I totally understand the feeling.......Band Maid got me back into contemporary music again !!!!!!! And was lucky enough to see them last August and it made me feel 18 again !!!!! best live band I have ever heard. Wait till your wife hear's Day Dreaming...she will be in tears it's so good !!!!
Note: At 3:30 Misa walks up to Akane’s kit and locks in with her drummer. She does this in lots of their live songs. Just another time showing why they are the best rhythm section on planet earth.
No shame in tears while watching Band Maid, they are a premiumly talented band who love their fans, and performing for them. I am patiently waiting for them to tour the US again as I have not seen them live. BM and The Warning are 2 of my favorite bands going right now. I've seen The Warning twice and they break me, just like this.
LET THE SOLOS complete. STOPPING in the middle? Really? Yes, let the tears flow. These BEAUTIFUL LADIES bring that out in most of us. ONSET and PLAY make me cry most of the time.
I'm a 75 y/o male and have seen and heard a LOT of rock and roll in my life. Band Maid makes me feel the same way you do. Their talent, togetherness, joy, and professionalism often brings me to tears. Band Maid has brought my love of rock and roll and I'm not alone. Welcome to the pigeon-hole of Band Maid. We Maidiacs will love and support both of you on your journey with Band maid.
I watched the live stream of the Yokohama show, and at the end of it I was emotionally shattered. It took me about 2 days to sort of get over it. That's Band-Maid for you, every time. Now just waiting for the Blu-ray so I can watch it all over again.
Again a great reaction and i can feel the reaction of Belle in a way... I discovered Band-Maid 5 years ago and i listened to a total different genre of music, because i was bored of metal and rock music. I just listened to electric music and pop, but without feeling it, just like a background noise during work etc. But "by accident" i stumbled upon Band-Maid on TH-cam and it made me fell in love with music again. It finally made me feel something again, so for me it was a total relief and eye(ear)opener. Really happy that you discovered them too and understand their music, you do not need to speak their language, their language is the music itself. Greetings from Germany!
I got to see them in Philadelphia in 2022 and in the handicap seating area there were two ladies in wheelchairs wearing maid outfits, and their supportive husbands were wearing maid uniforms, as well. It was heart warming. As an aside, among the several guys wearing maid outfits were a couple of guys wearing butler uniforms, which would roughly be the male equivalent of a maid. It is worth traveling to see Band Maid in concert, even for a stay-at-home hermit like me. Happiness is always the result.
As it is a bit expensive to fly to Japan to see Band-Maid (though worth it), why not settle down for an evening instead and treat yourselves to their full, 1 hour, 12 song set at Lollopalooza festival 2023, which is on YT ( th-cam.com/video/ZbX_MRHYkQA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RlK8VZyrJ5NfpFkd )! Maybe even record it and treat us all too! LOLLOPALOOZA SETLIST 2023 1:20 - FROM NOW ON (instrumental) 5:24 - DOMINATION 9:24 - CHOOSE ME 13:02 - DON’T YOU TELL ME 17:43 - ALONE 21:16 - AFTER LIFE 24:44 - NO GOD 29:07 - 29:43 - PIANO INTERLUDE 29:44 - DAYDREAMING 34:19 - DICE (segues into) 38:18 - HATE? 43:10 - FREEDOM 47:09 - MANNERS 51:00 - ENDLESS STORY (final song and an anthem of love for fans to sing along with). The band members - and audience members - have often cried while performing this....I'm guessing you might need a box of tissues handy for that!
Hi guys! I'm glad to see u two jumping into the Band Maid rabbit hole. I know it sounds crazy but the two songs you've listened to aren't even near my faves of theirs. In fact I would put these two on my B playlist. That's how incredible I find their music. May I recommend next for you: Dice, Onset, Puzzle, and Blooming. Prepare to be low away and I could go on and on with recommendations but they are the first band where I haven't really found a skip.
Yes. The Maids do have that effect: they know how send chills down your spine, a tear to eye, and a smile to your face. Last year I saw them in Detroit at a small club, less than 1000 in the crowd. I was standing next to a group of Argentinians and not too far from me was a gent from Ireland. It was a fantastic show. Two days later I saw them again at an outdoor festival in Ohio with 3000? people? They only played 7 songs but Akane was knocking the letters off her bass drum . They were great. In November I got up at 2am to watch the live stream of this very concert from Yokohama. These ladies put on a THREE AND A HALF HOUR SHOW that had you cheering from beginning to end. Thirty-three songs and it left you wanting more.
I never once felt the need to watch a live concert until this band. So I decided to attend my first concert and flew to Japan to watch this very show, their biggest ever. It was an overwhelming and emotional experience to say the least. I later introduced them to my sister and flew her and my parents for their first show in Yokohama two weeks ago. Now I've watched their past three concerts, have tickets to two more and plan to attend the next three once tickets are available ! I really hope you both get to watch them live soon!
It is the same with me. Since I discovered them, 5-6 years ago, I listen to them daily. They are with me wherever I go. You can't get better company than them!
I have an inkling what it is about this band Belle. The sheer exuberant joy emananting from a group of top tier musicians just rocking out completely on stage. The Joy and Fun they have on stage is so touching. Not many bands these days exude that aura. And then it is 5 amazing women doing music that in the west is still male dominated, who are better than 90% of rock bands today.
