Hey Pandora, so awesome that you love Band-Maid and want to build a playlist! Here's one thing you will absolutely NOT have to worry about: finding great songs. Their songwriting, led by lead guitarist Kanami Tono, is simply on another level. Their music forges together a blend of influences and genres to produce something truly unique and super-addictive. Their songs can be rockin', energetic, balladic, emotional, punk, pop(ish), jazzy, funky, serious, and sometimes all of these in the same song. Thrill is not a bad song to start with, but it was Band-Maid's first "break-out" song back in 2015. You'll be getting a lot of suggestions, but here are a few: Domination (live), Play (live), Warning (MV), Manners (MV or live), Black Hole (live), etc. If you like slow jams or ballads, try Daydreaming or endless story (both MVs) or the absolutely gorgeous Anemone (audio only). All of these are on their official site, and the label seems to be cool with reaction videos if taken from the Band-Maid channel.
🐦 *Pandora Plays* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos. Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* At the end of your journey I hope you discover that *BAND-MAID* does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz. *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
This 2015 video was the make-it-or-break-it video for Band Maid. In fact at this point Miku couldn't even play the guitar since she thought she was only going to be a vocalist in the band. However this video did so well they decided that Band-Maid was going to be a successful project and that gave them the exposure and financial wherewithal to get started. This is before Misa and Saiki started dressing Gothic. Band-Maid is Jimmy Page approved!
I have it on good authority this is Hello Kitty's favorite band. Strawberry Shortcake's, as well. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single BAND-MAID song. Bon Voyage!
Pandora Welcome to BAID-MAID , they were formed in 2013 by , Miku Kobato (aka) Small Pigeon , has Red Rose in hair , Miku worked at a Japanese Maid Café , that's were she got the idea of a band dressed as maids playing hard rock music (its called the GAP ) what you see /what you hear , Miku plays Rhythm guitar 2nd vocals n writes the lyrics , the rest of the Band is Kanami Tono (aka) Mincho/shorty , Lead guitar/ shredder , writes n arranges the music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , has Blue Rose in hair , Lead Vocals , Fan base known as Maidiac`s , Thrill was there first MV in 2014 , Live songs in front of audience to see are , Domination , Play , Freedom , MVs , Dice , Blooming , Daydreaming , Rinne , songs from virtual concert , Manners / Blackhole , Dice / Different , About Us , No God , They have over 100 songs all great .
Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html , PLAY: th-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/w-d-xo.html , CHOOSE ME: th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html , DOMINATION: th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html and WONDERLAND: th-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/w-d-xo.html , though they have superb music videos too.
Welcome aboard, Pandora. You are embarking on (along with many others - 130 million YT views!) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (118 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World” and new single drops), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, H-G-K, Black Hole, Sense, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 40 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: th-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/w-d-xo.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): th-cam.com/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/w-d-xo.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: th-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/w-d-xo.html, and finally by JOSER8845 in LA: th-cam.com/video/usWZvlGGDSs/w-d-xo.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 30 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 30 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 31 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 29 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] ■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo/ ■ [NEWS] Streaming Live "BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC" delivered on Saturday, December 25, 2021, ticket details and info at their official website. bandmaid.tokyo
This is a difficult song to start with BAND-MAID, even though that's where most people start. It barely gives a hint of what they're capable of. The video isnt' even clear they're playing for themselves. They are :) They've pretty damned impressive, in particular at song structure and riff creation. This was written for them. Once their label allowed them to write their own stuff, it was lights out.
Your opinion is that this video is a difficult song to start with because it barely gives a hint of what they are capable of. That is true (IMO) but it is the beginning of Band-Maid in vids. Starting at the beginning gives you a better insight into the road they have traveled musically, from playing music they didnt write to where they are today.
BAND-MAID is celebrating its 8th year of formation. BAND was formed by a girl who came to Tokyo from a local city of Japan to become a singer when she was about 20 years old. Five unique and talented girls gathered. The members have not changed, and they are continuing their efforts to improve their playing ability. They are constantly writing new songs and cool songs. Three new songs were released at the end of October. BAND-MAID is a hard rock band, but it's a very diverse band. Listen to different types of songs. 1 Thrill : The first music video that saved them from dissolution. Classic rock 2014 2 Sense : The theme song of the anime "Platinum End". Dramatic, fast hard rock with a classic intro. 2021.10 3 Bubble : A tribute to the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, funky rock 4 Different : First anime opening song, new sense of high-speed rock. Anime is Log Horizon 3rd season. 2020.12 5 Daydreaming : Beautiful power ballad. Saiki and Kobato vocals and Kanami's guitar solo are wonderful. 6 Dice : Rhythmic hard rock singing women's independence 7 about us : A gift for fans who cannot meet in a pandemic. Beautiful ballad. 2021.02 8 Freedom : A power rock that walks around the stage and conveys a smile. The transition from drum solo to lead guitar is the best. 9 Manners : Declaration to create new hard rock while inheriting classic rock. Cool hard rock. Rock'n'Roll never die. 10 alone : The song they wrote, composed and released for the first time. Medium speed Hard Rock 2016 11 Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips : Funky Hard Rock. A gift for fans of April Fool's Day . 12 Blooming : Vocals and chorus are impressive, and various types of music are fused. 13 RINNE : High-speed rhythmic heavy rock, inspired by the Japanese horror movie "RINNE : Reincarnation". RINNE (Reincarnation) is also found in Eastern thought and Buddhist thought. 14 onset : Instrumental song for lead singer Saiki breaks, their great playing power and harmony. 15 Before Yesterday : Record of the first overseas performance, Sakura-Con in Seattle 2016. Melodic Rock with great lyrics. 16 Choose me : An insert song of the concert scene the Netflix movie KATE, they appeared as BAND MAID. Cool rock song. 17 Dragon Cry : The only song produced by Tony Visconti. It's not their lyrics, but it sings about the future of human society and the earth. Great Heavy Classic Rock . 18 After Life : A homage to the maid cafe and band formation where Kobato worked. BAND-MAID Hard Rock . Added ★ Peace & Love : Founder Miku Kobato's solo project. Pigeon saves the world. Funky pop rock.
