The first words uttered by band visionary, founder, beautiful crazy lady. And future Rock and roll legend Miku Kobato, Breaking New Gate. They not only broke through the gate. But are on the cusp of being the biggest band in the world today. Just under 7 yrs later. These five beautiful phenomenal musicians are the real deal !
Welcome aboard, Josh. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 25 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: th-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/w-d-xo.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: th-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/w-d-xo.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: th-cam.com/video/usWZvlGGDSs/w-d-xo.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Awesome reaction. BAND-MAID is a great band and they've grown a lot since this music video. What I like about them is that they incorporate different music genres, from Hard Rock, to Pop, Metal, Funk, Blues or Punk, so their songs are really diverse, they can go from hard tunes, to more softer, sometimes they are very energetic, another times they sound more emotional, etc. Also they borrow elements from bands from rock history, so they can remind you a lot of things (Metallica, Pantera, Van Halen, SIAM SHADE, Foo Fighters, Oasis, Led Zeppelin), without sounding like them, they have their own distinctive style. Their live performances are really good. They not only play awesomely their instruments, they also know how to put a show, with lot of energy, lot of jams and the ladies are always smiling and having a blast on stage. As for the bass, MISA is really great and the band always give her a spot to shine, so the bass is a really important aspect in BAND-MAID music. I'll give you some suggestions: -DICE (a very hard rocking catchy song) th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html -Domination - Live (another hard rocking catchy song and it shows their energy on stage) th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html -Rinne (this one is more on their metal side) th-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/w-d-xo.html -Blooming (very upbeat with a punkish feeling) th-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/w-d-xo.html -Wonderland - Live (a very jazzy feel with a groovy funky bassline, I think this show their diversity) th-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/w-d-xo.html -ONSET - Live (a very cool guitar driven instrumental) th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html There're more, but I don't want to overwhelm you with too much links. Hope you can react to one of those songs! Cheers!!!
Turn on cc - all the newer songs have cc English translation ✌🏼 Next what Rodigo said - Domination - official live video 3 songs is nowhere near enough - they have dozens and dozens of bangers - not kidding - best rock band on planet earth 🌍 right now…truth 🤷🏻♂️ - Dice - Manners - Different - Sense - Warning - After Life - Turn Me On - Moratorium I could go on and on 🤘🏼
@@xAssassin24 The music video is better for a first time listening to Dice. The live versions for Dice on YT don't have very good audio. Live version of Moratorium is super good though.
Dude, welcome to the sorcery and enchantment that is Band-Maid ! This is the song that started it all off for me back in 2015. They have gone on to great things since this song, as I'm sure many others will tell you. I've got all their albums and one mighty task remains - to get them to come to Australia.
Bassist is MISA and she’s moved on from her Fender Jazz Bass to her custom 5 string Black Cloud and her new custom 5 string SG. Both are thunderous when they rumble! My friend, do yourself some good and check out EVERYTHING they’ve posted onto their channel from Line Cube Shibuya Feb. 14, 2020. Fu&king sublime, beautiful Hard Rock.💪🏻🤘🏻 Edit: If I had to pick 2 from those Shibuya performances, it’d be Domination and Wonderland. Domination has a sick breakdown in the middle, complete with various live soloing! Wonderland is a triumph of adventurous composition and arrangement, both instrumentally and vocally.
🐦 *Roguenjosh* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID (2013 - Present)* a group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world….. If you wish to continue down this pigeon hole. *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos from….. *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* 🐦 *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals 👗 *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist ☕ *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer 🍜 *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist 🍶 So buckle your seatbelt, put the kids to bed and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey you will never forget. Below is a list of songs that will get you started. *Freedom-2016* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *Blooming-2019* _(Music Video)_ *Dice-2018* _(Music Video)_ *Choose Me-2017* _(Music Video)_ *Real Existence-2015* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Puzzle-2017* _(Live Studio Coast 2017)_ *Cross-2017* _(Live Apr. 13th, 2018)_ *Wonderland-2019* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *ONSET-2018* _(Live Apr. 13th, 2018)_ At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz with their own extraordinary twist of awesomeness! *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back… (Po!)*
MISA is the bassist, AKA barefoot assassin. I will give a shortlist, so you can pick a couple of songs. Domination (live) solos all around. Dice (mv) bass, guitar solo. Onset (live) instrumental everybody gets a solo. Wonderland (live) little softer song with a little bass, and guitar solo, and it feels almost like bass leads. Freedom (live) great bass all through the song with a great drum solo. Order (mv) a little bass solo with some bass-slapping.
They are much more hard rock than metal, though you can hear some metal-ish riffs in some of their songs. You really can't go wrong wtih any of their songs, but they are best live. Select any of the live videos from their channel and you will be set. I would recommend "onset" and "Domination", but really, they don't have a bad song. MISA (bass) is amazing! Together with Akane (drums) they are an insanely tight rhythm section.
New- gate was one of six that was set in the walled city of London in olden times. When BAND-MAID played Islington London 2019, they metaphorically kicked that gate off it's hinges.
This was their first music video, hence why they are a little awkward in front of the camera. Whatever song you choose next, go with live show, they are outstanding live band, they add so many little things here and there in their songs when performing live, takes it to another level. As many have recommended songs: Real Existence, Dice, Play, Moratorium, Onset, Alone, Blooming... etc, you really cant go wrong with anything you choose.
You ain't seen nothin' yet . . . Misa the bass player basically plays lead on a number of their songs. And the "duels" between her and Kanami the lead gutarist are great. Live is definitely the way to go. They are one of the few bands that for whatever reason truly sound much better during live performances.
Dice, and reincarnation MV's are great. Band Maid is fantastic live. Domination, and Freedom from the February 14 live show on their main youtube page are so high quality.