As a Japanese, I am delighted that you were moved to tears. It is not a ballad song to make you cry, but you felt something that touched your heart and took it. Thank you very much.🤘😊
Never ever be sorry for being touched by music. For whatever reason. Whatever makes you feel alive... Good music makes u feel stuff, and thats just beautiful.
I am 55. They are my favorite band. I have listened to many great bands but Band-Maid is my favorite. Just listening to the current state rock, these all female bands are crushing it.
I know that the lead guitarist and bassist are amazing, but please also pay attention to how amazing the drummer is. The singer is also amazing. The lead guitarist's technique is amazing, but she has composed over 130 songs and there are no bad ones = she is a genius. The side guitarist has written the lyrics for over 130 songs. This group is one of the world's top rock groups.
Excellent emotional reaction! The ability of this band to touch your feelings is something surprising, something similar happens to all of us. Their way of composing is very special, you can find a huge confluence of genres and influences in each of their songs, but the exciting way they bring them to the stage is what makes them true Queens of Rock. Thank you!
Touched by the energy, passion and joy of the band members. As we all are. At this stage, for you I won't say too much about their fantastic acoustic concert. Great reaction again- Thanks.
That "Bass Tone" is part of what makes the "Band-Maid" sound. When the band first started, Miku, the founder of the band and Lead singer, couldn't play any instrument. First she thought her voice wasn't powerful enough for the music she really wanted to perform. So they recruited Saiki the Primary Lead Singer. Then their Management/Label (Their first record company was a wholly owned subsidiary of their management company)thought the "Optics" would look better if there was a second guitar. Rather than recruiting another member to play guitar, Miku picked it up. Since Saiki said, "NOPE!, I'm a singer, NOT a guitarist." At first since Miku couldn't really play, MISA the bassist was asked to step up and fill in the areas where Miku's guitar "SHOULD" be. And that gave rise to the sound you hear today. The bass forward, hard driving sound that IS Band-Maid. Even now, that Miku is a very accomplished guitarist, MISA is still forward in the mix. There are many times, where Miku will drop back and cover what would normally be the bass line, locking in the Akane's drums, while MISA goes wandering her basses fretboard. Although, Miku has grown so much, there are areas where Miku is allowed to shine. Her solo's in Onset, Sayanakidori, her intro solo to Influencer during their 2023 Yokohama Arena concert, her dueling with both MISA and Kanami in Play, and Domination. Miku has grown into a VERY GOOD rhythm guitarist. Especially as she plays, sings, and bounces all around the stage during performances. And she doesn't miss a beat. If you REALLY want to have your mind blown, go to @realdocloco channel, and watch the Ladies perform "Dice-Hate?" at their 2023 Lollapalooza performance. Realize that it is from a Hulu stream, where the Ladies weren't able to use their own sound engineer, but they STILL sounded damn good. Also the director who controlled the camera angles evidently never worked with a "REAL" Rock Band. As they kept using cameras pointed in the wrong places. But If you have the opportunity to get the BD-DVD of the Ladies 2023 Concert at Yokohama Arena (They are still taking pre-orders until the ship date of 3-27), you will see the same 2 songs with proper sound and proper camera angles. And it was/is GLORIUS!!!
@@RealLifeCoupleReact You were already introduced to what I call the Band-Maid Alternate Universe, with watching Domination Live. As you continue down your Band-Maid path of experience, you will discover that Band-Maid has alternate version for quite a few of their songs. From straight acoustic, semi-acoustic, special intros, bridges, and solos, some with full backing tracks, some with stripped down or no backing tracks. Counting all the alternate versions as separate songs, the Ladies have almost 200 songs in their current discography. I and the other Maidiacs, would be delighted to join you on your discovery of all of them.
@RealLifeCoupleReact It is with great pleasure. After all, the more people we get to listen to, the Ladies, the faster they can Domi ate the world with tjeir music. 😁
Wait until you see the live version of their song Freedom Akane does a drum solo that had me in tears ( other TH-camrs as well). The joy that they exude is unheard-of. The other members are on the side of the stage, hooting, hollering for her and cheer for her. I have never seen other bands do that.
And it is not only the drum solo: Freedom is the perfect live performance where they demonstrate joy and fun as well as a great bond between each other. But since you have seen two live performances I recommend something different first. "Memorable" for example. Or "Alone", their first self composed song (allmost all later songs are written by them). And of course "Manners" (online live) with "Blackhole" are two very different bangers (two songs for one video)
Band-Maid and The Warning met at Aftershock 2 years ago. This year Band-Maid announced they'll be doing collaborations. Fingers crossed that they'll have a collab.
