Thanks for the reaction! I love how the song ebbs and flows and strays from their normal formula. The song really takes one on a journey and captures the highs and lows of life.
Kanami is playing the Custom PRS 25-08 *she ordered* because *she* wanted it. Yellow Tiger stripes. Afterward, Paul Reed Smith flew out to Tokyo to present the new PRS Kanami Signature model to her. The new guitar is Trampas green burst, stunningly gorgeous, and Kanami was nearly in tears when Paul handed it to her.
Every time the Maids make a new presentation, you cannot fail to notice that they always up their game. Band-Maid sees themselves as a business and they've implemented a Continuous Improvement Program that works. Yes, the mix is busy. I see "Forbidden Tale" as a song the Maids wrote in order to include a multitude of messages/stories spanning their career together and it includes perhaps too many elements in a very tight space.
Kanami casually wrote a prog-rock anthem for everyone with too short an attention span to be navel-gazing for 15 minutes of prog - crammed with enough musical ideas to fill an entire studio album of some pretty decent bands. Business as usual, in other words.
I think fans are exaggerating a tad when they say Kanami's custom PRS sold out the same day., though I do think it became difficult to find one after only a few days. The guitar she's playing in this video is her PRS private stock guitar that she got before she was honored with her own custom model in November. She plays the new signature guitar in their new video "Zen" if I'm not mistaken. It's a real beauty.
Always a better day when you react to my favorite band. You need to react to the new video Zen next. The production on that video is impeccable, the best I've ever heard from not just the Maids, but ever. No joke. Thanks for all you do for the band.
Oh Yeah, nice one Chase 👍😁 Indeed, Mincho has a nice dirty solo, on her beautiful new signature PRS, on the just released song 'Zen' . Lead guitar Maid doing lead guitar Maid things 💪👊🔥❤🤘🤘🤘
Some will maybe (maybe not) be angry on you about the mix (and busy orchestration) comment but I tend to agree here (and on most of "Epic Narratives"): a slightly less charged mix would make those great songs even better. That's why I'm so happy with their new song "Zen" because IMO the mix is much better and efficient (and you'll see her Signature PRS in it!).
Even though I love this band more than words can say and have for over 6 years, I've had one complaint on the sound. And one caveat - I don't really know much about sound quality so these comments come from others who have described what is causing this. BUT - To me, it sounds like as in so many other bands, they've cranked up the loudness to the point of excess clipping, making the highest frequencies sound like a bit of a mess. I mention this because dammit this is my favorite band and I want crystal clear high resolution highs - a la Steven Wilson quality. In recent years, Kanami has been using (I think) and Eventide Pitch Shifter which puts a lot of stuff she does up an octave. I personally wish she wouldn't do it as much, because I miss that fat guitar sound (which you still hear from Miku's guitar) out of Kanami's guitar. That said, I know why she does it, because she wants all five members to be heard clearly, and it opens up everything for MISA and Miku to be heard distinctly. I will say that the last two releases (Unleash!!!!! and Epic Narratives) are slightly better to my ear - I found Unseen World to be heartbreakingly bad "soundwise" - so when I went to crank Manners up really loud (cause I love that song) I had to back it off because it splattered all the highs. So - a rare criticism from me, about the best band that ever was. If anybody thinks I'm full of crap, that's fine - I am not slow to admit when I'm wrong. I'm wrong a lot.
Your comment was made respectively. I'm not an audiophile and I'm glad I am not because things that bother many people don't bother me. You make an excellent point about Kanami's tone allows the Misa and Miku to be heard more easily. That often gets overlooked.
And I go agree. Gorilla could have pulled back on the cymbals a bit. But overall, a great composition, great playing, great vocals and great Ladies. 🕊️
Nice reaction overall Chase. There will be differences of opinion on their sound, but I personally love heir sound on Unseen World, Unleash and Epic Narratives. Mind you love their sound as well on Conqueror.
I keep thinking (benefit of the doubt regarding Kanami-san’s genius) that the overly busyness of the guitars is the reason there is no guitar solo. In other words, it was purposely there.
