I can very much sympathize with your reaction. Because Kanami sings a moving song through the guitar. And all the members praise the song through their instruments.
Phenomenal musical talent of any type bring tears to my eyes too. Many people go goo-goo over their live videos and they are good, but I LOVE their music videos. This video is truly art.
8th song on the setlist at Dallas. They had Miku turned up in the mix and it was raw power. They kept their eyes on their fretboards a lot more than usual too. This band never ceases to amaze me.
I was at the Dallas concert and can confirm that it was absolutely amazing to see this live. The whole concert was fantastic but this song in particular was just pure fire.
@@surfingasongwave Rock in me was the song of the night in my book. I didn't see that one coming. Kobato front and center, living her dream on her birthday with a thousand or so friends. Truly special.
Totally agree with you, Didy. Incredible instrumental, up on Onset which is already a incredible instrumental song. Like you, Tears from the MV ( and all of them). If you look the three last MV of Band Maid, they produce very very beautiful videos with amazing quality and they are all different. This Band is phenomenal. Pure rock made by ladies who love only make music, no star system, and they want share their pleasure. "lucky bastards who went to see them in the american tour", I hope you know how lucky you are to see and hear them in real life. Because in Europe, we are waiting for them to come, like someone waiting for the messiah. Nothing religious in my words, just fun to come and share. Even if I'm ready to consider all 5 of them as goddesses... of rock.
At first, Band-Maid's instrumentals were supposed to give Saiki a short break - after her throat operation. But it was years ago and her voice didn't show any sign of vocal fatigue since then, especially during the long US tour. So I would say first instrumental maybe came out of necessity (or caution), but now they are just another way for them to display their talent.
Hey Didy glad you're back! I had the pleasure of seeing this live TWICE (Philadelphia & New Jersey), I was second row in front of Miku for Philly, on the rail Kanami side in NJ... it was magical both shows, but being in front of Kanami in Jersey for this epic masterpiece was damn near spiritual... she gave it her all, & nailed it note for note! 🥺😢😭🥰
I think that, with some segments the the (musical) listening community, Band Maid suffers from what I refer to as the "Too Many Superstars Phenomenon". To illustrate, let's use the fine American game of basketball (although the man credited with inventing the game -- James Naismith -- was born and raised in Canada...hey, he was living in America at the time that he pioneered the game, so that makes it an American game, doesn't it? Maybe? Hey, if Arch Enemy can go to America to get a lead guitarist, and to Canada to get a lead vocalist, and still refer to themselves as a Swedish band....Anyway, when a basketball team gets one superstar, most people are relatively fine with this -- its the common desire of any team's fans to want a superstar, and many teams have one. Then this same team gets a second superstar -- fans of many other teams get a little edgy. Then a third superstar -- now other fans are getting downright snarky. A fourth? Millions are sending notices of complaint to league headquarters, demanding action to right this wrong. A fifth? Every newspaper, magazine, blog, chat room, TV news show (sports or otherwise), Internet site and barroom crowd are screaming "Basketball is Corrupt! No one has five superstars! It's not natural! Something must be done! I HATE this team!!!!!". What has this to do with Band Maid? Well, way back in the years 2014-2016, many people noticed the marvelous skills of Akane and Misa (individually and together) -- how could you not? "OK, their 'team' has two superstars. Kanami is OK. Let's ignore Saiki, and make fun of Miku. And let's slam the band a little -- two superstars, and in a 'newbie' all-girl band from Japan? They're getting off easy". Well, eventually it becomes impossible for even hardened cynics not to notice Kanami's skill level. "A third superstar? That's not right. I'm going to know it in my mind, but I'll never say it out loud." Soon it becomes evident that she (with a little help from her friends) is also one of the most gifted composers and riff-masters (don't you dare say lick-masters) in all of popular music "That's like they're getting the 'Sixth person of the Year' as well!" Now Saiki begins to get praise from all corner's of the globe -- Yoshiki (the man banging the sticks in "Sadistic Desire", the ultra-popular celebrity, and friend of the Emperor) lets everyone know that he thinks that Saiki is a superstar. "Four!!!...well, at least we still have Miku to bag-on". Then, Miku becomes a skilled player on the rhythm guitar in an amazingly short period of time, and those who were formally ignorant finally discover how much she has done for the band (much of it behind the scenes) -- even before there was a "Band Maid" -- and what a plethora of gifts she actually has. "I hate this band! They're overrated!! They suck!!! If they weren't a bunch of girls from Japan...!!!! And, hey, sing all of your damn lyrics in English so that people can understand them!!!!! Five superstars and a defacto 'Sixth Player of the Year'...I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, Band-Aid...yeah, you heard me!!!!!! (Mr. Didymalgia, I do hope that it is obvious what song has to be the background for this diatribe?). No one could like Band-Aid, ever!!!!!!! Fortunately, the majority of even the most hate-mongering trolls have been forced to face the facts. In your face, creatures -- Band Maid the Great, Forever!!!!! What do you mean that this piece is too long? Hey, it took you less time to read this than it took for 2014, 2015 and 2016 (combined, in real time) to come off of the calendar...well, a little less time....
