I remember the day we shot this vid. Miku complained that her feet hurt cos her new shoes were a size too small. Akane was trying to stop Kanami running around excitedly telling everybody how white everything was. MISA didn't say much at all apart from "Can i have a bottle of JB please" & saiki just said "Can we get on with it". But when filming started they all clicked into gear & at the end of the day when the vid was done i distinctly recall Saiki shouting "Where's the f'kin exit in this white box. Happy memories.😌

@80mtn

4 ай бұрын

I can't find that video anymore. You were the 'cake-boy' on set that day, right? 🙂

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

@@80mtn Lol. That's right "Cake boy express".😁

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

@rogerchance9074 LMAO.🤣 Roger you've traumatised me forever. Every time i see a RLC thumbnail with her looking all innocent it all comes flooding back to me & however much i try i just can't un-see what they get up to.😳 I have no idea what to comment for their next B-M reaction cos she'll be wearing a maid costume for a start :)

@LawrenceCox-bv9zt

4 ай бұрын

Gary, Gary, Gary...hmm...a lot of what you say seems debatable, however, Akane trying to stop Kanami from running around telling everybody how white everything was - I can see that happening.

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

@rogerchance9074 That'll go down like a bomb.😦 I didn't know did i until later.😂

Akane had back issues back then..and so had a kind of slouched posture...She did get treatment for it and now sits more upright...While she was recovering..They had a male drummer stand in for her at at least one concert...Fans sent her drumsticks with messages of get well....She has become my No.1 drummer..I love her style and creativity...and all done with a beautiful smile.😁

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

She was elated to get all those drumsticks from around the world. You like Japan Bodney would you like me to email you a couple of my beautiful Japanese maidens art pics?

Uncle Scottie, "Thrill" is the song that made so many of its fans jump down the "pigeon-hole (not rabbit-hole". Why do I say "pigeon-hole"? Miku Kobato, (she sears the red rose on her headdress) the band's founder, rhythm guitarist, and a force of nature thinks of herself as a reincarnated 810 year old pigeon. She ends every sentence with po (pigeon-speak). She is such a quirky, fun, and engaging personality, her fans can't help but love her. Her Miku's Magic Time (omajanai time) during their concerts gives the other members a break while she interacts with the audience, showing them the culture of Maid Cafes in Japan. The band members, during the break, do everything they can to disrupt her interaction, which most often leads to hilarity. The fans LOVE IT! That's one thing (along with their incredible musicianship and professionalism) make their live concerts so entertaining and fun. Suggestion, spend the money and attend one of their live concerts (I've been to two of them (at 75 years of age), and loved every second of it. I'm now a Maidiac for life.

@RockandRollRelic

4 ай бұрын

Thx for the fun and informative comment :)

Some drummers can over power or offer too much and infringe on a track. Akane always has that wonderful skill to offer just as much as is need to make a song stand out and support everything that is going on. I love her skill as a drummer and now we just love the enjoyment and smile she always has. Miku's backing vocals often are over looked. The emotion in a song is often offered up by her backing. Nowadays she also is a good rhythm guitarist as opposed to somebody who is just holding the guitar. Songs like Memorable is a great ballads or Rinne is a great old rock song. New live songs like Hate? also worth a watch. Another Japanese female rock band Trident are worth a listen as well.

You mean pigeonhole, po! This is the song that saved the band ! The label was gonna pull the plug if this wasn't a hit. Thankfully, a J-rock Facebook group posted it on their page, and it went viral! 10 years later still going strong! 🤘

Thrill still lives up to it's name! ♥ Proof that sometimes less is more! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners & Bubble

@Jonas_S_

4 ай бұрын

Yes! Bubble! 🤘

This is the song (video) that put Band-Maid on the map. Akane (drummer) injured her back a long time ago. You will notice in this and other older vids that she has somewhat abrupt movements. After injuring her back, she changed how she beats the drum now to protect herself from re-injury. Of course, none of this is obvious in her actual playing, except visually. Although Miku (vocalist with guitar) is an accomplished guitartist now, thanks to all her hard work, and Kanami's (Lead Guitar) assistance, at this time it was just a prop. She couldn't play it. When they decided they needed a rhythm guitarist, Saiki (Lead vocalist) was asked if she would play it and said something to the effect of "I'm not going to learn it!" and that's when Miku decided that she needed to step up to the plate and get it done. Miku formed the band and brought Saiki on becasue although she felt she could do lead vocals, she wanted a stronger lead vocalist. Of course she did this was for the good of the band. A common theme in the all female Japanese band arena. They never overplay their part for attention (unlike many American bands) and everyone does exactly what they're suppose to.

