This group always has such high energy. What can you say about the vocals - they harmonize together and they sing separate, each taking a turn. The coordination it takes is miraculous! Also, how talented do you have to be to play matching drum beats and sing at the same time?! The level of sophistication and professionalism is off the charts with all these Japanese bands.
Well, they had two drum kits at this stage because Yuri - the younger drummer with white dress - joined recently then and they were showing to the audience the hand off of the drumming role to her as Hana - the older drummer and vocalist - has been drumming and singing for a long time but they decided that she will come in front with guitar and take a twin vocal with Angelina 1/3 - girl with orange pants. Yes, Hana can play almost any instruments - she is a genius. Yuri's been MIA because she had a maternity leave for a while but has come back recently and is drumming again. Yuri was a former drummer for group Lagoon. Also, Angelina 1/3 was like 17 years old around this concert. Her name has 1/3 because she is (according to them) 1/3 Japanese, and then Filipino and Spanish. Yeah, it's kinda confusing. I really like this band.
As a musician you really appreciate the talent of this band. I'm trying to imagine getting other musicians together and composing something like this without any ego or drama. I think it says so much about these bands like Gacharic, Nemophila, Band-Maid and Maximum. They're not playing poppy simple unoriginal sh*t.
What's really amazing about yuri's playing is she's only 148cm ( 4' 10") tall with a slim build. Hana absolutely pops harder, but little yuri is impressive when she comes off her stool for extra leverage, and sometimes it seems like she has an extra arm or two on the cymbal strikes. Different styles, equally impressive.
When one kit is not enough, when Koga screams while slamming away, everyone get involved in the vocals, Tomo-Zo breaks lose a few times i in solo that's never take away from what goin on around her like some solos. They are so much fun to watch and put a smile on my face every time.
Hana Hana Hana Hana . What great band .one day I think we should figure out how many instraments Hana can play and how many musical talents she has and yes I'm a big fan of Hana
Not many bands can match the energy and sheer ability cross all members. Japan just does things different with a total DGAF attitude and when it works...OH BOY IT WORKS! I need to break the 7 blueray now...lol
I was hoping you'd check this one out. This is from my favourite live DVD/BluRay of all time (used to be Rammstein, but the pure joy GS channels never fails to improve my mood). It has insane energy, good sound, the filming and editing is spot on, and I have never seen a band with musicians on this level have so much fun. I recommend Hunting summer or Redline from the same gig if you want to see more. Btw, thanks for the Maximum the Hormone video. Been aware of them for a while, but never really checked them out before that, to my regret. What an awesome band!
Here's another take of Tamashii, but with toy instruments because why not. I absolutely love how creative GS is (are?)! th-cam.com/video/DzoxNWNnFpw/w-d-xo.html
The only grumble that I have with the current lineup of Gacharic Spin is that Tomo-Zo's solos are too short. We deserve to hear more of the playing than the little nibbles that we hear in many of their songs. Also, if you like this you really owe it to yourself to watch "1st Anniversary Live!" It's a 2-night event at a live house, with the magnificent Armmy as lead singer and front woman, with Koga, Hana (on drums, and on solo piano for one song), and the amazing Tomo-Zo. The video is now available here on TH-cam, and the DVD has been available for years. They really rock out, plus it shows some backstage and pre-show antics. To me, this was their best lineup, but then Armmy got sick and was kicked out of the band for being impossible to find for rehearsals and photo shoots. She never mentioned her illness, and when she died a couple of years later (in 2015?), at age 31, there were many regrets in the band. Here's the video: th-cam.com/video/OhCJ9cVx-cM/w-d-xo.html
I just love watching F Choppa play. Her smile is so infectious! :) And those screams/wales are just awesome in this song. I also love seeing a drummer so INTO the song that they come off their seat making hits. THAT'S when you know they are 110% in the pocket. GachaPin is another band I wouldn't necessarily buy their music or listen to regularly but would, without any hesitation, buy a ticket to see them live.