Definitely do yourself a favour and see them in concert. I saw them in Boston and Detroit. They put on an incredible show, and yes, they sound this good in concert. They are the real deal! 😃
Nice to see you both being impressed by their playing skills and also moved emotionally by their overall awesomeness - you pair of Maidiacs! Never apologise for being moved to tears by this band as they've reduced me to tears a few times over the years, whether because of the performance level, the lyrics (mostly written by Miku, the ridiculously, almost unfeasibly beautiful founder of the band, rhythm guitarist and vocal harmonies) which play with English and Japanese words, use Japanese philosophy and cultural references and are way more deep and intricate than the vast majority of songs out there, or just the context of the song. For instance, they released ABOUT US during the worst of the plague years, a song for the fans, saying how they all missed touring, playing live and seeing their fans...but that it would all pass and things would become alright again. I was so cut off from family, friends and neighbours at that time and, while I literally sobbed when I first heard it, there was also a ghreat catharsis where I got to let out some of the pent-up emotions I had. Later, I discovered that Saiki, the lead vocalist, had made a very moving speech before they played the song and that followed by the song was heartbreaking and joyous too. I never play it becuase it still moves me to tears. Glad you got to witness this superb version of DON'T YOU TELL ME - Akane's work on the drums while the duel/call-and-response is going on often get overlooked but, as ever, she is the scaffold that Kanami and MISA use to construct this musical edifice. You've got another 120+ songs to go yet, plus there's MV's and different live versions and fancams (Vladimir Chupin's YT channel has the most and best fancam collection and Ohrenje's channel has great, in-depth documentaries on the band and its members) but I'm sure you're going to enjoy exploring them all! They literally don't make bad songs!
Belle, please lay in a supply of tissues for the following: - Daydreaming - Smile - About Us - Memorable - At the Drop of a Hat - Anemone You guys have hit on it this is THE band we Maidiacs feel it love it live it.
Been a fan of rock for a long time. NOTHING compares to MISA vs Kanami duel … NOTHING! This band of maids, humble, beautiful and oh so talented, are the best rockers I’ve ever seen. I love them. AND I love your reaction to them. Thank you and keep up the good work. You have about 100+ songs to go. ENJOY!!
The live shows are high energy and fun. I saw them 9 times in the past 18 months here in the US. I expect them to head to Europe in the fall, but nothing is announced.
These ladies indeed hit a spot deep in we Maidiacs! I've listened to all types of music from the 60's to current day and there just isn't anything like them! Keep them coming, you won't be dissapointed!
I love what Miku is adding to the solo battle...some special effects guitar stings...perfect! Best heard in headphones. You can see her with a light on her during the wide shots of the battle. Of course, Misa Misa Misa killed it and you'll never hear me complain about Mincho mode! Long live Band-Maid!
Your reactions to my favorite band in the WORLD make me have goosebumps like its my first time listening to these songs all over again! Thanks so much for your passion and insight!
I think it is so wonderful that you open your heart to the music and allow it to touch you. I have always been the weirdo in my friends group because I didn't care about sports, but what really spoke to me was music I could listen to music from all over the world and find new and exciting music. And Band Maid speaks to me loudest and with such clarity. At 60 I feel like a teenager again listening to my favorite albums playing it loud with my headphones on so my mom would come and tell me to turn that down.
I’m in Japan and just saw Nemophila at Budokan, BAND-MAID at Zeppelin Yokohama, and will be seeing Babymetal twice at Yokohama Arena in the next few days. My tips for traveling like this are to become an optometrist, marry an emergency room doctor, and be best friends with a flight attendant (discount!) who is married to a guy who is fluent in Japanese and who has contacts all over Japan.
For me, the best video you can watch after this one, is Freedom (live). It's the song that made me a madiac and shows of best what a joyfull and talented band they are.
I can't wait to see your reaction to "Anemone", the live version, when Saiki (lead vocals) and Kanami (lead guitar), just two of them, performed it together with an acoustic guitar. That particular performance made many fans cry!
There's youtuber named Ohreje who made an exceptional BANDMAID documentary of each member, last year.He just re-did the Saiki's documentary(excellent) and will be re-doing the rest of the members. When he's done with all the members, check them out or do a reaction to each member.. Also, there's a possible chance BANDMAID might tour the UK/Europe(late summer/fall) this year🤞🤞
Thank you for responding to BAND-MAID's song today as well.I can relate to your impressions very much. There are quite a few people who are moved to tears by their songs, so you're not alone. Yes, we are friends. Please continue your enjoyable journey.
Great reaction. I get the emotions...don't hold them back. The Maids give it their all and we should feel free to give our all in our response to them! Next....YES!!! Maid outfits for the both of you! LOL! Definately Maidiacs to the core here.... PO!!!🕊 WORLD DOMINATION!!!🤘😆🤘
They have over ten years of material that never disappoints. I have never heard a band that I can listen to each and every day and never tire of. They are just a delight. Yes I am a cynical old Brit who knows exactly why Belle tears up. I saw this concert live on line and am still living off the emotion of it all. They really do touch the soul.
