Once you steep yourself into the Band-Maid history & culture, you will see why The Maids are so well loved across the Planet. There are now over 150 videos of songs, concerts, interviews, documentaries, etc, that you can react to if you wish to follow the path. You will quickly be welcomed into the fold of "The Maidiacs"
Stick with Band Maid live and you can't go wrong. Suggest Domination (live), Daydreaming (live), Hate (live), Play (live), Freedom (live) and Manners with Black Hole (live). Even this song is better live, but everyone gets one shot at as non-live Band Maid song before they realize this band is worth SEEING and hearing them taking the song up a notch on stage.
Here is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. I have much more if you are interested. 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)
You have just struck the mother lode mate,over 130 plus killer songs full of genre mixing and one of the best if not the best live band I’ve come to know in my own humble opinion
Greatest rock band on the planet. ❤. Misa is litterally the best bassist in the universe. You will see. Their wheel house is punk rock but they do go harder.
🐦 *The Inalect Exp.* 🐦 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 Blooming (Official Music Video) Choose me (Official Music Video) REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video) onset (Official Live 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 2023-10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR FINAL in YOKOHAMA ARENA 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…*
Like you, "Dice" was my first exposure to The Maids and after about 7 seconds, it was OVER! I knew this was something REALLY good. But, I had no idea how special a find Band-Maid is. And believe me, these ladies are SPECIAL (understatement of the century). Once in a lifetime, man! I'm subbing to watch you go STRAIGHT down The Pigeonhole! 🕊
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!
Between The Warning and Band Maid Rock is in a very very safe hands. This was the song that got me into Band Maid. I love how they miss the 7 note in the main riff, it is so unexpected and cool, almost no one else does that. There are so many great band maid songs, a ton of which have live versions too, and a handful of Acoustic. If you want heavy I would recommend Blooming.
I know you caught the two guitarists later. :) One plays Rhythm and she's the band founder and main lyricist. The other is the Lead who composes all their songs. The Lead guitarist teaches the Rhythm guitarist how to play as she's only been learning and playing for the past 11 years.
Band-Maid success is due in large part to reaction videos on TH-cam. The fans and the band watch them, they encourage reactors to listen to their music (just use the official videos found on their TH-cam channel). You will get a lot of likes and subscribes if you continue down the Band-Maid pigeon hole (yes pigeon hole). The band is best live so I recommend any of their official live video releases. If you want to see the band show off a bit, I'd recommend the official music video for From Now On (an instrumental).
Welcome, Jawsh. 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!
There are few of us that have never said "Where have they been all my life!" Amazing band. The fans are called Maidiacs, and there are a bunch of us that will show up shortly with recommendations, anecdotes, history (no, really, 10+ years and almost 130 great songs behind them) and are a good friendly bunch. This is the start of a great ride for you, and, frankly, I'm a bit jealous. I'll get over it soon though, when the new album drops this summer.
Thanks for checking them out I'm really glad you liked them 😁I suggest you to check out their live videos they're insanely good ! "Freedom" ,"Domination" or "Hate?"(this one is pretty hard) you can check out all these songs from the official live videos, they're better than the studio versions but you can't go wrong with this band, all their songs are insanely good too😆
Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are FIRE!!!!! Arguably the best live rock band on the planet, they have something for everyone. They don't fit neatly into a single genre. Keep listening and you'll soon discover that they are literally their own genre. If you want something a bit heavier, try Shambles (MV), but to truly appreciate their talent try one of their official live videos. Hate?, Play!, Domination, Moratorium, Real Existence are just a few suggestions but you really can't go wrong choosing any one of their songs off their channel. Cheers!
BAND-MAID does Anime Songs. You could try 'Shambles' from Krngan Ashura, or 'Unleash' in which they appear in Anime Form. Harder? Yeah, Hard, Soft and everything in between. They can do it all! And, as their April Fool's Day persona, BAND-MAIKO, even Japanese Traditional.