Your exactly right about that infectious smile. These awesome female Japanese bands all seem to have that in common. Their smiles and fun energy is infectious because you can tell it all real. Honestly, I've had crappy days and just put on a playlist with Gacharic, Band Maid, Tokyo Groove, Nemophila playing live and just clear my head and decompress. Watching Juna Serita and Tamu Murata play complex music with pure joy on their faces lifts my spirits....btw don't know if you've heard of Chai. It's another Japanese all-girl band fronted by twins. They're really quirky so it may be an acquired taste but they have live video from Pitchfork festival in 2019 that's petty awesome, especially past midpoint.
Love seeing you react to GS and hope you follow the other suggestions to check out Doll$boxx - same amazing musicianship but heavier and (a little) less crazy. Only downside is no Angelina 1/3, but you do get Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus instead.
I might not listen to them regularly but if they ever come even remotely close to my location you bet I'm going to see them. They always bring the energy and do something a bit zany in each show so seeing them live is definitely something I want to do.
imagine a "live hide" style super concert with Band-Maid, Lovebites, Gacharic Spin, a 4 or 5-hour concert, imagine in which state you will come out in the end.
6:07 These are exactly my 3 favorite japanese bands and I'm counting DOLL$BOOX too with Gacha. If you want to hear more of Tomo-Zo solos, you have to listen to DOLL$BOXX. Like Kanami, they are short but sweet. And Tomo-zo has an amazing guitar solo on her song (yes, like Miku with BAND-MAID, she has a solo song from time to time on Gacharic Spin's albums) from Gacha's latest album. But be careful, it's even "cuter" than a Miku song 😅 th-cam.com/video/N-qkqoD9SpM/w-d-xo.html Thank you Ryan
Oh and stupid me, how did I forget to mention that Gacharic Spin also played "TAMASHII" with toy instruments!! th-cam.com/video/DzoxNWNnFpw/w-d-xo.html it's amazing and so fun
There are so many performances labeled high energy, and deservedly so. However, I think we may need a new term for GS stage shows. They are a real work out. I tend to favour their slightly more controlled performances even more, but no doubting this is a heart pumper, fun, with plenty to watch and listen to, and the dual drum kits as a highlight.
Without reading the other comments, I’ll try to just keep this to 3 links. Or 6, whatever. Talent? Same song, but on toy instruments. th-cam.com/video/DzoxNWNnFpw/w-d-xo.html TomoZo? At first dressed as a witchy pirate girl who was perpetually 17. But when pressed, after 5 years Gacharic, and 4 signed bands, at 26 earth years, she revealed that she is actually a 14 yr old alien (which is 100,000,014 in our solar system, Mai says it, “ichi(1) oku(hundred million) ju(10) yon(4) sai(yrsold)”. Tomoko confirms as much. here in this making-of Sekira liar video. www.TH-cam.com/watch?v=5pEN5CVaW1U&t=283s And here is her coming out song, which has imho her 2nd best guitar solo, “Final Na Fantasy”, part3 in her fantasy series. th-cam.com/video/bsmn-YUPRX8/w-d-xo.html Here is what’s known as track(is it 77?), officially “Planet Nicorin’s Commuter Rush”, speaks for itself. th-cam.com/video/VXAB83r0lbQ/w-d-xo.html And one of my favs, where the teen performers get to sing a bit, Renai Switch, roughly translated as Live Switch, even more loosely as Should I stay or Should I go, Oreo sings about want need love, but the younguns chat “Go Now, it’s My Heart”, and Tomo slays the guitar while standing on her spaceship, then asking the crowd if the dig it… tooo. cute. th-cam.com/video/IhpYOPEhL0M/w-d-xo.html Ok, lastly, Van Halen eat your heart out, this is the best guitar solo I can lthink of. Doll$Boxx, Merrily High Go Round, earth age 24. th-cam.com/video/LzCWuLu-Jq0/w-d-xo.html Ok, 7 is a luckier number. From this same 2019-Angie-is-17-in-neon-parachute-pants show, she helped them rework their earliest disco tune to be both heavy, and prog, but with sensitive piano, go figure?, but no joke. Same LED gloves that they’ve always used tho, think they bought the trademark or some such… Juicy Beats th-cam.com/video/pObpM-MNpVk/w-d-xo.html And a free bonus tip. Dragonet. Doll$Boxx. As Hana says in English, he “Dominated the ancient world’s wars. His name is Dragonet.”, about the last dragon, who was banished to cry blood from the stars forever. MV or live, can’t go wrong.
