly seems to have disappeared with time...As did Akane's "Tiny Hat" (once MISA's).
I've heard a lot of Band-Maid descriptions, but I've never heard them called "dark." Not that they'd mind that. This is a band that loves to move in different directions and mix genres and styles. Generally, though, they're known for being one of the most joyful collections of musicians that you could ever put on a stage. Check out "Freedom," and see how dark they seem. 😏
That what exactly happened to us in the 70s when we introduced to hard rock like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Kiss etc. we didn’t know English but that was some feeling of other worldliness for us. Something intriguing, away from our boring environment.
The 70s rock scene was like a magical portal to escape the mundane - glad you got to experience it!
im 63 and seen them all over the years,these ladies are the real deal ,they have never self written a meh song,,check out ,,Hate, live in Yokahama 2023,to see the full artistry of this band.
I agree, they are for real! Thanks for watching, and we appreciate the suggestion. I think others have recommended "Hate" as well, so that may well be our next Band-Maid reaction! 🤘🤘
Welcome to Band-Maid. Top tier skills, incredible live shows with lots of audience participation and ridiculous songwriting.🤘
Your support means the world to us, thank you!
Welcome to the Unseen World of Band-Maid! Enjoy!
I'm happy to be here. Thank you for watching the video and welcoming us! 🤘🤝
Congratulations on discovering the #1 band in the world today! Enjoy the ride! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊!
Your support means the world to me! Let's rock out together!
These girls rock 🪨 🎸
🎵🍻🎶🖤☯️🌀🎤🎧☮️❤️
Welcome to *BAND MAID!*
🤘😀🤘
Thank you. 🤝 I really enjoyed this song! Can't wait to here more from them! 🤘🤘
Dickie Betts was to the Allmans, sort of as Rick Derringer was to Johnny Winter And. Great reaction- Thanks. If you love the classic rock style you will find lots of it along with other rock genre's in Band-Maid's music. Enjoy the ride.
I saw The Allman Brothers Band at The August Jam in the Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1973 ! Their were mostly Southern Rock Bands playing and Emerson Lake and Palmer ! The Allman Brothers were the headliner RIP Dickie and that red quitar =)
It's funny that you think of them as "darker" than Lovebites, as Band Maid also tends to be very aspirational and inspirational in their lyrics... You just happen to hit on one of the few darker themed ones... and of course my recommendation for what to listen to next is going to be "Hate?" (official live video) which is a song about a break up, and not exactly on the positive side either... it just kicks a lot of ass and is more on the metal side for them.
Band Maid is a hard rock band at it's core, that dabbles in about every single adjacent category of music to Hard Rock. I think they usually sound like hard rock, but you can hear the punk, pop, metal, blues, prog influences song to song...
They ARE darker than Lovebites. Kobato's Band-Maid lyrics is now large enough to form an "oeuvre" and at least one more ambitious Japanese music journalist wrote a major piece on "The Band-Maid Theory of Love", which is largely Kobato's own, and upon analysis it is frankly bleak. Love is a theme with Band-Maid, it is possibly the most important thing in the world - it is just that Kobato considers it impossible. "Love is for everyone, but trust if for the few" ("No God").
"Alone" is about being stuck in an absolutely toxic relationship. "Can't Live Without You" is essentially screaming at someone to love you and just let the world burn. "Anemone" is farewell to someone close now dead. "Puzzle" is about being "the other woman". Etc.
Kobato was a bit shocked when K-On groups in Japanese schools started making copy-bands and performing Band-Maid songs, because the Band-Maid themes are pretty bleak, nit suitable for kids.
There has also been a discussion if Kobato writes her life into her lyrics. Now she absolutely denies this. However she cannot deny writing from a place of shared human experience. And Kobato has hinted that IF she wrote her actual experiences, things might get a damn sight darker.
There it is! At 10:40, that smile that bursts out as a new maidiac is born!
Welcome!