Some song suggestions for you are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, Hate, Without Holding Back, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, Endless Story, and both versions (live and video) of 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 much different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
If you want harder check out the band Lovebites, also from Japan... songs like "Judgement day", "Set the World on Fire", "Holy War" and "Shadowmaker" to start with!
Whaaat? So you're saying BAND-MAID are the best Rock band on the planet? Well i'm sorry Topographic but i can only 100% agree with you, i can't go any higher than that.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 😆😆😆 They have a huge catalog of music and cross over many genres. They do some great mellow stuff. too. Watch DOMINATION live and you'll see them travel through rock history. Kanami, lead guitar, writes the musical ideas and the rest of the band figure out their parts from that. Watch NO GOD live if you really want to hear the bass go off, watch the online version because the sound is just clearer in my opinion. You will not regret following them.I discovered them at least six years ago and really can't listen to too much else these days. The sound was made for my tastes. By the way, the MVs are excellent but they're even better live.
Once you steep yourself into the Band-Maid history & culture, you will see why The Maids are so well loved across the Planet.
There are now over 150 videos of songs, concerts, interviews, documentaries, etc, that you can react to if you wish to follow the path.
You will quickly be welcomed into the fold of "The Maidiacs"
Welcome to *BAND MAID* and the *MAIDIACS*
🤘❤🔥🤘
Great reaction. Thank you for supporting our Maids.
Congratulations PapiNoob! The youngest of the carrier pigeons gets his first shoutout. 🍺😁🤘🏻
Thanks 😆
@@PapiNoob951 Thx Papi.🤗
"Dice" is a... Nice way to start getting to know Band-Maid.👍
Also check out "YOLO" and "Alone", they are similar to "Dice", but even better.😎
"Rinne" for harder
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
Stick with Band Maid live and you can't go wrong. Suggest Domination (live), Daydreaming (live), Hate (live), Play (live), Freedom (live) and Manners with Black Hole (live). Even this song is better live, but everyone gets one shot at as non-live Band Maid song before they realize this band is worth SEEING and hearing them taking the song up a notch on stage.
Here is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. I have much more if you are interested.
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)
Welcome to the Maidiacs.
You have just struck the mother lode mate,over 130 plus killer songs full of genre mixing and one of the best if not the best live band I’ve come to know in my own humble opinion
Greatest rock band on the planet. ❤. Misa is litterally the best bassist in the universe. You will see. Their wheel house is punk rock but they do go harder.
🐦 *The Inalect Exp.* 🐦
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
Blooming (Official Music Video)
Choose me (Official Music Video)
REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video)
Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video)
onset (Official Live 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
2023-10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR FINAL in YOKOHAMA ARENA
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…*
Always there to give all the infos about the band 😆
I love this community already! haha Thank you so much!
Like you, "Dice" was my first exposure to The Maids and after about 7 seconds, it was OVER! I knew this was something REALLY good. But, I had no idea how special a find Band-Maid is. And believe me, these ladies are SPECIAL (understatement of the century). Once in a lifetime, man! I'm subbing to watch you go STRAIGHT down The Pigeonhole! 🕊
Glad you found this band. Maids are.. just great
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!
Between The Warning and Band Maid Rock is in a very very safe hands.
This was the song that got me into Band Maid. I love how they miss the 7 note in the main riff, it is so unexpected and cool, almost no one else does that.
There are so many great band maid songs, a ton of which have live versions too, and a handful of Acoustic.
If you want heavy I would recommend Blooming.
I know you caught the two guitarists later. :) One plays Rhythm and she's the band founder and main lyricist. The other is the Lead who composes all their songs. The Lead guitarist teaches the Rhythm guitarist how to play as she's only been learning and playing for the past 11 years.
Band Maid! ❤ 🔥
Hair metal with a 🎀
A little harder? “Warning”
A little more fun? “Freedom”
Warning -- the MV is well worth seeing despite their live being so good. Freedom -- official live all the way.
Congratulations you just found the best band on the planet🔥🔥🔥🎎🤘🎎🤘.