I adore this band...so much so..I was at this concert!..I flew out from the UK (Scotland) to be there...All Maid concerts are special..But this was the final concert of their (not including Hong Kong) 10th Anniversary tour..So a special moment in their careers and lives...And I wanted to be there...I had already flown out to Japan to be at the first concert of the tour in Jan...So I bookended the tour...Long May They Reign!👑
Watching natural born Maidiacs discover what they've been missing is a genuine privilege. You'll be 20 songs in and they'll just keep surprising you...such variety. I would honestly like the Men In Black flashy memory wipe thing so I can discover them all over again 😁 🤘🤘🤘🥳🔥👊👍
BAND‐MAID concert at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan on November 26, 2023 Setlist 01) DOMINATION 02) glory 03) alone 04) Play 05) Unleash!!!!! 06) Thrill 07) Shambles 08) Don't you tell ME 09) After Life 10) Sense 11) influencer (New intro with Miku guitar solo) 12) from now on 13) Daydreaming (New intro) 14) Memorable 15) about Us 16) Mirage 17) Bubble 18) Rock in me 19) Different (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only) 20) anemone (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only) 21) Choose me (Saiki solo on piano) 22) onset 23) Brightest Star 24) FREEDOM (New intro) 25) BLACK HOLE (New intro with Akane drum solo) 26) DICE (New intro with Misa bass solo) 27) HATE? 28) NO GOD (New intro) 29) Magie 30) Manners 31) Choose me (Normal version) 32) FORWARD (New arrangement) 33) endless Story
I was at that show, 9th row! When saiki is on the corner of the platform siniging the 2nd she is right in front of me! You just can't imagine how crazy it was: 3 hour and a half of an EPIC performance I came out of here completly drained both mentaly and physicaly lol. I just came back from Japan last week, 3rd time I travelled there in a year to see them live (and a lot of other Japanese rock/metal bands too) and it's worth every single Euro! If you want to discover more about the band and why they are so special for us fans, not only because of their music but also their personalities and the bounds they have with the fans, watch the documentaries Ohrenje did www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje. Greetings from France🤘
This Official Live is taken from their 10 year Anniversary Tour finale at Yokohama Arena, 26-11-23. A monster show of over 3 1/2 hours and 33 songs. It started at 2 am my time, yes I watched the livestream. Thanks for the reaction!
Thnk you for great reaction. More Band Maid please.
These girls are fantastic!
I totally understand the feeling.......Band Maid got me back into contemporary music again !!!!!!! And was lucky enough to see them last
August and it made me feel 18 again !!!!! best live band I have ever heard. Wait till your wife hear's Day Dreaming...she will be in tears it's
so good !!!!
Note: At 3:30 Misa walks up to Akane’s kit and locks in with her drummer. She does this in lots of their live songs. Just another time showing why they are the best rhythm section on planet earth.
I'M 66 and saw them in Charlotte Va. standing 30 ft from the stage. Had a blast ,they are my favorite band.
Band Maid makes me emotional too.....and I'm a 65 year old guy....It just resonates in a way that I can't explain
No shame in tears while watching Band Maid, they are a premiumly talented band who love their fans, and performing for them. I am patiently waiting for them to tour the US again as I have not seen them live. BM and The Warning are 2 of my favorite bands going right now. I've seen The Warning twice and they break me, just like this.
Don't feel bad Belle. The power and energy of Band-Maid; their amazing talent all give me the feels too.
You touch me a lot with this reaction. Saiki chan's voice is unique❤
Love your reactions to Band Maid. They only have 110+ songs for you to cover, plus live performances! Enjoy!!
LET THE SOLOS complete. STOPPING in the middle? Really? Yes, let the tears flow. These BEAUTIFUL LADIES bring that out in most of us. ONSET and PLAY make me cry most of the time.
Please!!! Don't stop the solos!!! Great react and channel. See you! 🤟🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My favorite explanation of BAND-MAID: They're my anti-depressant of choice. BAND-MAID makes you happy. :)
Take 5 highly concentrated doses of talent and joy several times daily.
Perfectly said
I'm a 75 y/o male and have seen and heard a LOT of rock and roll in my life. Band Maid makes me feel the same way you do. Their talent, togetherness, joy, and professionalism often brings me to tears. Band Maid has brought my love of rock and roll and I'm not alone. Welcome to the pigeon-hole of Band Maid. We Maidiacs will love and support both of you on your journey with Band maid.
Thank you so much Bill, appreciate your kind word and all of you 🙂
I'm right there with you. I'm pretty sure you're going to love the Warning too. These fine folks listened to THEM too. Check it out.
@@charleswharmbyiii8401 We have done and got tickets for a show in April 🙂thanks for the comment!
Bill,
Right there with you...
Yeh I am going to see them in Glasgow in April@RealLifeCoupleReact
Maidiac sitting here in Phoenix, Arizona watching Band-Maid make Belle cry. The band watches some of these, you know.
Oh we all shed tears during the concert or live stream. I feel you beautiful!
I watched the live stream of the Yokohama show, and at the end of it I was emotionally shattered. It took me about 2 days to sort of get over it. That's Band-Maid for you, every time. Now just waiting for the Blu-ray so I can watch it all over again.
Again a great reaction and i can feel the reaction of Belle in a way... I discovered Band-Maid 5 years ago and i listened to a total different genre of music, because i was bored of metal and rock music. I just listened to electric music and pop, but without feeling it, just like a background noise during work etc.
But "by accident" i stumbled upon Band-Maid on TH-cam and it made me fell in love with music again. It finally made me feel something again, so for me it was a total relief and eye(ear)opener.
Really happy that you discovered them too and understand their music, you do not need to speak their language, their language is the music itself. Greetings from Germany!
I would love love LOVE a UK Band Maid tour. no ticket price would be too much.