I would say DOMINATION! Remember I havent heard them all yet!!, but DOMINATE they will 😁🤘 I did actually take my time to read it all and I can not remember that I meat that this magnificent piece was too long... Did I actually say that? A big thank you for an entertaining read Bruce 😁🤩
As you said, this is Kanami's song , but Miku's rhythm playing was also fantastic- from the pick slides during the intro and throughout. Misa's melodic solo's are just musically stunning- not too fancy- just perfect like the Dawn Winery Theme. Cheers Didy.
"It even popped my tears" 🤗 Yep BAND MAID= fckn epic. Time and time again they reach right into our emotional being and that eye popping starts. Welcome back Didy , Viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎤🎸🍻
I'm not saying i missed you or anything, Didy, but why did you forsake me so.😪....i mean nice that you're back with the awesome Maids. Don't leave again From Now On.😁
Didi, I'm one of the "lucky bastards" and yes this was sort of halfway through the show. I know it gives Sai-chan a break, but to me this song just screams "opener" to me. I've never heard a maid song that I'd prefer as an opener than this one.
You can tell when Kanami get in that stance.....that we better strap up and hold on to your boots !!!!!!!!!!!! This serious musicianship at it's finest !!!!!!!! Hats off to kanami for her unbelievable writing skills.
Being a huge fan of MISA, I love the way the video portrayed her. Especially in the background shots. Long black hair, black tunic, smoky black bass, lurking in the black shadows, beside the black stack, for most of the song. A true Barefoot Assassin. But absolutely shines when she comes to the front. This clip is brilliant all round. Both musically & visually. Cheers man.
From Now On was the opener for the festval dates they did in Japan and then Aftershock in the US, it was also the opener when they supported GnR on their return home. Otherwise you are correct, it was one of the songs that they used for Saiki's break.
Only two instrumentals have made me so involved and emotional. One is Asterism with 'Church' and then there is this one. Great to have you back and what a way to return. Greatest Band with a sensational instrumental.
Ah Church man, that studio live is magic. Everytime I’m in the mood for instrumentals I very often start with that. Just sets me in this calm listening mode. Easily among my all time favs. Their “Gunfire” is 🔥 as well. From now on is quickly climbing the ranks in the last few weeks. Btw if you’re into instrumentals, check out Lisa X band. Only 2 MVs so far and not instrumentals but their songs are heavily leaning towards the instrumental section. “Looking upto you” might be my most played song this year. Another similarly leaning song that I have on repeat lately is “The perfect world” by Marty Friedman. The solo section is epic as hell. Among actual instrumentals, Polyphia’s “Ego death” featuring Steve Vai gets me on the feels a lot too. Interestingly the MVs for all of them adds a lot to the emotional depth for me.
This was the first song they played in the US at Aftershock =) They followed it up with "Domination" The Maids just get better and better. Nice to see you again and Great Reaction ✌🤘
They usually open with this in Japan shows, but they generally played this and Onset in the middle of their US sets, yes, so Saiki could rest her pipes. I agree, a very luxurious video.
Nice to see you back from your travels and work. Great choice for your first song of what is hopefully a break and relaxing time for you for a while. Babymetal have released 2 MV's in the last month too...hint hint!
G'day Didy. Take your time, but we are always interested in your take on the music when you get the chance! This "song" does hit particularly hard though doesn't it?!!