If you like GachaPin I really wish you'd give Scandal a look. I think you might enjoy them though the vocals might not be your bag but the song writing and execution from them is awesome and their songs are catchy AF and span from j-poprock to pop punk to 90s alternative to hard rock.... sometimes in one song!
Nice reaction thank you please check out their song Red line from the same show and if you want to go back a few years please check out their song Digital fiction from about 2016 from their 7th anniversary tour final thanks again always good reactions oh one more if you want a real treat check out this song you just reacted to performed by them with toy instruments I believe the Japanese title translates to I played in a band with toy instruments and trust me it's every bit as good as this
I think I don't care for the new singer as much. I'm not crazy about this kind of music but I recognize they're all excellent players. I think the keyboardist is world class.
For your next Gacharic Spin, you could do far worse than this live version of Juicy Beats. While I'm not a fan of computer modulation of a singer's voice (and I detest autotune), this is an excellent example of just how well it can be used in a live show. And the thumping beat of the drums and base is awesome. th-cam.com/video/pObpM-MNpVk/w-d-xo.html
Next stop Doll$box, AKA Gacharic Spin + Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus: th-cam.com/video/mu2z4Uf9Tgc/w-d-xo.html :D - Unless you already did them, but ctrl-F didn't find anything, so I assume you haven't.
I don't know if you love funny horror/zombie movies, but if you do you HAVE TO watch "Metalca"! This 2013 japanese movie features Gacharic Spin (well, Koga, Hana, Oreo and Tomo-Zo) as main cast (Oreo actually act pretty well) and it's pure fun. No subs but I garantee you won't need them to understand 98% of the action - and it's on YT th-cam.com/video/GZa1dBW5s8k/w-d-xo.html
Hey Ryan. I thought I'd stop by to say hello. I was on the train yesterday, travelling back home after a short vacation in Berlin, and I was listening to something of which I inmediately thought you should check it out. It's Sabaton, have you listened to them yet? They're a Swedish metal band and they sing mostly about heroism in war. A number of years ago, I was in Normandy with my husband and sons and we were visiting some of the historic D-day sites. My oldest son told me he knew some songs about those specific sites and that's how I got to know Sabaton. A few years later, their drummer Hannes Van Dahl married Floor Jansen... This new song is a Christmas song (a bit early, but I loved it) and there are some interesting vocals at the end... (you only get 1 guess 😄) th-cam.com/video/HPdHkHslFIU/w-d-xo.html
There's only one beat, so as long as you can keep time... But I don't get duel drumming. To me it doesn't add much of anything except more pounding. If a single kit is mic'ed right, it should cover all requirements of a song, unless the song is just a showtune. Thx, Ryan!
This group always has such high energy. What can you say about the vocals - they harmonize together and they sing separate, each taking a turn. The coordination it takes is miraculous! Also, how talented do you have to be to play matching drum beats and sing at the same time?! The level of sophistication and professionalism is off the charts with all these Japanese bands.
Well, they had two drum kits at this stage because Yuri - the younger drummer with white dress - joined recently then and they were showing to the audience the hand off of the drumming role to her as Hana - the older drummer and vocalist - has been drumming and singing for a long time but they decided that she will come in front with guitar and take a twin vocal with Angelina 1/3 - girl with orange pants. Yes, Hana can play almost any instruments - she is a genius. Yuri's been MIA because she had a maternity leave for a while but has come back recently and is drumming again. Yuri was a former drummer for group Lagoon. Also, Angelina 1/3 was like 17 years old around this concert. Her name has 1/3 because she is (according to them) 1/3 Japanese, and then Filipino and Spanish. Yeah, it's kinda confusing. I really like this band.
