"Thank God most people don't watch this far into the video"21:34. I watched all the way to the end for a completely satisfying analysis that Maidiacs crave. If you continue this format along with further samplings of what Band-Maid is capable of producing, then I'm subscribing!👍🤟😃
Oh, you got that far 😳 I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the entirety of the video ❤ I'm on the hunt for The Best™format for my videos, so by the time I circle back around to Band-Maid (which I very much intend to do) the format may have evolved. The content itself should be more or less the same, however, as that's what I enjoy doing 👌🤘
@@bsdsuPASTA I started my journey with you with your first Lovebites song "Break the Wall" and after seeing that was REALLY looking forward to your analysis on Band-Maid and you did NOT disappoint even to the extent of having the same opinion as me about Sai-chans delivery being that it could have been a bit more dramatic/dynamic given the context of the lyrics.
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Thanks, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed my analysis so much that you were looking forward to the next! I never thought I'd hear that 😄I'm also delighted to hear that I've met your expectations 👌 And it's nice to know I'm not alone in my preference for Saiki's singing. A bit more teeth would've been good for my already high enjoyment of the song 👍 Did you check my reaction & analysis of Blooming? I might be reading into things too much, but I believe you've expressed your love for Bass on all of my Lovebites and BAND-MAID videos except for Blooming. If you were looking forward to my analysis on BAND-MAID that much it would be a shame if you missed the very first one. Here's a link if you're interested but TH-cam never suggested it to you - th-cam.com/video/cGHR_xojCSQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zKWepg-IE4xJF5L_
Thanks, I'm kind of using these reaction videos as a way to "improv study" music composition (the "we have music studies at home" type of studying), so I'm on the hunt for every little detail I can notice. Thank you for your suggestion, I have added it to my list!
That was such a perceptive reaction! And thanks for pointing out the contributions of Akane and Miku during the solos, which so many other reactors completely omit. Akane is actually the driving force behind this song. You've earned yourself another subscriber. 👍I would also like to add "The Non-fiction Days" and Band-Maiko's "Secret My Lips" to your list.😉
Thanks, I'm happy to hear you appreciate it! I've recently come to realize that music composition is actually quite fascinating, so I go at these videos with a magnifying glass looking for every little thing I can notice. It's really nice that people seem to enjoy what comes out 👌 Without Miku's harmonies the parts where she sang would have been bland, I think. She really brought them up 🕊Akane was in the background, but she was always there and always doing the right thing. Calling her the driving force of the song makes sense to me. Someone had to steer the ship through this storm of sounds!
@@bsdsuPASTA It might take further listening, but when you pay attention to Miku's rhythm guitar (left channel), you can really see how she's acting as the anchor and allowing MISA and Kanami to go crazy without falling off the cliff.
@@jjo154 Wow, Kanami is only in the right channel 🤯You're right, if I only listen to the left channel I can easily hear the rhythm coming in after the first couple of exchanges to round up the sounds. Captain Miku, holding the crew together🕊 😄Thank you for pointing that out, I would have never noticed it otherwise 🙏 I also just noticed the edit with your suggestions for my list in your previous comment. I have recorded the number, thank you for voting 👍
You sound like a kid with a new awesome toy. I remember that feeling 5 years ago when discovering Band-Maid. Warning, that feeling never goes away. I have seen a pattern with people like you that really listens the songs. Good stuff, do Puzzle next
A kid with a new awesome toy sounds about right! It's good to know that feeling never goes away👌 Thank you for your suggestion, I have added it to my list 👍
Band-Maid don't make bad songs, we fans don't give bad advice and you don't make bad reactions! Win-win-win for everyone! Nice to see Akane's drumwork and Miku's rhythm getting appreciated as MISA and Kanami's call-and-response is so blindingly brilliant that they often go unseen back there in the shadows. To shine some light on what Akane's doing (OK, that's enough chiaroscuro-based metaphors) Thanks for checking out the isolated drums video I made! Incredible analysis and interpretation - very interesting and thank you for putting in so much tie to analyse it so fully. I'd also have to recommend watching DON'T YOU TELL ME from this same concert, as there is another call-and-response section but that time Kanami starts and MISA follows rather than the other way round as it is here, with MISA leading.
I shall endeavor to be worthy of good advice o7 Thank you for making the isolated drum track! It's nice to have a highlight available for the heroes in the background 😄 You're welcome, I'm glad you found the analysis interesting! I'm also happy to have an excuse to spend all that time trying to figure out what's happening in the song 👌 I have added "DON'T YOU TELL ME" to my list, thank you for the suggestion! I love it when the bass stands out so I'm looking forward to that 👍
Nice one. Really appreciate a high effort analysis like this. +1 for Puzzle. It's pretty common for them to goof off on stage, like having Saiki sing and dance at Akane at the start. Sometimes they surround Akane and make faces at her. They're trying to get each other to laugh and trip up. If you ever get around to watching the official live for Play, Akane succeeds at making Saiki laugh through her lines by doing some weird poses between hitting her drums. th-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/w-d-xo.html Re: the crouching during the solo battle, they're on a platform in the middle of the crowd, and they're crouching so more people can see the one who's playing. The part you identified as a normal solo is, in fact, the normal solo from the studio version. They transitioned into the solo battle (that's just for live performances) with the normal bass solo that leads into it as well.
Thanks, I'm happy to hear my effort goes appreciated ❤ Trying to get each other to trip up during a live performance is a baller move, massive respect! It's also wholesome as it reinforces the concept of a bunch of friends having a great time playing music together. I will hold off on checking out the official live video for "Play", in case I get around to making a reaction to it in the near future, but thank you for pointing out that moment, I have a field for extra information in my list and I've added that detail to "Play" so I won't forget to look out for it 👌Speaking of the list, I have added your +1 for Puzzle 👍 Thank you for clarifying the reason for the crouching during the battle, it makes a lot of sense! Kanami will always be a prowler in my mind though, there's no taking that back. They don't have the battle section in the studio version? But the live version is not on Spotify NOOOOOOO :(( I just listened to it and I am saddened. The bass solo didn't get to the part I really like either :( Thankfully the song still slaps big time, I love the way they get into the 1st and 3rd choruses and Miku's vocal parts, and, well, everything else 🤘 Thank you for all the extra info!
Your breakdowns are the best. The fact you have the knowledge of the song, like the reason why it was written and why the question mark is far above any other Reactor. Good job Master bsdsuPASTA! I also like the small chuckle at the "10 minutes of..." line. I always watch the reactors at that point to see if they catch that line. You did and I expected no less. And your follow up at the end...funny as heck!😂 From the list, you can't go wrong with any of them. If you are doing "Puzzle" Official Live MV, I suggest a two-for reaction or a back to back reaction, with "Puzzle" Acoustic Live MV. Completely different emotional feels. I would like to add another vote for my favorite song, "Daydreaming" OMV, a superb rock ballad. The two instrumentals "Onset" OLMV and "From Now On" OMV are amazing! In "Onset" watch MISA, MISA, MISA closely, as she does an amazing slight of hand trick. Keep on rocking with the Maids. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘
You honor me 🙏 My knowledge of the song was a fluke. I was having the time of my life in the pigeonhole, reading interview transcriptions when I randomly happened upon that information. I didn't look it up to prepare for this video or any such thing. It came in handy though, I would've racked my brain over why the question mark is there otherwise 😄 The limp gymnastics line is peak 👌I will never not be entertained by it, it deserved a special mention! The list from the video is what has been mentioned so far, I can always add other songs if someone suggests them (in fact, I've already added a couple from comments on this video). I have added a note for "Puzzle" to consider checking the acoustic version right after as well, and I also added a +1 to it for your suggestion. I have also added +1 vote to "Daydreaming", "Onset" and "From Now On". If you only meant to vote for "Daydreaming" let me know and I'll -1 the other votes 👍 And thank you for the extra info, I write those down next to the song name to help myself choose in case the vote is close (I didn't include the third field in the picture in the video). 🕊🤘😃🤘🎀
I was there, and have heard "Hate?" hundreds of times (even with reactions), but you have analyzed this experience the best, Po! Here's some back info on this part of the show: Hate? was song #27 of 33 (3.5 hrs show). That is the incredible thing about them. Being able to keep that energy up for that long, they are World class athletes in my book (especially Akane (Drums) and #27 was shortly after her freestyle solo into Blackhole #25 (220 bpm)), Po! That's why Akane is just holding down the pocket here. Btw, Saiki (lead V) wrote the lyrics from a 4th person prospective (Cheater, Victim, Mistress, Saiki).Side note: it appears Saiki is a "The Simpsons" fan, and wanted to use Bart's "I Hate you" phrase in a song, and here we have it, Po! 🦍🍌PS, if the characters are who many believe it is (Japanese celebrity couple + Cheater's Assistant), then, Unfortunately, the genitalman in question tried to "off" himself, but luckily survived. Both the former-husband and wife had to take some time off from their celebrity schedules to heal, Po! Sadly, this happens when we think with the wrong "head."