The production on their Epic Narratives album (as well as the EP before that to some extent) is way too overcompressed (especially the vocals) and has some overproduction in general. It's probably the reason why I was (and still am) pretty meh on it overall. It's produced closer like a J-Pop song/album than a rock album, but to be fair most Japanese bands produce their stuff like that nowadays and usually way more extreme than Band-Maid (I have complained about it way too much the last couple of years). A lot of people clearly like it though, for me it detracts from the music and the musicianship but to each their own obviously.
I do not like the mix on alot of their studio work. Love the live stuff but unfortunately, not much comes out of japan and they are not touring elsewhere. Starting to hear bits and pieces of other songs showing up on some of the more recent work. Did like the overall mix of zen better, like the solo, but not a big fan of mincho's tone/effect for awhile now. But, its the maids and they dont make bad songs. Always plently to like about the playing. Patiently waiting for something new.
@@glenmartinez5158 Yes, I prefer the production on Zen as well. I have commented before that it sounds like it was recorded/mixed before this album came out, but I have seen other people say that it fits right in on Epic Naratives, so who knows. And to be fair, I haven't listened to Epic Naratives nearly enough to properly make that statement. I was a bit let down after the first listen and haven't gone through it that often after that. It certainly needs more listens from me. At the moment it's my second least favourite Band-Maid album (after their very first one), but Conqueror used to be in that place as well and that certainly has changed over time so who knows.
After more than a decade together BAND-MAID continue to provide us with awesome music for the future whist giving us memories from the past.🤗
Earstalgiagasms for everyone!!
@80mtn It's what our ears were invented for.😏
After more than a decade…. Chase posts another video.
"Witness us, as sweet and beautiful as to leave you in a daze"
🥲
@@GaryHolloway-810 I just love that line. 🥰
Thank you! I missed your B-M reactions!
Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things, Carneson Chase. Kudos my friend.
Thanks for the reaction! I love how the song ebbs and flows and strays from their normal formula. The song really takes one on a journey and captures the highs and lows of life.
Kanami is playing the Custom PRS 25-08 *she ordered* because *she* wanted it. Yellow Tiger stripes.
Afterward, Paul Reed Smith flew out to Tokyo to present the new PRS Kanami Signature model to her. The new guitar is Trampas green burst, stunningly gorgeous, and Kanami was nearly in tears when Paul handed it to her.
Every time the Maids make a new presentation, you cannot fail to notice that they always up their game. Band-Maid sees themselves as a business and they've implemented a Continuous Improvement Program that works.
Yes, the mix is busy. I see "Forbidden Tale" as a song the Maids wrote in order to include a multitude of messages/stories spanning their career together and it includes perhaps too many elements in a very tight space.
Kanami casually wrote a prog-rock anthem for everyone with too short an attention span to be navel-gazing for 15 minutes of prog - crammed with enough musical ideas to fill an entire studio album of some pretty decent bands. Business as usual, in other words.
According to the playlist, this is 31, Po. 🕊️
Only 110+ more to go
@BMfaninTN plus the lives, plus the fancams, plus the acoustics, plus the instrumentals...more like 400+
From AFTERLIFE to ZEN BAND-MAID is the BESTIE.
@@jeremydawkins8814 They have songs for every comment.🤗
I think fans are exaggerating a tad when they say Kanami's custom PRS sold out the same day., though I do think it became difficult to find one after only a few days. The guitar she's playing in this video is her PRS private stock guitar that she got before she was honored with her own custom model in November. She plays the new signature guitar in their new video "Zen" if I'm not mistaken. It's a real beauty.
Always a better day when you react to my favorite band. You need to react to the new video Zen next. The production on that video is impeccable, the best I've ever heard from not just the Maids, but ever. No joke. Thanks for all you do for the band.
Gotta hear "Zen" Kanami's latest masterpiece. Guitar masterclass.
Oh Yeah, nice one Chase 👍😁 Indeed, Mincho has a nice dirty solo, on her beautiful new signature PRS, on the just released song 'Zen' . Lead guitar Maid doing lead guitar Maid things 💪👊🔥❤🤘🤘🤘
🤘😛🤘
Thumbs up for Chase... who got juked. :-) S'ok, most of us did. Love the jazzy bits in this song. Hey to Bea!
I got duke? 👀
Some will maybe (maybe not) be angry on you about the mix (and busy orchestration) comment but I tend to agree here (and on most of "Epic Narratives"): a slightly less charged mix would make those great songs even better. That's why I'm so happy with their new song "Zen" because IMO the mix is much better and efficient (and you'll see her Signature PRS in it!).
