There are four officially released true instrumental songs, and several instrumental versions of their regular songs as well (for example, there is an instrumental version of the entire Unseen World album). The main instrumentals, in order of release are: (0. Go Nuts. No official release. The lost instrumental) 1. Onset. This was a bonus track on a limited edition iirc. 2. Don't Be Long. This was released on the "Different" single. 3. Without Holding Back. This is in some editions of the Unseen World album. 4. From Now On. This is the opening track on the Unleash EP. I tend to view Onset and Without Holding Back as similar in having a bit more of a very high level jam session feel (that's not to diminish how good they are). I view Don't Be Long and From Now On as having more of a true song feel to them, in that you could put vocals in them, but the instrumentation already has the feel of vocals. Personally I prefer Don't Be Long and From Now On over Onset and Without Holding Back, but you can't go wrong with any of them.
Eddie Van Halen smiles everytime this song is played! That's Kanami or Mincho, shredding master! MISA, MISA, MISA! This is one of the best, but "Without Holding Back" is my favorite! That said, the instrumental version of "Giovanni" is on another level, insanity in the best way!
"Onset" was around the 4th or 5th track I heard from The Maids over two years ago and it's what moved Band-Maid from "Great Band" to "Special Band" .I thought, "Wait, they can do THIS, too?!!!" I've since said that same thing, like, twenty times. It's CRAZY. "Blooming", "Puzzle", "Manners", Black Hole. I could go on..and on...and on. Thanks much Sycho! 🕊
MANNERS, BLACK HOLE Live! You want their range, shredding, solos, groove, chaos? This is it! It's a two for one video and I can't get enough of it! You will enjoy! No need to thank me, they did all the work!
Sycho, you were impressed? And they did it with little lighting and lasers shooting all over the place. I was lucky enough to see and hear both FROM NOW ON and ONSET back to back on last year's tour TWICE. They only did that 4 times last year. And only once this year at TGT but not back to back. WITHOUT HOLDING BACK is the other instrumental you're thinking of and I'll put that one third. GIOVANNI is a song with vocals but there is a "white room" instrumental version out there that is not to be missed and I love love love that one also. BAND-MAID is just Awesome at pushing all the right buttons for me that it's kind of uncanny. But who's complaining? Peace. 2.46
GIOVANNI thats it lol thank you was looking through comments trying to find it lol. And so lucky to see them back to back multiple times must of been killer shows. And yes I noticed the low light and of course the lasers and was thinking it must be a huge pain to try to play while all thats going on but they nailed it. Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching
@@SychoNation You're welcome. They have videos that show them practicing blindfolded. Just an FYI- their shows outside of Japan currently won't have that type of lighting. Just your standard hit or miss blinking spotlights. The Maids are having fun and want to make sure you are having fun too.
aww it sucks that outside of Japan the lighting people won't do this for them. Still can not wait till I get my chance to see them live as I got to see just what everyone is talking about with these songs (the instrumentals) being dead on every time.
I'm sure that as a pianist since she was 4 the tapping wasn't a huge leap for her. Even so she has said that she practised tapping so intensly that she made her fingers bleed.
@@SychoNation MISA, the bass player, also played piano since she was four years old. So both have serious finger strength and dexterity. They both also have perfect pitch reportedly.
Listening to "Onset" was my moment of epiphany concerning Band-Maid. I had only watched a few other Band-Maid videos and was just happy to hear good, original music again, but then I saw "Onset" and realized that this was something different. This wasn't just rock or metal, it was also prog and fusion, it was music that pushed my mind places unimagined. This is great music from a great band and I would not believe they could top this performance. Until I heard "From Now On" - I cried the first time I heard it.
The only reason they are not on everyone's SPOTIFY list is simply because they don't sing in english. Any real fan of rock or music must listen to that. I don't speak japanese but it's easy to ear the musicality in Saiki and Miku's voices and lyrics. The rock is not dead, it just move to Japan.🤘⛩ Listen to the double features MANNERS and BLACK HOLE live.
Even though it has lyrics. Band Miad's song "Play" has a strong instrumental introduction to the song. I can't remember which live video that has it, but it's awesome.
Nah, Without Holding Back is better believe it or not. And don't forget Don't Be Long! They don't have official vids for these, but there is a BlueRay video of WHB.