Thank you for the kind words, I'm happy to hear you liked the analysis! And also big Thank You for the extra lore! I love extra lore. 33 songs is absolutely MAD! Athletes is a good word and I wonder what their rehearsal sessions look like to prepare them for such a marathon. As an aside, I started learning the guitar recently and I'm currently learning to play 8th notes (riff & power chords) at ~110 BPM, so just hearing 220 BPM drives a stake through my brain 😄 I did read the interview transcript where Saiki mentions she got the "I hate you" phrase from the Simpsons! In hindsight, I should have mentioned it in the video. Some of the lyrics read like they're coming from the victim's point of view, but I suppose that could be a translation thing. And if the characters are those people you refer to, the line "I don't care if you die out" is quite a bit more venomous than it initially appears! As a second aside, I recently watched a podcast with an evolutionary psychologist who conducted a study on cheating. There might be more going on to it than just thinking with the wrong "head". Human psychology is fascinating 👌
Just got back from vaca. You can react to any BAND-MAID song and I'm fine with that. You provide a unique and refreshing analysis. Just don't forget about FROM NOW ON. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 518
Welcome back! I hope it was a pleasant vacation 🤞 Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the analysis! I am keeping track of how many times each song has been suggested and based on that I will not forget about FROM NOW ON, because it's near the top of the list! Puzzle is still ahead, even after I added +1 to FROM NOW ON for your comment, but either way I expect I'll be hearing FROM NOW ON in the near future👍
DICE is the song that comes before this and in 2023, Band-Maid created the seamless transition between the 2 songs for their concerts. There is a music video for DICE. You can watch both songs live in their Lollapalooza 2023 set.
Oh, I love adjustments for better live performance! I'll consider this a suggestion to check out DICE, so if more people want to hear it I can check it out and then go back and listen to the two songs back to back to see how they sound with the seamless transition you're mentioning. Thank you for the information! 👍
Now that is how a reaction/analysis should be done. Brilliant. For me, the guitar/bass solo section has always been an argument, between the man & woman at the heart of the song. They start off separately getting shorter & shorter, & more heated, until they are shouting over the top of each other at the same time. Then of course, the woman wins out, as displayed by Akane's continuing tirade in the guitar solo. How many times a day is that scenario played out, in real life around the world. As you already have my favorite on your list (Manners/Black Hole), My next favorite would be "Freedom", live. Especially if you want to see a real drum solo from Akane.
Thanks, I'm flattered you liked the reaction/analysis this much! That's a good take on the guitar & bass solo, it makes a lot of sense! It makes even more sense if we consider that women usually have higher pitched voices and the woman in this scenario is represented by the guitar as opposed to the lower pitches of the bass. That's pretty cool if they actually thought it out that way! Thank you for mentioning it👌 Regarding the list, the first field is how many times each song has been suggested, so even if your favorite is on the list you'd probably still want to "cast your vote" for it. I usually go with the song with the highest amount of votes if it's really far ahead. If the difference is not big (1-2 votes) then I'll select based on whatever people have mentioned about the song (which is in a third field of the list that I didn't include in the video because it's pretty lengthy). Thank you for the suggestions, I have added a vote for "Manners/Black hole" and I've added "Freedom" to the list 👍
Great idea! You could probably do an entire podcast on this video ... "ALONE" :p . There are so many others to get to if you really want to see our MAIDs "PLAY" ;) .
Alright, after 4 hours of deep research and going through several ancient tomes from the local library I have managed to secure goat's liver (from the supermarket), a handful of chamomile (from the nearby park) and hire the local voodoo priest to draw the symbols and chant the incantation (it cost me a few beans, 2 cockroaches and a moldy piece of cheese I found behind the fridge) for the divination spell. I have now added "ALONE" and "PLAY" to my list, thank you for the suggestions 👍
I'm a fairly new convert to Band-Maid after hearing/watching their The Warning collab. I understand now MISA MISA MISA ETA: but then Ale has always been my favorite also
I only got on the Band-Maid train after SHOW THEM as well, and after this song I also finally understand MISA MISA MISA 😄👌 Thankfully we live in a world where we can have both MISA MISA MISA & Ale ❤They're both great👍
Welcome to Band-Maid. Both bands had to simplify a bit to make Show Them work with so many players, and it seemed to rub a vocal minority of fans of both bands the wrong way. Glad you found your way to checking out more.
@@daaaaaave Thank you, I'm glad I found my way here as well 👌 I'm surprised that some of the fans didn't like Show Them. It doesn't strike me as "too out there" for either band, but I guess there's always the risk of that happening when bands try out something new 🤷 Ah well, I'm happy with it!
Another excellent breakdown of their performance. They do sometimes check out reactors - I would hope they get round to yours, I think they'd appreciate your thoughts. I don't recall the number, but the "Manners" and "Black Sun" double would be cool! Also, don't forget Kasey Chambers' cover of "Lose Yourself', I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you, I'm happy to hear you liked my breakdown! I did notice that on their "About" section here on TH-cam they've added the number of views on reaction videos, but I didn't expect to hear they also watch some of them. If I ever get a comment on one of my videos by the official BAND-MAID channel my mental faculties will shatter into fine dust and scatter across the four winds to merge with the Universe :) I have added a +1 to "Manners/Black Hole", thank you for the suggestion! As for Kasey Chambers' cover of "Lose Yourself"... That's adventurous, so I'll add it to my list of random stuff people suggest. I promise nothing, but I will add it to the list 😄
@@gordowg1wg145 Wwwwwwhatthehell that's awesome! Way to go about building and maintaining a community, that's a really smart move! I reckon it has created a lot of treasured memories for life as well 👌 +Respect for BAND-MAID
@@haggaisimon7748 You're right, they were not on the list, but I've added them now! Thank you for the suggestions 👍 I should probably note, however, that the way I choose what song to do next is by the amount of votes each song has. It might still take a while for me to get to your favorite songs if others don't mention them as well.
@@bsdsuPASTA thanks. Please be honest in your reactions. There might be a reason why these songs aren’t much reacted. Also, my music interests are quite specific. I’m sure you have Puzzle, but I suggest you to react to the older live 2017 version of the song. Someone may have a copy for you. I see it on a specific Chinese site that you for sure know. There are also B sides of singles which I specifically like and prefer to A sides. These are. Matchless gum, Hibana and Corallium. Again, don’t be obliged to include all of them, my interests are specific. The ones you’ll like and I’m sure they are on the list are instrumentals. Onset, From now on and especially, Without holding back. These are huge.