Welcome to the Pigeon hole, should you choose to enter. So glad you found them, stay with Band-Maid because these girls are for real and never disappoint. Band-Maid is: Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee) "Gorilla" "Ah-chan") Drums (Akane eats a lot of bananas to keep her stamina up) MISA (Mee-sah) "The Barefoot Assassin"- Bass (MISA is always barefoot when she plays) Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) "Mincho" or "Kanamincho" Lead Guitar/Lead Songwriter Miku Kobato (Mee-koo) "Little Pigeon" Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals (Her surname translates to "Little Pigeon"...po?) Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) "The Princess"- "Sai-chan" Lead Vocals Suggested song for Pandora: Official Music Video for "Manners" BM is awesome live with an audience but their music videos are great as well. "Dice" "Blooming" "Real Existence"
ANYTHING that is an official live video is the best. Much better live than mv. Sampler list: domination, manners/black hole, wonderland, dice/different, about us, play, smile & mv are good. Dont miss their band-maiko mv's. Special treat.
This is the song/video that started it all for Band-Maid, and the rest is history. They are another excellent all-female rock band, specifically hard rock with some influences of jazz, soul, funk. Their style is unique.
They have two fully English videos, but honestly, it's the quality of the talent that hooked me. Just go to their channel and randomly pick anything. They have a wide variety of songs with unique sounds. Or, do as I did, and watch them all in the order they came out and watch them grow.
Thanks for nice reaction, Pandora. This is from their infancy and they have evolved a lot since then. Keep on rockin' and watch out, your playlist may end up totally flooded by Band-Maid songs!
This is ancient history when it comes to Band Maid. That said...There is soooooooooooo much more to discover!! Check out their official YT th-cam.com/channels/JToUvYrmkmTCR-bluEaQfA.html pick anything. This is from 2013-14. What brought them from shelving the project basically. Glad to have you along for the ride!!
MISA MISA MISA! Nostalgia Nostalgia Nostalgia! 2014 Sai-chan still hasn't learned how to use her hands (holding on to the mike stand like it is a life preserver) and is wearing an apron MISA wearing shoes and using a 4 string Miku holding the Guitar like its a weapon (or neck ornament) not an instrument Mincho before she changed to PRS Guitars and of course A-chan still with the little hat (and strangely not smiling)
Band-Maid is extremely talented and considered one of the best hard rock bands in the world . I suggested them on your Lovebites video a few weeks ago and glad you gave them a try. Like Nightwish they shine when playing live. Some suggestions "Domination" Live "Real Existence" Live "Freedom" Live. Thank you so much , I'm sure you will enjoy them =)
Welcome Pandora! You have ironically stepped into a "Pandora's box" of incredible music. Band Maid can simply do anything, and everything they do is at an insanely high level. This video was from their early years and is not really a great representation of how incredible they are. Enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
@@GaryHolloway-810 Weird Al couldn't even make Polka popular. But, if Weird Al ever picked the accordion back up and teamed up with MISA, I'd have to watch it. 🤪
Great reaction! So glad you've found Band Maid. You've started at the beginning, these five ladies are awesome, talented music makers. Looking forward to you reacting to more of their music, you won't be disappointed, I promise!
Welcome to the pigeon hole. This band is unlike any other you've listened to they the best rock band in the world. They put quality over quantity and they love their fans just as much as we love them. they wrote 2 songs for their fan they call them love letters .they were featured in a Netflix movie called Kate where they had 2 songs Blooming and Choose Me . they are better live than in studio. love the react . Long Live the PO!
Absolutely agree & you got the pigeon hole right. I commented on a Babymetal reaction once & said "I dive into the fox hole", someone reported me to YT cos they said i was glorifying snipers. I got a strike but lived to tell the tale.😆
Typical way this works when this is the first song you ever hear by them. (note that they didn't write this song - now they write all their own songs.) 1- Oh, cute girls in maid outfits. Probably sound terrible if they rely on a gimmick, or maybe they're faking it. 2- This is a great song. It rocks! Still not sure they're really playing though - that guitar solo was too good. 3 - You see a live clip next of say, Real Existence Live from their channel, and then it smacks you upside the head - holy crap these girls can really play!! 4 - You progress through present day, gradually figuring out that they have gotten exponentially better over the years, and they are now the best hard rock band in the world. Don't believe that? Keep listening to them and find out. They are one of the hardest working bands I've seen, and that girl in the pigtails? She started the band, but that guitar was mere decoration in this video - she couldn't really play it then. Now she's a very good rhythm guitarist and still does great background vocals, and writes all of the lyrics. That lead guitarist - she's a phenomenal player, and yet that's not her main strength. That would be songwriting, and not since Lennon/McCarthy (my opinion) has there been such a run of awesome songs (way over 100 now) that are all great and many flat out incredible, and ranging from ballads/power ballads, speed metal, 70's hard grooving rock (my faves), prog, pop/punk and sometimes all of this in the same song. Recommend you go sort of chronologically from here - go with Real Existence Live next, then Onset to get a better idea of their instrumental prowess and just go on through their catalogue. Their live videos are usually better, but the Blooming, Bubble and Manners MV's are all some of my faves. Typically, trying to pick your favorite maid or favorite song of theirs is like picking your favorite child - although harder. Their music is very positive and uplifting without making you want to stick your finger down your throat too - they have a magic, in that you always feel better (really) after listening to them. Happier...ready for your day. BM is a drug and I don't care how addicting.
This band is phenomenal. Let this sink in: perhaps this band's greatest strength is their creative, complex yet catchy songwriting - and yet Thrill is not a song written by them (and you can tell). This song comes from early in their career where they lacked creative control and - as I think is common in Japan - had most all of their own songs rejected by their label in favor of those written by more established songwriters, like Thrill. This was not a bad thing, as it enabled the band to learn more about songwriting and finding their own sound, and in the case of Thrill going viral, it literally enabled them to get enough recognition to continue on and eventually wrest creative control. But literally the more you listen to them, the better they get - until you realize they are one of the best rock bands to come around in decades (and to my mind, easily the best all-female rock band to ever come around). They are important to music.