I'm not a lover of describing any artist as being 'the best'. All Art is subjective, I'll just say that Misa is my favourite bassist supplanting Jack Bruce as my lifelong favourite since I first heard him in 1967. Tony Levin, Guy Pratt and Flea rounding off my favourite 5.

@falconsooner

4 ай бұрын

Agree. Best is subjective and how one defines "best" is also subjective.

@throwaway9389

4 ай бұрын

Wisdom. For something more recent and a Misa/bass showcase, I Still Seek Revenge. kzread.info/dash/bejne/emSs1aewpK67m7Q.html,

@BryceKatz

3 ай бұрын

I just fell down the Band-Maid rabbit hole (this is literally the 3rd song I've heard), and MISA is already in my top 3 favorite bassists. The other two are Alejandra Villareal (from The Warning) and Margrét Rósa Dóru-Harrýsdóttir (of Iceland's Kælan Mikla). I'm not sure I can order them beyond "top 3".

Scott this was prior to MISS rising to Supreme Bass Goddesd! Please check out Hate Live mv!

This was my first Band-Maid song/video. I was intrigued. Then I saw the old video of "Play" at Zepp. I was stunned. Then I watched "Domination" live at Shibuya. I became hopelessly addicted.

Dice has that old school rock feel, like Thrill does

Thrill was Band-Maid's first MV =) I have never seen the red maid outfits besides this video ! At this point Miku (Red Rose) couldn't play the guitar , she's just holding it =) Please check out "Play" Official Live Thanks

Saiki sings, “I turn my earphones up. Nothing can beat the ecstasy of living with this Thrill.” And Miku sings, “A pigeon traces an arc in the shrunken sky.” No matter what song you're listening to, with Band-Maid the surprises and thrills ain't never gone. 🤘😉Thx, Mr. Relic!

Band - Maid are the best songwriters ever. I haven't heard any song by them that I didn't like. So it is really hard to pick just a couple but here we go. Puzzle and the latest Hate? from Yokohama.

Freedom (live) - Akane has an unbelievable drum solo.

Amazing how BAND-MAID can put an instant smile on your face and make you headbang even from 9 years ago 🙂☮️🇨🇦

If you do a Google Search of Jimmy Page Akane Hirose you will see a picture of the two together. Back in 2016, Mr. Page saw a live show of Band-Maid and asked to take a picture with the drummer. He has that picture posted on his X sight. Apparently he REALY liked her drumming. The official LIVE version of "Freedom" really shows the bands chemistry and there is a pretty cool drum surprise that I think you would really like.

The music video that saved the band....and launched a pigeon into the rock and roll skies. They have worked very hard and come a long way. Miku had to learn how to play the guitar from Kanami, Saiki had to have throat surgery, and they still had to make sure that Akane had enough bananas and that Misa had enough drinks to stay in tune! They are so talented and you just can't go wrong with anything from them...although I would go for the official 'live' stuff as my favorites.

The video that saved Band-Maid. For that reason it will always be a thrill to hear it in concert.

10 years old & first video and it still stands out. Personally I think Akane is the best drummer in rock

So much progression between 2015 and 2021 when they did this live online concert version of Thrill. Miku actually plays the rhythm guitar. Misa reverts back to playing bass with her fingers instead of a pick and slap, but with a much chunkier tone. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iquG1NKag8XHd84.html

Hey If you want to see some kickass bass you should watch their latest live video of "HATE?" I think all the fans would agree on this one :)

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

Of course we would.😁👍

@rolandkarlsson7072

4 ай бұрын

100% agree. There is also a Lollapoloza Dice and Hate? that is very fun. Its worse sound quality and a bit strange camera man that just want to show Miku :) Nothing wrong to look at Miku, but maybe not when MISA is shredding.

