Without bias, they are one of the best rhythm sections playing today, period! If bands were cars, _Band Maid_ would be a pink Nissan GT-R with a Hello Kitty graphic wrap. Cute and girly-looking, but with a mean snarl coming from under the hood. The snarl then grows to a roar, the tires start to scream and smoke, and it's off to the races.
I had just run across the girls a couple days prior, watched every last official video on their channel multiple times, made my first iTunes purchase EVER (and first money spent on new music in DECADES) when I called up a friend of mine who had played guitar professionally in Japan back in the 90s. "Dude, I just found THE MOST AMAZING Japanese band! and they're all girls! and all dressed up li...." "Oh, you found Band-Maid, here, let me send you a link." He sent me ONSET. I think I cried.
I am really glad i found this band... They are so different and it´s really all about the music! I think you can send any of these women in an contest and they would all end up in TOP3 even against male legends, that´s how good they are in my opinion! I mean it´s the first time ever i heard only the music, had no clue what this band was singing about but it hooked me so hard that i cried, laughed and just was sitting there with an dropped jaw... Nice that you found Band-Maid too, it´s just the beginning... I saw two online-live concerts and i can assure you, even without post-production, they are AMAZING! Can´t wait to see them live on an concert in europe after this COVID!
@@Slippy6582 I've seen them live in person twice. I am really missing them this year. I am not sure they'll even be back next year with how badly the US has handled this crap. My friends in Japan and Taiwan report people there are taking this thing SO much more seriously than we in the US are.
@@jtdg5849 Misa and Akane said in a Japanese radio interview that they enjoyed listening to this band. Three Mexican sisters. th-cam.com/video/yV8gpIrIR9s/w-d-xo.html
@@TheUnderdogDe Yeah, I listen to The Warning too. And Misa praised RUIDO ROSA th-cam.com/video/fKuHzSAzJtY/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgzgA49OGRLunJn0ghZ4AaABAg.94FqUW4LT8a9D0N-ocwdfL
What a great night that was! I got to meet the band, show off my drawings of the Nov 2018 concert, took my daughter to see them for the first time (my fourth) and she loved them too.
The scary thing is, these girls are still improving all the time. Saw a video of them screwing around at a live venue and MISA is learning to tap. On a 5 string Bass.
6:07 Band Maid doesn't put a single unnecessary note to the composition of their music. That's why Akane's moment is so short, her contribution is as perfect as it is. Great reaction.
They had a whirlwind tour last year of New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Los Angeles. They were expected to play a festival here this summer and maybe more, and that was cancelled like so many other events. So we're hopeful they can return when it's considered safe.
The perfect balance, not too simple, not too complex. As good as all are, and i love the tapping melody, but Akane kills it with her fills and drumming style. For more drum shredding by Akane, watch Freedom live.
My little brag whenever I see a reaction to this vid. I was lucky enough to be at the first public performance of this song. This show was at Zepp Tokyo on April 13, 2018. It was the last in a three-show mini-tour that started at Nagoya Diamond Hall (April 4, 2018) with Osaka Namba Hatch (4-6-2018) in the middle. I had planned a trip to Japan for that two-week period and managed to get tickets to the show. While I was waiting for the show, another guy from the USA came up and was talking to me; he had an extra ticket which he offered me. Show tickets in Japan are numbered, and he gave me #24 (I had #175 or so). So, I ended up being on the rail between Saiki and Kanami. Weirdly enough, I ran into a Japanese guy also on the rail who I had met the year before at the J-Pop Summit show. In any case, Diamond Hall has a capacity of about 800, and I believe it was sold out. So, I was one of the first 800 people to get to see this performed live :)
Bandmaid is a hardworking band in japan. Even if they are starting their debut so humble im teary eyed also of their stories and now they conquer the world😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️👍
Freedom live Feb 14, 2020 is a must. This performance showcases their smile, interactions, and fun joyfulness on stage. Also, the beast runs wild on the drums in this performance. Akane keeps everything in rhythm.
Originally, Kanami played Addictone guitars but once she was noticed, she’s been PRS all the way! Kanami- PRS / Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier + 8 or 9 different pedals Miku- Zemaitis Custom / EVH( EDDIE VAN HALEN ) stack + various pedals MISA- Black Cloud custom 5 string bass / Orange stack Akane- Drum Kit: Tama Star Bubinga, Snare Drum: Ludwig, Cymbals: Zildjian (left to right) Oh by the way- JIMMY PAGE OF (LED ZEPPELIN) loves BAND-MAID, enough said.... Is rock dead? Not in JAPAN it isn't my friends!!!!
Freedom live. Akane is finally shown for what she can really do. Everyone is all hype about Misa and Kanami, and they both are outstanding. Love them both, but Akane rules. She can keep up with both Misa shredding on one side and Kanami shredding on the other and her change ups and off beats match both perfectly. Her timing is impeccable. That combined with Miku's rhythm ties all the songs together. In my honest opinion, Akane and Miku deserve more credit. Its their work that allows the other two to shine. Freedom live....watch and enjoy.
Great reaction....appreciate the thoughtful comments....to me this is a progressive rock band in the same space as Rush, in that they have a unique sound that is inherently Band Maid and they mix so many genres not only in their library but within the same songs, whether its rock, punk, metal, jazz, blues, pop whatever...one of the things you can do is listen to a song 5 times and focus on each member and find things that you missed and start really to appreciate each member in their own right...hard to pick favorites with a catalogue of 90 plus songs that are all good....I would say Freedom is a great song for Akanes solo, but many songs like Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Moratorium, and on and on....welcome to the Madiacs Army...saw them Oct 1st last year in LA best 16hour drive roundtrip I have ever had....cheers..
