@@LucisFerre1 Only MISA and Akane went to musical schools (Tokyo School of Music), the rest of the band are playing music for a long of time but didn't have that academic training, Miku took interest in music and singing on her childhood because her grandmother (she brought Miku to enka performances with her) and she said that she was learning to play piano in her childhood but dropped the lessons because her teacher was very strict, and lastly a lot of us know that she was an idol for some time too; Kanami plays the piano since her childhood and plays the guitar since high school because she thought some of her classmates were cool and she wanted to be cool (God bless Mincho and her unique mind haha), she actually has a degree in Economics because her parents wanted that she has a more traditional career...and Saiki took interest in music on her childhood too because her mother took her with her to some karaokes because she didn't want to be alone and she was a back up dancer and expected to be an idol like Miku.
@@dicodec Customers of Maid Cafés are referred to as masters and princesses and you received a serving at those restaurants. Here the serving is visual and auditory. From Dice: may l take your order?
The second singer was not only was the main singer, she was the one who get the band together, and the main person responsible for their "maid" part of the band,
It is the rhythm guitarist, Miku, who was originally expecting to be the vocalist. When the band decided that Saiki should be the lead vocalist, Kanami started teaching Miku how to play rhythm guitar. With the other instrumentalists all being so highly skilled, Miku had a lot of catching up to do to fit in.
And she's doing it. She's made phenomenal progress in such a short time, so she really does fit in. I don't think she has to be at Kanami's level to be an outstanding guitarist or else there would be very few outstanding guitarists in the entire world. The parts they play are different, anyway...and both are needed.
Miku was the lead vocal, but she is the one who realized that her vocal was not powerful enough to make the Band-Maid image that she was trying to create. So she went out and recruited Saiki into the band.
From what I’ve seen in interviews, Akane the drummer wanted Miku to play guitar to add a fuller sound live so Kanami (lead guitar) started teaching her. Miku thought having a second vocalist would sound cool (plus singing while playing is hard as fuck when you start out) so they auditioned a bunch of singers and liked Saiki the best even though she had never been in a band and hadn’t really performed anywhere. Saiki is actually the least experienced from what I understand with Miku having previously been in an idol group that when nowhere. I may have watched a fuck ton of interviews with them.
yeah miku the rythym guitarist thought her voice was a bit shallow and not strong enough for lead vocals so saiki was brought in . brilliant move because miku's backups and harmonies are great.
LOL... I started thinking about the story i heard about them hiring Saiki. They deliberately didn't mention to her about the "theme"... I'm sure she wasnt very happy when the agent told her😁 it's also one of the reasons why her (and Misa's) outfit is different from the others.
This is not a live version of the song. The video is live video, but the audio is from the studio album, the account that posted this video had done that, may be to prevent copy right. The TRUE live version of this song has been taken down, but trust me, the actual live audio is way way way way way way more better!!!!!
That's it Dudes, the next song will always be the one you like the most, when it comes to Band-Maid this is normal, there are more than 60 songs, try Blooming MV in the next one, see you in the next reaction.
Haha you’re right! I love how every song sounds different then the last one. So it always keeps it fresh and you don’t get bored! Leaves me wanting more! - Chowder
Yeah, it's great. But like others said the original live sound track is different and probably better than the album version used here. If you can find it, there is a wonderful acoustic version. The song is about falling for the wrong person, someone who is already taken but happy to carry on an affair. The full band version shows the anger and the acoustic version the pain.
Their live concerts have backing tracks for synths and piano bits and a few vocal bits as well. Something weird that I noticed: I've listened to the live DVD (I have it) and the album (I also have it) a ton of times, and this TH-cam video that you found somehow layered parts of the album track over the live DVD. It was most notable on the guitar solo, but I thought I picked up hints of it elsewhere. Was really weird to me.
I thought I'd heard differences in the mix but couldn't work out what. Jeez,now you've got me started on something. Is the VR running slightly fast too?
@paco acosta It's possible they're trying to avoid the TH-cam copyright sweeps by slightly editing the songs, but people that haven't heard them before wouldn't notice that.
@@dicodec The English translations on the net are Googlish and just plain wrong and incomprehensible in some places. I really like the song, so I did my own. Still not as good as Miku's original! Your first "hello", Was the sound of a puzzle piece falling into place I’m sure you don't recall. But that's fine with me You've given me a place where light shines into the dark of depression Keep your innocent smile, you said. Even if my love is not returned, Even if I’m not your favorite, I don’t care Aaah…those are just lies. I can't see, I don’t know, All I feel is pain. I can’t fight it, I long to know, Even if it is just for a moment. Eroding my defenses, You knew, one word, and I could no longer hold back, and embraced me My only wish is that outside we can just be two people. Like sweet melting candy Someday you'll disappear too Leaving behind just your sly expression and your smell. But that's fine with me. On my own at night, I wonder where are you? What are you doing? The more I think about it, the more I can't sleep. Asking for what I want is selfish. Can I just wait patiently for you? The answer is clear. I can't do it, I can’t say it, I know, really, Grasping for what I want isn't allowed. But with the soft touch of your fingers, I’m sure I felt love. So, don't think to apologize. Enchant me and I will look away. I’m addicted to this incurable wound as it just deepens I'm falling for you again. Lighters I don’t use, Lined-up glasses, Even new clothes, Don't cry! These are all mementos of you. I just want to dream A dream with no end. Will I ever wake up? Don't cry! Let me believe. I can't see, I don’t know, All I feel is pain. I can’t fight it, I long to know, Even if it just for a moment. Eroding my defenses, You knew, one word, and I could no longer hold back, And embraced me. My only wish is that outside We can just be two people. The puzzle is breaking! Memories aren’t enough. I close my eyes and, again, Again, I’m falling for you.
❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤ I have herd that Kanami the lead guitar was a child prodigy. She started playing and composing on the piano at the age of 5. MISA (bass) and Akane (drums) have similar backgrounds.
You are correct about Miku (rhythm and vocals), she stepped back to allow Saiki to be the main vocalist. In some of their earliest songs they have almost equal vocal parts. She only started learning to play guitar in 2014, I don’t think she had any prior musical experience before that. She’s been onstage with the guitar for that whole time as well.
The Audio is from the album that is mixed over the live version. The live audio version has extremely prominent lead guitar riffs throughout the song. I think it was done to avoid copyright strike. It sound weird and is missing that live feel.
@@stimproid I don't mean to argue with you but I just checked BM official site and it's not there. "Puzzle" live was never on their official channel. It was taken down recently. It had a high view count as well. The version shown here is same one as prior taken down one and is from their Shinkiba Studio Coast concert. I know because I have the blu-ray. The audio is wrong though.
@@dicodec It's okay. You got the essence of the song anyhow. If you notice, the right and left channel are switched as well. Kanami is always on the right but you hear the lead guitar on the left on this version as well. I do really recommend you guys listen to "secret My lips" official MV from their official channel. It's awesome.
Yep, it's a studio version intop of Live video footage. Some videos that I've seen in here is kinda my firstime seeing it actually, didn't know they were videos like this exist. Sad that they had taken most of old original Live videos on YT.. Can't wait for Rinne and Onset next.. Ciao /,,/
Great stuff! After Onset you should check out Don’t You Tell Me (live version) It’s a hooky song and it features a battle between Misa and Kanami (lead guitarist ) ...it’s awesome
Your Band-Maid reactions have been very enjoyable so far - thank you! However, it's now high-time that you made an effort to learn the names of these very special ladies! :)
@@dicodec There are only 5 of them and they have short names - be brave! :) The only thing you need to be conscious of is the pronunciation: Akane: A-kar-nay (drums) Kanami: Ka-nar-mee (lead guitar/composer) Miku: Mee-koo (rhythm guitar/second vocals/founder) MISA: Mee-sa (bass) Saiki: Sigh-ee-key (said quickly!) (lead vocals) Some will probably disagree with me regarding the pronunciation!
The members of Maid-Band are all to one degree or another professionally trained/educated. How they work, Kanami (lead guitar) composes the music, sending (internet) it to Akane (drums) and MISA (bass) for bass and drums. Miku.(vocals, rhythm guitar, band founder) writes the lyrics. Then to the studio where all of them complete the song. Saiki (vocals) is the one who calls "we're done". Likely because the others would work on a song forever. On the last album apparently Miku and Saiki arranged the order of the songs. Recap, they write arrange and produce their own songs. Of course as you just heard they are highly talented and skilled performers, no electronic tricks needed. Kanami did the synth, she "records" on computer which travels with them. She composes on the piano that she has played since she was 6 yo. If you think you play a musical instrument well, there is a Japanese lady who is better than you!! (stolen) Everyone BE SAFE sheltering in California.
😍 after a long wait this is it 😍 but the video was the live and its right but the music it was a studio version :( hope you find the real live of this hopefully
To answer your question, Miku (Rhythm guitarist and creator of the band) was originally the lead vocals, but after a few performances she decided she didn't have the correct voice that they wanted, so they got their agent to set up some auditions which is where they found Saiki. They call their fans Masters & Princesses.
This and Daydreaming are my favorite Saiki performances, but I don't have a clear cut favorite song of theirs, as it would change depending on my mood for the day.
Yes it's true MIKU was the original singer and SAIKI was brought into the band but only met her bandages individually and did not meet MIKU until just before a performance where she found out for the first time that she had to wear a maids uniform and to this day claims that she was tricked into joining the band and would not have joined iff she knew that she had to wear a maids uniform. After SAIKI joined the band MIKU began learning how to play the guitar. Yes that's right the band had already started performing before MIKU even began to learn how to play. KANAME is her teacher. Recently MISA started teaching AKANE how to play the bass. although SAIKI does not play in the band she can play the piano. Anyway SAIKI and KANAME who has a beautiful voice of her own do an acoustic version of PUZZLE and ANEMONE. You simply must see it. When it's over SAIKI doesn't even wait for applause she just gets up and leaves. She appears to be a little emotional. I suspect PUZZLE is about her but I don't know it would be great iff you could ask other commenters if they know.
Well, not just for this song. Saiki claimed at the interview about world domination that she's really got emotional and awkward after any gig or concert. So she always gone first. But she's trying to not done that at recent concert, world domination. And yes, fans that come to that concert realized that Saiki could cried. Lol
@@dicodec All the keyboard/synth parts are done by Kanami. She started to play piano at the age of 3, and switched to guitar rather late, only when she was 12 (she said, to impress the girls in the class 😅). Her parents did not believe she could make a career in music, and requested her to go to university first. She complied and got a degree in economics. But she has proven to them that she is, first and foremost, a musician, and now she is the main composer and a melodic backbone of the best rock band in the world. Instead of another mediocre economist, we've got a world-class guitarist 🤘
@@VladimirChupin and eventually she will probably make more money than most economists anyway but you know MIKU writes most of the lyrics as well as everything else that she does and as far as I know she has no qualifications at all unless you know something I don't iff so tell me because it looks like the least qualified and least educated is the highest achiever.
Yeah, this is my favorite song too. They have an acoustic version of this song which is also very nice. Btw, what is the origin of Chowder's name? I laugh every time you do your intro.
Yup, we plan on reacting to it very soon. A buddy of ours was giving out nicknames to people. Most of them were food names. This was back in highschool and his actually stuck haha 😂 -Eric
This is a Music Video version, but aside from some enhancements, it sounds almost identical to the Sound Coast LIVE show it was taken from. Kanami does all the backing tracks on computer, but they don't need it to play. It's gotten lost with the luggage before and didn't turn up in time for the show. They just moved some songs in the set around and play the show. They were more concerned about the sneakers they'd bought in L.A. than the computer.