Thank you for nice reaction. I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo) th-cam.com/video/l9ibUQ-V-Z4/w-d-xo.html "DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV) th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction. For me to rank Band-Maid's instrumentals depends on what I'm doing. When I drive my car, I like "Onset". When I am doing my workouts, I queue up their dance songs, "Without Holding Back" and that "Intro" link I sent to you. When I'm just sitting around chilling, probably go with "From Now On".
Band-Maid - the best band on the planet. Akane - drums; Kanami - lead guitar; Misa - bass; Miku - backing vocals/rhythm guitar ... and Saiki on lead vocal is incredible. They don't have a bad song - and they have over 120 of them.
To me, the most impressive thing about this song is the intricate composition of it. Some instrumentals are just ad hoc, in the moment performances that are almost freestyle in nature. But Kanami is a musical genius and a true savant and created a masterpiece. I grew up with rock bands playing instrumentals on a regular basis and with strictly instrumental groups like Don Wilson and the Ventures (who have been very popular in Japan since they first went there in the very early 1960's, and there are still Ventures Tribute bands in Japan even today), The Rip Chords, The Tornados and from England, The Shadows. But Band Maid went above and beyond in bringing this composition to life. Every section of the song was done perfectly without a single hiccup. And everyone got their chance to shine individually. But Akane on drums was actual perfection, her fills were.........amazing. Everyone did their parts to perfection. I saw them twice last year on the US tour and they played Onset at both and From Now On at one of them. There is nothing like seeing it live to understand how incredible it is.
Fine reaction Mr Sycho ! I'll think outside the box here and suggest Turn Me On (live Zepp Tokyo 2018 )...Flying High (off the Conquerer album )...Decided By Myself ( off Just Bring It )...Any would give you an opportunity for more joyful expletives !
Thi isn't even one of their hard ones. Compared to instrumentals like 'Without Holding Back, or even, 'From Now On', this would be considered and easy one.
Here's your cheat sheet... Welcome! Band-Maid has no "best" of anything....they're ALL the best. Don't even try to hold a competition, you will fail. Band-Maid Is: Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee or Ah-kah-nay) -Drums Nickname: “Ah-chan” and "Gorilla" because she eats bananas for her stamina and is a BEAST on drums. MISA (Mee-sah) - Bass Guitar Nickname: "The Barefoot Assassin" MISA always performs barefoot as she states she like to feel the music through her feet, and "kills" everything she plays. Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) - Lead Guitar/Genius Songwriter Nickname: "Mincho" “Kanamincho” Miku Kobato(Mee-koo) -Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals. Hardest working girls in music Nickname: "Little Pigeon" (Miku’s surname means “Little Pigeon”) ....po! Getting caughtup in Band-Maid means going down the “Pigeon Hole”…….. no rabbits here. Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) -Lead Vocals Nickname: "The Princess" “Si-chan” Saiki is the Princess but Miku is Queen
WITHOUT HOLDING BACK is my favorite but this was the first Band Maid song that made me realize the absolute potential of this band. I always really liked them and thought they were excellent but for an old guy like me it took it to a new level. Wait until you really dig deep and find out the huge range they cover. They've kind of become their own genre. Try RINNE, ABOUT US and MANNERS to get an idea of the range. I'm sure any other Maidiac would give you an entirely different set and be correct in their assessment. The next one you hear can always be your favorite. The sound of happy surprise.
This is an early work. You are right. They are collectively and individually off the talent scale. Little Kanami in particular - she writes this stuff.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm also looking forward to the next BAND-MAID reaction. Now for your question... To be honest, it's impossible to decide the top three songs of BAND-MAID, not just instrumentals. I think everyone would probably agree on this. ☺️ Because the instrumental is certainly wonderful, but if you continue this journey, you will also notice how wonderful the vocalist SAIKI is. As a result, you have to decide the top three from over 120 great songs. They will be releasing a greatest hits album with 30 songs this summer, but if I were to choose the songs, 60 songs would not be enough. 💦 Surprisingly, there are no instrumentals on this album. But soon you will realize it.