As a musician you really appreciate the talent of this band. I'm trying to imagine getting other musicians together and composing something like this without any ego or drama. I think it says so much about these bands like Gacharic, Nemophila, Band-Maid and Maximum. They're not playing poppy simple unoriginal sh*t.
Great band - hugely entertaining - fun energy and skills - what more does one want from a live performance ?
What's really amazing about yuri's playing is she's only 148cm ( 4' 10") tall with a slim build. Hana absolutely pops harder, but little yuri is impressive when she comes off her stool for extra leverage, and sometimes it seems like she has an extra arm or two on the cymbal strikes. Different styles, equally impressive.
If you are used to see big guys behind drums it may look odd, but it is not about size, it is about technique.
When one kit is not enough, when Koga screams while slamming away, everyone get involved in the vocals, Tomo-Zo breaks lose a few times i in solo that's never take away from what goin on around her like some solos. They are so much fun to watch and put a smile on my face every time.
Gacharic Spin live is not just a concert...its an experience ! these ladies are AMAZING !!!
Hana Hana Hana Hana . What great band .one day I think we should figure out how many instraments Hana can play and how many musical talents she has and yes I'm a big fan of Hana
They are definitely a band I want to see in concert. their energy is insane. Love them, Thank you for reacting to this video.
Not many bands can match the energy and sheer ability cross all members. Japan just does things different with a total DGAF attitude and when it works...OH BOY IT WORKS! I need to break the 7 blueray now...lol
I'm not crying.. you're crying!
Wtf is this amazingness?
It's like every band out of Japan is a Super Group.
Wow.
I was hoping you'd check this one out. This is from my favourite live DVD/BluRay of all time (used to be Rammstein, but the pure joy GS channels never fails to improve my mood). It has insane energy, good sound, the filming and editing is spot on, and I have never seen a band with musicians on this level have so much fun.
I recommend Hunting summer or Redline from the same gig if you want to see more.
Btw, thanks for the Maximum the Hormone video. Been aware of them for a while, but never really checked them out before that, to my regret. What an awesome band!
GS is my second favourite, behind Band-Maid. Their energy is amazing. They remind me of Faith No More so much.
You just gotta love Koga's energy in this video! Gets you heart rate up, that's for sure.
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Here's another take of Tamashii, but with toy instruments because why not. I absolutely love how creative GS is (are?)!
th-cam.com/video/DzoxNWNnFpw/w-d-xo.html
That’s the most amazing thing I've seen all month, at least. :D Thanks for that.
This band is having fun and it’s contagious. Don’t you love smiling drummers?
solos were awesome tons of stuff happening on stage wow!
The only grumble that I have with the current lineup of Gacharic Spin is that Tomo-Zo's solos are too short. We deserve to hear more of the playing than the little nibbles that we hear in many of their songs. Also, if you like this you really owe it to yourself to watch "1st Anniversary Live!" It's a 2-night event at a live house, with the magnificent Armmy as lead singer and front woman, with Koga, Hana (on drums, and on solo piano for one song), and the amazing Tomo-Zo. The video is now available here on TH-cam, and the DVD has been available for years. They really rock out, plus it shows some backstage and pre-show antics. To me, this was their best lineup, but then Armmy got sick and was kicked out of the band for being impossible to find for rehearsals and photo shoots. She never mentioned her illness, and when she died a couple of years later (in 2015?), at age 31, there were many regrets in the band.
Here's the video: th-cam.com/video/OhCJ9cVx-cM/w-d-xo.html
I just love watching F Choppa play. Her smile is so infectious! :) And those screams/wales are just awesome in this song.
I also love seeing a drummer so INTO the song that they come off their seat making hits. THAT'S when you know they are 110% in the pocket.
GachaPin is another band I wouldn't necessarily buy their music or listen to regularly but would, without any hesitation, buy a ticket to see them live.