Song Title : Thrill Mini Album : New Beginning Single : Ai to Jonetsu Matador Breaking New Gate I raise the volume within my earphones So that the dull noises will be erased Those guys are waiting for the chance to trip and fall Hey you, I shall let you hear this This world is always faulty I’ll be out of control if I just stand still Even if these rampaging feelings of mine gets abused I don’t care, just step forward I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!) On this symmetric flat road, I can’t find any interest in it Just breakin’ new gate (HEY!!) Regret means escaping from the hand of evil’s conspiracy With the thrills, the greatest pleasure of all, I live on I always see the scenery I don’t want to see Imprisoned in a room of four walls A dove creates an arc on such a small sky Who are you, as I look above The struggle seems to be real and steady Even I self-affix myself, I’ll still go out of control If I can’t be saved by tears Just enjoy and savor it! I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!) I should be changing, these unanswered fears into madness Just breaking new gate (HEY!!) Tear up and throw away the erased blank pages To what lies beyond my resolve, along with thrills, I devote my body This world is always faulty I’ll be out of control if I just stand still Even if these rampaging feelings of mine gets abused I don’t care, just step forward I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!) On this symmetric flat road, I can’t find any interest in it Just breakin’ new gate (HEY!!) Regret means escaping from the hand of evil’s conspiracy This greatest pleasure of all, gets me going To what lies beyond my resolve, along with thrills, I devote my body
I love Jinjer and anband Maid is by far my favorite hard rock band. Domination or Freedom live from this year are great examples of their more evolved sound and how great they are live.
When Band-Maid started out the music was very much controlled by their record label, which is the era of this song, as they said they knew what the Asian market wanted. Then the label let them put out 1 song that the band wanted to do. After the song was a big hit around the world, the label said, OK do what you want, and Band-Maid have never looked back. The Idea for the maid costumes was from the rhythm guitarist, who worked in Maid café's and liked the look and also liked rock music so wanted to put a band together, so it's not as most people what most newcomers the band think, it was a man's idea to create appeal. Miku, rhythm guitarist, went on the internet and found a solo guitarist she liked and asked her if she was interested in the idea, who was Kanami and up for the idea. Kanami was she had worked with a drummer that maybe interested, so they asked Akane, who then put forward a bassist she went to music school with Misa, and Band-Maid was born. They played life once, with Miku as singer, and the band came to the conclusion that it wasn't really the sound they were looking for. So they found a singer they realy liked and asked her, Saiki, but they didn't tell her about the maid costumes before she agreed, due to the chance that she would have said no. So having a singer left Muki without a role, so she picked up a guitar for the 1st time and did rhythm guitar, that why in a lot of the early videos she does not seem to be up with the skill level of the others, but you can see how much she has improved over the years in the later videos. My choices for the next 2 songs "DOMINATION (Feb. 14th, 2020)" & "Onset" both live, as Band-Maid are far better live.
Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. Best live rock band out today!!! Try Dice or Onset - live for more bass by MISA. But any video is awesome especially their live videos
Good review but know this, they have a good variety of styles embedded not just hard rock. Is not just the base player is all of them in their own way. In order to see their evolution try these MVs DICE ALONE REAL EXISTENCE RINNE BLOOMING Live performances DOMINATION CHOOSE ME ONSET (great instrumental) FREEDOM Among many more. Some other live presentation were taken down. But you will be hooked.
Hi from the UK check out Band maid play live ( nice bass intro) Band maid don't you tell me live ( bass and lead guitar battle) Band maid Freedom live ( nice drum solo) Band maid is a dish best served live lol
Some of my favorites from them are The Non-Fiction Days, Moratorium, Alone, and Order. Can't go wrong with their live performances, though if hard to find, their MVs are good backups!
For more bass, try "Dice" MV, or "Play" (Live). Both start with funky pickin' or slappin.' Live stuff is great. A new live concert BluRay came out, so many top live videos (including the best Play recording) disappeared from TH-cam. You can find other live shows, tho. And see the Shibuya Play version in other reactor vids, if curious. Basist Misa trained @ Tokyo School of Music. She gets many spotlights, has nice technical riffs, and even guitar duels. Keep diving.
You really have to watch them LIVE... They have a lot of videos on their TH-cam-Channel! Best LIVE rock-band in the world right now! Domination or Onset (pure instrumental)
Welcome to Band-Maid. Thrill was from their early days when they were still searching for their own sound. Since then they've taken over the song-writing and turned into a high energy, exciting and FUN live rock band. Here's a couple of self-penned numbers from their most recent concert (Feb 2020) "Domination" : th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html ; "Choose Me" th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html ; A couple of MVs : "Dice" : th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html ; "Rinne" th-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/w-d-xo.html
Nice reaction, but better look for their live stuff early this year, (in their official channel) much more interesting. Misa the bassist is nicknamed the "Barefoot Assassin" cos she usually performs live barefoot. It's a shame many of the videos with her best bass licks have been already deleted from TH-cam.
Most of us don't know what they're exactly singing about. Because most of us don't speak or understand Japanese. But if it's rock and roll they have to be singing about human emotions, wouldn't they ?
There's a great bass & guitar duel in the live version of Don't You Tell Me, live at Zepp Tokyo. Here's a working link: facebook.com/EveryIdolhell/videos/315232569334891/
What makes Band-Maid the best rock group on the planet is their transitions, each member are showcased in each song, Thrill is the song that got me into them! They have over 100 songs and not even close to a bad one! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid!
MISA MISA MISA! gday from Victoria if you are after Heavy Metal by females from Japan there are plenty to choose from but my fav is a Power Metal outfit Lovebites (think Iron Maiden meets Dragon Force). Band-Maid are more Hard Rock with elements of Punk, Prog, Melodic(NOT POP), Jazz, Funk and Metal
@@stephenchigwidden7504 No, No, absolutely not disappointing. I was making an analogy, "Like the English weather you never know what BAND-MAID will do next". Stephen how could you ever think I would think BAND-MAID could ever be disappointing. I can feel a tear starting to roll down my cheek.