A small masterpiece, especially when it feels like the mountains are towering over you. It would be fun to know how many of the Norwegian and Swedish cross-country skiing girls would love B-M if they heard them. But, it will probably remain a mystery. Norska Et lite mesterverk, spesielt når det føles som fjellene (Bergen) ruver over deg. Det hadde vært morsomt å vite hvor mange av de norske og svenske langrennsjentene som ville elsket B-M om de hørte dem. Men det vil nok forbli et mysterium. ジャパンスカ Japansuka 特に山があなたの上にそびえ立っているように感じるとき、小さな傑作。 ノルウェーとスウェーデンのクロスカントリー スキーの女の子の何人が B-M を聞いたら好きになるかを知るのは楽しいことです。 しかし、それはおそらく謎のままです。 Tokuni yama ga anata no ue ni sobietatte iru yō ni kanjiru toki, chīsana kessaku. Noruu~ē to suu~ēden no kurosukantorī sukī no on'nanoko no nanijin ga B - M o kiitara suki ni naru ka o shiru no wa tanoshī kotodesu. Shikashi, sore wa osoraku nazo no mamadesu.
Didymalgia/All: If you haven't seen The Daily Blab's video "Hitler Defends His Love of Band Maid" (done in the style of the Hitler Parodies series...), go see it on You Tube right now -- it's worth your time!!!!!
You don't have to do another reaction, but I found the Live recording from the Boston show on their US tour to be fascinating as it's Kanami focused. You can see all the effect pedal work and such not really shown on the Music Video. Another Gem of a video from Vladimir Chupin: th-cam.com/video/1gmH4EcwrC8/w-d-xo.html
Bwaah ha ha ha ha ha ....... You said New Beginning. Now you must check out Band-Maids 2nd "mini album", New Beginning. The video's from that are Thrill, Real Existance and Don't Let Me Down..... All killer, plus Freezer, Arcadia Girl and MIKU'S Beauty And The Beast. NOT A COINCEDENCE.
hei Didy.. nope, det var deres kick off sang på deres tour.. den de startet showet med.. i all fall på de fan vidoer jeg har sett fra deres US tour.. ser sånt frem til de skal komme til Europa, var nær ved å kjøpe billetter til Japan, og så ta flyet over for å se de.. ses helt sikkert til en EU tour show.!!
Ser det varierer litt. I Japan var denne alltid Introsangen deres, mens det noen ganger var denne som ble brukt midtveis under USA touren. Greit med litt variasjon 😁
I can very much sympathize with your reaction. Because Kanami sings a moving song through the guitar. And all the members praise the song through their instruments.
Kanami doesn't need big solos in regular songs when she can do this. Epic.
Yep agreed , genius
Phenomenal musical talent of any type bring tears to my eyes too. Many people go goo-goo over their live videos and they are good, but I LOVE their music videos. This video is truly art.
8th song on the setlist at Dallas. They had Miku turned up in the mix and it was raw power. They kept their eyes on their fretboards a lot more than usual too. This band never ceases to amaze me.
followed by Rock In Me and Sayonakidori - and Magic Spell Time
I was at the Dallas concert and can confirm that it was absolutely amazing to see this live. The whole concert was fantastic but this song in particular was just pure fire.
@@surfingasongwave Rock in me was the song of the night in my book. I didn't see that one coming. Kobato front and center, living her dream on her birthday with a thousand or so friends. Truly special.
Totally agree with you, Didy. Incredible instrumental, up on Onset which is already a incredible instrumental song. Like you, Tears from the MV ( and all of them). If you look the three last MV of Band Maid, they produce very very beautiful videos with amazing quality and they are all different. This Band is phenomenal. Pure rock made by ladies who love only make music, no star system, and they want share their pleasure.
"lucky bastards who went to see them in the american tour", I hope you know how lucky you are to see and hear them in real life.
Because in Europe, we are waiting for them to come, like someone waiting for the messiah. Nothing religious in my words, just fun to come and share. Even if I'm ready to consider all 5 of them as goddesses... of rock.