We goofed and got the wrong video but oh well. Thats dope that they pulled it off without it but sucks some thing like that happened. Similar situation happened to us a while ago but we were freaking out haha.
I think, this is not a live version.this is a fanmade video with studio audio sound,but by the way, it's one of my favorite songs by the Band-Maid.I fckn' love it!!!
I'm going to make a double suggestion. Either do it as one video or 2 back to back. It's the same song but done by both of their bands. Secret my lips and secret maiko lips.
@@dicodec they have a spin off band side project. It mixes more traditional Japanese instruments into the music. Band-maiko. Is the side project. Only one album and a few singles. But still very impressive and well done
You need to watch the original unaltered version of this live video. This was probably done for copyright reasons which is unfortunate. Well, they might officially release it like Onset which would be amazing, as this is amongst my top 3 live performances of them.
We went into this one without knowing it wasn't legit. From here on in we will make sure we use the correct version. Onset will be scheduled very soon.
Miku the rhythm guitarist was originally the lead vocal, but they wanted a bit more oomph so got Saiki to join. The synth part is probably Kanami lead guitar or Akane drums. Both can play piano.
Miku is only rhythm guitar. She only learned guitar after she started Band-Maid. She intended to be the vocalist only but realized her voice wasn't quite the sound she wanted for the band and they recruited Saiki. She started playing only really to have something to do instead of just standing there to sing back-up. If you watch old performances or videos she barely touches the guitar basically just holds it. But she took to practicing hard and in the time since then she has become such a solid guitar player.
Masters & Princesses. Not to be confused with The Princess, which is Kanami. The Queen is Saiki. Miku, who's last name Kobato means Little Pigeon, is the one who stepped aside as vocalist, even though she founded the band. Akane is The Beast, because she's half gorilla and half drum machine. MISA is The Assassin -- Barefoot with Killer Bass.
This is an album version over a live performance but there's not that much difference between each version. If any Saiki's voice has a different tone which I enjoy better live, but as for the instrumental and pace is almost identical. Anyway this is a solid song from them and one of my favorites as I think everyone does great and it was very well composed and performed.
It was the rhythm guitarist that started the band and she got the lead guitarist of the internet. Also brought in the lead singer because her voice was stronger,
Yup yup, so we've been told. Feel like we're connecting more with the music now that we're finding all this new stuff out from you guys. Thanks for the insight 🤘 -Eric
Miku (red flower) came up with the idea, and was originally lead singer. She found Kanami (lead guitar) and invited her to join. Kanami knew Akane (drummer) and in turn, Akane knew the bassist, Misa. They first performed as a 4 piece, but decided that they wanted a stronger voice. So they interviewed and invited Saiki (blue flower) to join the band. Miku decided she needed to contribute more to the band than backup vocals, she she took up rhythm guitar. kanami has been teaching her ever since, and every year, she gets better and better. Two or three of them play piano, Akane plays trombone as well. Kanami can also sing. They just have so much talent... but now I am being a fanboy.
We've got pre recorded videos ready to go so sadly it wont be next. However, we do plan on reacting to the acoustic version. Hopefully very soon. -Eric
MISA!!!! MISA!!!!! MISA!!!!!! This is my #6 fave song :) Misa and Akane just open it up hard. Very soulful singing by Saiki. The Rhythm guitarists Miku was their Lead singer but loved Saiki's voice better and added her to the group
Miku started out as the singer but she felt her voice wasn’t strong enough . So she found saiki to lead . I’ll tell you something surprising Miku has only played rather guitar for seven years she was originally a singer .
Always respect a musician who knows what needs to be done to make their vision the best it can be. Not to say she isn't a talented vocalist. She's also a dope guitarist. Makes me jealous though. I've been playing longer and she's better than me Haha.
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See the thing is, this is a sad heart wrenching song done to Fast paced Power rythm. If you here the live acoustic it's slowed and you really feel the way it's supposed to go from the lyric standpoint and you get to hear Kanami do some sweet backing vocals too!!!! 😉
@@dicodec Some people post the actual live version but they get taken down quickly. I understand your frustration. It's my favorite song by Band-Maid as well. But thanks for your reaction video. Keep rocking! :)
This isn’t a live recording, it’s a live video but overdubbed with the song. Also, I like you guys but you got to do your research beforehand; you imply there’s only one guitarist and state that she used to do vocals. It’s the rhythm that moved away from Singing. Also… it was so good your lack of reaction was the biggest reaction. My favourite song by them by far!
this is unfortuantly, someone has layered the cd version of the live, which is as shame cause the live is more raw and powerful especially kanamis gutiar playing and the vocal
Kanami is like, “Keep it crunchy, Miku. I’m gonna be soloing for the whole song.”
Miku- “Okay!”😊
I believe it haha
Kanami is playing the synth that is playing in the background. Although it was recorded. She's also a great piano player.
All these girls are insanely talented and kawaii 😍 -Eric
It was all recorded. It's the studio version of the song.
@@DustyKneezz thats why it sounded weird, ive only heard the live version and i was like huh this videos got a weird mix lol
She went to the Japanese version of Juliard. She played piano for years until she became interested in guitar, acoustic guitar too.
@@LucisFerre1 Only MISA and Akane went to musical schools (Tokyo School of Music), the rest of the band are playing music for a long of time but didn't have that academic training, Miku took interest in music and singing on her childhood because her grandmother (she brought Miku to enka performances with her) and she said that she was learning to play piano in her childhood but dropped the lessons because her teacher was very strict, and lastly a lot of us know that she was an idol for some time too; Kanami plays the piano since her childhood and plays the guitar since high school because she thought some of her classmates were cool and she wanted to be cool (God bless Mincho and her unique mind haha), she actually has a degree in Economics because her parents wanted that she has a more traditional career...and Saiki took interest in music on her childhood too because her mother took her with her to some karaokes because she didn't want to be alone and she was a back up dancer and expected to be an idol like Miku.