Belle, you MUST, absolutely MUST watch the video Endless Story from the recent Yokohama concert. It's the finale, and it is powerful!
I got to see them in Philadelphia in 2022 and in the handicap seating area there were two ladies in wheelchairs wearing maid outfits, and their supportive husbands were wearing maid uniforms, as well. It was heart warming. As an aside, among the several guys wearing maid outfits were a couple of guys wearing butler uniforms, which would roughly be the male equivalent of a maid. It is worth traveling to see Band Maid in concert, even for a stay-at-home hermit like me. Happiness is always the result.
As it is a bit expensive to fly to Japan to see Band-Maid (though worth it), why not settle down for an evening instead and treat yourselves to their full, 1 hour, 12 song set at Lollopalooza festival 2023, which is on YT ( th-cam.com/video/ZbX_MRHYkQA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RlK8VZyrJ5NfpFkd )! Maybe even record it and treat us all too! LOLLOPALOOZA SETLIST 2023
1:20 - FROM NOW ON (instrumental) 5:24 - DOMINATION 9:24 - CHOOSE ME 13:02 - DON’T YOU TELL ME 17:43 - ALONE 21:16 - AFTER LIFE 24:44 - NO GOD 29:07 - 29:43 - PIANO INTERLUDE 29:44 - DAYDREAMING 34:19 - DICE (segues into) 38:18 - HATE? 43:10 - FREEDOM 47:09 - MANNERS 51:00 - ENDLESS STORY (final song and an anthem of love for fans to sing along with). The band members - and audience members - have often cried while performing this....I'm guessing you might need a box of tissues handy for that!
Two band Maid reaction ,42000 views , greeting from Hungary !
Hi guys! I'm glad to see u two jumping into the Band Maid rabbit hole. I know it sounds crazy but the two songs you've listened to aren't even near my faves of theirs. In fact I would put these two on my B playlist. That's how incredible I find their music. May I recommend next for you: Dice, Onset, Puzzle, and Blooming. Prepare to be low away and I could go on and on with recommendations but they are the first band where I haven't really found a skip.
Puzzle . Secret my lips. Moratorium .
Yes. The Maids do have that effect: they know how send chills down your spine, a tear to eye, and a smile to your face. Last year I saw them in Detroit at a small club, less than 1000 in the crowd. I was standing next to a group of Argentinians and not too far from me was a gent from Ireland. It was a fantastic show. Two days later I saw them again at an outdoor festival in Ohio with 3000? people? They only played 7 songs but Akane was knocking the letters off her bass drum . They were great. In November I got up at 2am to watch the live stream of this very concert from Yokohama. These ladies put on a THREE AND A HALF HOUR SHOW that had you cheering from beginning to end. Thirty-three songs and it left you wanting more.
"... Akane was knocking the letters off her bass drum." Literally. There are fan cams of the letters coming off her bass drum!
@@surfingasongwave I have pictures of the A in MAID dangling from the skin. The I and D were already gone.
I never once felt the need to watch a live concert until this band. So I decided to attend my first concert and flew to Japan to watch this very show, their biggest ever. It was an overwhelming and emotional experience to say the least.
I later introduced them to my sister and flew her and my parents for their first show in Yokohama two weeks ago. Now I've watched their past three concerts, have tickets to two more and plan to attend the next three once tickets are available !
I really hope you both get to watch them live soon!
amazing!! What a story, thanks for commenting :-)
すばらしい🥺🫶🫶
It is the same with me. Since I discovered them, 5-6 years ago, I listen to them daily. They are with me wherever I go. You can't get better company than them!
They are the only band that I get emotional about. Listening to puzzle live always gets me teary..oh and I'm off to see them in July 🤘🏻
I have an inkling what it is about this band Belle. The sheer exuberant joy emananting from a group of top tier musicians just rocking out completely on stage. The Joy and Fun they have on stage is so touching. Not many bands these days exude that aura. And then it is 5 amazing women doing music that in the west is still male dominated, who are better than 90% of rock bands today.
As a Japanese, I am delighted that you were moved to tears.
It is not a ballad song to make you cry, but you felt something that touched your heart and took it. Thank you very much.🤘😊
Never ever be sorry for being touched by music. For whatever reason.
Whatever makes you feel alive...
Good music makes u feel stuff, and thats just beautiful.
Thank you for your kind words 🙏🥰
The best rock band on the planet! And Akane's reaction to Misa and Kanami's duel was priceless and pure Band Maid. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
I am 55. They are my favorite band. I have listened to many great bands but Band-Maid is my favorite. Just listening to the current state rock, these all female bands are crushing it.
I know that the lead guitarist and bassist are amazing, but please also pay attention to how amazing the drummer is. The singer is also amazing. The lead guitarist's technique is amazing, but she has composed over 130 songs and there are no bad ones = she is a genius. The side guitarist has written the lyrics for over 130 songs. This group is one of the world's top rock groups.
Excellent emotional reaction! The ability of this band to touch your feelings is something surprising, something similar happens to all of us. Their way of composing is very special, you can find a huge confluence of genres and influences in each of their songs, but the exciting way they bring them to the stage is what makes them true Queens of Rock. Thank you!