They didn't invent rock and roll, but goddamn if they haven't perfected it. I'm almost angry that I didn't find out about them until February this year... a band THIS good, with THIS much talent, should be much more well known. Really enjoyed your honest reactions - a lot of reaction videos seem somewhat trite, but when folks who really know music see BAND-MAID for the first time, they invariably come away with tears of joy and a huge smile. And that's probably what I love most about them - they're not only great, but they seem like genuinely good people. It's literally all about the music with these women, and it shows.
awesome man! this song actually blown my mind the first time. The drums was the first thing that immediately catch my attention and then after listening to Alone and Play i fell in love with the band
I am an old school rocker saw zepp in 76 and all the other greats i love JinJer and when i watch Band Maid i just have a perpetua l smile on my face just love these mega talented ladies so proud of them!!l
I can't believe I missed this live, dammit! :-) I feel like this showcased BAND-MAID of 2017, but I think they're far better in 2020. They just keep getting better and tighter as a band, and never stop impressing me.
I've been eagerly awaiting a new reaction to Band Maid - you have a substantial musical background and your insights greatly add to my own knowledge of this incredible band - and yes, you've barely scratched the surface... Definitely Freedom live - also Play, Real Existance, Puzzle, and if you're lucky enough to find a copy online, their mind-numbing live version of "Moritorium"... and somewhere along the way you have to check out the MV for "Thrill" - their first big hit from 2014 when they were all in their early 20's and even then showing signs of the incredibly things to come... oh, and their "Blooming" MV - a must see.. and the dozens of others.... and then their alter-ego "Band-Maiku".... ok, that should get you through the rest of the year :)
Hey, I know it’s been awhile since you touched on Band-Maid. Would love to see what you think of the new instrumental they just released call “From now on”. They musicianship has increased so much. New level!
They're so solid individually, but what sets them apart for me is the overall sound (super powerful) and incredibly dynamic, much better than just quiet-loud-quiet. Their talent is evident in everything they do.
Kanami is a bloody song writing musical genius. You can see why the other ladies in the band call her Sensei. When she's in her studio work mode. In interviews she plays like she's a bit of a ditzy airhead. Shes defiantly not that. She' loves writing music to show off the others talent. I have seen and heard a lot of bands since the 70's. I honestly don't think I can think of any better than this band right now. The talent level of this band is insanely. And what I love best about them. They truly love being and performing together. It really shows in their performance.
I loved your reaction to them and you did some great research for the tank facts which I always appreciate You mentioned the song that I would suggest the most from one thing you mentioned during the song which is Freedom (live) from the Shibuya concert. Play (live) and Rinne (MV) I would also highly recommend and all are on their official YT page.. Great reaction to a great instrumental. Thanks Tank!
I think your face pretty much says it all, they are astonoshing. Everyones saying Freedom for a reason, but other good ones to go through are Bubble, Puzzle, The None Fiction Days, Wonderland, Alone, Rinne/Reincarnation, Choose Me and The Dragon Cries.
They all deserve special mentions individually, but Lead Guitarist Kanami (as far as I know) is the one who comes up with the riffs and melodies - and every damn song has such a great style and sound because of it. Kanami is a musical genius.
Really dig your reactions to these WONDERFUL LADIES....For every song I hear from them I want to tear up. At 66 years old you would think I would dismiss this type of music..NOT EVEN CLOSE....these LADIES are the best thing to happen to music since The Beatles...LOVE BAND-MAID
I teared up when I saw your "Tank Fact" about Jimmy Page and Akane. Given that he used to play with arguably the greatest rock drummer of them all, that's one HELL of a compliment!
As others have said, "Freedom", from February this year, will blow your socks off as well as your hat. It's one of my favourite songs and that is a fantastic performance. I just discovered BAND-MAID myself in January of this year, and yeah, they are now one of my favourite bands. They are so good, and they all seem to be having so much fun, especially in some of the fan-cam uploads at smaller NA and Euro venues. I just adore them, and I hope they are making music together for a long, long time.
Freedom, yes. But the Version from Feb.2020!! Great Solo from Akane. Of course not (never) long enough. She comes like a hurricane. But with a smile as if it were the easiest thing in the world☺
@@TankTheTech ah it's no worries dude, you're a fun creator to watch even dropped a twitch follow if you ever feel like playing some games together sometime
Calling my shot. You are going to lose your shit over Mincho's insane tapping and MISA's wicked pick to slap transition in her solo section. Ill find out if Im right in just under 2 hours. This group is the savior of hard rock and more people need to know sbout them.
I went down a TH-cam rabbit hole again and came across this video. I'm thoroughly happy to have been introduced to this group. Holy fuck. Just fuck... Crazy talent. It's been a good night
I love that not one member/instrument over powers the rest... Sure, in this song the guitars are highlighted, but you never forget the bass and drums through the whole song.
Over a 100 comments already and guessing Freedom live has been mentioned a time or three (as it should be). From there maybe switch it up and review DAYDREAMING, which is a mid tempo sort of ballad that is simply phenomenal and a perfect testament to their musicianship, writing, and composition abilities. Then get back to kicking ass and review BLOOMING. Both videos are on their channel and you won't be disappointed.
I get the "I'm speechless" part VERY much. I also get that you wanted to hear Akane's drums going solo a bit more... But hearing Band Maid and reading all the comments, I really believe that an amazing balance has been achieved! These ladies are STRONG in their musicianship as individuals, but in Band Maid they are ALL shining bright without obscuring each other, and that is something VERY HARD to achieve. So if you do get it right, don't go about messing with this chemistry!!!
By the way because almost no one seems to notice it during her solo, because she does it so incredibly seamlessly, but, at 4:36 MISA swaps from using her pick to slapping her bass by holding the pick in the crook of her index finger.
@@TankTheTech Really? Guess I'm just used to the non-musically inclined people I usually show the band to, as they never seem to notice lol. It is my favorite aspect of her playing, she regularly swaps between them mid-song and I just love it!
I watch this video minimum once a week, and especially on the bus (headphones) hoping someone will see it and hear. They are worthy of any world stage. Absolutely fucking epic. It brings out feelings of joy and excitement. Like I feel so PROUD watching them.