Thanks for reacting to my favorite band. Try Moritorium or Freedom or Play or Rinne or Blooming. The live I feel are the best because you can see the memebers interact with each other but Rinne and Blooming is MV.
Check out "domination" live or "onset" live or not if you want to see some incredible guitar work. There are some videos that they have taken down but you can still watch the reaction videos that have great bass playing - "play" live and "don't you tell me" live.
Best rock band on the planet today....they are better live. Seems like the Japanese do not hide or bury the bass, but the opposite, which many find really appealing. They also all seem to through some pop element into their songs at some point, which I gather is something expected in Japan as well. Japan is killing it right now in both rock and metal, putting the redt of the planet on notice. Gonna have to up their game. Check out Lovebites for example. th-cam.com/video/hLFelI93VkM/w-d-xo.html
This was Band-Maid's first music video. The members of the band have all levelled-up since then. MISA, the bass player, was playing a 4-string in this video. She plays a 5-string now. And the band gives her a lot of solo moments.
This is just the tip of the iceberg! PLAY live, Dice MV, any basically anything else. They are a class act that never disappoints. Each member is highly skilled, and they bounce off each other with perfection. P.S Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺
If you think that was a bass moment...check her in 'Onset' official Live. Instrumental masterpiece. They do lots of heavy stuff...a softer awesome song is 'Daydreaming'...MISA on bass taking a beautiful stroll.
DICE has a great bass line and the song itself is probably the best summary of the band's overall sound and skill - th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html BLOOMING is arguably their best song - th-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/w-d-xo.html To truly appreciate their skill go to their channel and hit up their live stuff. Domination and Freedom are good songs that turn into great songs thanks to their energy and talent. Onset is an instrumental that every musician should listen to carefully and take notes as it's an instruction manual on greatness.
ya know. i've been listening to Capulet for years, been subbed to your channel for a month or so.....and it wasn't until now that i put 2 and 2 together xDDDD wow.....i feel dumb hahaha love all you do brotha
MISA - the whisky drinking barefoot assassin and goddess on bass. You have a lot more to discover, this was their first MV and a lot have happened since then. Here's a nice one and make sure you really listen to the bass line: th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
You want to really hear Misa shred, do a reaction to Band-Maid On-Set Live at Zepp Tokyo. It is a instrumental that is music for the soul. More Band-Maid reactions please!
Ah, so many memories! Thrill is the song that exposed me to Band-Maid way back when. I've been obsessed ever since. As others have suggested they are so much better live. The instrumental Onset is awesome, as is Domination, Rinne and Moratorium.
If you like the bass player, DICE needs to be the song you listen to. As has been said, this is before they wrote their own music and before they really gelled as a band.
5 ladies, (all Juliard quality), 70's to 90's Hard Rock style. NEW!!! They are at their best live, but their MV's are also top shelf: 🎀BAND-MAID🎀 "Domination" {Live} 2/14/20 th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html 🎀BAND-MAID🎀 "輪廻/Rinne" {MV} th-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/w-d-xo.html
At LOGO Hamburg: th-cam.com/video/yWGuBX7q0aA/w-d-xo.html There is also a good version from Bochum, worth checking. But the sound is a bit worse than in Hamburg.
☝️ I'd suggest Band Maid "Turn Me On" live @ zepp - 'cept they've (I presume Band Maid's management) removed the vid from TH-cam 'cause DVD 😔 great song & great bass intro by Misa 🎵 🤷♂️Odd they haven't removed the other zepp vids though 🤷♂️
This is one of their older songs (1st music video). Their songwriting is MUCH better now.... ;o) For what they are like now, I'd check out Domination (the most current live version), Dice or Blooming.
Check out their live video for Wonderland (off of their latest album, Conqueror). It's the best showcase of their songwriting, specifically with Kanami (lead guitar), MISA (bass), and Akane (drums) each playing different parts.
Great for you to check out Band Maid. You should really check out this other band - Lovebites. Another great all female japanese band. You should react to their videos "Shadowmaker" and "When Destines Align". Believe me you won't be disappointed.
Subscribed to watch you gasp in awe at their live performances. As a Bass player, you'll enjoy Misa's heavyAF Bass on 'Moratorium' live ( th-cam.com/video/HiArXRC6aCY/w-d-xo.html ) and also on the 'Dice' music video ( th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html ). In 'Thrill', which is 5 years old now, she was using a 4 string Bass but has since moved on to a 5 string in search of lower notes. She, like Akane the drummer and Kanami, the lead guitarist, all trained as classical pianists but easily mastered their new choice of instruments, as you can clearly see. I saw Zeppelin live in 1979 and these are about as close as I've seen a band get to that level of songwriting (all music written by Kanami, the lead guitarist, while the lyrics are usually by Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder of the band), stage presence (they shine brightest live) and, of course, playing abilities. They're also a lot cuter. They just released a live DVD and have released 4 songs from it. Number 1 choice of these, for me at least, has to be 'Domination', which gives them all a chance to shine during an epic performance recorded in Feb this year: th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
ok now this is where you start with band maid. their early stuff. from here on out you will be blown away at their progression in talent over the years. it only gets better. next 2 songs, live versions of domination and freedom. 3rd runner up is an instrumental piece called onset. they are even better live.
Real early BAND-MAID. This was their make or break song...had it not clicked, they would have ended here. Instead, they went on to become the best rock band on the planet. Their lives are exquisite, among the best I have ever heard/seen.