Your exactly right about that infectious smile. These awesome female Japanese bands all seem to have that in common. Their smiles and fun energy is infectious because you can tell it all real. Honestly, I've had crappy days and just put on a playlist with Gacharic, Band Maid, Tokyo Groove, Nemophila playing live and just clear my head and decompress. Watching Juna Serita and Tamu Murata play complex music with pure joy on their faces lifts my spirits....btw don't know if you've heard of Chai. It's another Japanese all-girl band fronted by twins. They're really quirky so it may be an acquired taste but they have live video from Pitchfork festival in 2019 that's petty awesome, especially past midpoint.
I don't think Hana is human, more just like a physical manifestation of the sprit of music.
Oh I like this!! They all sing? That is pretty wicked.
You Should hear for Gacharic Spin - [ Gold Dash ] ( para+ )
Love seeing you react to GS and hope you follow the other suggestions to check out Doll$boxx - same amazing musicianship but heavier and (a little) less crazy. Only downside is no Angelina 1/3, but you do get Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus instead.
I might not listen to them regularly but if they ever come even remotely close to my location you bet I'm going to see them. They always bring the energy and do something a bit zany in each show so seeing them live is definitely something I want to do.
imagine a "live hide" style super concert with Band-Maid, Lovebites, Gacharic Spin, a 4 or 5-hour concert, imagine in which state you will come out in the end.
Exhausted Bliss
Sign me up to work the arena when that happens!
Want to see them play some 70’s funk try generation gap
6:07 These are exactly my 3 favorite japanese bands and I'm counting DOLL$BOOX too with Gacha. If you want to hear more of Tomo-Zo solos, you have to listen to DOLL$BOXX. Like Kanami, they are short but sweet. And Tomo-zo has an amazing guitar solo on her song (yes, like Miku with BAND-MAID, she has a solo song from time to time on Gacharic Spin's albums) from Gacha's latest album. But be careful, it's even "cuter" than a Miku song 😅 th-cam.com/video/N-qkqoD9SpM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Ryan
Oh and stupid me, how did I forget to mention that Gacharic Spin also played "TAMASHII" with toy instruments!!
th-cam.com/video/DzoxNWNnFpw/w-d-xo.html
it's amazing and so fun
Final Na Fantasy is one of my fav TZ songs. Kawaii overload.
Holy crap, that was awesome! Hahaa, Thanks!
Oh man how about Japan...😂🥰🤘
There are so many performances labeled high energy, and deservedly so. However, I think we may need a new term for GS stage shows. They are a real work out. I tend to favour their slightly more controlled performances even more, but no doubting this is a heart pumper, fun, with plenty to watch and listen to, and the dual drum kits as a highlight.
Only act that is more of a workout then GS is Double &. Literally an advanced aerobics class.
There's that one song where the two dancers jog for the whole song, that one left me panting on the floor, gasping for breath.
Without reading the other comments, I’ll try to just keep this to 3 links. Or 6, whatever.
Talent? Same song, but on toy instruments. th-cam.com/video/DzoxNWNnFpw/w-d-xo.html
TomoZo? At first dressed as a witchy pirate girl who was perpetually 17. But when pressed, after 5 years Gacharic, and 4 signed bands, at 26 earth years, she revealed that she is actually a 14 yr old alien (which is 100,000,014 in our solar system, Mai says it, “ichi(1) oku(hundred million) ju(10) yon(4) sai(yrsold)”. Tomoko confirms as much. here in this making-of Sekira liar video. www.TH-cam.com/watch?v=5pEN5CVaW1U&t=283s
And here is her coming out song, which has imho her 2nd best guitar solo, “Final Na Fantasy”, part3 in her fantasy series. th-cam.com/video/bsmn-YUPRX8/w-d-xo.html
Here is what’s known as track(is it 77?), officially “Planet Nicorin’s Commuter Rush”, speaks for itself. th-cam.com/video/VXAB83r0lbQ/w-d-xo.html
And one of my favs, where the teen performers get to sing a bit, Renai Switch, roughly translated as Live Switch, even more loosely as Should I stay or Should I go, Oreo sings about want need love, but the younguns chat “Go Now, it’s My Heart”, and Tomo slays the guitar while standing on her spaceship, then asking the crowd if the dig it… tooo. cute. th-cam.com/video/IhpYOPEhL0M/w-d-xo.html
Ok, lastly, Van Halen eat your heart out, this is the best guitar solo I can lthink of. Doll$Boxx, Merrily High Go Round, earth age 24. th-cam.com/video/LzCWuLu-Jq0/w-d-xo.html
Ok, 7 is a luckier number. From this same 2019-Angie-is-17-in-neon-parachute-pants show, she helped them rework their earliest disco tune to be both heavy, and prog, but with sensitive piano, go figure?, but no joke. Same LED gloves that they’ve always used tho, think they bought the trademark or some such… Juicy Beats th-cam.com/video/pObpM-MNpVk/w-d-xo.html
And a free bonus tip. Dragonet. Doll$Boxx. As Hana says in English, he “Dominated the ancient world’s wars. His name is Dragonet.”, about the last dragon, who was banished to cry blood from the stars forever. MV or live, can’t go wrong.