Really love your BAND-MAID reactions guys :D - Keep up the great work!!!
Glad to see I'm not the only one who gets choked up and teary eyed listening to Band-Maid.
“Daydreaming” would be a sentimental song you'll love😊
There are 2 Types of people in the world :
People how love Band Maid and People how never heard of Band Maid.
And now we have heard, we wont stop!! Thanks for the comment 🙂
😄👍🍻
Audio, ergo amo. (I heard, therefore I love)
Yeah, that scans 🙂
Touched by the energy, passion and joy of the band members. As we all are. At this stage, for you I won't say too much about their fantastic acoustic concert. Great reaction again- Thanks.
That "Bass Tone" is part of what makes the "Band-Maid" sound. When the band first started, Miku, the founder of the band and Lead singer, couldn't play any instrument. First she thought her voice wasn't powerful enough for the music she really wanted to perform. So they recruited Saiki the Primary Lead Singer. Then their Management/Label (Their first record company was a wholly owned subsidiary of their management company)thought the "Optics" would look better if there was a second guitar. Rather than recruiting another member to play guitar, Miku picked it up. Since Saiki said, "NOPE!, I'm a singer, NOT a guitarist."
At first since Miku couldn't really play, MISA the bassist was asked to step up and fill in the areas where Miku's guitar "SHOULD" be. And that gave rise to the sound you hear today. The bass forward, hard driving sound that IS Band-Maid.
Even now, that Miku is a very accomplished guitarist, MISA is still forward in the mix. There are many times, where Miku will drop back and cover what would normally be the bass line, locking in the Akane's drums, while MISA goes wandering her basses fretboard.
Although, Miku has grown so much, there are areas where Miku is allowed to shine. Her solo's in Onset, Sayanakidori, her intro solo to Influencer during their 2023 Yokohama Arena concert, her dueling with both MISA and Kanami in Play, and Domination. Miku has grown into a VERY GOOD rhythm guitarist. Especially as she plays, sings, and bounces all around the stage during performances. And she doesn't miss a beat.
If you REALLY want to have your mind blown, go to @realdocloco channel, and watch the Ladies perform "Dice-Hate?" at their 2023 Lollapalooza performance. Realize that it is from a Hulu stream, where the Ladies weren't able to use their own sound engineer, but they STILL sounded damn good. Also the director who controlled the camera angles evidently never worked with a "REAL" Rock Band. As they kept using cameras pointed in the wrong places. But If you have the opportunity to get the BD-DVD of the Ladies 2023 Concert at Yokohama Arena (They are still taking pre-orders until the ship date of 3-27), you will see the same 2 songs with proper sound and proper camera angles. And it was/is GLORIUS!!!
Thank you so much for this comment 🙂we will watch the lollapalooza performance! Thank you so much for your kind words and support!
@@RealLifeCoupleReact You were already introduced to what I call the Band-Maid Alternate Universe, with watching Domination Live. As you continue down your Band-Maid path of experience, you will discover that Band-Maid has alternate version for quite a few of their songs. From straight acoustic, semi-acoustic, special intros, bridges, and solos, some with full backing tracks, some with stripped down or no backing tracks. Counting all the alternate versions as separate songs, the Ladies have almost 200 songs in their current discography.
I and the other Maidiacs, would be delighted to join you on your discovery of all of them.
@@greylocke100 it means alot, thank you 🙂
@RealLifeCoupleReact It is with great pleasure. After all, the more people we get to listen to, the Ladies, the faster they can Domi ate the world with tjeir music. 😁
Saiki is now their singer ... and keyboardist.
Plan your Japan trip for June. They're supposed to be playing 3 shows with The Warning...... 12th, 13th and 14th
Wait until you see the live version of their song Freedom Akane does a drum solo that had me in tears ( other TH-camrs as well). The joy that they exude is unheard-of. The other members are on the side of the stage, hooting, hollering for her and cheer for her. I have never seen other bands do that.
It's Akane's drum solo 😉
@@alxvdark He's excited for them experiencing the Ladies, and got confoozled. It happens ;)
@@alxvdark oops
And it is not only the drum solo: Freedom is the perfect live performance where they demonstrate joy and fun as well as a great bond between each other. But since you have seen two live performances I recommend something different first. "Memorable" for example. Or "Alone", their first self composed song (allmost all later songs are written by them). And of course "Manners" (online live) with "Blackhole" are two very different bangers (two songs for one video)
Band-Maid and The Warning met at Aftershock 2 years ago. This year Band-Maid announced they'll be doing collaborations. Fingers crossed that they'll have a collab.
Definitely do yourself a favour and see them in concert. I saw them in Boston and Detroit. They put on an incredible show, and yes, they sound this good in concert. They are the real deal! 😃
one day, I'm sure that one day we will see our little pigeon fly in the Budokan
Agree!
I agree!
