I first discovered BAND-MAID about 2.5 years ago. After the first song I was interested, after the third song I was hooked, and after the fifth song I realized that BAND-MAID was my favourite band of all time. 🤘✌
You just heard the best current rock band on the planet !!!!! Keep listening.....you'll see. And regards to the vocals ....I think you will radically change your mind if you listen to any of their 130 plus song catalogue She has one of the best voices I have ever heard and always on pitch even live.
@@GaryHolloway-810 You don't have to worry about MISA jabbing him in the heart. She has more fun just keeping him barely alive -- hence all his ongoing medical problems. 🤢
"Choose Me" is a song that Band-Maid knows so well that they can practically play it in their sleep. At their 10th anniversary concert at Yokohama Arena they started the song and all the band members (save for the drummer) wandered out onto the walkways around the arena and performed "Choose Me" while walking and running around, making it back to the stage by song's end. About Saiki Atsumi's voice: "Choose Me" was recorded in 2017 and at that time she had been struggling with her throat. She had surgery for vocal cord polyps in 2018, and has since recovered after rehabilitation and vocal training. Her voice is, if anything, better than ever. At the 10th anniversary concert she performed "Choose Me" solo on grand piano, one of many highlights of that concert. Her voice carried that performance. Check out "Bestie" - She shines in that music video. Band-Maid has gained a reputation as a great live show band. While top level musicians, they still know how to personably engage the audience, and deliver an entertaining show. You can tell they're having fun while on stage, and they talk with the audience during breaks. Band-Maid is one of a few bands that I can recommend going to their TH-cam channel and simply picking songs at random. If you're a rock fan you will find something you like, perhaps love.
The Saiki surgery you spoke of was in July of 2017 for polyps. Miku had a similar ( but less serious) surgery for nodes, a mere two weeks later. The timing was meant to minimize the down time for rehearsing.
Best rock band out there, bar none. They have a back catalogue of around 130 songs (and a new album coming out next month), and every single one of them are awesome. But they are very much a live band, check out any of their live performances from their official channel to see what they can really do.
Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are arguably the best live rock band on the planet. To fully appreciate just how good they are, you should hear them live. I suggest checking out one of their many official live videos. Hate?, Play!, Domination, Freedom, Moratorium, No God, Real Existence...the list goes on and on. Just pick any one that catches your eye. You can't go wrong. Until next time, Cheers!
Greatest band in this planet. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer, composes always to the whole band, unselfish guitarist, true shredder but plays always what serves the song the most. On stage..true Rock n’ Roll Star. She is The Special One 🔥🤘❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘
Welcome to Band Maid “Choose Me” was just their third single and they were beginning to make their mark. Since then, they’ve developed one of the most eclectic collections of hard rock songs in generations. And a worldwide fanbase. They’ve opened for Guns and Roses. Made friends with Slipknot. Collaborated with Incubus. “Freedom” or “Domination,” official live videos are each great examples of their arena rock with their trademark upbeat choruses and crowd engagement. This is not your typical rock band. You’re in for some surprises 🤘🏽
Welcome to Band-Maid! (Literally a Band of Maids)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!
Welcome, Rob. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million views just on their official YT channel, 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 - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, 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. 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, live streams, 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, Don’t Let Me Down, 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, as usual! 📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID Just completed an amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan. Wait for the official release of their new song, “Show Them”! -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st. -- 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. -- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024; Sept 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups 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!
Rob, welcome to the world of Band-Maid! I have a feeling you're going to love listening to more of their songs. While "Choose Me" has a punk rock vibe, with this band no genre is safe. They incorporate so many different styles into their music (often in one song). "Choose Me" was an early song by the band. I now suggest you react to "Hate?", the official live video from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in Yokohama last November. It was on a big stage with big sound and big lights and it showed how far this group has come in the decade. Their musical talent will really become apparent "Hate?".