On the 8th day, God created Miku Kobato. And on the 9th, she created Band Maid ! Band Maid since 2013. Making Rock and Roll great again ! Keep them coming !
Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-maid. They are one of the best rock bands in the world today. This song was their big breakthrough hit. They got even better! Check out Different, Choose me, Blooming, Freedom (live), Dice, Domination (live), Manners, After Life or Warning! Another Japanese band you should check out is Scandal. I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs.
Band-Maid can do anything from thrash rock to acoustic ballads. A good example of their diversity comes on the double feature video: "Manners" / "Black Hole". "Manners" is funky groove, while "Black Hole" is frantic, unrelenting speed. And the bass can be heard clearly in both -- one of their many great points (Misa the bassist is the favourite of many fans ... but then so is Akane the drummer, and Kanami the lead guitarist, and Saiki the vocalist, and Miku the pigeon .... er, lyricist, backup vocals and rhythm guitar -- and band founder and costume designer and spokesperson). Oh, and greetings from the big old West Island of New Zealand.
Welcome to Band-Maid. They have grown SO MUCH and are the real deal. Especially LIVE they are a FORCE and maybe you wanna do an reaction to one of their official LIVE videos from their channel. Glad you enjoyed it, for me personally they are the band that brought my love for music back, its not about their appereance, thats just a bonus, they are REALLY creative, talented, hard workers and care A LOT about their fans. Greetings from Germay, nice reaction :)
Good job Pandora!. Welcome to Band Maid, so glad you liked. If you want to listen to them one more time I would suggest a live version, there are several in their official YT channel. I think live is where they really make the difference. Thank you!.
That was an old song written for them. To get the full flavor of Band Maid you need to see them live. Play, Freedom, Domination, Choose me are all great live songs. Newer music videos to see are Manners and Warning. Welcome to the Unseen World of Band Maid.
Hi there Pandora. Greetings from another Kiwi Bandmaidiac I'm certain that you will be amazed and impressed by these 5 talented women. Their official TH-cam channel will provide you with a peek into their music over the past 8 years. Enjoy.😎😎👍
My first love with this band... so many years ago. This song will always be in my heart. And they just got better and better to amazing today! They have eng subs on the live version that they streamed this year... (I Think)
Welcome to the Pigeon hole!!! Dozens & dozens of great songs! 🔥They are phenomenal, you’re going to love the journey! Try: Play - official live video Domination - official live video Freedom - official live video Manners- official MV or official live Dice - official MV And the list goes on and on and on… Enjoy!
Saw Band Maid on a Japanese Music Show JMelo in 2013 or 2014 and I said to myself "wow" these girls are different. And I found myself coupled and hitched to they're bullet train ever since. Rock beyond metal...without Rock, there would be no metal! And this is the new blueprint of Rock forever a boysclub now "Dominated" by unlikely hero's of Japan's BandMaid! Rather than just another metal band, these girls are the best Hard Rock Band on earth! "Happy Holidays!"
Welcome to the fandom! I suggest the following Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God, Real Existence (live), Domination (live) & Warning (live)
More recent videos are much better than this song. Kanami, aka Kanamincho, lead guitar, is a musical genius. She writes the music, presents it to the band then they all make it the absolute best possible. Misa, bass, writes all of her bass parts and you will find out just how good she is in future videos. Miku, guitar and vocals, founded the band when she was working in a maid cafe. It was her idea to have a band play hard rock while wearing maid outfits. Jimmy Page was at one of their shows and wanted to meet Akane who plays drums. He called her the reincarnation of John Bonham. Saiki, lead vocals, refuses to wear an apron or anything looking like "maid" clothing. Her range is amazing as well as being able to add emotion to her singing. No two songs are alike with this band.
Oh, if you're already thinking here that these ladies are Badass, you're in for a few surprises. :) For 8 years now these highly talented ladies are on the road as a band, a catalog with well over 100 songs and not one of them can be called "bad". It offers variety, inventiveness and almost every song has this catchiness factor and is still so complex that you can even after repeated listening still hear something new. For quite many they are at the top of the rock genre and I don't have a single argument to contradict that. Until I came across exactly this video by chance a few years ago, I belonged to those who claimed with conviction that 'rock is dead'. Well, after this experience, this conviction was a thing of the past. Sounds exaggerated and unbelievable? Then I simply recommend 'Domination', 'Freedom' and 'Play' in their respective live versions, or from their music videos 'Real Existence', which is the direct follow-up single of this video here. This pigeon-hole is deep as hell and highly addictive if you're into this kind of music. Don't say we didn't warn you. :) I've been a guest on your channel for some Nightwish or the Eskimo Callboy videos so far, but secretly I've always wondered what you would think of these ladies. Therefore, I'm very happy about this video of yours, that you seem to like it and I also think it's good that you started with this video. These ladies will take you on a journey, I promise! :) Greetings from a German Maidiac _____________________ 【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️
Misa bass ,kanami guitar , welcome to the pigeon hole your journey has just start with the living legends known as band maid enjoy daydreaming would definitely wonderful t see there range but it doesn't matter because they have no bad songs live or music videos this band will make you shout and raise your hands and can make you cry your eyes out most of all it will make you amazed at the talent that was put together by miku the addition of saiki on lead vocals will rip your heart out they are the greatest band to come along in a long time not to forget akane who brings the thunder on drums
Welcome from Auckland, Pandora! If you're looking for more Band Maid, pop over to their TH-cam channel. If you wind up wanting to buy on CD/DVD/BluRay, you'll have to import direct.
This may not be BAND-MAIDS most complex song...But without it...there'd be no BAND-MAID.....And what a loss to the world that would have been. Long May They Reign.
Really great reaction and you'll never be able to close the box now, the treasures will continue to spill out with no end. As most have commented, you'll find that anything you listen to next will be great and the live videos will provide another side to their impressive studio videos and most fans will say that live is very much the best way to understand the power that this band is. Looking forward to you're next reaction and subbed based on your reaction to their very first MV from almost 7 years ago.