Nice to see you both being impressed by their playing skills and also moved emotionally by their overall awesomeness - you pair of Maidiacs! Never apologise for being moved to tears by this band as they've reduced me to tears a few times over the years, whether because of the performance level, the lyrics (mostly written by Miku, the ridiculously, almost unfeasibly beautiful founder of the band, rhythm guitarist and vocal harmonies) which play with English and Japanese words, use Japanese philosophy and cultural references and are way more deep and intricate than the vast majority of songs out there, or just the context of the song. For instance, they released ABOUT US during the worst of the plague years, a song for the fans, saying how they all missed touring, playing live and seeing their fans...but that it would all pass and things would become alright again. I was so cut off from family, friends and neighbours at that time and, while I literally sobbed when I first heard it, there was also a ghreat catharsis where I got to let out some of the pent-up emotions I had. Later, I discovered that Saiki, the lead vocalist, had made a very moving speech before they played the song and that followed by the song was heartbreaking and joyous too. I never play it becuase it still moves me to tears. Glad you got to witness this superb version of DON'T YOU TELL ME - Akane's work on the drums while the duel/call-and-response is going on often get overlooked but, as ever, she is the scaffold that Kanami and MISA use to construct this musical edifice. You've got another 120+ songs to go yet, plus there's MV's and different live versions and fancams (Vladimir Chupin's YT channel has the most and best fancam collection and Ohrenje's channel has great, in-depth documentaries on the band and its members) but I'm sure you're going to enjoy exploring them all! They literally don't make bad songs!
Belle, please lay in a supply of tissues for the following:
- Daydreaming
- Smile
- About Us
- Memorable
- At the Drop of a Hat
- Anemone
You guys have hit on it this is THE band we Maidiacs feel it love it live it.
- One and Only performance at 2018 Tokyo Zepp is also outstanding.
日本で待ってます!彼女たちの音楽が心に触れているのが見られてとてもうれしい。
Band Maid are special.
A new maidiac princess is born 👏👏👏
You have barely scratched the surface with what Band-Maid can do. Enjoy the ride!
Been a fan of rock for a long time. NOTHING compares to MISA vs Kanami duel … NOTHING! This band of maids, humble, beautiful and oh so talented, are the best rockers I’ve ever seen. I love them. AND I love your reaction to them. Thank you and keep up the good work. You have about 100+ songs to go. ENJOY!!
The live shows are high energy and fun. I saw them 9 times in the past 18 months here in the US. I expect them to head to Europe in the fall, but nothing is announced.
These ladies indeed hit a spot deep in we Maidiacs! I've listened to all types of music from the 60's to current day and there just isn't anything like them! Keep them coming, you won't be dissapointed!
We all know the reason of your tears.
More and more you love them, you feel their love more.
I love what Miku is adding to the solo battle...some special effects guitar stings...perfect! Best heard in headphones. You can see her with a light on her during the wide shots of the battle. Of course, Misa Misa Misa killed it and you'll never hear me complain about Mincho mode! Long live Band-Maid!
Your reactions to my favorite band in the WORLD make me have goosebumps like its my first time listening to these songs all over again! Thanks so much for your passion and insight!
HATE? Music video from the same ARENA is out.
Really love your reaction to BandMaid songs!
Thank you 🙂
To love something should not be a struggle and with *BAND-MAID* no struggle at all 😊
Yep, they touch me that way too. I don't know what it is either, but they make me emotional.
awesome band! thank you
Band maid makes alots people cry you not the only❤
If you REALLY want tears to flow, About Us, Memorable, Choose Me, any of the acoustics.
Love your reactions! Band Maid are the real deal. See you in Japan! Lets go! Keep Rocking!!! 👍🏼✌🏻🤟🏼
We will!
I think it is so wonderful that you open your heart to the music and allow it to touch you. I have always been the weirdo in my friends group because I didn't care about sports, but what really spoke to me was music I could listen to music from all over the world and find new and exciting music. And Band Maid speaks to me loudest and with such clarity. At 60 I feel like a teenager again listening to my favorite albums playing it loud with my headphones on so my mom would come and tell me to turn that down.
Belle, hold your grip, there is more than 100 Band Maid's songs. You can do it ;)
yes yes we can 🙂
MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 my favorite " conversation " between MISA and Kanami 🤙🏽
この二人のbattleはかっこよすぎる、
For some years now, The Maids have been my "Happy Pill". Taken every day. (With my other meds)
The Warning and Band Maid met each other face to face a while ago.
You must check out Band-Maid song, freedom, official live video a MUST🥁 🥁 🎸 😂
We will for sure 🙂Thank you so much
They have an acoustic show coming up. They usually Livestream their big shows but they haven't announced livestreaming yet.
Love that they do this :-)
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.... just wait until you see "Endless Story (Live).... watch it with the subtitles and bring a few boxes of kleenex....
I’m in Japan and just saw Nemophila at Budokan, BAND-MAID at Zeppelin Yokohama, and will be seeing Babymetal twice at Yokohama Arena in the next few days. My tips for traveling like this are to become an optometrist, marry an emergency room doctor, and be best friends with a flight attendant (discount!) who is married to a guy who is fluent in Japanese and who has contacts all over Japan.
Hahaha this is amazing! You've done good!!
For me, the best video you can watch after this one, is Freedom (live). It's the song that made me a madiac and shows of best what a joyfull and talented band they are.
I second that! The official video is th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lpYZRaYdL6XbTeBj
Belle your feeling toward this band is truly amazing. More to come. I would suggest is not very popular among Madiacs, but it is one of my Top 2.