@@WilliamHallisey 🍺🤪🤘🏻Bill! It’s Saturday night and I’m feel good! We got a team working on Maid requests right now, we’re the Carrier pigeons. Now I can relax just a little. I’ll be back at it Monday. 🍺🥴
🐦 *Rob* 🐦 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 (Official Music Video) DICE (Official Music Video) REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) Blooming (Official Music Video) HATE? (Official Live Video) YOLO (Official Music Video) 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…*
So, I've decided to do a deep dive of Band Maid. Each reaction will be released on Saturdays and all live performances. This week will be Domination, followed by Freedom, Dice/Different, and Hate. Be sure to check them out!
@@RMKReactions That is a great list but to be honest I like the music video of Dice better than the live version. A great live version to replace Dice/Different is Wonderland (Official Live Video). Their music videos are great to 🙂
They sometimes bring a metal element, but the majority of their music is more in the hard rock, alt-rock, and pop punk vein, but with a virtuosity that is more common to metal and jazz. They don't really unleash that virtuosity in this song too much, but if you check out the official live versions of songs like "Domination," "Freedom" and "Hate?", as well as their instrumentals like "Onset" and "From Now On," you'll see it.
You are now hooked … there is no escape, not that you’d want too … there are maid cafes in Japan (where the rhythm guitarist used to work) where they dress up as maids but are waitresses … they are looking for the shocking dichotomy of cute maid and heavy rock … best rock band out there … and they can go way heavier than this … check it out ..
If you think Saiki's vocals are merely OK in this song, I suggest About Us live, Unleash live, or Domination LIVE (not the MV) to get an idea of her talent.
First off, only listen to this band live. 100% better live, every cut. Strongly suggest the songs, Domination, Hate, Dice, Play, Freedom, Manners with Black Hole and Daydreaming, all live. One of the most prolific bands around, and always good. Interestingly, Misa on Bass is likely the best musician in the group. Since you mentioned Japanese Bands, and only named one obscure one, let me suggest my lineup of the finest Japanese bands out there: Starting with this one, moving along to One Ok Rock, The Wagakki Band, Doll$boxx, Hanabie and Gacharic Spin. All of those are top drawer and great with the instruments.
Thanks for the great band suggestions! Quite a few people have suggested Domination (live). So, I think that will be my next reaction of theirs. Look for it 6/29.
Band-Maid is NOT a "Metal" band, they are their own genre. I can tell you like Akane's drumming, check out "Freedom" Official LIVE. If you don't like it I'll give you your money back..... best to watch without reading the lyrics, you'll miss too much.
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I first discovered BAND-MAID about 2.5 years ago. After the first song I was interested, after the third song I was hooked, and after the fifth song I realized that BAND-MAID was my favourite band of all time. 🤘✌
Hi RMK,
welcome to the world of Band-Maid.
Glad to have you on this journey.
Hey, thanks!
You just heard the best current rock band on the planet !!!!! Keep listening.....you'll see. And regards to the vocals ....I think you will radically change your mind if you listen to any of their 130 plus song catalogue She has one of the best voices I have ever heard and always on pitch even live.
Thanks for watching!
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Even better live.
Welcome to *BAND MAID!*
🤘❤🔥🤘
All of them. But start with the live performance of DOMINATION (2020).
They aren't dressed up as dolls, they are dressed as maids. Band-Maid.
Yeah, I realized that after I said it.
Hey you should see my MISA with her Justin Bieber voodoo doll.😁
@@GaryHolloway-810 Hahaha 😂
@@GaryHolloway-810 You don't have to worry about MISA jabbing him in the heart. She has more fun just keeping him barely alive -- hence all his ongoing medical problems. 🤢
@@GaryHolloway-810 She thanks you for giving it to her!
"Choose Me" is a song that Band-Maid knows so well that they can practically play it in their sleep. At their 10th anniversary concert at Yokohama Arena they started the song and all the band members (save for the drummer) wandered out onto the walkways around the arena and performed "Choose Me" while walking and running around, making it back to the stage by song's end.