Oh I'm waiting for them to come to Europe as well... I just hope I manage to get first in line to get tickets 😁😁🤘
At first, Band-Maid's instrumentals were supposed to give Saiki a short break - after her throat operation. But it was years ago and her voice didn't show any sign of vocal fatigue since then, especially during the long US tour. So I would say first instrumental maybe came out of necessity (or caution), but now they are just another way for them to display their talent.
Hey Didy glad you're back! I had the pleasure of seeing this live TWICE (Philadelphia & New Jersey), I was second row in front of Miku for Philly, on the rail Kanami side in NJ... it was magical both shows, but being in front of Kanami in Jersey for this epic masterpiece was damn near spiritual... she gave it her all, & nailed it note for note! 🥺😢😭🥰
LUCKY B..... 😁😂❤️
I think that, with some segments the the (musical) listening community, Band Maid suffers from what I refer to as the "Too Many Superstars Phenomenon". To illustrate, let's use the fine American game of basketball (although the man credited with inventing the game -- James Naismith -- was born and raised in Canada...hey, he was living in America at the time that he pioneered the game, so that makes it an American game, doesn't it? Maybe? Hey, if Arch Enemy can go to America to get a lead guitarist, and to Canada to get a lead vocalist, and still refer to themselves as a Swedish band....Anyway, when a basketball team gets one superstar, most people are relatively fine with this -- its the common desire of any team's fans to want a superstar, and many teams have one. Then this same team gets a second superstar -- fans of many other teams get a little edgy. Then a third superstar -- now other fans are getting downright snarky. A fourth? Millions are sending notices of complaint to league headquarters, demanding action to right this wrong. A fifth? Every newspaper, magazine, blog, chat room, TV news show (sports or otherwise), Internet site and barroom crowd are screaming "Basketball is Corrupt! No one has five superstars! It's not natural! Something must be done! I HATE this team!!!!!". What has this to do with Band Maid? Well, way back in the years 2014-2016, many people noticed the marvelous skills of Akane and Misa (individually and together) -- how could you not? "OK, their 'team' has two superstars. Kanami is OK. Let's ignore Saiki, and make fun of Miku. And let's slam the band a little -- two superstars, and in a 'newbie' all-girl band from Japan? They're getting off easy". Well, eventually it becomes impossible for even hardened cynics not to notice Kanami's skill level. "A third superstar? That's not right. I'm going to know it in my mind, but I'll never say it out loud." Soon it becomes evident that she (with a little help from her friends) is also one of the most gifted composers and riff-masters (don't you dare say lick-masters) in all of popular music "That's like they're getting the 'Sixth person of the Year' as well!"
Now Saiki begins to get praise from all corner's of the globe -- Yoshiki (the man banging the sticks in "Sadistic Desire", the ultra-popular celebrity, and friend of the Emperor) lets everyone know that he thinks that Saiki is a superstar. "Four!!!...well, at least we still have Miku to bag-on". Then, Miku becomes a skilled player on the rhythm guitar in an amazingly short period of time, and those who were formally ignorant finally discover how much she has done for the band (much of it behind the scenes) -- even before there was a "Band Maid" -- and what a plethora of gifts she actually has. "I hate this band! They're overrated!! They suck!!! If they weren't a bunch of girls from Japan...!!!! And, hey, sing all of your damn lyrics in English so that people can understand them!!!!! Five superstars and a defacto 'Sixth Player of the Year'...I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, Band-Aid...yeah, you heard me!!!!!! (Mr. Didymalgia, I do hope that it is obvious what song has to be the background for this diatribe?). No one could like Band-Aid, ever!!!!!!! Fortunately, the majority of even the most hate-mongering trolls have been forced to face the facts. In your face, creatures -- Band Maid the Great, Forever!!!!!
What do you mean that this piece is too long? Hey, it took you less time to read this than it took for 2014, 2015 and 2016 (combined, in real time) to come off of the calendar...well, a little less time....
I would say DOMINATION! Remember I havent heard them all yet!!, but DOMINATE they will 😁🤘
I did actually take my time to read it all and I can not remember that I meat that this magnificent piece was too long... Did I actually say that?
A big thank you for an entertaining read Bruce 😁🤩
When it comes to creating an impression, for the greatest desired effect, the Japanese stand alone.
Nothing better than to recharge with Band-Maid after a long stint of work.