(From another 66 yr old that thought rock had died until finding this band)
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's heartwarming to see new fans join the maidiac community.
Breathe, Saiki! Breathe!
Remember to take deep breaths and stay calm! ❤️☮️☯️
Indeed RIP Dickie. Sad loss. The Allman Brothers were such a seminal important band in rock history.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The Allman Brothers' music will always have a special place in our hearts. I am Danny Lee OGT (founder) and OGL's partner. I live in North Carolina USA and the Allmans had roots here. So yeah really sad.
These ladies are amazing though
Welcome to Band Maid world you ain't seen anything yet with this band
I appreciate your enthusiasm for Band Maid! They are definitely a band that deserves all the attention they can get.
If you like Allman Brothers Band, EVH, etc., please listen to the official music video 'Onset live'.
Also, 'From Now On' is more metal, but it's great.
And many comments will recommend you to 'Hete? live'.
In my opinion, lead guitarist and composer Kanami Tono is a genius. They have the best rhythm section in rock music today. It's super tight, heavy, complex, diverse and original.
I appreciate your support and suggestions. It means a lot!
Best band on the planet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🎎🤘🎎
Your support means the world to us!
Sadly they and Lovebites haven't played together that would be a dream. But they are friends and will go to each other's concerts to support and hang out and practice together.
Well, that is a little sad, but we can always be hopeful, correct? Thank you for watching. I felt a little bad, so I just ran the controls and my partner was nice enough to solo react. But I will definitely sit in next time. They are amazing me.
@@DannyLeeOGT Lovebites all went to see Band-Maid perform at Yokohama Arena in nov last year, where Band-Maid performed a 33 song set over 3.5 hours. There are 4 live performances from that gig on their YT channel (they never block), including 2 astounding call and response sections between the bass and lead, one called 'DON'T YOU TELL ME' and a ridiculus display of skill in the scond, HATE?.
especially the drummers Akane and Haruna....I've seen so many pics of those two having dinner together....drummers work up appetites..lol
This is the first section of a much larger information file. I post this for new reactor to Band-Maid. I have to split it up to work around the philters (Intent misspelling) of the Tube of You's. If you wish to read the rest of the file, please just reply to this comment and I will post it.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Backing Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
9/28/91 Mincho
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Backing Vocals on Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
Part of the reason for the colored flowers is "Red Oni/Blue Oni". You might find it's explanation over at TV Tropes enlightening.
And Band-Maid is more of a "Hard Rock" band than a Metal band. However they incorporate so many other genres of music into their music that they have defined their sound into their own genre, which many of us call Band-Maid Genre. As in we can identify a Band-Maid song almost immediately from it's tonal qualities.
I appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed info on the band members. It really helps new fans like me understand their roles better.
@@DannyLeeOGT I am glad to offer what little I can. Here is the rest of that particular file for you.
Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead.
Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition.
Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition.
Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music.
Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well)
So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance.
And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD!
ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!!
Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan.
Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning"
On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"...
The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited)
This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their TH-cam channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill.
Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid.
I have other files about the Ladies, some on particular songs, some on individual members. As you go through their discography you may ask questions, if I have something that may be pertinent to what you ask I would be more than happy to post up what I know for yours and other's eddification.
Welcome, Kuztum. You are embarking on (along with many others - nearly 200 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): th-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/w-d-xo.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:
2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” th-cam.com/video/Za1y-RRVd70/w-d-xo.html
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” th-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/w-d-xo.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” th-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/w-d-xo.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: th-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/w-d-xo.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: th-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/w-d-xo.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:
"Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI
Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 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, 32 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, 32 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, 33 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, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT!
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢
-- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024.
-- Incubus and Band-Maid at Tokyo Garden May 1, and… BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS!
-- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa.