Ah the song that first got me to listen over 5 years for me. This is a great warm up for the awesomeness that is Band Maid. The best band in Rock now. There is so much other good stuff. They re did this song that is so much filthier and grungier. So much to dig in for later.
They just get better from here. Their next video Real Existence, I think, is much better. But if you watch one of their newer ones you can see just how far. I'll warn you though, they are hard rock but they don't stick to one sound. Rock core with punk, metal, blues, even jazz sometimes.
Love your honest reactions to all bands.Band Maid have the unique talent to put a smile on anyones face. Freedom live is the perfect song to pick you up if your having a bad day.Thanks Stu.
Thanks for reacting to my favourite band Band Maid. i would suggest you react to 'Freedom' next, the official live, you will love it ! Most of all I hope your Band Maid journey is as enjoyable as mine has been. Enjoy !!
I'd jump to the present if I was you. Sense the latest MV is about to hit 2 million views after less than 2 months, also it is finding audience beyond the rock and metal world and breaking into SE Asia, S Asia and South America. Go find it and work your way back. The old fans are maybe too attached to the good old stuff but I guess the women themselves would rather you tried their latest work. Also live versions of the Unseen World album. From earlier this year. Not a bad track on it. There should be a new album in the new year.
Daydreaming is a must this is a masterpiece of pure genius by kanami and the vocals y saiki will rip your heart out and kanami's solo will relieve you for your soul please music video only it's the best be well
Welcome to the pigeon hole that is Band-Maid. Cute and badass? check. Exponentially better now then when this vid came out 7 years ago. Try DOMINATION-LIVE next. At least 50+ more great songs after that. That sentence is as serious as a heart attack. Hearing is believing. You will very soon find out that BAND-MAID is Awesome. Peace.
Oh my gosh, you have opened the floodgates. Why do you love this? Because they may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative. You are going to get a lot of suggestions. I'm subscribing just to see you dive into this rabbit hole. Problem is most of the links get taken down pretty fast. These are a bunch that are official or unlikely to come down. First, a little background on the girls: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 29 years old Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo. Next, you have to listen to them live. They are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio. Freedom (Feb 14 2020) th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html Domination (Feb 14 2020) th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html Onset (Instrumental-insane!) th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html Daydreaming (slower ballad, gorgeous): th-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/w-d-xo.html If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. th-cam.com/video/R4PofsQYwn4/w-d-xo.html
Nice Pandora, you've stumbled upon another great band. These ladies go hard live, and they make great music videos. Here's a recent-ish live performance of Thrill (with subtitles) if you are interested. th-cam.com/video/XwRrpaSbaGk/w-d-xo.html. Can't wait to see more. 🤘
Please don't listen to any more BAND-MAID or your life is finished. I did , now its the only band I listen too and I have to everyday. I have to spend all my money on their live streams, music and merch ( I have no money left) I am now in love with 5 women from the other side of the world, not good for my relationship with my wife. So don't do it, I have warned you, oh and they have effected my vocab PO !
No other band breaks new gate like Band-Maid! I just subscribed in the hope that you'll be inspired enough by this old MV of theirs to watch some of their newer ones (eg, 'Sense', their last release, a month ago - th-cam.com/video/BWN6iOFjm9U/w-d-xo.html ) or, where they shine best, in a live performance (Domination - th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html ). With Babymetal one day and Band-Maid the next, all we can say is "Welcome to the world of brilliant female Japanese musicians, all creating the music for the 21st century!". Of course, you still have the all female Metal band Lovebites to see...and the Wagakki Band...and...and... Japan is music central!
Hey Pandora, so awesome that you love Band-Maid and want to build a playlist! Here's one thing you will absolutely NOT have to worry about: finding great songs. Their songwriting, led by lead guitarist Kanami Tono, is simply on another level. Their music forges together a blend of influences and genres to produce something truly unique and super-addictive. Their songs can be rockin', energetic, balladic, emotional, punk, pop(ish), jazzy, funky, serious, and sometimes all of these in the same song. Thrill is not a bad song to start with, but it was Band-Maid's first "break-out" song back in 2015. You'll be getting a lot of suggestions, but here are a few: Domination (live), Play (live), Warning (MV), Manners (MV or live), Black Hole (live), etc. If you like slow jams or ballads, try Daydreaming or endless story (both MVs) or the absolutely gorgeous Anemone (audio only). All of these are on their official site, and the label seems to be cool with reaction videos if taken from the Band-Maid channel.
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🐦 *Pandora Plays* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present)
A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos.
Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Blooming-2019*
*Dice-2018*
*Choose Me-2017*
*Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)*
At the end of your journey I hope you discover that *BAND-MAID* does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz.
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
This 2015 video was the make-it-or-break-it video for Band Maid. In fact at this point Miku couldn't even play the guitar since she thought she was only going to be a vocalist in the band. However this video did so well they decided that Band-Maid was going to be a successful project and that gave them the exposure and financial wherewithal to get started. This is before Misa and Saiki started dressing Gothic. Band-Maid is Jimmy Page approved!
In fact, the video for "Thrill" was released in November 2014.😉
Tip of the iceberg. I suggest the song "Play" next.
Welcome to Band-Maid!
Hello my friend. Wonderful sharing. I enjoy watching. Stay connected.
The journey begins.
I have it on good authority this is Hello Kitty's favorite band. Strawberry Shortcake's, as well.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single BAND-MAID song. Bon Voyage!
Oh Good! ;)
Pandora Welcome to BAID-MAID , they were formed in 2013 by , Miku Kobato (aka) Small Pigeon , has Red Rose in hair , Miku worked at a Japanese Maid Café , that's were she got the idea of a band dressed as maids playing hard rock music (its called the GAP ) what you see /what you hear , Miku plays Rhythm guitar 2nd vocals n writes the lyrics , the rest of the Band is Kanami Tono (aka) Mincho/shorty , Lead guitar/ shredder , writes n arranges the music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen , has Blue Rose in hair , Lead Vocals , Fan base known as Maidiac`s , Thrill was there first MV in 2014 , Live songs in front of audience to see are , Domination , Play , Freedom , MVs , Dice , Blooming , Daydreaming , Rinne , songs from virtual concert , Manners / Blackhole , Dice / Different , About Us , No God , They have over 100 songs all great .
Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html , PLAY: th-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/w-d-xo.html , CHOOSE ME: th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html , DOMINATION: th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html and WONDERLAND: th-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/w-d-xo.html , though they have superb music videos too.
Welcome aboard, Pandora. You are embarking on (along with many others - 130 million YT views!) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (118 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World” and new single drops), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular.
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, H-G-K, Black Hole, Sense, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 40 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: th-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/w-d-xo.html, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): th-cam.com/video/kfYQoWBlSpk/w-d-xo.html. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: th-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/w-d-xo.html, and finally by JOSER8845 in LA: th-cam.com/video/usWZvlGGDSs/w-d-xo.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid members are:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 30 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 30 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 31 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 29 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo/
■ [NEWS] Streaming Live "BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC" delivered on Saturday, December 25, 2021, ticket details and info at their official website. bandmaid.tokyo
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
@@PandoraPlaysMusic 🙏 Looking forward to more of your Band-Maid reactions! There's a deep, super fun Pigeon Hole to explore.
This is a difficult song to start with BAND-MAID, even though that's where most people start. It barely gives a hint of what they're capable of. The video isnt' even clear they're playing for themselves. They are :) They've pretty damned impressive, in particular at song structure and riff creation. This was written for them. Once their label allowed them to write their own stuff, it was lights out.
It was lights out for everyone else & lights on for those that discovered B-M :)
" The video isnt' even clear they're playing for themselves. They are :)" ... with one notable exception ... po ;)
Your opinion is that this video is a difficult song to start with because it barely gives a hint of what they are capable of. That is true (IMO) but it is the beginning of Band-Maid in vids. Starting at the beginning gives you a better insight into the road they have traveled musically, from playing music they didnt write to where they are today.
Woohooo! Another new Band Maid reactor! Welcome !
Tena koe, Pandora from NZ.
⚡BAND-MAID ROCKS⚡
BAND-MAID is celebrating its 8th year of formation. BAND was formed by a girl who came to Tokyo from a local city of Japan to become a singer when she was about 20 years old. Five unique and talented girls gathered. The members have not changed, and they are continuing their efforts to improve their playing ability. They are constantly writing new songs and cool songs. Three new songs were released at the end of October.
BAND-MAID is a hard rock band, but it's a very diverse band. Listen to different types of songs.
1 Thrill : The first music video that saved them from dissolution. Classic rock 2014
2 Sense : The theme song of the anime "Platinum End". Dramatic, fast hard rock with a classic intro. 2021.10
3 Bubble : A tribute to the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, funky rock
4 Different
: First anime opening song, new sense of high-speed rock. Anime is Log Horizon 3rd season. 2020.12
5 Daydreaming : Beautiful power ballad. Saiki and Kobato vocals and Kanami's guitar solo are wonderful.
6 Dice : Rhythmic hard rock singing women's independence
7 about us : A gift for fans who cannot meet in a pandemic. Beautiful ballad. 2021.02
8 Freedom : A power rock that walks around the stage and conveys a smile.
The transition from drum solo to lead guitar is the best.
9 Manners : Declaration to create new hard rock while inheriting classic rock. Cool hard rock. Rock'n'Roll never die.
10 alone : The song they wrote, composed and released for the first time. Medium speed Hard Rock 2016
11 Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips : Funky Hard Rock. A gift for fans of April Fool's Day .
12 Blooming : Vocals and chorus are impressive, and various types of music are fused.
13 RINNE : High-speed rhythmic heavy rock, inspired by the Japanese horror movie "RINNE : Reincarnation".
RINNE (Reincarnation) is also found in Eastern thought and Buddhist thought.
14 onset : Instrumental song for lead singer Saiki breaks, their great playing power and harmony.
15 Before Yesterday : Record of the first overseas performance, Sakura-Con in Seattle 2016. Melodic Rock with great lyrics.
16 Choose me : An insert song of the concert scene the Netflix movie KATE, they appeared as BAND MAID. Cool rock song.
17 Dragon Cry : The only song produced by Tony Visconti.
It's not their lyrics, but it sings about the future of human society and the earth. Great Heavy Classic Rock .
18 After Life : A homage to the maid cafe and band formation where Kobato worked. BAND-MAID Hard Rock .
Added ★ Peace & Love : Founder Miku Kobato's solo project. Pigeon saves the world. Funky pop rock.
Thank you so much!
These girls will melt your heart and eardrums at the same time!....Chur.
Welcome to the Pigeon hole, should you choose to enter. So glad you found them, stay with Band-Maid because these girls are for real and never disappoint. Band-Maid is:
Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee) "Gorilla" "Ah-chan") Drums (Akane eats a lot of bananas to keep her stamina up)
MISA (Mee-sah) "The Barefoot Assassin"- Bass (MISA is always barefoot when she plays)
Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) "Mincho" or "Kanamincho" Lead Guitar/Lead Songwriter
Miku Kobato (Mee-koo) "Little Pigeon" Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals (Her surname translates to "Little Pigeon"...po?)
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) "The Princess"- "Sai-chan" Lead Vocals
Suggested song for Pandora: Official Music Video for "Manners" BM is awesome live with an audience but their music videos are great as well. "Dice" "Blooming" "Real Existence"
Make room on that playlist - I predict it's going to fill up very quickly! Greetings from Canada.
They crushed it!!Cant wait to hear what we rockin out to next!🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🔥🔥🔥
ANYTHING that is an official live video is the best. Much better live than mv. Sampler list: domination, manners/black hole, wonderland, dice/different, about us, play, smile & mv are good. Dont miss their band-maiko mv's. Special treat.
This is the song/video that started it all for Band-Maid, and the rest is history. They are another excellent all-female rock band, specifically hard rock with some influences of jazz, soul, funk. Their style is unique.
They are incredible. Wait til you hear one of their live songs…I’d recommend either Domination or Play.