You made a comment that most metal bands could NOT play this song but you never explained why. Could you elaborate on that? FYI they have a total of 5 instrumental songs.....!. 1. Without Holding Back. 2. Onset. 3. Don't Be Long. 4. From Now On. 5. Go Nuts (which is a poor quality audio recording from someones phone.)
its not so much could not as they would need ridiculous amounts of practice especially to match the guitar solo where she was not only playing notes on the top of the neck but tapping bottom frets to also get different notes. That skill is one of many MANY years of practice and is not easily mimicked. So I may have mispoke saying they couldn't do it but more so that it would take A LOT of practice and dedication to learning just that one area of the song
I think lots of metal bands could play it, but nobody but Band- Maid could write it. The simultaneous combo of fun, not self-indulgent, beautifully composed and arranged, flashy, catchy, and melodic is something few bands can nail all six aspects of. Maybe there's only 5 aspects because I dunno if you could have the others and somehow still be self- indulgent.
Great reaction. Thank you. Have you noticed how Misa switched from picking to slapping. Not many bassists can do that. Check instrumental Giovanni. It’s mind blowing.
Tapping has been done to death. However, Kanami’s approach takes it from spandex & showboating to elegance inside a composition. She’s played piano since age 3 so that informs her note choices. Listen closely as her left hand plays “rhythm guitar” as her right hand taps the “lyrics.” “Blooming” is another example where she does this. I agree with you that today’s rock and metal bands would be hard-pressed to even attempt a Band-Maid cover. I have yet to see anyone on TH-cam cover a Band-Maid song. Maybe a single part, but no band can do what they do. Why? 1) They are supremely balanced. Not one instrument overplays or underplays. No egos translates through the music. You won’t find five guys with this much talent and no egos 2) Tone. The tone of guitar is in the hands. Compressed, distorted, whatever, it’s the hands that carry the music and their hands are unique 3) The techniques. Misa’s bass lines are essentially four minutes of lead playing, switching seamlessly between pick and slap. Kanami’s a guitar goddess but she plays as a servant leader, completely restrained and unleashed at the same time. Akane’s grace (watch her from behind, almost gliding over the cymbals) combined with ruthless power. Drummers will understand. Even the Professor Neil Peart knew he needed help when he began tackling jazz. That’s just the start. These five women are exceptional individuals. However, they all combine and complement each other so that the end product is greater than the individual parts My humble opinion, of course 🎸 ❤
Fyi...dont know where your located but the August leg of their 10th Anniversary US tour...Chicago(Lollapalooza) plus solo show night before, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Spokane, Sacramento, Anaheim, Mexico City. I'll leave the "next song" suggestions to the others sure to come.
I am in Canada not the States unfortunately Im currently going to search ticket master and see if they are hitting LITERALLY ANYWHERE in Canada lol. Thank you for the info though and thanks for watching :)
As instrumental musicians, they are great. As a group with Saiki (lead vocals) they are fantastic. Any style or genre they choose to take they just kill it. Many (me included) have said that this group reignited their love for rock music.
Don't forget 'Go Nuts.' But a lot fewer people have heard that one. For me, it's tied between 'Onset' and 'From Now On' and there can't be a tiebreaker.
I play and I can tell you, their playing is so, so clean, as you mentioned. Then add their technical skills- mind blowing. A few elements to mention- Akane's drumming alway seems to have so much time when doing the most complicated elements, Misa's bass- pick, finger style and slapping/popping all in a couple of bars and Kanami's guitar- she has the fastest fingers when playing individual notes that I have ever seen. Their most interesting music is to be found on the album Unseen World- from Manners (Blues/rock) to hard rock/prog/metal in the rest of the songs- just crazy.
Thanks for the great reaction! This is a reaction channel, you should pause the video anytime you want. I would recommend that when you do, just back it up 5-10 seconds or to a point that you pick up between solos or whatever. Most of the time a disclaimer at the beginning of the video that you will be pausing appeases the haters, and tell them if they want to see the whole song in it's entirety I recommend they go to their band's channel. Link is in the description. You will catch crap if you pause in the middle of the lead guitarist's (Kanami, aka "Mincho") solo. I forget what they say, something like "Quiet, Mincho is speaking". Drummer Akane aka "Gorilla", eats bananas, autographs the peel and tosses it in the audience. Many audience members bring bananas. Bassist Misa aka "The Barefoot Assassin", her garb is a Ninja outfit, drinks whiskey while performing. Misa will switch back and forth between picking and slapping by tucking the pick under her fingers without missing a beat. You can see it at 4:02-4:05 in this video. Back up vocals and Rhythm guitarist Miku aka "Pigeon", says "Po" at the end of all her sentences, formed the band. Lead vocalist is Saiki aka "Ice Queen" for her expressionless face.