Finally more band maid! Check out freedom live next if you want to see more of Akane on drums also hearing maximum the hormone at the end was a nice surprise
A certain MR EDDIE VAN HALEN would be impressed with KANAMI'S tapping technique. The music scene in JAPAN is just killing it, so much good stuff coming from the land of the rising sun. The talent level is off the charts, These girls are flat out ROCK STARS. SHRED ON LADIES...
I´m not quite sure, if Eddie van Halen also started playing piano in childhood, just like Kanami. Maybe this helps to coordinate both hands and press the strings similar to the keys.
I grew up with rock and roll in the 50's and 60's and what they did here was done by most all rock bands, an instrumental to start off the show. It's been a lost art and it's not surprising that it's happening in Japan, as they have become the keepers of the flame in true rock and roll.
chu chu lovely muni mura! Great Reaction and commentary!! I love that you do the research and all that. I use to listen to Band Maid a lot... not so much these days.... but with all the reactions that i've watched, definitely got me in to it again. Love and power from Argentina!!
Great reaction and you're in for a GREAT ride. Band Maid is one of the best rock band ever, PERIOD. They write and arrange their songs, they're the total package. If you want to go on a journey I'd say start with Thrill, it's their first big hit BUT it was written for them when their label wouldn't let them write their songs. Then go check Alone, it was the first song the label let them perform that they wrote and arranged themselves. The contrast between the two video just showcases how talented they are when they're not held back. They've got more than 90 songs and any Band Maid fan will tell you that they're all good! My personal favorite is Yolo but My Secret Lips is pretty fantastic too. If you want something more accessible check out Blooming.
Great review dude as always damn these ladiies never cease to amaze me they are just awesome live I have been lucky enough to see them on 4 occasions and they just blow me away every time and I'm 61 thought id seen it all ya know but my goodness just sheer joy if you or someone can find a link u need to check out live don't you tell me track from 2017 I think the duel between misa bass and kanami guitar is just sheer supernatural !!! I ain't kidding jus chills dude sheer chills pure art 😁🤘🤘 always cool listening to you
You are one of the few on youtube who really have something interesting to say about this music. Everyone, who plays in a band or makes music himself, should watch first "Real Existence" (Live 2018) by Band-Maid. With this performance they kick everybodys ass and show what is possible as a rock band. And to all the other bands, check it out and learn! 🙂
Always a delight to see people enjoy Band-Maid. I still am patiently waiting for you to react to their song Blooming since it still has the most kickass guitar solo from all their songs (though thats personal preference ofcourse).
Band Maid is a great group. The first song of them i heard was Thrill, and that was exactly the kind of emotion I felt. This was 3 or 4 years ago, and I am a fan since then. Great review! Greetings from México!
Good review by a musician. Quality, skills and talent never goes out of fashion. These girls are like drugs, you get hooked and can`t get enough of them
Thanks, Tank! I was waiting for your next Band-Maid reaction for a long time, maybe Freedom is coming a little bit sooner this time.... You won´t regret it: Akane (drummer) is going NUTS in this song and you know after this LIVE video why the members and fans saying: She is half gorilla, half human, i mean it´s also because she love bananas, but she needs that energy :D P.S.: I had to watch your previous reactions from Band-Maid again and i noticed something this time... There was PENDULUM in the background! Also a DAMN GOOD band and i´ve seen them live twice... Good taste!
@@TankTheTech Yeah... Once in the Wembley hall that was 2010 and 2011 they were right at my front door at Rocco del Schlacko in Germany... Like 5 km away from my house and of course BOTH TIMES with instruments (not with the DJ Set)! It was AWESOME!
This never get old! Love them. They are the real deal. I cry with joy every time Mincho blasts with the tapping. Unbelievable! Misa slays it on bass. Akane kills it on drums. Miku, we can't forget about her! Her rhythm section is so incredibly good Po! They are the 4 best musicians on the planet!
I was at one of their concerts last year and it was the best concert I've ever been too. We actually got Akane to do a drum solo for the crowd, which was amazing. That band made me go back to learn guitar again =)
Hearing Maximum the Hormone's song while TankTheTech was giving a review at the end made me a little conflicted, coz instead of listening to his review, I was focusing on the song. I like both bands! hahaha Great reaction, btw!
BAND MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (April 13th, 2018) .This Heavy hard rock on real. BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Feb. 14th, 2020) .Song is cool and drum it very good. BAND-MAID / Blooming(MV).This guitar i think you hype. BAND-MAID / 輪廻 ( RINNE )(MV).Heavy Metal!! And etc. Thank you reaction band maid.
Still waiting on Chase to react to this too, but Band-Maid has an alter-ego April Fools band called Band Maiko where they cover their own songs with the addition of traditional Japanese instruments. Try reacting to Secret My Lips followed by the cover Secret Maiko Lips. Crazy showcase of their versatility.
And they do it in the traditional costumes of the Maiko. Maiko is a geisha in training. Their first tune in that style was one of their existing ones. The words of the most recent of their Band-Maiko tunes, written specifically for Band-Maiko, bring that home brutally: The cute Maiko thing is also dark humor/commentary on their society's traditional expectations of women if you get the lyrics. Kyoto is also known for stories of supernatural happenings, hungry ghosts, monsters etc. It will be interesting to see if they incorporate that sometime too.
One thing I appreciate about these girls is that as hard as they go, they don't overdo it. They all shred but they never get /too/ flashy and I love it. Kind of expanding on this, this is something I see from women musicians more often than men. Obviously this is a sweeping generalization but when a dude can shred he will go all the way all the time, never holding back, and that can be awesome but there's something to be said for pulling it back, too. Everything these girls do absolutely fits with everything else going on in the song. They really show that you can take pure rock and roll and still innovate without going too prog. Which is perfectly fine, too, I love me some Rush, but there's something refreshing about the sound of Band-Maid that really draws me in. Other people have probably mentioned them, too, but for another take on innovating modern rock you can't go wrong with Wagakki Band. Their blending of traditional Japanese music and rock/metal is nothing short of masterful. A very different experience from Band-Maid but well worth looking into, IMO.