They call their fans "Masters and Princesses." The concert is called an 'Okyuji,' or 'serving.'
That's so cool and sweet.
@@dicodec Customers of Maid Cafés are referred to as masters and princesses and you received a serving at those restaurants. Here the serving is visual and auditory. From Dice: may l take your order?
The second singer was not only was the main singer, she was the one who get the band together, and the main person responsible for their "maid" part of the band,
Yup yup, got confirmation about that shortly after recording. Thanks for the insight. 🤘
Miku is the founder, second Singer, rhythm guitar, lyricist, mc, and the one doing the promotion for the band
As she proposed, she is gradually dominating the world
She basically, saved the other girls' life with Band-Maid project.
@@gringopablo She's saving the lives of everyone that hears them.
Synth is a backing track that was recorded by Kanami, the lead guitarist.
So dope! All these girls are so talented.
It is the rhythm guitarist, Miku, who was originally expecting to be the vocalist. When the band decided that Saiki should be the lead vocalist, Kanami started teaching Miku how to play rhythm guitar. With the other instrumentalists all being so highly skilled, Miku had a lot of catching up to do to fit in.
And she's doing it. She's made phenomenal progress in such a short time, so she really does fit in. I don't think she has to be at Kanami's level to be an outstanding guitarist or else there would be very few outstanding guitarists in the entire world. The parts they play are different, anyway...and both are needed.
Miku was the lead vocal, but she is the one who realized that her vocal was not powerful enough to make the Band-Maid image that she was trying to create. So she went out and recruited Saiki into the band.
Ah I see. So Alan was right haha dang it! -Eric
@@fan590pepe99 deleted my comment; your explanation for the vocal duties story is way better.
From what I’ve seen in interviews, Akane the drummer wanted Miku to play guitar to add a fuller sound live so Kanami (lead guitar) started teaching her. Miku thought having a second vocalist would sound cool (plus singing while playing is hard as fuck when you start out) so they auditioned a bunch of singers and liked Saiki the best even though she had never been in a band and hadn’t really performed anywhere. Saiki is actually the least experienced from what I understand with Miku having previously been in an idol group that when nowhere. I may have watched a fuck ton of interviews with them.
yeah miku the rythym guitarist thought her voice was a bit shallow and not strong enough for lead vocals so saiki was brought in . brilliant move because miku's backups and harmonies are great.
Yup yup! It was fate.
LOL... I started thinking about the story i heard about them hiring Saiki.
They deliberately didn't mention to her about the "theme"...
I'm sure she wasnt very happy when the agent told her😁
it's also one of the reasons why her (and Misa's) outfit is different from the others.
This is not a live version of the song. The video is live video, but the audio is from the studio album, the account that posted this video had done that, may be to prevent copy right. The TRUE live version of this song has been taken down, but trust me, the actual live audio is way way way way way way more better!!!!!
Yeah, its the studio version!
Hopefully the official channel will post them like they did with onset
Ah I see. Yeah it was linked to us by one of our viewers. Didn't expect it to be not legit. -Eric
@@dicodec the live versions is not so different than the studio one, its even better live in my opinion.
Yea this is the studio but the video is live :( hope they remake it again
That's it Dudes, the next song will always be the one you like the most, when it comes to Band-Maid this is normal, there are more than 60 songs, try Blooming MV in the next one, see you in the next reaction.
Haha you’re right! I love how every song sounds different then the last one. So it always keeps it fresh and you don’t get bored! Leaves me wanting more! - Chowder
@@dicodec Actually about 95 recorded songs. Counting acoustic covers of their own compositions.
The album version is dope and all, but the live acoustic version of this track with just Saiki and Kanami on stage is my favorite version.
We do plan to react to the acoustic version as well. -Eric
@@dicodec Sweet! Lookin' forward to it.
We’ll have to listen to the acoustic version some time in the near future then!
Miku, the rhythm gtr was the original vocalist but decided they needed to beef up the vox so she basically put herself in the backup slot.
I respect any musician who does that in order for their vision to be the best it can be.
Yeees, finally Puzzle. This is one of my personal favorites.
Dope! We really enjoyed it. It immediately went into my music library haha -Eric
bass player and lead guitar can play piano, pretty sure lead guitarist kanami played the synth part
Looks like I definitely gotta step up my game! Haha - Chowder
A-chan also learned Piano
Yeah, it's great. But like others said the original live sound track is different and probably better than the album version used here. If you can find it, there is a wonderful acoustic version. The song is about falling for the wrong person, someone who is already taken but happy to carry on an affair. The full band version shows the anger and the acoustic version the pain.
Oh wow, that's pretty intense. We are going to react to the acoustic version for sure. -Eric
Their live concerts have backing tracks for synths and piano bits and a few vocal bits as well.
Something weird that I noticed: I've listened to the live DVD (I have it) and the album (I also have it) a ton of times, and this TH-cam video that you found somehow layered parts of the album track over the live DVD. It was most notable on the guitar solo, but I thought I picked up hints of it elsewhere. Was really weird to me.
I thought I'd heard differences in the mix but couldn't work out what. Jeez,now you've got me started on something. Is the VR running slightly fast too?
@paco acosta It's possible they're trying to avoid the TH-cam copyright sweeps by slightly editing the songs, but people that haven't heard them before wouldn't notice that.
Honestly, one of our viewers linked us the video. We just rolled with it. It was much much better than the alternative we had. -Eric
As musicians, maybe you can talk about how the songs are composed as well.