@stanleyday7293

4 ай бұрын

Live version of Play is where all the Misa fan boys started to declare "We're not worthy"

@rolandkarlsson7072

4 ай бұрын

@@stanleyday7293 That is a nice one. That was the first one where I saw their playfulness side. Just doing what they like, who cares what anyone else thinks.

@stanleyday7293

4 ай бұрын

@@rolandkarlsson7072 After that, the Misa worship really took off with Onset!

This is the song that attracted my interest in them. Then I listened to "Dice", and the hook was set! I have never looked back and am looking forward to their new album this summer!

OK, since they have over 120 Awesome songs in their 10+ year catalog here are 2 of my top 60: power ballad DAYDREAMING and monster instrumental ONSET-LIVE. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Peace. 2.73

@MaidFrenzy

4 ай бұрын

awesome suggestions jk, but if he's after only a "top 2" or to "keep it simple" he's got onto the wrong band. And I mean that in a good (NOT sarcastic) way. In saying that, I'll back you on your suggestions haha.

@jkkansasband7056

4 ай бұрын

@@MaidFrenzy Exactly. When you're top tier songs from a band amounts to over half of their 10 year catalog then you know you've hit the jackpot. But I think he may know that with BAND-MAID each commenter will have 2 different songs. lol. That's how diverse and deep they are. 😎

One of my favorites by the Maids. With such great bass, Misa is my favorite member.

@Bekka_Noyb

4 ай бұрын

agreed! ♥

Nice reaction! If you like AC/DC I think you will love Puzzle (live). Thanks.

Puzzle and Secret My Lips🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊

Japanese female BEST drummers HARUNA(LOVEBITES), AKANE(BAND-MAID), MURATA TAMU(NEMOPHILA), SAE/CHIKA(HANABIE), JUNNA/NAGASI(TRIDENT-JAPAN), HANA/YURI(GACHARIC SPIN), NAO CHAN(MAXIMUM THE HORMON, AKANE AND TAMU IDOL DRUMMER) Check JUNNA drum cover LUX AETERNA(METALLICA), PAIN KILLER(JUDAS PRIEST), GENGHIS KHAN(IRON MAIDEN), and DRAGONFORCE songs....

Blooming MV. Thanks

Thanks for keeping the Maids in rotation. The more you hear, the more you’ll understand why people are going bonkers over them. I’m a bassist myself and will say that MISA is definitely an interesting player with some techniques and style choices absolutely worthy of attention by bass players. She has pro level skills and Band Maid cannot be Band Maid without her. She is irreplaceable. That said, you won’t find her doing Geddy Lee speed runs or Marcus Miller thumping or Billy Sheehan theatrics. Band Maid music doesn’t call for it, but most importantly, each member of the band only plays what’s best for the song. They never “show off…just because.” One or two songs? 😐 You’re killing me here. You’re going to discover, eventually, that Band Maid sincerely have a ton of well-written, top ten-worthy songs. But I’ll respect your wishes. Here are two songs that appeal to both musicians and casual listeners: “DICE,” official music video “Blooming,” official music video You have no idea how hard that was.

Favorite song: Corallium.

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

Ooh a precious red coral man.😌

@madsstavang

4 ай бұрын

@@GaryHolloway-810 I was searching for your request, but then I realized that your favorite song has already been reacted to 😀

@GaryHolloway-810

4 ай бұрын

@@madsstavang Yeah he's already done mine but hey, i'm good with any B-M song.😁

Great reaction. You need to watch their latest offering called HATE LIVE. This will change your opinion of Misa, the Barefoot Assassin. Thrill was their infancy. They did not even write that song. They have all grown a LOT since back then. Rock on 🤘

“Thrill” Is the Band Maid gateway drug. My recommendations. “Hate?” (live from Tokyo, not lollapalooza). “Don’t you tell me” (live) “Onset” (live instrumental) ❤

Ooooh, this makes me nostalgic! Misa with shoes! Miku pretending to play! Akane with Tiny-hat San! Saiki hugging the mic as to comfort her. Kanami... well, she's always been bada*s. Just imagine how long they've come since then! GO GO MAIDS! 😎🤘