I just wanted to say that your reaction videos to band-maid are an absolute blast to watch whenever I get feeling low I know that I can just pull up one of your band-maid reactions and get back into the swing of things!!
Akane will bring you to your knees in "Freedom", also "Wonderland" is a masterpiece from Shibuya; however, this song, Onset is from the show in Zepp Tokyo 2018...from that show try "Puzzle" - it will take your breath away, "Turn me On"...Misa will turn you on big time, amazing bass showcase, also - Play live from Zepp, again Misa and Akane; "Moratorium" - will stop your heart, 5 vs 6 string battle Misa vs Kanami in "Take Me Higher" and "Don't you tell Me"!!! You mentioned the production...have you noticed that big-ass chandelier on top of the stage???))) The list goes on and on!!! All live performances, don't waste your time watching the MV's)) There is one undeniable truth here - no matter what you do in life, there will be always 100lbs Japanese girls in maid costumes that can do it better than you...!!! They're making so many bands look bad, honestly, they are way too good to be true...
Time you caught up with them - starting with the new instrumental "from now on" - was on of the six featured releases in Guitar World a month ago. They also had a triumphant tour of the US - Tony Visconti caught them in NY and said "one of the best gigs I've ever seen" (!! Imaginar who he's comparing them to) the latest pre - tour EP charted in the top ten global CD chart and apple. So go to their TH-cam channel and see "from now on" and other new stuff, as well as a zillion fancams of the US tour.
From what I remember hearing on one of his livestreams, he let some of the more "aggressive" BAND-MAID fans get to him. He hasn't reacted to or spoken a word of them since. It's a shame because he really seemed to like the maids. I think the last song he reacted to was Manners two years ago.
Once again an awesome video! And I teared up a lot too when I first heard them!! BTW I love that you have Maximum the Hormone's 'Chuu chuu lovely muni muni mura mura' on in the outro talk! Top class
bruh, band-maid has *been* my favorite band, and i still end up basically crying 95% of the time watching them ahaha. there's just nothing else that compares; may they reign 🕊💖
What is most impressive other than their Top Notch musicianship is their masterful songwriting. Its one thing to be a great musician and another to apply that ability towards crafting a song that is uniquely their own. Songs that incorporate the best of Hard Rock, Metal, Funk, Punk and Pop. Their exceptional musical ability and talent allows them to Draw from a wide pallet in crafting their tracks. I have to say they are best active Hard Rock band in the world. You would be hard pressed to find a better Bass & Drum combo than Misa & Akane, They lay a solid foundation to build upon. They are both Beasts on their respective instruments. As for track recommendations I would recommend the following tracks: Puzzle, Moritorium, Secret My Lips, Real Existence, Turn Me On, Alone, Take Me Higher, Blooming, Play, well I better stop there otherwise I would list every track they have created.
Without bias, they are one of the best rhythm sections playing today, period! If bands were cars, _Band Maid_ would be a pink Nissan GT-R with a Hello Kitty graphic wrap. Cute and girly-looking, but with a mean snarl coming from under the hood. The snarl then grows to a roar, the tires start to scream and smoke, and it's off to the races.
Hahahahahaha. YES!
hah, great analogy
They should have B-M in the next Fast & Furious,featuring that car in a pink slip race. But which maid would drive it?
@@GaryHolloway-810 Miku of course
A pink R34!!
I had just run across the girls a couple days prior, watched every last official video on their channel multiple times, made my first iTunes purchase EVER (and first money spent on new music in DECADES) when I called up a friend of mine who had played guitar professionally in Japan back in the 90s. "Dude, I just found THE MOST AMAZING Japanese band! and they're all girls! and all dressed up li...." "Oh, you found Band-Maid, here, let me send you a link." He sent me ONSET. I think I cried.
I am really glad i found this band... They are so different and it´s really all about the music! I think you can send any of these women in an contest and they would all end up in TOP3 even against male legends, that´s how good they are in my opinion! I mean it´s the first time ever i heard only the music, had no clue what this band was singing about but it hooked me so hard that i cried, laughed and just was sitting there with an dropped jaw... Nice that you found Band-Maid too, it´s just the beginning... I saw two online-live concerts and i can assure you, even without post-production, they are AMAZING! Can´t wait to see them live on an concert in europe after this COVID!
@@Slippy6582 I've seen them live in person twice. I am really missing them this year. I am not sure they'll even be back next year with how badly the US has handled this crap. My friends in Japan and Taiwan report people there are taking this thing SO much more seriously than we in the US are.
@@jtdg5849 Misa and Akane said in a Japanese radio interview that they enjoyed listening to this band. Three Mexican sisters. th-cam.com/video/yV8gpIrIR9s/w-d-xo.html
@@TheUnderdogDe Yeah, I listen to The Warning too. And Misa praised RUIDO ROSA
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Page will have you in floods...
I had goosebumps when they played this song live at Islington last year. Almost screaming like a Beatles teen groupie.
Shoot, I get goosebumps just watching a Band-Maid MV for the fortieth time. I hope I don't pass out when I get to see them live.
@@chrisbergsten1429 Yes, expect a sore throat and lot muscle pain afterwards.
What a great night that was! I got to meet the band, show off my drawings of the Nov 2018 concert, took my daughter to see them for the first time (my fourth) and she loved them too.
@@philipebbrell2793 Parenting level expert.
@@philipcable7518 I was worried as Ed Sheeran is her favourite.
Yes cant go wrong with "Freedom"
Miku really does an amazing job on rhythm guitar. She does not get enough credit for her playing. She really fills out the sound.
The scary thing is, these girls are still improving all the time. Saw a video of them screwing around at a live venue and MISA is learning to tap. On a 5 string Bass.