Good point. We can do that as well. Hopefully we dont end up babbling for an hour and forget to finish the song haha 😂 -Eric
@@dicodec I would love to hear you bubbling for an hour about BAND-MAID 🤩 Do it, men.
This song’s lyric is the best among band maid songs.
That’s awesome! We’ll definitely be checking out the lyrics now!
Totally agreed
The lyric's is so sad tho ...😭
@@dicodec The English translations on the net are Googlish and just plain wrong and incomprehensible in some places. I really like the song, so I did my own. Still not as good as Miku's original!
Your first "hello",
Was the sound of a puzzle piece falling into place
I’m sure you don't recall.
But that's fine with me
You've given me a place where light
shines into the dark of depression
Keep your innocent smile, you said.
Even if my love is not returned,
Even if I’m not your favorite, I don’t care
Aaah…those are just lies.
I can't see, I don’t know,
All I feel is pain.
I can’t fight it, I long to know,
Even if it is just for a moment.
Eroding my defenses,
You knew, one word, and I could no longer hold back,
and embraced me
My only wish is that outside
we can just be two people.
Like sweet melting candy
Someday you'll disappear too
Leaving behind just your sly expression and your smell.
But that's fine with me.
On my own at night,
I wonder where are you? What are you doing?
The more I think about it, the more I can't sleep.
Asking for what I want is selfish.
Can I just wait patiently for you?
The answer is clear.
I can't do it, I can’t say it,
I know, really,
Grasping for what I want isn't allowed.
But with the soft touch of your fingers,
I’m sure
I felt love.
So, don't think to apologize.
Enchant me and I will look away.
I’m addicted to this incurable wound as it just deepens
I'm falling for you again.
Lighters I don’t use,
Lined-up glasses,
Even new clothes,
Don't cry! These are all mementos of you.
I just want to dream
A dream with no end.
Will I ever wake up?
Don't cry! Let me believe.
I can't see, I don’t know,
All I feel is pain.
I can’t fight it, I long to know,
Even if it just for a moment.
Eroding my defenses,
You knew, one word, and I could no longer hold back,
And embraced me.
My only wish is that outside
We can just be two people.
The puzzle is breaking!
Memories aren’t enough.
I close my eyes and, again,
Again, I’m falling for you.
@@steppingstone6643 this has been needed for a LONG time. please do all the rest kthxbai
You should check out their acoustic version of puzzle!
Yup! We will.
❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤
I have herd that Kanami the lead guitar was a child prodigy. She started playing and composing on the piano at the age of 5. MISA (bass) and Akane (drums) have similar backgrounds.
Figures. When talents like that come together no way it's going to be bad.
the backup vocals is the prettiest :)
They're all super pretty 😍😍
You are correct about Miku (rhythm and vocals), she stepped back to allow Saiki to be the main vocalist. In some of their earliest songs they have almost equal vocal parts. She only started learning to play guitar in 2014, I don’t think she had any prior musical experience before that. She’s been onstage with the guitar for that whole time as well.
It should also be pointed out that while Kanami writes the songs and works out the arrangements with Akane and Misa, Miku writes the lyrics.
Holy cow! That's impressive. I guess Alan was right as always. -Eric
Miku learn to play piano when she's still a child. Not as intensive as kanami tho.
Don't name a favorite song yet boys, you maybe have 60 songs to go, and you know what? They're just about all good
Honestly, i'll probably say that for every song after this one at the rate we've been going haha -Eric
The Audio is from the album that is mixed over the live version. The live audio version has extremely prominent lead guitar riffs throughout the song. I think it was done to avoid copyright strike. It sound weird and is missing that live feel.
@@stimproid I don't mean to argue with you but I just checked BM official site and it's not there. "Puzzle" live was never on their official channel. It was taken down recently. It had a high view count as well. The version shown here is same one as prior taken down one and is from their Shinkiba Studio Coast concert. I know because I have the blu-ray. The audio is wrong though.
@@fastskipper777 Ah yes. I was thinking of "Secret My Lips." You are correct.
That is weird. One of our viewers linked us to it. We didn't know it wasn't legit.
@@dicodec It's okay. You got the essence of the song anyhow. If you notice, the right and left channel are switched as well. Kanami is always on the right but you hear the lead guitar on the left on this version as well.
I do really recommend you guys listen to "secret My lips" official MV from their official channel. It's awesome.
Yep, it's a studio version intop of Live video footage. Some videos that I've seen in here is kinda my firstime seeing it actually, didn't know they were videos like this exist. Sad that they had taken most of old original Live videos on YT.. Can't wait for Rinne and Onset next.. Ciao /,,/
Yeah one of our viewers linked it to us. We didn't know it was like that.
Great stuff! After Onset you should check out Don’t You Tell Me (live version) It’s a hooky song and it features a battle between Misa and Kanami (lead guitarist ) ...it’s awesome
Done! If we do multiple Band-Maid songs in our next filming day we will most likely do that one. -Eric
If you like this, you will like their song Secret My Lips from their official channel.
Sick! It's been highly requested so we will do that one very soon. -Eric
Hi D. I'll still keep asking until you do it."TAKE ME HIGHER" Okyuji tour 2017 Pleeease!!!
I second this.
Sorry we haven't done it sooner fam. We will get to it as soon as we can. -Eric
Kaname is also a great piano/ keys player as well.
She's multi talented makes her the bae even more! 😍😍
Your Band-Maid reactions have been very enjoyable so far - thank you! However, it's now high-time that you made an effort to learn the names of these very special ladies! :)
Thank you! You're absolutely right. We're just scared of saying the wrong names so we play it safe and refer to them by their role haha. -Eric
@@dicodec There are only 5 of them and they have short names - be brave! :) The only thing you need to be conscious of is the pronunciation:
Akane: A-kar-nay (drums)
Kanami: Ka-nar-mee (lead guitar/composer)
Miku: Mee-koo (rhythm guitar/second vocals/founder)
MISA: Mee-sa (bass)
Saiki: Sigh-ee-key (said quickly!) (lead vocals)
Some will probably disagree with me regarding the pronunciation!