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
WOW! Ok, I will send another response when I have had a chance to digest all of this information! 😆 Much respect for all of this effort, and thank you so much for watching the video. We plan on doing a lot more Band-Aid reactions and I love the idea that so many passionate fans will be with us on this journey! ❤🤝🤘
@@oglschmitt Awesome! Looking forward to your next Band-"MAID" reactions! 🤘😂
🐦 *KuztumcreatorOGT* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Choose Me(MV) - 2018*
*Dice(MV) - 2018*
*Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018*
*Blooming(MV) - 2019*
*ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental)
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
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THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Treat yourself to one of the very best call and response sections ever with their song 'HATE?'. Enjoyed your appreciation of their talents and the emotion they put into their performances. The red and blue flowers are part of the original aesthetic of the band's founder, Miku, the rhythm guitarist, who was following the principles of Sumi-e Japanese ink painting, where everything should be black and white (as all their original maid outfits were at the start) but a small touch of colour is allowed.
Your support means a lot! It's fans like you who make sharing music and art so rewarding. Rock on!
The red and blue flowers representing Red & Blue "Oni's" (Japanese Demons?)...To contrast their personalities.
@@Bodneyblue Never thought about the Oni symbolism but you could be right. So many things in Japanese culture are many-layered.
@@DannyLeeOGT Thanks. Subscribed to enjoy your reactions and analysis of their remaining 120+ back catalogue.
@@tonygriffin_ I think Miku mentioned it in an early interview.
Band Maid not a metal band but a rock band that plays all kinds of rock.
Ya, hard rock
Including Metal of course😂, and a lot M&P(fan) don’t like rap, but Saichan started RAPping for them and have no choice but listen😅🤣
@@kyles5513 Yep hard rock, pop rock, ballads, prog rock etc etc
@albertcornett7408 ya there's elements of all that but they are primarily a hard rock band.
They are rock-core, but they just do whatever they want and adopt whatever the elements, not just rock and metal but countless genres that's nothing to do with rock, too.
Nice reaction Kuztumcreator! I have subscribed as a result. Band Maid has so many more great pieces, but they are best when you view their live performances. I would suggest "Domination," "Freedom," "Manners and Black Hole," (a 2 for one deal). "Hate" from their concert from Tokyo last November, "Endless Story" from that same concert, and "Choose Me" a sad song best listened to in the accoustic version in concert. I too am 72 and have seen the great bands and like him have spent so long wishing that the music would somehow return to what I knew and loved. Boy did I get my wish! Band Maid is like no other and their fans worldwide absolutely love them. I was lucky to see them in concert this last summer and it was so incredible and like my first experience of seeing Led Zeppelin. I was absolutely blown away! I hope you too will come to appreciate these ladies and become a "Madiac" like so many of the rest of us. Looking forward to journeying onward with you bro!!!!
No more uplifting or compelling band than Band-Maid.
🎸☮️🎶🖤
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Welcome to Band-Maid! Good place to start. You've quite the journey ahead of you...
That's the plan! TY
welcome to Band-Maid! So many goodies just waiting for you to discover. You will soon start to pick up japanese words too
That's awesome to hear! Band-Maid has so much to offer, and picking up some Japanese words along the way sounds like a fun bonus!
Congrats, you just discovered the best rock band on the planet!
Welcome to the pigeonhole, po!
Pick a song, any song.
It will be your new favorite!🤘
Your enthusiasm is truly heartwarming! We appreciate your support and hope our music continues to rock your world.
For a second act, you should go back to the beginning. When five hard working young ladies were trying to make a name for themselves in the Japanese music scene. After 2 years of doing small clubs and self promotion, management gave notice that they would have one more kick at the can to get bigger or they would be disbanded. Instead of making a music video that was safer, they decided they were going to stick to their beliefs and released Thrill instead. The song was picked up by a Facebook radio station and before you knew it, 2 million TH-cam views in a week. They haven't looked back since and we Madiacs are so happy for them. I would recommend Thrill as a second reaction, after that you will have a better understanding of how far they have come as musicians. Thanks for the reaction! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing their incredible story with me! It's inspiring to see how their determination and talent propelled them to where they are today.
Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], and many many more...