Since you liked this.....off the same album....listen to the track FREEZER !!!!!! rarely played but I think one of their best hard tunes out there. I think it's because there is no music video but a portrait video......Please don't miss this !! And off this album there is a song Real Existence that I think is their best LIVE performance

The song that saved their contract. This wasn't supposed to be the video, but they they insisted on doing this song. It went viral and they weren't dropped by management. If you want to see the bass player, Misa, watch NO GOD. Do the online version from several years ago for sound clarity and you'll get an inkling of what she's all about. The other one you could watch is Catharsis, a mostly acoustic live show from the Pandemic lockdown era too and you can check out her finger playing and her sense of melody. I think you might like it.

I believe "Thrill" is Band-Maid's first video. It might have been their last. "Thrill" was the B side to the single "Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador" ("Love, Passion, Matador"), a follow up to their debut EP "MAID IN JAPAN". The EP hadn't charted and the single seems to have been Platinum Passport's gage as to whether or not to continue with Band-Maid. The A side was a gentle and calm acoustic song. There are clues that some personnel at Platinum Passport (Band-Maid's talent agency) really thought that an acoustic group would be more marketable and they were steering Band-Maid in that direction. They scheduled a shoot for a video to promote the single. When Band-Maid arrived at the set, they had decided they wanted to shoot "Thrill" rather than the A side; "Thrill" rocked and it was the direction that the Maid's really wanted to go. Initially the video didn't get much attention, but then it was posted on a Facebook J-Rock page and went viral. Much to everyone's surprise. What Band-Maid did not find out until much later was that their management had already decided to disband them BEFORE the video shoot, but weren't saying anything until after all the band's contractual obligations were fulfilled. But when the video went viral, the decision was reversed. It is rumored that the Band-Maid song "I Still Seek Revenge" was written in response to their discovery of that fact.

Simple and focused: "Blooming", "Manners". They ya go. Thanks RRR! 🕊

I can't say MISA is the best bass player in the world, but I CAN say that her bass is the best sounding I've ever heard. Since the 60's anyway, when I started listening to rock and metal.

This Official live video was released 8 days ago and everyone is going nuts over it. Misa (bassist) has a lot of solo work and back and forth duels with the lead guitarist (Kanami) in this one. Kanami is also considered one of the best guitarists in the world, and the musical genius behind most of their composition. " BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video) " kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5qDtNGKedSoY6g.html

Hey this one was pretty good. These new rock band sure are way more entertaining than the hair bands of the 80s that's for sure.

Once long ago I attempted to come up with a top 10 of 'my favorite' BM songs. I had to cap it at about 35. As time went on.... well im up to about 90 now. Never had this problem in my 50 + years until this band popped up... and I don't think I'm the only one who has this problem. :) Some flashes through time might be "Freezer, Shake That, The Non-Fiction Days, Don't You Tell Me (MV and Live). Moratorium (Live from Zepp), Play (Live Zepp), Clang, Dice, Manners (MV), Chemical Reaction, From Now On, Flying High, Corallium and Hibana. ... and i feel bad for leaving so many others out... sigh

No other band breaks new gate like Band-Maid! There's an official live version of this and it's so perfectly performed that I mixed the 2 audios into one and then used both MV's, jumping from one to the other, to make one single video which is on my YT channel if you need to see that!

Try the 2 songs in one video of Manners, and Black Hole. Shows some of their wide range. Manners is bluesy rock, what the band calls their core sound. Black Hole is controlled chaos, what musicians play for fun.

@wave8359

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely !---thought that since first hearing !----don't see how they can ever-- ever-- ever be eclipsed !

Secret my lips

@user-yd9bx6gs9l

4 ай бұрын

and if you do react to Secret My Lips you have to react to another all girl band called Band Maiko who did a cover of Secret My Lips called. " Secret Maiko Lips ". They will give BandMaid a run for their money....:)

AKANE!!!!!!..hehe🥰

There isn’t one or two! My top 10 is 15 songs! So I guess, if I must, for MV I’ll say Dice. For live video, Puzzle.