@@ben_dornie Yeah, none of those "r" sounds should be in there.
Otherwise, pretty helpful. : )
Band-Maid will do another live stream on TH-cam on August 16th. Be there or be square. Sacramento loves Band-Maid.
Really? 😀 heck yes!!
The members of Maid-Band are all to one degree or another professionally trained/educated.
How they work, Kanami (lead guitar) composes the music, sending (internet) it to Akane (drums) and MISA (bass) for bass and drums. Miku.(vocals, rhythm guitar, band founder) writes the lyrics. Then to the studio where all of them complete the song. Saiki (vocals) is the one who calls "we're done". Likely because the others would work on a song forever. On the last album apparently Miku and Saiki arranged the order of the songs. Recap, they write arrange and produce their own songs. Of course as you just heard they are highly talented and skilled performers, no electronic tricks needed.
Kanami did the synth, she "records" on computer which travels with them. She composes on the piano that she has played since she was 6 yo.
If you think you play a musical instrument well, there is a Japanese lady who is better than you!! (stolen)
Everyone BE SAFE sheltering in California.
Oh wow! Makes sense as to why it works so well between them.
Don't forget to send some love to Akane. Her drums hold the entire performance up, and often get forgotten by guitars, bass, and vocals.
I think you all would appreciate a song like "Blooming." So many layers.
Gotcha, I think I already have that one written down on our list. Most likely the next one on our next filming day. -Eric
😍 after a long wait this is it 😍 but the video was the live and its right but the music it was a studio version :( hope you find the real live of this hopefully
Yeah we goofed on this one but we will get it right next time fam. -Eric
Crowdless concert on TH-cam next month.
Can't wait! 🤘
Could you please react to something with slower tempo of Bandmaid like
1. Daydreaming MV
2 Endless Story MV
3 Start Over MV ( my fav)🥰
Down! Let me add them to the list. -Eric
"Anemone" and "akward" is also abit slower. "Page" and "at the drop of a hat" is slowt tempo as well but d
Haven't been uploaded to yt yet.
To answer your question, Miku (Rhythm guitarist and creator of the band) was originally the lead vocals, but after a few performances she decided she didn't have the correct voice that they wanted, so they got their agent to set up some auditions which is where they found Saiki.
They call their fans Masters & Princesses.
Well that’s awesome! I’d say that was a very good call! Although now I wonder how they would’ve sounded if Miku stayed as the main vocalist 🤔
I think you guys would enjoy Ningen Isu as well, I'd start with Heartless scat or Namahage.
Oddly enough that video would pop on my reccomend list on TH-cam before we even started doing reactions. So its might be fate or something haha
Masters and Princesses are what they call the concert goers. Miku (rhythm guitar) was the original vocalist, but felt her voice was not "rock" enough.
That's so cool! Ah so Alan was right then.
This and Daydreaming are my favorite Saiki performances, but I don't have a clear cut favorite song of theirs, as it would change depending on my mood for the day.
Makes sense haha.
More band-maid's songs or band-maiko!
You got it fam!!
Yes it's true MIKU was the original singer and SAIKI was brought into the band but only met her bandages individually and did not meet MIKU until just before a performance where she found out for the first time that she had to wear a maids uniform and to this day claims that she was tricked into joining the band and would not have joined iff she knew that she had to wear a maids uniform. After SAIKI joined the band MIKU began learning how to play the guitar. Yes that's right the band had already started performing before MIKU even began to learn how to play. KANAME is her teacher. Recently MISA started teaching AKANE how to play the bass. although SAIKI does not play in the band she can play the piano. Anyway SAIKI and KANAME who has a beautiful voice of her own do an acoustic version of PUZZLE and ANEMONE. You simply must see it. When it's over SAIKI doesn't even wait for applause she just gets up and leaves. She appears to be a little emotional. I suspect PUZZLE is about her but I don't know it would be great iff you could ask other commenters if they know.
That's band mates not bandages thanks auto correct you automaton language warrior.
Wow, thank you so much for this information. We will definitely ask!
Well, not just for this song. Saiki claimed at the interview about world domination that she's really got emotional and awkward after any gig or concert. So she always gone first. But she's trying to not done that at recent concert, world domination. And yes, fans that come to that concert realized that Saiki could cried. Lol
@@dicodec All the keyboard/synth parts are done by Kanami. She started to play piano at the age of 3, and switched to guitar rather late, only when she was 12 (she said, to impress the girls in the class 😅). Her parents did not believe she could make a career in music, and requested her to go to university first. She complied and got a degree in economics. But she has proven to them that she is, first and foremost, a musician, and now she is the main composer and a melodic backbone of the best rock band in the world. Instead of another mediocre economist, we've got a world-class guitarist 🤘
@@VladimirChupin and eventually she will probably make more money than most economists anyway but you know MIKU writes most of the lyrics as well as everything else that she does and as far as I know she has no qualifications at all unless you know something I don't iff so tell me because it looks like the least qualified and least educated is the highest achiever.
Yeah, this is my favorite song too. They have an acoustic version of this song which is also very nice. Btw, what is the origin of Chowder's name? I laugh every time you do your intro.
Yup, we plan on reacting to it very soon. A buddy of ours was giving out nicknames to people. Most of them were food names. This was back in highschool and his actually stuck haha 😂 -Eric
This is a Music Video version, but aside from some enhancements, it sounds almost identical to the Sound Coast LIVE show it was taken from. Kanami does all the backing tracks on computer, but they don't need it to play. It's gotten lost with the luggage before and didn't turn up in time for the show. They just moved some songs in the set around and play the show. They were more concerned about the sneakers they'd bought in L.A. than the computer.