Yes their European Tour 2019 was very special with MISA and Kanami tapping at the beginning of "Clang" and not to forget Akanes drum solo in Bochum.
6:07
Band Maid doesn't put a single unnecessary note to the composition of their music. That's why Akane's moment is so short, her contribution is as perfect as it is. Great reaction.
Why haven't I heard of them before? This is great. Thanks!
These girls are so connected as a group, the lead ,bass, drums. Wish they would play venues in America I would love it
They had a whirlwind tour last year of New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Los Angeles.
They were expected to play a festival here this summer and maybe more, and that was cancelled like so many other events. So we're hopeful they can return when it's considered safe.
BAND-MAID simply has the 'extra something' no other band has that separates them from every other rock band.
That was once upon a time called the "it" factor. And you are right. Our ladies have it in abundance. Regards.
Can we talk about how amazing that mix is?!? It's amazing how clearly you can hear every one of these amazing musicians.
Yep. Especially that beautiful Zamaitis guitar of Miku's chugging away. So good to hear it nice & bright in the mix.
The perfect balance, not too simple, not too complex.
As good as all are, and i love the tapping melody, but Akane kills it with her fills and drumming style. For more drum shredding by Akane, watch Freedom live.
Akane shreds on the drums in *Freedom* great drum solo and *Alone*
My little brag whenever I see a reaction to this vid.
I was lucky enough to be at the first public performance of this song. This show was at Zepp Tokyo on April 13, 2018. It was the last in a three-show mini-tour that started at Nagoya Diamond Hall (April 4, 2018) with Osaka Namba Hatch (4-6-2018) in the middle. I had planned a trip to Japan for that two-week period and managed to get tickets to the show. While I was waiting for the show, another guy from the USA came up and was talking to me; he had an extra ticket which he offered me. Show tickets in Japan are numbered, and he gave me #24 (I had #175 or so). So, I ended up being on the rail between Saiki and Kanami. Weirdly enough, I ran into a Japanese guy also on the rail who I had met the year before at the J-Pop Summit show.
In any case, Diamond Hall has a capacity of about 800, and I believe it was sold out. So, I was one of the first 800 people to get to see this performed live :)
Sweet!
Akane shreddage "FREEDOM". A-chan is so talented she must have been born with drumsticks in her hands....I bet that was painful for her mum :)
Ouch :)
Nah, I hear she started out with a Trombone. Imagine being born with that, now that would've been painful.
@@johnlloyddy7016 LMAO. Holy crap that's gotta hurt!
@@GaryHolloway-810 But think of the sound.... "WHAT THE HELL IS COMING OUT OF ME?!"
@@one0nine Oh man that's funny. 🤣
Bandmaid is a hardworking band in japan. Even if they are starting their debut so humble im teary eyed also of their stories and now they conquer the world😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️👍
Freedom live Feb 14, 2020 is a must. This performance showcases their smile, interactions, and fun joyfulness on stage. Also, the beast runs wild on the drums in this performance. Akane keeps everything in rhythm.
Originally, Kanami played Addictone guitars but once she was
noticed, she’s been PRS all the way!
Kanami- PRS / Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier + 8 or 9
different pedals
Miku- Zemaitis Custom / EVH( EDDIE VAN HALEN ) stack + various pedals
MISA- Black Cloud custom 5 string bass / Orange stack
Akane- Drum Kit: Tama Star Bubinga, Snare Drum: Ludwig, Cymbals: Zildjian (left to right)
Oh by the way- JIMMY PAGE OF (LED ZEPPELIN) loves BAND-MAID, enough
said....
Is rock dead? Not in JAPAN it isn't my friends!!!!
Freedom live. Akane is finally shown for what she can really do. Everyone is all hype about Misa and Kanami, and they both are outstanding. Love them both, but Akane rules. She can keep up with both Misa shredding on one side and Kanami shredding on the other and her change ups and off beats match both perfectly. Her timing is impeccable. That combined with Miku's rhythm ties all the songs together. In my honest opinion, Akane and Miku deserve more credit. Its their work that allows the other two to shine. Freedom live....watch and enjoy.
Great reaction....appreciate the thoughtful comments....to me this is a progressive rock band in the same space as Rush, in that they have a unique sound that is inherently Band Maid and they mix so many genres not only in their library but within the same songs, whether its rock, punk, metal, jazz, blues, pop whatever...one of the things you can do is listen to a song 5 times and focus on each member and find things that you missed and start really to appreciate each member in their own right...hard to pick favorites with a catalogue of 90 plus songs that are all good....I would say Freedom is a great song for Akanes solo, but many songs like Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Moratorium, and on and on....welcome to the Madiacs Army...saw them Oct 1st last year in LA best 16hour drive roundtrip I have ever had....cheers..
They didn't invent rock and roll, but goddamn if they haven't perfected it. I'm almost angry that I didn't find out about them until February this year... a band THIS good, with THIS much talent, should be much more well known.
Really enjoyed your honest reactions - a lot of reaction videos seem somewhat trite, but when folks who really know music see BAND-MAID for the first time, they invariably come away with tears of joy and a huge smile. And that's probably what I love most about them - they're not only great, but they seem like genuinely good people. It's literally all about the music with these women, and it shows.
Well, yes... "Freedom live" for the drum solo. But really... Akane kills it throughout every song!
Agreed. Also check out Blooming or Choose Me if you want just some of the best grooving and beats you've heard yet.
If you want drum solo "FREEDOM live" is the one for you, I have seen reactors just sit there, mouth open and not knowing what to say.
It's mesmerizing seeing those slender almost fragile fingers grinding away on that bass, awesome artists
Yeah! Yhey don't look strong enough to bang a bass that hard. God bless the 'Barefoot Bass Assassin'.