"This bass player is pretty prolific"... Oh my, the surprises that awaits you down the line if you choose (how can you not) to listen to more band maid... MISA is, as people call her, a barefoot (she plays barefoot on their live shows) assassin with the bass! IMO, "Freedom" is where she's at her best... also, that song (live) has a little surprise :D
Well you haven't seen anything yet. Thrill is the song that captured the initial attention but their live performances are something else. For a combination of music and lighting you can't go pass Onset live in April 2018. Their concert in Shibuya in February this year was a masterpiece. Most recommend Domination and Freedom but there's so many more. Don't tell me for instance.Real existence, Dice. Misa on bass is one of the world's great musicians. Probably most fans favourite. Outstanding solos and her interplay and duelling with Kanami on lead guitar is awe inspiring. Akane on drums is super fast and like the rest of the band,her timing is spot on. Drum solo on Freedom. Miku is the leader having founded the band and concept,finding Kanami and Saiki the lead vocalist online. Kanami knew Akane who was studying at a music Academy with Misa. Female musicianship has exploded in the last decade and Japan is one of the leaders in the world. Major upcoming prodigies also that the world will discover in the next decade. Lisa X and Yoyoka. The Maids though are the real deal. 5 brilliant highly talented ladies who love performing live. You really need to see more of their material to appreciate just how good they are.
Check out their latest album, Unseen World, and the live video from their recent online concert (okyuji, as they call it) they uploaded half an hour ago for "about Us".
watch the mv's for 'real existence' and ' non-fiction days - earlier videos but just plain kick ass songs. in this video [the first] they are just getting warmed up. 'dice' is also not to be missed. more ass kicking in store for you!
They toured the US last year, all 5 venues sold-out. New York, Dallas and LA. They worked with Tony Visconti, producer (T Rex, David Bowie) on "The Dragon Cries" last year. My 2 "Puzzle" live and "Dice" because they show their growth. They did not write "Thrill", but pretty much everything else you will heard is written by them. FYI are you a fan of Rose' of Blackpink?
hey, thanks for a bandmaid reaction. misa on bass is my idol =D.. check out "dice" it shows off the basspart even more and her custom made bass guitar by black cloud.
Misa!Misa!Misa! It had to be said. Maidiacs know why. Two songs: 'Moritorium' or 'Don't you tell me', live version for both. Also, two isn't enough, check out 'Play' and 'Domination', live. Cheers!
My 2 recommendations are... *The Dragon Cries* :th-cam.com/video/skEkpogsmE0/w-d-xo.html One of their English language songs. Your Sea Shepherd shirt tells me the message will resonate with you. *Freedom (Live)* :th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
Good Japanese bands to react to would be Galneryus and Wagakki Band! For Galneryus, I recommend Angel of Salvation, Destiny, and Hunting for Your Dream, while Senbonzakura, Ikusa, Homura + Akatsuki no Ito (Live) for Wagakki Band!
MISA!!!! MISA!!!!!! MISA!!!!!! is the bands bad ass Bass Assassin. Wait until you get to Band-Maid's recent Live videos. 10 times better than this video from 2014. If you live the Bass player you need to react to Onset, Play, Don't you Tell Me, Moratorium, Puzzle (electric), Domination and Freedom to get you started. Some Live videos may be hard to find but one of the other Band-Maidiacs can send you the links. Enjoy the journey
I believe "Blooming" to be one of if not their best song. You as a bass player would probably appreciate "Dice" 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🙂
The first words uttered by band visionary, founder, beautiful crazy lady. And future Rock and roll legend Miku Kobato, Breaking New Gate. They not only broke through the gate. But are on the cusp of being the biggest band in the world today. Just under 7 yrs later. These five beautiful phenomenal musicians are the real deal !
Welcome aboard, Josh. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular.
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 25 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: th-cam.com/video/__1th7ctgMo/w-d-xo.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: th-cam.com/video/4uIYBkAybCI/w-d-xo.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: th-cam.com/video/usWZvlGGDSs/w-d-xo.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.).
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience.
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Awesome reaction. BAND-MAID is a great band and they've grown a lot since this music video. What I like about them is that they incorporate different music genres, from Hard Rock, to Pop, Metal, Funk, Blues or Punk, so their songs are really diverse, they can go from hard tunes, to more softer, sometimes they are very energetic, another times they sound more emotional, etc.
Also they borrow elements from bands from rock history, so they can remind you a lot of things (Metallica, Pantera, Van Halen, SIAM SHADE, Foo Fighters, Oasis, Led Zeppelin), without sounding like them, they have their own distinctive style.
Their live performances are really good. They not only play awesomely their instruments, they also know how to put a show, with lot of energy, lot of jams and the ladies are always smiling and having a blast on stage.
As for the bass, MISA is really great and the band always give her a spot to shine, so the bass is a really important aspect in BAND-MAID music.
I'll give you some suggestions:
-DICE (a very hard rocking catchy song)
th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html
-Domination - Live (another hard rocking catchy song and it shows their energy on stage)
th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
-Rinne (this one is more on their metal side)
th-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/w-d-xo.html
-Blooming (very upbeat with a punkish feeling)
th-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/w-d-xo.html
-Wonderland - Live (a very jazzy feel with a groovy funky bassline, I think this show their diversity)
th-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/w-d-xo.html
-ONSET - Live (a very cool guitar driven instrumental)
th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html
There're more, but I don't want to overwhelm you with too much links.
Hope you can react to one of those songs! Cheers!!!
Thanks for the links!!
Turn on cc - all the newer songs have cc English translation ✌🏼
Next what Rodigo said - Domination - official live video
3 songs is nowhere near enough - they have dozens and dozens of bangers - not kidding - best rock band on planet earth 🌍 right now…truth 🤷🏻♂️
- Dice
- Manners
- Different
- Sense
- Warning
- After Life
- Turn Me On
- Moratorium
I could go on and on 🤘🏼
Next two songs: Moratorium and Dice. You'll be hooked to wanting more after these two!