My top 2 Band Maid songs are Blooming and Different. At this time, Miku's Rickenbacker is just jewelry. Miku has become a very good rythym player with Kanami as her sensei.

Set your alarm for 4:15a PST (showtime on Band Maid YT channel, 8:30p JST) Mar. 20, 2024 (right after the Acoustic Okyuji), for the last teaser from the Yokohama show. It looks like "Endless Story"😭to me, Po! 🦍🍌 As always, Band Maid will be in the chat. They sure ❤ us, Po!

Check Next song Band Miad : Manners , Bubble , The Dragon cries . It's Blue rock n roll !!!

Next, try THE NON-FICTION DAYS (OMV), a harder-rocking song from 2016. From left to right, MISA (Ba.), KOBATO MIKU (Gu., Vo.), HIROSE AKANE (Dr.) ATSUMI SAIKI (Vo.), TONO KANAMI, A.K.A., MINCHO (Gu.) Many musicians praise MISA as one of the best bassists they’ve ever heard. THRILL is a thrilling song, but today it sounds quint in relation to their more recent output (Cf. SENSE and CORALLIUM). Keep exploring their catalog.

1. WHY WHY WHY (kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoV7p7hyqZeZaM4.html) 2. CORALLIUM (kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6ehprCOnNnVnZc.html) Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID. They are very good at what they do.

Top 2 favorite Band-Maid songs: Hate? and Play!, both official live video versions. Thanks for the reaction videos. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers!

Rickenbacker was the luckiest of all. He came here because of his beauty. 🙂

Dice - Live........definitiely

Try THE NON-FICTION DAYS (OMV), another, harder-rocking song, from the same era next. From left to right, MISA (Ba.), KOBATO MIKU (Gu., Vo.), HIROSE AKANE (Dr.) ATSUMI SAIKI (Vo.), TONO KANAMI, A.K.A., MINCHO (Gu.) Many musicians praise MISA as one of the best bassists they’ve ever heard. THRILL is a thrilling song, but today it sounds quint in relation to the more recent output. Keep exploring their catalog.

I liked this, but it's from the early days when they neither wrote the lyrics nor music. I prefer songs they write for themselves. Before 'FROM NOW ON' (you've already reacted), my favourite instrumental was _ BAND-MAID / onset (Official Live Video) _ kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4qmsI-jj7jJYLg.html (3m:58s). In some sections the guitar sounds like U2's Edge, then it just rocks! Each member has a 'spot', and then shine together. I am also very fond of their "unplugged" _ BAND-MAID / カタルシス "Catharsis" Acoustic Ver. (Official Live Video) _ kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqxtypZql8S0n5M.html which demonstrates their flexibility, talent, and "gentler side". Wisely Misa plays electric bass to bring warmth and depth. Best Wishes. ☮

May I suggest another female Japanese rock band."TRiDENT"..they are my No.2 band behind BAND-MAID. A wonderful trio of ladies... Asaka (vocals, lead guitar) Serina (bass, backing vocals) Nagisa (drums)....Once the band of female drummer, JUNNA...They were called "Girls Rock Band Kakumei"..but changed to "TRiDENT" when drummer JUNNA left in 2020...Nagisa her replacement maybe a better fit for the band and has plenty of talent behind the kit...JUNNA was kind of stealing the limelight?..though I don't think that's her fault...She left to become a studio session, solo drummer....Tracks to check out. "Ambivalent" Live at Zepp..."Cry Out".."SPOOPY".."Neo Future"..from their days with JUNNA.."Voltage"...."STEP by STEP"..They have a summer fun feel with tracks like "Splash" or "DISTINATION"...You can hear some of that feel from "STEP by STEP" in their lastest track "KICKASS".

@user-yd9bx6gs9l

4 ай бұрын

My favorite is STEP BY STEP...its too bad they dont have a MV for it yet...

"Thrill" saved Band-Maid from obscurity as their record company was going to pull the plug on the band. This video was posted on Facebook then a short time later on KZread where it blew up in both platforms getting over 1million views in like a week and saved the band. Miku (rhythm guitar) did not know how to play guitar here. Look closely and you'll see she hardly strums a not, her "Rick" is just a prop. Some Maidiacs are blinded by their LOVE for MISA, but she is far from the "best" bassist in the world.