@@haggaisimon7748 I do always intend to be honest. If I dislike something I would probably point out that it's a preference thing, as music is an art, but I would not pretend to like it. I not only have Puzzle on the list, but it's currently on top of the list! Everyone who has specified what version of the song to check out so far has asked for the Official Live version. I found one video from 2017 taken on a phone with poor quality, and this one th-cam.com/video/f7754rouTDw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_owbLdYo4KOUdM9k I checked the first 3 seconds to make sure this is not also phone sound quality without spoiling myself the song, and it seems to sound alright? If this is the performance you were referring to, why do you think it would be better over the more recent Official Live version? I have added all the other songs that you mentioned to the list anyway. The list is just for me to keep track of what has been mentioned and how many times, putting something on it is not a commitment to eventually making a video on the song, so there's no pressure to adding more songs. From now on is close second after Puzzle and Onset shares the 3rd spot with 2 other songs (currently), so you were right on those, but Without holding back wasn't on the list until you mentioned it! Also, I'll just mention that the only Chinese website that I can think of right now is aliexpress and I reckon that's not the one you were talking about 😄 I also don't know what A and B sides means 🤔
The operative word for the suggestion wasn't Hate, which is a good song, but the word LIVE. Everything Band Maid needs to be experienced via the official LIVE version.
Yeah, people made a point to specify I should check out the Live version from the 10th Anniversary tour in Yokohama. I am a big enjoyer of live performances, so I seek out professional live footage anyway, unless something else was specifically requested. Band-Maid do seem to have great presence on stage and that's always awesome to see 👌
Rock n’ Roll as it’s best it can get.. Groove 💥 Passion 🔥 Work 💪 Heart ❤️ Talent 🤘 In my 30 years in rock business never seen or heard better band than Band-Maid. Magical band, amazing musicians, best friends. For me..Kanami, 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. Of course I love all the members ❤️ Greatest band in this Universe. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️ Great reaction, thank you 🙏🏻🤘❤️
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the reaction 🤘 Band-Maid are indeed pretty great (and the story of the band's formation is impressive) and Kanami's compositions, the ones I've heard so far, are excellent 👌 I do love me some good Rock n' Roll🤘🤘
Thank you for your wonderful comment. This video is from their 10th anniversary performance at the end of 2023. Of course, it was a one-man show, with a total of 33 songs and a 3.5 hour performance. It sounds like it was a great show. They have over 130 original songs and no bad songs, so please follow them more.
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it :) 33 songs and 3.5 hour long performance is wild! I wonder what their rehearsals look like to prepare them for such a marathon. Fret not, my journey on the BAND-MAID path continues o7
Very Very good reaction. And for the first time I payed attention to Miku during the bass guitar solo - she gave the sustain for the scene, while Akane kept the rhythm .
another wonderful good-humoured reaciton and superb critical analysis that also conveys your love for appreciating the total aesthetic of music, lyrics and performance. may i add another aspect : the verse where miku sings 'why don't you understand me' can be interpreted as an internal dialogue of the aggrieved woman (played by saiki of course) and miku's voice is a sarcastic impersonation of the male who has been weeping and shaking etc but this does not change saiki's view of him. then the guitar-bass battle can be seen as representing the partners arguing - misa as the male betrayer and kamani hunting him down to have the last 'word' as it were. recommendations for future band-maid reactions - the MVs for 'influencer' and 'bubble' and 'from now on'. i choose these simply because they embody the sophistication of their compositional skills in very diverse ways. others have a raft of good live suggestions - but really you cannot go wrong - they don't write bad songs.
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words! ❤ That take on Miku's line is brilliant! She even sounds the part of a sarcastic imitation of someone else! 😂 The guitar-bass battle makes sense too, especially if we choose to dig deeper into it and consider that the higher pitched guitar represents the woman and the lower pitched bass represents the man, which lines up with female voices having higher pitch and male voices lower 👌 We might be looking into it a bit too much, but it fits really well! I have added "influencer", "bubble, and "from now on" to my list, thank you for the suggestions and for elaborating on why you think those would be good to check out (I use that information if the votes are close)👍
Exceptional review. The first I've seen mentioning Kanami stalking MISA nevermind your attention to detail. As others have said brining in Akane and Miku too. 10/10. Like and subscribe totally earned keep it up good sir. ❤❤
Thank you, time is a precious resource, I'm flattered you enjoy spending it watching my reactions ❤ The list at the time of making this reaction had only Sixteen Bangers on it, but ever since I published the video and started digging into the comments, it now contains 24 bangers (17 and 25, technically, since one of the "songs" on the list is "Manners/Black Hole") 👌
Nah, I think you guys are on to something! Adding +2 for "Don't you tell ME" and it's very much in the running 👍 Don't let your memes be dreams 🤞 And thank you for the suggestions!
Let's talk about the "dueling" solos a bit, and the genius of Kanami's writing and composition. Instead of viewing it as a "duel", try watching it as an argument. In context with the theme of the song, the bass is the "boyfriend", and the guitar the "girlfriend". The bass (boyfriend) starts the argument by "talking shit", so to speak. The guitar answers back. The bass says something snarky or condescending. The guitar answers back mockingly. They go back and forth until eventually they are both "screaming" at each other at the same time. The argument ending with the guitar having the "final word", ending the argument with a commanding solo outro, right into Saiki's vocal where she gives us a little extra LA LA LA LALALALA! (I picture her stomping her foot down😂).
That's a great interpretation and a cheeky addition to the song (apparently the duel is not in the studio version :((( )! It does make a lot of sense with the song, and especially if we consider that men's voices usually have lower pitches (like the bass) and women's voices usually have higher pitches (like the guitar). Thank you for pointing that out, it fits really well 👌
Fantastic breakdown, really enjoyed it. I read somewhere that Saiki watched a Simpsons episode where a character chanted I hate you and Saiki thought it was very fun to say. And yeah, the limp gymnastics line is one of the coldest burns I’ve ever heard in a breakup song. I think I’d like to hear you break down Dice. It’s such a good rock song.
Thanks, it's always good to hear people enjoy what I do ❤ I read that same interview as well, I found it on the subreddit FAQ section! I elected not to mention the Simpsons inspiration because I didn't want to take the time to talk about two TV shows that use the line, although in hindsight I should have probably mentioned the lyricist's inspiration and skipped my personal experience with the line🤔 Limp gymnastics is truly one of the lines of all time 😄 Thank you for the suggestion, I have added it to my list 👍
Nice job. I think Saiki is not facing the crowd at the beginning to help steer attention to Kanami and Misa who were being featured out front. That's me speculating, but it's common for members to make themselves inconspicuous when others are in the spotlight.
That sounds like a good speculation to me! This song does revolve a lot around the lead guitar and bass, it makes sense that they would want to indicate that from the get-go 👍
thank you for the reaction and breakdown, I would love to hear your analysis of BLACK HOLE by BAND-MAID. There is a live on their page for Manners/Black Hole.
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the reaction & breakdown! I have added the live package of "Manners/Black Hole" to my list, thank you for the suggestion!👍
Feel free to go ahead and add my vote for every song already on your list, and a few more to add (in no particular order): Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips, Nonfiction Days, Bubble, Afterlife, Rinne, Play, Sayonakidori (sp?), No God, Alone, Giovanni... ah hell, you might as well do them all!
I have added +1 to every song currently on the list and I have added the extra songs you mentioned 👌 I don't know what the (sp?) means. If it's something I should know about, please translate 😄 I will do all of the songs if there's enough gas in the tank to get me there 🤞 The list dictates the order. Unless something special happens, I defer that choice to the wisdom of the Madiacs 🎀🕊
Of course, the best souls come from the Balkans (Hi from Croatia)... You present yourself quite modestly for such a detailed analysis, compared to numerous clickbait reactors... The roles of the members in the songs pretty much match the position on the stage at this concert: Saiki is free, Misa and Kanami go to "explore" the world of music, while Akane and Miku are an atypical rhythm section: they set up convas in the background...Akane is the metronome, power plant, while Miku stays with her and fills the wall of sound, usually with dirty, chuggy strumming and vocals
Svaka čast brate! (I asked google to translate, hopefully it makes sense) When you say present, do you mean title & thumbnail, or demeanor? Because if you have any suggestions for something that can be done better I'm all ears! You paint a good picture of the band! I hadn't thought of it that way, but I think you put it quite well. Miku truly is the glue of BAND-MAID 😄🕊🤘
@@Olkam-w5u She is? Is there information about that somewhere? I thought they're managed by a management agency. That would be a whole lot of extra work for Miku if she does handle all the management stuff like booking, tours, fee and contract negotiations, etc.