Band-Maid always brings an ONSET of love, appreciation and happiness to their viewers. Why? Because they're so damn good -- good-natured, good-hearted, good-looking, and beyond good as writers, players and performers. Wow, right?! Thx, Sy!
Onset is such an amazing song, and it is currently on place 48 in my Band-Maid song list ranking. From Now On is on place 23. There is a saying among maidiacs that anything in top50 is a favorite song.
If you want another tapping lesson check out Band-Maids "Blooming" MV =) These ladies are the best by far ! Thanks Sycho ✌🤘
I'll def check it out thank you for the suggestion
Yeah yeah yeah! “Blooming” next!!
Giovanni instrumental!
There are four officially released true instrumental songs, and several instrumental versions of their regular songs as well (for example, there is an instrumental version of the entire Unseen World album). The main instrumentals, in order of release are:
(0. Go Nuts. No official release. The lost instrumental)
1. Onset. This was a bonus track on a limited edition iirc.
2. Don't Be Long. This was released on the "Different" single.
3. Without Holding Back. This is in some editions of the Unseen World album.
4. From Now On. This is the opening track on the Unleash EP.
I tend to view Onset and Without Holding Back as similar in having a bit more of a very high level jam session feel (that's not to diminish how good they are). I view Don't Be Long and From Now On as having more of a true song feel to them, in that you could put vocals in them, but the instrumentation already has the feel of vocals.
Personally I prefer Don't Be Long and From Now On over Onset and Without Holding Back, but you can't go wrong with any of them.
Poor *Hard Wash,* forgotten by the winds of time.
I like you pausing and talking. I can watch the video any time.
i appreciate that thank you
I discovered Band Maid 4 mont5hs ago. I flew to Houston last month to see them live. WORTH IT.
Hey cool you're a man of his word. You said you'd react to it & you have.🙂👍
Eddie Van Halen smiles everytime this song is played! That's Kanami or Mincho, shredding master! MISA, MISA, MISA! This is one of the best, but "Without Holding Back" is my favorite! That said, the instrumental version of "Giovanni" is on another level, insanity in the best way!
"Onset" was around the 4th or 5th track I heard from The Maids over two years ago and it's what moved Band-Maid from "Great Band" to "Special Band" .I thought, "Wait, they can do THIS, too?!!!" I've since said that same thing, like, twenty times. It's CRAZY. "Blooming", "Puzzle", "Manners", Black Hole. I could go on..and on...and on. Thanks much Sycho! 🕊
Amen. "Onset" for months gave me chills after I first heard it.
Band Maid doing...Band Maid things! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊
Dammit now I gotta send Chase another nickel
@@stevehall5128 😁
MANNERS, BLACK HOLE Live! You want their range, shredding, solos, groove, chaos? This is it! It's a two for one video and I can't get enough of it! You will enjoy! No need to thank me, they did all the work!
Sycho, you were impressed? And they did it with little lighting and lasers shooting all over the place. I was lucky enough to see and hear both FROM NOW ON and ONSET back to back on last year's tour TWICE. They only did that 4 times last year. And only once this year at TGT but not back to back. WITHOUT HOLDING BACK is the other instrumental you're thinking of and I'll put that one third. GIOVANNI is a song with vocals but there is a "white room" instrumental version out there that is not to be missed and I love love love that one also. BAND-MAID is just Awesome at pushing all the right buttons for me that it's kind of uncanny. But who's complaining? Peace. 2.46
GIOVANNI thats it lol thank you was looking through comments trying to find it lol. And so lucky to see them back to back multiple times must of been killer shows. And yes I noticed the low light and of course the lasers and was thinking it must be a huge pain to try to play while all thats going on but they nailed it. Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching
@@SychoNation You're welcome. They have videos that show them practicing blindfolded. Just an FYI- their shows outside of Japan currently won't have that type of lighting. Just your standard hit or miss blinking spotlights. The Maids are having fun and want to make sure you are having fun too.
aww it sucks that outside of Japan the lighting people won't do this for them. Still can not wait till I get my chance to see them live as I got to see just what everyone is talking about with these songs (the instrumentals) being dead on every time.