About Saiki Atsumi's voice: "Choose Me" was recorded in 2017 and at that time she had been struggling with her throat. She had surgery for vocal cord polyps in 2018, and has since recovered after rehabilitation and vocal training. Her voice is, if anything, better than ever. At the 10th anniversary concert she performed "Choose Me" solo on grand piano, one of many highlights of that concert. Her voice carried that performance. Check out "Bestie" - She shines in that music video.
Band-Maid has gained a reputation as a great live show band. While top level musicians, they still know how to personably engage the audience, and deliver an entertaining show. You can tell they're having fun while on stage, and they talk with the audience during breaks.
Band-Maid is one of a few bands that I can recommend going to their TH-cam channel and simply picking songs at random. If you're a rock fan you will find something you like, perhaps love.
The Saiki surgery you spoke of was in July of 2017 for polyps. Miku had a similar ( but less serious) surgery for nodes, a mere two weeks later. The timing was meant to minimize the down time for rehearsing.
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
Best rock band out there, bar none. They have a back catalogue of around 130 songs (and a new album coming out next month), and every single one of them are awesome. But they are very much a live band, check out any of their live performances from their official channel to see what they can really do.
Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are arguably the best live rock band on the planet. To fully appreciate just how good they are, you should hear them live. I suggest checking out one of their many official live videos. Hate?, Play!, Domination, Freedom, Moratorium, No God, Real Existence...the list goes on and on. Just pick any one that catches your eye. You can't go wrong. Until next time, Cheers!
Greatest band in this planet. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer, composes always to the whole band, unselfish guitarist, true shredder but plays always what serves the song the most. On stage..true Rock n’ Roll Star. She is The Special One 🔥🤘❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘
I completely agree 🤘✌
Welcome to Band Maid
“Choose Me” was just their third single and they were beginning to make their mark. Since then, they’ve developed one of the most eclectic collections of hard rock songs in generations.
And a worldwide fanbase.
They’ve opened for Guns and Roses. Made friends with Slipknot. Collaborated with Incubus.
“Freedom” or “Domination,” official live videos are each great examples of their arena rock with their trademark upbeat choruses and crowd engagement.
This is not your typical rock band. You’re in for some surprises 🤘🏽
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check those out!
I was at the track betting on horses with Miku the other day and she said, "I can't believe he said we were dressed as dolls! We're maids Po!"
Welcome to Band-Maid! (Literally a Band of Maids)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!
Thanks for the info!
Band Maid! 🍺😁🤘🏻
Thanks for watching!
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Band-maid is a top live Band nice reaction greeting from germany
Welcome, Rob. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million views just on their official YT channel, 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 - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, 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.
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, live streams, 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, Don’t Let Me Down, 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, as usual!
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢
-- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID Just completed an amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan. Wait for the official release of their new song, “Show Them”!
-- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st.
-- 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.
-- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024; Sept 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori
The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups 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!
Thanks for all the great info!
@@RMKReactions 🙏
Rob, welcome to the world of Band-Maid! I have a feeling you're going to love listening to more of their songs. While "Choose Me" has a punk rock vibe, with this band no genre is safe. They incorporate so many different styles into their music (often in one song). "Choose Me" was an early song by the band. I now suggest you react to "Hate?", the official live video from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in Yokohama last November. It was on a big stage with big sound and big lights and it showed how far this group has come in the decade. Their musical talent will really become apparent "Hate?".
Hey Bill I already know who band Maaa…ohh ROB! Never mind. 🍺😬
Roger!!!😊😊😊
@@WilliamHallisey 🍺🤪🤘🏻Bill! It’s Saturday night and I’m feel good! We got a team working on Maid requests right now, we’re the Carrier pigeons. Now I can relax just a little. I’ll be back at it Monday. 🍺🥴
Cool, even carrier pigeons need a break.