Thank you for sharing such an extensive list of Japanese bands! It's great to see so many amazing options to explore. Looks like you've got enough music to last a lifetime! Better start listening now so you can finish by the next decade.
There's also a soft acoustic version of this song. But this isn't even their best LIVE version of this song. A lot of those videos were taken off of TH-cam ahead of a DVD release. Now they can only be found on Bilibili.
Thanks for sharing this information! It's always interesting to learn about different versions of songs.
Yes, Band-Maid does DARK very well, but they also do light and uplifting. Most of their songs have a very positive vibe.
Positive vibe songs: "Domination", "Freedom", "Play", "No God", "Smile", Wonderland", "About Us", "Page", "Endless Story"
Rockers: "Moratorium", "Cross", "Rinne", "YOLO", "Blooming", "Don't You Tell ME", "HATE?"
They keep writing more!
If given a choice, always play the live version; Band-Maid is one of the tightest live bands you'll ever see. I saw them live twice last Spring, and I cannot recommend them enough.
I appreciate your insights on Band-Maid's music. It's always great to hear from fellow fans who appreciate their positive vibe songs.
Great reaction. The Warning are opening for Band Maid on June 12th in Japan. Both bands have a lot of respect for one another. Check out Band Maid Hate official live video. Be prepared to be blown away. Rock on 🤘
Thank you for sharing this exciting update! I'm thrilled to know that The Warning and Band Maid will be performing together. Rock on!
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Lovebites isn't my cup of tea, but as I understand Asami (Vocals), Midori (Guitars) and Haruna (Drums) from Lovebites were present in this big 10th anniversary celebration gig.😉
Other must see Japanese female rock/metal bands are:
Nemophila: th-cam.com/video/yyKGK1Se4bo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bGS0vRRql8AZK8JN
Doll$Boxx: th-cam.com/video/2NYUOaGKjLE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Gxafk6-huWfzCfE9
Gacharic Spin: th-cam.com/video/Jt7-GGRa3nc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UKtAbYF-jqiSB2uk 😉
I appreciate you sharing these bands with me. Can't wait to listen to their music!
Nlce reaction greeting from germany 👍
Hello 👋 from North Carolina USA ty for watching
There is about 30 all female bands from Japan and i think the maid costumes make them stick out . Band-Maid will be playing with another all female band "The Warning " in June ! They are three sisters from Mexico that are pretty good as well ! Check out "Sick" MV they sing in English =) Band-Maid have lots of songs that sound like Classic Hard Rock ! Try "HATE?" Offical Live ! Most of Band-Maids songs are positive and uplifting except for "Hate?"
We just finished The Queen of the Murder Scene full LP from the Warning
I don't know what to suggest, they are different and do whatever they like. You can't form any idea about this band based on a handful songs. You'll have to go through dozens and dozens of their songs from different phases and you will be surprised how different each song sounds.
This song I think is one of their old school heavy rock/metal songs but still have punk and rap elements.
Thanks for the insight! It's amazing how bands can evolve and surprise us with their range of styles.
New subscriber and loved the presentation. You got the triple H look down pat. Obviously you know who I'm talking about. I hope you do, the guy from wrestling. My favorite band o come along in decades. Japan is just a wealth of music. For those of us who grew up with the music of the 60s 70s and 80s. What I consider to be the cream of the crop. When it comes to Rock hard Rock in classic rock. Check out Nemophilia from Japan as well. They are a little more metal. And I go for more of the melodic stuff. But they are extremely talented as well. If you do check them out. Check out their 3 4 or 5 classic rock covers first. Before you delve into their originals. And then VOB from Indonesia. Three tiny hijab wearing Muslim women. That put a new spin on rock funk. Keep up the good work
Welcome, just enjoy, you won't be disappointed... ;-)
Can't wait!
Love musicians reactions.
Fun pun at the end. Thumbs up. Waiting for your next Band-Maid reaction
Your thumbs up means a lot! Can't wait to share more reactions with you.