We goofed and got the wrong video but oh well. Thats dope that they pulled it off without it but sucks some thing like that happened. Similar situation happened to us a while ago but we were freaking out haha.
react to the acoustic version of this song
We plan on it my friend🤘
I think, this is not a live version.this is a fanmade video with studio audio sound,but by the way, it's one of my favorite songs by the Band-Maid.I fckn' love it!!!
Yeah I think that's what it is as well although we couldn't tell in the video. Its definitely my favorite so far haha. -Eric
@@dicodec The "Just Bring it" album is very tight. The sound is the best ,raw, organic, and heavy. Not to mention excellently written songs.
I like the opening. I enjoy it every time.
Yeah, the intro to Puzzle is awesome. It never gets old.
I'm going to make a double suggestion. Either do it as one video or 2 back to back. It's the same song but done by both of their bands. Secret my lips and secret maiko lips.
Wait what? There is another band?
@@dicodec they have a spin off band side project. It mixes more traditional Japanese instruments into the music.
Band-maiko. Is the side project. Only one album and a few singles. But still very impressive and well done
@@dicodec What are the odds of the two best bands in Japan have the same five members?!
Three of them are trained classic musicians, they are indeed multiinstumentalists, even the drummer and the singer.
So much talent it one band it is crazy!
You need to watch the original unaltered version of this live video. This was probably done for copyright reasons which is unfortunate. Well, they might officially release it like Onset which would be amazing, as this is amongst my top 3 live performances of them.
We went into this one without knowing it wasn't legit. From here on in we will make sure we use the correct version. Onset will be scheduled very soon.
Miku the rhythm guitarist was originally the lead vocal, but they wanted a bit more oomph so got Saiki to join. The synth part is probably Kanami lead guitar or Akane drums. Both can play piano.
Ah i see, that's pretty interesting. So Dope these ladies are so talented!
Miku is only rhythm guitar. She only learned guitar after she started Band-Maid. She intended to be the vocalist only but realized her voice wasn't quite the sound she wanted for the band and they recruited Saiki. She started playing only really to have something to do instead of just standing there to sing back-up. If you watch old performances or videos she barely touches the guitar basically just holds it. But she took to practicing hard and in the time since then she has become such a solid guitar player.
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Masters & Princesses. Not to be confused with The Princess, which is Kanami. The Queen is Saiki. Miku, who's last name Kobato means Little Pigeon, is the one who stepped aside as vocalist, even though she founded the band. Akane is The Beast, because she's half gorilla and half drum machine. MISA is The Assassin -- Barefoot with Killer Bass.
Dude, now all these comments make sense! -Eric
'Secret my Lips' live..its a mixed of genres and a must listen
I've got it on the list. We're gonna do as much Band-Maid as possible. Still got a lot to get through haha.
Play and Puzzle. That's two out of my three BM faves, so now Onset---that song always pumps me up for breakin' new gate. (see what I did there?)
One of the videos in the mext batch will be Onset for sure.
This is an album version over a live performance but there's not that much difference between each version. If any Saiki's voice has a different tone which I enjoy better live, but as for the instrumental and pace is almost identical. Anyway this is a solid song from them and one of my favorites as I think everyone does great and it was very well composed and performed.
Yeah, we goofed on this one chief. I agree with you on all points though. It was pretty well synced which goes to show you how spot on they are live.
When you're emotionally strong enough, listen to the acoustic version of this.
Already reacted to it fam😀
It was the rhythm guitarist that started the band and she got the lead guitarist of the internet. Also brought in the lead singer because her voice was stronger,
Yup yup, so we've been told. Feel like we're connecting more with the music now that we're finding all this new stuff out from you guys. Thanks for the insight 🤘 -Eric
You should react to Puzzle Acoustic you thought this was great you have not seen nothing yet.
Twas our plan from the beginning friend. 🤘 -Eric
"This is my favorite so far" - says everybody after every Band-Maid song. They have a tendency to make you think that. Then, addiction.
Haha you're right. Watch, the next one we will say the same thing.😂 -Eric
If you want to Hear Miku main vocal chops check out "Rock in Me" It's a song in which She takes over For Saiki (Their Main Vocal)
You read my mind! You can bet we will react to it. 🤘
I like the opinion that they had with Puzzle. let me give you some advice, when you react to RINNE that it's MV because live is cut
We already recorded Rinne to the MV my friend. Thank you for the heads up.
try Order by Band Maid 👌👌👌
Thanks! We’ll make sure to give it a listen
The live acoustic version is fairly amazing.
Yup it is! It made Alan almost cry haha
@@dicodec Check out DOnt Bring me down.. Very Motorheadish and dirty.. no live performance
Iam sorry..but this is the studio version mixed over the live footage. A strange mix....Where did you get this video?
No, it's live show with a backing track for the synthesizer part.
There were some parts that did sound like that and others that didn't. Not quite sure what it is tbh. One of our viewers linked us to it.
@@dicodec the concert video had post production work (mixing, etc) done for the DVD recording. Some of the sound discrepancies could be from .
You should watch the live acoustic version with just Kanami and Saiki it's Amazing.
We will fam. I've got it down on my list. Very soon. -Eric
So many new faces here, we are growing 😱🙌😁
I know! It's so amazing. Japanese rock/ metal bringing people together is a beautiful thing. ❤
Miku (red flower) came up with the idea, and was originally lead singer. She found Kanami (lead guitar) and invited her to join. Kanami knew Akane (drummer) and in turn, Akane knew the bassist, Misa. They first performed as a 4 piece, but decided that they wanted a stronger voice. So they interviewed and invited Saiki (blue flower) to join the band. Miku decided she needed to contribute more to the band than backup vocals, she she took up rhythm guitar. kanami has been teaching her ever since, and every year, she gets better and better. Two or three of them play piano, Akane plays trombone as well. Kanami can also sing. They just have so much talent... but now I am being a fanboy.