@@bsdsuPASTA I can't say for sure, but there is such information. Miku conducts all the negotiations (according to the girls, she always gets what she wants) and manages the finances (not only the group, but also other girls who entrusted her). The agency also works clearly. Miku is not so simple, she is a professional poker player, she received second place in the Japan Open in 2022
@@Olkam-w5u To be fair, I would not be surprised if Miku is taking care of some of those things, but I would be very surprised if she does everything. There's a whole heap of work involved, and she also needs to rehearse, write lyrics, and whatever else she does in the band. I imagine the duties are split between her and the agency. I did watch the 3 part documentary on Miku (and the documentaries on everyone else) & I read most of the interviews in the subreddit FAQ section, so I think I've got most of the lore 👌I am thoroughly impressed with how much Miku has been able to achieve by what seems to be wanting things and then going and doing them. That's not as simple as it sounds! I think the documentary had footage from the poker tournament you're referring to, if it's the one where she had like 93% chance of winning at the last hand but the 7% come through for her opponent. She was devastated 😄
even though i'm not maidiac, i love them as persons, their close bonds, in this regard they r probably one of the best bands ever existed. Currently watching documentary about them made by Ohrenje. Especially Miku and Kanami r 2 pillars of the band, still didn't get into Misa, Akane and Saiki's documentaries though. But i think it will be hard to overshadow Miku and Kanami. Miku is a symbol of persistance and unbreakable will, while Kanami is the one who pushes band mates to develop further continiously. Not sure if u want to react to those documentaries, cause they r pretty long, but it's a really epic and amazing story, even if it won't get much views, at least u will be satisfied with the story itself 🔥🔥🔥
I already saw all of those documentaries and also read up on what I could find in the subreddit FAQ section 😄 The BAND-MAID story is truly remarkable, how the stars aligned like 5 times to make the band get together and pick off. And, yeah, Miku is the heart of BAND-MAID in my opinion. There's a reason her documentary is cut in 3 parts of about 30 minutes each while everyone else got about 30 minutes total. She's a truly remarkable human being! Sorry, I mean a truly remarkable pigeon being🕊 They are all impressive in their own way, of course, and they are all required for the band to function, but I'm with you in that I find Miku and Kanami to be the most impressive of the bunch, at least for now. As for reacting to documentaries and interviews and the like, perhaps I should try sometime? The reason I don't usually go for it is because I'm not sure if I would have anything to add to the source material, and if I don't add anything, what am I even doing recording a video 😄So what ends up happening is I watch the video without recording and I move on. I will keep this in mind. Maybe I'll get a random inspiration or a cool idea. Thanks for mentioning it 👍
@@bsdsuPASTA well as reactioner u need to react, show us your emotions, it's not like u necessarily need to add something)) Yeah, I think that Band Maid should make a full length movie, their story is truly cinematic 🔥🔥🔥
@@bsdsuPASTA yeah, I'm really impressed by Miku, to work at up to 3 work places at the same time as teenager, study and train your vocal... I dunno, at her age I was simply wasting my life in comparison, even though I was in university... Even after initial success she voluntarily gave up on her position as leading vocalist, started to learn guitar, when Saiki refused it. She didn't like it at first, but still forced herself, then started to write lyrics as well. She did so much to let her dream become true, unimaginably strong willed person 💪
@@bsdsuPASTA as for feedback bout your reactions, I didn't mean that u should just share emotions, what u add is meaningful as well, for those who have basics in music composition it should be interesting, others can just watch main reaction, it's not like u lose anything by doing it. Though what I would like to add as a person watching reactions - reactioner's mood is pretty contagious, at least for myself, when u c positive, energetic reaction to video u loved as well, of course u will be happy. In comparison when reactioner just watches it without much external manifestation of his emotions, u become uninterested. May be it will be of use.
Thank you for nice reaction. I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo) th-cam.com/video/4q5rHaYrKr8/w-d-xo.html "DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV) th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/w-d-xo.html "On set" (Live) th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html "Don't you tell ME" (Live) th-cam.com/video/q7VqI6yas_o/w-d-xo.html and FREEDOM (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the reaction :) I have added "Turn Me On", "Dice", "YOLO", "On set", "Don't you tell ME", and "FREEDOM" to my list, thank you for the suggestions! A bunch of people have suggested the official live version of "Don't you tell ME", wouldn't that be better than the fan footage from your link?
Ha, I never expected to hear a reference to my other videos 😄Thanks for that! I'm trying out a new format where I go through the whole song first without any pausing, then I do whatever I feel like for the analysis section after. That way I reckon I don't need to issue the warning, because the people who want to watch the reaction without any pausing can do that 👌That's the logic at least!
The closest I've been to being a teacher was when I was very useful in a small company so everyone came to me for help. It did help with learning how to better explain things so that those things don't come back to me (especially helpful with emails!). I also did creative writing as a hobby for a while, which incentivizes learning more effective written communication, and of course I'm taking a crack at making coherent videos on TH-cam these days. But, no, I am not and I have never been an actual teacher. It's flattering that you thought otherwise though 🙂
@@Olkam-w5u Thank you, I try! That's my black magic in action though, not innate talent. After the reaction I study the footage and write down notes, find what I deem to be good ways to explain what I'm trying to communicate, and then I record the analysis.
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During their entire existence BAND-MAID has always been very distinct in their giving every instrument their due.
That's a noble pursuit, as all instruments are cool!
"Thank God most people don't watch this far into the video"21:34. I watched all the way to the end for a completely satisfying analysis that Maidiacs crave. If you continue this format along with further samplings of what Band-Maid is capable of producing, then I'm subscribing!👍🤟😃
Oh, you got that far 😳
I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the entirety of the video ❤
I'm on the hunt for The Best™format for my videos, so by the time I circle back around to Band-Maid (which I very much intend to do) the format may have evolved. The content itself should be more or less the same, however, as that's what I enjoy doing 👌🤘
Agreed, subbed for the detailed analysis!
@@mikeholmes5308 Thank you, I'm glad you liked the analysis!
@@bsdsuPASTA I started my journey with you with your first Lovebites song "Break the Wall" and after seeing that was REALLY looking forward to your analysis on Band-Maid and you did NOT disappoint even to the extent of having the same opinion as me about Sai-chans delivery being that it could have been a bit more dramatic/dynamic given the context of the lyrics.
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook Thanks, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed my analysis so much that you were looking forward to the next! I never thought I'd hear that 😄I'm also delighted to hear that I've met your expectations 👌
And it's nice to know I'm not alone in my preference for Saiki's singing. A bit more teeth would've been good for my already high enjoyment of the song 👍
Did you check my reaction & analysis of Blooming? I might be reading into things too much, but I believe you've expressed your love for Bass on all of my Lovebites and BAND-MAID videos except for Blooming. If you were looking forward to my analysis on BAND-MAID that much it would be a shame if you missed the very first one. Here's a link if you're interested but TH-cam never suggested it to you - th-cam.com/video/cGHR_xojCSQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zKWepg-IE4xJF5L_
Your attention to detail is amazing. I would love to hear your analysis of From Now On which is a killer instrumental
Thanks, I'm kind of using these reaction videos as a way to "improv study" music composition (the "we have music studies at home" type of studying), so I'm on the hunt for every little detail I can notice.
Thank you for your suggestion, I have added it to my list!
That was such a perceptive reaction! And thanks for pointing out the contributions of Akane and Miku during the solos, which so many other reactors completely omit. Akane is actually the driving force behind this song. You've earned yourself another subscriber. 👍I would also like to add "The Non-fiction Days" and Band-Maiko's "Secret My Lips" to your list.😉
Thanks, I'm happy to hear you appreciate it!