Outstanding musicians...Akane and her modest drum kit KILLIN IT!
awesome man! this song actually blown my mind the first time. The drums was the first thing that immediately catch my attention and then after listening to Alone and Play i fell in love with the band
I am an old school rocker saw zepp in 76 and all the other greats i love JinJer and when i watch Band Maid i just have a perpetua l smile on my face just love these mega talented ladies so proud of them!!l
I can't believe I missed this live, dammit! :-) I feel like this showcased BAND-MAID of 2017, but I think they're far better in 2020. They just keep getting better and tighter as a band, and never stop impressing me.
I've been eagerly awaiting a new reaction to Band Maid - you have a substantial musical background and your insights greatly add to my own knowledge of this incredible band - and yes, you've barely scratched the surface... Definitely Freedom live - also Play, Real Existance, Puzzle, and if you're lucky enough to find a copy online, their mind-numbing live version of "Moritorium"... and somewhere along the way you have to check out the MV for "Thrill" - their first big hit from 2014 when they were all in their early 20's and even then showing signs of the incredibly things to come... oh, and their "Blooming" MV - a must see.. and the dozens of others.... and then their alter-ego "Band-Maiku".... ok, that should get you through the rest of the year :)
Hey, I know it’s been awhile since you touched on Band-Maid. Would love to see what you think of the new instrumental they just released call “From now on”. They musicianship has increased so much. New level!
They're so solid individually, but what sets them apart for me is the overall sound (super powerful) and incredibly dynamic, much better than just quiet-loud-quiet. Their talent is evident in everything they do.
Kanami is a bloody song writing musical genius. You can see why the other ladies in the band call her Sensei. When she's in her studio work mode. In interviews she plays like she's a bit of a ditzy airhead. Shes defiantly not that. She' loves writing music to show off the others talent. I have seen and heard a lot of bands since the 70's. I honestly don't think I can think of any better than this band right now. The talent level of this band is insanely. And what I love best about them. They truly love being and performing together. It really shows in their performance.
I loved your reaction to them and you did some great research for the tank facts which I always appreciate You mentioned the song that I would suggest the most from one thing you mentioned during the song which is Freedom (live) from the Shibuya concert. Play (live) and Rinne (MV) I would also highly recommend and all are on their official YT page.. Great reaction to a great instrumental. Thanks Tank!
Hi Tank!!! Only one word to describe this performance, EXTRAORDINARY!! This band really rock!!!🤘🤘😀🇵🇷
Otro boricua fan de Band Maid? Increible! 😄🤘
"Rinne" "Rinne" the best Band Maid...... have nice day
I think your face pretty much says it all, they are astonoshing. Everyones saying Freedom for a reason, but other good ones to go through are Bubble, Puzzle, The None Fiction Days, Wonderland, Alone, Rinne/Reincarnation, Choose Me and The Dragon Cries.
And this is how 5 Japanese women saved rock and roll.
They all deserve special mentions individually, but Lead Guitarist Kanami (as far as I know) is the one who comes up with the riffs and melodies - and every damn song has such a great style and sound because of it. Kanami is a musical genius.
Really dig your reactions to these WONDERFUL LADIES....For every song I hear from them I want to tear up. At 66 years old you would think I would dismiss this type of music..NOT EVEN CLOSE....these LADIES are the best thing to happen to music since The Beatles...LOVE BAND-MAID
Seeing your reactions is like introducing music to my friends. I get excited to see what you come out with
I teared up when I saw your "Tank Fact" about Jimmy Page and Akane. Given that he used to play with arguably the greatest rock drummer of them all, that's one HELL of a compliment!
As others have said, "Freedom", from February this year, will blow your socks off as well as your hat. It's one of my favourite songs and that is a fantastic performance.
I just discovered BAND-MAID myself in January of this year, and yeah, they are now one of my favourite bands. They are so good, and they all seem to be having so much fun, especially in some of the fan-cam uploads at smaller NA and Euro venues. I just adore them, and I hope they are making music together for a long, long time.
Freedom, yes. But the Version from Feb.2020!! Great Solo from Akane. Of course not (never) long enough. She comes like a hurricane. But with a smile as if it were the easiest thing in the world☺
THERE WE GO ! was about time :P
Speechless is right. Like classic artists we worshipped at their altar of back in the day jumped into the bodies of these young ladies...
officially my favourite video of yours. Not only is it Band-Maid Onset but its also got MTH as background music!
Thanks a ton!
@@TankTheTech ah it's no worries dude, you're a fun creator to watch even dropped a twitch follow if you ever feel like playing some games together sometime
Calling my shot. You are going to lose your shit over Mincho's insane tapping and MISA's wicked pick to slap transition in her solo section. Ill find out if Im right in just under 2 hours. This group is the savior of hard rock and more people need to know sbout them.
Freedom is my most favorite song of theirs, doesnt hurt Akane has a nice drum solo in it too!
Great reaction Tank, thanks for listening to our 5 angels , try Blooming MV next time, greetings from Brazil.
I went down a TH-cam rabbit hole again and came across this video. I'm thoroughly happy to have been introduced to this group. Holy fuck. Just fuck... Crazy talent. It's been a good night
I love that not one member/instrument over powers the rest... Sure, in this song the guitars are highlighted, but you never forget the bass and drums through the whole song.
Thank you!!! I've been waiting for this one!
Over a 100 comments already and guessing Freedom live has been mentioned a time or three (as it should be). From there maybe switch it up and review DAYDREAMING, which is a mid tempo sort of ballad that is simply phenomenal and a perfect testament to their musicianship, writing, and composition abilities. Then get back to kicking ass and review BLOOMING. Both videos are on their channel and you won't be disappointed.
I get the "I'm speechless" part VERY much. I also get that you wanted to hear Akane's drums going solo a bit more... But hearing Band Maid and reading all the comments, I really believe that an amazing balance has been achieved! These ladies are STRONG in their musicianship as individuals, but in Band Maid they are ALL shining bright without obscuring each other, and that is something VERY HARD to achieve. So if you do get it right, don't go about messing with this chemistry!!!