They have two fully English videos, but honestly, it's the quality of the talent that hooked me. Just go to their channel and randomly pick anything. They have a wide variety of songs with unique sounds. Or, do as I did, and watch them all in the order they came out and watch them grow.
Thank you so much ❤️
Thanks for nice reaction, Pandora.
This is from their infancy and they have evolved a lot since then.
Keep on rockin' and watch out, your playlist may end up totally flooded by Band-Maid songs!
This is ancient history when it comes to Band Maid.
That said...There is soooooooooooo much more to discover!!
Check out their official YT th-cam.com/channels/JToUvYrmkmTCR-bluEaQfA.html
pick anything.
This is from 2013-14.
What brought them from shelving the project basically.
Glad to have you along for the ride!!
I'm now subbed:)
MISA MISA MISA!
Nostalgia Nostalgia Nostalgia! 2014
Sai-chan still hasn't learned how to use her hands (holding on to the mike stand like it is a life preserver) and is wearing an apron
MISA wearing shoes and using a 4 string
Miku holding the Guitar like its a weapon (or neck ornament) not an instrument
Mincho before she changed to PRS Guitars
and of course
A-chan still with the little hat (and strangely not smiling)
Yes that's the comment.👍 When they were still tiny Maidettes :)
Band-Maid is extremely talented and considered one of the best hard rock bands in the world . I suggested them on your Lovebites video a few weeks ago and glad you gave them a try. Like Nightwish they shine when playing live. Some suggestions "Domination" Live "Real Existence" Live "Freedom" Live. Thank you so much , I'm sure you will enjoy them =)
Thank you so much for your recommendation! ❤️
Welcome Pandora! You have ironically stepped into a "Pandora's box" of incredible music. Band Maid can simply do anything, and everything they do is at an insanely high level. This video was from their early years and is not really a great representation of how incredible they are. Enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Welcome Pandora to your favourite new band. Whatever style of music you like BAND-MAID does it all....& then some :)
There was a blip on my Maidar this morning now I know why a new instant Maidiac.
@@knightofthefivemaids HAHA😄. Yep it was incoming fast :)
@@GaryHolloway-810 Even Polka?
@@FullTexanEffect 😆Haha. Very witty. Does Polka actually count as music cos i never see many (none in fact) people raving about it in the comments?
@@GaryHolloway-810 Weird Al couldn't even make Polka popular. But, if Weird Al ever picked the accordion back up and teamed up with MISA, I'd have to watch it. 🤪
I love this band ! please, more Band-maid !!!! (perhaps "freedom" ?)
Best Rock band in the world right now. They are at best Live.
Great reaction! So glad you've found Band Maid. You've started at the beginning, these five ladies are awesome, talented music makers. Looking forward to you reacting to more of their music, you won't be disappointed, I promise!
Yes... go for Dice...
Welcome to the pigeon hole. This band is unlike any other you've listened to they the best rock band in the world. They put quality over quantity and they love their fans just as much as we love them. they wrote 2 songs for their fan they call them love letters .they were featured in a Netflix movie called Kate where they had 2 songs Blooming and Choose Me . they are better live than in studio. love the react . Long Live the PO!
Absolutely agree & you got the pigeon hole right. I commented on a Babymetal reaction once & said "I dive into the fox hole", someone reported me to YT cos they said i was glorifying snipers. I got a strike but lived to tell the tale.😆
@@GaryHolloway-810 😏 ppl sometimes
Typical way this works when this is the first song you ever hear by them. (note that they didn't write this song - now they write all their own songs.)
1- Oh, cute girls in maid outfits. Probably sound terrible if they rely on a gimmick, or maybe they're faking it.
2- This is a great song. It rocks! Still not sure they're really playing though - that guitar solo was too good.
3 - You see a live clip next of say, Real Existence Live from their channel, and then it smacks you upside the head - holy crap these girls can really play!!
4 - You progress through present day, gradually figuring out that they have gotten exponentially better over the years, and they are now the best hard rock band in the world. Don't believe that? Keep listening to them and find out. They are one of the hardest working bands I've seen, and that girl in the pigtails? She started the band, but that guitar was mere decoration in this video - she couldn't really play it then. Now she's a very good rhythm guitarist and still does great background vocals, and writes all of the lyrics. That lead guitarist - she's a phenomenal player, and yet that's not her main strength. That would be songwriting, and not since Lennon/McCarthy (my opinion) has there been such a run of awesome songs (way over 100 now) that are all great and many flat out incredible, and ranging from ballads/power ballads, speed metal, 70's hard grooving rock (my faves), prog, pop/punk and sometimes all of this in the same song. Recommend you go sort of chronologically from here - go with Real Existence Live next, then Onset to get a better idea of their instrumental prowess and just go on through their catalogue. Their live videos are usually better, but the Blooming, Bubble and Manners MV's are all some of my faves. Typically, trying to pick your favorite maid or favorite song of theirs is like picking your favorite child - although harder. Their music is very positive and uplifting without making you want to stick your finger down your throat too - they have a magic, in that you always feel better (really) after listening to them. Happier...ready for your day. BM is a drug and I don't care how addicting.
Thanks so much:)
This band is phenomenal. Let this sink in: perhaps this band's greatest strength is their creative, complex yet catchy songwriting - and yet Thrill is not a song written by them (and you can tell). This song comes from early in their career where they lacked creative control and - as I think is common in Japan - had most all of their own songs rejected by their label in favor of those written by more established songwriters, like Thrill. This was not a bad thing, as it enabled the band to learn more about songwriting and finding their own sound, and in the case of Thrill going viral, it literally enabled them to get enough recognition to continue on and eventually wrest creative control. But literally the more you listen to them, the better they get - until you realize they are one of the best rock bands to come around in decades (and to my mind, easily the best all-female rock band to ever come around). They are important to music.
You don't sound like a Kiwi. You ain't seen nothin' yet! This is their very first Music Video from years ago. They really shine LIVE.
Warning every time you listen to a new Band Maid song it will be your favorite. Over 100 more favorite songs to go .
On the 8th day, God created Miku Kobato. And on the 9th, she created Band Maid ! Band Maid since 2013. Making Rock and Roll great again ! Keep them coming !
Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-maid. They are one of the best rock bands in the world today.
This song was their big breakthrough hit. They got even better!
Check out Different, Choose me, Blooming, Freedom (live), Dice, Domination (live), Manners, After Life or Warning!
Another Japanese band you should check out is Scandal. I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs.
This is their first official music video back in 2014 that started it all.
Band-Maid can do anything from thrash rock to acoustic ballads. A good example of their diversity comes on the double feature video: "Manners" / "Black Hole". "Manners" is funky groove, while "Black Hole" is frantic, unrelenting speed. And the bass can be heard clearly in both -- one of their many great points (Misa the bassist is the favourite of many fans ... but then so is Akane the drummer, and Kanami the lead guitarist, and Saiki the vocalist, and Miku the pigeon .... er, lyricist, backup vocals and rhythm guitar -- and band founder and costume designer and spokesperson).
Oh, and greetings from the big old West Island of New Zealand.
Welcome on board to this Band-Maid adventure. Looking forward to more Band-Maid content ;-)
Welcome to Band-Maid. They have grown SO MUCH and are the real deal. Especially LIVE they are a FORCE and maybe you wanna do an reaction to one of their official LIVE videos from their channel.
Glad you enjoyed it, for me personally they are the band that brought my love for music back, its not about their appereance, thats just a bonus, they are REALLY creative, talented, hard workers and care A LOT about their fans. Greetings from Germay, nice reaction :)
Greetings back, Michael:) thank you!
100+ Band-Maid songs to discover. Check out anything by them live…
Good job Pandora!. Welcome to Band Maid, so glad you liked. If you want to listen to them one more time I would suggest a live version, there are several in their official YT channel. I think live is where they really make the difference. Thank you!.
That was an old song written for them. To get the full flavor of Band Maid you need to see them live. Play, Freedom, Domination, Choose me are all great live songs. Newer music videos to see are Manners and Warning. Welcome to the Unseen World of Band Maid.
Hi there Pandora. Greetings from another Kiwi Bandmaidiac I'm certain that you will be amazed and impressed by these 5 talented women. Their official TH-cam channel will provide you with a peek into their music over the past 8 years. Enjoy.😎😎👍
Another kiwi Madiac thank God for that.
@@jeremydawkins8814 Man you're everywhere. I was gonna say "I like kiwi fruit does that count"?😁
@@jeremydawkins8814 Yes I'm proud to admit that I am smit. Cheers.
@@GaryHolloway-810 Stealth Maidiac hit and sink back into the Black Hole
@@paganrelic Embrace our Maids with out reserve.
My first love with this band... so many years ago. This song will always be in my heart. And they just got better and better to amazing today! They have eng subs on the live version that they streamed this year... (I Think)
Together with Lovebites the two best female rock / metalbands on earth. Try the live songs "Freedom" or "Domination", or some of their recent videos.
Welcome to the Pigeon hole!!!
Dozens & dozens of great songs! 🔥They are phenomenal, you’re going to love the journey!
Try:
Play - official live video
Domination - official live video
Freedom - official live video
Manners- official MV or official live
Dice - official MV
And the list goes on and on and on…
Enjoy!
Saw Band Maid on a Japanese Music Show JMelo in 2013 or 2014 and I said to myself "wow" these girls are different. And I found myself coupled and hitched to they're bullet train ever since. Rock beyond metal...without Rock, there would be no metal! And this is the new blueprint of Rock forever a boysclub now "Dominated" by unlikely hero's of Japan's BandMaid! Rather than just another metal band, these girls are the best Hard Rock Band on earth! "Happy Holidays!"
And to you, Happy holidays!
The guitar and the bass was amazing at 3:10. I like it a lot
Welcome to the fandom! I suggest the following Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God, Real Existence (live), Domination (live) & Warning (live)
Thank you so much!
More recent videos are much better than this song. Kanami, aka Kanamincho, lead guitar, is a musical genius. She writes the music, presents it to the band then they all make it the absolute best possible. Misa, bass, writes all of her bass parts and you will find out just how good she is in future videos. Miku, guitar and vocals, founded the band when she was working in a maid cafe. It was her idea to have a band play hard rock while wearing maid outfits. Jimmy Page was at one of their shows and wanted to meet Akane who plays drums. He called her the reincarnation of John Bonham. Saiki, lead vocals, refuses to wear an apron or anything looking like "maid" clothing. Her range is amazing as well as being able to add emotion to her singing. No two songs are alike with this band.
Oh, if you're already thinking here that these ladies are Badass, you're in for a few surprises. :)
For 8 years now these highly talented ladies are on the road as a band, a catalog with well over 100 songs and not one of them can be called "bad". It offers variety, inventiveness and almost every song has this catchiness factor and is still so complex that you can even after repeated listening still hear something new.
For quite many they are at the top of the rock genre and I don't have a single argument to contradict that. Until I came across exactly this video by chance a few years ago, I belonged to those who claimed with conviction that 'rock is dead'. Well, after this experience, this conviction was a thing of the past. Sounds exaggerated and unbelievable? Then I simply recommend 'Domination', 'Freedom' and 'Play' in their respective live versions, or from their music videos 'Real Existence', which is the direct follow-up single of this video here.
This pigeon-hole is deep as hell and highly addictive if you're into this kind of music. Don't say we didn't warn you. :)
I've been a guest on your channel for some Nightwish or the Eskimo Callboy videos so far, but secretly I've always wondered what you would think of these ladies. Therefore, I'm very happy about this video of yours, that you seem to like it and I also think it's good that you started with this video. These ladies will take you on a journey, I promise! :)
Greetings from a German Maidiac
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【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️
Misa bass ,kanami guitar , welcome to the pigeon hole your journey has just start with the living legends known as band maid enjoy daydreaming would definitely wonderful t see there range but it doesn't matter because they have no bad songs live or music videos this band will make you shout and raise your hands and can make you cry your eyes out most of all it will make you amazed at the talent that was put together by miku the addition of saiki on lead vocals will rip your heart out they are the greatest band to come along in a long time not to forget akane who brings the thunder on drums
Welcome from Auckland, Pandora! If you're looking for more Band Maid, pop over to their TH-cam channel. If you wind up wanting to buy on CD/DVD/BluRay, you'll have to import direct.