As you said, this is Kanami's song , but Miku's rhythm playing was also fantastic- from the pick slides during the intro and throughout. Misa's melodic solo's are just musically stunning- not too fancy- just perfect like the Dawn Winery Theme. Cheers Didy.
"It even popped my tears" 🤗 Yep BAND MAID= fckn epic. Time and time again they reach right into our emotional being and that eye popping starts. Welcome back Didy , Viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎤🎸🍻
Thank you so much Bruno ❤
I'm not saying i missed you or anything, Didy, but why did you forsake me so.😪....i mean nice that you're back with the awesome Maids. Don't leave again From Now On.😁
You will always be my forsaken one Gary... But one day I will return and stay forever!! 😂😂💖
@@didymalgia Aw shucks, You're too kind, Didy.🤭
Didi, I'm one of the "lucky bastards" and yes this was sort of halfway through the show. I know it gives Sai-chan a break, but to me this song just screams "opener" to me. I've never heard a maid song that I'd prefer as an opener than this one.
For all those complaining Mincho's solos are too short ... 😉
You can tell when Kanami get in that stance.....that we better strap up and hold on to your boots !!!!!!!!!!!! This serious musicianship at it's finest !!!!!!!! Hats off to kanami for her unbelievable writing skills.
Being a huge fan of MISA, I love the way the video portrayed her. Especially in the background shots. Long black hair, black tunic, smoky black bass, lurking in the black shadows, beside the black stack, for most of the song. A true Barefoot Assassin. But absolutely shines when she comes to the front.
This clip is brilliant all round. Both musically & visually. Cheers man.
As i said, at one poit it seemed like a photo shoot for MISA 😉
@@didymalgia And don't we all love that, man?
Their best instrumental. Masterpiece.
When I saw them in Washington they played “Onset” followed by “From Now On”. Awesomeness!
Next year is their 10th anniversary and they will tour. On the US Tour they played this song to give Saiki a rest.
From Now On was the opener for the festval dates they did in Japan and then Aftershock in the US, it was also the opener when they supported GnR on their return home. Otherwise you are correct, it was one of the songs that they used for Saiki's break.
DIDY!! Glad you're back. This song is RIDICULOUS
Thank you Brother. Ridiculous like in EPIC right? It was the best choice I've made in a while celebrating my return with this one 😁❤️
For me…Kanami is most impressive musician of 21st Century. Pure genius and True Rock n’ Roll Star. She is The Special One 🤘🔥❤️
Only two instrumentals have made me so involved and emotional. One is Asterism with 'Church' and then there is this one. Great to have you back and what a way to return. Greatest Band with a sensational instrumental.
Hmm, seems i have to put Asterism with Church on my "to do" list 😉
@@didymalgia definitly - very different than this, that's all the beauty and variety of the japanese musical scene
Ah Church man, that studio live is magic. Everytime I’m in the mood for instrumentals I very often start with that. Just sets me in this calm listening mode. Easily among my all time favs. Their “Gunfire” is 🔥 as well.
From now on is quickly climbing the ranks in the last few weeks.
Btw if you’re into instrumentals, check out Lisa X band. Only 2 MVs so far and not instrumentals but their songs are heavily leaning towards the instrumental section. “Looking upto you” might be my most played song this year.
Another similarly leaning song that I have on repeat lately is “The perfect world” by Marty Friedman. The solo section is epic as hell.
Among actual instrumentals, Polyphia’s “Ego death” featuring Steve Vai gets me on the feels a lot too.
Interestingly the MVs for all of them adds a lot to the emotional depth for me.
Musical excellence! I got to see them do this song twice on the 2022 US Tour, and it was brilliant live! Full Mincho mode here!
This was the first song they played in the US at Aftershock =) They followed it up with "Domination" The Maids just get better and better. Nice to see you again and Great Reaction ✌🤘
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Their families should be proud. Thanks Didy!
They usually open with this in Japan shows, but they generally played this and Onset in the middle of their US sets, yes, so Saiki could rest her pipes. I agree, a very luxurious video.
Great reaction. They are sublimely talented ladies. We are lucky to be witnessing them in their prime. Rock on brother 🤘
Nice to see you back from your travels and work. Great choice for your first song of what is hopefully a break and relaxing time for you for a while. Babymetal have released 2 MV's in the last month too...hint hint!