Live of course
@@xAssassin24 The music video is better for a first time listening to Dice. The live versions for Dice on YT don't have very good audio. Live version of Moratorium is super good though.
Does Moratorium even have a video anymore?
@@crapstirrer I see they have taken it down. Maybe with Premium TH-cam?
Dude, welcome to the sorcery and enchantment that is Band-Maid ! This is the song that started it all off for me back in 2015. They have gone on to great things since this song, as I'm sure many others will tell you. I've got all their albums and one mighty task remains - to get them to come to Australia.
Bassist is MISA and she’s moved on from her Fender Jazz Bass to her custom 5 string Black Cloud and her new custom 5 string SG. Both are thunderous when they rumble! My friend, do yourself some good and check out EVERYTHING they’ve posted onto their channel from Line Cube Shibuya Feb. 14, 2020. Fu&king sublime, beautiful Hard Rock.💪🏻🤘🏻
Edit: If I had to pick 2 from those Shibuya performances, it’d be Domination and Wonderland. Domination has a sick breakdown in the middle, complete with various live soloing! Wonderland is a triumph of adventurous composition and arrangement, both instrumentally and vocally.
I love me some hard rock!
BBBB you know it's not an SG but a custom Black Cloud the Black Smoker Beta5 I don't think is a custom
Dave Cook
Not an SG? So it’s a Black Cloud as well? But the styling! 🤔
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook I think the SG was originally a Gibson model. SG really refers to the style. SG style made by Black Cloud.
@@stimproid Ok I will accept SG clone lol
This song is first time i'm falling in love with bandmaid and their music.. honestly, they're amazing musician 😍💜
🐦 *Roguenjosh* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID (2013 - Present)* a group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world…..
If you wish to continue down this pigeon hole. *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos from…..
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* 🐦
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals 👗
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist ☕
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer 🍜
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist 🍶
So buckle your seatbelt, put the kids to bed and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey you will never forget. Below is a list of songs that will get you started.
*Freedom-2016* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_
*Blooming-2019* _(Music Video)_
*Dice-2018* _(Music Video)_
*Choose Me-2017* _(Music Video)_
*Real Existence-2015* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_
*Puzzle-2017* _(Live Studio Coast 2017)_
*Cross-2017* _(Live Apr. 13th, 2018)_
*Wonderland-2019* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_
*ONSET-2018* _(Live Apr. 13th, 2018)_
At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz with their own extraordinary twist of awesomeness!
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back… (Po!)*
I would add Rinne MV to that list, enjoy the ride, its awesome!!
MISA is the bassist, AKA barefoot assassin. I will give a shortlist, so you can pick a couple of songs.
Domination (live) solos all around.
Dice (mv) bass, guitar solo.
Onset (live) instrumental everybody gets a solo.
Wonderland (live) little softer song with a little bass, and guitar solo, and it feels almost like bass leads.
Freedom (live) great bass all through the song with a great drum solo.
Order (mv) a little bass solo with some bass-slapping.
Thanks heaps, looking forward to domination after my next bandmaid reaction!!
They are much more hard rock than metal, though you can hear some metal-ish riffs in some of their songs. You really can't go wrong wtih any of their songs, but they are best live. Select any of the live videos from their channel and you will be set. I would recommend "onset" and "Domination", but really, they don't have a bad song. MISA (bass) is amazing! Together with Akane (drums) they are an insanely tight rhythm section.
Domination seems to be coming up a lot, I might lock it in!!
Here comes the Band-Maid army PO!
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New- gate was one of six that was set in the walled city of London in olden times. When BAND-MAID played Islington London 2019, they metaphorically kicked that gate off it's hinges.
This was their first music video, hence why they are a little awkward in front of the camera.
Whatever song you choose next, go with live show, they are outstanding live band, they add so many little things here and there in their songs when performing live, takes it to another level.
As many have recommended songs: Real Existence, Dice, Play, Moratorium, Onset, Alone, Blooming... etc, you really cant go wrong with anything you choose.
You should check out their live stuff, especially the ones they released not too long ago. Specifically "Domination" and "Freedom".
YES YES YES!!! Totally agree with them choices.
You ain't seen nothin' yet . . . Misa the bass player basically plays lead on a number of their songs. And the "duels" between her and Kanami the lead gutarist are great. Live is definitely the way to go. They are one of the few bands that for whatever reason truly sound much better during live performances.
Try the MV 'Rinne' or the Feb 14 'Domination' live... should get you started right :)
Sounds good!! Sounds heavy!
Dice, and reincarnation MV's are great. Band Maid is fantastic live. Domination, and Freedom from the February 14 live show on their main youtube page are so high quality.
Song Title : Thrill
Mini Album : New Beginning
Single : Ai to Jonetsu Matador
Breaking New Gate
I raise the volume within my earphones
So that the dull noises will be erased
Those guys are waiting for the chance to trip and fall
Hey you, I shall let you hear this
This world is always faulty
I’ll be out of control if I just stand still
Even if these rampaging feelings of mine gets abused
I don’t care, just step forward
I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!)
On this symmetric flat road, I can’t find any interest in it
Just breakin’ new gate (HEY!!)
Regret means escaping from the hand of evil’s conspiracy
With the thrills, the greatest pleasure of all, I live on
I always see the scenery I don’t want to see
Imprisoned in a room of four walls
A dove creates an arc on such a small sky
Who are you, as I look above
The struggle seems to be real and steady
Even I self-affix myself, I’ll still go out of control
If I can’t be saved by tears
Just enjoy and savor it!
I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!)
I should be changing, these unanswered fears into madness
Just breaking new gate (HEY!!)