Choose Po! 🕊️
🐦 *Rob* 🐦
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 (Official Music Video)
DICE (Official Music Video)
REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video)
Blooming (Official Music Video)
HATE? (Official Live Video)
YOLO (Official Music Video)
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…*
Thanks for the suggestion of this song and providing a list of some more songs to check out! I will start posting new ones soon!
So, I've decided to do a deep dive of Band Maid. Each reaction will be released on Saturdays and all live performances. This week will be Domination, followed by Freedom, Dice/Different, and Hate. Be sure to check them out!
@@RMKReactions That is a great list but to be honest I like the music video of Dice better than the live version. A great live version to replace Dice/Different is Wonderland (Official Live Video). Their music videos are great to 🙂
Great job bm4-life! Another Maidiac to add to the fandom...Fly pigeons fly!!! PO!🕊
Welcome to the Maidiacs Rob.
Welcome to the world of Maidiacs! Suggestions: Non Fiction Days, Moratorium, Daydreaming, or anything live. Good reaction.
There is a version of Band Maid's 'Choose Me' which features the lead singer Saiki performing this song on a piano for the first time. phenomenal!
They sometimes bring a metal element, but the majority of their music is more in the hard rock, alt-rock, and pop punk vein, but with a virtuosity that is more common to metal and jazz. They don't really unleash that virtuosity in this song too much, but if you check out the official live versions of songs like "Domination," "Freedom" and "Hate?", as well as their instrumentals like "Onset" and "From Now On," you'll see it.
Not knowing anything about your musical preferences, do check out their LIVE version of 'Domination'. Satisfaction guaranteed 😎🤘
You got the gist of the lyrics. It's about a woman who is demanding that her partner show that they love her, not just be around.
You are now hooked … there is no escape, not that you’d want too … there are maid cafes in Japan (where the rhythm guitarist used to work) where they dress up as maids but are waitresses … they are looking for the shocking dichotomy of cute maid and heavy rock … best rock band out there … and they can go way heavier than this … check it out ..
Great band as I am an ASCAP and BMI artist. Very novice reactor.
I’m pretty sure it was BM4-life who requested this! 🍺🤔
Yes, it was. Thanks for watching!
Now we Maidacs need to watch out for Roger and BM4-life. Awesome!!!
@@BMfansince2020 and *PapiNoob* and *bandmaidfanATL* we are many and few 🤔
What?! It wasn't you? Must have been them beers!
Yo!u're in for it
Welcome to the "Pigeon Hole"! Here's a guide to everything BAND-MAID: www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje, Enjoy!
I don't know who told you that BM is metal, but they steered you wrong. This is one of their more pop punk songs.
You have two choice join or JOIN PO!
---------->> "Imperial Circus Dead Decadence"
Yep, that's the one. I did 2 or 3 reactions to them a couple years ago.
"Good guitar solo. I liked it" - seems a little lacking in descriptive power. Don't worry you'll get there... or else run out of words altogether.
If you think Saiki's vocals are merely OK in this song, I suggest About Us live, Unleash live, or Domination LIVE (not the MV) to get an idea of her talent.
Thanks for the suggestions!
First off, only listen to this band live. 100% better live, every cut. Strongly suggest the songs, Domination, Hate, Dice, Play, Freedom, Manners with Black Hole and Daydreaming, all live. One of the most prolific bands around, and always good. Interestingly, Misa on Bass is likely the best musician in the group.
Since you mentioned Japanese Bands, and only named one obscure one, let me suggest my lineup of the finest Japanese bands out there: Starting with this one, moving along to One Ok Rock, The Wagakki Band, Doll$boxx, Hanabie and Gacharic Spin. All of those are top drawer and great with the instruments.
Thanks for the great band suggestions! Quite a few people have suggested Domination (live). So, I think that will be my next reaction of theirs. Look for it 6/29.
Band-Maid is NOT a "Metal" band, they are their own genre. I can tell you like Akane's drumming, check out "Freedom" Official LIVE. If you don't like it I'll give you your money back..... best to watch without reading the lyrics, you'll miss too much.