@@jkkansasband7056 Can i categorically state that i was impressed.🙋♂️
@@SychoNation There was a video of them practicing blind folded for a concert, so playing in the dark should be no problem......lol. great reaction!!
I'm sure that as a pianist since she was 4 the tapping wasn't a huge leap for her. Even so she has said that she practised tapping so intensly that she made her fingers bleed.
See true dedication to her art right there. Freaking insane
@@SychoNation
MISA, the bass player, also played piano since she was four years old.
So both have serious finger strength and dexterity.
They both also have perfect pitch reportedly.
Listening to "Onset" was my moment of epiphany concerning Band-Maid. I had only watched a few other Band-Maid videos and was just happy to hear good, original music again, but then I saw "Onset" and realized that this was something different. This wasn't just rock or metal, it was also prog and fusion, it was music that pushed my mind places unimagined. This is great music from a great band and I would not believe they could top this performance. Until I heard "From Now On" - I cried the first time I heard it.
👍👍 try ASTERISM・DAWN next 🎻
already on the channel
The only reason they are not on everyone's SPOTIFY list is simply because they don't sing in english. Any real fan of rock or music must listen to that. I don't speak japanese but it's easy to ear the musicality in Saiki and Miku's voices and lyrics. The rock is not dead, it just move to Japan.🤘⛩ Listen to the double features MANNERS and BLACK HOLE live.
My ranking of the instrumentals:
Without Holding Back
From Now On
Onset
Don't Be Long?
They have a new live video: Puzzle You will enjoy that 😉Lead guitarist Kanami 🙂
Even though it has lyrics. Band Miad's song "Play" has a strong instrumental introduction to the song. I can't remember which live video that has it, but it's awesome.
Ill add er to the list lol thanks for the suggestion
Play was originally meant to be an instrumental but Saiki really liked it so she asked Miku to write lyrics for it.
Nah, Without Holding Back is better believe it or not. And don't forget Don't Be Long! They don't have official vids for these, but there is a BlueRay video of WHB.
Try PLAY, from the same concert.
Thank you for nice reaction.
I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo)
th-cam.com/video/l9ibUQ-V-Z4/w-d-xo.html
"DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV)
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Great reaction. For me to rank Band-Maid's instrumentals depends on what I'm doing. When I drive my car, I like "Onset". When I am doing my workouts, I queue up their dance songs, "Without Holding Back" and that "Intro" link I sent to you. When I'm just sitting around chilling, probably go with "From Now On".
Don't forget Don't Be Long. Actually my 2d favorite of the instrumentals
@@falconsooner you beat me to it.
Band-Maid - the best band on the planet. Akane - drums; Kanami - lead guitar; Misa - bass; Miku - backing vocals/rhythm guitar ... and Saiki on lead vocal is incredible. They don't have a bad song - and they have over 120 of them.
WITHOUT HOLDING BACK・・This song is great, but I can't rank it compared to other songs.
I know exactly what to say, more please !
To me, the most impressive thing about this song is the intricate composition of it. Some instrumentals are just ad hoc, in the moment performances that are almost freestyle in nature. But Kanami is a musical genius and a true savant and created a masterpiece. I grew up with rock bands playing instrumentals on a regular basis and with strictly instrumental groups like Don Wilson and the Ventures (who have been very popular in Japan since they first went there in the very early 1960's, and there are still Ventures Tribute bands in Japan even today), The Rip Chords, The Tornados and from England, The Shadows. But Band Maid went above and beyond in bringing this composition to life. Every section of the song was done perfectly without a single hiccup. And everyone got their chance to shine individually. But Akane on drums was actual perfection, her fills were.........amazing. Everyone did their parts to perfection. I saw them twice last year on the US tour and they played Onset at both and From Now On at one of them. There is nothing like seeing it live to understand how incredible it is.
2:45. You've never really listened to Killing Joke, have you? They are another "god tier" band.
Fine reaction Mr Sycho ! I'll think outside the box here and suggest Turn Me On (live Zepp Tokyo 2018 )...Flying High (off the Conquerer album )...Decided By Myself ( off Just Bring It )...Any would give you an opportunity for more joyful expletives !