Tear up and throw away the erased blank pages
To what lies beyond my resolve, along with thrills, I devote my body
This world is always faulty
I’ll be out of control if I just stand still
Even if these rampaging feelings of mine gets abused
I don’t care, just step forward
I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!)
On this symmetric flat road, I can’t find any interest in it
Just breakin’ new gate (HEY!!)
Regret means escaping from the hand of evil’s conspiracy
This greatest pleasure of all, gets me going
To what lies beyond my resolve, along with thrills, I devote my body
Thank you so much for sending this translation!!
I love Jinjer and anband Maid is by far my favorite hard rock band. Domination or Freedom live from this year are great examples of their more evolved sound and how great they are live.
This 2014 song is the "gate" way song that will lead you down the BAND-MAID "pigeon" hole of sheer awesomeness. Enjoy!
When Band-Maid started out the music was very much controlled by their record label, which is the era of this song, as they said they knew what the Asian market wanted. Then the label let them put out 1 song that the band wanted to do. After the song was a big hit around the world, the label said, OK do what you want, and Band-Maid have never looked back.
The Idea for the maid costumes was from the rhythm guitarist, who worked in Maid café's and liked the look and also liked rock music so wanted to put a band together, so it's not as most people what most newcomers the band think, it was a man's idea to create appeal. Miku, rhythm guitarist, went on the internet and found a solo guitarist she liked and asked her if she was interested in the idea, who was Kanami and up for the idea. Kanami was she had worked with a drummer that maybe interested, so they asked Akane, who then put forward a bassist she went to music school with Misa, and Band-Maid was born. They played life once, with Miku as singer, and the band came to the conclusion that it wasn't really the sound they were looking for. So they found a singer they realy liked and asked her, Saiki, but they didn't tell her about the maid costumes before she agreed, due to the chance that she would have said no. So having a singer left Muki without a role, so she picked up a guitar for the 1st time and did rhythm guitar, that why in a lot of the early videos she does not seem to be up with the skill level of the others, but you can see how much she has improved over the years in the later videos.
My choices for the next 2 songs "DOMINATION (Feb. 14th, 2020)" & "Onset" both live, as Band-Maid are far better live.
When Misa play bass on Play (live) or Onset You will really like her playing! Moratorium (live) is also good basswise.
They have alot of songs performed at Zepp Tokyo 2018 live which are unfortunately being taken down by TH-cam....
Welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. Best live rock band out today!!! Try Dice or Onset - live for more bass by MISA. But any video is awesome especially their live videos
Good review but know this, they have a good variety of styles embedded not just hard rock. Is not just the base player is all of them in their own way. In order to see their evolution try these MVs
DICE
ALONE
REAL EXISTENCE
RINNE
BLOOMING
Live performances
DOMINATION
CHOOSE ME
ONSET (great instrumental)
FREEDOM
Among many more.
Some other live presentation were taken down. But you will be hooked.
This is their first official music video back in 2014 that started it all.....
Some nice basslines on Rinne and live 2020 feb Domination both hot
Great, great band! My favorite!
Blooming and Rinne. Both in their official channel.
Hi from the UK check out
Band maid play live ( nice bass intro)
Band maid don't you tell me live ( bass and lead guitar battle)
Band maid Freedom live ( nice drum solo)
Band maid is a dish best served live lol
Some of my favorites from them are The Non-Fiction Days, Moratorium, Alone, and Order. Can't go wrong with their live performances, though if hard to find, their MVs are good backups!
For more bass, try "Dice" MV, or "Play" (Live). Both start with funky pickin' or slappin.' Live stuff is great. A new live concert BluRay came out, so many top live videos (including the best Play recording) disappeared from TH-cam. You can find other live shows, tho. And see the Shibuya Play version in other reactor vids, if curious. Basist Misa trained @ Tokyo School of Music. She gets many spotlights, has nice technical riffs, and even guitar duels. Keep diving.
Awesome, loved seeing a bass solo!!
G’day Mate😉 it’s old one That Ladies are now growing more Amazing😱😱😱
Turn me on live has my favorite band maid bass intro
Check out Dice next.
You really have to watch them LIVE... They have a lot of videos on their TH-cam-Channel! Best LIVE rock-band in the world right now! Domination or Onset (pure instrumental)
Onset and Freedom both live versions
For bass I would suggest their songs "Turn me On and "Play" LIve at Zepp Tokyo. Thanks for the reaction.
Watch their LIVE performance videos. You gonna love this band more...
Welcome to Band-Maid. Thrill was from their early days when they were still searching for their own sound. Since then they've taken over the song-writing and turned into a high energy, exciting and FUN live rock band. Here's a couple of self-penned numbers from their most recent concert (Feb 2020) "Domination" : th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html ; "Choose Me" th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html ; A couple of MVs : "Dice" : th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html ; "Rinne" th-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/w-d-xo.html
Nice reaction, but better look for their live stuff early this year, (in their official channel) much more interesting.
Misa the bassist is nicknamed the "Barefoot Assassin" cos she usually performs live barefoot.
It's a shame many of the videos with her best bass licks have been already deleted from TH-cam.
Most of us don't know what they're exactly singing about. Because most of us don't speak or understand Japanese. But if it's rock and roll they have to be singing about human emotions, wouldn't they ?
I love the song Time. It's one of their softer songs.
Personally I'd recommend Domination Live and the Dice Music Video. As a Bass Player looking for a "moment"...DEFINITELY check out the opening to Dice.
There's a great bass & guitar duel in the live version of Don't You Tell Me, live at Zepp Tokyo.
Here's a working link: facebook.com/EveryIdolhell/videos/315232569334891/
What makes Band-Maid the best rock group on the planet is their transitions, each member are showcased in each song, Thrill is the song that got me into them! They have over 100 songs and not even close to a bad one! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid!
Check out their live stuff . Their better live and the bass always plays a big part in their songs . Misa really knows what she's doing .