Thank you for nice comment :-)
Wonderland is an absolutely splendid song. A comparatively early one.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!! and to think you have re-acted to 2 of their MID-TIER songs admittedly both are elevated by the added extended breakdowns.
Tear of Joy❤❤
They make my heart happy too, Belle! Great reaction!
Rock on, both of you!
I can't wait to see your reaction to "Anemone", the live version, when Saiki (lead vocals) and Kanami (lead guitar), just two of them, performed it together with an acoustic guitar. That particular performance made many fans cry!
Maid outfits are mandatory!
There's youtuber named Ohreje who made an exceptional BANDMAID documentary of each member, last year.He just re-did the Saiki's documentary(excellent) and will be re-doing the rest of the members. When he's done with all the members, check them out or do a reaction to each member.. Also, there's a possible chance BANDMAID might tour the UK/Europe(late summer/fall) this year🤞🤞
We will and we will definitely be seeing them live :-)
Only one hundred and twenty-five songs left to go. You can do it, I believe.
We've got all year! haha
Thank you for responding to BAND-MAID's song today as well.I can relate to your impressions very much. There are quite a few people who are moved to tears by their songs, so you're not alone. Yes, we are friends. Please continue your enjoyable journey.
Puzzle live. That is all.
They make my heart happy, too! Loved your reaction. New sub here. You should both wear maid outfits!!
Thank you GUYS ...WELCOME TO BANDMAID THE❤❤❤❤❤ RABBITHOLE
Great reaction. I get the emotions...don't hold them back. The Maids give it their all and we should feel free to give our all in our response to them! Next....YES!!! Maid outfits for the both of you! LOL! Definately Maidiacs to the core here.... PO!!!🕊 WORLD DOMINATION!!!🤘😆🤘
This seems like the general consensus for the maid outfits haha thank you so much 🙂
@@RealLifeCoupleReact Sometimes the gents will go with a "Butler's uniform." Japan has Butler cafés too.
Please take a look at FREEDOM (Official Live Video).
They touch all of us maidiacs.
They have over ten years of material that never disappoints. I have never heard a band that I can listen to each and every day and never tire of. They are just a delight. Yes I am a cynical old Brit who knows exactly why Belle tears up. I saw this concert live on line and am still living off the emotion of it all. They really do touch the soul.
Thank you Russel, thanks for being here!
I adore this band...so much so..I was at this concert!..I flew out from the UK (Scotland) to be there...All Maid concerts are special..But this was the final concert of their (not including Hong Kong) 10th Anniversary tour..So a special moment in their careers and lives...And I wanted to be there...I had already flown out to Japan to be at the first concert of the tour in Jan...So I bookended the tour...Long May They Reign!👑
Watching natural born Maidiacs discover what they've been missing is a genuine privilege. You'll be 20 songs in and they'll just keep surprising you...such variety. I would honestly like the Men In Black flashy memory wipe thing so I can discover them all over again 😁 🤘🤘🤘🥳🔥👊👍
haha this is a good idea in regards to the men in bloke device, it would be great! Thanks again 🙂
BAND‐MAID concert at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan on November 26, 2023
Setlist
01) DOMINATION
02) glory
03) alone
04) Play
05) Unleash!!!!!
06) Thrill
07) Shambles
08) Don't you tell ME
09) After Life
10) Sense
11) influencer (New intro with Miku guitar solo)
12) from now on
13) Daydreaming (New intro)
14) Memorable
15) about Us
16) Mirage
17) Bubble
18) Rock in me
19) Different (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only)
20) anemone (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only)
21) Choose me (Saiki solo on piano)
22) onset
23) Brightest Star
24) FREEDOM (New intro)
25) BLACK HOLE (New intro with Akane drum solo)
26) DICE (New intro with Misa bass solo)
27) HATE?
28) NO GOD (New intro)
29) Magie
30) Manners
31) Choose me (Normal version)
32) FORWARD (New arrangement)
33) endless Story
3 hours and 40 minutes with 8,000 people attending!
Great reaction! I know you’re probably swamped with requests, but if you happen to do the official live of the song “Play”, have your tissues ready!
See the growth of Band Maid, start with Thrill then Daydreaming then Manners an finally Don't You Tell Me Live
I was at that show, 9th row! When saiki is on the corner of the platform siniging the 2nd she is right in front of me! You just can't imagine how crazy it was: 3 hour and a half of an EPIC performance I came out of here completly drained both mentaly and physicaly lol. I just came back from Japan last week, 3rd time I travelled there in a year to see them live (and a lot of other Japanese rock/metal bands too) and it's worth every single Euro! If you want to discover more about the band and why they are so special for us fans, not only because of their music but also their personalities and the bounds they have with the fans, watch the documentaries Ohrenje did www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje. Greetings from France🤘
Next one has to be "bandmaid corallium live at the eggman". Unbelievable quality video and off the scale musicianship.
This Official Live is taken from their 10 year Anniversary Tour finale at Yokohama Arena, 26-11-23. A monster show of over 3 1/2 hours and 33 songs. It started at 2 am my time, yes I watched the livestream. Thanks for the reaction!
Epic!!!! Thank you for commenting and liking our reaction 🙂