I feel like this has been a frequent problem since “Different,” but it’s gotten worse with “Unleash” and “Eoic Narratives.”
Even though I love this band more than words can say and have for over 6 years, I've had one complaint on the sound. And one caveat - I don't really know much about sound quality so these comments come from others who have described what is causing this. BUT - To me, it sounds like as in so many other bands, they've cranked up the loudness to the point of excess clipping, making the highest frequencies sound like a bit of a mess. I mention this because dammit this is my favorite band and I want crystal clear high resolution highs - a la Steven Wilson quality. In recent years, Kanami has been using (I think) and Eventide Pitch Shifter which puts a lot of stuff she does up an octave. I personally wish she wouldn't do it as much, because I miss that fat guitar sound (which you still hear from Miku's guitar) out of Kanami's guitar. That said, I know why she does it, because she wants all five members to be heard clearly, and it opens up everything for MISA and Miku to be heard distinctly. I will say that the last two releases (Unleash!!!!! and Epic Narratives) are slightly better to my ear - I found Unseen World to be heartbreakingly bad "soundwise" - so when I went to crank Manners up really loud (cause I love that song) I had to back it off because it splattered all the highs. So - a rare criticism from me, about the best band that ever was. If anybody thinks I'm full of crap, that's fine - I am not slow to admit when I'm wrong. I'm wrong a lot.
Your comment was made respectively. I'm not an audiophile and I'm glad I am not because things that bother many people don't bother me. You make an excellent point about Kanami's tone allows the Misa and Miku to be heard more easily. That often gets overlooked.
@@Kevin6059 Kevin i've always preferred Kanami's tone before she used her Eventide octave harmoniser. I could be wrong but remember, i'm never wrong.😁
@@GaryHolloway-810 I've noticed that😉
And I go agree. Gorilla could have pulled back on the cymbals a bit. But overall, a great composition, great playing, great vocals and great Ladies. 🕊️
Nice reaction overall Chase. There will be differences of opinion on their sound, but I personally love heir sound on Unseen World, Unleash and Epic Narratives. Mind you love their sound as well on Conqueror.
Also, Dawsonville in the house! 9! 🚗
I keep thinking (benefit of the doubt regarding Kanami-san’s genius) that the overly busyness of the guitars is the reason there is no guitar solo. In other words, it was purposely there.
New mv dropped recently of the ladies called zen Stormer of a song it's a opening song for a mappa anime 😊🤘🤘
Not having a damn good day any more?
Of course I am.
@@topographic1973ify I've got the sniffles but apart from that i'm having quite a good day too.🤧
I agree about the busyness in the production, and that's a very Japanese thing. Also, sometimes a bit too much emphasis on BPM.
The production on their Epic Narratives album (as well as the EP before that to some extent) is way too overcompressed (especially the vocals) and has some overproduction in general. It's probably the reason why I was (and still am) pretty meh on it overall. It's produced closer like a J-Pop song/album than a rock album, but to be fair most Japanese bands produce their stuff like that nowadays and usually way more extreme than Band-Maid (I have complained about it way too much the last couple of years). A lot of people clearly like it though, for me it detracts from the music and the musicianship but to each their own obviously.
I do not like the mix on alot of their studio work. Love the live stuff but unfortunately, not much comes out of japan and they are not touring elsewhere. Starting to hear bits and pieces of other songs showing up on some of the more recent work. Did like the overall mix of zen better, like the solo, but not a big fan of mincho's tone/effect for awhile now. But, its the maids and they dont make bad songs. Always plently to like about the playing. Patiently waiting for something new.
@@glenmartinez5158 Yes, I prefer the production on Zen as well. I have commented before that it sounds like it was recorded/mixed before this album came out, but I have seen other people say that it fits right in on Epic Naratives, so who knows. And to be fair, I haven't listened to Epic Naratives nearly enough to properly make that statement. I was a bit let down after the first listen and haven't gone through it that often after that. It certainly needs more listens from me. At the moment it's my second least favourite Band-Maid album (after their very first one), but Conqueror used to be in that place as well and that certainly has changed over time so who knows.