MISA MISA MISA! gday from Victoria if you are after Heavy Metal by females from Japan there are plenty to choose from but my fav is a Power Metal outfit Lovebites (think Iron Maiden meets Dragon Force). Band-Maid are more Hard Rock with elements of Punk, Prog, Melodic(NOT POP), Jazz, Funk and Metal
NOR ANIME, NOR BABYMETAL, but are more like the English weather.
@@GaryHolloway-810 persistent? That's about the only thing English weather and band maid have in common. Surely you don't mean disappointing.
@@stephenchigwidden7504 No, No, absolutely not disappointing. I was making an analogy, "Like the English weather you never know what BAND-MAID will do next". Stephen how could you ever think I would think BAND-MAID could ever be disappointing. I can feel a tear starting to roll down my cheek.
Thanks for reacting to my favorite band. Try Moritorium or Freedom or Play or Rinne or Blooming. The live I feel are the best because you can see the memebers interact with each other but Rinne and Blooming is MV.
Check out "domination" live or "onset" live or not if you want to see some incredible guitar work. There are some videos that they have taken down but you can still watch the reaction videos that have great bass playing - "play" live and "don't you tell me" live.
Best rock band on the planet today....they are better live. Seems like the Japanese do not hide or bury the bass, but the opposite, which many find really appealing. They also all seem to through some pop element into their songs at some point, which I gather is something expected in Japan as well. Japan is killing it right now in both rock and metal, putting the redt of the planet on notice. Gonna have to up their game. Check out Lovebites for example. th-cam.com/video/hLFelI93VkM/w-d-xo.html
This was Band-Maid's first music video. The members of the band have all levelled-up since then. MISA, the bass player, was playing a 4-string in this video. She plays a 5-string now. And the band gives her a lot of solo moments.
MOAR BAND-MAID! Listen to their live songs! You'll hear bass solos and all kindsa crazy stuff!!
This is just the tip of the iceberg! PLAY live, Dice MV, any basically anything else. They are a class act that never disappoints. Each member is highly skilled, and they bounce off each other with perfection.
P.S Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺
If you think that was a bass moment...check her in 'Onset' official Live. Instrumental masterpiece. They do lots of heavy stuff...a softer awesome song is 'Daydreaming'...MISA on bass taking a beautiful stroll.
DICE has a great bass line and the song itself is probably the best summary of the band's overall sound and skill - th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html
BLOOMING is arguably their best song - th-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/w-d-xo.html
To truly appreciate their skill go to their channel and hit up their live stuff. Domination and Freedom are good songs that turn into great songs thanks to their energy and talent. Onset is an instrumental that every musician should listen to carefully and take notes as it's an instruction manual on greatness.
ya know. i've been listening to Capulet for years, been subbed to your channel for a month or so.....and it wasn't until now that i put 2 and 2 together xDDDD wow.....i feel dumb hahaha love all you do brotha
Robyn Holley hahaha, that’s awesome, thanks so much Robyn!!
MISA - the whisky drinking barefoot assassin and goddess on bass. You have a lot more to discover, this was their first MV and a lot have happened since then. Here's a nice one and make sure you really listen to the bass line: th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
High quality to get you hooked right away Onset and Puzzle (acoustic version)
You want to really hear Misa shred, do a reaction to Band-Maid On-Set Live at Zepp Tokyo. It is a instrumental that is music for the soul. More Band-Maid reactions please!
Ah, so many memories! Thrill is the song that exposed me to Band-Maid way back when. I've been obsessed ever since. As others have suggested they are so much better live. The instrumental Onset is awesome, as is Domination, Rinne and Moratorium.
If you like the bass player, DICE needs to be the song you listen to. As has been said, this is before they wrote their own music and before they really gelled as a band.
Live they really shine! Bass at the beginning of "Play" live rocks!!! Rick on! 🤘🏼✌🏼
5 ladies, (all Juliard quality), 70's to 90's Hard Rock style. NEW!!! They are at their best live, but their MV's are also top shelf:
🎀BAND-MAID🎀 "Domination" {Live} 2/14/20
th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
🎀BAND-MAID🎀 "輪廻/Rinne" {MV}
th-cam.com/video/CQ9dbEVgZcA/w-d-xo.html
The best LIVE band on the planet. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Whichever one you do next, just make sure it’s LIVE.
This is positively restrained compared to their later stuff.
This was their first video and the label wasn't letting them write their own stuff yet.
Ok I really need to give them another chance, what’s their best heavy new song?
For Best and heavy everyone suggests Rinne (and they'd be right).
But a personal favourite of mine for big riffs is Secret My Lips.
2019 Live version of "Clang" which starts with a tapping duet between Misa (bassist) and Kanami (lead guitar).
At LOGO Hamburg: th-cam.com/video/yWGuBX7q0aA/w-d-xo.html
There is also a good version from Bochum, worth checking. But the sound is a bit worse than in Hamburg.
☝️ I'd suggest Band Maid "Turn Me On" live @ zepp - 'cept they've (I presume Band Maid's management) removed the vid from TH-cam 'cause DVD 😔 great song & great bass intro by Misa 🎵
🤷♂️Odd they haven't removed the other zepp vids though 🤷♂️
This is one of their older songs (1st music video). Their songwriting is MUCH better now.... ;o)
For what they are like now, I'd check out Domination (the most current live version), Dice or Blooming.
domination and play, both the live versions are great and cant miss
Check out their live video for Wonderland (off of their latest album, Conqueror). It's the best showcase of their songwriting, specifically with Kanami (lead guitar), MISA (bass), and Akane (drums) each playing different parts.
Great for you to check out Band Maid. You should really check out this other band - Lovebites. Another great all female japanese band. You should react to their videos "Shadowmaker" and "When Destines Align". Believe me you won't be disappointed.