Thi isn't even one of their hard ones. Compared to instrumentals like 'Without Holding Back, or even, 'From Now On', this would be considered and easy one.
Here's your cheat sheet... Welcome! Band-Maid has no "best" of anything....they're ALL the best. Don't even try to hold a competition, you will fail.
Band-Maid Is:
Akane Hirose (Ah-kah-nee or Ah-kah-nay) -Drums Nickname: “Ah-chan” and "Gorilla" because she eats bananas for her stamina and is a BEAST on drums.
MISA (Mee-sah) - Bass Guitar Nickname: "The Barefoot Assassin" MISA always performs barefoot as she states she like to feel the music through her feet, and "kills" everything she plays.
Kanami Tono (Kah-nah-mee) - Lead Guitar/Genius Songwriter Nickname: "Mincho" “Kanamincho”
Miku Kobato(Mee-koo) -Rhythm Guitar/Lyricist/Founder/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals. Hardest working girls in music Nickname: "Little Pigeon" (Miku’s surname means “Little Pigeon”) ....po! Getting caughtup in Band-Maid means going down the “Pigeon Hole”…….. no rabbits here.
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-kee) -Lead Vocals Nickname: "The Princess" “Si-chan” Saiki is the Princess but Miku is Queen
WITHOUT HOLDING BACK is my favorite but this was the first Band Maid song that made me realize the absolute potential of this band. I always really liked them and thought they were excellent but for an old guy like me it took it to a new level. Wait until you really dig deep and find out the huge range they cover. They've kind of become their own genre. Try RINNE, ABOUT US and MANNERS to get an idea of the range. I'm sure any other Maidiac would give you an entirely different set and be correct in their assessment. The next one you hear can always be your favorite. The sound of happy surprise.
This is an early work. You are right. They are collectively and individually off the talent scale. Little Kanami in particular - she writes this stuff.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
I'm also looking forward to the next BAND-MAID reaction.
Now for your question...
To be honest, it's impossible to decide the top three songs of BAND-MAID, not just instrumentals.
I think everyone would probably agree on this. ☺️
Because the instrumental is certainly wonderful, but if you continue this journey, you will also notice how wonderful the vocalist SAIKI is.
As a result, you have to decide the top three from over 120 great songs.
They will be releasing a greatest hits album with 30 songs this summer, but if I were to choose the songs, 60 songs would not be enough. 💦
Surprisingly, there are no instrumentals on this album.
But soon you will realize it.
You made a comment that most metal bands could NOT play this song but you never explained why. Could you elaborate on that? FYI they have a total of 5 instrumental songs.....!. 1. Without Holding Back. 2. Onset. 3. Don't Be Long. 4. From Now On. 5. Go Nuts (which is a poor quality audio recording from someones phone.)
its not so much could not as they would need ridiculous amounts of practice especially to match the guitar solo where she was not only playing notes on the top of the neck but tapping bottom frets to also get different notes. That skill is one of many MANY years of practice and is not easily mimicked. So I may have mispoke saying they couldn't do it but more so that it would take A LOT of practice and dedication to learning just that one area of the song
I think lots of metal bands could play it, but nobody but Band- Maid could write it. The simultaneous combo of fun, not self-indulgent, beautifully composed and arranged, flashy, catchy, and melodic is something few bands can nail all six aspects of. Maybe there's only 5 aspects because I dunno if you could have the others and somehow still be self- indulgent.
I think my very favorite instrumental is the next one. I haven't heard it yet, but it kicks ass.
The best type of answer
Thanks Sycho!
👍👍👍👍👍
Great reaction. Thank you. Have you noticed how Misa switched from picking to slapping. Not many bassists can do that. Check instrumental Giovanni. It’s mind blowing.
Tapping has been done to death. However, Kanami’s approach takes it from spandex & showboating to elegance inside a composition. She’s played piano since age 3 so that informs her note choices.
Listen closely as her left hand plays “rhythm guitar” as her right hand taps the “lyrics.”
“Blooming” is another example where she does this.
I agree with you that today’s rock and metal bands would be hard-pressed to even attempt a Band-Maid cover.
I have yet to see anyone on TH-cam cover a Band-Maid song. Maybe a single part, but no band can do what they do.
Why?