By the way because almost no one seems to notice it during her solo, because she does it so incredibly seamlessly, but, at 4:36 MISA swaps from using her pick to slapping her bass by holding the pick in the crook of her index finger.
I actually think most everyone notices, which is why it isn’t brought up.
@@TankTheTech Really? Guess I'm just used to the non-musically inclined people I usually show the band to, as they never seem to notice lol. It is my favorite aspect of her playing, she regularly swaps between them mid-song and I just love it!
Great reaction...i love band maid...i love MIKU THE DREAMER WHO GAVE BAND MAID TO THE WORLD
The speechless is the Band Maid effect😂 it's awesome seeing your reaction to them in all their magic. Much respect brother ❤
I've watched this a few dozen times to prep for their live show tomorrow!
I watch this video minimum once a week, and especially on the bus (headphones) hoping someone will see it and hear. They are worthy of any world stage. Absolutely fucking epic. It brings out feelings of joy and excitement. Like I feel so PROUD watching them.
Finally more band maid! Check out freedom live next if you want to see more of Akane on drums also hearing maximum the hormone at the end was a nice surprise
A certain MR EDDIE VAN HALEN would be impressed with KANAMI'S
tapping technique.
The music scene in JAPAN is just killing it, so much good stuff coming from the land of the rising sun.
The talent level is off the charts, These girls are flat out ROCK STARS. SHRED ON LADIES...
I´m not quite sure, if Eddie van Halen also started playing piano in childhood, just like Kanami. Maybe this helps to coordinate both hands and press the strings similar to the keys.
"Don't you tell me", "Daydreaming" and "Don't let me down" are some Band-Maid songs i really love
"Puzzle" live should be your next Band Maid video.
Is not in TH-cam anymore
I grew up with rock and roll in the 50's and 60's and what they did here was done by most all rock bands, an instrumental to start off the show. It's been a lost art and it's not surprising that it's happening in Japan, as they have become the keepers of the flame in true rock and roll.
chu chu lovely muni mura!
Great Reaction and commentary!! I love that you do the research and all that.
I use to listen to Band Maid a lot... not so much these days.... but with all the reactions that i've watched, definitely got me in to it again.
Love and power from Argentina!!
Great reaction and you're in for a GREAT ride. Band Maid is one of the best rock band ever, PERIOD. They write and arrange their songs, they're the total package. If you want to go on a journey I'd say start with Thrill, it's their first big hit BUT it was written for them when their label wouldn't let them write their songs. Then go check Alone, it was the first song the label let them perform that they wrote and arranged themselves. The contrast between the two video just showcases how talented they are when they're not held back. They've got more than 90 songs and any Band Maid fan will tell you that they're all good! My personal favorite is Yolo but My Secret Lips is pretty fantastic too. If you want something more accessible check out Blooming.
Great reaction! And bonus points for Maximum the Hormone (Akane's favorite band) in the background of the chat!
Great review dude as always damn these ladiies never cease to amaze me they are just awesome live I have been lucky enough to see them on 4 occasions and they just blow me away every time and I'm 61 thought id seen it all ya know but my goodness just sheer joy if you or someone can find a link u need to check out live don't you tell me track from 2017 I think the duel between misa bass and kanami guitar is just sheer supernatural !!! I ain't kidding jus chills dude sheer chills pure art 😁🤘🤘 always cool listening to you
You are one of the few on youtube who really have something interesting to say about this music. Everyone, who plays in a band or makes music himself, should watch first "Real Existence" (Live 2018) by Band-Maid. With this performance they kick everybodys ass and show what is possible as a rock band. And to all the other bands, check it out and learn! 🙂
Always a delight to see people enjoy Band-Maid. I still am patiently waiting for you to react to their song Blooming since it still has the most kickass guitar solo from all their songs (though thats personal preference ofcourse).
Band Maid is a great group. The first song of them i heard was Thrill, and that was exactly the kind of emotion I felt. This was 3 or 4 years ago, and I am a fan since then. Great review! Greetings from México!
They continue kicking my ass, I hope they come back to Austin, Dallas, SA, or Houston in 2024...I'll make the road trip!
Good review by a musician. Quality, skills and talent never goes out of fashion. These girls are like drugs, you get hooked and can`t get enough of them
Thanks, Tank! I was waiting for your next Band-Maid reaction for a long time, maybe Freedom is coming a little bit sooner this time.... You won´t regret it: Akane (drummer) is going NUTS in this song and you know after this LIVE video why the members and fans saying: She is half gorilla, half human, i mean it´s also because she love bananas, but she needs that energy :D
P.S.: I had to watch your previous reactions from Band-Maid again and i noticed something this time... There was PENDULUM in the background! Also a DAMN GOOD band and i´ve seen them live twice... Good taste!
Dang! I've never seen Pendulum live! I imagine it was awesome!
@@TankTheTech Yeah... Once in the Wembley hall that was 2010 and 2011 they were right at my front door at Rocco del Schlacko in Germany... Like 5 km away from my house and of course BOTH TIMES with instruments (not with the DJ Set)! It was AWESOME!
Maximum the hormone playing at the end there, aaawwweeesome. If i wasn't already subbed I would for that alone.
Yes, Freedom from Line Cube Shibuya feb 14 2020. The drumming will blow you off your chair!
This never get old! Love them. They are the real deal. I cry with joy every time Mincho blasts with the tapping. Unbelievable! Misa slays it on bass. Akane kills it on drums. Miku, we can't forget about her! Her rhythm section is so incredibly good Po! They are the 4 best musicians on the planet!
I was at one of their concerts last year and it was the best concert I've ever been too. We actually got Akane to do a drum solo for the crowd, which was amazing. That band made me go back to learn guitar again =)
I LOVE BAND MAID. & I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS, BECAUSE I TEAR UP ALSO WITH EVERY SONG OF THEIRS
Love the MTH in the background at the end of the video 😆
I'm loving how much you are putting Maximum the Hormone in the background.