I've recently come to realize that music composition is actually quite fascinating, so I go at these videos with a magnifying glass looking for every little thing I can notice. It's really nice that people seem to enjoy what comes out 👌
Without Miku's harmonies the parts where she sang would have been bland, I think. She really brought them up 🕊Akane was in the background, but she was always there and always doing the right thing. Calling her the driving force of the song makes sense to me. Someone had to steer the ship through this storm of sounds!
@@bsdsuPASTA It might take further listening, but when you pay attention to Miku's rhythm guitar (left channel), you can really see how she's acting as the anchor and allowing MISA and Kanami to go crazy without falling off the cliff.
@@jjo154 Wow, Kanami is only in the right channel 🤯You're right, if I only listen to the left channel I can easily hear the rhythm coming in after the first couple of exchanges to round up the sounds. Captain Miku, holding the crew together🕊 😄Thank you for pointing that out, I would have never noticed it otherwise 🙏
I also just noticed the edit with your suggestions for my list in your previous comment. I have recorded the number, thank you for voting 👍
@@bsdsuPASTA 😄👍
By far,the best reaction I've seen to this song...very informative.
Thanks, I'm flattered and glad to hear you liked the reaction!
You sound like a kid with a new awesome toy. I remember that feeling 5 years ago when discovering Band-Maid. Warning, that feeling never goes away. I have seen a pattern with people like you that really listens the songs. Good stuff, do Puzzle next
A kid with a new awesome toy sounds about right! It's good to know that feeling never goes away👌
Thank you for your suggestion, I have added it to my list 👍
Probably the best reaction that I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. thank you.
😳That's a massive compliment, thank you!
It's always good to hear people enjoy what I do ❤
Thank you -- subbed immediately! Anyone who can articulate the craft of Band-Maid as well as you did deserves more attention.
You're welcome, I'm glad that you appreciate it!
Band-Maid don't make bad songs, we fans don't give bad advice and you don't make bad reactions! Win-win-win for everyone! Nice to see Akane's drumwork and Miku's rhythm getting appreciated as MISA and Kanami's call-and-response is so blindingly brilliant that they often go unseen back there in the shadows. To shine some light on what Akane's doing (OK, that's enough chiaroscuro-based metaphors) Thanks for checking out the isolated drums video I made! Incredible analysis and interpretation - very interesting and thank you for putting in so much tie to analyse it so fully. I'd also have to recommend watching DON'T YOU TELL ME from this same concert, as there is another call-and-response section but that time Kanami starts and MISA follows rather than the other way round as it is here, with MISA leading.
I shall endeavor to be worthy of good advice o7
Thank you for making the isolated drum track! It's nice to have a highlight available for the heroes in the background 😄
You're welcome, I'm glad you found the analysis interesting! I'm also happy to have an excuse to spend all that time trying to figure out what's happening in the song 👌
I have added "DON'T YOU TELL ME" to my list, thank you for the suggestion! I love it when the bass stands out so I'm looking forward to that 👍
Nice one. Really appreciate a high effort analysis like this. +1 for Puzzle.
It's pretty common for them to goof off on stage, like having Saiki sing and dance at Akane at the start. Sometimes they surround Akane and make faces at her. They're trying to get each other to laugh and trip up. If you ever get around to watching the official live for Play, Akane succeeds at making Saiki laugh through her lines by doing some weird poses between hitting her drums. th-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/w-d-xo.html
Re: the crouching during the solo battle, they're on a platform in the middle of the crowd, and they're crouching so more people can see the one who's playing.
The part you identified as a normal solo is, in fact, the normal solo from the studio version. They transitioned into the solo battle (that's just for live performances) with the normal bass solo that leads into it as well.
Thanks, I'm happy to hear my effort goes appreciated ❤
Trying to get each other to trip up during a live performance is a baller move, massive respect! It's also wholesome as it reinforces the concept of a bunch of friends having a great time playing music together.
I will hold off on checking out the official live video for "Play", in case I get around to making a reaction to it in the near future, but thank you for pointing out that moment, I have a field for extra information in my list and I've added that detail to "Play" so I won't forget to look out for it 👌Speaking of the list, I have added your +1 for Puzzle 👍
Thank you for clarifying the reason for the crouching during the battle, it makes a lot of sense! Kanami will always be a prowler in my mind though, there's no taking that back.
They don't have the battle section in the studio version? But the live version is not on Spotify NOOOOOOO :(( I just listened to it and I am saddened. The bass solo didn't get to the part I really like either :( Thankfully the song still slaps big time, I love the way they get into the 1st and 3rd choruses and Miku's vocal parts, and, well, everything else 🤘
Thank you for all the extra info!
I seriously hope Band Maid plans a European tour 2025! World Domination PO!!!!!
Yes, yes! Europe is a very important part of the World, they should come Dominate :)
Your breakdowns are the best. The fact you have the knowledge of the song, like the reason why it was written and why the question mark is far above any other Reactor. Good job Master bsdsuPASTA! I also like the small chuckle at the "10 minutes of..." line. I always watch the reactors at that point to see if they catch that line. You did and I expected no less. And your follow up at the end...funny as heck!😂 From the list, you can't go wrong with any of them. If you are doing "Puzzle" Official Live MV, I suggest a two-for reaction or a back to back reaction, with "Puzzle" Acoustic Live MV. Completely different emotional feels. I would like to add another vote for my favorite song, "Daydreaming" OMV, a superb rock ballad. The two instrumentals "Onset" OLMV and "From Now On" OMV are amazing! In "Onset" watch MISA, MISA, MISA closely, as she does an amazing slight of hand trick. Keep on rocking with the Maids. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘
You honor me 🙏
My knowledge of the song was a fluke. I was having the time of my life in the pigeonhole, reading interview transcriptions when I randomly happened upon that information. I didn't look it up to prepare for this video or any such thing. It came in handy though, I would've racked my brain over why the question mark is there otherwise 😄
The limp gymnastics line is peak 👌I will never not be entertained by it, it deserved a special mention!
The list from the video is what has been mentioned so far, I can always add other songs if someone suggests them (in fact, I've already added a couple from comments on this video). I have added a note for "Puzzle" to consider checking the acoustic version right after as well, and I also added a +1 to it for your suggestion. I have also added +1 vote to "Daydreaming", "Onset" and "From Now On". If you only meant to vote for "Daydreaming" let me know and I'll -1 the other votes 👍
And thank you for the extra info, I write those down next to the song name to help myself choose in case the vote is close (I didn't include the third field in the picture in the video).
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I was there, and have heard "Hate?" hundreds of times (even with reactions), but you have analyzed this experience the best, Po! Here's some back info on this part of the show: Hate? was song #27 of 33 (3.5 hrs show). That is the incredible thing about them. Being able to keep that energy up for that long, they are World class athletes in my book (especially Akane (Drums) and #27 was shortly after her freestyle solo into Blackhole #25 (220 bpm)), Po! That's why Akane is just holding down the pocket here. Btw, Saiki (lead V) wrote the lyrics from a 4th person prospective (Cheater, Victim, Mistress, Saiki).Side note: it appears Saiki is a "The Simpsons" fan, and wanted to use Bart's "I Hate you" phrase in a song, and here we have it, Po! 🦍🍌PS, if the characters are who many believe it is (Japanese celebrity couple + Cheater's Assistant), then, Unfortunately, the genitalman in question tried to "off" himself, but luckily survived. Both the former-husband and wife had to take some time off from their celebrity schedules to heal, Po! Sadly, this happens when we think with the wrong "head."
Thank you for the kind words, I'm happy to hear you liked the analysis!
And also big Thank You for the extra lore! I love extra lore.
33 songs is absolutely MAD! Athletes is a good word and I wonder what their rehearsal sessions look like to prepare them for such a marathon.