Band-Maid success is due in large part to reaction videos on TH-cam. The fans and the band watch them, they encourage reactors to listen to their music (just use the official videos found on their TH-cam channel). You will get a lot of likes and subscribes if you continue down the Band-Maid pigeon hole (yes pigeon hole). The band is best live so I recommend any of their official live video releases.
If you want to see the band show off a bit, I'd recommend the official music video for From Now On (an instrumental).
Welcome, Jawsh. 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!
There are few of us that have never said "Where have they been all my life!" Amazing band. The fans are called Maidiacs, and there are a bunch of us that will show up shortly with recommendations, anecdotes, history (no, really, 10+ years and almost 130 great songs behind them) and are a good friendly bunch. This is the start of a great ride for you, and, frankly, I'm a bit jealous. I'll get over it soon though, when the new album drops this summer.
Haha well let the ride begin! Thanks again!
Thanks for checking them out I'm really glad you liked them 😁I suggest you to check out their live videos they're insanely good ! "Freedom" ,"Domination" or "Hate?"(this one is pretty hard) you can check out all these songs from the official live videos, they're better than the studio versions but you can't go wrong with this band, all their songs are insanely good too😆
Congratz on your shoutout 🍺😆
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Thank you again for the recommendation and looking forward to reacting to more of this band! 🤘
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"yup, that's a playlist"
You're going to say that *a lot*
You want them to go harder? Check out Shambles (MV) and/or Hate (live)
Hej The Inalect Exp.,
welcome to the world of Band-Maid.
Hope to see more Band-Maid here in the future.
Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are FIRE!!!!! Arguably the best live rock band on the planet, they have something for everyone. They don't fit neatly into a single genre. Keep listening and you'll soon discover that they are literally their own genre. If you want something a bit heavier, try Shambles (MV), but to truly appreciate their talent try one of their official live videos. Hate?, Play!, Domination, Moratorium, Real Existence are just a few suggestions but you really can't go wrong choosing any one of their songs off their channel. Cheers!
Welcome Home! 🖤
Rock never died, it moved to Japan!
BAND-MAID does Anime Songs. You could try 'Shambles' from Krngan Ashura, or 'Unleash' in which they appear in Anime Form. Harder? Yeah, Hard, Soft and everything in between. They can do it all! And, as their April Fool's Day persona, BAND-MAIKO, even Japanese Traditional.
Its not "Bocchi d Rock",, her name is " KANAMI TONO",, but I admit that BOCCHI is also a good guitar player,, 😂😂😂
They definitely rock.
Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world!
A guide to everything BAND-MAID: www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje, Enjoy! Welcome to The Pigeon Hole!
Well, just keep following this awesome band ! 😊😊
You have not seen nothing yet😊 yeah you wanna see skills try HATE OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM YOKOHAMA ARENA! AND KEEP GOING YOU WILL BE HAPPY🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Nice. Thanks!
Some song suggestions for you are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, Hate, Without Holding Back, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, Endless Story, and both versions (live and video) of 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 much different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
Great reaction, Jawsh, subbed!
If you want harder check out the band Lovebites, also from Japan... songs like "Judgement day", "Set the World on Fire", "Holy War" and "Shadowmaker" to start with!
Best rock band on the planet. Watch HATE? live from Yokohama Arena 2023 and you'll be stunned. Two guitarists.
Whaaat? So you're saying BAND-MAID are the best Rock band on the planet? Well i'm sorry Topographic but i can only 100% agree with you, i can't go any higher than that.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 😆😆😆 They have a huge catalog of music and cross over many genres. They do some great mellow stuff. too. Watch DOMINATION live and you'll see them travel through rock history. Kanami, lead guitar, writes the musical ideas and the rest of the band figure out their parts from that. Watch NO GOD live if you really want to hear the bass go off, watch the online version because the sound is just clearer in my opinion. You will not regret following them.I discovered them at least six years ago and really can't listen to too much else these days. The sound was made for my tastes. By the way, the MVs are excellent but they're even better live.
You really need to check out their live videos. Bans-Maid is Soooo much better live!
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