1) They are supremely balanced. Not one instrument overplays or underplays. No egos translates through the music. You won’t find five guys with this much talent and no egos
2) Tone. The tone of guitar is in the hands. Compressed, distorted, whatever, it’s the hands that carry the music and their hands are unique
3) The techniques. Misa’s bass lines are essentially four minutes of lead playing, switching seamlessly between pick and slap. Kanami’s a guitar goddess but she plays as a servant leader, completely restrained and unleashed at the same time.
Akane’s grace (watch her from behind, almost gliding over the cymbals) combined with ruthless power. Drummers will understand. Even the Professor Neil Peart knew he needed help when he began tackling jazz.
That’s just the start. These five women are exceptional individuals. However, they all combine and complement each other so that the end product is greater than the individual parts
My humble opinion, of course 🎸 ❤
Fyi...dont know where your located but the August leg of their 10th Anniversary US tour...Chicago(Lollapalooza) plus solo show night before, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Spokane, Sacramento, Anaheim, Mexico City.
I'll leave the "next song" suggestions to the others sure to come.
I am in Canada not the States unfortunately Im currently going to search ticket master and see if they are hitting LITERALLY ANYWHERE in Canada lol. Thank you for the info though and thanks for watching :)
@SychoNation no Canada this year. They just played Detroit a in May tho.
awww very disappointed but screw it i might have to make a visit to the states if I can get the funds together in time
@SychoNation just watched your Domination react. Your a drummer...then you gotta see Freedom live
i will add it to the ever growing list lol thanks so much for the suggestion
From now on, don’t be long. Giovanni. Onset. Wonderland.
As instrumental musicians, they are great. As a group with Saiki (lead vocals) they are fantastic. Any style or genre they choose to take they just kill it. Many (me included) have said that this group reignited their love for rock music.
Don't forget 'Go Nuts.' But a lot fewer people have heard that one.
For me, it's tied between 'Onset' and 'From Now On' and there can't be a tiebreaker.
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I play and I can tell you, their playing is so, so clean, as you mentioned. Then add their technical skills- mind blowing. A few elements to mention- Akane's drumming alway seems to have so much time when doing the most complicated elements, Misa's bass- pick, finger style and slapping/popping all in a couple of bars and Kanami's guitar- she has the fastest fingers when playing individual notes that I have ever seen. Their most interesting music is to be found on the album Unseen World- from Manners (Blues/rock) to hard rock/prog/metal in the rest of the songs- just crazy.
Thanks for the great reaction! This is a reaction channel, you should pause the video anytime you want. I would recommend that when you do, just back it up 5-10 seconds or to a point that you pick up between solos or whatever. Most of the time a disclaimer at the beginning of the video that you will be pausing appeases the haters, and tell them if they want to see the whole song in it's entirety I recommend they go to their band's channel. Link is in the description. You will catch crap if you pause in the middle of the lead guitarist's (Kanami, aka "Mincho") solo. I forget what they say, something like "Quiet, Mincho is speaking". Drummer Akane aka "Gorilla", eats bananas, autographs the peel and tosses it in the audience. Many audience members bring bananas. Bassist Misa aka "The Barefoot Assassin", her garb is a Ninja outfit, drinks whiskey while performing. Misa will switch back and forth between picking and slapping by tucking the pick under her fingers without missing a beat. You can see it at 4:02-4:05 in this video. Back up vocals and Rhythm guitarist Miku aka "Pigeon", says "Po" at the end of all her sentences, formed the band. Lead vocalist is Saiki aka "Ice Queen" for her expressionless face.
Band-Maid always brings an ONSET of love, appreciation and happiness to their viewers. Why? Because they're so damn good -- good-natured, good-hearted, good-looking, and beyond good as writers, players and performers. Wow, right?! Thx, Sy!
This is hands down my favorite instrumental track of theirs, and very nearly my favorite track overall!
Onset is such an amazing song, and it is currently on place 48 in my Band-Maid song list ranking. From Now On is on place 23. There is a saying among maidiacs that anything in top50 is a favorite song.
That song suggestion at the end of onset is the one you need to do next bro. Just sayin, thank me later lol
their live is amazing
Without Holding Back are my fav instrumental, but it's a close race. Instrumental version of Giovanni are insane too.
For me, this is a personal thing; Band-Maid's best instrumental is Dawn Winery Theme. The most beautiful melody ever created.