Band-Maid did not write this, skip on down,after this song they got control,I reccomend Dice live.
Hello from Kansas City and welcome to the best current rock band in the business 🤩
This may not be BAND-MAIDS most complex song...But without it...there'd be no BAND-MAID.....And what a loss to the world that would have been. Long May They Reign.
Always love seeing this song.. They are so cute in this video.. ✌️✌️
Really great reaction and you'll never be able to close the box now, the treasures will continue to spill out with no end. As most have commented, you'll find that anything you listen to next will be great and the live videos will provide another side to their impressive studio videos and most fans will say that live is very much the best way to understand the power that this band is. Looking forward to you're next reaction and subbed based on your reaction to their very first MV from almost 7 years ago.
Ah the song that first got me to listen over 5 years for me. This is a great warm up for the awesomeness that is Band Maid. The best band in Rock now. There is so much other good stuff. They re did this song that is so much filthier and grungier. So much to dig in for later.
They just get better from here. Their next video Real Existence, I think, is much better. But if you watch one of their newer ones you can see just how far. I'll warn you though, they are hard rock but they don't stick to one sound. Rock core with punk, metal, blues, even jazz sometimes.
Love your honest reactions to all bands.Band Maid have the unique talent to put a smile on anyones face. Freedom live is the perfect song to pick you up if your having a bad day.Thanks Stu.
Thanks so much, Stu. Means so much!
Thanks for reacting to my favourite band Band Maid. i would suggest you react to 'Freedom' next, the official live, you will love it ! Most of all I hope your Band Maid journey is as enjoyable as mine has been. Enjoy !!
I'd jump to the present if I was you. Sense the latest MV is about to hit 2 million views after less than 2 months, also it is finding audience beyond the rock and metal world and breaking into SE Asia, S Asia and South America.
Go find it and work your way back. The old fans are maybe too attached to the good old stuff but I guess the women themselves would rather you tried their latest work.
Also live versions of the Unseen World album. From earlier this year. Not a bad track on it.
There should be a new album in the new year.
Welcome to a debut Madiac in training from Auckland. Strap in this is only a small taste. The Main coarse keeps going.
"Thrill" is a B-M hors d'oeuvre.😋
@@GaryHolloway-810 hey you found it. Well done. Do we still get another maid day from Maniac tomorrow.
@@jeremydawkins8814 Yes we do cos Maniac said we were right :)
Daydreaming is a must this is a masterpiece of pure genius by kanami and the vocals y saiki will rip your heart out and kanami's solo will relieve you for your soul please music video only it's the best be well
Best band in the world
Welcome to the pigeon hole that is Band-Maid. Cute and badass? check. Exponentially better now then when this vid came out 7 years ago. Try DOMINATION-LIVE next. At least 50+ more great songs after that. That sentence is as serious as a heart attack. Hearing is believing. You will very soon find out that BAND-MAID is Awesome. Peace.
Thanks so much!
I love this reaction! Great job! Great band !
It's the Asian version of The Warning. But The Warming Shattered Hearts is the best .
🎼 ❤️👍
Should do live version even better
Oh my gosh, you have opened the floodgates. Why do you love this? Because they may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative.
You are going to get a lot of suggestions. I'm subscribing just to see you dive into this rabbit hole. Problem is most of the links get taken down pretty fast. These are a bunch that are official or unlikely to come down. First, a little background on the girls:
Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old
MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old
Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 29 years old
Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old
Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old
Miku was working in a Maid Café after being in an idol group that didn’t break through. She envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, after finding a Kanami guitar cover on line; Kanami then recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Akane and MISA had been students together at the Tokyo Music Academy. The group decided they needed more vocal “oomph”, and collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when they started, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that she is really adding to the music mix, and Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo.
Next, you have to listen to them live. They are that rare band that sound perfect live, even better than in the studio.
Freedom (Feb 14 2020) th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
Domination (Feb 14 2020) th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
Choose Me (Feb 14 2020) th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html
Onset (Instrumental-insane!) th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html
Daydreaming (slower ballad, gorgeous): th-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/w-d-xo.html
If you want more background, I suggest you react to this classic interview. It's hilarious, it's insightful, you will learn their names for good, and their cuteness will destroy your brain. Oh, and they are completely nuts. th-cam.com/video/R4PofsQYwn4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much!
Greatest rock band on the planet!
If you have a choice between and stufio always choose live. They are much better playing off the energy of an audience!
Nice Pandora, you've stumbled upon another great band. These ladies go hard live, and they make great music videos. Here's a recent-ish live performance of Thrill (with subtitles) if you are interested. th-cam.com/video/XwRrpaSbaGk/w-d-xo.html. Can't wait to see more. 🤘
Please don't listen to any more BAND-MAID or your life is finished. I did , now its the only band I listen too and I have to everyday. I have to spend all my money on their live streams, music and merch ( I have no money left) I am now in love with 5 women from the other side of the world, not good for my relationship with my wife. So don't do it, I have warned you, oh and they have effected my vocab PO !
Kuruppo A.S. For one minute when i read your first sentence i thought you were being serious. Then i realised it was you & parity was restored.🙂
There is another me in this world? Wow
Please check out Hanabie - We Love Sweets
Insane!🥰❤️🤩♥️💝😻
No other band breaks new gate like Band-Maid! I just subscribed in the hope that you'll be inspired enough by this old MV of theirs to watch some of their newer ones (eg, 'Sense', their last release, a month ago - th-cam.com/video/BWN6iOFjm9U/w-d-xo.html ) or, where they shine best, in a live performance (Domination - th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html ). With Babymetal one day and Band-Maid the next, all we can say is "Welcome to the world of brilliant female Japanese musicians, all creating the music for the 21st century!". Of course, you still have the all female Metal band Lovebites to see...and the Wagakki Band...and...and... Japan is music central!
listen to them live sweety
Hell yeah!
We got some comedy shows coming?