@Bodneyblue

4 ай бұрын

"best" anything is subjective...And for me, it isn't always about technical skill.

@MoonmanRedux

4 ай бұрын

​@@BodneybluePrecisely. I don't know who the world's 'best' bass player is, what it is about their playing that makes them the best and how far MISA would have to travel to arrive at the same place, but I'd be willing to learn. I think it kind of misses the point though.

OK--Here is what they ALL miss !---musicians ,reacters, audio freaks of every sort:---IT IS THE VISUALS, stupid ! Visually, it was Thrill that made the big break for Bandmaid. The song is good, the playing (as always ,with bandMaid !) is great, and in every major way, Thrill continued the ongoing but slow rise of Bandmaid. EXCEPT---it somehow made a major watershed----everything before divided from everything afterward. What happened ?..................... the visuals !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --------The outfits----they were suddenly brilliant in red and white ! -------The stage-----they suddenly hit us in the face because of the abstraction---the ABSENCE of any other visual thing but the band! --------The accessibility !---they all, including the drummer---were right up front ,bold and bright. ---------And it was this avant-garde abstraction that just shot them into prominence,,,,it made them visually stark and cool and surreally different from every other band out there ! But no one in the music biz sees this---they can't appreciate it. WHY ?---because the explanation is out of their musical reach. Because the explanation is NOT a musical explanation . IT IS VISUAL !! Time to give credit to whoever designed this set, costumes, and camera work. Of course ,it is the music that fundamentally matters most---but it was not getting them the attention they deserved. It was the visual artists, this time---not the audio artists---that made the difference .

“Shambles.” The most recent music video. Compare it to ‘Thrill’ to see how much the band has improved in 10 years. BTW, it’s pigeon hole not rabbit hole. Just ask any Maidiac for clarification.

The Non Fiction Days Bandmaid kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6iNsI-rmZS0gNY.html or Manners-Black Hole kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5Wam5anfra4d6g.html

Hate? Newest KZread release video

Had 'Thrill' not gone viral their label was all set to cut them loose. Fortunately for all, it did and the rest is history. Is MISA the best bassist in the world? That would probably be Fami, who recently took over bass duties for LOVEBITES. Fami over plays. But LOVEBITES is a noodling showoff band, so she's perfect for them. MISA has more tasteful playing. Check out 'Hate?' LIVE from the same show you did 'Don't You Tell ME' The 10 Year Anniversary Tour Finale at Yokohama Arena. It has a great Call & Response "Battle".

Nobody is the best bass player in the world. Unless you set some parameters. For example, Flea is the best bass player in the world at changing a tire. He's been timed in an international tire changing competition and was able to do it the fastest. When we talk about music terms like "best" are completely meaningless. Misa is definitely one of my favorites though! Aaaaand... now I've done a silly rant about the implied subjective nature of music appreciation that nobody wanted.

@Oedwak

4 ай бұрын

I have to admit it. I completely made that up. I really have no idea if Flea can change a tire.

Double bass used selectively and creatively for good of the song. I like some metal, but after 8 minutes of double kick I switch off.

Nice reaction...but put some pants on

Maidiacs don' have a top one or two. I have 50 in my top 5.

OK well in your closing statement you called them band aid that's strike one not cool prompt apology with right that ship Jimmy page went to a Bandmaid concert and was so impressed with akane that he want a selfie with her a swas quoted to say she's one of the best he'd ever seen the photo is on the www, now how about take me higher also mortitorium official live and let's see if you can dig yourself out of that hole

@RockandRollRelic

4 ай бұрын

you got me. in my defense.... I'm new to this band and i have early onset dementia. i'll try to do better :)

All bow down to His Holiness, TinyHat-san.

This is of their second album, which was still more classic hard-rock oriented. I would suggest "Manners" (esp. if you like a heavy groove), or "DICE" next; for both of those I find the official MV actually better than the live versions. Manners has a blues-rock groove, DICE has a bit more of a punk-rock vibe.