As an aside, I started learning the guitar recently and I'm currently learning to play 8th notes (riff & power chords) at ~110 BPM, so just hearing 220 BPM drives a stake through my brain 😄
I did read the interview transcript where Saiki mentions she got the "I hate you" phrase from the Simpsons! In hindsight, I should have mentioned it in the video.
Some of the lyrics read like they're coming from the victim's point of view, but I suppose that could be a translation thing. And if the characters are those people you refer to, the line "I don't care if you die out" is quite a bit more venomous than it initially appears!
As a second aside, I recently watched a podcast with an evolutionary psychologist who conducted a study on cheating. There might be more going on to it than just thinking with the wrong "head". Human psychology is fascinating 👌
Just got back from vaca. You can react to any BAND-MAID song and I'm fine with that. You provide a unique and refreshing analysis. Just don't forget about FROM NOW ON. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Peace. 518
Welcome back! I hope it was a pleasant vacation 🤞
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the analysis!
I am keeping track of how many times each song has been suggested and based on that I will not forget about FROM NOW ON, because it's near the top of the list!
Puzzle is still ahead, even after I added +1 to FROM NOW ON for your comment, but either way I expect I'll be hearing FROM NOW ON in the near future👍
DICE is the song that comes before this and in 2023, Band-Maid created the seamless transition between the 2 songs for their concerts. There is a music video for DICE. You can watch both songs live in their Lollapalooza 2023 set.
Oh, I love adjustments for better live performance! I'll consider this a suggestion to check out DICE, so if more people want to hear it I can check it out and then go back and listen to the two songs back to back to see how they sound with the seamless transition you're mentioning. Thank you for the information! 👍
Badass straight up hard Rock song
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Thanks so much lovely reaction!
You're welcome, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it ❤
I like your reaction. You have got a new subscriber.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the reaction!
Now that is how a reaction/analysis should be done. Brilliant.
For me, the guitar/bass solo section has always been an argument, between the man & woman at the heart of the song.
They start off separately getting shorter & shorter, & more heated, until they are shouting over the top of each other at the same time. Then of course, the woman wins out, as displayed by Akane's continuing tirade in the guitar solo. How many times a day is that scenario played out, in real life around the world.
As you already have my favorite on your list (Manners/Black Hole), My next favorite would be "Freedom", live. Especially if you want to see a real drum solo from Akane.
Thanks, I'm flattered you liked the reaction/analysis this much!
That's a good take on the guitar & bass solo, it makes a lot of sense! It makes even more sense if we consider that women usually have higher pitched voices and the woman in this scenario is represented by the guitar as opposed to the lower pitches of the bass. That's pretty cool if they actually thought it out that way!
Thank you for mentioning it👌
Regarding the list, the first field is how many times each song has been suggested, so even if your favorite is on the list you'd probably still want to "cast your vote" for it. I usually go with the song with the highest amount of votes if it's really far ahead. If the difference is not big (1-2 votes) then I'll select based on whatever people have mentioned about the song (which is in a third field of the list that I didn't include in the video because it's pretty lengthy).
Thank you for the suggestions, I have added a vote for "Manners/Black hole" and I've added "Freedom" to the list 👍
@@bsdsuPASTA Cheers man. Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great work. I am now subscribed.
Great idea! You could probably do an entire podcast on this video ... "ALONE" :p . There are so many others to get to if you really want to see our MAIDs "PLAY" ;) .
@@PANIC_aka_PinD Oh that's clever, subliminal song suggestion in the guise of a sentence.🙂👍
@@GaryHolloway-810 Sorry ... not original ... trying to be boring again :p .
@@PANIC_aka_PinD Try not to second guess yourself, you're no good at being boring :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 Darn ... sorry I suck :p .
Alright, after 4 hours of deep research and going through several ancient tomes from the local library I have managed to secure goat's liver (from the supermarket), a handful of chamomile (from the nearby park) and hire the local voodoo priest to draw the symbols and chant the incantation (it cost me a few beans, 2 cockroaches and a moldy piece of cheese I found behind the fridge) for the divination spell.
I have now added "ALONE" and "PLAY" to my list, thank you for the suggestions 👍
I'm a fairly new convert to Band-Maid after hearing/watching their The Warning collab. I understand now MISA MISA MISA
ETA: but then Ale has always been my favorite also
I only got on the Band-Maid train after SHOW THEM as well, and after this song I also finally understand MISA MISA MISA 😄👌
Thankfully we live in a world where we can have both MISA MISA MISA & Ale ❤They're both great👍
Welcome to Band-Maid. Both bands had to simplify a bit to make Show Them work with so many players, and it seemed to rub a vocal minority of fans of both bands the wrong way. Glad you found your way to checking out more.
@@daaaaaave Thank you, I'm glad I found my way here as well 👌
I'm surprised that some of the fans didn't like Show Them. It doesn't strike me as "too out there" for either band, but I guess there's always the risk of that happening when bands try out something new 🤷
Ah well, I'm happy with it!
Another excellent breakdown of their performance.
They do sometimes check out reactors - I would hope they get round to yours, I think they'd appreciate your thoughts.
I don't recall the number, but the "Manners" and "Black Sun" double would be cool!
Also, don't forget Kasey Chambers' cover of "Lose Yourself', I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you, I'm happy to hear you liked my breakdown!
I did notice that on their "About" section here on TH-cam they've added the number of views on reaction videos, but I didn't expect to hear they also watch some of them. If I ever get a comment on one of my videos by the official BAND-MAID channel my mental faculties will shatter into fine dust and scatter across the four winds to merge with the Universe :)
I have added a +1 to "Manners/Black Hole", thank you for the suggestion!
As for Kasey Chambers' cover of "Lose Yourself"... That's adventurous, so I'll add it to my list of random stuff people suggest. I promise nothing, but I will add it to the list 😄
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Not just watch - sometimes they'd recognise a reactor and call them out, or ask if there are any in the audience, recognising some.
@@gordowg1wg145 Wwwwwwhatthehell that's awesome! Way to go about building and maintaining a community, that's a really smart move! I reckon it has created a lot of treasured memories for life as well 👌
+Respect for BAND-MAID
Ok, as promised, I subbed after this reaction. There are more songs of this band worthy of reacting.
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Yep, no less than 25 specific BAND-MAID songs have been mentioned to me as worthy of reacting! I have a list 😄
@@bsdsuPASTA I don’t think that my favourite songs are in the list. These are Unfair Game, Clang and Anemone. These are rarely reacted songs.
@@haggaisimon7748 You're right, they were not on the list, but I've added them now! Thank you for the suggestions 👍
I should probably note, however, that the way I choose what song to do next is by the amount of votes each song has. It might still take a while for me to get to your favorite songs if others don't mention them as well.
@@bsdsuPASTA thanks. Please be honest in your reactions. There might be a reason why these songs aren’t much reacted. Also, my music interests are quite specific. I’m sure you have Puzzle, but I suggest you to react to the older live 2017 version of the song. Someone may have a copy for you. I see it on a specific Chinese site that you for sure know. There are also B sides of singles which I specifically like and prefer to A sides. These are. Matchless gum, Hibana and Corallium. Again, don’t be obliged to include all of them, my interests are specific. The ones you’ll like and I’m sure they are on the list are instrumentals. Onset, From now on and especially, Without holding back. These are huge.
@@haggaisimon7748 I do always intend to be honest. If I dislike something I would probably point out that it's a preference thing, as music is an art, but I would not pretend to like it.
I not only have Puzzle on the list, but it's currently on top of the list! Everyone who has specified what version of the song to check out so far has asked for the Official Live version. I found one video from 2017 taken on a phone with poor quality, and this one th-cam.com/video/f7754rouTDw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_owbLdYo4KOUdM9k I checked the first 3 seconds to make sure this is not also phone sound quality without spoiling myself the song, and it seems to sound alright? If this is the performance you were referring to, why do you think it would be better over the more recent Official Live version?