Wow thanks for the info and links!
If you like GachaPin I really wish you'd give Scandal a look. I think you might enjoy them though the vocals might not be your bag but the song writing and execution from them is awesome and their songs are catchy AF and span from j-poprock to pop punk to 90s alternative to hard rock.... sometimes in one song!
Their energy level is off the chart......
Nice reaction thank you please check out their song Red line from the same show and if you want to go back a few years please check out their song Digital fiction from about 2016 from their 7th anniversary tour final thanks again always good reactions oh one more if you want a real treat check out this song you just reacted to performed by them with toy instruments I believe the Japanese title translates to I played in a band with toy instruments and trust me it's every bit as good as this
Oh you need to find the song where the second drum kit comes out. That song is Next Stage from this show. Absolutely nuts song and performance.
Tamashii/魂 means "Soul" in Japanese, but you may already know that! LOL
I think I don't care for the new singer as much. I'm not crazy about this kind of music but I recognize they're all excellent players. I think the keyboardist is world class.
Gacharic Spin - Gold dash para+, please
wtf...that blew me away...omg
Right!
heyyyyyy there is Corallium from Band-Maid to listen to.....
For your next Gacharic Spin, you could do far worse than this live version of Juicy Beats. While I'm not a fan of computer modulation of a singer's voice (and I detest autotune), this is an excellent example of just how well it can be used in a live show. And the thumping beat of the drums and base is awesome. th-cam.com/video/pObpM-MNpVk/w-d-xo.html
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i think you wil find something fascinating
Next stop Doll$box, AKA Gacharic Spin + Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus: th-cam.com/video/mu2z4Uf9Tgc/w-d-xo.html :D - Unless you already did them, but ctrl-F didn't find anything, so I assume you haven't.
I don't know if you love funny horror/zombie movies, but if you do you HAVE TO watch "Metalca"! This 2013 japanese movie features Gacharic Spin (well, Koga, Hana, Oreo and Tomo-Zo) as main cast (Oreo actually act pretty well) and it's pure fun. No subs but I garantee you won't need them to understand 98% of the action - and it's on YT th-cam.com/video/GZa1dBW5s8k/w-d-xo.html
Hey Ryan. I thought I'd stop by to say hello. I was on the train yesterday, travelling back home after a short vacation in Berlin, and I was listening to something of which I inmediately thought you should check it out. It's Sabaton, have you listened to them yet? They're a Swedish metal band and they sing mostly about heroism in war. A number of years ago, I was in Normandy with my husband and sons and we were visiting some of the historic D-day sites. My oldest son told me he knew some songs about those specific sites and that's how I got to know Sabaton. A few years later, their drummer Hannes Van Dahl married Floor Jansen... This new song is a Christmas song (a bit early, but I loved it) and there are some interesting vocals at the end... (you only get 1 guess 😄) th-cam.com/video/HPdHkHslFIU/w-d-xo.html
There's only one beat, so as long as you can keep time... But I don't get duel drumming. To me it doesn't add much of anything except more pounding. If a single kit is mic'ed right, it should cover all requirements of a song, unless the song is just a showtune. Thx, Ryan!