No worries my dude! Fan out as much as you want. So cool! Thanks for the insight on their bio. 🤘
I think the acoustic version of Puzzles should be next and sometimes a ninja likes cuts some onions during the song.
We've got pre recorded videos ready to go so sadly it wont be next. However, we do plan on reacting to the acoustic version. Hopefully very soon. -Eric
You should hear the acoustic version of Puzzle and Anemone. It's one video. Just Saiki and Kanami.
Yup yup, our reaction to that one is already recorded. Just need to edit slightly and it should be good to go.
@@dicodec woohoo!!
The fans are called Masters and Mistress. Ojiisama(This one I'm not 100% on because I haven't heard Miku say it recently) and Ojousama
No no no. Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama. Masters and Princesses in English.
Thats so cool. I would like to be called that in person by them haha. -Eric
Please react to Blooming Music Video
Done!
Guys checkout Band Maid- Domination live!!🤘🤘
You're right! We haven't seen that one yet.
Is it just me or is the audio altered a bit? Blocking purposes? I don't mind..Band-Maid!! Great reaction guys.
Yeah, I noticed it after our reaction went up. Not sure what was up with the video we used. -Eric
@@dicodec meh all good. I don't mind at all. Might help with copyright in the end anyway.
MISA!!!! MISA!!!!! MISA!!!!!! This is my #6 fave song :) Misa and Akane just open it up hard. Very soulful singing by Saiki. The Rhythm guitarists Miku was their Lead singer but loved Saiki's voice better and added her to the group
It just works so well! This really is one of my favorites so far. I know they have more bangers for us to indulge in. 🤘 -Eric
@@dicodec I could relly tell. I love the heavy bass and the drums in this song. You need to check out the Live acoustic version of Puzzle
Miku started out as the singer but she felt her voice wasn’t strong enough . So she found saiki to lead . I’ll tell you something surprising Miku has only played rather guitar for seven years she was originally a singer .
Always respect a musician who knows what needs to be done to make their vision the best it can be. Not to say she isn't a talented vocalist. She's also a dope guitarist. Makes me jealous though. I've been playing longer and she's better than me Haha.
ONSET
Next round of filming. Promise.
So after discovering your channel and looking through, i must regretfully inform you that you missed out on ABSOLUTE GREATNESS in the live performance of "Don't You Tell" featuring the battle of the goddesses. The video is no longer around. Or least it seems to be.
Dang, that sounds really dope! Ill do some digging maybe we might get lucky.
MISA MISA MISA!
She is amazing! 😍😍
Unlucky Morpheus. "Black Pentagram". You won't be disappointed ;)
We've got it on the list fam. We look forward to it. 🤘 -Eric
@@dicodec Looking forward to the reaction!
Please react to RINNE music video
That one is already filmed and ready to go. We will be releasing it soon. -Eric
Misa, the barefoot assassin on bass...
Heck yes! 🤘
Lovebites ... "Signs of deliverance" live 2020...🔥🔥🔥and their opener "Thunder Vengeance"... 🤘🏼
Really need to check it out...🤘🏼
Check it out, I subscribe....😂
Bet. We will earn that sub! 😎
🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘
😁✌
See the thing is, this is a sad heart wrenching song done to Fast paced Power rythm. If you here the live acoustic it's slowed and you really feel the way it's supposed to go from the lyric standpoint and you get to hear Kanami do some sweet backing vocals too!!!! 😉
She is 😍😍😍
Band-Maidの世界征服に協力してくれよ！
That is the goal!!
Have you guys heard Jinjer?!?
Yup, I love them! -Eric
@@dicodec cool...I hadn't seen anything in the comments, and it still amazes me how many people don't know about them.
it's not the live version. it was dubbed over
Yup, I goofed on that one. I still for the life of me can't find it live. It's my favorite song so far and I really wanna hear the live version. -Eric
@@dicodec Some people post the actual live version but they get taken down quickly. I understand your frustration. It's my favorite song by Band-Maid as well. But thanks for your reaction video. Keep rocking! :)
Thanks so much!
This isn’t a live recording, it’s a live video but overdubbed with the song. Also, I like you guys but you got to do your research beforehand; you imply there’s only one guitarist and state that she used to do vocals. It’s the rhythm that moved away from
Singing.
Also… it was so good your lack of reaction was the biggest reaction. My favourite song by them by far!
ライブ画像にアルバム音源なのかな？
ちゃんとしたライブ音源にして欲しいですね〜
We're sorry. We accidentally got the wrong video. Hope you can forgive us.
There is a much better version also live but better mix.
Yeah we've been having issues finding them. Even with the links people send us it gets tricky finding specific ones. -Eric
1,25 speed?
I don't know honestly. One of our viewers linked us to the video we didn't know it wasn't a legit version. -Eric
React the Gazette - Deux Live please..
Got it on my list chief. We got you!
Reaction fear and loathing in las vegas pliss
I love those guys! Heard them from Hunter x Hunter and Parasyte. I honestly think Alan and Chowder will hate them haha. 😂 -Eric
this is unfortuantly, someone has layered the cd version of the live, which is as shame cause the live is more raw and powerful especially kanamis gutiar playing and the vocal
Ah that is a shame. It's such a great song. Would have loved to hear it live.
React to Jinjer🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I love Jinjer! -Eric
ピッチ速すぎ
なんだこれ めっちゃ変なMIXしてるじゃん。誰だよこのMV作ったやつ！
ゴミでリアクションされると営業妨害でしかない！！！！
ほんとこれ😣
We're so sorry about that. We accidentally got the wrong video. Wont happen again. Hope you can find it in your hear to forgive us.