Hehe, thank you so much my friend😁 BM will be checked out a bit later this week 😉
Glad you're back. You picked a good one to get your mojo going. And speaking of mojo, the interplay between Kanami and Akane is definitely magic.
Didy finally great to have you back. Great emotional reaction of yours.
G'day Didy. Take your time, but we are always interested in your take on the music when you get the chance! This "song" does hit particularly hard though doesn't it?!!
This one hit some feels... It has just been a few "instrumentals" that have managed this before...
@@didymalgia Yeah, I thought a very full sound, and evocative. The Maids shining in the MV too - doesn't hurt the appeal!
Next year Europeantour po
YEEEEEESSS!!!!
5:18 same. some chopped onion in my eyes. ✨🥰🤘
A small masterpiece, especially when it feels like the mountains are towering over you.
It would be fun to know how many of the Norwegian and Swedish cross-country skiing girls would love B-M if they heard them.
But, it will probably remain a mystery.
Norska
Et lite mesterverk, spesielt når det føles som fjellene (Bergen) ruver over deg.
Det hadde vært morsomt å vite hvor mange av de norske og svenske langrennsjentene som ville elsket B-M om de hørte dem.
Men det vil nok forbli et mysterium.
ジャパンスカ
Japansuka
特に山があなたの上にそびえ立っているように感じるとき、小さな傑作。
ノルウェーとスウェーデンのクロスカントリー スキーの女の子の何人が B-M を聞いたら好きになるかを知るのは楽しいことです。
しかし、それはおそらく謎のままです。
Tokuni yama ga anata no ue ni sobietatte iru yō ni kanjiru toki, chīsana kessaku. Noruu~ē to suu~ēden no kurosukantorī sukī no on'nanoko no nanijin ga B - M o kiitara suki ni naru ka o shiru no wa tanoshī kotodesu. Shikashi, sore wa osoraku nazo no mamadesu.
😆 they got you too ! I didn't get emotional there was dust in my eye .
Dust everywhere!!! Goddamit!!
@@didymalgia 🤘🤣
@didy if youre in the 20s of tracks, then it's under1/5th of the library 😅
Wohoo!!! 😁😂😉👍
❤
And The Daily Blab's video, "Hitler's Told About Band Maid Conquering America".
😂😂😂 Thank you for that one
@@didymalgia The Daily Blab has 5 more BM-themed videos on the site.
Didymalgia/All: If you haven't seen The Daily Blab's video "Hitler Defends His Love of Band Maid" (done in the style of the Hitler Parodies series...), go see it on You Tube right now -- it's worth your time!!!!!
😂😂😂
@@didymalgia Thank you for all that you do for your listeners -- Happy New Year! Oh yeah, and: Band Maid Forever!!!!!
Great to see you back m8!
Nice to be back micko11154😁
You don't have to do another reaction, but I found the Live recording from the Boston show on their US tour to be fascinating as it's Kanami focused. You can see all the effect pedal work and such not really shown on the Music Video. Another Gem of a video from Vladimir Chupin:
th-cam.com/video/1gmH4EcwrC8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much Roy 🤘
So is that kanami playing piano on a track or am I hearing things
Bwaah ha ha ha ha ha ....... You said New Beginning. Now you must check out Band-Maids 2nd "mini album", New Beginning. The video's from that are Thrill, Real Existance and Don't Let Me Down..... All killer, plus Freezer, Arcadia Girl and MIKU'S Beauty And The Beast. NOT A COINCEDENCE.
I have plenty of Band-Maid stuff to dive into 😂😁🤘
hei Didy..
nope, det var deres kick off sang på deres tour.. den de startet showet med.. i all fall på de fan vidoer jeg har sett fra deres US tour..
ser sånt frem til de skal komme til Europa, var nær ved å kjøpe billetter til Japan, og så ta flyet over for å se de..
ses helt sikkert til en EU tour show.!!
Ser det varierer litt. I Japan var denne alltid Introsangen deres, mens det noen ganger var denne som ble brukt midtveis under USA touren. Greit med litt variasjon 😁
Wrong!
I agree... Kanami is probably THE BEST guitarplayer in the WORLD!!