One of my favorite Japanese bands!
Hearing Maximum the Hormone's song while TankTheTech was giving a review at the end made me a little conflicted, coz instead of listening to his review, I was focusing on the song. I like both bands! hahaha
Great reaction, btw!
BAND MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (April 13th, 2018)
.This Heavy hard rock on real.
BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Feb. 14th, 2020)
.Song is cool and drum it very good.
BAND-MAID / Blooming(MV).This guitar i think you hype.
BAND-MAID / 輪廻 ( RINNE )(MV).Heavy Metal!!
And etc. Thank you reaction band maid.
Still waiting on Chase to react to this too, but Band-Maid has an alter-ego April Fools band called Band Maiko where they cover their own songs with the addition of traditional Japanese instruments. Try reacting to Secret My Lips followed by the cover Secret Maiko Lips. Crazy showcase of their versatility.
Not just the traidional instruments, they change the lyrics to Kyoto-ben to match the whole Maiko-san aesthetic!
@@mdstreeter1460 apparently they throw in the Band-Maiko songs when they tour in Kyoto. ughhhh what I'd give to go there.
And they do it in the traditional costumes of the Maiko.
Maiko is a geisha in training. Their first tune in that style was one of their existing ones. The words of the most recent of their Band-Maiko tunes, written specifically for Band-Maiko, bring that home brutally: The cute Maiko thing is also dark humor/commentary on their society's traditional expectations of women if you get the lyrics.
Kyoto is also known for stories of supernatural happenings, hungry ghosts, monsters etc. It will be interesting to see if they incorporate that sometime too.
One thing I appreciate about these girls is that as hard as they go, they don't overdo it. They all shred but they never get /too/ flashy and I love it. Kind of expanding on this, this is something I see from women musicians more often than men. Obviously this is a sweeping generalization but when a dude can shred he will go all the way all the time, never holding back, and that can be awesome but there's something to be said for pulling it back, too.
Everything these girls do absolutely fits with everything else going on in the song. They really show that you can take pure rock and roll and still innovate without going too prog. Which is perfectly fine, too, I love me some Rush, but there's something refreshing about the sound of Band-Maid that really draws me in.
Other people have probably mentioned them, too, but for another take on innovating modern rock you can't go wrong with Wagakki Band. Their blending of traditional Japanese music and rock/metal is nothing short of masterful. A very different experience from Band-Maid but well worth looking into, IMO.
I love the Maximum the Hormone background music at the end. My second favorite japanese band after the ladies.
Check out the live performance of “Freedom” from the same concert. The drummer really shines.
I just wanted to say that your reaction videos to band-maid are an absolute blast to watch whenever I get feeling low I know that I can just pull up one of your band-maid reactions and get back into the swing of things!!
Akane will bring you to your knees in "Freedom", also "Wonderland" is a masterpiece from Shibuya; however, this song, Onset is from the show in Zepp Tokyo 2018...from that show try "Puzzle" - it will take your breath away, "Turn me On"...Misa will turn you on big time, amazing bass showcase, also - Play live from Zepp, again Misa and Akane; "Moratorium" - will stop your heart, 5 vs 6 string battle Misa vs Kanami in "Take Me Higher" and "Don't you tell Me"!!! You mentioned the production...have you noticed that big-ass chandelier on top of the stage???))) The list goes on and on!!! All live performances, don't waste your time watching the MV's)) There is one undeniable truth here - no matter what you do in life, there will be always 100lbs Japanese girls in maid costumes that can do it better than you...!!! They're making so many bands look bad, honestly, they are way too good to be true...
I love and greatly appreciate the research that you do. Thank you!
That's some good shit! And love the MTH in the background at the end!
Nice to see someone discover the pure talent of these girls like I did.
Just simply amazing.
Time you caught up with them - starting with the new instrumental "from now on" - was on of the six featured releases in Guitar World a month ago.
They also had a triumphant tour of the US - Tony Visconti caught them in NY and said "one of the best gigs I've ever seen" (!! Imaginar who he's comparing them to) the latest pre - tour EP charted in the top ten global CD chart and apple.
So go to their TH-cam channel and see "from now on" and other new stuff, as well as a zillion fancams of the US tour.
From what I remember hearing on one of his livestreams, he let some of the more "aggressive" BAND-MAID fans get to him. He hasn't reacted to or spoken a word of them since. It's a shame because he really seemed to like the maids. I think the last song he reacted to was Manners two years ago.
Once again an awesome video! And I teared up a lot too when I first heard them!! BTW I love that you have Maximum the Hormone's 'Chuu chuu lovely muni muni mura mura' on in the outro talk! Top class
If you want a drum solo then Freedom is the vid for you.
"Oh that _____" - fill in the instrument.
I am just stunned that these guys came together organically.
Great tankfacts again = Well done. That guitar was giving me fingercramps from watching oO
bruh, band-maid has *been* my favorite band, and i still end up basically crying 95% of the time watching them ahaha. there's just nothing else that compares; may they reign 🕊💖
Haha love that you have Maximum the Hormone in the background in the end x'D
What is most impressive other than their Top Notch musicianship is their masterful songwriting. Its one thing to be a great musician and another to apply that ability towards crafting a song that is uniquely their own. Songs that incorporate the best of Hard Rock, Metal, Funk, Punk and Pop. Their exceptional musical ability and talent allows them to Draw from a wide pallet in crafting their tracks. I have to say they are best active Hard Rock band in the world.
You would be hard pressed to find a better Bass & Drum combo than Misa & Akane, They lay a solid foundation to build upon. They are both Beasts on their respective instruments. As for track recommendations I would recommend the following tracks: Puzzle, Moritorium, Secret My Lips, Real Existence, Turn Me On, Alone, Take Me Higher, Blooming, Play, well I better stop there otherwise I would list every track they have created.