I have added all the other songs that you mentioned to the list anyway. The list is just for me to keep track of what has been mentioned and how many times, putting something on it is not a commitment to eventually making a video on the song, so there's no pressure to adding more songs.
From now on is close second after Puzzle and Onset shares the 3rd spot with 2 other songs (currently), so you were right on those, but Without holding back wasn't on the list until you mentioned it!
Also, I'll just mention that the only Chinese website that I can think of right now is aliexpress and I reckon that's not the one you were talking about 😄
I also don't know what A and B sides means 🤔
The operative word for the suggestion wasn't Hate, which is a good song, but the word LIVE. Everything Band Maid needs to be experienced via the official LIVE version.
Yeah, people made a point to specify I should check out the Live version from the 10th Anniversary tour in Yokohama. I am a big enjoyer of live performances, so I seek out professional live footage anyway, unless something else was specifically requested.
Band-Maid do seem to have great presence on stage and that's always awesome to see 👌
Great reaction to a great song! Thank you and looking forward to more Band-Maid!
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction!
More Band-Maid is planned 🤞
Rock n’ Roll as it’s best it can get.. Groove 💥 Passion 🔥 Work 💪 Heart ❤️ Talent 🤘 In my 30 years in rock business never seen or heard better band than Band-Maid. Magical band, amazing musicians, best friends. For me..Kanami, 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. Of course I love all the members ❤️ Greatest band in this Universe. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️ Great reaction, thank you 🙏🏻🤘❤️
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the reaction 🤘
Band-Maid are indeed pretty great (and the story of the band's formation is impressive) and Kanami's compositions, the ones I've heard so far, are excellent 👌
I do love me some good Rock n' Roll🤘🤘
Thank you for your wonderful comment. This video is from their 10th anniversary performance at the end of 2023. Of course, it was a one-man show, with a total of 33 songs and a 3.5 hour performance. It sounds like it was a great show. They have over 130 original songs and no bad songs, so please follow them more.
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it :)
33 songs and 3.5 hour long performance is wild! I wonder what their rehearsals look like to prepare them for such a marathon.
Fret not, my journey on the BAND-MAID path continues o7
Very Very good reaction. And for the first time I payed attention to Miku during the bass guitar solo - she gave the sustain for the scene, while Akane kept the rhythm .
Thank you, I'm glad to hear you liked the reaction!
It's good to notice the background heroes! Akane and Miku kept that solo/duel together 👌👍🕊
Great reaction! Way more relevant detail than most reactors.
“From Now On” would be another great Band-Maid song for you to react to!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the reaction!
I have added +1 vote to "From now on", thank you for the suggestion 👍
Nice analysis.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
another wonderful good-humoured reaciton and superb critical analysis that also conveys your love for appreciating the total aesthetic of music, lyrics and performance. may i add another aspect : the verse where miku sings 'why don't you understand me' can be interpreted as an internal dialogue of the aggrieved woman (played by saiki of course) and miku's voice is a sarcastic impersonation of the male who has been weeping and shaking etc but this does not change saiki's view of him. then the guitar-bass battle can be seen as representing the partners arguing - misa as the male betrayer and kamani hunting him down to have the last 'word' as it were.
recommendations for future band-maid reactions - the MVs for 'influencer' and 'bubble' and 'from now on'. i choose these simply because they embody the sophistication of their compositional skills in very diverse ways. others have a raft of good live suggestions - but really you cannot go wrong - they don't write bad songs.
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words! ❤
That take on Miku's line is brilliant! She even sounds the part of a sarcastic imitation of someone else! 😂
The guitar-bass battle makes sense too, especially if we choose to dig deeper into it and consider that the higher pitched guitar represents the woman and the lower pitched bass represents the man, which lines up with female voices having higher pitch and male voices lower 👌
We might be looking into it a bit too much, but it fits really well!
I have added "influencer", "bubble, and "from now on" to my list, thank you for the suggestions and for elaborating on why you think those would be good to check out (I use that information if the votes are close)👍
Written by Saiki about someone who betrayed a friend of hers.
She did a good job at conveying her emotions on the matter with the lyrics, I reckon 😄
This band rocks HARD
True and correct! 🤘🕊🤘
Exceptional review. The first I've seen mentioning Kanami stalking MISA nevermind your attention to detail. As others have said brining in Akane and Miku too. 10/10. Like and subscribe totally earned keep it up good sir. ❤❤
Thank you, I am delighted to hear you enjoyed my work this much! ❤
I will continue to do my best in the future 🙏
Time well spent when watching your reactions. Thank you. You should name your list "Sixteen Bangers" Part 1
Thank you, time is a precious resource, I'm flattered you enjoy spending it watching my reactions ❤
The list at the time of making this reaction had only Sixteen Bangers on it, but ever since I published the video and started digging into the comments, it now contains 24 bangers (17 and 25, technically, since one of the "songs" on the list is "Manners/Black Hole") 👌
Great review. Thank you.
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it!
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
I'm with you!
MISA MISA MISA!!!!
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My vote goes to Puzzle official live.
Thank you for the suggestion, I have added your vote to the list 👍
There's no point in me suggesting the most awesome "Don't You Tell Me" live from the same concert now is there. It's ok i don't mind.😔
😅😂😂🤣🤣At least u TRY, only thing u need to do is Try Harder 😏🥴🤭
Don’t you tell ME🙋
@@MnPofBM I am trying harder, i'm going to agree with your suggestion.😁👍
@@GaryHolloway-810 The trick is to try just hard enough. 🤔🙄😣😠😖😨🤯😵💫😏😀
Nah, I think you guys are on to something! Adding +2 for "Don't you tell ME" and it's very much in the running 👍
Don't let your memes be dreams 🤞
And thank you for the suggestions!
Let's talk about the "dueling" solos a bit,
and the genius of Kanami's writing and composition. Instead of viewing it as a "duel", try watching it as an argument. In context with the theme of the song, the bass is the "boyfriend", and the guitar the "girlfriend". The bass (boyfriend) starts the argument by "talking shit", so to speak. The guitar answers back. The bass says something snarky or condescending. The guitar answers back mockingly. They go back and forth until eventually they are both "screaming" at each other at the same time. The argument ending with the guitar having the "final word", ending the argument with a commanding solo outro, right into Saiki's vocal where she gives us a little extra LA LA LA LALALALA! (I picture her stomping her foot down😂).
That's a great interpretation and a cheeky addition to the song (apparently the duel is not in the studio version :((( )!
It does make a lot of sense with the song, and especially if we consider that men's voices usually have lower pitches (like the bass) and women's voices usually have higher pitches (like the guitar).
Thank you for pointing that out, it fits really well 👌
Fantastic breakdown, really enjoyed it. I read somewhere that Saiki watched a Simpsons episode where a character chanted I hate you and Saiki thought it was very fun to say. And yeah, the limp gymnastics line is one of the coldest burns I’ve ever heard in a breakup song.
I think I’d like to hear you break down Dice. It’s such a good rock song.
Thanks, it's always good to hear people enjoy what I do ❤
I read that same interview as well, I found it on the subreddit FAQ section! I elected not to mention the Simpsons inspiration because I didn't want to take the time to talk about two TV shows that use the line, although in hindsight I should have probably mentioned the lyricist's inspiration and skipped my personal experience with the line🤔
Limp gymnastics is truly one of the lines of all time 😄
Thank you for the suggestion, I have added it to my list 👍
Nice job. I think Saiki is not facing the crowd at the beginning to help steer attention to Kanami and Misa who were being featured out front. That's me speculating, but it's common for members to make themselves inconspicuous when others are in the spotlight.
That sounds like a good speculation to me! This song does revolve a lot around the lead guitar and bass, it makes sense that they would want to indicate that from the get-go 👍
thank you for the reaction and breakdown, I would love to hear your analysis of BLACK HOLE by BAND-MAID. There is a live on their page for Manners/Black Hole.