Who cares what they are wearing or how they are dressed. If the music is good and you like it, that is all that matters. Kiss dressed up at one time. Alice Cooper dressed up. I am sure there are others that did the same but does it really matter. The music is what matters to me.
From the first song I heard from this band, I was hooked. And it kept getting better and better the deeper I went down the pigeon hole. We say pigeon hole as the rhythm guitarist Miku is known as the small pigeon. She is the founder of the band and did not even know how to play guitar at the time.
Hello my friend, and that's cool. Their name's pigeon, though. I am the founder, Danny Lee OGT. Thank you for watching. First of all, I was a little well under the weather this morning or turned into morning. I mean, I was working doing your own, but I just felt bad. I was tired, ready to go to bed. We had no idea how popular this band was. It was just a request we got from the. it was even the warning or it was LoveBites. So I told my partner, OGL, just to go ahead and react. I was there. I was the one switching all the scenes and stuff. And as soon as it started, I wished I had been reacting. But I'm going to do the next song Hate. I've been going through the comments here because my partner, he works with 3rd shift job as well and I'm disabled, so I stay at home.
My comment to him exactly was this. man, why do you see females dressed up like maids. So funny. He was a big fan of Judas Priest so I said, man, didn't Judith's priest dress up as women? And they were women, but they were men, and they were women. I mean, what the hell were they? LOL, it was all in good fun. I liked Judas priest. But I think he, um, understood the reference. So he is from the north, and I'm from the south. He was triple introverted, and I am triple extroverted. He has never done any kind of substance illegally. I would have a hard time, or an easier time, giving you the list of what hadn't done. But I did go to jail in 2015 for a Meth lab. I got out of jail a year later. Did my probation gotten a bad wreck? Hurt myself even worse. I already had bad lungs, so terminal disease. And this reclaimed me in the hospital for about 3 1/2 months. That's why I can't talk good. But I react anyway not letting the disability stop me. So yeah, he's a little more analytical than me, sir. He didn't really mean nothing by it. So we're gonna see how I do. Then we react together most of the time, but we also do reaction solo. Kinda changes things up. I am a tool fan. I identify as an obsessed tool fan who reacts to music objectively. LOL, can't wait.
@@DannyLeeOGT I didn't mean it as a negative comment. I may have come across a little harsher than I meant to. All is good and you are a great reactor. Sorry about any negativity that came through. Most of the time it is hard to judge emotion in a text message. Great job and I look forward to more of your reactions.
I am also disabled and retired for a couple years so I just roam the internet looking for reactions and if I see anyone complain about a band I like I have to comment. Do not worry, all is good. Looking forward to the next reaction and yes, Tool is a great band.
@@ScottT248 There are two of us lol I didn't take your comment as negative. Yeah, I just looked, man, I just said all that just to confuse you. I guess lol Yeah, I don't know why I told you all that. Yeah, there are two of us and sometimes he reacts. Sometimes I do But most of the time, if it's a new band, we react together. I just worked the controls while he reacted because I was sick. I didn't feel real good. So I actually haven't been on camera yet with Band Maid. So if you have not looked at any of our other reactions, then you probably didn't even realize there was two of us.
So yeah, just for context, I was telling him that he why was he worried about them being dressed up in maids when he likes Judas priest. who dressed up by women prostitutes, I think. LOLI was giving him crap. Same as you. So it's how good. Thank you so much.
@@ScottT248 No, Sir. Yeah, sorry for your disability. Well, I'm not sorry, but I'm empathetic. Yeah, I have in stage COPD. 16% lung function. But I have many friends who didn't make it this far from any different reasons, so I going to complain, going to be thankful. So thank you very much. It's conversation. like this which whole world should be have, and maybe become United as Humans
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
It's just Puzzle
Just a puzzle, but it's addictive, right?
@@DannyLeeOGT absolute masterpiece
Make yourself a favor an listen the liven acoustic version of the song.
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out!