Subscribed to watch you gasp in awe at their live performances. As a Bass player, you'll enjoy Misa's heavyAF Bass on 'Moratorium' live ( th-cam.com/video/HiArXRC6aCY/w-d-xo.html ) and also on the 'Dice' music video ( th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html ). In 'Thrill', which is 5 years old now, she was using a 4 string Bass but has since moved on to a 5 string in search of lower notes. She, like Akane the drummer and Kanami, the lead guitarist, all trained as classical pianists but easily mastered their new choice of instruments, as you can clearly see. I saw Zeppelin live in 1979 and these are about as close as I've seen a band get to that level of songwriting (all music written by Kanami, the lead guitarist, while the lyrics are usually by Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder of the band), stage presence (they shine brightest live) and, of course, playing abilities. They're also a lot cuter. They just released a live DVD and have released 4 songs from it. Number 1 choice of these, for me at least, has to be 'Domination', which gives them all a chance to shine during an epic performance recorded in Feb this year: th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
ok now this is where you start with band maid. their early stuff. from here on out you will be blown away at their progression in talent over the years. it only gets better. next 2 songs, live versions of domination and freedom. 3rd runner up is an instrumental piece called onset. they are even better live.
Real early BAND-MAID. This was their make or break song...had it not clicked, they would have ended here. Instead, they went on to become the best rock band on the planet. Their lives are exquisite, among the best I have ever heard/seen.
"This bass player is pretty prolific"... Oh my, the surprises that awaits you down the line if you choose (how can you not) to listen to more band maid... MISA is, as people call her, a barefoot (she plays barefoot on their live shows) assassin with the bass! IMO, "Freedom" is where she's at her best... also, that song (live) has a little surprise :D
Well you haven't seen anything yet. Thrill is the song that captured the initial attention but their live performances are something else. For a combination of music and lighting you can't go pass Onset live in April 2018. Their concert in Shibuya in February this year was a masterpiece. Most recommend Domination and Freedom but there's so many more. Don't tell me for instance.Real existence, Dice. Misa on bass is one of the world's great musicians. Probably most fans favourite. Outstanding solos and her interplay and duelling with Kanami on lead guitar is awe inspiring. Akane on drums is super fast and like the rest of the band,her timing is spot on. Drum solo on Freedom. Miku is the leader having founded the band and concept,finding Kanami and Saiki the lead vocalist online. Kanami knew Akane who was studying at a music Academy with Misa. Female musicianship has exploded in the last decade and Japan is one of the leaders in the world. Major upcoming prodigies also that the world will discover in the next decade. Lisa X and Yoyoka. The Maids though are the real deal. 5 brilliant highly talented ladies who love performing live. You really need to see more of their material to appreciate just how good they are.
Personally for bass I like "Play" live. Great Bass intro.
Their live performances are incredible. Check out their live version of "Play"
If you like the bassist, Misa, you ought to check out their "Dice" music video. Cheers!
Check out their latest album, Unseen World, and the live video from their recent online concert (okyuji, as they call it) they uploaded half an hour ago for "about Us".
Misa is fantastic. If you may check out live sets.....not that I am the first or the last 😉
I like that saying haha
@@Roguenjosh Lol just fixed my late night Typo 😉😆
watch the mv's for 'real existence' and ' non-fiction days - earlier videos but just plain kick ass songs. in this video [the first] they are just getting warmed up. 'dice' is also not to be missed. more ass kicking in store for you!
DUDE!!!! ONSET!!!! Don't You Tell Me LIVE for a bass guitar battle you won't believe, matchless GUM, BLOOMING!!!!!, etc....
They toured the US last year, all 5 venues sold-out. New York, Dallas and LA. They worked with Tony Visconti, producer (T Rex, David Bowie) on "The Dragon Cries" last year. My 2 "Puzzle" live and "Dice" because they show their growth.
They did not write "Thrill", but pretty much everything else you will heard is written by them.
FYI are you a fan of Rose' of Blackpink?
Check out Freedom live, great base line, but the drummer will blow you away!
hey, thanks for a bandmaid reaction. misa on bass is my idol =D.. check out "dice" it shows off the basspart even more and her custom made bass guitar by black cloud.
Misa!Misa!Misa! It had to be said. Maidiacs know why. Two songs: 'Moritorium' or 'Don't you tell me', live version for both. Also, two isn't enough, check out 'Play' and 'Domination', live. Cheers!
My 2 recommendations are...
*The Dragon Cries* :th-cam.com/video/skEkpogsmE0/w-d-xo.html
One of their English language songs. Your Sea Shepherd shirt tells me the message will resonate with you.
*Freedom (Live)* :th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html
Checkout their songs Domination and Paige.
Domination and Onset live!!!
Play
Check out “Dice”, “Domination”, “Freedom”, and “The Non-Fiction Days”
Check out Play, Choose Me, but their live stuff kick-ass
Good Japanese bands to react to would be Galneryus and Wagakki Band! For Galneryus, I recommend Angel of Salvation, Destiny, and Hunting for Your Dream, while Senbonzakura, Ikusa, Homura + Akatsuki no Ito (Live) for Wagakki Band!
Checkout dice MV and onset live. Both offical versions are on their channel.
Best two? Best twenty more like...
MV: Dice and Blooming
Live: Freedom and Onset
Album: Rock in me.
MISA!!!! MISA!!!!!! MISA!!!!!! is the bands bad ass Bass Assassin. Wait until you get to Band-Maid's recent Live videos. 10 times better than this video from 2014. If you live the Bass player you need to react to Onset, Play, Don't you Tell Me, Moratorium, Puzzle (electric), Domination and Freedom to get you started. Some Live videos may be hard to find but one of the other Band-Maidiacs can send you the links. Enjoy the journey
Their 1st video !