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the reaction & breakdown!
I have added the live package of "Manners/Black Hole" to my list, thank you for the suggestion!👍
Feel free to go ahead and add my vote for every song already on your list, and a few more to add (in no particular order): Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips, Nonfiction Days, Bubble, Afterlife, Rinne, Play, Sayonakidori (sp?), No God, Alone, Giovanni... ah hell, you might as well do them all!
I have added +1 to every song currently on the list and I have added the extra songs you mentioned 👌
I don't know what the (sp?) means. If it's something I should know about, please translate 😄
I will do all of the songs if there's enough gas in the tank to get me there 🤞
The list dictates the order. Unless something special happens, I defer that choice to the wisdom of the Madiacs 🎀🕊
Great reaction!
🤘❤🔥🤘
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
🤘❤🔥🤘
Of course, the best souls come from the Balkans (Hi from Croatia)...
You present yourself quite modestly for such a detailed analysis, compared to numerous clickbait reactors...
The roles of the members in the songs pretty much match the position on the stage at this concert: Saiki is free, Misa and Kanami go to "explore" the world of music, while Akane and Miku are an atypical rhythm section: they set up convas in the background...Akane is the metronome, power plant, while Miku stays with her and fills the wall of sound, usually with dirty, chuggy strumming and vocals
Svaka čast brate!
(I asked google to translate, hopefully it makes sense)
When you say present, do you mean title & thumbnail, or demeanor? Because if you have any suggestions for something that can be done better I'm all ears!
You paint a good picture of the band! I hadn't thought of it that way, but I think you put it quite well. Miku truly is the glue of BAND-MAID 😄🕊🤘
@@bsdsuPASTA What's interesting here is that, although they don't say it, Miku is the band's manager.
@@Olkam-w5u She is? Is there information about that somewhere? I thought they're managed by a management agency. That would be a whole lot of extra work for Miku if she does handle all the management stuff like booking, tours, fee and contract negotiations, etc.
@@bsdsuPASTA I can't say for sure, but there is such information. Miku conducts all the negotiations (according to the girls, she always gets what she wants) and manages the finances (not only the group, but also other girls who entrusted her). The agency also works clearly.
Miku is not so simple, she is a professional poker player, she received second place in the Japan Open in 2022
@@Olkam-w5u To be fair, I would not be surprised if Miku is taking care of some of those things, but I would be very surprised if she does everything. There's a whole heap of work involved, and she also needs to rehearse, write lyrics, and whatever else she does in the band. I imagine the duties are split between her and the agency.
I did watch the 3 part documentary on Miku (and the documentaries on everyone else) & I read most of the interviews in the subreddit FAQ section, so I think I've got most of the lore 👌I am thoroughly impressed with how much Miku has been able to achieve by what seems to be wanting things and then going and doing them. That's not as simple as it sounds!
I think the documentary had footage from the poker tournament you're referring to, if it's the one where she had like 93% chance of winning at the last hand but the 7% come through for her opponent. She was devastated 😄
even though i'm not maidiac, i love them as persons, their close bonds, in this regard they r probably one of the best bands ever existed. Currently watching documentary about them made by Ohrenje. Especially Miku and Kanami r 2 pillars of the band, still didn't get into Misa, Akane and Saiki's documentaries though. But i think it will be hard to overshadow Miku and Kanami. Miku is a symbol of persistance and unbreakable will, while Kanami is the one who pushes band mates to develop further continiously.
Not sure if u want to react to those documentaries, cause they r pretty long, but it's a really epic and amazing story, even if it won't get much views, at least u will be satisfied with the story itself 🔥🔥🔥
I already saw all of those documentaries and also read up on what I could find in the subreddit FAQ section 😄
The BAND-MAID story is truly remarkable, how the stars aligned like 5 times to make the band get together and pick off. And, yeah, Miku is the heart of BAND-MAID in my opinion. There's a reason her documentary is cut in 3 parts of about 30 minutes each while everyone else got about 30 minutes total. She's a truly remarkable human being! Sorry, I mean a truly remarkable pigeon being🕊
They are all impressive in their own way, of course, and they are all required for the band to function, but I'm with you in that I find Miku and Kanami to be the most impressive of the bunch, at least for now.
As for reacting to documentaries and interviews and the like, perhaps I should try sometime? The reason I don't usually go for it is because I'm not sure if I would have anything to add to the source material, and if I don't add anything, what am I even doing recording a video 😄So what ends up happening is I watch the video without recording and I move on.
I will keep this in mind. Maybe I'll get a random inspiration or a cool idea. Thanks for mentioning it 👍
@@bsdsuPASTA well as reactioner u need to react, show us your emotions, it's not like u necessarily need to add something))
Yeah, I think that Band Maid should make a full length movie, their story is truly cinematic 🔥🔥🔥
@@funnystuff2552 Yeah, that's fair enough, I'm definitely overthinking the whole thing.
I'd watch a Band-Maid full length movie 👌👌👍🔥
@@bsdsuPASTA yeah, I'm really impressed by Miku, to work at up to 3 work places at the same time as teenager, study and train your vocal...
I dunno, at her age I was simply wasting my life in comparison, even though I was in university...
Even after initial success she voluntarily gave up on her position as leading vocalist, started to learn guitar, when Saiki refused it.
She didn't like it at first, but still forced herself, then started to write lyrics as well. She did so much to let her dream become true, unimaginably strong willed person 💪
@@bsdsuPASTA as for feedback bout your reactions, I didn't mean that u should just share emotions, what u add is meaningful as well, for those who have basics in music composition it should be interesting, others can just watch main reaction, it's not like u lose anything by doing it.
Though what I would like to add as a person watching reactions - reactioner's mood is pretty contagious, at least for myself, when u c positive, energetic reaction to video u loved as well, of course u will be happy.
In comparison when reactioner just watches it without much external manifestation of his emotions, u become uninterested.
May be it will be of use.
Note:... Don't piss off Saiki if you want to retain one shred of humility or dignity. Those put-down lyrics she came up with are brutal!
Yes, sir, duly noted after this song 😄
All of them play piano
That does not surprise me in the slightest!
A lot of the musicians I see seem to be able to play the piano on top of their main instrument.
Thank you for nice reaction.
I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo)
th-cam.com/video/4q5rHaYrKr8/w-d-xo.html
"DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV)
th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/w-d-xo.html
"On set" (Live)
th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html
"Don't you tell ME" (Live)
th-cam.com/video/q7VqI6yas_o/w-d-xo.html
and
FREEDOM (Official Live Video)
th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the reaction :)
I have added "Turn Me On", "Dice", "YOLO", "On set", "Don't you tell ME", and "FREEDOM" to my list, thank you for the suggestions!
A bunch of people have suggested the official live version of "Don't you tell ME", wouldn't that be better than the fan footage from your link?
" fair warning, I tend to pause a lot on these videos". 😅 maybe you were too transfixed
Ha, I never expected to hear a reference to my other videos 😄Thanks for that!
I'm trying out a new format where I go through the whole song first without any pausing, then I do whatever I feel like for the analysis section after. That way I reckon I don't need to issue the warning, because the people who want to watch the reaction without any pausing can do that 👌That's the logic at least!
I have a suspicion that you are a teacher?
The closest I've been to being a teacher was when I was very useful in a small company so everyone came to me for help. It did help with learning how to better explain things so that those things don't come back to me (especially helpful with emails!).
I also did creative writing as a hobby for a while, which incentivizes learning more effective written communication, and of course I'm taking a crack at making coherent videos on TH-cam these days.
But, no, I am not and I have never been an actual teacher. It's flattering that you thought otherwise though 🙂
@@bsdsuPASTA You speak very professionally, with precise wording and indication of key points)
@@Olkam-w5u Thank you, I try!
That's my black magic in action though, not innate talent. After the reaction I study the footage and write down notes, find what I deem to be good ways to explain what I'm trying to communicate, and then I record the analysis.